# My first 240sx **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [June 13, 2012, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081 "2012-06-13T13:30:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![motorhead0293](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/49beb7/32.png) [@motorhead0293](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/motorhead0293)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/1 "2012-06-13T13:30:28Z")
so for a while i was really determined to have the first “stanced out” (or whatever) 3000gt vr4. i ran into so many fitment problems, exhaust issues, not being able to run staggered setups realistically, and overall i just came to the conclusion that it’s a twin turbo sports car for a reason, i wanna be able to drive it and not worry about scraping or anything like that. so i sold my coilovers, currently selling the wheels and returned it to stock. i bought my first 240sx this past weekend, a 1991 hatch, blacktop SR mildly built up, bc coilovers, z32 5lug/brake/rear end swap and a ton of parts (i’d post the whole list up that was in the ad from zilvia but he took it down. i’ll get a full list up eventually). she’s in sleeper mode right now but i’m really impressed with how quick this thing is on stock boost. i’ve loved the 240’s since i first really got into jap cars when i was 15, and i’ve always wanted to get into drifting, so i think i have the perfect setup for that and some road course stuff as well. i need help finding some local spots though to practice, i understand the concept and how to actually do it, i just need seat time and some pointers and i’ll be set. anyways, this is in the project section for a reason, here’s some of my goals for the car over this coming winter into the spring: 180sx type x all around (will probably repaint the whole car) bolt in (4 point) roll bar recaro’s some decent wheels (i’d kill for some advan model 5’s but i doubt i’ll be able to afford em for a while haha) possibly a 1.5lsd? suggestions? i’m gonna leave the motor the way it is now, it pulls pretty hard and runs so nice, i’m not gonna bother with it. here’s what i have to start with, i’m hoping to get it out at next months LVD event and make an ass out of myself haha here’s some crappy iphone pics [![http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7232/7369682328_451180e07a_z.jpg](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7232/7369682328_451180e07a_z.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554084@N08/7369682328/) [Untitled](http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554084@N08/7369682328/) by [P.J. Prendergast](http://www.flickr.com/people/37554084@N08/), on Flickr [![http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7095/7369682972_d765c3075b_z.jpg](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7095/7369682972_d765c3075b_z.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554084@N08/7369682972/) [Untitled](http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554084@N08/7369682972/) by [P.J. Prendergast](http://www.flickr.com/people/37554084@N08/), on Flickr [![http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7083/7184448863_3531e61e3f_z.jpg](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7083/7184448863_3531e61e3f_z.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554084@N08/7184448863/) [Untitled](http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554084@N08/7184448863/) by [P.J. Prendergast](http://www.flickr.com/people/37554084@N08/), on Flickr [![http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5347/7184450041_24816fbc18_z.jpg](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5347/7184450041_24816fbc18_z.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554084@N08/7184450041/) [Untitled](http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554084@N08/7184450041/) by [P.J. Prendergast](http://www.flickr.com/people/37554084@N08/), on Flickr [![http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/7184450673_514b5eb453_z.jpg](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/7184450673_514b5eb453_z.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554084@N08/7184450673/) [Untitled](http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554084@N08/7184450673/) by [P.J. Prendergast](http://www.flickr.com/people/37554084@N08/), on Flickr [![http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7238/7184483405_56d6762c13_z.jpg](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7238/7184483405_56d6762c13_z.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554084@N08/7184483405/) [Untitled](http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554084@N08/7184483405/) by [P.J. Prendergast](http://www.flickr.com/people/37554084@N08/), on Flickr thanks for looking! i’ll hopefully be updating this thread throughout the summer with some action shots :skid ~ PJ edit: 6-14-2012 mod list Powertrain: S13 SR20DET Blacktop Tomei Pon Cams Greddy Airinx Intake Greddy Oil Pan Greddy LS FMIC Greddy Oil catch can GT Spec Exhaust manifold GT Spec O2 Housing 3inch Downpipe Straight pipe (Broken Sard exhaust torque converter control valve) Circuit Sports 3" Dual Tip Exhaust Hallman Manual boost controller (you can order an in-cabin extension) Nismo motor mounts and transmission mount ACT 6 Puck clutch Fidanza Flywheel Mishimoto aluminum radiator Nismo thermostat Flex-A-Lite Dual fans DIF Fan controller Walbro Fuel Pump Suspension: BC Racing coilovers (I don’t have the spanner wrenches) Suspension Techniques F&R Sway Bars SPC Adjustable Rear Camber Arm, Rear Toe arm, and Link Nagisa Fender Brace GT Spec FSB, RSB, Trunk Bar, C-pillar bar, Lower tie Bar OEM S14 5 Lug conversion (hubs) Moog S14 Front lower ball joint Energy Suspension rack and pinion and front lower control arm bushing Peak Performance rear subframe bushing collars Z32 Front and Rear brakes (Front: Hawk HP Plus, Brembo Slotted Rotors) Z32 Conversion Stainless brake lines OEM S14 wheels/Enkie RP01-no tires J30 VLSD/Axles Tein Tie rods (inner and outer) Interior: AEM UEGO Wideband Gauge and O2 sensor STRI Boost Gauge S14 Front seats Personal Steering wheel Exterior: Xenon Front Lip HID Conversion (with OE JDM Housings) ---
**Author:** ![Skidplate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skidplate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Skidplate)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/2 "2012-06-13T18:21:30Z")
nice. 240’s look best in white imo ---
**Author:** ![daknut93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daknut93/32/6743_2.png) [@daknut93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/daknut93)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/3 "2012-06-13T18:48:57Z")
cars clean man id leave it as is looks wise what wheels are uselling ---
**Author:** ![slwrthnu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slwrthnu/32/6296_2.png) [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/4 "2012-06-13T22:03:08Z")
car looks good, will look even better with the type-x aero on it. ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/5 "2012-06-14T04:44:36Z")
Nice find! Car Ramrod on here is selling a bolt in cage cheap FYI ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/6 "2012-06-14T04:53:45Z")
Nice man! ---
**Author:** ![HANSTECH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hanstech/32/6445_2.png) [@HANSTECH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HANSTECH)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/7 "2012-06-14T06:29:46Z")
very clean. nice find! ---
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/8 "2012-06-14T08:07:03Z")
Awesome looking 240 man! Congrats on the pick up! ---
**Author:** ![srads13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b19c9b/32.png) [@srads13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/srads13)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/9 "2012-06-14T09:08:13Z")
Great purchase man. I’m a huge fan of the 240’s ---
**Author:** ![car\_ramrod](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/car_ramrod/32/6441_2.png) [@car\_ramrod](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/car_ramrod)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/10 "2012-06-14T09:53:20Z")
good looking car…and yes I am selling a bolt in cage, pm me ---
**Author:** ![motorhead0293](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/49beb7/32.png) [@motorhead0293](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/motorhead0293)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/11 "2012-06-14T10:54:47Z")
thanks everyone! where do the 240 guys on here order parts from? my header cracked yesterday on a mild 40 minute cruise… not driving hard at all :banghead so much for seat time lol i need new gaskets and whatnot for when i have my header welded. > [@FS: 6 or 7 dunnville track days....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-6-or-7-dunnville-track-days/49415/33): > > good looking car…and yes I am selling a bolt in cage, pm me i will indeed. and your signature is fantastic btw haha ---
**Author:** ![motorhead0293](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/49beb7/32.png) [@motorhead0293](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/motorhead0293)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/12 "2012-06-14T10:59:50Z")
> [@wegmans = hot chicks](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wegmans-hot-chicks/49877/31): > > cars clean man id leave it as is looks wise what wheels are uselling i’m selling a set of 18x9.5 +15 varrstoens with 225/40 tires (2 good, 2 not so hot). if they don’t sell i’m gonna try running them on the 240 :ponder [![http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/6974412057_1889fe4431_z.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/e/de55e3367506f939c912ff7b93d1619060792823.jpeg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554084@N08/6974412057/) [DSC\_5773](http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554084@N08/6974412057/) by [P.J. Prendergast](http://www.flickr.com/people/37554084@N08/), on Flickr hmu if you’re interested (?) ---
**Author:** ![daknut93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daknut93/32/6743_2.png) [@daknut93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/daknut93)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/13 "2012-06-14T11:24:07Z")
how much are you thinking man? ---
**Author:** ![motorhead0293](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/49beb7/32.png) [@motorhead0293](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/motorhead0293)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/14 "2012-06-14T11:27:52Z")
$750 and they’re yours! ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/15 "2012-06-14T11:38:08Z")
dude. put them on the 240 now. they will be perfect. ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/16 "2012-06-14T11:50:32Z")
> [@NYspeed Pedal Crew Ride?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-pedal-crew-ride/49858/10): > > dude. put them on the 240 now. they will be perfect. This. Find a stock manifold or dump like $900 on a good header ---
**Author:** ![motorhead0293](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/49beb7/32.png) [@motorhead0293](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/motorhead0293)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/17 "2012-06-14T12:02:39Z")
I would but I borrowed money to buy the car, so I gotta sell the wheels to pay it off. Literally nobody wants them anyways haha [ATTACH]30565[/ATTACH] ---
**Author:** ![d\_gage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/d_gage/32/6321_2.png) [@d\_gage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d_gage)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/18 "2012-06-14T12:28:42Z")
Damn I love the wheels…Interested in any trades? Edit, NVRmind they wont fit. ---
**Author:** ![Sleeperfxt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sleeperfxt/32/6765_2.png) [@Sleeperfxt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sleeperfxt)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/19 "2012-06-14T14:18:14Z")
the 240 is begging for those wheels! ---
**Author:** ![motorhead0293](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/49beb7/32.png) [@motorhead0293](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/motorhead0293)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2012, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081/20 "2012-06-16T11:24:08Z")
> [@Callout: Mindless or any 11sec or better cars. slight\_smile](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/callout-mindless-or-any-11sec-or-better-cars/48316/408): > > the 240 is begging for those wheels! i think i’m gonna run them out back because i can get em to tuck. i think they’ll poke wayyy too far for up front, so i might run my 2 racing harts up front [![http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7201/6824476110_5ef76f26de_z.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/8/08e9371e4957856696967fb103c0c5a4ab883701.jpeg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554084@N08/6824476110/) [008](http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554084@N08/6824476110/) by [P.J. Prendergast](http://www.flickr.com/people/37554084@N08/), on Flickr so i’d be 18x8 up front (idk the offset, i have spacers though) and 18x9.5 out back. not too bad to start off with [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-first-240sx/264081.md?page=2)