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sunrat · 11-29-2014, 06:32 PM

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So that was my front right strut on my zenki. Pretty scary!

Upgraded to kyb agx and s tech springs. I'm waiting for an alignment to be done on Tuesday then I'll see how much of an improvement it is. Pile on the fact that I changed both inner and outer tie rods too (all moog).

EDacIouSX · 11-29-2014, 06:55 PM

christmas combo.... it is probably one of the most uncomfortable ride quality i've ever sat in. anyway, good job on doing maintenance and hope you're prepared for the flaming that is about to occur.

e1_griego · 11-29-2014, 06:59 PM

Very strongly disagree.

sunrat · 11-29-2014, 08:09 PM

Flaming for what? That I didn't buy coilovers?

Anyway, I noticed when I installed one of the top hats on the front strut it seemed to be off a little bit from where it's supposed to be.

So, I marked the old struts assembly with white chalk to line things up (from the outside). When I installed the new strut with the old top hat, the chalk wasnt lined up like the old set. It was off by a little bit probably 20 degrees or so. Should I be worried?

xoxide · 11-30-2014, 06:32 AM

^Yes, your car will probably spontaneously combust now.

sunrat · 11-30-2014, 04:00 PM

Thanks for the valuable input.

xoxide · 11-30-2014, 04:38 PM

Anytime good sir.

sunrat · 11-30-2014, 06:25 PM

I actually reinstalled it and made sure it was aligned properly this time. It's so easy to change these things now.

My next project might be changing out the exhaust set up. It's looking pretty rusty lol.

Kingtal0n · 11-30-2014, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sunrat

I actually reinstalled it and made sure it was aligned properly this time. It's so easy to change these things now.

My next project might be changing out the exhaust set up. It's looking pretty rusty lol.

Did you know: the factory exhaust system on an American S14 KA24DE 240sx is identical to the exhaust found on the Nissan Silvia SR20DET??

Though it need not be said, I just want to say it anyways: If an sr20det can put 250rwhp to the ground through that exhaust system, it should be good enough for any N/A Ka24 (if you like your car quiet)

sunrat · 11-30-2014, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingtal0n

Did you know: the factory exhaust system on an American S14 KA24DE 240sx is identical to the exhaust found on the Nissan Silvia SR20DET??

Though it need not be said, I just want to say it anyways: If an sr20det can put 250rwhp to the ground through that exhaust system, it should be good enough for any N/A Ka24 (if you like your car quiet)

Wow I didn't know that.

xitsalgin · 11-30-2014, 08:02 PM

damn thats pretty sketchy haha

11-29-2014, 06:32 PM	#1
sunrat Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 81 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good thing I changed out my shocks/struts! ImageUploadedByTapatalk1417311059.819143.jpg So that was my front right strut on my zenki. Pretty scary! Upgraded to kyb agx and s tech springs. I'm waiting for an alignment to be done on Tuesday then I'll see how much of an improvement it is. Pile on the fact that I changed both inner and outer tie rods too (all moog).

11-29-2014, 06:55 PM	#2
EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 4,566 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	christmas combo.... it is probably one of the most uncomfortable ride quality i've ever sat in. anyway, good job on doing maintenance and hope you're prepared for the flaming that is about to occur.

11-29-2014, 06:59 PM	#3
e1_griego Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 40 Posts: 2,722 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Very strongly disagree.

11-29-2014, 08:09 PM	#4
sunrat Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 81 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Flaming for what? That I didn't buy coilovers? Anyway, I noticed when I installed one of the top hats on the front strut it seemed to be off a little bit from where it's supposed to be. So, I marked the old struts assembly with white chalk to line things up (from the outside). When I installed the new strut with the old top hat, the chalk wasnt lined up like the old set. It was off by a little bit probably 20 degrees or so. Should I be worried?

11-30-2014, 06:32 AM	#5
xoxide Post Whore! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 2,807 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	^Yes, your car will probably spontaneously combust now.

11-30-2014, 04:00 PM	#6
sunrat Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 81 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the valuable input.

11-30-2014, 04:38 PM	#7
xoxide Post Whore! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 2,807 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Anytime good sir.

11-30-2014, 06:25 PM	#8
sunrat Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 81 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I actually reinstalled it and made sure it was aligned properly this time. It's so easy to change these things now. My next project might be changing out the exhaust set up. It's looking pretty rusty lol.

11-30-2014, 08:02 PM	#11
xitsalgin Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 114 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	damn thats pretty sketchy haha