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taran! · 10-16-2012, 10:18 AM

Before you part out your masterpiece you should get some photos burning some rubber, whether that be sliding or burnouts. Something haha anyways your car will always be my favorite! ��

Good luck with the Evo (even though you should get a Sti)

niscur29 · 10-16-2012, 11:06 AM

Dude, I know that you are going through with the family thing. I did almost three years ago, when our first kid was born, where I got rid of my extensive gun hobby and sold it all off for my 240 as well as make our crotch rockets basically unusable . For the 240, my logic was that it will be something my son and I can have and work on together for the foreseeable future as well as go out and cruise around in it when hes old enough. Fortunately for us our DD is an 09 WRX thats tricked out enough to still make it fun to drive around but still comfortable for the family. We are working on number 2 but we both agree that getting rid of the 240 would be pointless after the shear amount of time/money/sacrifice put into it.

I Know you are probably getting input from everyone and their brother but all I would say is think about it before jumping into a part out. If the car is really no financial impact besides insurance and the occasional gas run to keep it from sitting then keep it. Most of us older ones on here gone through the kid thing, some more than once, and it does really clear up priorities, but your car is at the point where it appears to not need much time and effort to keep looking clean etc.

Also on the EVO, one reason we went with the WRX instead of the EVOX was the fact that the EVO had no trunk room. Hell the WRX is already tight with a forward facing recaro kids seat and a stroller in the back, but it could at least fit car seat comfortably on the other side as well as another stroller and groceries on top if need be.

Flicktitty · 10-16-2012, 11:22 AM

Best of luck bud! I understand 100% where you are coming from. Living in this climate it really sucks to have so much time,money,sweat and tears into a car that can only be driven a few months of the year let alone one a few times out of those months that its not extremely hot, or raining or chance of a storm, etc. I've often pondered the "used evo" idea. but just not at this time. Look forward to seeing what you come up with and how you progress.

Teddy · 10-16-2012, 11:23 AM

I say sell the baby.

Who's with me?

sex14 · 10-16-2012, 11:23 AM

parting out? gheeeeeeey lol jk. i hear u damon im almost in the same dilemma, wife is 8 months pregnant, i cant really say what to do with mine yet. hope everything goes well with ur next build and hope u make at least more than half what u have spent on this 240 it was and awesome 90+ page to scroll thro tho.

KiLLeR2001 · 10-16-2012, 11:58 AM

I saw this coming from a mile away. I am not surprised in the slightest. I wish you luck in the Evo realm Damon, but personally I'd choose an STi. I'm pretty sure STi's have Nissan rear differentials too <3.

CamryOnBronze · 10-16-2012, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teddy

I say sell the baby.

Who's with me?

lololol

I have been thinking this over for the last two months. I think I have analyzed it from just about every angle possible. It's true that the car isn't costing me anything while it just sits out there in the garage and gets driven once every couple of weeks, but that isn't all that enjoyable for me. Last summer when I drove the car 17,000 miles and my wife and I could take it on road trips and whatnot, I really enjoyed it. Not to mention the fact that I still had plenty to work on and change to keep me occupied. Now that the car is more or less complete, and I really don't have any free time to spend in the garage working on it or driving it, I have really begun to lose interest.

A car that I can only enjoy by myself for a very limited amount of time per year is of little use to me at this stage in my life. The same can be said about a car that requires attention on a weekly basis to continue to run effectively. If I am going to be able to continue to travel and go to events throughout the year, I need to be able to bring my girls with me. That simply isn't going to happen in the 240. It seems to have run its course in my life and as hard as it is to let it go, it truly is time for me to try something new.

As for STis, I like Subarus, but I would never want to own one. Especially not one with 70k+ miles on it. All of the Subarus I have been around have blown up or had head gasket issues constantly. On top of that, I'm just not into the design of the engine and learning about something that is 100% new to me for a daily driver. They're cool cars, but I personally prefer the Evo.

I guess I'll just say that I am not parting out my car because I am broke, my wife made me, or it is costing me too much money. Starting a family has just changed my life in ways that I never could have foreseen, and I want something different out of a project car at this point in my life.

Not to mention that I won't have to scrape my car before work every morning, since it will be able to sit in the garage. I've only had to do that for a week and a half so far this year and I am already sick of it! lol.

sex14 · 10-16-2012, 03:34 PM

hack up the s13 and stretch it like a limo one of a kind plus family friendly and possibly another front page on a car magazine.

va240dude · 10-16-2012, 04:13 PM

Definitely crazy this is happening, but I totally understand your reasons man. Family is super important and as they grow, they'll need you around more. When I got married I sold my RX7 and S14 project- because I understood like you, at the end of the day, it's just a car. My wife needed me. Now I have another s13 7 years later and working on trying to find that balance in between responsibilities to the family. If I ever need to let it go, it will be because of it getting in the way of family. Well played Damon, it's been a great ride on Zilvia!

dtfdanyo · 10-16-2012, 04:45 PM

put the zeros in the Evo

tricky_ab · 10-16-2012, 04:46 PM

This thread has turned into the great last victory lap of Zilvia

Fracture · 10-16-2012, 06:01 PM

Please do one final proper photo shoot before you start parting it out, as a sort of closure. This car has become something of a legend, and an important part of Zilvia history. This thread has given me (and I'm sure many others) so much inspiration, I hate to see it come to an end but all good things must. /salute

s0fa king · 10-16-2012, 08:49 PM

sorry to hear bud. life is different when someone is helpless & depending on you. my son is 2, i know the feeling. If you feel like youre doing the right thing, more power to you.

angel mkiv · 10-16-2012, 10:58 PM

Idk why I'm gonna visit zilvia for now...hope I can't get some parts of this inspirational build for mine since this build is what got me started

Darren · 10-17-2012, 08:44 AM

^^ LOL ^^

people really are taking this hard haha

ixfxi · 10-17-2012, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamryOnBronze

Well, this post is sure to ruffle some feathers, lol. I'll just get it out there and then try to explain myself a bit:
I've decided to part out my TYPE X and move on to a new adventure.
There, I said it! lol. I got chills typing that out. But yeah, as I am sure you guys can tell, things have slowed down over here quite a bit lately. After my daughter was born in June, I quickly began to learn blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah

Damon

pussy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zamutista

Damon-
As cheesy as this sounds....your car is my iPhone wallpaper and is the car I show everyone when describing my project goals. I only recently discovered your car and blog and fell in love with both. In fact you responded recently to a question I had about determining whether or not my type-x fin was genuine or a fake. You responded and for that simple reply you gained major respect. Thanks for being so giving of your time, knowledge and experience. I will carry on with my Type-X build. Inspired by your build and in hopes of acquiring if only one piece of your car to carry on the legacy of your car. yeah yeah...cheesy, I know....but honest.

Thanks and Congratulations on your build..... of your car but most importantly your FAMILY.

DZ

^ also a pussy

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamryOnBronze

lololol

I have been thinking this over for the last two months. I think I have analyzed it from just about every angle possible. It's true that the car isn't costing me anything while it just sits out there in the garage and gets driven once every couple of weeks, but that isn't all that enjoyable for me. Last summer when I drove the car 17,000 miles and my wife and I could take it on road trips and whatnot, I really enjoyed it. Not to mention the fact that I still had plenty to work on and change to keep me occupied. Now that the car is more or less complete, and I really don't have any free time to spend in the garage working on it or driving it, I have really begun to lose interest.

boo hoo

WAAAAAAAAAAAH

i cant drive my car the way ide like to. no shit, thats what happens when you build a car with negative 6 degrees of camber, custom control arms, reinforcement bars x10, slammed, ac delete, heat delete, *.* delete

you end up with a gloss shell of a car that people admire but is not drivable

maybe next time, a lill bit of long-term vision.... in the meantime

Drifting-pedobear · 10-17-2012, 09:59 AM

i want to buy the shell so i can crash it into a wall; just because everyones dicks are so hard for a s13...

kyles1988 · 10-17-2012, 10:12 AM

mark@union · 10-17-2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixfxi

i cant drive my car the way ide like to. no shit, thats what happens when you build a car with negative 6 degrees of camber, custom control arms, reinforcement bars x10, slammed, ac delete, heat delete, *.* delete

you end up with a gloss shell of a car that people admire but is not drivable

Amen. I stopped paying attention when you took the heat out of a car that doesn't get tracked.

Best of luck with the next endeavour.

Matej · 10-17-2012, 03:15 PM

When will it be a convenient time to inquire about purchasing the Super Mirrors?

CleanAndLegit · 10-17-2012, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matej

When will it be a convenient time to inquire about purchasing the Super Mirrors?

no mine muahahahaha, i'm guessing he'll just be posting up and first come first serve

TomShanK · 10-17-2012, 05:01 PM

I spilled my tears on xceed about this thing, looking forward to the partout I guess? Brakes. yum.

CamryOnBronze · 10-17-2012, 06:36 PM

I took the car out last night and took a bunch of photos, so hopefully I can turn them into something decent. I went out and buried the needle a few times, ripped some burnouts, etc. and then brought it home and tore into it. I sold my complete 180SX aero locally last night, so the process is well under way.

To be honest, a lot of the nicest parts have already sold to friends of mine and people on here that both have the money, are great to work with, and have nice cars. I will be posting the first wave of parts from the interior and exterior on Monday of next week. I need to remove parts and document them tomorrow evening to be ready for this.

Just as a heads up, the following items are gone or pending payment already:

Bride ZEROS
Nardi steering wheel
Bride door panels, arm rest, and glove box
NeXt Miracle X Brace
Do-Luck Floor Bar
D-MAX floor mats

Complete Kouki 180SX Aero
Ganador Mirrors
Raybrig Headlights
Endless brakes
ARC coil pack cover

A lot of great parts will still be available. I apologize to people that got their hopes up, but locals and the people that have taken care of me in the past get priority. I'll have a nice parts list up on Monday for everyone! Hopefully what's left of the exterior, interior, and suspension.

Okinawandrifter87 · 10-17-2012, 06:39 PM

Damon did you at least get video footage of the burnouts, etc?

BBurr20 · 10-17-2012, 07:15 PM

damn sad to see this thing go. you did great work! btw would u ship the hood?

Pinggg · 10-17-2012, 07:50 PM

This is very sad to see a car like this get parted, but family/life is deff more important.
Goodluck!

tricky_ab · 10-17-2012, 08:44 PM

Damnit! I thought you were not going to sell the Zeros

And I wanted a shot at Endless...

All the cool stuff has been spoken for...

VAs13 · 10-17-2012, 08:54 PM

This was by far my favorite car on zilvia and im glad to have gotten a few things from it.

xpinoyxmk · 10-17-2012, 09:56 PM

NOOO!! I was hoping to pick up the 180sx aero, damn.

Sucks to see this car being parted out but family is always first!

MAHALOHAWAII · 10-17-2012, 10:02 PM

forget the parts! DIBS ON DAMON!

10-16-2012, 11:22 AM	#2883
Flicktitty Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Age: 37 Posts: 3,685 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Best of luck bud! I understand 100% where you are coming from. Living in this climate it really sucks to have so much time,money,sweat and tears into a car that can only be driven a few months of the year let alone one a few times out of those months that its not extremely hot, or raining or chance of a storm, etc. I've often pondered the "used evo" idea. but just not at this time. Look forward to seeing what you come up with and how you progress. __________________ 2JZ-GTE Swapped S13 Coupe - 1994 Supra Turbo

10-16-2012, 11:23 AM	#2884
Teddy Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AutoFactory REALIZE Posts: 5,213 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	I say sell the baby. Who's with me? __________________ www.realize-jp.net

10-16-2012, 11:58 AM	#2886
KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	I saw this coming from a mile away. I am not surprised in the slightest. I wish you luck in the Evo realm Damon, but personally I'd choose an STi. I'm pretty sure STi's have Nissan rear differentials too <3. __________________

10-16-2012, 04:13 PM	#2889
va240dude Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 千葉県／Virginia/Under my 240 Age: 42 Posts: 2,833 Trader Rating: (161) Feedback Score: 161 reviews	Definitely crazy this is happening, but I totally understand your reasons man. Family is super important and as they grow, they'll need you around more. When I got married I sold my RX7 and S14 project- because I understood like you, at the end of the day, it's just a car. My wife needed me. Now I have another s13 7 years later and working on trying to find that balance in between responsibilities to the family. If I ever need to let it go, it will be because of it getting in the way of family. Well played Damon, it's been a great ride on Zilvia! __________________ 180SXオタクだ!

10-16-2012, 04:45 PM	#2890
dtfdanyo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 748 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	put the zeros in the Evo __________________ tEAM tUCK

10-16-2012, 10:18 AM	#2881
taran! Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Age: 31 Posts: 78 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Before you part out your masterpiece you should get some photos burning some rubber, whether that be sliding or burnouts. Something haha anyways your car will always be my favorite! �� Good luck with the Evo (even though you should get a Sti)

10-16-2012, 11:06 AM	#2882
niscur29 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Back IN FL, bring nice cars to the fail state! Age: 43 Posts: 481 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Dude, I know that you are going through with the family thing. I did almost three years ago, when our first kid was born, where I got rid of my extensive gun hobby and sold it all off for my 240 as well as make our crotch rockets basically unusable . For the 240, my logic was that it will be something my son and I can have and work on together for the foreseeable future as well as go out and cruise around in it when hes old enough. Fortunately for us our DD is an 09 WRX thats tricked out enough to still make it fun to drive around but still comfortable for the family. We are working on number 2 but we both agree that getting rid of the 240 would be pointless after the shear amount of time/money/sacrifice put into it. I Know you are probably getting input from everyone and their brother but all I would say is think about it before jumping into a part out. If the car is really no financial impact besides insurance and the occasional gas run to keep it from sitting then keep it. Most of us older ones on here gone through the kid thing, some more than once, and it does really clear up priorities, but your car is at the point where it appears to not need much time and effort to keep looking clean etc. Also on the EVO, one reason we went with the WRX instead of the EVOX was the fact that the EVO had no trunk room. Hell the WRX is already tight with a forward facing recaro kids seat and a stroller in the back, but it could at least fit car seat comfortably on the other side as well as another stroller and groceries on top if need be.

10-16-2012, 11:23 AM	#2885
sex14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WA Age: 36 Posts: 243 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	parting out? gheeeeeeey lol jk. i hear u damon im almost in the same dilemma, wife is 8 months pregnant, i cant really say what to do with mine yet. hope everything goes well with ur next build and hope u make at least more than half what u have spent on this 240 it was and awesome 90+ page to scroll thro tho.

10-16-2012, 03:34 PM	#2888
sex14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WA Age: 36 Posts: 243 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hack up the s13 and stretch it like a limo one of a kind plus family friendly and possibly another front page on a car magazine.

10-16-2012, 04:46 PM	#2891
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	This thread has turned into the great last victory lap of Zilvia

10-16-2012, 06:01 PM	#2892
Fracture Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 71 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Please do one final proper photo shoot before you start parting it out, as a sort of closure. This car has become something of a legend, and an important part of Zilvia history. This thread has given me (and I'm sure many others) so much inspiration, I hate to see it come to an end but all good things must. /salute

10-16-2012, 08:49 PM	#2893
s0fa king Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: earth Posts: 755 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	sorry to hear bud. life is different when someone is helpless & depending on you. my son is 2, i know the feeling. If you feel like youre doing the right thing, more power to you.

10-16-2012, 10:58 PM	#2894
angel mkiv Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seattle, wa Posts: 727 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Idk why I'm gonna visit zilvia for now...hope I can't get some parts of this inspirational build for mine since this build is what got me started

10-17-2012, 08:44 AM	#2895
Darren Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: kelowna, bc, canada Age: 48 Posts: 680 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	^^ LOL ^^ people really are taking this hard haha

10-17-2012, 09:59 AM	#2897
Drifting-pedobear Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: seattle, wa Age: 33 Posts: 937 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	i want to buy the shell so i can crash it into a wall; just because everyones dicks are so hard for a s13... __________________ RIGHTWHEELDRIVE.com

10-17-2012, 10:12 AM	#2898
kyles1988 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 1,026 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews

10-17-2012, 03:15 PM	#2900
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	When will it be a convenient time to inquire about purchasing the Super Mirrors?

10-17-2012, 05:01 PM	#2902
TomShanK Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 939 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I spilled my tears on xceed about this thing, looking forward to the partout I guess? Brakes. yum.

10-17-2012, 06:36 PM	#2903
CamryOnBronze Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MI Age: 38 Posts: 3,916 Trader Rating: (131) Rides Gallery: CamryOnBronze Feedback Score: 131 reviews	I took the car out last night and took a bunch of photos, so hopefully I can turn them into something decent. I went out and buried the needle a few times, ripped some burnouts, etc. and then brought it home and tore into it. I sold my complete 180SX aero locally last night, so the process is well under way. To be honest, a lot of the nicest parts have already sold to friends of mine and people on here that both have the money, are great to work with, and have nice cars. I will be posting the first wave of parts from the interior and exterior on Monday of next week. I need to remove parts and document them tomorrow evening to be ready for this. Just as a heads up, the following items are gone or pending payment already: Bride ZEROS Nardi steering wheel Bride door panels, arm rest, and glove box NeXt Miracle X Brace Do-Luck Floor Bar D-MAX floor mats Complete Kouki 180SX Aero Ganador Mirrors Raybrig Headlights Endless brakes ARC coil pack cover A lot of great parts will still be available. I apologize to people that got their hopes up, but locals and the people that have taken care of me in the past get priority. I'll have a nice parts list up on Monday for everyone! Hopefully what's left of the exterior, interior, and suspension. __________________ CamryOnBronze.com

10-17-2012, 06:39 PM	#2904
Okinawandrifter87 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3,959 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Damon did you at least get video footage of the burnouts, etc? __________________ Driftphreak87

10-17-2012, 07:15 PM	#2905
BBurr20 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Frankfort, IL Age: 34 Posts: 160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	damn sad to see this thing go. you did great work! btw would u ship the hood?

10-17-2012, 07:50 PM	#2906
Pinggg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Coconut Creek, Florida Age: 30 Posts: 1,255 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	This is very sad to see a car like this get parted, but family/life is deff more important. Goodluck!

10-17-2012, 08:44 PM	#2907
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Damnit! I thought you were not going to sell the Zeros And I wanted a shot at Endless... All the cool stuff has been spoken for...

10-17-2012, 08:54 PM	#2908
VAs13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,098 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	This was by far my favorite car on zilvia and im glad to have gotten a few things from it.

10-17-2012, 09:56 PM	#2909
xpinoyxmk Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 712 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	NOOO!! I was hoping to pick up the 180sx aero, damn. Sucks to see this car being parted out but family is always first!

10-17-2012, 10:02 PM	#2910
MAHALOHAWAII Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Age: 34 Posts: 136 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	forget the parts! DIBS ON DAMON! Last edited by MAHALOHAWAII; 10-17-2012 at 10:56 PM..