My S14a 200SX :)
Discussion
Hola, my names Rod, i'm 20 and i'm jynxed!
Right, where to start... My MX5 sadly got written off due to an incompetant garage employee in a Nissan Juke, so I had to get a replacement!
Looked at heaps of things, other MX5s, Mazda RX7s, even at the new Toyota GT86, MK1 Focus RS. To say I'm indecisive is an understatement.
Come december I had been driving the MG on temporary insurance and needed to get something but just couldn't find anything!
Had seen this car for sale but unfortunately a deposit had been put down and it was no longer available.
And was rather gutted as it's my perfect spec!
So after non stop searching on pistonheads, autotrader, SXOC etc I wasn't getting anywhere. So I thought i'd mail the seller of the car, just out of curiosity.
Well, good news! The guy who left a deposit was from France and hadn't been in contact with the seller for over a week. So I offered him £100 more if I flew down that weekend and bought it. Hey presto, the deal was done.
Cue one bloody early start, to fly to Birmingham, from Aberdeen, to buy a car i'd not even seen with a one way ticket. Nervous wasn't the right word.
I got picked up from the airport, taken to the guys house. He even picked me up in a different car so I could see the 200SX start from cold, brilliant. Clean, original stereo, sensible upgrades etc! I was in love! So, quick call to insurers, hand over the cash and the deed was done. I finally owned my 200SX!
Though, as excited as I was. Leaving his house I realised there was F-All petrol in it. b
ks, driving round a new city in a new car with little to no petrol is not a fun experience.
Then begun the journey home. Around 450 miles, not too bad I thought. but didn't factor in traffic, oh well. It was fun!
The car pulls so cleanly, but strong. It's been set up wonderfully, not your usual ricer 'nothing, nothing BWAP BWAP TSH' It's very progressive and rides really well.
The journey back was a long one, but oh so much fun, just me, my new car, and miles of road ahead. And of course, my shell v-power card and Mr visa!
Fast forward to today, and i've done c. 2200 miles in it (quite worrying seeing as it's an evening car!) since I got it. Getting it serviced soon and then hopefully go stage 2/1 this year.
Snow? Not too much of an issue, got winter tyres on the back (but driving according to the fronts, as to not get carried away.) and it's been great.
The car is running 285bhp & 300lb/ft torque, which is fun... Hopefully more later in the year but my main thing is to keep the car healthy!
I'll stop jabbering on as my lunch break is coming to a close and get some pictures up.
comments and critisisms welcome. I'm happy (read, voer the moon) with the car. Things are expensive, being a 20 year old with a penchant for getting crashed in to. But it's worth it, I may not be in the same monitary situation next year, so I'm doing it while I can
Spec from advert:
Engine
• HDev stage 1a chip (the first one!)
• Greddy Profec B set up by Jez
• Apex type 2 intercooler
• Apex sensible dual exit exhaust with 3” decat all on poly hangers (will come with cat for the Mot)
• 3” downpipe
• Apexi air filter with stainless heat shield
• Walbro 255 fuel pump and cooler plugs
• BMC stopper
• All belts changed last year
• No VVT noise on start up.
• Never needs the oil topping up between services and pulls strongly on boost
Chassis
• Nismo S tune suspension with 19,000 miles on it. Try pricing this up!
• DB brakes 315mm M3 front discs Rebuilt brakes with all new seals (some pistons also replaced) in summer 2010
• Braided brake hoses
• Brake discs have virtually no lip and plenty of life in the pads
• Godspeed front and rear anti roll bars
• Staggered Rota GTR’s (8.5” front and 9.5” rear) with slim McGuard locking nuts
• Full 4 wheel alignment in summer 2010
• Apex (Nismo style) uprated subframe bushes
• Rear suspension is polybushed
• Clear front and side indicators
• 52mm Autometer boost gauge in Greddy A pillar pod
• Nissan headlight protectors
• Front to rear brake and fuel pipes replaced and rust proofed
• Nissan headlight protectors
• Nissan mudflaps
Snow? What snow!
|http://thumbsnap.com/bgjvmLs0[/url]
I do have more photos but can't copy them off facebook etc at the minute. Shall keep this thread updated with plans/news!
Right, where to start... My MX5 sadly got written off due to an incompetant garage employee in a Nissan Juke, so I had to get a replacement!
Looked at heaps of things, other MX5s, Mazda RX7s, even at the new Toyota GT86, MK1 Focus RS. To say I'm indecisive is an understatement.
Come december I had been driving the MG on temporary insurance and needed to get something but just couldn't find anything!
Had seen this car for sale but unfortunately a deposit had been put down and it was no longer available.
And was rather gutted as it's my perfect spec!
So after non stop searching on pistonheads, autotrader, SXOC etc I wasn't getting anywhere. So I thought i'd mail the seller of the car, just out of curiosity.
Well, good news! The guy who left a deposit was from France and hadn't been in contact with the seller for over a week. So I offered him £100 more if I flew down that weekend and bought it. Hey presto, the deal was done.
Cue one bloody early start, to fly to Birmingham, from Aberdeen, to buy a car i'd not even seen with a one way ticket. Nervous wasn't the right word.
I got picked up from the airport, taken to the guys house. He even picked me up in a different car so I could see the 200SX start from cold, brilliant. Clean, original stereo, sensible upgrades etc! I was in love! So, quick call to insurers, hand over the cash and the deed was done. I finally owned my 200SX!
Though, as excited as I was. Leaving his house I realised there was F-All petrol in it. b
ks, driving round a new city in a new car with little to no petrol is not a fun experience. Then begun the journey home. Around 450 miles, not too bad I thought. but didn't factor in traffic, oh well. It was fun!
The car pulls so cleanly, but strong. It's been set up wonderfully, not your usual ricer 'nothing, nothing BWAP BWAP TSH' It's very progressive and rides really well.
The journey back was a long one, but oh so much fun, just me, my new car, and miles of road ahead. And of course, my shell v-power card and Mr visa!
Fast forward to today, and i've done c. 2200 miles in it (quite worrying seeing as it's an evening car!) since I got it. Getting it serviced soon and then hopefully go stage 2/1 this year.
Snow? Not too much of an issue, got winter tyres on the back (but driving according to the fronts, as to not get carried away.) and it's been great.
The car is running 285bhp & 300lb/ft torque, which is fun... Hopefully more later in the year but my main thing is to keep the car healthy!
I'll stop jabbering on as my lunch break is coming to a close and get some pictures up.
comments and critisisms welcome. I'm happy (read, voer the moon) with the car. Things are expensive, being a 20 year old with a penchant for getting crashed in to. But it's worth it, I may not be in the same monitary situation next year, so I'm doing it while I can
Spec from advert:
Engine
• HDev stage 1a chip (the first one!)
• Greddy Profec B set up by Jez
• Apex type 2 intercooler
• Apex sensible dual exit exhaust with 3” decat all on poly hangers (will come with cat for the Mot)
• 3” downpipe
• Apexi air filter with stainless heat shield
• Walbro 255 fuel pump and cooler plugs
• BMC stopper
• All belts changed last year
• No VVT noise on start up.
• Never needs the oil topping up between services and pulls strongly on boost
Chassis
• Nismo S tune suspension with 19,000 miles on it. Try pricing this up!
• DB brakes 315mm M3 front discs Rebuilt brakes with all new seals (some pistons also replaced) in summer 2010
• Braided brake hoses
• Brake discs have virtually no lip and plenty of life in the pads
• Godspeed front and rear anti roll bars
• Staggered Rota GTR’s (8.5” front and 9.5” rear) with slim McGuard locking nuts
• Full 4 wheel alignment in summer 2010
• Apex (Nismo style) uprated subframe bushes
• Rear suspension is polybushed
• Clear front and side indicators
• 52mm Autometer boost gauge in Greddy A pillar pod
• Nissan headlight protectors
• Front to rear brake and fuel pipes replaced and rust proofed
• Nissan headlight protectors
• Nissan mudflaps
Snow? What snow!
|http://thumbsnap.com/bgjvmLs0[/url]I do have more photos but can't copy them off facebook etc at the minute. Shall keep this thread updated with plans/news!
Another Fluffer said:
Cracking sideways picture there, exactly what the car was made for!
How much was your insurance out of interest? As I'm 20 next year and could be something to look into.
Expensive, but i've been crashed into 3 times within the space of 1 year, including a write off. So Don't take my quotes as gospel How much was your insurance out of interest? As I'm 20 next year and could be something to look into.
I don't use it for commuting or anything either so puts it down a bit. But, in the situation where I can justify it (ish) but I'd rather pay a bit extra and drive this than another hatch back!
LouD86 said:
Nice example. Even better to see it hasnt been "slammed" to the floor on coilovers. S-Tunes are one of the best set ups on the 200 I firmly believe, a good compromise.
Indeed, the cars been looked after, sensible options, even came with the OEM headlamp protectors! Though one is cracked so they are off. The set up is awesome. Opposite of my MX5 which was slammed on coilovers, but was still vaguely useable.
My aim for this is a M3 beater, not a drift wagon. Drift wagon would be in the shape of a £500 E36 BMW
My old MX5:
Edited by MGZRod on Tuesday 29th January 14:09
Edited by MGZRod on Tuesday 29th January 14:20
It's working out at around £2000.
My MX5 last year (after 1 non fault accident) was only £1100, and was getting similar quotes for this until I got bashed twice. nigh on doubled.
Edit: for reference. To insure the MG or the MX5 would be around £1500-1600 so would rather pay a bit more and have something I love. (so the MG is sat unloved on the driveway!)
My MX5 last year (after 1 non fault accident) was only £1100, and was getting similar quotes for this until I got bashed twice. nigh on doubled.
Edit: for reference. To insure the MG or the MX5 would be around £1500-1600 so would rather pay a bit more and have something I love. (so the MG is sat unloved on the driveway!)
Edited by MGZRod on Tuesday 29th January 16:24
Great choice OP 
I still regard my S14a 200sx as my best all-round motor to date. I came very close to getting another one recently when my MR2 was written off, but in the end picked up another MR2. Great cars to drive and also fun to work on. I found the community really good also, enjoy
Pic of mine when it featured in Autocar:
Having some fun on a disused airstrip:
I still regard my S14a 200sx as my best all-round motor to date. I came very close to getting another one recently when my MR2 was written off, but in the end picked up another MR2. Great cars to drive and also fun to work on. I found the community really good also, enjoy Pic of mine when it featured in Autocar:
Having some fun on a disused airstrip:
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