Sometimes I wish I had a civic

[gh6o6]

sometimes I wish I had a civic because it has so much aftermarket support, not for gay lights and stupid loud exhausts, but for the engine and drivetrain support. every time i flip through magazines i see all these cool engine parts for dirt cheep and then i see there all for a civic.  then i think of its name, reputation, what "civic racers" make them look like, and and sheer slowness (if thats not a word, it is now) and thats what makes me feel good about the good 240, with its monsterous 2.4L 4cyl, rwd, and nicer body styling all under the nissan name.

[Archangel]

I hear you!  I love my car, but I envy honda's amount of aftermarket parts.

[Tuck&Poke]

yea i know what you mean.  wanna get a stoker kit for the 240... good luck for a civic.  pic from 20.  bastards.  still gota love the 240 though

[twofortysx]

Unfortunately Integras are in the same boat.  That's a big part of the reason that I didn't buy another Honda and instead got my bad ass 240.  Now I own on Integras all day long.  

Hopefully I won't run in to a heavily modded one and get spanked <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[AceInHole]

well... what would you rather have anyways.... a Tenzo R sticker on the side of your car or a Cusco sticker?? &nbsp;
It all comes down to the simple fact that our engines don't NEED all the crap available for Hondas.... like, who's used a block guard, girdle, or sleeves (plus pistons and rods) on a KA just to get to say... 400hp??

[Kid Zelda]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from AceInHole on 5:30 pm on Jan. 18, 2002
well... what would you rather have anyways.... a Tenzo R sticker on the side of your car or a Cusco sticker??
It all comes down to the simple fact that our engines don't NEED all the crap available for Hondas.... like, who's used a block guard, girdle, or sleeves (plus pistons and rods) on a KA just to get to say... 400hp??</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Cusco makes stuff for Hondas' !

[AceInHole]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from Kid Zelda on 5:34 pm on Jan. 18, 2002
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from AceInHole on 5:30 pm on Jan. 18, 2002
well... what would you rather have anyways.... a Tenzo R sticker on the side of your car or a Cusco sticker??
It all comes down to the simple fact that our engines don't NEED all the crap available for Hondas.... like, who's used a block guard, girdle, or sleeves (plus pistons and rods) on a KA just to get to say... 400hp??</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Cusco makes stuff for Hondas' !</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>

The point is that a lot of the companies that make Honda parts have only just tried to jump on the import bandwagon... &nbsp;would you rather have a company name that only tried to bite off of other companies or the real thing?? &nbsp;If you prefer the latter, you don't really need to worry about a lack of a zillion aftermarket parts companies.

[Kid Zelda]

But my point is Cusco makes stuff for Honda

[AceInHole]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from Kid Zelda on 5:46 pm on Jan. 18, 2002
But my point is Cusco makes stuff for Honda</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>

LoL... down to basic math... Cusco makes stuff for Honda.... so do a million other parts manufacturers of lesser quality.
Cusco makes stuff for Nissan... but a million lesser manufacturers don't. &nbsp;
Conclusion: we still get all the better stuff anyways. &nbsp;You only need to worry about having a Honda-type backing if you want the lesser quality stuff.

[Kid Zelda]

Yeah, but when Nissan parts start being supplied.

Are ppl, going to start buying the lesser price stuff ?

p.s. My point is still that Honda owners can get quality parts.

[Ni5mo180SX]

I think you guys are a little confused about aftermarket 240 support. I can open a hyper rev or or my Rev speed book on the 180SX and name over 20 manf. that make coil overs for the 240. The 240 is the most popular car in Japan and has backing from every major manf there

[AceInHole]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from Ni5mo180SX on 11:25 pm on Jan. 18, 2002
I think you guys are a little confused about aftermarket 240 support. I can open a hyper rev or or my Rev speed book on the 180SX and name over 20 manf. that make coil overs for the 240. The 240 is the most popular car in Japan and has backing from every major manf there</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
the problem is.... that support is for the SR. &nbsp;How many cast turbo manifolds are there for the KA.... let's see... 1. &nbsp;And it isn't even all that. &nbsp;For the chassis... yea there's stuff available.. but not easily available. &nbsp;People are basically complaining that our parts are harder to get I guess.

And Kid Zelda... I know they make quality parts for Hondas. &nbsp;My point is there's less lower quality product available for the 240.

[Kid Zelda]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from AceInHole on 11:35 pm on Jan. 18, 2002
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from Ni5mo180SX on 11:25 pm on Jan. 18, 2002
I think you guys are a little confused about aftermarket 240 support. I can open a hyper rev or or my Rev speed book on the 180SX and name over 20 manf. that make coil overs for the 240. The 240 is the most popular car in Japan and has backing from every major manf there</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
the problem is.... that support is for the SR. How many cast turbo manifolds are there for the KA.... let's see... 1. And it isn't even all that. For the chassis... yea there's stuff available.. but not easily available. People are basically complaining that our parts are harder to get I guess.

And Kid Zelda... I know they make quality parts for Hondas. My point is there's less lower quality product available for the 240.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>

piont taking.........

[Ni5mo180SX]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from AceInHole on 11:35 pm on Jan. 18, 2002
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from Ni5mo180SX on 11:25 pm on Jan. 18, 2002
I think you guys are a little confused about aftermarket 240 support. I can open a hyper rev or or my Rev speed book on the 180SX and name over 20 manf. that make coil overs for the 240. The 240 is the most popular car in Japan and has backing from every major manf there</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
the problem is.... that support is for the SR. How many cast turbo manifolds are there for the KA.... let's see... 1. And it isn't even all that. For the chassis... yea there's stuff available.. but not easily available. People are basically complaining that our parts are harder to get I guess.

And Kid Zelda... I know they make quality parts for Hondas. My point is there's less lower quality product available for the 240.
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Ok, what kind of support do you need? I didnt think having a huge variety of turbo manifolds was that importent? If you have a turbo kit on your KA at street levels, I dont think you're really gonna be worrying about that. If you want something really special, get it done custom. As far as difficulty to get parts, im in S CA so thats not really an issue here. But if you want them bad enough and you have the money then im sure you'll find a way. Check out TakaKaira.com, they have a good amount of performance shit for the 240.

[duderiffic]

Hey man!! You want cheap parts!! Get VW Bug!! They are cheap as all shit!! And you can get a car for $500 now that's a good deal. =P

Hah.

(Seriously cannot you make a bug haul ass?)

[BenNs13]

haha i don't want me but i do want a Integra....i just got a new very good job at Napa and i think i'm going to sell my S13 and buy me a Honda/Acura...or if not i mite get me a 97-98 240SX...the model with Leather....or a Mitsu Eclipse GSX....i don't know the future don't look so bright for me getting another 240...i only love my car when it's runnning good...and when it's having soo much problem i get mad at it...i look at my friends Integ GSR and its runs perfect with the abuse he gives it...still no problem..and he got his Integ right when i got my car...and i have soo much prob...maybe it's cause his car is newer...but...i don't know..all i know is i'm going to miss the RWD and Torque....ALOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BenNs13]

ooops typo...first sentence meant to say &quot;i don't want me a civic but i want a integ...&quot;

[Takumi]

I've always wanted a 98 GSR. Just throw in a mean suspension setup (Tein coilovers or Skunk2 or Ground Controls with a really nice set of stocks, some strut bars, sway bars), some engine work (Skunk2 stuff and Type R parts), a racing seat, a custom stainless steel exhaust with a stock looking tip, Japanese one-piece front end with a stock lip, sitting on 15&quot; whatever wheels that are lighter than stock (Spoon, Mugen vs. Rota, whatever, I'd rather spend that money on a set of Recaros or more engine parts, I don't give a shit about losing 10lbs from wheels). Then go wingless. Nice, simple, clean, fast, and handles like an Italian sports car.

...too bad I can't afford one. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>

[Zemus]

The main thing i dont like about civics is that their so comman, 1/4 ppl who say their &quot;Import People&quot; has eather a civic or an Integra. &nbsp;Thats one resions I like 240s, their hella rare, and no many have then, well good ones

[MyFirst240SX]

One fact that i do like about the 240SX is my grandmother, great aunt and my sister dont own have a 240SX they have a Civic/Accord