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240Stilo · 11-16-2002, 01:03 PM

Well I could probably come up with more things the "SX" in 240SX signifies, but i wanted to see if you guys now the actual meaning to it. (perhaps it means SILVIA NOT HERE)

Red Comet X · 11-16-2002, 01:11 PM

usually the "X" in nissan vehicles is extra weight added that is due to luxury crap. I.e. "280ZX" 300ZX" and I believe the S stood for some height number or something. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> i could be wrong..

MorganS13 · 11-16-2002, 02:05 PM

SeX...

(i know i wasn't the ONLY person thinking that, damn)

*ca18guy* · 11-16-2002, 02:25 PM

Nissan wanted it to have a "lil brother" image to the Z and ZX seris so the came up with SX. Personally I think they used S cause it is a "sporty" sounding letter and Z but flipped. X is ussually luxurry according to some but nissan never said what it means so I believe, If so the current 350Z should have it.

nas240man · 11-16-2002, 02:35 PM

i always thought it denoted chassis number with x instead of number ex.

200sx=s12
89-94 240sx=s13
95-98 240sx=s14

300zx-forget the years each was made but z31 z32 z33 etc..., just my opinion, not saying its right  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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misnomer · 11-16-2002, 02:54 PM

The naming convention for nissan's sports cars is usually some derivative of the engine displacement (240z, 2.4 liter i6, 300zx, 3.0 liter v6, 240sx, 2.4 liter i4). Disregard the '80s 200sx. . . those had all sorts of engines in them. This is followed by the chassis code (z for z*, etc, s for s*). Again, disregard the errant 200sx in the '90s, that was nothing more than a sentra with new taillights.

X as far as I know has no meaning. . . It sounds nifty and came about in the 80s. Should be explanation enough. The 80's everything had to have some little addition to make it sound snazzy (Macintosh Plus, etc.)

Don't ever say Super Xtreme again or I'm going to have to kick your ass.

wpayne · 11-16-2002, 03:01 PM

It actually stands for "Exreme Sex" but they found that people were offended so that they had to switch to letters to "SX" so it wouldn't be as obvious.

JasonNagra · 11-16-2002, 03:11 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (misnomer @ Nov. 16 2002,3:54)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Don't ever say Super Xtreme again or I'm going to have to kick your ass.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
SUPER XTREME!!

That sounds fucking SWEET!!! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/exclamation.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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AKADriver · 11-16-2002, 04:27 PM

I would bet that Mr. K had something to do with it originally, just like renaming "Fairlady Z" to "240Z".  The first "SX" was actually the '76 200SX (S10).  Performance cars with feminine names like Fairlady and Silvia just don't fly here, especially in the '70s in the face of American musclecars with all sorts of masculine names.  So, take the displacement (2.0L from the Z20 engine), add on the chassis code and an X for eXtra coolness, and there you go, 200SX.

SimpleS14 · 11-16-2002, 05:01 PM

They used 'S' for the chassis name and 'X' to signify "sporty".  Basically Nissan used "SX" the way that america uses "GT" to signify a fast and/or sporty sexy car.  But both terms are outdated IMO.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dozingoff.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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SilviaDriver · 11-16-2002, 05:03 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (misnomer @ Nov. 16 2002,1:54)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Don't ever say Super Xtreme again or I'm going to have to kick your ass.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
HAHAHAHAHA <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':laugh:'>

wasnt this type of thread posted a long time ago? i remember reading it. i always thought of it a S as the chassis and X was juss X i dunno..ill change the way i think..both mean nothing 240 means all haha

whateverjames · 11-16-2002, 06:34 PM

the SX in 240sx stands for 'sucks'.

uiuc240 · 11-16-2002, 07:13 PM

SX stands for "Stupid EXplanation"

Eric <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'>

GotDriftS14 · 11-16-2002, 08:30 PM

SX stands for "get your fat ass in the kitchen and make me a pie"

drift freaq · 11-16-2002, 10:53 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">So, take the displacement (2.0L from the Z20 engine), add on the chassis code and an X for eXtra coolness, and there you go, 200SX.
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correct except the first Silvia/200sx here in the states came with a L20b not a Z20 that would not come about till the 80's

*drifterx* · 11-16-2002, 11:11 PM

i know

Sex Xtras

i would like some Sex Xtras  please but u dont even have sex in a 240sx

i would name my car the 69SX

AKADriver · 11-17-2002, 12:03 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (drift freaq @ Nov. 16 2002,11:53)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">correct except the first Silvia/200sx here in the states came with a L20b not a Z20 that would not come about till the 80's</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Doh, you caught me.  The Z20 came in the S110 200SX, actually '79 but close enough to the '80s <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Dinkage · 11-17-2002, 11:56 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (James @ Nov. 16 2002,10:28)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">X is for all-wheel-drive.
Like the Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX.

Oh oh wait, let me re-think that <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> , hehe</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
LOL, that was a good one, James   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'>

Heather

240Stilo · 11-17-2002, 02:01 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (misnomer @ Nov. 16 2002,3:54)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Don't ever say Super Xtreme again or I'm going to have to kick your ass.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

240fluke · 11-17-2002, 04:51 PM

Someone said this a long time ago and it stuck with me.  SX = "Silvia Type X" .  Don't know if it is true, but it works for me.

Tim '95 SE

240Stilo · 11-17-2002, 10:57 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (240fluke @ Nov. 17 2002,5:51)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">"Silvia Type X"</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
HAHAHAHA...good one.

thelinja · 11-18-2002, 10:59 PM

Sr eXcluded <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>

SR240DET · 11-19-2002, 04:59 AM

nissan north america told me SX stands for Panda Bear

11-16-2002, 01:03 PM	#1
240Stilo Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Socal Age: 41 Posts: 1,160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well I could probably come up with more things the "SX" in 240SX signifies, but i wanted to see if you guys now the actual meaning to it. (perhaps it means SILVIA NOT HERE) __________________ -Juan

11-16-2002, 02:35 PM	#5
nas240man Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i always thought it denoted chassis number with x instead of number ex. 200sx=s12 89-94 240sx=s13 95-98 240sx=s14 300zx-forget the years each was made but z31 z32 z33 etc..., just my opinion, not saying its right  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

11-16-2002, 02:54 PM	#6
misnomer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The naming convention for nissan's sports cars is usually some derivative of the engine displacement (240z, 2.4 liter i6, 300zx, 3.0 liter v6, 240sx, 2.4 liter i4). Disregard the '80s 200sx. . . those had all sorts of engines in them. This is followed by the chassis code (z for z, etc, s for s). Again, disregard the errant 200sx in the '90s, that was nothing more than a sentra with new taillights. X as far as I know has no meaning. . . It sounds nifty and came about in the 80s. Should be explanation enough. The 80's everything had to have some little addition to make it sound snazzy (Macintosh Plus, etc.) Don't ever say Super Xtreme again or I'm going to have to kick your ass. __________________ Rowsdower saves us and saves all the world!

11-16-2002, 03:01 PM	#7
wpayne Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Okinawa, Japan + Azusa, CA Posts: 563 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It actually stands for "Exreme Sex" but they found that people were offended so that they had to switch to letters to "SX" so it wouldn't be as obvious. __________________ Too many people use cars as an extension of their PENIS and they make me sick. A car is to get you from point A to point B or for motorsports. Not revving around town at stop lights. Check out my mods!: 50,000watt super amp and JDM lights!! Yeah right... S13 Silvia K's I got for free (I'm in japan now)!! Woot woot! '99 25GT-T Skyline (I don't want to list all the parts) http://welcome.to/skylinegtr '92 240sx HB

11-16-2002, 03:11 PM	#8
JasonNagra Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (misnomer @ Nov. 16 2002,3:54)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Don't ever say Super Xtreme again or I'm going to have to kick your ass.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> SUPER XTREME!! That sounds fucking SWEET!!! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/exclamation.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'> __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f9dc7664.jpg Edit: check your link.

11-16-2002, 01:11 PM	#2
Red Comet X Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	usually the "X" in nissan vehicles is extra weight added that is due to luxury crap. I.e. "280ZX" 300ZX" and I believe the S stood for some height number or something. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> i could be wrong..

11-16-2002, 02:05 PM	#3
MorganS13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 707 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	SeX... (i know i wasn't the ONLY person thinking that, damn)

11-16-2002, 02:25 PM	#4
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 42 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nissan wanted it to have a "lil brother" image to the Z and ZX seris so the came up with SX. Personally I think they used S cause it is a "sporty" sounding letter and Z but flipped. X is ussually luxurry according to some but nissan never said what it means so I believe, If so the current 350Z should have it.

11-16-2002, 04:27 PM	#9
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I would bet that Mr. K had something to do with it originally, just like renaming "Fairlady Z" to "240Z".  The first "SX" was actually the '76 200SX (S10).  Performance cars with feminine names like Fairlady and Silvia just don't fly here, especially in the '70s in the face of American musclecars with all sorts of masculine names.  So, take the displacement (2.0L from the Z20 engine), add on the chassis code and an X for eXtra coolness, and there you go, 200SX.

11-16-2002, 05:01 PM	#10
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They used 'S' for the chassis name and 'X' to signify "sporty".  Basically Nissan used "SX" the way that america uses "GT" to signify a fast and/or sporty sexy car.  But both terms are outdated IMO.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dozingoff.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

11-16-2002, 05:03 PM	#11
SilviaDriver Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 40 Posts: 5,514 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: SilviaDriver Feedback Score: 2 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (misnomer @ Nov. 16 2002,1:54)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Don't ever say Super Xtreme again or I'm going to have to kick your ass.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> HAHAHAHAHA <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':laugh:'> wasnt this type of thread posted a long time ago? i remember reading it. i always thought of it a S as the chassis and X was juss X i dunno..ill change the way i think..both mean nothing 240 means all haha

11-16-2002, 06:34 PM	#12
whateverjames Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis Age: 45 Posts: 2,263 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the SX in 240sx stands for 'sucks'.

11-16-2002, 07:13 PM	#13
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SX stands for "Stupid EXplanation" Eric <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'> __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

11-16-2002, 08:30 PM	#14
GotDriftS14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Jose Age: 42 Posts: 556 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SX stands for "get your fat ass in the kitchen and make me a pie" __________________

11-16-2002, 10:53 PM	#15
drift freaq R.I.P. Aya, always love Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Feliz/Hollywood Posts: 18,564 Trader Rating: (215) Rides Gallery: drift freaq Feedback Score: 215 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">So, take the displacement (2.0L from the Z20 engine), add on the chassis code and an X for eXtra coolness, and there you go, 200SX. </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> correct except the first Silvia/200sx here in the states came with a L20b not a Z20 that would not come about till the 80's __________________ "Having a lot of tracks on a song is like putting stickers on a car to get more horsepower" New Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebV1OnbRsw Buy my mounts! http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/51531...ns-mounts.html http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/317539...e-mouts-6.html

11-16-2002, 11:11 PM	#16
drifterx Premium Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: boston, ma Age: 44 Posts: 1,533 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i know Sex Xtras i would like some Sex Xtras  please but u dont even have sex in a 240sx i would name my car the 69SX __________________ I am GOD!

11-17-2002, 12:03 AM	#17
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (drift freaq @ Nov. 16 2002,11:53)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">correct except the first Silvia/200sx here in the states came with a L20b not a Z20 that would not come about till the 80's</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Doh, you caught me.  The Z20 came in the S110 200SX, actually '79 but close enough to the '80s <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

11-17-2002, 11:56 AM	#18
Dinkage Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Livonia, MI Age: 45 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (James @ Nov. 16 2002,10:28)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">X is for all-wheel-drive. Like the Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX. Oh oh wait, let me re-think that <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> , hehe</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> LOL, that was a good one, James   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'> Heather __________________ Heather 97 SE "There are those who call me...Tim?"

11-17-2002, 02:01 PM	#19
240Stilo Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Socal Age: 41 Posts: 1,160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (misnomer @ Nov. 16 2002,3:54)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Don't ever say Super Xtreme again or I'm going to have to kick your ass.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'> __________________ -Juan

11-17-2002, 04:51 PM	#20
240fluke Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Ramon, CA Age: 45 Posts: 185 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Someone said this a long time ago and it stuck with me.  SX = "Silvia Type X" .  Don't know if it is true, but it works for me. Tim '95 SE

11-17-2002, 10:57 PM	#21
240Stilo Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Socal Age: 41 Posts: 1,160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (240fluke @ Nov. 17 2002,5:51)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">"Silvia Type X"</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> HAHAHAHA...good one. __________________ -Juan

11-18-2002, 10:59 PM	#22
thelinja Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,466 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: thelinja Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Sr eXcluded <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>

11-19-2002, 04:59 AM	#23
SR240DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: orida Posts: 1,490 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nissan north america told me SX stands for Panda Bear