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sykikchimp 01-05-2002 12:03 PM

Ok, so I'm figuring I'll have about 1,000-1,200 to spend on mods imediately once I purchase My car.  
What would you spend it on??  

(engine staying NA)

DSC 01-05-2002 12:09 PM

suspension.  Either a good spring shock combo and some bars or cheap coilovers.

burgy240 01-05-2002 12:20 PM

If you don't have aspirations to do a motor swap I would get a good exhaust and intake along with a header.  The suspension would be my first move if I was thinking about a motor swap though. just MHO.

S14KAT 01-05-2002 12:22 PM

Keep saving......save for a turbo kit or swap.

wyldchyld7x 01-05-2002 12:25 PM

I'd have to say a CAI, headers, and ehaust combo; since I think the car handles #### good as is and it's lack of power is its major shortcoming.  Then keep saving for the suspension mods.

DragonReborn214 01-05-2002 01:36 PM

I just spent 500 for hotshot CAI and headers, and I don't regret it. It is the first thing I have dont to the car. I am in agreement with wyldchyld7x.

240sxspeedracer1 01-05-2002 02:15 PM

I'm not exactly sure how good of a condition ur car is gonna be. &nbsp;I say, first drive ur car for like a couple weeks before spending any money. &nbsp;If you are just learning how to drive, then the clutch that is already on the car will get burned up while ur learning and making mistakes. &nbsp;Other problems might surface as well. &nbsp;When I bought my car I had to change the radiator and a new clutch cause I burnt the one that was there already. &nbsp; So its not all about putting extra stuff first. &nbsp;Its about making sure ur car is in good running order before u go spending tons of money on stuff that is &quot;extra&quot; and not manadatory. &nbsp;think about it <img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

sykikchimp 01-05-2002 03:37 PM

the 1,000 - 1,200 is after I have a mechanic go over it, and do a tune up. I'm gonna replace the Water pump, and the PCV valve, etc. (any suggestions on things to replace for reliabilites sake may be interjected here.. )
If It needs a cluth, I'm probably gonna get an ACT, &nbsp;I'm not to worried about learning on it.. I've been driving a 5-speed for about 5 years. &nbsp;And I already know how the car handles.. I owned an 90' 240 for about 1 1/2 years.

These are the items that I'm thinking about.
Just gotta pick which ones..

Greddy Header - $350
Injen CAI - $268
Apexi N1 dual - &nbsp;$467
whiteline Sway bars $250
OBX Short Throw - $100
CUSCO Rear Strut Triangle Bar - $135
I already have a front strut tower bar from the old car.

Any Suggestions? &nbsp;also if you can find them cheaper let me know. &nbsp;Thanks.

DragonReborn214 01-05-2002 03:43 PM

140 for hotshot CAI

Azarael 01-05-2002 04:27 PM

Try finding a different shifter than the obx ... I hear alot of bad things about them ...

transient 01-05-2002 05:29 PM

suspension. If you go for a shifter, go all out and get a B&amp;M

ca18guy 01-05-2002 05:47 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from 240sxspeedracer1 on 2:15 pm on Jan. 5, 2002
I'm not exactly sure how good of a condition ur car is gonna be. I say, first drive ur car for like a couple weeks before spending any money. If you are just learning how to drive, then the clutch that is already on the car will get burned up while ur learning and making mistakes. Other problems might surface as well. When I bought my car I had to change the radiator and a new clutch cause I burnt the one that was there already. So its not all about putting extra stuff first. Its about making sure ur car is in good running order before u go spending tons of money on stuff that is &quot;extra&quot; and not manadatory. think about it <img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>
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I agree, but what ever you order will take probably nearly a month to get to you anyway. I also had a mechanic look over my car, did'nt stop my head gasket from blowing <img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('>

sykikchimp 01-06-2002 12:39 AM

thanks? &nbsp;any other suggestions on the list I've provided?

HaloZ 01-06-2002 01:48 AM

suspension, brakes, tires.

240booster 01-06-2002 02:06 AM

Injen CAI = $190 at Enjuku

drifterx 01-06-2002 09:42 AM

once u get your car,.... find out what stock parts needs to be replaced first, and replace them with aftermarkets..... that is the smartest way

Magnacor wires
suspension- springs and stocks together....
intake
exhuast

whateverjames 01-06-2002 08:16 PM

1000? &nbsp;either do a suspension upgrade or save save save. out of all the money i've spent on my car, i'd say the car audio and the suspension make it fun. intake exhaust, clutch, flywheel and high flow cat didn't do much (ok it did some), i would have rather saved for a turbo, then bought that stuff.

i think once you start fixing up your first car for performance, you realize what you did right and wrong, and on your second car you'll know what to do. it's just a shame i'll have this car until it's crushed, and i probably won't trade it in for another car...

sykikchimp 01-06-2002 09:31 PM

cool.. &nbsp;

actually thats only the Short Ram intake at enjuku for for that much. &nbsp;The CAExtension &nbsp;is like an extra $80

Grant 01-07-2002 03:32 AM

obx is a bitch to install, i have one. it was a serious pain in the ass. get b&amp;M or C's if u can. i can prolly get the obx for cheaper than $100 too

niseslut 01-07-2002 04:48 PM

a valentine one radar detector

Impact 01-07-2002 06:30 PM

Now if it was CDN money there wouldnt be much..since there is the exchange rate and shipping....bah...

Drifting Ricer 01-07-2002 06:40 PM

drifterx makes sense. That's what I'm going. I getting shocks springs and exhaust done....soon.


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