Help me guys, I am being sucked back to the darkside!

[Throttle]

To get back to the topic of this thread, what are you going to do HB?

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

peep game homie http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87914

 

[kwong2001]

The TC is sick body or not. Watch out for major mods for that car! I almost bought one before my Nissan. The only reason I didn't was the finanacing they offerred me. 2 each his own though.

Only thing about mods for the vvt-i or any variation of it, is that they don't really make anything to control it. I know Apexi makes one, but I think it's only for the celica. But see, toyotas all have different wiring harnesses for the different cars. Like my corolla has the same engine as a celica gt, but I can't use it's ECU.

Anyhoo, i'm sure the mods will come pretty quick. BTW, did you look at the corolla XRS, Matrix XRS or Celica GTS? All those are supposed to be pretty quick. Only downside is they're all top end.

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

To get back to the topic of this thread, what are you going to do HB?

I am blowing my wad on car suspension.............yeehaw!

 

[Skyline Racer]

I Was leaving but hmm... Nice little mod on the engine there. And I only like the TC, I was talking about the other two, I think the xb looks like a deranged soap box. I Get addicted to auto threads!

 

[Lessen]

Happy Bunny Hops!

dude, my car does that sometimes, especially if the road is just a tad slick.. fuckin pisses me off.

 

[Throttle]

Good choice

 

[Skyline Racer]

dude, my car does that sometimes, especially if the road is just a tad slick.. fuckin pisses me off.

Haha, I'm sure your joking, But if you are not... I was talking about my bike... LOL.

 

[kwong2001]

HB, one thing about coilovers, if you make any changes in ride height, your suspension geometry will change. Especially your camber.

After you install it, take it to an alignment shop that guarantees the work for life, so if it goes out of adjustment, they'll fix it for free. So if you change the ride height, it won't cost you anything for a new alignment.

Also, if you can, take the car to the track and adjust your ride height and dampening to your driving style. Just bolting on coilovers like JIC's is stupid without tuning it. I have a friend with an STi and he's got JIC's and his car handles like poop cuz he doesn't know how to set it up properly.

 

[Skyline Racer]

I'd get the TEIN Super Street shock kit for my 240sx. Its about 1100, But its fully adjustable and Will do the job for cruzing and An occasional race at the motorpark.



Later

 

[jon2]

Just had to pop in here cuz I know blazer and SR... HONDA'S ROCK THE SCENE!!!!! Honda came in first into the scene and everyone else just followed. Granted to SR and Blazer, Nissans are awesome. I have always wanted a 180sx, Better look to them. I too have looked into them quite often. I seem to find more parts and have connections to getting parts for my Honda EF9...

 

[kwong2001]

They make that for my car, but i heard it's a poopy suspension for the track. I'll be going with hotchkis stage 2, no coilovers, it's just springs.

 

[Skyline Racer]

Just had to pop in here cuz I know blazer and SR... HONDA'S ROCK THE SCENE!!!!! Honda came in first into the scene and everyone else just followed. Granted to SR and Blazer, Nissans are awesome. I have always wanted a 180sx, Better look to them. I too have looked into them quite often. I seem to find more parts and have connections to getting parts for my Honda EF9...

Jon, Relocate and we will make a team. Team Whosthosedudesagain!

You and your Honda.
Me and my 240sx.


We will be unstoppable and we will quickly become sponsered by JUN! hahaha

 

[jon2]

THat would be pretty cool. People do gawk at me when I drive up...oooohh another asian boy in a honda..then I step out..Damn a tall asain boy in a honda.LOL. I do it for the love of honda's and learning.

 

[Lessen]

Haha, I'm sure your joking, But if you are not... I was talking about my bike... LOL.

No, unfortunately I'm not. It's called wheel hop. It happens when the drive tires can't get grip but also don't spin out. So they basically do both on and off real quick. they grip and slow then slip then grip then slip and it'll keep happening until you back off the throttle to find the grip to keep the tires down and actually move the car. While this is happening the tires want to "jump" and the suspension has a hard time keeping the tires on the ground, thus creating a "hop". In a FWD car it makes the entire front end feel like it's gonna fall apart. Better suspension and tires can reduce the issue but I have no plans on turning my mercaptin smelling civic into a pimped ricer.

 

[Skyline Racer]

Jon- Ah, No problem with you and a Honda, They are just haters. I Can tell you go for the sleeper look.

No, unfortunately I'm not. It's called wheel hop. It happens when the drive tires can't get grip but also don't spin out. So they basically do both on and off real quick. they grip and slow then slip then grip then slip and it'll keep happening until you back off the throttle to find the grip to keep the tires down and actually move the car. While this is happening the tires want to "jump" and the suspension has a hard time keeping the tires on the ground, thus creating a "hop". In a FWD car it makes the entire front end feel like it's gonna fall apart. Better suspension and tires can reduce the issue but I have no plans on turning my mercaptin smelling civic into a pimped ricer.

Oh Okay dude, My Bad. I get where you are coming from now.

 

[kwong2001]

No, unfortunately I'm not. It's called wheel hop. It happens when the drive tires can't get grip but also don't spin out. So they basically do both on and off real quick. they grip and slow then slip then grip then slip and it'll keep happening until you back off the throttle to find the grip to keep the tires down and actually move the car. While this is happening the tires want to "jump" and the suspension has a hard time keeping the tires on the ground, thus creating a "hop". In a FWD car it makes the entire front end feel like it's gonna fall apart. Better suspension and tires can reduce the issue but I have no plans on turning my mercaptin smelling civic into a pimped ricer.

Haha, i've got that same problem. It feels like the car is about to fall apart on me. Happens especially in the rain when i take off a little too fast.

 

[Lessen]

it's all good. I just thought I'd explain. It really aggravates me though. so does the 15 inch wheels and the poopy shifter feel (especially 3rd gear), oh, did I mention the poopy 15" wheels? I can't wait till this thing is paid off. I'll be over 25 so it'll be time for a real sports car.

Happens especially in the rain when i take off a little too fast.

exactly. sucks ass.

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

I'd get the TEIN Super Street shock kit for my 240sx. Its about 1100, But its fully adjustable and Will do the job for cruzing and An occasional race at the motorpark.



Later

I am still looking at the Tein SS's. The beauty of the JIC's is I can drop it like 2.5 inches or better and lose absolutey NO suspension travel. And Jon2, what was the FIRST Japanese production car? Who made the FIRST Japanese sports car? Say it, we know you can, and it ain't a Honda..........

 

[Skyline Racer]

HB- How the hell did you get that Avatar so wide? Can we do that too now?