You know you own an s13 when...

Wuss · 09-09-2003, 10:02 PM

Reflecting on my past 2 months of 240sx s13 ownership, I have compiled a small list. In no particular order.

You know you own a 240sx s13 when...

1.Theres a pool of coolant under your car.
2. You can see yellow sponge poking from your drivers side left side support.
3. You're cigarette lighter has popped out.
4. You burn 4 quarts of oil in a month.
5. You dump the clutch in the middle of a turn to kick out the back.
6. Your motor cost more then your car.
7. In some cases, the outfit you're wearing cost more then your car.
8. You dream about a new paint job.
9. You take off ramps at 65mph
10. You spend hours a day on a Nissan board.
11. You feel nostalgic when you see a 300z on the road, in a "younger-brother" kind of way.
12. Driving in 105 degree weather with 100% humidity with no air conditioning no longer bothers you.
13. mastered the "drink between the thighs" technique, or "shifting with one hand, holding drink with other.. who the hell is steering" technique.

Thats a few. Car definately has its quirks. But I'm looking forward to all the toys going in it in the next month.

SilviaNinja · 09-09-2003, 10:07 PM

3,6,10 and 11 are true for me

nathan_k · 09-09-2003, 10:14 PM

Wow thats all me man! LMAO

SSDwellah · 09-09-2003, 10:29 PM

yep that's all sounds true

**240SXAddict** · 09-09-2003, 10:34 PM

[quote=Wuss]
9. You take off ramps at 65mph
QUOTE]

Needs to be 80mph, but good list, it all definitely fits...

aznromeox · 09-10-2003, 01:56 AM

LOL.... great stuff. I might have to jack this thread if its alright with you =)

Sil-Abc · 09-10-2003, 04:18 AM

gotta add more

14. you take out the ash try and use it as a cup holder
15. that rectangular black cover above ur ash try and next to the cigerette lighter is missing
16. your driving and u hear a rattle because something is loose

09-10-2003, 04:38 AM

17. S14 owners wish they were you

KiLLaM3 · 09-10-2003, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gladhatter

17. S14 owners wish they were you

djkapone1 · 09-10-2003, 08:53 AM

you forgot

your sunroof whistles

your timing chain rattles

your trunk warps and corrodes

rco8786 · 09-10-2003, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by djkapone1

you forgot

your sunroof whistles

your timing chain rattles

your trunk warps and corrodes

I think it should be:

18) Timing chain rattle no longer bothers you.

19) You are often stuck in other people's cars b/c you forget to take your seat belt off.

Trppen37 · 09-10-2003, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rco8786

I think it should be:

18) Timing chain rattle no longer bothers you.

19) You are often stuck in other people's cars b/c you forget to take your seat belt off.

ahhh dont forget rust and for pple with the spoiler...rust under the spoiler!!

phast · 09-10-2003, 11:55 AM

You know you own an S13 when

....you actually know what an S13 is and why people refer to it as an S13.

....you've contemplated such engine setups as : SR20DET
CA18DET
RB20DET
RB25DET
KA24DET
RB26DET w/ RB25DET Transmission.

Trppen37 · 09-10-2003, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phast

You know you own an S13 when

....you actually know what an S13 is and why people refer to it as an S13.

....you've contemplated such engine setups as : SR20DET
CA18DET
RB20DET
RB25DET
KA24DET
RB26DET w/ RB25DET Transmission.

aww u forgot to give the KA24ET some props..cause thats what im doin!...

warpig2003 · 09-10-2003, 12:37 PM

this thread is awesome. there is a 3 or 4 in the initial list that doesnt fit me, but other than that this is all true. we should keep an official list or something. another:

youve been asked 100 times if you have the sr20 (or silvia engine) or if your gonna swap it in.

KiDyNomiTe · 09-10-2003, 01:56 PM

rofl all but like 3 or so are true aha, s13 ownz.

phast · 09-10-2003, 02:00 PM

My bad about the KA24ET GO SINGLE CAM GO!!!

You know you own an S13

....if you understand what "pignose" means and what year it was used on the S13.

....if you consider your car a 2 seater due to the lack of any room in the back seat.

....if you know what Super Hicas.

....if you understand why someone would spend $400 on something called "Kouki tail lights"

....If you've ever contemplated naming your first born daughter "Silvia".

.....if you've grown to love pop up headlights.

....if the S13 you own now came with a blown engine when you boght it---and that's the main reason you bought it.

Negreac · 09-10-2003, 02:35 PM

.... you've contemplated painting your car rattle can flat black many a time

.... you hate front wheel drive

(Fastback only).... your car has been mistaken for a probe more times than you can remember

warpig2003 · 09-10-2003, 03:41 PM

.... you feel embarrassed when u do a burnout cause theres only one mark

.... you hate 4 lug on rwd cause of offsets

.... your car has been mistakin for a front wheel drive

.... you dont mind dents and dings cause it gives you the "drifter" look.

SilentSlide · 09-10-2003, 04:05 PM

s14 owners wish they were you

westboroughpimp · 09-10-2003, 04:27 PM

...unsuspecting civic drivers have crashed trying to follow you onto an onramp

...you can't wait till your KA blows as an excuse for an engine swap.

thieu · 09-10-2003, 06:03 PM

... you fear driving in the rain
... you think you're a badass in your $2K car
... you're happy of the fact that your S13 didn't come with any options because it's lighter
... get yelled at by your girlfriend because you spend too much time on your car

warpig2003 · 09-10-2003, 06:53 PM

man, it amazes me how true all these are.

09-10-2003, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wuss

You know you own a 240sx s13 when...

1.Theres a pool of coolant under your car.
2. You can see yellow sponge poking from your drivers side left side support.
3. You're cigarette lighter has popped out.
4. You burn 4 quarts of oil in a month.

I gotta say...I aint never had none o' these happen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wuss

5. You dump the clutch in the middle of a turn to kick out the back.
6. Your motor cost more then your car.
7. In some cases, the outfit you're wearing cost more then your car.
8. You dream about a new paint job.

Motor came with the car...and I am a very conservative dresser.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wuss

9. You take off ramps at 65mph
10. You spend hours a day on a Nissan board.

65 is too slow, but I do spend too much time on here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wuss

11. You feel nostalgic when you see a 300z on the road, in a "younger-brother" kind of way.
12. Driving in 105 degree weather with 100% humidity with no air conditioning no longer bothers you.
13. mastered the "drink between the thighs" technique, or "shifting with one hand, holding drink with other.. who the hell is steering" technique.

I am nopt a big fan of the 300Z...but I see what you mean. I HAVE to have my aircon. Glad jr removed his. I have them cool JDM drink holders on the AC vents. Keeps the drink cool in summer.