[billboa]

I am in the market for a nice s14 to start drifting with. Ive done tons of research on skylines as that was wat i was gonna get, but now i dont have more than 4k to spend on a car. I decided to go with the s14 because its an inexpensive drifter that can still look like a nice, newer car. I did search for this already but didn't really find nething.

The one im looking at right now is a 1995 and seems to be a decent lil car for a good price but im not sure of the lil quircky things that may be wrong with it. Wat type of things go wrong on 240sx or just s14 in general that i can look for?

Sry for the noob post...I just dont want to go in there uneducated and buy a lemon 240....

thx:haha:

[SpuGen]

Get one with 5lug.
Check for rust.

Pretty much it.
S14's have less problems than S13's since S13's are more common. Everything else is just maintenance stuff.

DON'T GET ONE WITH RUST! Not worth it.
5 Lug is a nice plus. Pay the $500 markup on 5Lug S14's instead of weasting $500 in parts + extra for labour.

[Qasual]

S14's are great, especially a S14.5.

But if you're drifting, I'd probably take a 240sx because it's cheaper and parts are pretty east to get for it.


I would be sad to crash a S14 lol.

[TypeRNammer]

S14's are great, especially a S14.5.

But if you're drifting, I'd probably take a 240sx because it's cheaper and parts are pretty east to get for it.


I would be sad to crash a S14 lol.

When are you going to update your journal? It's been so long!

[JSALES]

the S14 you're looking at, is it black with around 170,XXX kms?

[Qmx323]

dude theres a nice 97 red s14 for 4500 on here but its auto :C

[GabAlmighty]

I'd get an S13 and put that extra money into it. But that's just me.

[oldsnail]

i would go for an S14 240sx LE.. bone stock has lsd and 5 lug vs the base 4 lug and no lsd.

i would take the s14 because it is filled with more creature comforts and seems to attract attention as it ages.

not to mention that the s13 has some technology advances that were dropped in the s14. such as 4 wheel steering (hicas ).

the ka24de is a reliable engine from nissan and found in various of vehicles throughout their line up. my folks have an 1996 altima since new and it is still running strong with that engine..

[noventa]

Well, I am on my second s14 both 1995 obd 1 with a standard transmission both bought used. The first one was a stock ka and the one I have now has a microtech sr20. Neither car ever had any mechanical problems or electrical issues. However, on both cars the front windshield moulding were falling off by around 2004. Could be an issue or maybe I have bad luck. On the Ka, I got the classic ticking timing chain or timing chain tensioner problem at around 180,000 km. This is a good car for working on as there is tons of room in the engine bay for you to work around. And the sweetest part of owning this girl is that you do a lot of cheap upgrades thanks to the interchangeability between her and her more powerful siblings such as the GTR, GTi_R, Slivias and 300zx's.

[JSALES]

did the S14 LE and SE come with a sunroof? or was that just the LE?

[Qmx323]

s14 SE doesnt have sunroof just LE

[Kilinim]

If the s14 you're looking at is black, has about 170k, and has lowering springs, don't bother. A buddy of mine already looked at it and it's ok if you want to fix things right away. There's a reason it only costs $4,400. I have an s14 myself and it's a great car. Rust is common on the strut towers so make sure you look at that. Other than that issue, s14's can run forever provided you take care of whatever minimal issues you encounter. Good luck and take your time so you find the right one.

[JSALES]

If the s14 you're looking at is black, has about 170k, and has lowering springs, don't bother. A buddy of mine already looked at it and it's ok if you want to fix things right away. There's a reason it only costs $4,400. I have an s14 myself and it's a great car. Rust is common on the strut towers so make sure you look at that. Other than that issue, s14's can run forever provided you take care of whatever minimal issues you encounter. Good luck and take your time so you find the right one.

what else was wrong with it? i was looking into that car as well not too long ago

[Leopold Stotch]

s14 SE doesnt have sunroof just LE

not true

i have a SE and it has a sunroof as well i have a VLSD too stock

main differences from SE to LE

5 lug with 16" wheels.
standard abs
standard fog lights
Leather seats
white face gauges
aero parts

issues i had

fuel pump
timing chain guide rattle

the latter being more a nuisance than a problem, from what i remember it doesn't cause problems but they are recommended to be removed.

i have a 95 engine has less than 170k and is only a bit more than that black one being referred in the thread.

[Qmx323]

not true

i have a SE and it has a sunroof as well i have a VLSD too stock

main differences from SE to LE

5 lug with 16" wheels.
standard abs
standard fog lights
Leather seats
white face gauges
aero parts

issues i had

fuel pump
timing chain guide rattle

the latter being more a nuisance than a problem, from what i remember it doesn't cause problems but they are recommended to be removed.

i have a 95 engine has less than 170k and is only a bit more than that black one being referred in the thread.

lol shit i was gonna say "all s14 have sunroof" til i looked at the stock photo of a SE wikipedia had and it looked like it didnt LOL

[elkayem]

mooman is selling his.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs140.snc1/5972_129481782958_509447958_3295553_8189698_n.jpg

[ncrx]

nice s14 to start drifting with? why bother, guaranteed u will have smashed into a curb within 3 months.

[!Yaminashi]

mooman is selling his.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs140.snc1/5972_129481782958_509447958_3295553_8189698_n.jpg

If I had the cash, I would grab this car SO fast..

[!e.lo_]

If the s14 you're looking at is black, has about 170k, and has lowering springs, don't bother. A buddy of mine already looked at it and it's ok if you want to fix things right away. There's a reason it only costs $4,400. I have an s14 myself and it's a great car. Rust is common on the strut towers so make sure you look at that. Other than that issue, s14's can run forever provided you take care of whatever minimal issues you encounter. Good luck and take your time so you find the right one.

in burnaby?
yea i checked that car out. price reflects condition.
rust starting on front shock towers, don't know about rears. under the body there's some rust. something was ticking in the engine, maybe the timing chain+tensioner like mentioned before.
that car was lowered ridiculously, the front springs are like.. 2in... shocks are probably stock height and blown =S

[billboa]

thx for the comments everybody, going to go look at her this sat and hopefully bring her home with me. Ill make sure to look for the things you guys suggested.

Ya I know a s13 would be a better place to start, but everyone and their sister drifts s13, and you have to deal with rust way more with s13. I wouldn't mind a s13 coupe, but for a decent one seems like I could get a s14 at that price. The one im lookin at right now I think is a SE, but its a pretty good price, and it isn't that black one with 170 km...thk god.

that other black one that "mooman" is selling is im sure way out of my budget and ide hate to practice doing wall taps in that nice of a car:p

[c4@urdoor]

mooman is selling his.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs140.snc1/5972_129481782958_509447958_3295553_8189698_n.jpg


YUMMY.

Did he make a FS thread? I can't seem to find one.

[!Tigger]

i think thats my cousins old s14 lol, so sexy

[billboa]

So the S14 i was looking at fell through, im thinking of taking a look at that black one and if its alrite get it, drive it for a few months and swap a sr in her. So to the ppl that acctually checked the car out, how bad is the rust? how bad is the ticking? nethign else i should know about it?

[SpuGen]

http://www.northwestnissans.com/board/showthread.php?t=105924

You might like this one.

[mekaw]

you sound like a mad tyte drifter

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

mooman is selling his.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs140.snc1/5972_129481782958_509447958_3295553_8189698_n.jpg

yup, and he is still selling his DC2 R as well

[c4@urdoor]

^
I already asked once in this thread but i'll ask again, where the heck can I find info on the car? Craigslist ad, revscene for sale thread? I can't find anything.

[billboa]

http://www.northwestnissans.com/board/showthread.php?t=105924

You might like this one.
I like that one a lil too much. Its outta my price range and is in the states tho. If i was gonna go thru the hassle of getting one from the states ide get one with a sr already as they seem so be almost the same price as stock ones here.

Also if i put that car into a wall or curb or sumtin, ide feel pretty sad to smash up such a nice car.

[billboa]

So any one else have ne info on the black s14 with 170,000 km for 4400 on craiglist?

[tofu1413]

go look at lepold stotch's car.

i know the guy in person, and his is one of the cleaner S14's out there.

you wont regret buying his! i mean its only 600 more than the black one.. (which sounds like its full of problems)

[Moo Man]

^
I already asked once in this thread but i'll ask again, where the heck can I find info on the car? Craigslist ad, revscene for sale thread? I can't find anything.

No I haven't made a thread on it yet. Just decided a couple weeks ago I wanna let go of both my cars. But I'm a lazy mofo so I havent gotten around to post it up yet. It has almost everything cept for interior and brakes on it.

-Custom molded wide body (non rice style, very oem like actually, can't even tell its widened until you look at the gas door)
-super wide super advans in polished finish
-S14 blacktop SR20det swap with Power FC
-Full turbo manifold/exhaust setup
-Zeal B6 coilovers and full suspension arms/sway bars/tension bars... bars..... etc
-custom paint
-broken front bumper (from a giant pot hole)
-S15 helical LSD

that's a very brief idea of whats done to it, and I'm asking $14000

not trying to threadjack btw, the guy's just wondering so I figured I'd answer
I'll post up a FS thread with pics when I'm less lazy. :D

[Leopold Stotch]

^ totally worth it

but if you can't spare 15000 i know one for 5000 hahaha

ty tofu

[billboa]

thx everybody for the info, ended up finding a GREAT s14 at a real good price.

[kenny@s2ki]

Post pictures!!!

[billboa]

Ima put them on imageshack tmr. Been busy driving and trying to find why my battery isn't charging and I just need to new serpentine belt. I bought a new battery and me and a buddy went to pick-a-part and took an alternator outta a s13, as thats wat we thought the problem was originally. I got the belt for $20 from lordco and me and a buddy are putting it in tmr morning. So I have to charge my battery with a battery charger then I can go cruise for a couple hours then bring it back and throw it on the charger for a couple hours. Its like I have an electric car that I have to put gas in lol.

My short shifter is such a little bitch, it rotates when I shift sometimes(feels so dirty) and if it rotates too much it totally fucks up and I can't go into ne gear till I play with it so I guess ima go back to stock shifter. And to top that off my veilside shift knob rattles like a mofo at high rpm and wont screw tight enuf so it rotates also, its looks pretty nice but ide rather go stock or sumtin clean. Will a stock s13 shifter fit or can ne1 recommend me a better short shifter?:mad:

I LOVE THE AFFECTS OF LSD!! every car I have drifted had an open dif and wow im never going back.:D Even with the stock KA with intake, full exhaust from headers back, apexi coilovers and LSD it busts out so easy and controllably. I have a feeling that I definitely found the right one! Now every1 pray for rain, my tires r gettin fooked and its suposed to snow soon :thumbsup:

[Leopold Stotch]

I hsve a stock shifter if you want


But the ssk you have sounds like the one I have at high rpms it will rattle cuase the threads aren't tight enough
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[billboa]

Stock shifter feels so amazing compared to that POS sort shifter:thumbsup:

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

mooman is selling his.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs140.snc1/5972_129481782958_509447958_3295553_8189698_n.jpg

except justin's ride aint gonna be cheap, he put quite a bit of work on his

[Beardo85]

I am in the market for a nice s14 to start drifting with. Ive done tons of research on skylines as that was wat i was gonna get, but now i dont have more than 4k to spend on a car. I decided to go with the s14 because its an inexpensive drifter that can still look like a nice, newer car. I did search for this already but didn't really find nething.

The one im looking at right now is a 1995 and seems to be a decent lil car for a good price but im not sure of the lil quircky things that may be wrong with it. Wat type of things go wrong on 240sx or just s14 in general that i can look for?

Sry for the noob post...I just dont want to go in there uneducated and buy a lemon 240....

thx:haha:



HAHAHAHAHA. Don't forget to PM me when you crash your beloved drift car, I'm always looking for spare parts.