How to class a 240sx?

[nissanguy_24]

You should never buy a car because other people like it. Only buy a car you like. Also theres a write up on here on the S chassis cars, its incomplete but it should help you out.

[EnterTheDragon]

I'd recommend a base model coupe, '91-'93. Since coupes are hard to find, more so base model coupes, you could try to find a hatchback base model from the same years. The reason for this is that coupes are stiffer than hatches. Along those lines, stay away from sunroof-equipped cars.

I prefer the '91-'93 because they'll have less mileage and utilize the more powerful dual-overhead-cam KA, rather than the single-overhead-cam.

Tapethejunkie- Please search before asking questions like that.

wutz so bad about sunroof equipped cars?

[Crabapple]

Sunroofs weigh ALOT. Save alot without them equipped,but they do look good on the 240

[ZoltecRules]

Sunroofs

Sunroofs weigh ALOT. Save alot without them equipped,but they do look good on the 240

You can always replace them with a carbon fiber plug (I've seen them on Civics before). They actual will save a couple pounds and that hole won't sacrifice much structural integrity Anyone knows someone that makes those plugs for the 240sx?

[Ris4drift]

i bought a fully loaded se with a sunroof. some of you people make it out like theres actually a difference that matters on teh torsional rigidity between a coupe/hatch and sunroof equippted cars.

i have NEVER seen a d1 battle where someone beat someone else b/c their s13 coupe had more torsional rigitiy than a hatch. besides if/when you put a rollcage in either cars it wont matter.

get whatever you want. hell get a t top camaro.

[Crabapple]

Most of the strength comes from the sides of the car anyway, hell if you want a sunroof get one, Personally I say get what you want

[240sxconvertibl]

Most of the strength comes from the sides of the car anyway, hell if you want a sunroof get one, Personally I say get what you want

i agree, screw everyone else, get what u want, they're not paying for it

i got a really big sunroof, and i love it, people think its not the best drift car, w/e i never bought it to be a drift car, i bought it to be a nice summer cruizer, and i bought the sr bc i wanted a lil kick in the pants

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/404532 <-thats my car, and if u don't like it then post it on my guestbook, because between my guestbook and me, its the only one listening

[pom_sandhu]

is a 240sx a reliable racing car???? not just drifting, but if i were to mod my 95 240sx....would it make a good racing car? or would a 300 zx be better? i been saving up for a 300zx, but if my 95 240sx would cut it....it would be nice?

[ZoltecRules]

is a 240sx a reliable racing car???? not just drifting, but if i were to mod my 95 240sx....would it make a good racing car? or would a 300 zx be better? i been saving up for a 300zx, but if my 95 240sx would cut it....it would be nice?

This should go far beyond just reliability.....you need to realize the
differences between the two cars.

The 300zx is more powerful, but heavier. More rare to see around, but has a lot more problems:
http://www.zeeyalater.net/comprobs.htm

With the 240sx has more aftermarket support and less problems, but less power and there a lot more of them out there.

The best way to tell which is better though? Drive them both. Check the classifieds, go to dealers, find a friend with one. The sooner you can drive them both the sooner you can figure out which you enjoy more.

And don't buy a car because some kid on a message board tells you to.

[pom_sandhu]

i have a 240sx...but what if i were to mod it by doing a swap or turbo...woudl it be a good racing car then??? i already own a 240sx.

[ZoltecRules]

i have a 240sx...but what if i were to mod it by doing a swap or turbo...woudl it be a good racing car then??? i already own a 240sx.

Good racing car? What are you going to be using this car for primarily? Drifting? Auto X? Drag? Track only? or something to just cruise around the neighborhood? You need to get your priorities straight before dropping any money. Think what you want to use it for, don't just say "racing car". BTW, your car is manual or automatic?

[pom_sandhu]

auto x and its manuel.....

[ZoltecRules]

Alright, I have no idea where you live so the first thing I would do is get involved with your local auto x organization. www.scca.org is probably your best place to start. The sooner you get to the track the sooner you can start figuring out what you wanna do to your car. My first suggestions would be suspension, weight reduction, tires/wheels, etc. You probably should avoid engine upgrades or swap since those will be a big hole in your budget and offer little auto x advantage. Like I said thought be sure to check out scca, they should have local clubs or if just search forums, webpages, etc. to see where people are doing it at. Enjoy!

[pom_sandhu]

thanks a lot man....i really appreiciate it

[2501]

I am looking at more 240's, and I was wondering what you guys pick for suspension, mainly in the coilover area. I know alittle about suspension, and plan to learn more.. FAST... but since im still the neophyte here, I want some advice.