new car - s14a?

right, been talking with my dad, who HATES my ek because its ridiculously inpractical, and he's agreed when my next pay comes in, he' would lend me a little cash to get a new car, and sell my ek asap to pay him back.
wanted rwd for a while, and this is a good chance to get something to get sideways in

been looking at s14's, s14a's in particular and not found one i really like for the money i'll be spending - around £2800 - £3000

was looking at this blue 98' touring

cat d, but could use that to get the price down. few nice touches, like the rolled and flared arches

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=330473149550&Category=18238&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2

views???

ive messaged him asking a few questions and the all important 'best price' to seduce me into making the trip down to london

I'm sensing a few S14s repping the TOA scene soon lol.

Looks really clean. I'd ask more about the Cat D as a rear bumper wouldn't write a car off... What's the REAL damage underneath?

yeah definately hawked in on that no one writes a car off for a bumper. (apart from my ek sir because they could get an import bumper, even though a standard ek4 sir has a uk prefacelift bumper same as any other ek) haha.
could be a good bargaining tool. hasnt messaged back yet. i'm liking this one

thats a pretty good looking car right there

Ive seen cars written off for a front bumper...

Hi David,

I don't have any pictures of the damage as it was the previous owner. It was so light that the original bumper was still used- but it was new lights etc. (Rear).

The VVT rattle is fine in honesty- it comes on from a fresh start up, and the goes after 30 secs, or when you put it in first and get the clutch up. The engine is pretty much smooth when warn- I am not even sure if it actual VVT rattle, or just simple cold engine!

Again the interior- when I say worn, its really 7/10, but the pictures make it look perfect.There are a few marks here and there, but its fine.

Tell you what- I was going to take it in to get my headunit connected properly, and get a new right hand bulb. If you are ok with the issues (I can supply a new bulb if you want)- I wont let it go any less than £2700.

Its a genuinely good S14a- I go the SXOC meets, and I think mine is one of the better ones.

Hope that helps.

Kam

sounds good mate....but what about the s2k

S2k may have to wait till next year, so this would fill the space nicely!

FAO Ezza - the vvt rattle, is that common? And expensive to put right? Is it often miss-took for some other rattle, like a bottom end knock? Wouldn't like a full rebuild...

I've been looking a lot into these as I was going to get one a while back. VVT rattle is really common. There is no known cure, but it's not a serious issue. It doesn't damage the engine, it just sounds pants. It's only on start up and goes once the engine is warmed up. Engine rebuilds may or may not sort it, and if it does, the rattle may come back after a few weeks, months or years.
The other things to look for are just the standard things like the rear arches, which have been sorted on this one, and major rust underneath by the sills, and especially underneath the side skirts.

Good to know dude!
Off work Monday - Wednesday. May go check it out

its a bangaaa remmember i told you to get rid of the scooby.... i dont think you should go near this.....

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its a bangaaa remmember i told you to get rid of the scooby.... i dont think you should go near this.....

based on? overall its pretty clean IMO. i definately want an s14a, so try and find any good ones. post them here

Jdm Silvia s14a

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201036367511470/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/silvia/make/nissan/radius/1500/postcode/wv69hz/page/1?logcode=p

seems cheap, very cheap.

^^ must be a non-turbo that cheap

messaged the blue s14 back.
low balled his ass at £2,500 - even at £2,700 i think its a good deal.

taking everything into acount - and the few little mods it is the best ive found, especially for the money

Walbro high capacity fuel pump.
NGK cold grade “7” plugs.
Bren Device welded shut at 14psi.
Mongoose Twin 3” exit sensible full system- from turbo back. Twin de-cat.
Apexi induction kit, with genuine fitting kit.
High capacity wing mounted intercooler- S15 spec.

KYB AGX Dampers all round.
Apex -30mm comfy springs.
Whiteline rear Pineapple subframe rings.
Front & Rear Godspeed anti-roll bars (30mm front, 28mm rear).
Polyurethane droplinks.
Front Polyurethane ARB mounts.
Polyurethane Steering rack bushes.
Rear adjustable camber arms.
Full geometry set-up at DMS (Toe, Camber, Caster etc all sorted.)

6 Paddle XTD Clutch.
Lightened and Balanced matching Chromoly flywheel.
Apex shifter

Nissan 350z JDM alloys.
Professionally flared & rolled rear arches by Arch Enemy.
Genuine Swedish spec S14a clear front bumper indicators.
Clear side repeaters.
HID 6000k lights.
De-bricked front number plate holder.
Standard S14a touring spec side skirts & headlight washers.

^^ Nice spec... dave good luck with the purchase.

well lets see what he says about the offer, plus it may not be so clean in person, as in the pictures.

this video sealed the deal in my mind lol

champ s14 - rapid for a standard engine/turbo
the chatter is ridiculous