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. 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.

[StockEg6]

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

[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!

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

[KIZDAWAY]

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


K D, B, H, F

[SUBY_RUE]

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


K 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



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

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]



Magazines:

http://www.caranddriver.com





http://www.automobilemag.com/





http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/





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





http://www.europeancarweb.com





http://www.roadandtrack.com





http://www.motortrend.com





http://www.importtuner.com/





http://www.modified.com

[Tech5]

good stuff!!!!

Events:

http://www.roadatlanta.com - Events



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

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]



Magazines:

http://www.caranddriver.com





http://www.automobilemag.com/





http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/





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





http://www.europeancarweb.com





http://www.roadandtrack.com





http://www.motortrend.com





http://www.importtuner.com/





http://www.modified.com

[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








ps........... get a Honda

[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 ?