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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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What's up people, My name is Richard. New member to this Forum and the Nissan community. I'm not going to lie to you guys/girls. I have favored American muscle cars all my life. I also had a salvage 2002 Monte Carlo ss and it was too much of a headache, therefor I am now a proud owner of a completely stock 98 240SX SE. I didn't think I would keep the car but I am actually liking it more each day I drive it. I would like to tune it up but another (problem?) is that it is automatic. I'm short on funds because I commute an hour to school and work each day and help my family out, so I made a time-line for what I want to do

Withing the next Month-Window tint, modest sound system
3 Months- Lowering,New Rims and Tires
5 Months- Front lip, aftermarket rear bumper, Visor on the back windshield, Paintjob
6 Months- Start saving up for a conversion to Manual?

I'm thinking that since my car is automatic and I have to eat and pay rent, It is a little cheaper and more convenient to focus on the look of the car. I like Drag and Drift but this is my daily driver and only vehicle. Anyways this seems like a very mature and supportive forum, I like that. I look forward to learning from ya'll.
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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welcome. You have any pictures of this car? There are cheap upgrades you can do to the motor to get that extra little kick out of it.
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 06:11 AM
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 06:54 AM
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 07:50 AM
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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hola
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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hi
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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thanks, I will have a picture up soon!
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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did someone say muscle cars?
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by jramosthe1st!
did someone say muscle cars?
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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3 Months- Lowering,New Rims and Tires
5 Months- Front lip, aftermarket rear bumper, Visor on the back windshield, Paintjob
all that is like a **** load more expensive then to put a manual tranny in your car. it wont cost u more then $500 to do the swap.

and welcome
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard
5 Months- Front lip, aftermarket rear bumper, Visor on the back windshield, Paintjob
Necessary?

I understand the front lip, but not paying $300 for the greddy one. Paintjob, we all need, but isn't necessary at all...
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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welcome.. browse around see what the vets here do to our cars just to give you an idea of what type of things can be done to the s-chassis.
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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welcome dude, and yes we need pics please
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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Guys, just let him do what he wants to HIS car.



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