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Finkingtons · 01-10-2016, 08:15 PM

Just wanted to ask some other owners/enthusiasts a question I've been itching to ask for a while, but finally decided to ask it. I'm 17, and just bought my first 240 yesterday, its a 91 S13 coupe, however, it is an automatic transmission. I've been looking for probably 2 years to find a good, well condition, 5 speed S13 within 300 miles of me, and couldn't manage to do it. I was however given the opportunity to own an almost mint condition 240sx with 70,000 original miles, zero rust, minimal cosmetic wear, etc. The only problem I have is that its an automatic. So I guess my question is, how acceptable to others is an automatic S13? I am currently unable to swap it to a 5 speed, and to be honest, I like the car the way it is. and in my opinion shouldn't have to spend almost a thousand dollars on it just to be accepted. I know I shouldn't care what other people think, but in some ways I do. Its not like I can't drive stick, I have another car that I daily that is a 5 speed, but couldn't turn this offer down, automatic trans or not. Hopefully this thread is acceptable, and ALL opinions are appreciated. Thanks!

dizzariot · 01-10-2016, 08:24 PM

I have nothing nice to say. I'm practicing extreme self-control.

Almighty So · 01-10-2016, 08:25 PM

^loooool this is why i haven't been posting lately. on the same mission.

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Originally Posted by Finkingtons

Hopefully this thread is acceptable

hahahaha ill give you a pass in my book since this made me laugh.

crimsonrockett built a pretty cool s13 that was auto iirc.

it's more about your attitude and modifications to the car in my opinion.

a clean stock auto 240 will ALWAYS be cooler than a shit beat up 5 speed with tasteless mods.

refer to Doing it Wrong thread and Doing it Right thread.
They will hopefully set you on the right path of not doing dumb shit to your car.

Reece · 01-10-2016, 08:31 PM

Is this fucking real oh my god

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Originally Posted by Almighty So

refer to Doing it Wrong thread and Doing it Right thread.
They will hopefully set you on the right path of not doing dumb shit to your car.

listen to this

Almighty So · 01-10-2016, 08:34 PM

All my friends are here

Kuma · 01-10-2016, 08:44 PM

If you like it auto, keep it auto. Might keep dbags from trying to buy it off you at the gas station. If someone hates on you for having an auto car, it'll save you a lot of time getting to know them before figuring out they suck. Kind of like people with confederate flags or anti-vaccine bumper stickers.

Reece · 01-10-2016, 11:08 PM

Idk man the best 240 I ever owned was an auto

deolio · 01-11-2016, 04:04 AM

as long as you aren't going to try to pass if off as a drift car who cares. good daily.

RB25GUY · 01-11-2016, 05:27 AM

All you guys with these nice answers im proud of all of yous... yea man, i would just get a sick stall converter and drag it.

imoverherre · 01-11-2016, 05:28 AM

Pictures of said car?

If it's clean? Why switch it you said it was hard to find an unmolested s13 with 300 miles from you. Why fuck up a really good car. Just to fit in the group?

economix · 01-11-2016, 06:11 AM

If it's what you like, go for it. Don't let anyone sway you, even the purist driving shamers who say you must have three pedals in order to enjoy your ride.

bmaddock · 01-11-2016, 07:09 AM

lol, nice diary submission.

Just swap it, it's not as hard as you think, you'll learn a lot and enjoy it more.

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Originally Posted by Almighty So

refer to Doing it Wrong thread and Doing it Right thread.
They will hopefully set you on the right path of not doing dumb shit to your car.

+100000

Finkingtons · 01-11-2016, 07:28 AM

Thanks for the answers, I feel better about keeping it auto now. The most I'll be doing to it is coils and wheels to sit pretty, other than that it'll be stock, so yeah. I'll post some pictures of it up of it later tonight.

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Originally Posted by imoverherre

Pictures of said car?

If it's clean? Why switch it you said it was hard to find an unmolested s13 with 300 miles from you. Why fuck up a really good car. Just to fit in the group?

Yeah, that's my logic lol. I didn't actually plan on doing the swap, but just wanted to hear others opinions on an auto S13.

tuzzio · 01-11-2016, 08:11 AM

step one: stop being a pussy

who gives a fuck what thousands of people with shitboxes think about your car.

dizzariot · 01-11-2016, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tuzzio

step one: stop being a pussy

who gives a fuck what thousands of people with shitboxes think about your car.

+235,467,676,678.08

I'd get more e-peen if I had 18" wheels, stretched tires, and mega camburrrr...but instead I have 16" and decently sized tires. Go with what you feel...

...but first, tell us how you feel about HOONIGAN and plasti-dip?

KAT-PWR · 01-11-2016, 09:30 AM

You're 17, young, and impressionable. You bought the car because you wanted one and obviously the automatic didn't bother you that much. It's an S-bucket, save money and slowly buy the 5 spd stuff then swap it to learn about turning wrenches. Keep fluids in it and enjoy the car.

Rich260z · 01-11-2016, 09:45 AM

Meh, if everything works, they make decent daily drivers. I drove my auto s13 for 2 years pretty much 100% stock. Then I was an idiot and spent money on it.

5280VertDET · 01-11-2016, 10:54 AM

Keep it, do other stuff first. Wear and tear items, bushings, suspension etc...

Enjoy it for what it is, if you want power down the line then think about factoring in a trans swap.

I am finishing my auto SR20 swap with a forcedfour shift box to control it. I don't plan on drifting or much road racing, but mostly a daily driver and canyon crusier.

http://www.forcedfour.com/shiftboxbasic2.htm

It's meant for DSMs, but chatting with the owner it should be able to control the RE04 as well. Kinda of push button shift system with protection and programmable shift points. Plus, I can switch between the OEM TCU and this box. That's the plan anyway...

Almighty So · 01-11-2016, 11:10 AM

^ that's pretty damn cool

ixfxi · 01-11-2016, 11:56 AM

Its a transmission, the only purpose it serves is to shift the car for you - or for you to do it manually.

My car started out as a SOHC auto. After numerous years, the auto started to slip and I chucked it in the gutter and swapped to manual. Then when I blew up the SOHC, I swapped the SR20DET. Fortunately, by then I already had all the nice parts on my car: wheels/tires/brakes/suspension/differential/seats/etc. Adding power LAST has always managed to keep my cars from getting wrapped around telephone poles, curbs and mountain sides. Power is the typically the problem. Most guys here want more power like they want a longer penis, its never enough. Learn to be happy with what you have.

First, I would be more concerned about what motor is in it. You have a DOHC, so thats nice. Hopefully the paint is nice and the interior is black.

Swapping that transmission is a weekend job.

ps: Dont worry about people who comment "ah man its an auto" because those are (were) the same people who used to say "ah man its a 240SX, should have gotten the 300ZX"

Crazyced · 01-11-2016, 12:05 PM

And with dark enough tints, nobody at the meets will be the wiser.

Finkingtons · 01-11-2016, 01:33 PM

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Heres some quick pictures I took when I got home from the long journey bringing her home, haven't had time to take any after I washed her, oops. Salt is a bitch. And yes, the interior is black.

10psitx · 01-11-2016, 01:40 PM

Keep the car auto until it becomes necessary to swap it...my son and my nephew both have auto SR20 powered cars and they are great. Best to put time and effort into refurbishing the suspension, brakes and maintenance items on the car first.

AnonymousBlackX · 01-11-2016, 01:49 PM

looks better than my s13.....

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Heres some quick pictures I took when I got home from the long journey bringing her home, haven't had time to take any after I washed her, oops. Salt is a bitch. And yes, the interior is black.

Reece · 01-11-2016, 02:12 PM

That thing is clean as fuck. First order of business, wash it immediately and put it away until spring.

I wouldn't do much aftermarket wise other than some coils and nice wheels and some interior stuff. I'd give anything to have another clean auto 240 daily driver. But like everyone else I decided to do a manual swap and turn that one into my drift car and so on... No idea where the thing is now. Probably in a dump.

Almighty So · 01-11-2016, 02:45 PM

first order of business, trade for auto kouki s14? hehe

SoundEfx · 01-11-2016, 03:53 PM

Do what YOU think is best for YOU and not what others think you should do.

I have had a few boosted cars and ALL of them were auto because I got tired of hearing about manuals being superior. Keep in mind that this was from the Honda fanboys who couldn't shut up about vtek....lol

Also, when I was in the market for a 240, I only looked for autos because I knew they would have been the least molested....lol

The point is to do what YOU want to your car and leaving it auto is not a bad thing.

Finkingtons · 01-11-2016, 05:00 PM

Yep, car was washed and waxed, now just waiting for a day when the roads are dry so I can safely transport it to storage for the rest of winter. Ill upload some more pics after it was cleaned and of the interior as well, soon. I am also not letting myself fuck this thing up lol. Coils and wheels are the most that's going to be done, I love the stock interior in the condition its in. I have also decided that I will probably leave it auto. Next 240 will definitely be a 5 speed. I appreciate all the responses! Pics soon

simmode1 · 01-11-2016, 05:02 PM

Edit: Nevermind.

NOTsliden · 01-11-2016, 05:13 PM

dont hack that car up. it might be cool now but you will regret it later and try and put it back to clean form. Under coat everything underneath and some por-15 will be your friend to keep the rust grimlens away on top of washing it off regularly. i think a clean Automatic build would be pretty cool. and when one blows up you can practicly get another one for free.

01-10-2016, 08:15 PM	#1
Finkingtons Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Automatic S13 Opinions? Just wanted to ask some other owners/enthusiasts a question I've been itching to ask for a while, but finally decided to ask it. I'm 17, and just bought my first 240 yesterday, its a 91 S13 coupe, however, it is an automatic transmission. I've been looking for probably 2 years to find a good, well condition, 5 speed S13 within 300 miles of me, and couldn't manage to do it. I was however given the opportunity to own an almost mint condition 240sx with 70,000 original miles, zero rust, minimal cosmetic wear, etc. The only problem I have is that its an automatic. So I guess my question is, how acceptable to others is an automatic S13? I am currently unable to swap it to a 5 speed, and to be honest, I like the car the way it is. and in my opinion shouldn't have to spend almost a thousand dollars on it just to be accepted. I know I shouldn't care what other people think, but in some ways I do. Its not like I can't drive stick, I have another car that I daily that is a 5 speed, but couldn't turn this offer down, automatic trans or not. Hopefully this thread is acceptable, and ALL opinions are appreciated. Thanks!

01-10-2016, 08:24 PM	#2
dizzariot Post Whore! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 5,511 Trader Rating: (47) Feedback Score: 47 reviews	I have nothing nice to say. I'm practicing extreme self-control. __________________ *The mark of a true sucka: 'RARE JDM' & 'OLD LOGO NISMO'*

01-11-2016, 04:04 AM	#8
deolio Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 35 Posts: 4,694 Trader Rating: (13) Rides Gallery: deolio Feedback Score: 13 reviews	as long as you aren't going to try to pass if off as a drift car who cares. good daily. __________________

01-11-2016, 06:11 AM	#11
economix Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 185 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	If it's what you like, go for it. Don't let anyone sway you, even the purist driving shamers who say you must have three pedals in order to enjoy your ride. __________________ 89 240SX w S14 SR20; 95 JDM 180SX S13 SR20; 09 Acura TL SH; 18 Jaguar XE S

01-11-2016, 09:30 AM	#16
KAT-PWR Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: US Posts: 2,040 Trader Rating: (11) Rides Gallery: KAT-PWR Feedback Score: 11 reviews	You're 17, young, and impressionable. You bought the car because you wanted one and obviously the automatic didn't bother you that much. It's an S-bucket, save money and slowly buy the 5 spd stuff then swap it to learn about turning wrenches. Keep fluids in it and enjoy the car. __________________ MRP Manufacturing

01-10-2016, 08:44 PM	#6
Kuma Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: The last house on the right Age: 38 Posts: 758 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you like it auto, keep it auto. Might keep dbags from trying to buy it off you at the gas station. If someone hates on you for having an auto car, it'll save you a lot of time getting to know them before figuring out they suck. Kind of like people with confederate flags or anti-vaccine bumper stickers.

01-11-2016, 05:28 AM	#10
imoverherre Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: south gate Age: 32 Posts: 526 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Pictures of said car? If it's clean? Why switch it you said it was hard to find an unmolested s13 with 300 miles from you. Why fuck up a really good car. Just to fit in the group?

01-11-2016, 08:11 AM	#14
tuzzio Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 2,605 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	step one: stop being a pussy who gives a fuck what thousands of people with shitboxes think about your car.

01-11-2016, 09:45 AM	#17
Rich260z Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 621 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Meh, if everything works, they make decent daily drivers. I drove my auto s13 for 2 years pretty much 100% stock. Then I was an idiot and spent money on it.

01-11-2016, 10:54 AM	#18
5280VertDET Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Denver Age: 40 Posts: 2,052 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Keep it, do other stuff first. Wear and tear items, bushings, suspension etc... Enjoy it for what it is, if you want power down the line then think about factoring in a trans swap. I am finishing my auto SR20 swap with a forcedfour shift box to control it. I don't plan on drifting or much road racing, but mostly a daily driver and canyon crusier. http://www.forcedfour.com/shiftboxbasic2.htm It's meant for DSMs, but chatting with the owner it should be able to control the RE04 as well. Kinda of push button shift system with protection and programmable shift points. Plus, I can switch between the OEM TCU and this box. That's the plan anyway... __________________ S13 Vert \| SR \| PE1420 \| 5-Speed \| 15x9.5 - 0 \|

01-11-2016, 11:56 AM	#20
ixfxi Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangin on my chest Account: BANNED #fucksupreme Age: 82 Posts: 5,932 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Its a transmission, the only purpose it serves is to shift the car for you - or for you to do it manually. My car started out as a SOHC auto. After numerous years, the auto started to slip and I chucked it in the gutter and swapped to manual. Then when I blew up the SOHC, I swapped the SR20DET. Fortunately, by then I already had all the nice parts on my car: wheels/tires/brakes/suspension/differential/seats/etc. Adding power LAST has always managed to keep my cars from getting wrapped around telephone poles, curbs and mountain sides. Power is the typically the problem. Most guys here want more power like they want a longer penis, its never enough. Learn to be happy with what you have. First, I would be more concerned about what motor is in it. You have a DOHC, so thats nice. Hopefully the paint is nice and the interior is black. Swapping that transmission is a weekend job. ps: Dont worry about people who comment "ah man its an auto" because those are (were) the same people who used to say "ah man its a 240SX, should have gotten the 300ZX"

01-11-2016, 12:05 PM	#21
Crazyced Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 380 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	And with dark enough tints, nobody at the meets will be the wiser.

01-11-2016, 01:33 PM	#22
Finkingtons Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	image (5).jpg image (4).jpg Click em'. Heres some quick pictures I took when I got home from the long journey bringing her home, haven't had time to take any after I washed her, oops. Salt is a bitch. And yes, the interior is black.

01-11-2016, 01:40 PM	#23
10psitx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: La Grange Texas Age: 49 Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Keep the car auto until it becomes necessary to swap it...my son and my nephew both have auto SR20 powered cars and they are great. Best to put time and effort into refurbishing the suspension, brakes and maintenance items on the car first.

01-11-2016, 03:53 PM	#27
SoundEfx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WA Posts: 1,250 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Do what YOU think is best for YOU and not what others think you should do. I have had a few boosted cars and ALL of them were auto because I got tired of hearing about manuals being superior. Keep in mind that this was from the Honda fanboys who couldn't shut up about vtek....lol Also, when I was in the market for a 240, I only looked for autos because I knew they would have been the least molested....lol The point is to do what YOU want to your car and leaving it auto is not a bad thing. __________________

01-11-2016, 05:00 PM	#28
Finkingtons Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yep, car was washed and waxed, now just waiting for a day when the roads are dry so I can safely transport it to storage for the rest of winter. Ill upload some more pics after it was cleaned and of the interior as well, soon. I am also not letting myself fuck this thing up lol. Coils and wheels are the most that's going to be done, I love the stock interior in the condition its in. I have also decided that I will probably leave it auto. Next 240 will definitely be a 5 speed. I appreciate all the responses! Pics soon

01-11-2016, 05:02 PM	#29
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Edit: Nevermind. __________________ "Simplicity is the key to brilliance." - Bruce Lee

01-11-2016, 05:13 PM	#30
NOTsliden Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: norfolk Age: 30 Posts: 58 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	dont hack that car up. it might be cool now but you will regret it later and try and put it back to clean form. Under coat everything underneath and some por-15 will be your friend to keep the rust grimlens away on top of washing it off regularly. i think a clean Automatic build would be pretty cool. and when one blows up you can practicly get another one for free.