Official old grumpy assholes of zilvia thread

[spooled240]

Originally Posted by S14rebuild

I know it was a joke, i was responding jokingly...but exitspeed over here thinks its a f1 racecar

Well the car is technically based on a racecar and I think that's what he meant.

[deolio]

Originally Posted by spooled240

Serious question: would anyone build a 240 with today's prices and parts scarcity?

Stacking parts for my third currently. The hunt for the rare parts at decent prices can be fun when it?s not frustrating

[KA24DESOneThree]

Originally Posted by spooled240

Serious question: would anyone build a 240 with today's prices and parts scarcity?

Hell yes. And I'd build a 240 despite the fact that they're nearly 180 degrees off my profession of restoring vintage European cars.

But if I build another 240, I might miss the chance to experience a nice Integra or Civic. If I build another 240, I might not get to try a Corolla GT-S or an '04 STi or an Evo VI Tommi Makinen or Elise.

Anyone got any stock tips?

[dizzariot]

[QUOTE=gbaby2089;6390982]

I'm saying any car bought as anything beyond basic transportation, especially those that are 'status symbols' are immature.

[\QUOTE]

I can see your point here.

Originally Posted by gbaby2089

And there's nothing wrong with that! We should just own up and say I bought this thing because I wanted it.

Outgrowing a car because you no longer enjoy it? Sure.

Outgrowing a car because somehow it is arbitrarily 'under' your maturity level? Not a real thing.

Boomers are out driving around in 1930's-60's hot rods with big flames on the sides & loud exhausts, that isn't really any different from an S14 with M Sports aero, SR and SSR Minerva. Neither is any more or less mature than the other, nor than a C63 AMG with its OEM ECU producing a bevy of fart noises on overrun.

That's all I'm saying. Exitspeed picked a bad word to frame things, he's already essentially expressed as much. That's the whole argument.

...and here.

...but this I disagree with. I think that type of style falls under what you call 'keeping up with the joneses'.

Originally Posted by spooled240

Serious question: would anyone build a 240 with today's prices and parts scarcity?

So this MAYBE falls into the maturity thing: If you pull a dizzariot and spend a little more for a perfectly running, OEM example, then yes. I think a lot of dudes make themselves hate the 'process' because they buy something that requires a ton of maintenance before you can even drive, let alone purchase 'exciting' things for the car.

So yes, I'd buy another good example, and maybe build a motor on the side. In the meantime I can still drive the car when I get bored. I always thought I'd get heavily into building motors to dump into an SChassis car but I just got content with preservation. If you buy something nice outright, you're chillin.

[S14rebuild]

Here i am..owned s-chassis cars for 16 years.

I just took my 97 s14 that ive owned for 12 years, stripped it bare shell, and built it the way ive always imagined it. With no rush, no cutting corners. I use to daily the car. Slammed, aero, sr20, but everything was rigged and slapped together. Nothing proper. I final had the time todo it(not my daily anymore) and could afford the project. Was it financially smart todo? Idk depends who u ask... will it ever drive like a new car? No, but im not filling those rolls with this car. Ive driven it 100 miles now( pulled the motor back out to rebuild it) but the time driving it, i couldnt stop smiling. Was the most enjoyable 240 ive owned. It was pure heaven and what ive always wanted achieved from my builds. My advice ive given to the younger kids getn into this hobby...have a normal daily, solid transportation, it will help u in work, family and just life. Built a project car on the side.

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by S14rebuild

If u think a factory evo is a "racecar" then u fukn retarted


Sorry for the double post

Man I can?t believe people still use that word. It?s up there with the N word and f*g.

But anyway...you know wtf I mean.

Does everything have to be an argument with you guys? It?s no wonder I?m so fucking cranky on here.

[afishysilvia]

If you’re not building a 240 or Z why the fuck are you on this forum haha

[S14rebuild]

Originally Posted by exitspeed

Man I can?t believe people still use that word. It?s up there with the N word and f*g.

But anyway...you know wtf I mean.

Does everything have to be an argument with you guys? It?s no wonder I?m so fucking cranky on here.

Mentally handicap...........

And no its not up there with the n-word or f-word

Lmao

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by exitspeed

Man I can?t believe people still use that word. It?s up there with the N word and f*g.



But anyway...you know wtf I mean.



Does everything have to be an argument with you guys? It?s no wonder I?m so fucking cranky on here.

What's wrong with Racecar?

[deolio]

Originally Posted by afishysilvia

If you?re not building a 240 or Z why the fuck are you on this forum haha

Right?! Sure seems like the most active members on here these days have sold their s/z-chassis and are just sticking around to talk shit

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by afishysilvia

If you?re not building a 240 or Z why the fuck are you on this forum haha

Pretty much for the Future RWD thread and the fact I?ve been handing out on here for damn near 20 years. I mostly ignore the rest of the forum. Thanks for asking though.

[S14rebuild]

Glad uve decided to stick around...almost 10 yrs off zilvia, great comen back and seening it going strong...the 1 local to my area forum, i was a top active member died out completely, and i refuse to have any social media presence, so zilvia is my only outlet to be annoying on

[dizzariot]

Originally Posted by exitspeed

Pretty much for the Future RWD thread and the fact I?ve been handing out on here for damn near 20 years. I mostly ignore the rest of the forum. Thanks for asking though.

1. Being cranky in the thread for being cranky is highly encouraged.

2. Being offended by words is also part of that.

3. Being on Zilvia is also a prerequisite for 1 & 2.

[MrMigs]

Originally Posted by S14rebuild

Here i am..owned s-chassis cars for 16 years.

I just took my 97 s14 that ive owned for 12 years, stripped it bare shell, and built it the way ive always imagined it. With no rush, no cutting corners. I use to daily the car. Slammed, aero, sr20, but everything was rigged and slapped together. Nothing proper. I final had the time todo it(not my daily anymore) and could afford the project. Was it financially smart todo? Idk depends who u ask... will it ever drive like a new car? No, but im not filling those rolls with this car. Ive driven it 100 miles now( pulled the motor back out to rebuild it) but the time driving it, i couldnt stop smiling. Was the most enjoyable 240 ive owned. It was pure heaven and what ive always wanted achieved from my builds. My advice ive given to the younger kids getn into this hobby...have a normal daily, solid transportation, it will help u in work, family and just life. Built a project car on the side.

Nah screw that son I daily my drift car lolol you best believe I use it for everything from going to work, going on dates, tracking, cruising by the beach, mountains. 18 years of ownership and 424,000 miles. I've wanted other new cars, but (to me) they just never had the same combination of fun, connectedness, ease of repair, appearance, and cost of ownership.

[spooled240]

Originally Posted by MrMigs

Nah screw that son I daily my drift car lolol you best believe I use it for everything from going to work, going on dates, tracking, cruising by the beach, mountains. 18 years of ownership and 424,000 miles. I've wanted other new cars, but (to me) they just never had the same combination of fun, connectedness, ease of repair, appearance, and cost of ownership.

That's amazing. The car must be at a reasonable ride height with OEM aero. I could easily drive my s14 everyday but at its current height and aggressive aero its such a drag to drive. I've contemplated raising it up or even going back to all OEM aero because it took a lot of the fun out of driving it.

[MrMigs]

Originally Posted by spooled240

That's amazing. The car must be at a reasonable ride height with OEM aero. I could easily drive my s14 everyday but at its current height and aggressive aero its such a drag to drive. I've contemplated raising it up or even going back to all OEM aero because it took a lot of the fun out of driving it.

It does have OEM aero now. I'd say the ride height is respectable... tucking a little bit of tire, not much stretch.. maybe just slight. Stretch is nice... it's just that the fkn railroad tracks dent the crap out of wheels with that setup if I don't see them in time to slow down.

My car has had phases... I mean, I used to do full aero with zip-tied bumpers about 10 years ago. And you know how that goes... hit a bump in the road and eject my fiberglass bumper into the intersection. A cop sees... thinks I'm driving drunk, but I'm not LOL. It was ... pretty fukn hilarious times to be honest, but these days I just don't feel like dealing with it hahaha

[SupaDoopa]

I mean, I don't daily any of my toy cars - and I call them that because race car usually means dedicated track cars worth more than a house which mine are not as I do take them out for a cruise once in a while - as they weren't really built for mountain driving or hitting the beach. They're just not practical for any of that. Having a nice, comfortable, reliable daily that has a warranty and rental on it in case shit goes bad is nice. Peace of mind goes a long way. If you're justifying driving your 20+ year old 240 because you 'like driving it every day,' you must be broke, stupid or both because my spinal chord disagrees with you. 90's cars will drive they were built in the 90's. Late model cars will drive like grandpappy just got back from the war with a shit back and doesn't want to feel any road feedback when he hits people crossing the road.

[jr_ss]

I think an apology to the guy offended would serve a great deal here. A mod screwed up, got called out and they ghost this thread without the courtesy of doing so. Take responsibility for your actions as all other members would are required to. You aren?t better than us...

[MrMigs]

Never had a reason not to drive this 20 year old car. Maybe your spine is weak or you're overweight. Or you modded your car to the point where it sucks to drive it. Dunno what to tell ya.

[afishysilvia]

Originally Posted by MrMigs

Never had a reason not to drive this 20 year old car. Maybe your spine is weak or you're overweight. Or you modded your car to the point where it sucks to drive it. Dunno what to tell ya.

Spineless is the term...often happens with men nowadays.

[spooled240]

Yeah idk. My s14 could be daily'd 100% but it's mostly because it still has working AC, heat, radio, full interior and softer spring rates. I think I just need to throw the JDM front bumper on it or raise the whole car up..maybe both.

Maturity level isn't dictated by car choice, but rather the amount of absurdity (scraping, angled driveway entry/exits) that you're willing to deal with.

[dizzariot]

Originally Posted by spooled240

Maturity level isn't dictated by car choice, but rather the amount of absurdity (scraping, angled driveway entry/exits) that you're willing to deal with.

This is another really good way to put it lol.

Originally Posted by jr_ss

I think an apology to the guy offended would serve a great deal here. A mod screwed up, got called out and they ghost this thread without the courtesy of doing so. Take responsibility for your actions as all other members would are required to. You aren?t better than us...

Wait what mod ghosted this thread? What's going on...?

[SupaDoopa]

My S14 Silvia is not something I want to daily because as I previously stated, it's a toy. It's made to perform on a track - not on the street. It has nothing to do with my weight or my spine or whatever other stupid shit you're spewing. I also have no reason to go off and daily my S14 every day when I specifically purchased a comfortable car to do so.

Maybe you daily yours because you're broke or stupid. Don't know what to tell ya.

[FaLKoN240]

Originally Posted by jr_ss

I think an apology to the guy offended would serve a great deal here. A mod screwed up, got called out and they ghost this thread without the courtesy of doing so. Take responsibility for your actions as all other members would are required to. You aren?t better than us...

You're right. I posted his IP address as proof that he was creating another account to troll with.

The IP address which isn't as incriminating as you or anyone else would be lead to believe.

I'm sorry.

Are you happy now?

[zombiewolf513]

If it isnt incriminating, then how does it prove he was creating another account?

[keioffice]

Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

You're right. I posted his IP address as proof that he was creating another account to troll with.

The IP address which isn't as incriminating as you or anyone else would be lead to believe.

I'm sorry.

Are you happy now?

Wrong. Made the other account because I didn't remember the password to my this account because it is so old (2005). Then I found an old file with my password for this account. I don't think the other account even had any posts. You got mad at what I said, not that I had 2 accounts. I do appreciate you crossing out the IP though, you were man enough to do that.

[FaLKoN240]

Originally Posted by zombiewolf513

If it isnt incriminating, then how does it prove he was creating another account?

Having a duplicate account of a banned account is worthy of an IP ban.

Originally Posted by keioffice

Wrong. Made the other account because I didn't remember the password to my this account because it is so old (2005). Then I found an old file with my password for this account. I don't think the other account even had any posts. You got mad at what I said, not that I had 2 accounts.

I'm sorry I exposed your IP address. Let's move on.

[S14rebuild]

Why no ban then?

[keioffice]

Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

I'm sorry I exposed your IP address. Let's move on.

Sorry you got so rumbled by what I said, didn't mean to hurt your sensibilities.

Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

Having a duplicate account of a banned account is worthy of an IP ban.

I don't think the other account is banned though... Oh now I get it, like I said I forgot my password to this account that I made in 2005. I tried to make that other account but not recently, it was never approved. I ended up finding my password for this one. Don't try and act like I just recently tried to make that other account lmao to troll, lmao. And it is kind of racist to assume because someone uses german words they are a nazi. Oh and yes I edited this because I saw you were trying to infer I just recently made the other account to troll, no I just didn't remember the password to this one. Later

Originally Posted by S14rebuild

Why no ban then?

because the other account was never banned because it was never approved in the first place
And I never made it with the intention to troll, I made it because I forgot my password to this one.

[KA24DESOneThree]

He apologized, it doesn't need a response. Shut the fuck up and let the thread continue.