Pros and Cons of Spec V??

[Sammich]

i just opened the news paper and spotted a spec V for just under 7k. what are the pros and cons of this car. im kind of interested in purchasing it, possibly to keep it, and possibly to take it and flip it b/c i am looking at a 4th gen 5spd maxima. if anyone can fill me in pretty quick on this car i would highly appreciate it thanks:goodjob:

[N/A EK]

What year is it, because there is a difference from 02,03 and 04,06



Sentra SE-R Receives Improvements For 2004

For 2004, the sport-inspired Sentra SE-R receives several body enhancements, including a new front and rear fascia, new headlamp shapes, restyled hood and two new exterior colors. The 2004 Sentra SE-R also upgrades its interior with a standard trip computer and a new charcoal fabric exclusive to SE-R models and adds an impressive Brembo“ Brake Package solely for the Sentra SE-R Spec V model.

Originally produced from 1991 to 1994, the Sentra SE-R immediately gained recognition with the automotive media becoming Car and Driver "10 Best" winner four times and an Automobile "All-Star" twice. It also became a favorite among autocrossers and grassroots racers and developed a large enthusiast base with numerous nationwide clubs, magazine project vehicles and motorsports activities. Sentra SE-R left after the 1994 model year, but was brought back in 2002, much to the delight of enthusiasts across the nation.

The Addition of the New Interior Features

The SE-R Spec V features a special Lava-colored interior with black and silver accents, which is accompanied by a special instrument meter finish with skyline-style sport bucket seats (SE-R Spec V). The 2004 Sentra SE-R continues to offer power windows and door locks, conveniently placed cup holders and a substantial amount of storage capacity and storage pockets including a stylish center-console with lid and a large glove box.

The large, race-style front bucket seats feature an 8-way adjustable driver seat and 4-way adjustable passenger seat to suit occupants’ needs. The seat design provides an open feeling through use of a large, one-piece cut pattern around the shoulder area and the raised hip point aids in easier entry and exit. A 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with locking seat back is now standard.

Power

Powering the Sentra SE-R is a 16 valve 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine producing 175 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm in the SE-R Spec V model and 165 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and 175 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm in the SE-R. SE-R Spec V gains 10 horsepower and five lb-ft torque over the standard SE-R with the use of a specially tuned exhaust system.

The Sentra SE-R engine utilizes technology developed for the award-winning VQ-series engines found in the Maxima and Altima sedans, including a modular engine design, molybdenum coated lightweight pistons, micro-finished crank journals and cam lobes, electronically controlled throttle and continuously variable valve timing.

Braking and Suspension

Sentra SE-R’s suspension has been tuned to provide a maximum amount of performance and ride comfort. There are two levels of suspension tunings available, corresponding with model choices – the standard SE-R and the ultimate, track-oriented SE-R Spec V. All SE-Rs feature front independent MacPherson struts and Nissan’s patented rear Multi-Link Beam™design.

SE-R Spec V builds upon the SE-R’s handling capabilities. Front spring rates increase 15 percent (over SE-R) and the rear spring rate increases 16 percent. High-performance 215/45ZR17 tires on special 17-inch wheels complete the suspension package and give Sentra a tough, sport-compact look.

Braking is provided by large 4-wheel disc brakes – the fronts measure a full 11 inches, larger than many so-called sporting machines. A 4-wheel, 4-channel, 4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is also available.

A high-performance Brembo Brake Package new for 2004, is offered on the SE-R Spec V model. The exclusive package includes gold-painted Brembo 4-piston front calipers, 12-inch Brembo vented front discs and 10.9-inch rear discs.


Type: Inline-4Displacement cu in (cc): 152 (2500)Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 175(129) / 6000Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 180(244) / 4000Redline at RPM:

[Sammich]

ok thanks, this one i mentioned is 2002 w/ 41K miles on it, seems like everything is decent, i may go check it out tonight or tomorrow. if its in top/good shape i may do it

[N/A EK]

Review: 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS

``SE-R'' is a magic name to Nissan performance enthusiasts, used
for the hot version of the Sentra from 1991 through 1994. That 140-
horsepower, 2.0-liter pocket rocket brought Nissan performance at a
reasonable price, and built a following that continues to this day. The
original SE-R has been mourned ever since its demise, but the time
for mourning is over. There's a new SE-R, and it's even stronger
than the original.
Actually, two models of the 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R are
available. Both have a pugnacious look based on the current Sentra,
but with inspiration from the legendary Nissan Skyline. The regular
SE-R backs it up with a 165-horsepower 2.5 liter four-cylinder
engine. If that's not quite enough, the SE-R Spec V adds special
engine tuning, for 175 horses and 180 lb-ft of torque, and a beefed-
up suspension for even sportier handling.
I drove a Sentra SE about a year ago, and, with its 145-
horsepower 2.0-liter engine, found it to be very reminiscent of the
old SE-R. But the SE is a weakling compared to the new SE-R.
Especially in Spec V trim, it is a very worthy successor to the
original. And it has more power, a higher level of equipment, and
way more attitude. There is very little subtlety with the Spec V. The
Spec V name is derived from the hottest Skyline, the GTR V-Spec,
and, while the Spec V is nowhere near the beast that the V-Spec
Skylines were, it is more than just another ``pocket rocket.'' Call it a
``pocket muscle car'' instead, as in looks, specification, and action,
it emphasizes performance over all else. It's not unrefined; in fact it
is quite comfortable, even practical. It just hasn't had its elemental
rawboned character refined out of it. It will only add to the SE-R
reputation.

APPEARANCE: The original Sentra SE-R had few styling features
that announced its performance. The new model takes a different
approach. While it shares most of its body panels with the other
Sentra models, which means that it has a rounded profile not unlike
the original Altima and the current Maxima, the SE-R gets a bolder
front bumper and fascia, styled with a nod to the Skyline and
featuring a smaller lower intake and more prominent foglamps. The
result is compact and muscular, like an automotive bulldog. Slightly
smoked plastic headlamp covers give Southern California sport-
compact style. Lower side-sill extensions are continued at the rear,
with a cutout for the twin exhausts. The rounded Sentra tail, with a
high arched character line integrating the tail lights, is decked with a
small wing spoiler. Badging behind the front wheels and on the tail
proclaims its identity. The regular SE-R has 16-inch alloy wheels;
the Spec V gets 17s and ultra-low profile tires.

COMFORT: The SE-R inherits the regular Sentra's roomy and
comfortable interior, and adds performance style. The Spec V adds
more, with a ``Lava'' red and black interior color scheme, echoed in
the red-lit instruments, unique sport seats, a thick-rimmed leather-
wrapped tilt-adjustable steering wheel, and titanium-look plastic
trim, including an ergonomically-designed shift knob. The manually-
adjustable front seats are among the best in the SE-R's class for
comfort and support, and the rear seat has more space than expected
in a small car. The four-door body style, versus the two doors of the
original, means that the rear seat is easily accessible. With the
``Audio Fanatic'' option package, a trunk-mounted subwoofer
means that only the left side of the rear seat folds, but that is still
useful. The trunk is large enough that the subwoofer has a minimal
impact on capacity, and its speaker is protected from cargo.

SAFETY: Like all Sentras, the SE-R Spec V has front and rear
crumple zones and side-guard door beams. All seating positions have
three-point safety belts. Side airbags and antilock brakes are
available.

ROADABILITY: The Sentra SE-R Spec V succeeds at a difficult
task: balancing sports handling with decent comfort at a reasonable
price. Like the regular SE-R, the Spec V has an independent
MacPherson strut front suspension and Nissan's patented ``Multi-
Link Beam'' rear suspension, anchored to a rigid structure enhanced
by a front strut tower brace. But the Spec V gets stiffer front and
rear springs, with matching shocks, and 45-series profile tires on 17-
inch alloy rims. Those specs can be a recipe for harshness on real-
world roads if not done correctly. Fortunately, Nissan did it right.
The Spec V's ride quality is firm, but not uncomfortable, and it's
great fun in corners. A standard limited-slip differential ensures good
traction. Mash the throttle, and there is some torque steer (because
there is plenty of torque), but consider that part of the Spec V's
pocket muscle car character. It's never boring.

PERFORMANCE: Despite its Japanese ancestry, the Sentra SE-R
Spec V has the soul of an American muscle car. Nissan has taken the
classic American path toward power: cubic inches. There is no
replacement for displacement, and the SE-R's 2.5-liter engine is one
of the largest in its class. Its 175 horsepower at 6000 rpm puts it
near the top of its class for horsepower, and 180 lb-ft of torque at
4000 rpm puts it ahead of any direct competitor for pure grunt. The
16-valve, dual overhead cam four-cylinder engine is a new design
that uses technology from Nissan's VQ-series vee sixes as found in
the Maxima and Pathfinder. Continuously-variable valve timing helps
it make great power right from a standstill all the way to redline, and
dual balance shafts keep vibration to a minimum. The regular SE-R
has a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, but
the Spec V gets a slick-shifting close-ratio six speed manual only.
It's the best choice for performance, anyway.

CONCLUSIONS: Nissan did more than merely revive the name with
the 2002 Sentra SE-R. It builds on the character of the original, with
far more performance.

SPECIFICATIONS
2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Base Price $ 16,999
Price As Tested $ 20,014
Engine Type dual overhead cam 16-valve inline 4-
cylinder
Engine Size 2.5 liters / 151 cu. in.
Horsepower 175 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (lb-ft) 180 @ 4,000 rpm
Transmission 6-speed manual
Wheelbase / Length 99.8 in. / 177.5 in.
Curb Weight 2,743 lbs.
Pounds Per Horsepower 15.7
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal.
Fuel Requirement unleaded premium gasoline recommended
Tires P215/45 ZR17 Continental Contact
Brakes, front/rear vented disc / solid disc
Suspension, front/rear independent MacPherson strut /
multi-link beam axle
Drivetrain front engine, front-wheel drive

PERFORMANCE
EPA Fuel Economy - miles per gallon
city / highway / observed 22 / 28 / 23
0 to 60 mph 7.0 sec

[Sammich]

wow man you must have this info saved thanks again, seems like it has good room too. thanks again

[N/A EK]

wow man you must have this info saved thanks again, seems like it has good room too. thanks again

Naw, GOOGLE.com is your friend:goodjob:

[Sammich]

yea i guess that is true lol. you have any problems(common problems) i should keep on the look out for?? is it pretty much a low maintenance car?

[N/A EK]

yea i guess that is true lol. you have any problems(common problems) i should keep on the look out for?? is it pretty much a low maintenance car?

No problems, excp. starting problem. When you run the car hard and you turn it off for about 20-30 min. and you crank it again , sometime's it dont wanna start right away(fuel pump) i guess the spec's have bad fuel pumps. The cd player is not good quality either, the CD's get stuck but eveything else is good. Fun car's to drive.

[N/A EK]

Is the spec that your buying stock or it got some mod's?

[Sammich]

ok that appreciate that. im not even sure, i just opened the paper this morning and saw it in the paper..the paper reads:

"NISSAN '02 Sentra SER Spec V, 41k mi, 6spd manual, Gd Cond. $6995,phone number"

im just hoping that they left everything stock, what im worried about the most is the clutch, the person not knowing how to drive manual and messing it up, ya know

[N/A EK]

That's a good price for 41k miles

[Sammich]

yea i checked nada.com and it said it could go for 10k-11k, so i think i want it, i think insurance is gona beat me down though

[N/A EK]

yea i checked nada.com and it said it could go for 10k-11k, so i think i want it, i think insurance is gona beat me down though

Full insurance on mine is around $120-130 a month

[Sammich]

thats not too bad, who are you insured with. im w/ state farm, i have experienced some discounts, i got some quotes for some cars most of them were, on full coverage, from $400 to just under $600

[melisme0]

the only problem i ever had with mine was fuel pump other than that great lil car i bought an altima now though and love it but still miss my sentra

[Sammich]

so these cars are pretty much known for fuel pump issues thanks

[N/A EK]

check out this web. www.TheVboard.com it might help you. It's a web only about Nissan Sentra 2002+ SE-R, Spec V, & 2.5LE Forum
, they also have a forum for Troubleshooting, Problems & Maintenance...

[Sammich]

coo thanks

[Sammich]

i cant believe they have a 3.5swap in there

[N/A EK]

i cant believe they have a 3.5swap in there

Yeah VQ35, i might do the swap in 2 yrs when i get tired if the QR:goodjob:

[Sammich]

its gota be a beast considering how fast it was in the maxima

[N/A EK]

i think it goes1/4 mile 13.4 just with the motor

[Sammich]

thats just crazy lol. those engines arent cheap either, looking on ebay, guaranteed to pay over 2gs for it

[Maniaç]

Pros: you can beat civics, good gas mileage, a nice looking car, can boost it and spank me, LSD

Cons: Not in my level yet, will lose to a rsx-s, not good with bolt ons, redlines at 6200rpm, six speed does not really help you, list goes on bro just research stop being lazy.

LoL j/p

[~The_Duke~]

phat there is one thing to consider with the '02s...there is no gate on the reverse...but that was just me being a n00b maunal driver worrying about that...

a pro with a Spec V...it is fun as hell to drive...and it even has 4 doors so the insurance company wont rape you so bad...you can fit more than 2 people in the car without having to worry about leaning seats up to let them in and out...they have a 6 speed...

One bad thing is that I have hear some people complain about the VQ25...and I think on some of the 02-03 models has this werid ass oil fire recall thing on them...

I really enjoy my 05 Spec V...

[Sammich]

mmm..fire..no good lol. thanks definitely keep that in mind while im looking at it

[~The_Duke~]

The fire problem they said only happens when you dont keep your oil lvls up correctly, which eventdently is hard for some people to understand...

7k is pretty good for an 02 with only 40k on it though...

[Maniaç]

if you get a SpecV dude get an 05 I heard that 06 SpecV and Ser Altima's came with a defect, I will link you to the site. Hold on

[Maniaç]

Lets see:

http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/june06/oil/

[Sammich]

yea i think topse-r linked something like that to men earlier, not to mention i like the front end on the 02-04 better anyway:goodjob:

[Maniaç]

yea i think topse-r linked something like that to men earlier, not to mention i like the front end on the 02-04 better anyway:goodjob:

there is only two looks 02-03 and 04-06

I would get the newest looking one, since I heard that they come with better trannys and a better motor.:yes:

[N/A EK]

yea i think topse-r linked something like that to men earlier, not to mention i like the front end on the 02-04 better anyway:goodjob:

You mean 02-03!

You can always do a conversion. Hood/head lights/bumper and few more things. I did that to my old 04, coast me under $600 painted and eveything.

[Sammich]

o my bad..obviously now u know im not a nissan guru lol. i can understand what you saying about the 04-06 w/ better engine..i duno, it still depends on if i really want this car or not. i can take and flip it and make at least 1.5-2k on it if i dont want to keep it

[Sammich]

You mean 02-03!

You can always do a conversion. Hood/head lights/bumper and few more things. I did that to my old 04, coast me under $600 painted and eveything.

yea theres always that possibility..i think im being coaxed into getting this beast:lmfao:

[N/A EK]

Pros: you can beat civics, good gas mileage, a nice looking car, can boost it and spank me, LSD

Cons: Not in my level yet, will lose to a rsx-s, not good with bolt ons, redlines at 6200rpm, six speed does not really help you, list goes on bro just research stop being lazy.

LoL j/p

Yeah true, few bolts(i/h/e) and you should be even with the rex's.

I beat my friend by a half a car.
His 02 rex's(i/ss/clutch)
Mine 05(i/h/e/clutch)

[~The_Duke~]

They havent changed the over all car since '04 other than just alil bit here and there...

The '02-'03 has the better looking front end of them and the gear box doesnt have a gate for reverse...

The '04-'06 have the not so good looking front...plus better tranny and engine, and with the added gate for reverse in the gear box. IMO the '04-'06 models feel more solid than the '02-'03 model...

[Sammich]

04-06, better choice, but with whats in this paper, i should take it and trade in..hrmm hehehe

[~The_Duke~]

I personally think that the 05 with the NISMO lip on the front looks better than the 02-03 front end...

[Sammich]

pic??

[Maniaç]

I personally think that the 05 with the NISMO lip on the front looks better than the 02-03 front end...

:goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:

[~The_Duke~]

pic??

I dont have one but I know that TOP has got one of his with the NISMO front lip on it...

[Sammich]

^^searching IA database right now

[Maniaç]

Yeah true, few bolts(i/h/e) and you should be even with the rex's.

I beat my friend by a half a car.
His 02 rex's(i/ss/clutch)
Mine 05(i/h/e/clutch)

:lmfao: specV-153whp(i/h/e)-170-180whp right
160wtq(i/h/e)-175-185wtq right

02 Rex- 180awhp(i)-185awhp
190awtq(i)-195awhp

conclusion(???) your friend didn't know how to drive

[~The_Duke~]

Call me a moron all you want, but da fuck is a 'Rex'?

[Sammich]

http://www.importatlanta.com/upload/files/263/Picture%20071.jpg

hope he doesnt mind me using his pics..

i see where your coming from but its something about the 02-03 bumper that looks more aggressive to me. that front end right there(although we know this car is a sentra at heart) puts it back to too much 'plainness' if that makes any sense. w/ the 02-03 spec v i wouldnt do anything w/ it as far as cosmetics, except maybe some wheels:yes:

[HalfBaked]

Oil consumption issues...

[Sammich]

Call me a moron all you want, but da fuck is a 'Rex'?

i think they meant RSX:goodjob:

[Sammich]

Oil consumption issues...

yea i read about that in two links that was posted, which can result in fire, but that was the 06 spec v's, im looking at a 02

[HalfBaked]

WRX

[Sammich]

WRX

i doubt very seriously a spec v can mess w/ a wrx w/ just a couple of bolt ons

[Maniaç]

Call me a moron all you want, but da fuck is a 'Rex'?

Its just a nickname for a wrx( rex, suby,scooby, t-rex)

[Sammich]

i cant really see a spec v w/ a wrx w/ only a few bolt ons. maybe im not too opened minded on the spec's??

[Maniaç]

i doubt very seriously a spec v can mess w/ a wrx w/ just a couple of bolt ons

word, I have seen a vid of a rsx-s with i/h/e and hodata vs a specv with i/e/h/flywheel/clutch/ and some other stuff and still loseing to the rsx.

I eat rsx's, but they are pretty quick. I think all the specV owners should just boost it or swap it to a VQ

[~The_Duke~]

Ahhh...aight...nah a spec V cant keep up with one of those things...it doesnt get totally torn apart, but it doesnt come close to winning either...

With the front end debate, I dont care for 'aggressive' looking cars I like clean smooth looking better than I am going to kick your ass...but that is my personal thought on that...plus IMO it makes you look kind of dumb if you dont kick someone's ass...

[Sammich]

yea cuz its only a 15.9 car right?? i always thought that the specs were in the mid to low 15s, not high 15s

[Sammich]

DUKE speaks truth you do look stupid if you dont beat anyone. but im not a person to change cosmetics on a car that drastically, the most i'd rather change on a car is maybe a lip kit and a set of rims and call it a day, then i'd get into the engine ya know

[~The_Duke~]

yea cuz its only a 15.9 car right?? i always thought that the specs were in the mid to low 15s, not high 15s

While I was shopping for mine I found things say all 3 things... but I found more that said like 15.3-5ish more often than 15.9 or 15.1...

With a CAI and exhaust I believe they run about a 14.8 or 9 though...

[Sammich]

thats probably why i was thinking low 15s b/c of i/e

[Maniaç]

My bad the type s only had i/ecu

check it out.
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/spec+v/5/e68951a4-c208-4dfc-8a98-1d447e25f67d.htm

[~The_Duke~]

DUKE speaks truth you do look stupid if you dont beat anyone. but im not a person to change cosmetics on a car that drastically, the most i'd rather change on a car is maybe a lip kit and a set of rims and call it a day, then i'd get into the engine ya know

Here all those yrs I have been being called a moron for thinking this lol

Shit I am just going to do engine stuff til I am satitisfied like CAI, exhaust, and maybe some headers and stuff like that...I dont want to boost it...cas if I have enough money for that I am just going to buy a supra...

[~The_Duke~]

I have spanked the crap out of a Cobalt (not the SS one) and countless civics in mine...and was neck 'n neck with a bimmer Z3 up 60...

[Sammich]

wow, rsx is a demon in 3rd gear on that spec v. at least i know i wont be doing any racing lol

[~The_Duke~]

but the question is what does the RSX top out at...

[Sammich]

Here all those yrs I have been being called a moron for thinking this lol

Shit I am just going to do engine stuff til I am satitisfied like CAI, exhaust, and maybe some headers and stuff like that...I dont want to boost it...cas if I have enough money for that I am just going to buy a supra...

lol probably some ricers in that mix that called you a moron :lmfao: but for real, i dont think i would do a vq35 swap, i'd probably just boost it, im more of a turbo guy, i dont know too much more about s/c other than the belt driven and centrifugal

[Sammich]

but the question is what does the RSX top out at...

so your saying that the spec v is more of a highway/rolling car than off the line 1/4mile car??

[Maniaç]

so your saying that the spec v is more of a highway/rolling car than off the line 1/4mile car??

if it wasn't a 1/4 car why nissan give them the LSD??

[~The_Duke~]

With my experances in this car so far yes...cas he there hadnt been so much traffic involved keebler's R33 GTS-ST skyline was barely pulling away and I mean you dont have shift out of 5th til like 110-120 mph or so...lol

[Sammich]

With my experances in this car so far yes...cas he there hadnt been so much traffic involved keebler's R33 GTS-ST skyline was barely pulling away and I mean you dont have shift out of 5th til like 110-120 mph or so...lol

interesting, very nice indeed

[~The_Duke~]

if it wasn't a 1/4 car why nissan give them the LSD??

cas if you stomp on it and you dont have bad ass tires they slip like a bitch and if you are going around a corner fast and you shift from 2nd to 3rd it will slip...

[Sammich]

cas if you stomp on it and you dont have bad ass tires they slip like a bitch and if you are going around a corner fast and you shift from 2nd to 3rd it will slip...

bang bang lol:goodjob:

[~The_Duke~]

interesting, very nice indeed

Crazy Asian knows this for a fact...me lil paki keebler and him were hawling through traffic the other day and CA's lude toped out and I drove past him and then shift into 6th to save gas...~120mph or so...in my defense I didnt know where I was going and had to keep up or get lost :D

I was confused at this point cas I thought I had a limiter on there...

[Sammich]

Crazy Asian knows this for a fact...me lil paki keebler and him were hawling through traffic the other day and CA's lude toped out and I drove past him and then shift into 6th to save gas...~130mph or so...in my defense I didnt know where I was going and had to keep up or get lost :D

:lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: sounds like me

[~The_Duke~]

Sorry for the after post edit lol

[~The_Duke~]

bang bang lol:goodjob:

What do you mean by that lol

[Sammich]

^^stupid terminology of agreeing on the purpose of the LSD

[~The_Duke~]

^^stupid terminology of agreeing on the purpose of the LSD

Another good thing about these things is that you can cruise down the highway in a normal driving situation at 65mph in 6th at 2500rpm...getting like 35mpgish(or higher)...according to the on board computer thing.

[Sammich]

whoa thats hot, i need a good gas mileage car, only 13.2 gal tank too

[~The_Duke~]

ya it is only 13 gal tank...the only issue is that if you start having fun your gas milege gets really really shitty really fast...cas you can get good gas milege driving down the highway at 65 or so, but then we you start driving on fun roads and doing stop light to stop light...ya you get like 22mpg if you are lucky lol

[Sammich]

mm..well i was hopefully going to use it just for trips and back and forth to work, i have an 88 toyota p/u that i use the most. mainly need a/c

[~The_Duke~]

Well that a Spec V would be good for you because it is fun and gets pretty good gas milege at the same time...and you can put the ricers and their civics back in place with it on the way to work :goodjob:

[Sammich]

haha..less than 2miles to work LIRL

[~The_Duke~]

:lmao: shit dude buy a bicycle not a car...

[N/A EK]

:lmfao: specV-153whp(i/h/e)-170-180whp right
160wtq(i/h/e)-175-185wtq right

02 Rex- 180awhp(i)-185awhp
190awtq(i)-195awhp

conclusion(???) your friend didn't know how to drive

I dont care i beat him. Last nite a commerce a rsx-s was going low 15:lmfao: all the time, thats what my car did when it was stock....:blah: :lmfao:

[N/A EK]

yea cuz its only a 15.9 car right?? i always thought that the specs were in the mid to low 15s, not high 15s

Yeah it is , i did non-stop a 15.1 - 15.3 with my spec(stock) with some shitty tire's.

[N/A EK]

Alex(06REX)-

I dont know about those video's, to me it seems like not even 1 spec driver knows how to drive. I also see alot of ppl with spec going low 16's WTF...i guess thats just up to the driver. I'm not a HATER of the rsx-s, but some of them will lose to a spec. It's all about the driver.:goodjob:

[Sammich]

:lmao: shit dude buy a bicycle not a car...
:lmfao: funny guy...

well i found out that the car has a salvage title, so if i do end up getting it, im going to try to get it for like 5-5500. everything drives good EXCEPT third gear grinds

[N/A EK]

:lmfao: funny guy...

well i found out that the car has a salvage title, so if i do end up getting it, im going to try to get it for like 5-5500. everything drives good EXCEPT third gear grinds

Why is it salvage?

[N/A EK]

Also what i hate about the spec's is , if you get a header you wont pass emissions.

[Sammich]

well i wont have to worry about emissions in SC lol.

im not sure why it is salvage, but from the looks of it, it looks like its been in a front end/driver side collision. i dont think it was stolen. for being an 02 it has the front end of a regular sentra/04 spec v front end, and its not done correctly. so im kinda iffy on it. it pulls to the right a little bit when i let go of the wheel, i GUESS an alignment would take care of that, im not sure. he's not the first owner, his friend had the car before him. but everything is stock on it

[N/A EK]

for being an 02 it has the front end of a regular sentra/04 spec v front end

Why the hell did he do that.

[Sammich]

that is a good question, its stupid to me, maybe its a sentra front end, so i imagine he just took the cheap way out to get it fixed..or maybe he wanted a sleeper when he went back to fix it????

[Big J]

You'll pass emissions with a header. Hell, you can pass with no cats on '02-'03 so long as you fool the ECU. '04 + won't communicate with the current emissions software in GA, so if the state dosn't update soon '04's will get a 2 speed idle sniffer test. Focus', mazda's, maxiams, and other CAN equipped cars are going to get a sniffer test in 2007 untill the software is updated.

[Sammich]

looks like it sucks to live in GA w/ the emissions