okay so im pretty new with the whole car thing and im looking for some advice to get my car better. anything helps.

 

what are you goals for the car? you want to go for looks? autox? drag? focus on exterior, motor, interior? we need more information before steering you in any direction

 

yeah, a goal to set is always nice, even if you only want to focus on the exterior.
We still need to know so we can help lol

 

I think new wheels is a good start, but i would also think it depends on your budget

 

+1

any pics to help us get an idea of how your car is currently sitting?

 

haha yeah good point my bad, heres some more info. the interior and exterior are both pretty clean it has tan cloth interior and off set black slipstreams, but i think the thing i need help on the most is drivetrain wise. iv been debating whether to go LS-vtec or turbo for a while but cost and depedancy are 2 big issues for me, i dont want to spend 2 grand on a set up that will only last 45k. i would like to be able to have it as a daily driver but still be able to rip around and have some fun. like i said anything helps

 

it sounds like LS-vtec is your calling card. Sounds the most efficient to me with your current situation. Mostly for a daily driver and just "having fun." A lot of people i know have fun in there vtec's haha.

pics of her?

 

i tried to get some pics on this thread but they wouldnt load up. iv heard ls vtec would be a good way to go but another thing iv been thinking is swapping for a K20. the only bad thing iv heard of them is their heavy but i cant even count how many time iv wished i had that extra 6th gear haha. anyone know how much for a full K20 swap?

 

The engine alone is something along the lines of $4000.

 

damn haha well that my project for the summer so we'll see how that goes

 

isnt the k lighter than a b

 

The K is only lighter by a few pounds, but still puts out more HP and TQ.

GL on the build.

I'd defiantly go with some brake + suspension upgrades before doing any cosmetic surgery to the car.

 

yep go with brake/suspension. get everything you need to get your car running like cherryy. then spend $ on looks. why have a nice looking car that runs like ****?

 

yeah i defently can understand that i just dont know what brands are better than others. the suspension is basiaclly stock except there are lowering springs in the front. would adjustable coilovers be the better direction to go for suspension?

 

I always start with a nice suspension set up, brakes...then engine, depending on the amout of money you got to spend the cheapest would be an LSV, and they are very fun...I had one for like 5 years, then hydro locked, now I have a B20V

 

I dont see why you couldn't go with a turbo setup. Low boost will be easy on the engine and can actually provide better fuel economy if tuned properly. If you really want to start playing around you can bump up the psi and rip around, then bring it back down to satisfy your dd.

 

yeah iv been kinda going towards boost than lsvtec cuz even though vtec would be nice iv heard they have relaibility issues and im sure that with the right technician putting it together it wouldnt but turbo just seems more logical haha

 

Ive been wondering about that as well but folk who've i've spoken with say boost over vtec.. so im going to be a "rider" and say boost aswell. Atleast until i see how it rolls for myself