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DoctorJ151 · 01-22-2009, 05:28 PM

So im new at all this talk but i just need a question answered, i found a rare 1997 s14 and it has the ABS and LSD options on it and i have no idea what that means...can someone tell me what that means and if i should buy it because im looking for a kouki thats worth swapping and tuning.

Thanks

ruben705 · 01-22-2009, 05:43 PM

you should probably forward the contact info and everything to someone that can "look" at the car before you get the chance to buy it.

JoHn E · 01-22-2009, 05:48 PM

lsd - limited slip differential
abs - anti lock brake system

DoctorJ151 · 01-22-2009, 05:53 PM

well i mean im going to go look at the car soon but what does the lsd and abs mean

DoctorJ151 · 01-22-2009, 05:53 PM

oh whoops thanks. i figured the abs was that but nice thanks

**ThatGuy** · 01-22-2009, 06:00 PM

Dear God, the youth of today are really starting to worry me.

Try typing "What is ABS?" or "What is LSD?" into Google, and let me know what you can find out.

Heaven forbid you actually go to a book store or *GASP!* a Library, and find a book about cars to do some research.

BTW, if you do decide to use Google, and look up what an LSD does or what ABS means...

...if you think an S14 comes equipped with Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, or "plastic" brakes, then step away from the computer, lock yourself in your closet, and cry yourself to sleep.

DoctorJ151 · 01-22-2009, 06:29 PM

dude it was a question. thats what this forum is for.

**ThatGuy** · 01-22-2009, 06:36 PM

"Dude", we're not here so we can deal with "What's a steering wheel?" or "How do I put air in my tires?" style questions.

There is a plethora (You might have to look that one up, it's a pretty big word) of excellent information available on this site. But it gets REALLY aggravating when we have to deal with the same repetitive simple questions when the answers could be found without starting a brand new thread for them.

Now, it is quite obvious that you haven't done any research on your own, as ABS is a pretty standard feature on many vehicles these days. So I know that information was more than readily available had you chosen to do research on your own. Research does not entail starting a Thread on Zilvia and expecting people to hand feed you the information because you're too lazy to look for yourself.

Welcome to Zilvia, "Dude".

zugoi · 01-22-2009, 06:52 PM

You wanna start swapping in parts and tuning a decent car but you dont even know what Abs or lsd is. Your not off too a good start. Since your new I'll sell you my flux capacitor specifically designed for the 1997 240sx really cheap. Just put it in your trunk and you'll gain about 50 hp and 4 mpg. I agree forums are meant for asking questions etc but questions like that..Stick to hondas kid.

projectRDM · 01-22-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorJ151

dude it was a question. thats what this forum is for.

Wrong motherfucker. A forum is for researching a question, not being a lazy piece of shit and grasping for help because you're not capable of doing it.

The Chad · 01-22-2009, 06:58 PM

I liked THATGUY's response. Quick, to the point and not too insulting. Well done sir, well done.

To the OP, if you want silver spoon feeding, ZILVIA is not the place for you (you can use their awesome search function), you will be weeded out quickly, which is why I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!

Try NICO haha.

Two of the head masters in the forum are already not on your good side...ProjectRDM is a car genius in my book and THATGUY (check his post count)...just don't piss off the mods dumb dumb.

DoctorJ151 · 01-23-2009, 01:46 AM

ok well first of all of you guys are assholes, and You are probably going to be glad ur getting rid of me but if you are going to be a "moderator" or whatever you are, maybe you should take the time and answer simple questions instead of insulting people, like me, who are new at this stuff. And if im really "wasting your time" and could look stuff up on google myself, thats all you had to say, or not say anything at all. Stop wasting your own time to try and "show off" to toher people and make yourself look fucking cool about your knowledge about 240sx's or whatever the hell you associate yourself with by insulting people. How about trying to be a normal person and just answer the question, bc honestly i dont care what you have to say about it if you are going to be a complete d-bag about it.

If i were you, and had the knowledge about this stuff like you guys do, i clearly wouldnt be asking these questions, and definitly wouldn't be making poeple feel bad for using a website that is supposed to help people with thier problems.

SO

fuck you, and all the other people who dont REALLY appreciate cars and the knowledge they have about them.

and THANK YOU VERY MUCH

to whoever answered my question.

onepuff · 01-23-2009, 03:57 AM

So you registered on this site to ask those 2 questions? I'm surprised you even passed your driving test. Come back later when you learn how to use your brain efficiently.

fromxtor · 01-23-2009, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorJ151

ok well first of all of you guys are assholes, and You are probably going to be glad ur getting rid of me but if you are going to be a "moderator" or whatever you are, maybe you should take the time and answer simple questions instead of insulting people, like me, who are new at this stuff. And if im really "wasting your time" and could look stuff up on google myself, thats all you had to say, or not say anything at all. Stop wasting your own time to try and "show off" to other people and make yourself look fucking cool about your knowledge about 240sx's or whatever the hell you associate yourself with by insulting people. How about trying to be a normal person and just answer the question, bc honestly i dont care what you have to say about it if you are going to be a complete d-bag about it.

If i were you, and had the knowledge about this stuff like you guys do, i clearly wouldn't be asking these questions, and definitly wouldn't be making people feel bad for using a website that is supposed to help people with their problems.

SO

fuck you, and all the other people who don't REALLY appreciate cars and the knowledge they have about them.

and THANK YOU VERY MUCH

to whoever answered my question.

No, no, no, forget what you Dad told you growing up; there is such a thing as a dumb question. Simple questions are " I need help with correcting my cars idle stumble, or "what oil do you suggest for a DD that sees some track time". Not what are anti-lock brakes which have been out since 1960, and the LSD which has been around since 1932.

OH and btw, don't even bother joining carolinanissans.com either. Thatguy and myself are members of that site also and will tell you the same thing there if you try and pull this BS again.

HemiCharger · 01-23-2009, 06:13 AM

the abs and vlsd options were packaged together on our cars. Can not have one with out the other and they are found mostly on auto cars. My 96 has those options along with leather but no sunroof kinda funny I guess.

98s14inaz · 01-23-2009, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorJ151

So im new at all this talk but i just need a question answered, i found a rare 1997 s14 and it has the ABS and LSD options on it and i have no idea what that means...can someone tell me what that means and if i should buy it because im looking for a kouki thats worth swapping and tuning.

Thanks

It means it's a fucking unicorn. Noob

Buy it.

alkemyst · 01-23-2009, 07:06 AM

I have always wondered more about the people that feel the need to reply in flame to a question rather than just fucking ignore it if they are so JDM tite y0! and know all there is to know about every freaking do-dad for their 240's.

I have found time and time again that many questions do get asked a lot here, but searching all you find is people asking the same question with others saying SEARCH.

Back to the OP, I wouldn't trust ABS or VLSD on a 240SX unless you see it yourself. Same with LE/SE's many are just going off the description on the title/registration.

onepuff · 01-23-2009, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alkemyst

Back to the OP, I wouldn't trust ABS or VLSD on a 240SX unless you see it yourself. Same with LE/SE's many are just going off the description on the title/registration.

Could you post a picture for him since he doesn't even know what it is let alone what it should look like?

alkemyst · 01-23-2009, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onepuff

Could you post a picture for him since he doesn't even know what it is let alone what it should look like?

I'd let the OP ask their own questions...

they could go here and check if the codes match
240SX VIN and MID Decoding - my240

For an S13, if the master cylinder only has two lines going into it, it has ABS (the master cylinder is at the rear of the engine compartment on the driver's side).

S14 with ABS the easiest way is to look for something like this:

Or just start the car and see if the ABS lights up on the gauges.

None of the above though prove the ABS system is properly functioning and a mechanic would be a good bet to see.

VQMaxFan · 01-23-2009, 08:39 AM

His next thread will ask where does the blinker fluid go and how do i check it.

HemiCharger · 01-23-2009, 08:57 AM

the abs vlsd options are the rarest of the rare. I have owned 3 240s and this 96 SE is the only one to have the vlsd on it. An easy way to tell is to lift both tires off the ground and if you spin one tire and it is tougher and harder to spin forward and the other wheel spins the same direction then you have lsd

Canaduh · 01-23-2009, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VQMaxFan

His next thread will ask where does the blinker fluid go and how do i check it.

"Hi guys. I went to a parts store and they said judging by the sound of my car, i need new muffler bearings. Do you know the part number for these so i don't have to call up my nissan dealership and do it myself?"

Otto347 · 01-23-2009, 11:13 AM

oh boy I love this place! Good job OP!

s14_rob · 01-23-2009, 11:19 AM

this makes me giggle

SochBAT · 01-23-2009, 11:35 AM

You guys are fucking stupid to think he doesn't have headlight fluid.

n00bs.

alkemyst · 01-23-2009, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VQMaxFan

His next thread will ask where does the blinker fluid go and how do i check it.

duh, in the blinker fluid reservoir...with the dipstick. It needs to be at 96degF though to be accurate. Don't over fill.

s13silady · 01-23-2009, 12:50 PM

screw the car man... go buy a bicycle.. then you wont have to worry about ABS or LSD.

RIP another 97 s14. =(

anyone remember that dumb chick that a radio station called pretending to be midas?

"excuse me miss Palma.. now while one of the guys were rotating your tires, they noticed you didnt have a transmission.

her: oh. dont you need that?

pranker: ya it increases gas mileage. its better if you get 2."

her: ok. ill get 2."

alkemyst · 01-23-2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13silady

screw the car man... go buy a bicycle.. then you wont have to worry about ABS or LSD.

RIP another 97 s14. =(

anyone remember that dumb chick that a radio station called pretending to be midas?

"excuse me miss Palma.. now while one of the guys were rotating your tires, they noticed you didnt have a transmission.

her: oh. dont you need that?

pranker: ya it increases gas mileage. its better if you get 2."

her: ok. ill get 2."

all that said many of the best drivers in the world have not a lot of mechanical knowledge.

All we need now are the Viceroy dudes to comment.

SR240DET · 01-23-2009, 05:27 PM

HowStuffWorks - Learn How Everything Works!

are you sure you want to buy a older car? I mean you will have to learn about how to fix stuff unless you have deep pockets. Check the kia dealership for their buy one get one free deals or whatever it is. Nobody gives a fuck about a kia. Once you fuck up the first one fixing it you can start fresh with the second one.

01-22-2009, 05:28 PM	#1
DoctorJ151 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 36 Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s14 quick question So im new at all this talk but i just need a question answered, i found a rare 1997 s14 and it has the ABS and LSD options on it and i have no idea what that means...can someone tell me what that means and if i should buy it because im looking for a kouki thats worth swapping and tuning. Thanks

01-22-2009, 06:00 PM	#6
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dear God, the youth of today are really starting to worry me. Try typing "What is ABS?" or "What is LSD?" into Google, and let me know what you can find out. Heaven forbid you actually go to a book store or *GASP!* a Library, and find a book about cars to do some research. BTW, if you do decide to use Google, and look up what an LSD does or what ABS means... ...if you think an S14 comes equipped with Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, or "plastic" brakes, then step away from the computer, lock yourself in your closet, and cry yourself to sleep. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

01-22-2009, 06:36 PM	#8
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	"Dude", we're not here so we can deal with "What's a steering wheel?" or "How do I put air in my tires?" style questions. There is a plethora (You might have to look that one up, it's a pretty big word) of excellent information available on this site. But it gets REALLY aggravating when we have to deal with the same repetitive simple questions when the answers could be found without starting a brand new thread for them. Now, it is quite obvious that you haven't done any research on your own, as ABS is a pretty standard feature on many vehicles these days. So I know that information was more than readily available had you chosen to do research on your own. Research does not entail starting a Thread on Zilvia and expecting people to hand feed you the information because you're too lazy to look for yourself. Welcome to Zilvia, "Dude". __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

01-22-2009, 06:52 PM	#9
zugoi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay area Posts: 560 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You wanna start swapping in parts and tuning a decent car but you dont even know what Abs or lsd is. Your not off too a good start. Since your new I'll sell you my flux capacitor specifically designed for the 1997 240sx really cheap. Just put it in your trunk and you'll gain about 50 hp and 4 mpg. I agree forums are meant for asking questions etc but questions like that..Stick to hondas kid. __________________ Drunk posting FTW!

01-23-2009, 01:46 AM	#12
DoctorJ151 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 36 Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks zilvia ok well first of all of you guys are assholes, and You are probably going to be glad ur getting rid of me but if you are going to be a "moderator" or whatever you are, maybe you should take the time and answer simple questions instead of insulting people, like me, who are new at this stuff. And if im really "wasting your time" and could look stuff up on google myself, thats all you had to say, or not say anything at all. Stop wasting your own time to try and "show off" to toher people and make yourself look fucking cool about your knowledge about 240sx's or whatever the hell you associate yourself with by insulting people. How about trying to be a normal person and just answer the question, bc honestly i dont care what you have to say about it if you are going to be a complete d-bag about it. If i were you, and had the knowledge about this stuff like you guys do, i clearly wouldnt be asking these questions, and definitly wouldn't be making poeple feel bad for using a website that is supposed to help people with thier problems. SO fuck you, and all the other people who dont REALLY appreciate cars and the knowledge they have about them. and THANK YOU VERY MUCH to whoever answered my question.

01-22-2009, 05:43 PM	#2
ruben705 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rowlett Age: 38 Posts: 58 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you should probably forward the contact info and everything to someone that can "look" at the car before you get the chance to buy it.

01-22-2009, 05:48 PM	#3
JoHn E Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SOCAL Posts: 114 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lsd - limited slip differential abs - anti lock brake system

01-22-2009, 05:53 PM	#4
DoctorJ151 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 36 Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well i mean im going to go look at the car soon but what does the lsd and abs mean

01-22-2009, 06:29 PM	#7
DoctorJ151 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 36 Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dude it was a question. thats what this forum is for.

01-22-2009, 06:58 PM	#11
The Chad Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 44 Posts: 943 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I liked THATGUY's response. Quick, to the point and not too insulting. Well done sir, well done. To the OP, if you want silver spoon feeding, ZILVIA is not the place for you (you can use their awesome search function), you will be weeded out quickly, which is why I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Try NICO haha. Two of the head masters in the forum are already not on your good side...ProjectRDM is a car genius in my book and THATGUY (check his post count)...just don't piss off the mods dumb dumb.

01-23-2009, 03:57 AM	#13
onepuff Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ohio Age: 46 Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	So you registered on this site to ask those 2 questions? I'm surprised you even passed your driving test. Come back later when you learn how to use your brain efficiently.

01-23-2009, 06:13 AM	#15
HemiCharger Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: midwest Age: 49 Posts: 216 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	the abs and vlsd options were packaged together on our cars. Can not have one with out the other and they are found mostly on auto cars. My 96 has those options along with leather but no sunroof kinda funny I guess.

01-23-2009, 07:06 AM	#17
alkemyst Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Age: 53 Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have always wondered more about the people that feel the need to reply in flame to a question rather than just fucking ignore it if they are so JDM tite y0! and know all there is to know about every freaking do-dad for their 240's. I have found time and time again that many questions do get asked a lot here, but searching all you find is people asking the same question with others saying SEARCH. Back to the OP, I wouldn't trust ABS or VLSD on a 240SX unless you see it yourself. Same with LE/SE's many are just going off the description on the title/registration. __________________ Now my Kensai, I curse you to be a Ronin and with the my remaining spirit I, beseech Chimata-No-Kami, to have you wander through time and distance lands, seeking a new master.

01-23-2009, 08:39 AM	#20
VQMaxFan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mobile AL Age: 35 Posts: 464 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	His next thread will ask where does the blinker fluid go and how do i check it.

01-23-2009, 08:57 AM	#21
HemiCharger Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: midwest Age: 49 Posts: 216 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	the abs vlsd options are the rarest of the rare. I have owned 3 240s and this 96 SE is the only one to have the vlsd on it. An easy way to tell is to lift both tires off the ground and if you spin one tire and it is tougher and harder to spin forward and the other wheel spins the same direction then you have lsd

01-23-2009, 11:13 AM	#23
Otto347 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Upstate NY Age: 45 Posts: 1,700 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	oh boy I love this place! Good job OP!

01-23-2009, 11:19 AM	#24
s14_rob Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: IL Posts: 446 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this makes me giggle

01-23-2009, 11:35 AM	#25
SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 39 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	You guys are fucking stupid to think he doesn't have headlight fluid. n00bs.

01-23-2009, 12:50 PM	#27
s13silady Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bay Area, San Jose Posts: 1,804 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	screw the car man... go buy a bicycle.. then you wont have to worry about ABS or LSD. RIP another 97 s14. =( anyone remember that dumb chick that a radio station called pretending to be midas? "excuse me miss Palma.. now while one of the guys were rotating your tires, they noticed you didnt have a transmission. her: oh. dont you need that? pranker: ya it increases gas mileage. its better if you get 2." her: ok. ill get 2." __________________

01-23-2009, 05:27 PM	#29
SR240DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: orida Posts: 1,490 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	HowStuffWorks - Learn How Everything Works! are you sure you want to buy a older car? I mean you will have to learn about how to fix stuff unless you have deep pockets. Check the kia dealership for their buy one get one free deals or whatever it is. Nobody gives a fuck about a kia. Once you fuck up the first one fixing it you can start fresh with the second one.