From BMW to Nissan
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From BMW to Nissan
Hey guys/girls-
I usually frequent the BMW forums (bimmerforums mostly) and, well, since I'm getting a 240SX, I felt I should get acquainted with the members of club240. My name's Steve, and I don't have a 240SX yet. When I do, (hopefully in the next two months) it will be a 1991-1992 coupe, with manual transmission and an engine in good condition. Considering I'll probably have some money left over in my bank account after I buy it, I want to know what the most worthwhile first mods are for an aspiring mountain-runner with a side hobby of drifting.
Also, I am going to be getting into the fiberglass/carbon fiber fabrication business and will be using my 240SX to make molds. My first product will be a fiberglass hood of the highest quality, but extremely lightweight. I will post pics for you guys when it is done. (I'm even thinking about selling them to you for cheaper than the other guys...
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Thanks for your advice, and your forums look great already.
-Steve
I usually frequent the BMW forums (bimmerforums mostly) and, well, since I'm getting a 240SX, I felt I should get acquainted with the members of club240. My name's Steve, and I don't have a 240SX yet. When I do, (hopefully in the next two months) it will be a 1991-1992 coupe, with manual transmission and an engine in good condition. Considering I'll probably have some money left over in my bank account after I buy it, I want to know what the most worthwhile first mods are for an aspiring mountain-runner with a side hobby of drifting.
Also, I am going to be getting into the fiberglass/carbon fiber fabrication business and will be using my 240SX to make molds. My first product will be a fiberglass hood of the highest quality, but extremely lightweight. I will post pics for you guys when it is done. (I'm even thinking about selling them to you for cheaper than the other guys...
)Thanks for your advice, and your forums look great already.
-Steve
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Welcome to the forums man
Where in so cal are ya?
As for the first mods...Hit the suspension first man. Since your into mountain/touge and a lil drifting, very important. Maybe upgrade the tires, shocks/springs, busings, tie rods, coilovers, LSD...so many others. Id love to see pics on your body mods
Where in so cal are ya?As for the first mods...Hit the suspension first man. Since your into mountain/touge and a lil drifting, very important. Maybe upgrade the tires, shocks/springs, busings, tie rods, coilovers, LSD...so many others. Id love to see pics on your body mods
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I'm in a little town called Fallbrook, about 20 miles inland of Oceanside, and about 60 miles north of San Diego.
Kaaz LSD is first on my list. I'll probably buy a set of Falken Azenis Sports for the S13, as I've got them on my 325i and love them. I'll buy a set of steelies to put the generic tires it'll come with on... so I can use those as drift tires.
Bushings... where do I find them? All I've found are some Tanabe Sustec urethane rear subframe collar bushings.
Kaaz LSD is first on my list. I'll probably buy a set of Falken Azenis Sports for the S13, as I've got them on my 325i and love them. I'll buy a set of steelies to put the generic tires it'll come with on... so I can use those as drift tires.
Bushings... where do I find them? All I've found are some Tanabe Sustec urethane rear subframe collar bushings.
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http://pdm-racing.com/ great site for some 240sx parts. And Kaaz LSD is the way to go
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Mmmm... 300ZX brake conversion. I plan on doing a 5-lug swap so I can fit bigger brakes because, well, I like stopping.
Pukin- Mainly for pleasure, but somewhat for business. I want to drift and get GRiP out to the masses, so I figured drifting was the best way to mix business and pleasure. Not to mention I've heard great things about 240s and I love the styling of the '91-'92's and Silvias. Making horsepower is easier and cheaper than on my BMW, plus there are myriad suspension choices.
Pukin- Mainly for pleasure, but somewhat for business. I want to drift and get GRiP out to the masses, so I figured drifting was the best way to mix business and pleasure. Not to mention I've heard great things about 240s and I love the styling of the '91-'92's and Silvias. Making horsepower is easier and cheaper than on my BMW, plus there are myriad suspension choices.
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