Random thoughts thread

[MrFisty]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

A 72 B210 was my wife's first car in 1984. There was no floor so I covered some tin with tar and stuck it in place for the safety. It had two un painted fiberglass front fenders. It burned a quart of oil for every tank of gas leaving a massive cloud of blue smoke behind her everywhere she went. And every now and then the transmission AT dash pot would stick at wide open throttle and you had to jump out open the hood and smack it.
Good times.

"For the safety"

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by MrFisty

So do you guys have dreams of going boosted/swapping engines eventually?

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

Yes, every time the JRSC and EB threads come up.

Yup turbo is next step for me. Other then wheel and a BBK I have everything else I could possibly want

[MisterSheep]

Originally Posted by MrFisty

So do you guys have dreams of going boosted/swapping engines eventually?

I have plans of being boosted here one day. But once I'm boosted the car will probably stay a street car and less of a track car. Boosted cars on the track get really hot. Even a good friend of mine took off his turbo kit and a few months later beat his best time at Laguna Seca while NA.

I still want to boost my frs just dont make the money right now to have a blown engine reserve.

[LOLS2K]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Yup turbo is next step for me. Other then wheel and a BBK I have everything else I could possibly want

That SBD kit looks pretty enticing, and that price is fantastic. I just feel like the supercharger offerings fit my needs much better. It blows my mind how much I enjoy the car in stock form (only wheels & sticky tires). One half of my brain says, "leave it alone, it's fine". The other half says "mods are life!"

[MisterSheep]

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

That SBD kit looks pretty enticing, and that price is fantastic. I just feel like the supercharger offerings fit my needs much better. It blows my mind how much I enjoy the car in stock form (only wheels & sticky tires). One half of my brain says, "leave it alone, it's fine". The other half says "mods are life!"

Yeah I'm also considering that SBD kit.

[MrFisty]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Yup turbo is next step for me. Other then wheel and a BBK I have everything else I could possibly want

What is a "bbk"? I had one of their CAI'S on my Mustang, but everyone keeps saying the brand like it's a singular thing...


I've got a few parts I'm gonna buy, and I'm waiting till 60k before anything engine ways besides my TRD Intake and exhaust. But I don't know if I'll want to go FI or swal. Coyote swap or 1uz is tempting. I REALLY like v8's. I also likes inline 6's...

So, my current wish list reads:

Strut brace
Tailights ( I'm deposited for a group buy for those LED valenti's)
TRD strut brace (hoping used)
TRD springs and sway bar
TRD member bracing from Japan.
Wheels
Lip kit.



Already got that five axis spoiler on the way.

[MisterSheep]

Originally Posted by MrFisty

What is a "bbk"? I had one of their CAI'S on my Mustang, but everyone keeps saying the brand like it's a singular thing...


I've got a few parts I'm gonna buy, and I'm waiting till 60k before anything engine ways besides my TRD Intake and exhaust. But I don't know if I'll want to go FI or swal. Coyote swap or 1uz is tempting. I REALLY like v8's. I also likes inline 6's...

So, my current wish list reads:

Strut brace
Tailights ( I'm deposited for a group buy for those LED valenti's)
TRD strut brace (hoping used)
TRD springs and sway bar
TRD member bracing from Japan.
Wheels
Lip kit.



Already got that five axis spoiler on the way.

BBK stands for Big Brake Kit


TRD member bracing from Japan. - If you're talking about the red bracing underneath the vehicle I wouldn't even consider TRD. Even though I think most of the TRD parts are pure theres just some parts that are better, like the Cusco bracing is better than the TRD member bracing. I'm not sure about the Suspension struts but the bracing is fersure better at cusco.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Yeah hahaha! All Datsuns are cool

Until they decided not to do the Mid4, then I swore them off forever....I still want one.

[MrFisty]

Originally Posted by MisterSheep

BBK stands for Big Brake Kit


TRD member bracing from Japan. - If you're talking about the red bracing underneath the vehicle I wouldn't even consider TRD. Even though I think most of the TRD parts are pure theres just some parts that are better, like the Cusco bracing is better than the TRD member bracing. I'm not sure about the Suspension struts but the bracing is fersure better at cusco.

Thanks for the heads up!

Yeah. I hate that people knock on TRD stuff. Yes, it's pricey. But fit, finish, and warranty are garaunteed and I think there's something to be said for that. And everyone knocked the TRD exhaust and, personally, I love it. I just paid out the ass for it...


I was kind of gonna get the bracing just because it was JDM TRD (gonna get something from them, just don't know what, haha) but I do think I'd like to have it. Their sway bar kit is a little pricey. I think getting the TRD equivalent of the Hotchkiss (autocorrected, don't know how to spell it) is about 100-150 bucks more, but I think it's worth it.

I just wish the TRD wheels didn't suck so bad.

[Andrew025]

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

That SBD kit looks pretty enticing, and that price is fantastic. I just feel like the supercharger offerings fit my needs much better. It blows my mind how much I enjoy the car in stock form (only wheels & sticky tires). One half of my brain says, "leave it alone, it's fine". The other half says "mods are life!"

The JRSC is great.
Keeps the same "feel" of the car... But just faster.

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

That SBD kit looks pretty enticing, and that price is fantastic. I just feel like the supercharger offerings fit my needs much better. It blows my mind how much I enjoy the car in stock form (only wheels & sticky tires). One half of my brain says, "leave it alone, it's fine". The other half says "mods are life!"

I am looking at JDL twin scroll or maybe FBM. I go all out on everything else I get (other then borla headers) Goal is 400whp I will probably build the engine and do FI at the same time. I plan on going with 10:1 compression and running around 15-18 PSI (maybe more) I will also have to beef the tranny up too.

Originally Posted by MisterSheep

BBK stands for Big Brake Kit


TRD member bracing from Japan. - If you're talking about the red bracing underneath the vehicle I wouldn't even consider TRD. Even though I think most of the TRD parts are pure theres just some parts that are better, like the Cusco bracing is better than the TRD member bracing. I'm not sure about the Suspension struts but the bracing is fersure better at cusco.

Beatrush is great for chassis bracing

[jawn]

Originally Posted by MrFisty

So do you guys have dreams of going boosted/swapping engines eventually?

I might do the Edelbrock kit in a few months. It's a compelling package.

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by MrFisty

Thanks for the heads up!

Yeah. I hate that people knock on TRD stuff. Yes, it's pricey. But fit, finish, and warranty are garaunteed and I think there's something to be said for that. And everyone knocked the TRD exhaust and, personally, I love it. I just paid out the ass for it...


I was kind of gonna get the bracing just because it was JDM TRD (gonna get something from them, just don't know what, haha) but I do think I'd like to have it. Their sway bar kit is a little pricey. I think getting the TRD equivalent of the Hotchkiss (autocorrected, don't know how to spell it) is about 100-150 bucks more, but I think it's worth it.

I just wish the TRD wheels didn't suck so bad.

I got a TRD catback (has been modified a little) and love it! Also love in TRD intake. I have the JDM door stabilizers from TRD that are going to be installed this spring too haha, oh and a TRD shift knob I got right from japan that cost me my left nut like 3 years ago

[MisterSheep]

Originally Posted by MrFisty

Thanks for the heads up!

Yeah. I hate that people knock on TRD stuff. Yes, it's pricey. But fit, finish, and warranty are garaunteed and I think there's something to be said for that. And everyone knocked the TRD exhaust and, personally, I love it. I just paid out the ass for it...


I was kind of gonna get the bracing just because it was JDM TRD (gonna get something from them, just don't know what, haha) but I do think I'd like to have it. Their sway bar kit is a little pricey. I think getting the TRD equivalent of the Hotchkiss (autocorrected, don't know how to spell it) is about 100-150 bucks more, but I think it's worth it.

I just wish the TRD wheels didn't suck so bad.

There quite of bit of JDM TRD goodies that are.... somewhat afforable. Theres the TRD rear spoiler. roughly $300 painted and shipped from japanparts.com. I like to go on to Japanparts.com every now and then and just browse at all of the JDM TRD parts and just want every single one for my car but when you're looking at spending 6k+ for things like a TRD BBK.. or even 3k for TRD coilovers.. and 600-800 a wheel for the forged JDM TRD wheels.. It gets quite excessive. I hate how other countries got the TRD 86 that had all of the JDM goodies pre-installed...