Small Questions Thread (SEARCH FIRST! Use this instead of making NEW threads)

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by GL Chrillz

i need some new wheel studs and lug nuts that will fit 5zigen fno1r-c 17". im looking at these circuit sport 60mm studs and gorilla lug nuts. im just wondering if theyre compatable with each other and the wheels. Circuit Sports 60mm Extended Wheel Studs S13 S14 240SX
Gorilla 21123RD Close End Conical Seat Steel Lug Nuts 12mm x 1.25 Red

The Gorilla's will fit in the FN's bore. I don't know if you will bottom them out on the extended studs. Is there a reason you need extended studs?

Originally Posted by nismonismo240sx

So I just installed some pbm adjustable tension control rods. The steering is way more responsive and even effected my braking.

My concern is that when I brake and pass by potholes or cracks on the road. It makes creaking and cracking sounds. Way more than before. Just wanted to know if anyone has tried these and had the same results...

Did you get an alignment to make sure your Caster is the same or at least equal on both sides?

You will notice speed-bumps and potholes a lot more because there is no rubber bushing to absorb the pull on the rod from the wheel hitting the object. The creaking is probably just the new bearings setting. But a cracking noise isn't good. Are the rod ends centered in the bearing?

Also, inspect the TC rod brackets that bolt to the core support and frame. The original owner of my car liked to park on curbs so they were bent and replacing them got rid of the squeaking sound.

[lennys13]

Any other help on my trade question could really use all the advice i can get ... Id quote but idk how

[Wake]

^^Dont do it....... Seriously.

and you quote by clicking the little button in the bottom right of your original post.
It says "quote" on it.

[lennys13]

Any main reasons why? And did i mention i still have to go 3hrs away to pick it up...

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

^^Dont do it....... Seriously.

and you quote by clicking the little button in the bottom right of your original post.
It says "quote" on it.

[Edwin562]

I have seen some cars with small pipe as radiator hoses instead of the full hose, is there an advantage for that or is it just for looks???

[Wake]

Originally Posted by lennys13

Ok. I got 2 questions if anyone can help would be great.. im trading my s13 twin cam with a silvia front end and coils stage 3 clutch and ka twin cam smogged tagged .. just needs power steering and some minor interior parts... For a 96 s14 with ka not running or smogged or tagged and salvaged title .. but hell give me a kouki bumper and 400 on top... Is it a good trade????? Second I'm droping in a Sr in the s14 ASAP need all oil gaskets and fuel pump where's the cheapest place I can get these? Thanks

PROS:
silvia front end
coils
stage 3 clutch
smogged tagged

CONS:
96 s14
not running or smogged or tagged and salvaged title


How is that even a question? Just the fact that your going from a clean title running smogged tagged car to the polar opposite is enough of a reason. Just SR the S13 and buy a clean title cheap s14 down the road.

Just take my word for it, stick with the cleanest car possible. Unless your looking for a project. Then still keep the s13 and build a project on the side.

[lennys13]

Yeah ill probablly go ahead and do that ... Already have sr sitting there waiting to be swapped in... Thanks helped alot.

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

PROS:
silvia front end
coils
stage 3 clutch
smogged tagged

CONS:
96 s14
not running or smogged or tagged and salvaged title


How is that even a question? Just the fact that your going from a clean title running smogged tagged car to the polar opposite is enough of a reason. Just SR the S13 and buy a clean title cheap s14 down the road.

Just take my word for it, stick with the cleanest car possible. Unless your looking for a project. Then still keep the s13 and build a project on the side.

[nismonismo240sx]

Originally Posted by S14DB

Did you get an alignment to make sure your Caster is the same or at least equal on both sides?

You will notice speed-bumps and potholes a lot more because there is no rubber bushing to absorb the pull on the rod from the wheel hitting the object. The creaking is probably just the new bearings setting. But a cracking noise isn't good. Are the rod ends centered in the bearing?

Also, inspect the TC rod brackets that bolt to the core support and frame. The original owner of my car liked to park on curbs so they were bent and replacing them got rid of the squeaking sound.

Actually I questioned the ends of the tc rods being centered now because when I was adjusting them to the same size as the original ones, the end where the bearing is would move. I'll try to post pictures up.

The brackets are slightly bent on the driver side but I don't think its bad enough to affect the tc rods.

As for the alignment. I haven't gotten it done yet. But I did get it checked out and the caster seemed pretty even.

[MrFairlady]

Ok..seen mostly threads on fitting it to a S13 (which that can clearly be done) with the Misaligned Bushings Stance makes...but
Will it fit in a S14 with No modifications to Drive shaft (same OEM shaft) and 5speed 13SR Trans??

This will be a Complete Rear end with pumpkin/HLSD,axles,all the Arms etc?
Any Confirmation?
Everyone seems to say "its the same"

Need to know ASAP.

[stockbee]

Can anyone identify what these two boxes from my S14 control?






Thanks

[quantum-kid]

so i am about to order some coilovers finally and ive decided i want a set of moonfaces. they have two coilover types damper d style and damper g style, i cant go to their homepage for some reason and ive searched around and cant find what im looking for. what i want to know is what is the difference in spring rate and dampening between the two. also if anyone is currently using them how well they like them and if theyd recommend them, if not what coilover do you recommend for the same price range?

[EsChassisLove]

I've never even heard of moonface coilovers.

[quantum-kid]

Originally Posted by EsChassisLove

I've never even heard of moonface coilovers.

theyre on nengun.com theyve been around for a while and have been rigorously tested on the track and streets of japan. there are a few threads on here about them but nothing showing the spring rate and dampening.

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by quantum-kid

so i am about to order some coilovers finally and ive decided i want a set of moonfaces. they have two coilover types damper d style and damper g style, i cant go to their homepage for some reason and ive searched around and cant find what im looking for. what i want to know is what is the difference in spring rate and dampening between the two. also if anyone is currently using them how well they like them and if theyd recommend them, if not what coilover do you recommend for the same price range?

They are the same rates(D&G).
S14/S15 Front 10kg/mm, Rear 5~9kg/mm(progressive)
S13 Front 8kg/mm, Rear 5~9kg/mm(progressive)

[quantum-kid]

Originally Posted by S14DB

They are the same rates(D&G).
S14/S15 Front 10kg/mm, Rear 5~9kg/mm(progressive)
S13 Front 8kg/mm, Rear 5~9kg/mm(progressive)

thank you very much!

[Nissan87]

Anyone know the weight on the Nismo ball shift knob?

[lennys13]

Anyone selling intercooler and piping for an sr??

[nevertheless]

My Sr will start hesitating when Im stepping on the gas at a constant speed, but will go away if I step on it or let off. Anybody know what it could be?

[JoseArias]

My flange fell off of my 180sx pumpkin which i bought a month ago Is there any way of fixing like at a shop or something or if i leave it like that and put the axle would it be secure enough not to fall off

[igreek]

Has anyone used something like this?

It's an 80mm Apexi Exhaust Control Valve. I recently purchased an Isis 4" dual straight pipe and I expected it to be loud, but I was wondering if this would be worth it? Just to quite it down during night times and whenever it is needed. Also, where does it install? In between the cat/test pipe and the exhaust?

Thanks!

[Wake]

Originally Posted by Nissan87

Anyone know the weight on the Nismo ball shift knob?

Email a Seller and ask them to weigh it for you.

Originally Posted by lennys13

Anyone selling intercooler and piping for an sr??

Uh what? look in the for sale section, post a wewanted to buy ad, look through or advertisers, or google it.
why would you ask that here?

Originally Posted by JoseArias

My flange fell off of my 180sx pumpkin which i bought a month ago Is there any way of fixing like at a shop or something or if i leave it like that and put the axle would it be secure enough not to fall off

Can you explain a little better. doesnt sound like something you should drive on. And any driveline/tranny shop should be able to fix it.

Originally Posted by igreek

Has anyone used something like this?

It's an 80mm Apexi Exhaust Control Valve. I recently purchased an Isis 4" dual straight pipe and I expected it to be loud, but I was wondering if this would be worth it? Just to quite it down during night times and whenever it is needed. Also, where does it install? In between the cat/test pipe and the exhaust?

Thanks!

Search dude, seriously.

Plenty of people us them and all the questions you just asked are EASILY answered by the apexi website. Not to mention numerous videos of it installed on youtube.

Imagine that....... the Apexi site even has installation instructions.

[SuicidnS13]

Ok guys does anyone know off the top of their heads what Wed Kranze wheels are made off. Is it alluminum inner barrel and stainless steel outer lip? Alluminum face? Im trying to get a quote for chroming and the shop needs to know the metal types of the wheel.

[.emerson.]

Tokico HTS shocks? reviews?

[allntrlundrgrnd]

why does my car look like a bad 80's movie?

[igreek]

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

Search dude, seriously.

Plenty of people us them and all the questions you just asked are EASILY answered by the apexi website. Not to mention numerous videos of it installed on youtube.

Imagine that....... the Apexi site even has installation instructions.

That's the first thing I do, before I ask questions. I have seen everything you are talking about. I was just wondering if more s-chassis individuals have experience with them. I appreciate it, but I'm not one to ignorantly ask questions.

[SoCalDrifter]

I need help my e brake doesnt work when i drift ive tightened and loosened the little bolt thing on the ebrake and it doesnt change anything but it will work when i put it in park mode (drift knob) any idea what it could be?

[NOLAG]

is this the correct spot for this?(vacuum block)?
installed a vacuum block and for some reason its not strong enough to open my BOV ,also i might have a vacuum leavk did the carb cleaner trick and cant find nothing....my questions are is this vacuum block in a good place?(dont mind the black vacuums,their teed into eachother because i didnt have caps)


also when i removed my EGR ,i was left with one open vacuum i plugged with a screw scene in this picture,but now using it for my boost gauge ..just figured id show incase i was doing somthing wrong..any ideas?thanks

[Drift_86]

Ok I'm trying to get vlsd for my stock s14 5spd I wanna Get vlsd but still remains stock I got a guy selling me an an s14 vlsd but the guy selling one doesn't know if it's a jdm or usmd or if it came from at or mt. I know they have different gear ratio. My question is there a simple way of finding out and how dose different ratio effect my car?

[NOLAG]

Originally Posted by Drift_86

Ok I'm trying to get vlsd for my stock s14 5spd I wanna Get vlsd but still remains stock I got a guy selling me an an s14 vlsd but the guy selling one doesn't know if it's a jdm or usmd or if it came from at or mt. I know they have different gear ratio. My question is there a simple way of finding out and how dose different ratio effect my car?

There is no difference between them. Both parts were made in japan, so technicaly the usdm one is jdm. Both are the exact same clutch type VLSD

[Drift_86]

Originally Posted by NOLAG

There is no difference between them. Both parts were made in japan, so technicaly the usdm one is jdm. Both are the exact same clutch type VLSD

Really? I been searching the only thing I found was a chart that showed they where different. Could u foward me more info that show me what ur saying is true?

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