15 Year Old Dreams... (240sx Build-slowly but surely)

[ithinkimcrashing_]

Originally Posted by e1_griego

Post less and read more.

The 240 is the like *the* most modified car around. Everything has been done. Zilvia is not like it used to be, but all the information is still there from the days of yore, and it's still relevant. There is almost no question that you can ask that hasn't been answered at least 5-10 times already.

At some point when you graduate from alibaba-spec, you can go start reading on nissanroadracing.com. The registration link is broken, but there's still a ton of great info to learn. Probably better since you can't post anything, you can only read lol.

So true lol. I've been looking at posts on Zilvia from like 06' and it is helpful for sure. and I actually dont post much, just kind of cant help but reply to everyone, its just part of me lol

edit: I'll look into local autocross but I highly doubt they let 15 year olds drive in that

[e1_griego]

Most clubs will let you compete on a permit with a licensed driver in the passenger seat.

Or just wait a year.

You're going to suck at it for a year or two. Everyone does. Don't worry about it.

You'll get more help and positive attention if you avoid: plastidip, stupid wings, bright colored stock wheels, bunches of stupid stickers, etc. Don't get wrapped up in building for social media and you'll be onto something.

About half the people on this forum could probably use this same advice...

[ithinkimcrashing_]

Originally Posted by e1_griego

Most clubs will let you compete on a permit with a licensed driver in the passenger seat.

Or just wait a year.

You're going to suck at it for a year or two. Everyone does. Don't worry about it.

You'll get more help and positive attention if you avoid: plastidip, stupid wings, bright colored stock wheels, bunches of stupid stickers, etc. Don't get wrapped up in building for social media and you'll be onto something.

About half the people on this forum could probably use this same advice...

Ok thats good to hear. I am going to get my permit in the next 2-3 months so it works out well. For sure i'll avoid it XD. I want most if not everything on my car to be functional. and the social media isnt an issue, I dont have a following lol

[Takumi788]

There is a 13 year old competing in NASA Time Trials/Spec Miata in the Northeast region. Not sure how he went about it but it is possible. I don't recommend starting with track days because it is very expensive and high risk. AutoX would be a much better way to get into Motorsports.

Also for the S13. Good decision. The truth is that you are too young to have to worry about payments on an FRS. Odds are you don't have a super reliable job or one that pays too well. So a car you can put money into when you can is a much better choice. Check out my build thread for my s13 build. I had a SR20DET S13 hatch, S13 convertible and a S14. I loved those cars and plan to buy another vert one day soon. Its a great starter car as long as you find one that was well taken care of. Just stick with the KA until you are sure you know what you are doing. SR20DET's are super easy to work on but do require a lot of attention.....and money.

Feel free to PM me if you have any 240sx related questions.

[ithinkimcrashing_]

Originally Posted by Takumi788

There is a 13 year old competing in NASA Time Trials/Spec Miata in the Northeast region. Not sure how he went about it but it is possible. I don't recommend starting with track days because it is very expensive and high risk. AutoX would be a much better way to get into Motorsports.

Also for the S13. Good decision. The truth is that you are too young to have to worry about payments on an FRS. Odds are you don't have a super reliable job or one that pays too well. So a car you can put money into when you can is a much better choice. Check out my build thread for my s13 build. I had a SR20DET S13 hatch, S13 convertible and a S14. I loved those cars and plan to buy another vert one day soon. Its a great starter car as long as you find one that was well taken care of. Just stick with the KA until you are sure you know what you are doing. SR20DET's are super easy to work on but do require a lot of attention.....and money.

Feel free to PM me if you have any 240sx related questions.

Thanks so much I will make sure to friend you! And ya that's exactly why i didn't go with the frs. I didn't want to end up financially "crippling" myself for the next few years bc I would be paying off a car. And ya like I said, I/H/E KA for probably a year or two before I do anything crazy.

[ithinkimcrashing_]

Well guys... Here she is. I'm beyond happy. I want you guys to guess what I paid for the car it has: new rims, new tires, a real nice sound system (im an audiophile), 161k miles. (paid $2500)

[Clipdat]

I like that first pic with the sunset in the background!

[Takumi788]

GOOD FIND! She's clean! Living in the North East I had no idea that clean of a S13 still exist!

[ithinkimcrashing_]

Originally Posted by Takumi788

GOOD FIND! She's clean! Living in the North East I had no idea that clean of a S13 still exist!

I know right?! Was an absolute steal for the price. And when I checked out the car in person, it left my jaw on the floor, 0 rust, slight color fade on the passenger side fender but nothing horrible. I was quite humbled when the owner told me he valued a good owner for the car over getting more money for the car.

[TylerLieberman]

Originally Posted by ithinkimcrashing_

Tell that to the guy who was building his skyline here
Jk but I have, and if we're gonna be real here, the Zilvia forums are kind of dead all I'm trying to do is share the build, nothing more nothing less.

It's not that Zilvia is dead, it's just a shit hole now. Has been for nearly the past decade. Filled with nothing but just a bunch of kids getting into d#ck measuring contests and trying to boost their own egos with half-assed "builds" and attempted internet fame.

Most of the people who started that forum or were largely active back in the good days have since moved on to do other things now. They still linger here and there, but they seem to interact more on ZT.

[OND]

Congrats, that looks like a clean example. Any plans yet?

When i had my s14, I spent the whole first year replacing the sh.tty mods that the previous owner had done, so you definetely made a smarter purchase decision than i did

[ithinkimcrashing_]

Originally Posted by OND

Congrats, that looks like a clean example. Any plans yet?

When i had my s14, I spent the whole first year replacing the sh.tty mods that the previous owner had done, so you definetely made a smarter purchase decision than i did

thanks! We'll as of right now since I didn't spend too much on it($2500) I want to just go with coils and hopefully do a 5 lug conversion in the near future.

[ithinkimcrashing_]

Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

It's not that Zilvia is dead, it's just a shit hole now. Has been for nearly the past decade. Filled with nothing but just a bunch of kids getting into d#ck measuring contests and trying to boost their own egos with half-assed "builds" and attempted internet fame.

Most of the people who started that forum or were largely active back in the good days have since moved on to do other things now. They still linger here and there, but they seem to interact more on ZT.

Kinda why I came here, I clearly know this isn't an s chassis forum, but I would rather get actual opinions and help over someone trying to do a "drift missile" build or something

[e1_griego]

Zilvia has plenty of folks left who know what they're doing.

I'd trust the opinions of the OGs who do post over the folks here :-X