**3kgtjunkie's Official Car Guy Thread**

[aMp-_-]

Originally Posted by NYY

Been a while since I posted here.

I'm hoping to put the springs on my Cobalt next weekend. Whenever I get the job done, I'll post pics.

anyone know any nice rims for a 240 with a big lip maybe 5 spoke?

[shift_destroy]

Originally Posted by aMp-_-

anyone know any nice rims for a 240 with a big lip maybe 5 spoke?

how much are you looking to spend? You won't find any nice wheels in 4 lug and if somehow you do the offset will **** you in the ass and you will have ****ty wheel fitment. Go with a 5 lug conversion and then wheels in every style, size and offset will be plentiful.

[aMp-_-]

Its already a 5 lug conversion. I have 350z wheels on there right now

[shift_destroy]

Originally Posted by aMp-_-

Its already a 5 lug conversion. I have 350z wheels on there right now

Here's some wheels from MB, they are moderately priced and available in just about every size and offset you could ever want.

battle

competition

weapon


5zigen FN, also a nice wheel for a small price

[aMp-_-]

Thanks.... I like those 5 spokes, but do you know of any with nice lip

[shift_destroy]

If you're a baller and want to spend some cash...which I suggest you do because these wheels will hold their value which then opens the opportunity to sell or trade them for something if you get bored.

GP gravity gullflames


Volk TE37


superAdvans


work CRkai's


work Meister S1

[shift_destroy]

you want lip? buy these stitch evo's ****in sick lip.

[juju_BEAN]

shift, help me find some deep dish work equips.

17's perferbly, would look better on my coupe, but i guess 18's would be fine.

[aMp-_-]

That's some sick as lip! Lmao ill look into it when I get home. I also wanted to ask you about my e brake. The guy I bought my car from swapped front and rear z32s but I don't have an ebrake. Can I maybe find a 300zx in the junkyard and just get the linkage?

[shift_destroy]

Originally Posted by juju_BEAN

shift, help me find some deep dish work equips.

17's perferbly, would look better on my coupe, but i guess 18's would be fine.

I personally would go with 18's and get some overfenders, they aren't that much and you're car will look ****in fantastic lol


http://zilvia.net/f/wheels-tires/255...5x114-3-a.html
http://zilvia.net/f/wheels-tires/267...5x114-3-a.html

they are all over zilvia

Originally Posted by aMp-_-

That's some sick as lip! Lmao ill look into it when I get home. I also wanted to ask you about my e brake. The guy I bought my car from swapped front and rear z32s but I don't have an ebrake. Can I maybe find a 300zx in the junkyard and just get the linkage?

Is it just not hooked up or are you missing the entire assembly?
http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/26713...-2-cables.html

You could also look into converting to a hydraulic ebrake

[JiuJitsuFighter]

I am truly confused of what to get. 09 Silverado Single Cab or ExCab, 05-09 Tacoma Access Cab, or a Subaru STI.
that is all.

[aMp-_-]

Originally Posted by shift_destroy

I personally would go with 18's and get some overfenders, they aren't that much and you're car will look ****in fantastic lol


http://zilvia.net/f/wheels-tires/255...5x114-3-a.html
http://zilvia.net/f/wheels-tires/267...5x114-3-a.html

they are all over zilvia





Is it just not hooked up or are you missing the entire assembly?
http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/26713...-2-cables.html

You could also look into converting to a hydraulic ebrake

i dont know if its just the cables or just the whole assembly.. ill look into the hydraulic ebrake

[iGreek]

Originally Posted by aMp-_-

That's some sick as lip! Lmao ill look into it when I get home. I also wanted to ask you about my e brake. The guy I bought my car from swapped front and rear z32s but I don't have an ebrake. Can I maybe find a 300zx in the junkyard and just get the linkage?

You need to go the VIP route. Ha.




Or just get some MB weapons

[Ascendent]

Originally Posted by JiuJitsuFighter

I am truly confused of what to get. 09 Silverado Single Cab or ExCab, 05-09 Tacoma Access Cab, or a Subaru STI.
that is all.

Gee, I don't know.

[polar_bear]

Originally Posted by JiuJitsuFighter

I am truly confused of what to get. 09 Silverado Single Cab or ExCab, 05-09 Tacoma Access Cab, or a Subaru STI.
that is all.

I have to personal sexperience but my friend whos a mechanic says that subarus have a tendancy to melt a cylinder

[aMp-_-]

http://www.wheelfire.com/scontent/Wh...244&CheckFit=1



what about these same color but 18s on a red 93 vert?


pics of my car that i said i was gonna post but couldnt find my data cable

[shift_destroy]

^damn looks nice man, if you don't want those mudflaps sell them on zilvia dude on there will pay upwards of $50 for em, same with the Z wheels once you get new ones and don't want spares you could sell them with tires for around $300-450. I wouldn't get those wheels, they are generic knockoffs in really low quality and in ****ty sizes/ offsets.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...van&tmn=Weapon
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...van&tmn=Battle
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...an&tmn=FN01R-C

[aMp-_-]

Originally Posted by shift_destroy

^damn looks nice man, if you don't want those mudflaps sell them on zilvia dude on there will pay upwards of $50 for em, same with the Z wheels once you get new ones and don't want spares you could sell them with tires for around $300-450. I wouldn't get those wheels, they are generic knockoffs in really low quality and in ****ty sizes/ offsets.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...van&tmn=Weapon
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...van&tmn=Battle
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...an&tmn=FN01R-C

thanks dude.. this will be my car until i trade it cuz i ned the extra room, so im thinking of swappin for a fb. what size should i consider? yea, im gonna sell the 350z wheels cuz theyre in good condition.

[shift_destroy]

Originally Posted by aMp-_-

thanks dude.. this will be my car until i trade it cuz i ned the extra room, so im thinking of swappin for a fb. what size should i consider? yea, im gonna sell the 350z wheels cuz theyre in good condition.

Do you mean an RB? RB20DET, RB25DE, RB25DET, RB25DET NEO and the epitome of all RB motors the RB26DETT which was the mainstay in all R32-34 GT-R models.

Honestly out of all the RB motors the only two worth swapping in are the RB25DET and of course the RB26DETT. Neither are easy to do but the RB26 will require the most work needing custom fabricated parts and wiring. To complete and RB26DETT swap you need about $10,000 to work with well at least that's around what we would charge to put one in. The RB20DET is pretty much a worthless motor especially when you put it in a 240sx. It costs about the same as an SR would with less power and more modification to get it in plus the aftermarket parts lack compared to the SR or RB26. I would suggest the standard SR20DET swap, especially if you're going to do it yourself. It's pretty much a direct bolt in swap requiring little to no modification for about $1,000-2,000 depending on where you source you're motor from. Be ready to spend about another 500-1,000 on standard aftermarket parts like a 3" downpipe/exhaust, front mount intercooler kit and blow off valve. No you don't "have to have these parts" but you won't make any power without them.

oh and for reference here is my hatch on MB battles, the wheel websites don't show the curves of the wheels very well. They looks sexy as ****.

[Ascendent]

Did the Full-Race R14 ever take over there in the 240 community? For what it was, it was damn amazing.

You know what I'm talking about, right?

[aMp-_-]

Originally Posted by shift_destroy

Do you mean an RB? RB20DET, RB25DE, RB25DET, RB25DET NEO and the epitome of all RB motors the RB26DETT which was the mainstay in all R32-34 GT-R models.

Honestly out of all the RB motors the only two worth swapping in are the RB25DET and of course the RB26DETT. Neither are easy to do but the RB26 will require the most work needing custom fabricated parts and wiring. To complete and RB26DETT swap you need about $10,000 to work with well at least that's around what we would charge to put one in. The RB20DET is pretty much a worthless motor especially when you put it in a 240sx. It costs about the same as an SR would with less power and more modification to get it in plus the aftermarket parts lack compared to the SR or RB26. I would suggest the standard SR20DET swap, especially if you're going to do it yourself. It's pretty much a direct bolt in swap requiring little to no modification for about $1,000-2,000 depending on where you source you're motor from. Be ready to spend about another 500-1,000 on standard aftermarket parts like a 3" downpipe/exhaust, front mount intercooler kit and blow off valve. No you don't "have to have these parts" but you won't make any power without them.

oh and for reference here is my hatch on MB battles, the wheel websites don't show the curves of the wheels very well. They looks sexy as ****.

i kinda ****ed up when i said swap i meant trade it for a fastback. cuz the vert platform is heavier. i was thinkin about doin a sr20 since its the easiest. nice 240 mmmm

[juju_BEAN]

Originally Posted by polar_bear

I have to personal sexperience but my friend whos a mechanic says that subarus have a tendancy to melt a cylinder

lolwut

Originally Posted by aMp-_-

i kinda ****ed up when i said swap i meant trade it for a fastback. cuz the vert platform is heavier. i was thinkin about doin a sr20 since its the easiest. nice 240 mmmm

you should do the SR20DET swap. I will be, hopefully this summer. I bought that swap DVD, and watch it over and over again, because i lean visually, and it's honestly not that hard...

but keep your vert man! don't you live in cali? how much did you buy it for. Plus, it's already 5 LUG!!!

you should put a rollcage on it. it would look pimp as hell. plus the vert, must be nice in good weather. yours seems to be in very good condition, something that is rare to find in 240's....

[aMp-_-]

Originally Posted by juju_BEAN

lolwut



you should do the SR20DET swap. I will be, hopefully this summer. I bought that swap DVD, and watch it over and over again, because i lean visually, and it's honestly not that hard...

but keep your vert man! don't you live in cali? how much did you buy it for. Plus, it's already 5 LUG!!!

you should put a rollcage on it. it would look pimp as hell. plus the vert, must be nice in good weather. yours seems to be in very good condition, something that is rare to find in 240's....

i like the vert it gets plenty of looks, but im afraid of someone just stealing my car cuz of the cloth roof. plus the trunk is mad small and i play paintball, so its kinda hard to put all my gear in it

[juju_BEAN]

put it in the backseat. i'm sure no one sits there...or do they.

yeah, if you have a REALLY nice vert, it would be pretty easy to steal...all you have to do is just rip open the top..

get a quick release, and install a bunch of kill switches in the car lol

[shift_destroy]

Don't go with a hatch unless you really don't like having a vert. I second the motion that you buy a new steering wheel and get a quick release hub. Pretty much the best anti theft device ever. About the only way you're car is going to get stolen is if they bring their own wheel with them.

New project car I picked up this morning.



It has the failboat of an engine that is the 1UZ-FE. A giant gas sucking v8 that makes 295hp and has vvti. I will give it one thing, it's comfy and it sure does scoot for being a fatass car with an auto tranny. Only one small spec of body rust. The front bumper is cracked and the paint is worn but it does have a Borla exhaust :P Can you say 2jz?! I can cause I have one sitting at the shop yay for new project cars.

[aMp-_-]

lucky

[insomniac23]

anybody have any recommendations where to look for used 4lug wheels for sale? it seems as if the 5 lug conversion might even be worth it with how much ive looked =(

[juju_BEAN]

Originally Posted by insomniac23

anybody have any recommendations where to look for used 4lug wheels for sale? it seems as if the 5 lug conversion might even be worth it with how much ive looked =(

you should go 5 lug.

it opens a lot more opportunities for baller wheels

[shift_destroy]

Originally Posted by insomniac23

anybody have any recommendations where to look for used 4lug wheels for sale? it seems as if the 5 lug conversion might even be worth it with how much ive looked =(

sportmax and rota are really the only companies that offer somewhat appealing wheels in 4lug in decent offsets everything else is like 17x7 +42 offset witch is garbage. 5-lug is the way to go, it opens up so many possibilities in width and offset plus just about every sexy wheel is 5 lug only. If you are strapped for cash I always recomend either the s14 5lug swap or ichiba 5lg hubs + MB wheels. You can spend less than $1,000 on hubs/wheels then pick up some nice tires rather than spending $500 on hubs + another $2,500 on some work or volks + another $500-600 on tires.

[insomniac23]

Originally Posted by juju_BEAN

you should go 5 lug.

it opens a lot more opportunities for baller wheels

Originally Posted by shift_destroy

sportmax and rota are really the only companies that offer somewhat appealing wheels in 4lug in decent offsets everything else is like 17x7 +42 offset witch is garbage. 5-lug is the way to go, it opens up so many possibilities in width and offset plus just about every sexy wheel is 5 lug only. If you are strapped for cash I always recomend either the s14 5lug swap or ichiba 5lg hubs + MB wheels. You can spend less than $1,000 on hubs/wheels then pick up some nice tires rather than spending $500 on hubs + another $2,500 on some work or volks + another $500-600 on tires.

yeah one problem guys, its for my beater civic that im probably only keep for a few years and i was hoping to spend under like 800 bux on the wheels/tires...i have some like 2 month old tires on it so i was thinkin of possibly just finding the right deminsions, will look into zilvia.net some moar tho. i planned on painting them black or a bright color but im sure any wheel you sand down and prime the paint should stick on it fine.

-thanks