http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums This is for general CAR RELATED talk and chit chat. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:27:39 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95997-planning-ono-buying-new-car-need-opinins-s2k-sc300-cr-x.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:14:45 GMT A bit lengthy, but I really need some opinions.

So this spring I will be in the market for a "new" car. My budget is going to be around 15k + or -. Over the years I have fallen in love with alot of cars and this will be a graduation gift to myself. I'm just trying to think a few months ahead (cuz its fun) and I need some insight in to what would be the best choice. Opinions encouraged.

My current wish list in no particular order.

1. S2000 - Prices have dropped a lot now that they have been around for 9-10 years. Lately I've been seeing early year S2000s with around 50-60k miles for as low as maybe $12k-$15k. All I'd do as far as mods is I/H/E, Hard top, suspension and Wheels over the span of about a year after I buy the actual car and call it a day. As far as insurance goes, I'm 22, but it will be under my parents til i'm 25.



2. Lexus SC300 (92-95) - These don't seem to be in as much demand as the hondas and prices seem to reflect that. After scrolling craigslist for the past few months, it looks like you can pick one up with a decent body around $4-5k. With my $15k budget, I'd have money to spare to do a 1jzgte (cheaper than 2jzgte) swap. With any left over money I'd use to just do suspension/wheels/turbo - pretty much as far as it will take me til I meet my budget.



3.CR-X (90-91) - I've had 4 EFs, 2 being CR-Xs and the CR-X was my first car when I was 16 (so I have more of a sentimental feeling toward this car). Since I could pick up a pretty decent shell for bout $3k, this would give me room for ALOT of mods. Possibly k20/suspension the whole deal.



Things to note:
I live in IL so even though we do have snow/salt I still own my del sol AND a Nissan Pathfinder for the snow. For the CR-X and SC300, they will never have to be inspected or go through emissions since they are 1995 and below, so I can do whatever setup I want.

Well there it is. If you guys could give me some insight/opinions that would be great.
Thanks

-Mike ]]> JDM Universe CRXman http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95997-planning-ono-buying-new-car-need-opinins-s2k-sc300-cr-x.html http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95985-timing-h22a4.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:23:04 GMT Iv got a 1997 prelude and i went to retard the timing but the distributor will not move because the holes the bolt sticks in will just let the bolt in and it will not let the distributor move to advance or retard the time. Why is it like this and what can i do if anything? Iv got a 1997 prelude and i went to retard the timing but the distributor will not move because the holes the bolt sticks in will just let the bolt in and it will not let the distributor move to advance or retard the time. Why is it like this and what can i do if anything? ]]> JDM Universe preludevtec http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95985-timing-h22a4.html http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95954-belt-morning-cold-start-up-belt-chirp-squeaking-sound-help.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:36:46 GMT D16y8 vtec 2000 canadian Si
(This only happens ONLY on DAMP/MOIST/Cold morning start ups)!
When I got the car 3 years ago the dealer said they've changed the belt so it was never making the noise before. but why would the belt be making the chirping/squeal sound on a fairly new belt?

2006 127,000km - 2009 155,400km!!
did the dealer actually do the belts

Its anoying and embarassing as hell for 4km's and then go's away for the whole day when the moistures gone !!!!

Here's an EXAMPLE but ya'll should know already YouTube - Belt Squeal ]]> JDM Universe JDMEXforme http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95954-belt-morning-cold-start-up-belt-chirp-squeaking-sound-help.html http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95951-lexus-sc400-used-160k-too-many.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:22:52 GMT I was looking at getting a 93 SC400 listed at 3900. Is 160k miles too many. I was looking at getting a 93 SC400 listed at 3900.

Is 160k miles too many. ]]> JDM Universe RepeteDB http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95951-lexus-sc400-used-160k-too-many.html http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95950-atts.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:17:36 GMT My 1997 Prelude SH H22a4 vtec has over 250 hp and i heard if they are over that then the ATTS automaticly turns off is this true? If so why and is it dead weight ? Im not sure how heavy the box is but any wieght i can shed is great the car is 3140 with me in it , so its not the lightest car. Thanks My 1997 Prelude SH H22a4 vtec has over 250 hp and i heard if they are over that then the ATTS automaticly turns off is this true? If so why and is it dead weight ? Im not sure how heavy the box is but any wieght i can shed is great the car is 3140 with me in it , so its not the lightest car. Thanks ]]> JDM Universe preludevtec http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95950-atts.html http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95949-ricer-demotivation-poster-vote.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:59:00 GMT I came across a hilarious picture today and just HAD to make a demot poster. Vote for your favorite or feel free to suggest the text. NUMBER ONE: Image: http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/ScreaminEagle/Ricedemot2.jpg NUMBER TWO: Image:... I came across a hilarious picture today and just HAD to make a demot poster. Vote for your favorite or feel free to suggest the text.

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]]> JDM Universe Ax http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95949-ricer-demotivation-poster-vote.html http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95932-timing-h22a4.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:33:42 GMT Iv got a H22a4 in my 1997 prelude. im putting nitrous on it and it says to retard the timing 4 degrees. I cant fing any timing marks Where and how do i do this? Thanks Iv got a H22a4 in my 1997 prelude. im putting nitrous on it and it says to retard the timing 4 degrees. I cant fing any timing marks Where and how do i do this? Thanks ]]> JDM Universe preludevtec http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95932-timing-h22a4.html http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95926-bmw-auto-4-door-320i-vs-00-ek-2dr-gsr-swap-cai-0-60-a.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:39:40 GMT who would win, lol! who would win, lol! ]]> JDM Universe JDMEXforme http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95926-bmw-auto-4-door-320i-vs-00-ek-2dr-gsr-swap-cai-0-60-a.html http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95905-sti-s2k.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:11:01 GMT So I'm thinking about getting a different ride. I've been looking at the Sti's and the S2000 is pretty sick too. So any input on which one is better performance wise? Thanks in advance :driving: ]]> JDM Universe JDMlove http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95905-sti-s2k.html http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95859-hurry-act-now.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:20:39 GMT Honda : Civic:eBay Motors (item 250528128280 end time Nov-14-09 19:31:59 PST)

If anyone is looking for a sick EG, they should get on this! ]]> JDM Universe thablasta http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95859-hurry-act-now.html http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95727-why-can-lexus-make-new-car-honda-can.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:27:58 GMT BMW has there updated Z4 and Lexus has a totally new car. Also Honda pulled out from F1. I thought they were doing good, I see more new civics than new corolla's on the road, so why does Honda need to pull the S2000 and cancel the upcoming NSX? aren't they saving money by pulling out from
F1? ]]> JDM Universe JDMEXforme http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95727-why-can-lexus-make-new-car-honda-can.html http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95707-s2000-wrx.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:09:26 GMT Hey everybody,

I need some advice on which car I should get. Right now im stuck between a 2002 S2000 or a 2004 WRX. Right now i drive a 2007 accord as a daily. I'm 5"10 and dont really need much room since the car is just for me. Im most likely not gonna do any mods to the cars besides maybe lowering. Just wanna know the pro's and con's of each car. Thanks! Oh yeah almost forgot to mention i live in washington so its some what snowy during the winter. ]]> JDM Universe ExplicitD http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95707-s2000-wrx.html http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95692-i-need.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:04:16 GMT a bb4 carbon fiber hood! anyone plz??? a bb4 carbon fiber hood! anyone plz??? ]]> JDM Universe andysh2b http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95692-i-need.html http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95606-little-concerned-need-some-advice.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:23:10 GMT Hey there guys just picked up my type r replica headlights today from the shop buy my house.....im a little concerned about the seal around it from preventing water from getting in... anyone have any suggestions about what i can use to seal it a little better? Thanks Travis Hey there guys just picked up my type r replica headlights today from the shop buy my house.....im a little concerned about the seal around it from preventing water from getting in... anyone have any suggestions about what i can use to seal it a little better?


Thanks
Travis ]]> JDM Universe travisrex http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/95606-little-concerned-need-some-advice.html