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skateproperty · 10-09-2008, 01:54 PM

well i've been lurking around here for a few months and posting every now and then, but i've finally found a new car so i'd figure i'd introduce myself. my name is andrew and i'm from cheltenham (right outside of the east oak lane/olney part of philly) and i just picked up a stock 1993 240sx se from jersey.

it's pretty clean, but has some quirks. it's got a little rust by the sunroof, some of the paint is fading, but nothing really that major. it's got a bad instrument cluster, but the guy gave me a replacement so i just need to install it. the headlight button doesn't work (but the switch on the turn signal stem does), and it's missing the passenger side window button (which also still works). probably the worst thing is that i think it needs new motor mounts. i thought it had a rough idle because the car would shake a little bit at idle, but the rpm's stay constant, so i don't think it has to do with the engine itself.

but anyway, here's some pictures:

as far as mods go, i just plan on doing basic bolt-ons for now since i'm on a pretty tight budget. but i plan on getting the full exhaust done, intake, lowering springs, short shifter, and probably some more stuff in the future.

350 INCH 95 · 10-09-2008, 02:05 PM

I told you to turbo it then come race me.

~Brian~ · 10-09-2008, 02:11 PM

Nice man, very nice!

What are you going to do to it?

GOULET · 10-09-2008, 02:21 PM

If you put a silvia front end on it. You'll go to hell, just sayin.

Oh yea, the girl in the last pic is staring at the bottle of water.

skateproperty · 10-09-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOULET

If you put a silvia front end on it. You'll go to hell, just sayin.

Oh yea, the girl in the last pic is staring at the bottle of water.

lol, i'm pretty sure she had no idea the picture was being taken. my friend took those pics on his sidekick right after we got back to school from lunch.

and i wasn't planning on doing a silvia conversion. only if in the future i picked up another coupe and did an sr20 swap too. as of now i don't plan on any exterior mods except paint depending on how cheap i can get it done. i was always an advocate of the saying "go over show".

@snowboy: i put my plans at the bottom of my first post.

omgjacki · 10-10-2008, 05:00 PM

Welcome to TST! 240 owners are my favorite members =) Haha

I know you can get a DIY paint job for like $60 if you have the time and the patience.

twastheglow · 10-10-2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skateproperty

and i wasn't planning on doing a silvia conversion. only if in the future i picked up another coupe and did an sr20 swap too.

Wurd! Anyone who does an S13 Silvia front end conversion but keeps the KA is a straight up poser!

Welcome nonetheless. lol

01bb6er · 10-10-2008, 05:55 PM

If your looking for any jdm stuff for your car, your literally minutes from elite imports

skateproperty · 10-10-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omgjacki

Welcome to TST! 240 owners are my favorite members =) Haha

I know you can get a DIY paint job for like $60 if you have the time and the patience.

yeah i've always thought about that, but i have neither the time nor the patience, haha.

also, i looked on your facebook, i actually work across the street from you at the walgreens

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01bb6er

If your looking for any jdm stuff for your car, your literally minutes from elite imports

nice, where are they at?

OutToWinPAHC · 10-10-2008, 07:16 PM

Welcome and good luck

OutToWinPAHC · 10-10-2008, 07:20 PM

My buddy works in your town he might be able work out some discounts on tires and suspension work if you need it. Hes a tires plus, his name is Ryan and tell him his roommate Kevin sent ya. They have the latest and greatest alignment machine there.

CleanNeon98 · 10-10-2008, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omgjacki

Welcome to TST! 240 owners are my favorite members =) Haha

I know you can get a DIY paint job for like $60 if you have the time and the patience.

Gee thanks, made my night

Welcome to TST

05OCsrt-4 · 10-10-2008, 09:33 PM

welcome

P_856 · 10-10-2008, 10:10 PM

welcome to TST sweet another 240 owner

skateproperty · 10-10-2008, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutToWinPAHC

My buddy works in your town he might be able work out some discounts on tires and suspension work if you need it. Hes a tires plus, his name is Ryan and tell him his roommate Kevin sent ya. They have the latest and greatest alignment machine there.

that's good to know, where's his shop at?

also, thanks for the welcome everyone

abrok99 · 10-10-2008, 11:54 PM

lulz i was gonna buy that but i told him theres no way im paying that price and he never metioned the other problems (motor mounts, instrment panel) w/e good luck

Metalhedd · 10-11-2008, 12:17 AM

welcome and nice coupe. the interior looks clean as hell.

**Ender81** · 10-11-2008, 10:03 AM

Welcome to TST, nice 240. I miss having the heads up display from my xe coupe lol.

Oakes · 10-11-2008, 10:22 AM

welcome, threads like these make me miss mine.

Good luck with it.

350 INCH 95 · 10-11-2008, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metalhedd

welcome and nice coupe. the interior looks clean as hell.

I rode in this car the other day, the interior is clean, just needs a little love on the outside and it'll be a real looker.

10-09-2008, 01:54 PM	#1
skateproperty Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: cheltenham Member #8113 My Ride: '93 s13 coupe iTrader: (0)	finally found myself a 240 well i've been lurking around here for a few months and posting every now and then, but i've finally found a new car so i'd figure i'd introduce myself. my name is andrew and i'm from cheltenham (right outside of the east oak lane/olney part of philly) and i just picked up a stock 1993 240sx se from jersey. it's pretty clean, but has some quirks. it's got a little rust by the sunroof, some of the paint is fading, but nothing really that major. it's got a bad instrument cluster, but the guy gave me a replacement so i just need to install it. the headlight button doesn't work (but the switch on the turn signal stem does), and it's missing the passenger side window button (which also still works). probably the worst thing is that i think it needs new motor mounts. i thought it had a rough idle because the car would shake a little bit at idle, but the rpm's stay constant, so i don't think it has to do with the engine itself. but anyway, here's some pictures: as far as mods go, i just plan on doing basic bolt-ons for now since i'm on a pretty tight budget. but i plan on getting the full exhaust done, intake, lowering springs, short shifter, and probably some more stuff in the future.

10-09-2008, 02:05 PM	#2
350 INCH 95 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Willow Grove, PA Member #6946 My Ride: Blown 95 Impala SS (and a Trailblazer SS) iTrader: (0)	I told you to turbo it then come race me. __________________ Procharged & Intercooled, GM845 cam, Crane 1.6 roller rockers, self ported Al heads, Yank 3000 stall, Eaton posi & 4.10 gears, level 3 built 4L60e, Tri Y headers, Hooker Aero Chambers, 3.5" cowl hood, Hotchkis springs and bars, Diddy Kong in the trunk, all LED and HID lighting, tinted tails, tinted windows, lots of polished stuff, too much more. Runs 12.701 @ 108 MPH with no traction and 4400 LBS

10-10-2008, 05:00 PM	#6
omgjacki Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gilbertsville, PA Member #5869 My Ride: 2018 CX-5 GT Premium, 2018 Honda Grom iTrader: (4)	Welcome to TST! 240 owners are my favorite members =) Haha I know you can get a DIY paint job for like $60 if you have the time and the patience. __________________ Ryan M. Sherwood September 9, 1985 - October 7, 2009

10-10-2008, 11:54 PM	#16
abrok99 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: that nj jawn Member #6039 My Ride: 2004 Subaru WRX swagon iTrader: (0)	lulz i was gonna buy that but i told him theres no way im paying that price and he never metioned the other problems (motor mounts, instrment panel) w/e good luck __________________ RIP- Ryan Sherwood. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

10-11-2008, 10:22 AM	#19
Oakes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4384 My Ride: 2010 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG iTrader: (0)	welcome, threads like these make me miss mine. Good luck with it. __________________ Team Oakes: I dont give a ****!

10-09-2008, 02:21 PM	#4
GOULET Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Member #8212 My Ride: LS430 iTrader: (0)	If you put a silvia front end on it. You'll go to hell, just sayin. Oh yea, the girl in the last pic is staring at the bottle of water.

10-10-2008, 05:55 PM	#8
01bb6er Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Allentown, PA Member #7015 My Ride: 95 Kouki Converted 240sx iTrader: (1)	If your looking for any jdm stuff for your car, your literally minutes from elite imports

10-10-2008, 07:16 PM	#10
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	Welcome and good luck

10-10-2008, 07:20 PM	#11
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	My buddy works in your town he might be able work out some discounts on tires and suspension work if you need it. Hes a tires plus, his name is Ryan and tell him his roommate Kevin sent ya. They have the latest and greatest alignment machine there.

10-10-2008, 10:10 PM	#14
P_856 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey Member #3787 My Ride: s13 iTrader: (4)	welcome to TST sweet another 240 owner

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