instead, i got a GTI VR6 (thats a VW for those who dont know)

its a fantastic car. matchstick red, black leather interior, and a hell of a lot of power on demand through the 5 speed transmission.

not only is it quick, but it handles the road really well too. in fact, even in the rain it handles like a dream.

but a lot of GTI owners do stuff like at the euro-spec bumpers, or headlights, or whatever onto thier cars.

ive heard nothing of this dual VR6 thing though. i cant imagine how it would be possible, and im almost positive that two engines arent an option in europe

Europe gets all the cool cars...Impreza 22B STi...Nissan Skyline...even the damn Honda Type R's, not to mention the new Peugeot RC concepts...and they have better gas...especially than here in Cali...what the fuck is with the 91 octane "super" unleaded shit when everyone else seems to get at least 93 octane...fuckers.

This GTI is an extent of "GT" and "GTL" which means "Grand Tourisme" and "Grand Tourisme Loisir" (yup just like "grand turismo"). I don't remember what the "I" stands for but a GTI usually means bigger injection power so better performance (as far as speed and acceleration are concerned but not for gas consumption).

Then Golf is a line series for Volkswagen; the VR6 is one type just like the GTI is. The VR6 is one of the fastest ones if not the fastest. We hardly have any V8 in Europe so a V6 is very powerful there. I've seen some crazy dudes drive them. I've also seen a lot of them offroad and crashed, which means that its power should be matched with its traction.

For compact cars I own what's been elected best current car for stability and security which is a Peugeot 206. I like it a lot cuz mine's a HDI (common rail injection technology) so it means "diesel" so cheaper gas(in France) and less consumption (especially on big trips) but it also have a 90 Horsepower which makes it as smooth and fast as a regular gasoline car.

but yeah. its fast.

its not regarded as a "cool" car really though. americans hate (for some reason) hatchbacks. its fun though, cause nobody expects my car to be fast at all (or as goddamn posh it is on the inside), so its a total sleeper, and i like that. it also handles really, REALLY well.

*drool*

i have the am-spec GTI, and it came from the factory with front and rear stabaliser bars, individual gas pressureised shocks, which means they are adjustable... as well as a few other things which add to the handling, most of which would rack up about $5,000 as aftermarket parts, and usually arent found on most cars.

my car handles like its on rails, and thats taking into consideration the fact that the tires that came with it are absolute shit.

the r32 will likely be even better.

Y'know,you could always turbo the 240...maybe turn it into a J-Spec Silvia...granted that takes $$ but it'd be a fun project...

Y'know, I can understand having to put decals on your car it you're sponsored and compete...it's a marketing thing...but so many people put the stickers on their car for "bragging rights"...what the fuck for?!?...stickers never made anyone's car any faster...neither does neon, neither does chrome trim...I'm from the school of performance enhacement...only add the parts if it'll make a noticeable difference in performance...like why add a carbon fiber hood before an exhast and intake?...the costs far outweigh the benefits in the sort term...

I see a lot of guys modding their cars for the sake of being "cool"...the whole point of modding the car is to make it faster dammit!...save the $$ you spend on that body kit for a fucking turbo!...get the most from your money from the start, then concentrate on the finer points...it's like hooking up Radio Shack speakers with Monster Cable and expecting them to sound like Infinty's...damn.

you know, I've always thought about maybe doing something to the 240sx just for fun, to see what I could do. nothing insanely expensive, but just some leisurely fun projects to see what I can turn the car into. the thing is though, I honestly don't know a whole lot about whats under the hood so to speak. PunkMunkey, you and Vandal seem to know a good deal about this kind of stuff...what exactly could I do? I probably won't ever do anything, but I might try if I get the money and time.

There are a lot fo mods you can do to your car to make it perform better, but one of the most cost effective mods that will both increase horsepower and fuel economy is to fit the car with a new intake and exhaust(muffler)...this will allow the car to "breathe" better which is to say that you'll get better use out of your feul by getting a better air/fuel ratio...the muffler will also help expel the exhuast more efficiently and optimize back pressure (and it doesn't have to be a huge, loud coffee can job either)...typically you'll see about a 10-15% horsepower gain depending on the equipment you choose and it'll cost you around $500 installed...you'll also get better milage, maybe 2-4 extra miles to the gallon...

You should have to problem finding parts for your 240...those things are VERY popular with the import tuner market...

In terms of what brands to buy, well, that's a tough decision...there are just so many out there...my advice is to go to some local shops and ask around...go to shops/people you trust...maybe pick up an issue of Sport Compact Car and flip through it...some good brands for intakes are HKS, AEM, RS Akimoto, DC...it all depends on what you can afford and what will fit your car...

If you're looking to drop more $$ then look into a turbo kit...it'll run you from $1200 to $2000 or so, but the increase in HP will be stellar...maybe even up to 50%...

Somwhere along the line you're also gonna want new rims and tires and perhaps a siffter suspension...the wider and taller the rims, the better (within reason)...some 17"x8" rims would work nicely with your car...and as far as suspensions, some coil overs with a drop of 1.5" would probably suit nicely...try to get springs that aren't too stiff or the ride quality of you car could be adversely affected...

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and most of the kids here who are in "car clubs" (with creative names like Simplified Perfections, Southern Wheelz, Exotic Fantasies, Optikal Illusionz, etc.) do it for the sake of being cool (and for those totally radical decals they put on the back windshield!!). it seems the first mod they do to their car is to add a neon light under the car, then add those neon things where the windshield wiper fluid spouts are. then its some kind of stupid looking rims, and like 5% tint, and a huge exhaust pipe. THEN, they might start doing things to the inside.

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There is this "club" in Evansville called "KAOTIC KUSTOMS." They all think that Nitrous Oxide is what makes a car good. The leader named Floyd has a 1991 Nissan 300ZX TT, which would be a bad ass car, but he decided to make it a "Kustom" car by painting an ugly blue stripe on it, putting a PS2 in it, adding an ugly ass ricer hood, and blowing the engine using nitrous at an autocross. He is now selling it on Ebay. He should be shot.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1832834668

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[ June 06, 2002: Message edited by: Erimica ]