Is this a sad day?? or a new beginning?

HighTachPrez · #1 12-29-2001, 06:14 PM

The 7 is going to be sold soon.... and in return of course i'm going to get another car.  This is what i've narrowed it down to.. approx. $17,000 to spend

92-95 hatchback w/ b18c5 swap
-intake, headers, exhaust (basics)
-coilovers, LSD, wheels, racing seats, rollcage, gauges, big brakes... possibly nitrous

or

95+ Nissan SE-R w/ SR20VE swap (197hp, variable valves)
-intake, headers, exhaust
-blah blah, copy whats up above

Keep in mind i can't go turbo (actually i prefer not to).  Whatever i get, of cousre i want it to be respectable... however its going to be hard to get close to the status/popularity the RX-7 was.  My solution is to get nothing but expensive respectable parts like Spoon, AEM, Wilwood, Sparco, Apex'i, etc.. no cutting corners.

91lx · #2 12-30-2001, 10:23 PM

I remember seeing a 91 CRX with a C32 (NSX engine) in it online set up for road racing.  That would be a very quick car but if its possible to do it for $17,000 I dont know.   <img src="http://www.spartanburgracing.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Hightach Tibby · #3 12-31-2001, 12:17 AM

I say that you should get a 1st gen Tiburon, and put a Alpine Turbo kit in it. *Which is $2.2k for everything...brakes, turbo, intercooler, etc. *Put in your listed parts which is becoming available rapidly. * the stock internals AND INJECTORS are good to 18 psi (rods are at 11, but easy to replace w/ crower rods). *and you liked the rx-7 for the rarity, right? *well how many tibby's are there on the road?!? *not many?!? *And it's a beautiful car. *Plus for $9k you can get an awd conversion <img src="http://www.spartanburgracing.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'> *<img src="http://www.spartanburgracing.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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91lx · #4 12-31-2001, 08:32 AM

Here is a good example might want a heat shield between you and the engine or something.

91lx · #5 12-31-2001, 08:33 AM

That would probably be the first time anyone in South Carolina has a Civic picking up the front tires.

#6 12-31-2001, 08:48 AM

That would be FUN

#7 12-31-2001, 12:05 PM

I'd get the EG Hatch with the B18C.  There's so much more of an aftermarket for those cars.  plus used parts are more readily available.

Ben Howard · #8 01-08-2002, 08:43 PM

You got to go 120+ in my car...you know how it is. I dont need to say a word. And to think...i have barely anything done. This is funny...its like we are changing places!!!

Rob ITR1035 · #9 01-15-2002, 10:32 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (HighTachPrez @ Dec. 29 2001,7:14)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The 7 is going to be sold soon.... and in return of course i'm going to get another car. *This is what i've narrowed it down to.. approx. $17,000 to spend

92-95 hatchback w/ b18c5 swap
-intake, headers, exhaust (basics)
-coilovers, LSD, wheels, racing seats, rollcage, gauges, big brakes... possibly nitrous

or

95+ Nissan SE-R w/ SR20VE swap (197hp, variable valves)
-intake, headers, exhaust
-blah blah, copy whats up above

Keep in mind i can't go turbo (actually i prefer not to). *Whatever i get, of cousre i want it to be respectable... however its going to be hard to get close to the status/popularity the RX-7 was. *My solution is to get nothing but expensive respectable parts like Spoon, AEM, Wilwood, Sparco, Apex'i, etc.. no cutting corners.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Clint man whats up.  I'd go to the Hatch, there are some sick hatches rolling around with my motor.  And the FWD can actually be a good thing.  Spoon spoilers....Toda go fast goodies...tein suspension...thats the way to go.  i can put you in touch with some people who have done similar projects

StockForNow · #10 01-15-2002, 11:01 PM

Get your favorite car: MUSTANG.

You seem kind of tall in a hatch IMHO.

HighTachPrez · #11 01-16-2002, 12:44 AM

I've made my decision and i stand 99.999% by it.
You'll like it, i gar-un-tee.
I may see your rear end at Test N Tune, but come Saluda Grade....hehehe  <img src="http://www.spartanburgracing.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>  A few people know of it

hence my signature quote

VeilSideTwinT · #12 01-16-2002, 07:04 AM

240sx right? right? *please dont get a hatch...no offense to the hatch people but clint, i believe the 240 would be the best for ya....just my opinion.

in fact, i may be lookin at one too...im going to be in the market for a new car soon and the 240 has been standing out at me lately.... but i really need a good project car for a newbie that is relatively inexpensive and easy to work on...anyone have any suggestions?  

james

Hightach Tibby · #13 01-16-2002, 11:31 AM

are ya gonna sale the aCCent?

Stegall · #14 01-16-2002, 04:25 PM

I finialy get soem thing no one i know has, and now every body wants one.

StockForNow · #15 01-16-2002, 09:56 PM

I'm sure a lot of people like 240sx's before you did.  No offense.  You just had the money before them. <img src="http://www.spartanburgracing.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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