What the hell did he say? ( Terms )

[Nothing2Lose]

Hey IA. I am new to the import scene and cars in general.

So my question is, What the hell are all the general terms used in the scene.

Also, where is the best place to start when trying to learn more?

[StockEg6]

What cars are you into? Just read some threads. And ask questions in here. :D lol

[allmotoronly]

As far as the terms, I stay away from ricer talk...

If you want to learn, start by reading up on things using credible sources- Car mags, credible websites. Try to stay away from learning things from forums... 99% of the time people are completely wrong. If you want advice from a forum, make sure it's from a person with a good reputation and history of working on cars. There are quite a few very knowledgible people on IA, but about 10 times as many complete idiots. Just make sure the source of any info is credible. Always double check things. Then get some hands on time. I started working on cars when I was 13, on a early 70's Trans Am. I moved to imports by age 16. My first work on imports was doing some basic bolt on upgrades. These are usually pretty simple, and a good place to learn. From there I have moved up and done everything from engine work to body work at some point or another (as a hobby, never professionally). For the last year or so I haven't had much time for cars, but I'm planning on buying a project sometime in early 2009... I'll have to brush up on some things lol.

[Nothing2Lose]

I feel ya. I don't know, All my friends have been suggesting the Honda as a good starting point.

[allmotoronly]

honestly, the honda is a good starting point, being (mostly) easy to work on and cheap to fix up, but there are sooo many modified honda's on the road these days. I would suggest trying something different. What is your price range on a car?

[Nothing2Lose]

At the moment, I am looking for Fast and Durable. Any car I buy, it will double as my daily. my price range is 1k to about 8k. I am not looking to be a ricer, so looks don't really matter to me, all I ask for is clean paint and no dents.

[allmotoronly]

the words fast, durable, and $8k don't go in the same sentence... pick 2.

[Nothing2Lose]

Damn... Fast and Cheap. I want Bang for my Buck I guess. I can get a daily driver when I have children.:D

[StockEg6]

Buy a s2000 or a RSX. Don't get a Integra or civic! Everyone has those! :D

[AnthonyF]

At the moment, I am looking for Fast and Durable. Any car I buy, it will double as my daily. my price range is 1k to about 8k. I am not looking to be a ricer, so looks don't really matter to me, all I ask for is clean paint and no dents.

Then cough up about 30k for a Supra. Prob the toughest, quick car you can purchase.

Stick with a honda. Bunch of parts, you can learn the lingo fairly quickly. I say get a 92-95 Hatch, gut it and nice stock H22 swap for great power to weight ratio. Most go with a B16 to boost them.

-Ant,

[Nothing2Lose]

Buy a s2000 or a RSX. Don't get a Integra or civic! Everyone has those! :D

I saw a s2000 on auction starting for 750 ending on 15. And the RSX looks so fly.



Then cough up about 30k for a Supra. Prob the toughest, quick car you can purchase.

Stick with a honda. Bunch of parts, you can learn the lingo fairly quickly. I say get a 92-95 Hatch, gut it and nice stock H22 swap for great power to weight ratio. Most go with a B16 to boost them.

-Ant,



Yeah, That's what I was told. Now all I got to do is learn all the different motor types.

[Tech5]

What the hell did you say?

[1SOL2NV]

learning motor types is fairly easy ... honda / nissan/ toyota .. well those are for me

[AnthonyF]

Yeah, That's what I was told. Now all I got to do is learn all the different motor types.

D16- SOHC cam Civis
B16-DOHC Civics Teggys
B18-DOHC Teggys
H22-Prelude

BASIC terminology. Not the indepth look but you get the gist.


Don't mind Tech5...he's loopy.

-Ant.

[Nothing2Lose]

Heh. I've been snoopin around the forums and noticed that alot of this cats are a little out there. Makes for perfect company.

Does DOHC stand for Duel Overhead Cams?

[1SOL2NV]

DOHC = Dual OverHead Cam

[SUBY_RUE]

Most people start off with honda's, acura's or nissan 240's...ect Do you want to stay NA or go boosted?

Most people on this site are very helpful... so give some ideas and go from there...

Welcome to the show...lol

[1SOL2NV]

Most people start off with honda's, acura's or nissan 240's...ect Do you want to stay NA or go boosted?

Most people on this site are very helpful... so give some ideas and go from there...

Welcome to the show...lol if i had it my way ... i would try to turn around and not get into cars ... it becomes a disease lol .... spending every dollar on stuff you really dont need ... for a car you only need to get back n forth to work .... but like this guy said ... welcome to Hell .... start by asking questions and listening and lots of reading :goodjob:

[KIZDAWAY]

all you need is a ride in the all motor K civic, and you know the rest :D
but most ppl here would say not to, but they never rode in one :boobies:


K :look: D, B, H, F

[SUBY_RUE]

all you need is a ride in the all motor K civic, and you know the rest :D
but most ppl here would say not to, but they never rode in one :boobies:


K :look: D, B, H, F

Haha... true. I miss my type-s sometimes.

[Nothing2Lose]

If this is Hell, I'll sin and sin to get deeper into those flaming pits.

I'll stick with NA, from what I hear, even though it's cheaper to be boosted it's has a lot of negatives. (amirite?)
I am into the scene for the speed aspect even though sometimes the Need For Speed look is appealing.

[SUBY_RUE]

If you want speed... boost will be your cup of tea, turbo is not hard once you learn how it works... and if it is tuned right... "most important"

What kind of car are you looking at buying?

[Nothing2Lose]

Honda at the moment seems to the beginners choice for me. Though I am open minded to suggestions.

[SUBY_RUE]

Then i would suggest a 90-00 hatch, and start with the stock motor thats in, it to get the jist of things... throw a turbo kit on it.. and if you blow it... well d-series motors are a dime a dozen...lol

[yunglaosta]

Then i would suggest a 90-00 hatch, and start with the stock motor thats in, it to get the jist of things... throw a turbo kit on it.. and if you blow it... well d-series motors are a dime a dozen...lol

agreed start witta boosted single cam.

[allmotoronly]

Then cough up about 30k for a Supra. Prob the toughest, quick car you can purchase.

Stick with a honda. Bunch of parts, you can learn the lingo fairly quickly. I say get a 92-95 Hatch, gut it and nice stock H22 swap for great power to weight ratio. Most go with a B16 to boost them.

-Ant,


I've got a friend with a 94 Supra TT 6 speed 130k miles clean title that he has up for sale. He's asking $19k. The car is clean, but he's having a hard time selling with the economy low. He was originally asking in the low to mid $20k's.

That would be a great dependable project car for someone!

[Nothing2Lose]

I hear so much smack though about boosted. Why go boosted?

[Nothing2Lose]

I've got a friend with a 94 Supra TT 6 speed 130k miles clean title that he has up for sale. He's asking $19k. The car is clean, but he's having a hard time selling with the economy low. He was originally asking in the low to mid $20k's.

That would be a great dependable project car for someone!

Orly? Tell him to post some pictures on here.

[SUBY_RUE]

I hear so much smack though about boosted. Why go boosted?

BIG POWA!...lol

Supras are awesome, big money to mod though.

[allmotoronly]

Orly? Tell him to post some pictures on here.

He's not a member. He doesn't really do forums...

[Nothing2Lose]

As far as the terms, I stay away from ricer talk...

If you want to learn, start by reading up on things using credible sources- Car mags, credible websites. Try to stay away from learning things from forums... 99% of the time people are completely wrong. If you want advice from a forum, make sure it's from a person with a good reputation and history of working on cars. There are quite a few very knowledgible people on IA, but about 10 times as many complete idiots. Just make sure the source of any info is credible. Always double check things. Then get some hands on time. I started working on cars when I was 13, on a early 70's Trans Am. I moved to imports by age 16. My first work on imports was doing some basic bolt on upgrades. These are usually pretty simple, and a good place to learn. From there I have moved up and done everything from engine work to body work at some point or another (as a hobby, never professionally). For the last year or so I haven't had much time for cars, but I'm planning on buying a project sometime in early 2009... I'll have to brush up on some things lol.

What are some good sites/mags to start reading and what are the big events to attend?

[yunglaosta]

I hear so much smack though about boosted. Why go boosted?


n/a can only get u so far...if u want power and on a budget go boost but if u wanna cough up some money then n/a. whatever floats ur boat good luck

[Nothing2Lose]

n/a can only get u so far...if u want power and on a budget go boost but if u wanna cough up some money then n/a. whatever floats ur boat good luck

Thanks Brah. That makes sense.

[yunglaosta]

Thanks Brah. That makes sense.

np ever decide on what car u want

[speedminded]

What are some good sites/mags to start reading and what are the big events to attend?
Events:

http://www.roadatlanta.com - Events (http://www.roadatlanta.com/events.lasso)



Websites & TV Shows:

Top Gear - http://www.topgear.com - Ask for the Top Gear DVD box set for Christmas - Search Top Gear on Google Video - Eat & Sleep Top Gear :tongue:

Fifth Gear - http://fifthgear.five.tv/

Final Gear - http://www.finalgear.com/

http://www.autoblog.com/

http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com [R.I.P. Sport Compact Car Magazine (http://www.amazon.com/Sport-Compact-Car/dp/B00007B1O8/ref=pd_sim_mag_5)]



Magazines:

http://www.caranddriver.com

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61nng6t%2BiJL._SL500_AA280_.jpg



http://www.automobilemag.com/

https://www.circsource.com/images/mags/automobilemag/osc_coverimage2_210w.jpg



http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RDmWtDxnL._SL500_AA280_.jpg



http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZA2QNJPSL._SL500_AA280_.jpg



http://www.europeancarweb.com

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61HdzikoZdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg



http://www.roadandtrack.com

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51pWSPw2JKL._SL500_AA280_.jpg



http://www.motortrend.com

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51oZT1nCXuL._SL500_AA280_.jpg



http://www.importtuner.com/

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51VrUr-spbL._SL500_AA280_.jpg



http://www.modified.com

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61P-9SfA2jL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

[Tech5]

good stuff!!!!:goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:
Events:

http://www.roadatlanta.com (http://www.roadatlanta.com/) - Events (http://www.roadatlanta.com/events.lasso)



Websites & TV Shows:

Top Gear - http://www.topgear.com (http://www.topgear.com/) - Ask for the Top Gear DVD box set for Christmas - Search Top Gear on Google Video - Eat & Sleep Top Gear :tongue:

Fifth Gear - http://fifthgear.five.tv/

Final Gear - http://www.finalgear.com/

http://www.autoblog.com/

http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com (http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/) [R.I.P. Sport Compact Car Magazine (http://www.amazon.com/Sport-Compact-Car/dp/B00007B1O8/ref=pd_sim_mag_5)]



Magazines:

http://www.caranddriver.com (http://www.caranddriver.com/)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61nng6t%2BiJL._SL500_AA280_.jpg



http://www.automobilemag.com/

https://www.circsource.com/images/mags/automobilemag/osc_coverimage2_210w.jpg



http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RDmWtDxnL._SL500_AA280_.jpg



http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZA2QNJPSL._SL500_AA280_.jpg



http://www.europeancarweb.com (http://www.europeancarweb.com/)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61HdzikoZdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg



http://www.roadandtrack.com (http://www.roadandtrack.com/)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51pWSPw2JKL._SL500_AA280_.jpg



http://www.motortrend.com (http://www.motortrend.com/)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51oZT1nCXuL._SL500_AA280_.jpg



http://www.importtuner.com/

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51VrUr-spbL._SL500_AA280_.jpg



http://www.modified.com (http://www.modified.com/)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61P-9SfA2jL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

[speedminded]

$1,000-8k budget.



BMW e30.




Local Examples for sale:
[Note: You can find these cars for much less but these are what I find to be great deals considering the work put into them...]

1991 bmw 318i e30 - $3700 (cartersville)
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/931311878.html

1989 325i BMW, new built engine w/ turbo. Over 330hp at wheel. - $6500
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/946612569.html


...or even Halstons e28, too bad it's automatic!!
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/936521192.html

[Nothing2Lose]

Holy shit, Thank you, Man. I have a lot of material to start from. Some of this stuff should be taken from this thread and put into a sticky because it's really informative for people who are just getting into the scene. Again, Big Props to you guys.

[jdm>usdm]

And another for the magazines.... http://www.superstreetonline.com/

SuperStreet FTW!
one of my personal favorites :goodjob:








ps........... get a Honda :D

[rmeyer114]

man with an 8 grand budget u can get a 240 with an RB or Sr motor in it and it be boosted and u get power and durability and mad speed....are u into more of drag racing or mountain running or even track running ?

[Nothing2Lose]

I am interested in Drag, But I wouldn't mind doing moutian or some midnight run type of shit.

I have been looking at a few Skylines for cheap. If not skylines, then I would get a the 240 or RX7.
One thing I have noticed in my few weeks of being on the map is that everyone has atleast one GSR teggy. I want to break the box, so I have been looking at a few power pages and the EVo lancer is looking pretty sweet.

That's one thing, though. I haven't picked car and I don't think I will see a few of them in action.

Nothing2Lose really has nothing to lose... Yet. ^_^

Another quick question, where can I read up and see pictures of the different engine types for the various companies like honda and nissan?

[yunglaosta]

I am interested in Drag, But I wouldn't mind doing moutian or some midnight run type of shit.

I have been looking at a few Skylines for cheap. If not skylines, then I would get a the 240 or RX7.
One thing I have noticed in my few weeks of being on the map is that everyone has atleast one GSR teggy. I want to break the box, so I have been looking at a few power pages and the EVo lancer is looking pretty sweet.

That's one thing, though. I haven't picked car and I don't think I will see a few of them in action.

Nothing2Lose really has nothing to lose... Yet. ^_^

Another quick question, where can I read up and see pictures of the different engine types for the various companies like honda and nissan?


im prefably a honda fan. if u wanna drag but corner good den go for a honda. gsr is pretty awesome. i use to have a 4 door gsr but now i gotta ls. hmm well ur not gonna find a skyline anywhere in america because da fact da skylines are ONLY in JAPAN. evo is ok ish i guess.

[TaKashi]

im prefably a honda fan. if u wanna drag but corner good den go for a honda. gsr is pretty awesome. i use to have a 4 door gsr but now i gotta ls. hmm well ur not gonna find a skyline anywhere in america because da fact da skylines are ONLY in JAPAN. evo is ok ish i guess.:thinking: :lmfao: :lmfao:

[yunglaosta]

:thinking: :lmfao: :lmfao:


am i mistaken or did i just lose u?

[AnthonyF]

I've got a friend with a 94 Supra TT 6 speed 130k miles clean title that he has up for sale. He's asking $19k. The car is clean, but he's having a hard time selling with the economy low. He was originally asking in the low to mid $20k's.

That would be a great dependable project car for someone!

Does he want to trade? I'd LOVE to have a supra!

-Ant.

[Nothing2Lose]

Anyone want to help Start the Something2Lose Donation? It's a fund to help me get a Fast Car, lolololol. jkjkjkjk.

[rmeyer114]

hahaha

hey man u can goto www.240sxforums.com and that'll tell u everything you need to know about a 240, u say you wanna be outside of the box then in my personal opinion dont get a honda because every1 has one now if u were to get a honda 2000 id be singin a different tune but thats my opinion...and if u can find a 94+ rx-7 for under 8 grand lemme know cause ule be gettin a deal

[STRteg]

D16- SOHC cam Civis
B16-DOHC Civics Teggys
B18-DOHC Teggys
H22-Prelude

BASIC terminology. Not the indepth look but you get the gist.


Don't mind Tech5...he's loopy.

-Ant.

what????? there aint no B16 teggys:no: only B17 and B18 and some have B20 or K-series too its pointless absolutely pointless to put B16 in teggy :screwy:

[STRteg]

im prefably a honda fan. if u wanna drag but corner good den go for a honda. gsr is pretty awesome. i use to have a 4 door gsr but now i gotta ls. hmm well ur not gonna find a skyline anywhere in america because da fact da skylines are ONLY in JAPAN. evo is ok ish i guess.

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[STRteg]

Then i would suggest a 90-00 hatch, and start with the stock motor thats in, it to get the jist of things... throw a turbo kit on it.. and if you blow it... well d-series motors are a dime a dozen...lol

:yes: yeah hes right evan thats what i told you do to from the get go

[Nothing2Lose]

:yes: yeah hes right evan thats what i told you do to from the get go

Yeah, yah did... I guess I'ma have to get some people's money before I start rolling big, huh?

[yunglaosta]

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

wats funny? am i wrong or did i not say what i had to right? im not gonna lie i dont know everything so correct me if im wrong.

[speedminded]

what????? there aint no B16 teggys:no:Not a B16 but they came with a 1.6 zc everywhere but the US.

[STRteg]

Not a B16 but they came with a 1.6 zc everywhere but the US.

Yeah but still no B16 the zc is diff

[STRteg]

wats funny? am i wrong or did i not say what i had to right? im not gonna lie i dont know everything so correct me if im wrong.

you said this


hmm well ur not gonna find a skyline anywhere in america because da fact da skylines are ONLY in JAPAN

that statement is incorrect i gotta boy that has a skyline registered tagged and titled and he's daily drivin it now and also the honda as drag thing idk about that you gotta drop alot of money into oen to make a front wheel do the business

[STRteg]

Yeah, yah did... I guess I'ma have to get some people's money before I start rolling big, huh?

Yeah or just get a damn job ya bum lol:taun:

[yunglaosta]

you said this



that statement is incorrect i gotta boy that has a skyline registered tagged and titled and he's daily drivin it now and also the honda as drag thing idk about that you gotta drop alot of money into oen to make a front wheel do the business

ahhh ok i thought it was only in japan. yeah u gotta drop alot of money but its possible.

[speedminded]

Yeah but still no B16 the zc is diffReally? Wow, who woulda guessed! :rolleyes:


that statement is incorrect i gotta boy that has a skyline registered tagged and titled and he's daily drivin it now and also the honda as drag thing idk about that you gotta drop alot of money into oen to make a front wheel do the businessIt was never built here and just because it is titled, registered, and insured doesn't make it federally legal. Without that paperwork then customs can take it away at any time and have it crushed or put back on the boat to be shipped back across the pond.

[STRteg]

Really? Wow, who woulda guessed!

Yup :doh:


It was never built here and just because it is titled, registered, and insured doesn't make it federally legal. Without that paperwork then customs can take it away at any time and have it crushed or put back on the boat to be shipped back across the pond.

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao: do you even know what registered means????:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[STRteg]

ahhh ok i thought it was only in japan. yeah u gotta drop alot of money but its possible.

yeah it is possible its too costly though thats why i dont do it lol im a broke sum bish:bump:

[yunglaosta]

yeah it is possible its too costly though thats why i dont do it lol im a broke sum bish:bump:'

haha yeah i feel ya just as long as u gotta car dat u feel happy wit den its all good :D

[STRteg]

'

haha yeah i feel ya just as long as u gotta car dat u feel happy wit den its all good :D

:werd:

[Nothing2Lose]

But Seriously. Who here is gonna give me their money.

[STRteg]

But Seriously. Who here is gonna give me their money.

:lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: good luck :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao:

[yunglaosta]

But Seriously. Who here is gonna give me their money.


i think u needa decide on ur whip first dude lol

[STRteg]

i think u needa decide on ur whip first dude lol

DA integra dude its the way to go

[LIKEG6]

Build k24/k20 eg hatch stock with a gt30r

make 409/352 and call it a day

[STRteg]

Build k24/k20 eg hatch stock with a gt30r

make 409/352 and call it a day

:thinking: this is his first ride

[yunglaosta]

:thinking: this is his first ride


lol deres always a first time for everything! hahaha

[STRteg]

lol deres always a first time for everything! hahaha

Hell yeah :idb:

[Nothing2Lose]

Hell yeah :idb:

Word :werd:

[Nothing2Lose]

I think I'll get my hands on a DA and just swap the motor. It'll be a good story to tell my children and I will have my cheap car.

[STRteg]

I think I'll get my hands on a DA and just swap the motor. It'll be a good story to tell my children and I will have my cheap car.

Agreed:yes:

[yunglaosta]

I think I'll get my hands on a DA and just swap the motor. It'll be a good story to tell my children and I will have my cheap car.

i say drop a k20a turbo dat bitch and call it a day lol or u can drop a b18c5. since u got 8k dats enough for a swap. if u want a DA PM my friend laokid. he selling his DA for 1500

[STRteg]

i say drop a k20a turbo dat bitch and call it a day lol or u can drop a b18c5. since u got 8k dats enough for a swap. if u want a DA PM my friend laokid. he selling his DA for 1500

typeR:bump:= true vtec :goodjob: toda vtec killer cams:yes:

:lmfao:

[Nothing2Lose]

typeR:bump:= true vtec :goodjob: toda vtec killer cams:yes:

:lmfao:


See. What the hell did he just say. SPEAK ENGLISH!

[STRteg]

See. What the hell did he just say. SPEAK ENGLISH!

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao: they grow up so slow:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[Nothing2Lose]

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao: they grow up so slow:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

No but really. What does that mean to me?

[yunglaosta]

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao: they grow up so slow:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:


hahaha indeed vtec is a acronym for Variable Valve Timing and Electronic Lift Control. wikipedia it lol. but yeah type r plus toda cams = beastly

[EJ25RUN]

Most of the people on this site = haven't a clue.

[Nothing2Lose]

Awesome. I didn't know what the hell Toda was. I was like, " Is this punk writin typos? "

[yunglaosta]

Most of the people on this site = haven't a clue.


hahaha yups my self included sometimes.

[yunglaosta]

Awesome. I didn't know what the hell Toda was. I was like, " Is this punk writin typos? "

yes sir he was talking about da Toda Vtec Killer Cams. witta type r its amazing...but u gotta be baller status to have em hahaha. but with 8k i say get a 1500 dolla DA, get ur self a type r swap, build it and ur ready to have fun :bump:

[STRteg]

Most of the people on this site = haven't a clue.

Who are you speaking of?? or just a generalization?

[Nothing2Lose]

Man... I hear the K20 engine is the new good shit? But from what I've seen, B is still THE only way to go to get a solid 8sec time on the 1/4.


But I still don't understand why. Can someone give me some solid points on this subject?:???:

[yunglaosta]

Man... I hear the K20 engine is the new good shit? But from what I've seen, B is still THE only way to go to get a solid 8sec time on the 1/4.


But I still don't understand why. Can someone give me some solid points on this subject?:???:


u can get a k20 witta 8 secs to put i havent seen anyone do it yet...maybe one day. i seen at k20/k24 run 10's stock block before...so yeah

[STRteg]

u can get a k20 witta 8 secs to put i havent seen anyone do it yet...maybe one day. i seen at k20/k24 run 10's stock block before...so yeah

Yeah but not yet cause the engine is still too new and no one makes all the performance parts for it just yet

[yunglaosta]

Yeah but not yet cause the engine is still too new and no one makes all the performance parts for it just yet

yeah but maybe one day haha need more k parts!!!

[STRteg]

yeah but maybe one day haha need more k parts!!!

Yeah