just picked up my first decent 240

[MattyK17]

got this yesterday for $1500!!! needs some body work, new non pep boys exhaust and some minor things.. but runs strong..

one question.. im new to the 240 so the guy had 17s which i like.. the offset sucks so what size spacers should i look to get.. alsoo he has 205/40 all the way around. i ordered some megan lowering springs.. i know not coilovers but its what i have to spend.. anyway what would be a good 17 in size tire to run for the front and back with a 2in drop... i cant stand the 4x4 look and tiny civic tires.. anyway any advice would be appreciated

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[MattyK17]

engine bay is dirty, any good suggestions to clean it would also be appreciated.. thanks in advance!!

[iheartmysil80]

27 years old and don't know how to clean an engine bay... -__________-

[MattyK17]

22 years old ans still act like a middle schooler.. cause i must be mistaken but where in my post does it say i dont know how?? i just asked for any sugestions... always one tool to say something that isnt needed!!

[MattyK17]

anyway fount these on cl will they work??

front (2)_ P225/45R17 and __ (2) rear P245/40R17

[NNOCENT]

damn i called that guy yesterday, so you're the one who came to MD and bought it mother fkr

[MattyK17]

hahaha i was talkin to him for a week.. lol... im sure u will find another

[ranger240]

ill give yah 1700 for it, a 30 pack of keystone and maybe an Ed Hardy /pep boys air freshener if you're lucky

oh and before i pick up the car.... theres stuff called engine bright foaming degreaser... use that sparingly... simple green works good too.

google wheel offset calculator... etc. etc. etc.

dont do a ghetto 2'' drop...

[MattyK17]

lol i cant really afford to dish out for coilovers just yet. i want something in the meantime.. cause the way it is now just doesnt look right..

and atleast u added an answer with the jokes.. thanks

[ArBy25DeT]

looks like a good deal for 1500....i think that tire combo should work....there is a wheel fitment thread, i would double check there though....

and theres always that forum jackass who THINKS he knows everything.....

as for your dirty bay, i would get in there and wipe it down with like a rag or something, just scrub it the best you can lol might take some time and patience....good luck with the new ride

[MattyK17]

looks like a good deal for 1500....i think that tire combo should work....there is a wheel fitment thread, i would double check there though....

and theres always that forum jackass who THINKS he knows everything.....

as for your dirty bay, i would get in there and wipe it down with like a rag or something, just scrub it the best you can lol might take some time and patience....good luck with the new ride

hey thanks for the input!
thats all i was looking for

not all this extra bs lol

[Sergio180sx]

i used the orange bottle of Grease lighting degreaser at autozone and pressure wash my engine bays it works great and smells like citrus!!

[fckillerbee]

take it to a detailing place and tell them to pressure wash the engine bay, and make sure they don't fill up your spark plugs with water. call it a day.

oh, and great buy, but don't be cheap and spend 300 on springs when you can save a couple more hundred and get coils. cmon .....dont' join the 240/civic crowd of modifying. If you can't afford it....buy them used.

[Bushido]

simple green!!!

[ILoveMyRHS13]

Pet peeve #1: Crossover hoses for radiators. :|

Looks like a good deal for $1500, though.

[headup240]

Your MAF looks a little close to the turbo.

[chiboy002]

hmmm, stop asking us to spoon feed you. Zilvia is from like 2002/2003, there is PLENTY of information that will answer all of your "beginner" questions.

Good luck and acquaint yourself with zilvia etiquette and you will prosper.

[240sx1234]

looks like a great buy,theres some guides on what to cover up in your bay then you can just spray some degreaser and wash it off.or scrubbing for a good bit works to you. I agree with the other guys about at least saving up for some used coils,but I know what you mean with the way it looks now,I couldnt stand when my car was like that.Good luck to you man.

[do it sideways]

great find! and get at least some 20mm spacers, but you should invest in some coils and better wheels in the long run.

[s14l0v3r]

Fellow delawarian, wadddupppp?! Lol where you located?? Probably New Castle county huh??

[jspek]

sr swapped 240s are getting cheap nowadays.

[G-Force]

wd40 and a foam brush will do wonders..trust me on this. just wipe off the excess with a towel or rag. then spray simple green for that fresh smell.

[I LUV MY S13]

For $1500?? Wow so it runs and everything?

Good shit, but seriously save up for the good stuff

[Gjohnson7]

Nice find. Now get to work.

[wh0aitznic0]

You got a good deal. But don't buy springs now. Ride high and mighty till you can afford quality coils.

[Ceepo]

I use this stuff to clean my engine called "Super Clean"(its a big purple bottle) shit works wonders, just dont get it on your skin it burns but it will remove any oil, grease, ect., from your engine...

[MattyK17]

yeah i want to get some coils.. and the xxr 522. i like them alot and they are fairly inexpensive.. i got springs for $100 now but will be saving for some coils.. and them rims..

good thing is it will be getting cold soon so ill have all winter to save up and do some work.. gives me 7 months to save for everything i want. and thanks for the input!1