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]

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?

[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

[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.

[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,

[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'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.

[allmotoronly]

Orly? Tell him to post some pictures on here.

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

[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.

[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!

[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.

[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.

[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 only B17 and B18 and some have B20 or K-series too its pointless absolutely pointless to put B16 in teggy

[speedminded]

what????? there aint no B16 teggys

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

[Tech5]

What the hell did you say?

[1SOL2NV]

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

[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

[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.

[EJ25RUN]

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

[yunglaosta]

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

hahaha yups my self included sometimes.

[STRteg]

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

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

[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

[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.

[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

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

[Nothing2Lose]

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?

[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