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[S14DB]

Bottle brush + Simple green 1:1
Then Bottle Brush + Brake Cleaner or Carb Cleaner

[heavyd06]

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

What motor? what chassis? Turbo? NA? cmon man



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damn sorry man i was totally out if it when i did that post..lol..its a s13 redtop..the isis has 3 niples the two on top and one on the bottom wich i dont where that conects to//

[daftphunk]

Originally Posted by daftphunk

Question about my reverse lights.

So I had an automatic S14 and did the 5 speed swap when I put my S13 SR in there. I decided to get a new wiring harness and get a Wiring Specialties brand new harness.

My question is, do I still need to rewire for the reverse lights? Or should I be able to get the reverse light sensor and plug it in and have it all work? I know I have a broken sensor on my transmission down there and a plug there that doesn't plug into anything. Pretty sure it's for my reverse lights but haven't bought a replacement sensor yet because I haven't found one that has worked quite yet.

Anyone? Might just buy the sensor and pray.

[chiboy002]

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

Dawn also works really well to cut grease.
Personally i just sprayed the crap out of it with brake kleen. I basically dumped 2 cans into until I saw silver inside. I think using really hot soapy water and a bottle brosh of some sort will work well. And then spary something in after.
Soak it in anything like super clean or simple green or whatever, and then sparay the crap out of it. Also if you have access to one, try a pressure washer.

Originally Posted by S14DB

Bottle brush + Simple green 1:1
Then Bottle Brush + Brake Cleaner or Carb Cleaner

alright cool, i have a pressure washer and those things, thanks guys.

i sprayed some left over carb cleaner on it and it seemed to work but i thought it would require too many cans

[JKL1031]

Anyone know about JIS engines?

[KOME]

How do i set up my account so i DONT get an email every time there's a new post on a thread or get a PM on Zilvia??!

[ryandriftingfat]

Anybody in the US making Driftworks style replacement knuckles?
Driftworks GeoMaster - Race Hub Knuckles - Nissan Suspension - Suspension & Steering Driftworks Shop

dollar to pound conversion brings them to over $1200 for parts alone. Ouch.

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by KOME

How do i set up my account so i DONT get an email every time there's a new post on a thread or get a PM on Zilvia??!

http://www.zilvia.net/f/profile.php?do=editoptions

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[zooopreme]

Will the z32 front splashguard/plate baffle fit on the S13? I would really like to have some sort of splash shield for the rotor.

If it doesn't fit, what kind of alternatives do I have besides cutting it? I'm on courtesy parts, btw.

[chiboy002]

ok, last question for the week.. ive been asking a lot

this is kinda random but idk what i should do about it

i'll be taking my car in for paint in a couple weeks, and im getting everything sorted out with the painter but i don't trust him to do anything other than paint my car (hardly know the guy)

do i pull the interior and dash and all that bullshit and keep it at my place so i can ensure it's put back in properly or
do i leave everything except door panel, kick panel, and door sill still there?

i don't want the chance of overspray on my shit or him half assing everything back together, im pretty anal about my car

[Wake]

if your THAT anal and dont trust someone. ALWAYS do it yourself.

[Jonathong]

Whats the cheapest site i can get megan coilovers for my s14 at? Thanks in advance lowest I saw on ebay are 879.00 and those are for the streets, so if you know where I can get them cheaper please let me know. Thanks in advance!

[Wake]

You can get ksports or apex'is right now in our vendor section for $899 shipped.
Why even fuck with megans?

I would rather buy used quality products than new crappy ones.

[daftphunk]

Originally Posted by ryandevilhorns

Anybody in the US making Driftworks style replacement knuckles?
Driftworks GeoMaster - Race Hub Knuckles - Nissan Suspension - Suspension & Steering Driftworks Shop

dollar to pound conversion brings them to over $1200 for parts alone. Ouch.

Look at the Intec racing knuckles, walker Wilkerson is running them on his s13 for formula d

[Wake]

doesnt PBM make modified knockles?

[Jonathong]

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

You can get ksports or apex'is right now in our vendor section for $899 shipped.
Why even fuck with megans?

I would rather buy used quality products than new crappy ones.

New Ksports are only $877?
KSPORT COILOVERS SPRINGS 95-98 96 97 NISSAN 240SX S14 | eBay

[Fall3n-]

Would worn castor arm bushes cause steering shake at up and around 60mph? Wheels have all been balanced last week but shake didn't go away >.<

[Wake]

well there ya go, why are you trying to get megans?

I mean if your gonna get crap at least get the best crap you can.

[codyace]

Originally Posted by S14kouki_10

Will i be ok if i run a 5mm spacer with stock studs??

Use the search feature, and dont' forget google. Yes you can.

Originally Posted by chiboy002

one more question

i pulled the upper intake plenum when i pulled off the head, and it is filled with grime. Like caked on but i can scrape it off with my finger

any method on cleaning this? I don't really wanna pay for anyone to clean it, i was thinking soaking it in a tub of degreaser or simple green for a while

Purple power works well, as does kerosone. I've found getting one of those bottle brush/cat tail bristly brushes from the auto store work best for stuff like that, plus they are bendable.

Originally Posted by daftphunk

Anyone? Might just buy the sensor and pray.

The W/S lower harness will have those parts, however the plug/sensors may have different plugs on them. I know I've seen 2 different style plugs on them. May need a reiwire, but it's only 2 wires and they can go either way (just a contact switch)

Originally Posted by zooopreme

Will the z32 front splashguard/plate baffle fit on the S13? I would really like to have some sort of splash shield for the rotor.

Z ones would need modification as the calipers are different. With that said, I haven't run any on my cars forever. What makes you want them?

Originally Posted by Fall3n-

Would worn castor arm bushes cause steering shake at up and around 60mph? Wheels have all been balanced last week but shake didn't go away >.<

Potentially. hard to say. check the other arms/bearings too.

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

well there ya go, why are you trying to get megans?

I mean if your gonna get crap at least get the best crap you can.

There really isn't any measurable/noticable difference between any of them. They all suck, I'd say get the cheapest ones haha.

[imnotniko]

alright i got a 2 part question here. i am swapping my 4 lug to 5 lug and need new brakes. i have 180sx front brakes and im pretty sure stock s13 rear brakes (i need assurance)

now do i need 95 maxima rotors(for 5 lug) and 95 maxima pads for the fronts being i have 180sx front calipers.

for the rear i just need s13 brake pads and s13 rotors correct?


heres the pictures of my front and rear rotors / calipers. (can i re use the front rotors or do those look shot? they're project mu)

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by chiboy002

i'll be taking my car in for paint in a couple weeks, and im getting everything sorted out with the painter but i don't trust him to do anything other than paint my car (hardly know the guy)

do i pull the interior and dash and all that bullshit and keep it at my place so i can ensure it's put back in properly or
do i leave everything except door panel, kick panel, and door sill still there?

i don't want the chance of overspray on my shit or him half assing everything back together, im pretty anal about my car

Is this just a guy that does paint as a side job or is this at his shop or whatever? And why would you go to somebody whom you don't trust for something that can make or break your car?

If your friends recommended him and liked this person's work, I don't see why you wouldn't trust him.If you're that afraid, taking interior pieces off will not do much harm. It'll just take some time.

If this guy really bugs you, just don't take it to him and find another place that you know will do a good job.

Originally Posted by codyace

Z ones would need modification as the calipers are different. With that said, I haven't run any on my cars forever. What makes you want them?

What kind of modifications need to be done to the shield?

Part of the reason why I'd like to have the splash guard is for piece of mind when the road is wet. It's more of a preference for me, if the Z32 has one why not put the splash shield in along with the entire brake swap.

[wacko2]

hey guys where can i find more pic of this car,



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[chiboy002]

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

if your THAT anal and dont trust someone. ALWAYS do it yourself.

i mean i could but it could also turn out like shit if i do it lol

idk i mean the guy isn't wierd or anything, i just have the notion that he'll put my interior together without the right shit on it or something and it'll look bad afterwards

Originally Posted by zooopreme

Is this just a guy that does paint as a side job or is this at his shop or whatever? And why would you go to somebody whom you don't trust for something that can make or break your car?

If your friends recommended him and liked this person's work, I don't see why you wouldn't trust him.If you're that afraid, taking interior pieces off will not do much harm. It'll just take some time.

If this guy really bugs you, just don't take it to him and find another place that you know will do a good job.

it's a body shop that my dad's friend owns, im getting a deal on paint but since its a cheaper price i feel like he won't do his best/rush the job. Painter is not my dads friend, he works for the guy

[hartig]

so my car almost turned on today.. after weeks of waiting for oil/coolant lines to come in..
but it wont start.. part of the harness was warm after attempting to start it.. it was the black/ white wire around the area where the ecu harness plugs into the body harness (by the front headlight)

s13 by the way

but my question is.. why would this wire be getting so warm?

[namfbroh]

Originally Posted by hartig

so my car almost turned on today.. after weeks of waiting for oil/coolant lines to come in..
but it wont start.. part of the harness was warm after attempting to start it.. it was the black/ white wire around the area where the ecu harness plugs into the body harness (by the front headlight)

s13 by the way

but my question is.. why would this wire be getting so warm?

Possibly exposed wires somewhere that are touching and have too much current through them, or from my experience with S13's is bad ground can cause some really weird shit. Good luck, electrical stuff sucks.

[namfbroh]

now for my question, I've noticed that whenever I drive through puddles(even smallish ones), I get a horrible grinding noise from under the car. Not sure if it's the trans, diff, or driveshaft, but it won't go away until the car is completely stopped. I can gear down, push in the clutch, rev it up and the grinding doesn't change. I also have a welded diff- possibly a worn pinion bearing? I also did some research and it seems a variety of different cars with aftermarket exhausts are experience this exact problem. Any suggestions?

To edit: even sometimes after I completely stop, I'll start driving again and it'll still be there, so I'll stop again, and start driving and it might be gone by the second or third attempt.

[chiboy002]

Originally Posted by hartig

so my car almost turned on today.. after weeks of waiting for oil/coolant lines to come in..
but it wont start.. part of the harness was warm after attempting to start it.. it was the black/ white wire around the area where the ecu harness plugs into the body harness (by the front headlight)

s13 by the way

but my question is.. why would this wire be getting so warm?

lots of resistance = hot wires

check the connections to everything, the plug itself might have corrosion on the pins which is causing the resistance increase. Clean them and use dielectric grease


this might not be the solution though

[LVprojectS13]

I have a few questions:

1. I have a Redtop SR with idle issue's it seems like it does what it wants. Example two nights ago the car started to idle at 1500rpms i drove back to vegas from cali and the car fixed itself last night idle at 1000rpm today i turned it on and it bearly wants to stay on it would be under 1000 about 600 rpm, does anyone have any tips on what this can be?

2. Including those idle isusse if i were to give it gas the car will rev but then die, unless i play with the gas and slowing bring and back to idle?

[89SwapXE]

is sandblasting ok?
im in the process of getting my ssr formula mesh done
the centers the only thing left and i want to clean them up.
so is sandblasting ok? mediablasting?

[namfbroh]

Originally Posted by LVprojectS13

I have a few questions:

1. I have a Redtop SR with idle issue's it seems like it does what it wants. Example two nights ago the car started to idle at 1500rpms i drove back to vegas from cali and the car fixed itself last night idle at 1000rpm today i turned it on and it bearly wants to stay on it would be under 1000 about 600 rpm, does anyone have any tips on what this can be?

2. Including those idle isusse if i were to give it gas the car will rev but then die, unless i play with the gas and slowing bring and back to idle?

Sounds like a vacuum leak. First thing I do when my SR is idling funny is I go over my intercooler couplers and vacuum lines for the bov, boost gauge and to the wastegate actuator. If those are all good, I'd check the ECU for fault codes, namely code 12 and probably some other ones to look for but can't remember off the top of my head. It might even just be a dirty IAC valve, which really sucks to clean lol.