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babyjesus 07-16-2013 09:07 AM

^^^lol I was gonna say that it looks like a solid place to start. the body looks straight for the most part which is more than i can say for a good portion of 240's out there. And jr ss is right (again) in that its not THAT old. in fact I bought by first s14 (like 08) liking it for the reason that it felt new.

sleepyS14se 07-16-2013 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr_ss (Post 5347935)
1. It's not THAT old.
2. It's missing a bumper, grill, lights and your rear bumper is hanging off.
3. It's multi colored and dirty as shit.
4. It doesn't run, nor have a motor in it.
5. Clean it up, make it run and it won't appear to be a POS.
6. Converted Honda owners....:facepalm:

Comments made should be take as opinions. Don't get butt hurt based on my evaluation. Make it run, clean it up and I'm sure it'll be a nice car.

front end is complete and looks great. i put the bumper on and the lights...

i havent been able to wash it because there is no water hose near the car :(

it does have a broken ka24 in it...which im replacing obviously...

the rear bumper has a broken hole that i have to fix so i can put a pop in christmas tree in to hold it. keep in mind i do have a whole willow pearl gold 240sx spare car too...

Rich260z 07-16-2013 10:25 AM

Not sure if your a troll or not, but I'm amazed at the amount of info people are giving you right off the bat instead of the usual flame on approach.

sleepyS14se 07-16-2013 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich260z (Post 5348065)
Not sure if your a troll or not, but I'm amazed at the amount of info people are giving you right off the bat instead of the usual flame on approach.

:dead:

no i am not a troll...

the reason they are helping me is because i am a very widely known throughout honda forums/communities and i am just trying to get into s chassis cars. I need good info and obviously i have nice friendly zilvians here helping me decide on what to do and what to buy etc...i am the first to admit i am lost as hell and need some good guidance on how to spend money appropriately instead of buying the same things twice yada yada yada.....



once again i appreicate those who are helping me...sorry my 240 isn't the best but it is all i got to work with and i plan on making it very nice.

I have already done 2 transactions here on zilivia where i found some cool people with even cooler prices so i jumped on em...im no troll bud

drftngs14 07-16-2013 01:14 PM

Did you see the car I posted?!?! Thats my POS, plenty of us start like that and work our ways up, just dont ask for opinions often ahaha.. Honestly, everyone is right get the car running and driveable first, plenty of unknown things will pop up during that process, trust me/us! Once that happens start investing in the basics and work your way up. Looks like a decent chassis, take your time, research, upgrade where it makes sense, research, drive and learn, research and mod.. oh and research! Im lucky enough to have a job I work online, so everyday, all day Im reading..

sleepyS14se 07-16-2013 03:16 PM

ok i just bought a complete front brake setup from a q45.... cost me 40 bucks from walsh nissan dealer across the street from me... the owner of the nissan dealer and honda place own the company i work at so i get insanely cheap prices...

(i bought the q45 setup from the parts mgr over there and he said its everything i need to put them on my 5 lug s14

Link 07-16-2013 04:19 PM

im doing a 5spd swap on my s13 soon. im collecting all the parts. finding it hard to find a pedal assembly, driveshaft, and flywheel that isnt $300.

sleepyS14se 07-17-2013 06:45 AM

i found s13 pedals on ebay for 75

i ended up buying s14 ones for my s14 for 100 from thaialnd

sleepyS14se 07-17-2013 12:42 PM

got my 5spd x member today, just waitin on the pedal assys

sleepyS14se 07-18-2013 07:23 AM

Nissan 240sx - 5 Speed Swap - Enjuku Racing Parts, LLC

the first 2 lines they show... do i need both?? one looks long and the other looks short... what one do i need or both??

sleepyS14se 07-18-2013 09:18 AM

nevermind i see now the long one goes directly from cmc to csc

xoxide 07-18-2013 09:22 AM

Do yourself a favor and spend the extra money on a good clutch line... I bought the Isis one and it leaked straight out of the box.
Chase Bays Clutch Line - Nissan 240sx - Enjuku Racing Parts, LLC

If not, just go buy a solid brake line with fittings already on it from autozone... Works just fine and is like $3 compared to $30-60

sleepyS14se 07-18-2013 09:52 AM

i wanna just buy one so its simpler on me i ordered the chasebays

ronny.jpn 07-19-2013 03:52 AM

You needed an entire thread for a 5 speed swap? Its really not that hard, not even the first time

sleepyS14se 07-19-2013 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sloazz40 (Post 5351662)
You needed an entire thread for a 5 speed swap? Its really not that hard, not even the first time

hell yeah:naughty:

sleepyS14se 07-19-2013 01:02 PM

for the 240sx/ka24de i got these items today
water pump
v/c set
front crank seal
rear main
exedy normal clutch
chasebays clutch line
circuit sports shifter solid bushing
isis short shifter assy
circuit sports SS brakelines all the way around
oem nissan nabco CMC
rear extension housing seal/tailshaft seal
new pads n rotors for my q45 front conversion

next on my order list is the Powered by Max coilovers... :) i am excited :)


My wife said i am a fckin idiot for the fact im gonna spend 1100 on coilovers... she doesn't know how important they are.

Link 07-19-2013 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxide (Post 5350573)
Do yourself a favor and spend the extra money on a good clutch line... I bought the Isis one and it leaked straight out of the box.
Chase Bays Clutch Line - Nissan 240sx - Enjuku Racing Parts, LLC

If not, just go buy a solid brake line with fittings already on it from autozone... Works just fine and is like $3 compared to $30-60


i just bought the isis one. is it no good? -__-

ronny.jpn 07-19-2013 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Link (Post 5352113)
i just bought the isis one. is it no good? -__-

It sucks. The isis one always leaks. I have the agency power. I like it.

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Rich260z 07-19-2013 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepyS14se (Post 5352104)
My wife said i am a fckin idiot for the fact im gonna spend 1100 on coilovers... she doesn't know how important they are.

This is an amazing quote

sleepyS14se 07-19-2013 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxide (Post 5350573)
Do yourself a favor and spend the extra money on a good clutch line... I bought the Isis one and it leaked straight out of the box.
Chase Bays Clutch Line - Nissan 240sx - Enjuku Racing Parts, LLC

If not, just go buy a solid brake line with fittings already on it from autozone... Works just fine and is like $3 compared to $30-60

this was enough for me to say F the isis line and get chasebays, no brainer..lol:smash:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Link (Post 5352113)
i just bought the isis one. is it no good? -__-

i would cancel the order and go to enjukuracing.com and order the chasebays one...its like 20 bucks more :) :wackit:

Quote:

Originally Posted by sloazz40 (Post 5352119)
It sucks. The isis one always leaks. I have the agency power. I like it.

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i have read good things about agency power parts, i had a cat delete from them on a ol rx8 i had and it was good... and in general i read good things about agency, so i would say agency is a good brand to go with

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich260z (Post 5352134)
This is an amazing quote

thank you sir... my wife does make some very funny comments but i love her to death but damn, lol..

in reality a 1100 dollar set of coilovers is actually cheap..some of them cost like 2900 zomg lolz

jr_ss 07-19-2013 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepyS14se (Post 5352161)
in reality a 1100 dollar set of coilovers is actually cheap..some of them cost like 2900 zomg lolz

Just to put this in perspective for you, 4yrs ago I paid $1575 shipped for a set of KW V3 coilovers. This is high quality stuff that is designed to make your car go fast around a track if you know what you're doing. They aren't designed to drag the metaphorical 240sx dick in the dirt, but they ride great and do everything I ask of and more, WITHOUT sacrificing ride quality when and where I want it.

sleepyS14se 07-20-2013 08:11 PM

enjukuracing.com

can someone point out which subframe bushings i need? i am confused because some look different than others and I am looking to replace the bushings that hold the rear subframe to the chassis and the bushings where the front subframe go to the chassis...

which ones are they??

ronny.jpn 07-20-2013 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepyS14se (Post 5353582)
enjukuracing.com

can someone point out which SUBFRAME BUSHINGS I need? i am confused because some look different than others and I am looking to replace the bushings that hold the rear subframe to the chassis and the bushings where the front subframe go to the chassis...

which ones are they??



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sleepyS14se 07-22-2013 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepyS14se (Post 5353582)
enjukuracing.com

can someone point out which subframe bushings i need? i am confused because some look different than others and I am looking to replace the bushings that hold the rear subframe to the chassis and the bushings where the front subframe go to the chassis...

which ones are they??

trying to order solid subframe bushings but i am confused on which set is for front and what is for the rear

jr_ss 07-22-2013 10:51 AM

There are no bushings for the front subframe...

sleepyS14se 07-22-2013 12:49 PM

ok so what would be replaced on the front then? i thought the front sub mounted to the car with bushings too...

anyways.. i got so much stuff coming in the mail thru frsport.com and chasebays and enjuku racing...i can't wait!

my exedy clutch came today

sleepyS14se 07-22-2013 12:52 PM

Am i reading this correct?? energy suspension brand rear subframe bushings require the original shell outer to stay in in order for these to fit properly?? from my understanding the old ones must be burned and knocked out and then clean it up really good yet Leave the outer original bushing shell IN the subframe while installing these ES bushings

this sounds so ass backwards..i think the whole bushing should be remove.d.

Rich260z 07-22-2013 12:58 PM

There are 4 main bushings for the rear subframe, the front crossmember is bolted directly to the frame rails. There are two front control arm bushings though. Also the energy suspension bushigns take place of the rubber part, not the metal shell.

Metal, unlike rubber does not dry up and shrink. Front control arm bushings are like this as well

sleepyS14se 07-22-2013 01:39 PM

so burn them old ones out and leave the shell intact??!

ronny.jpn 07-22-2013 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepyS14se (Post 5355398)
so burn them old ones out and leave the shell intact??!

Drop the the subframe, dude....

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