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[zombiewolf513]

I have a white kouki hatchback with Polished Varrstoen's 18x10.5+22 rear 17x9+15 front, Z32 brakes all around with slotted/crossdrilled rotors in front, Max Pro coilovers, SPL full suspension. Does reflective gold powder coated calipers with polished "NISSAN" lettering sound tacky? I'm thinking about doing it.

[zombiewolf513]

Sorry for double post

Originally Posted by Jlrios

So there is this s14 that looks pretty good, but if you look at it closely, you can tell it needs work which is fine for me. But it does have 160,000 miles on. So is 5200 OBO a good deal for that car?
It also has rims, coilovers, and and some other little things

List of questions:

What year?
Pictures?
What aftermarket work?
What preventative maintanence done?
Records?
How does it drive?
What kind of work does it need?

[Kevin_S14]

Originally Posted by zombiewolf513

I have a white type X S13 with Polished Varrstoen's 18x10.5+22 rear 17x9+15 front, Z32 brakes all around with slotted/crossdrilled rotors in front, Max Pro coilovers, SPL full suspension. Does reflective gold powder coated calipers with polished "NISSAN" lettering sound tacky? I'm thinking about doing it.

i think that would actually look really nice with the varrstoen wheel. maybe black NISSAN instead of polish?

[towlie]

Originally Posted by zombiewolf513

I have a white type X S13 with Polished Varrstoen's 18x10.5+22 rear 17x9+15 front, Z32 brakes all around with slotted/crossdrilled rotors in front, Max Pro coilovers, SPL full suspension. Does reflective gold powder coated calipers with polished "NISSAN" lettering sound tacky? I'm thinking about doing it.

That sounds pretty cool, If it ends up looking tacky it's not like you can't take em off and throw a different color at em

[Wake]

you mean reflective gold like this right?...... Think long and hard before you do it.






The RE30's dont look horrible, but they are RE30's so.

[zombiewolf513]

Originally Posted by Kevin_S14

i think that would actually look really nice with the varrstoen wheel. maybe black NISSAN instead of polish?

Now I'm thinking about black words.

Originally Posted by towlie

That sounds pretty cool, If it ends up looking tacky it's not like you can't take em off and throw a different color at em

Not for the price Elite Coatings wants to do them for. That's why I'm asking

I'm debating this idea, black, or the standard red.

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

you mean reflective gold like this right?...... Think long and hard before you do it.

Yeah, like that- More like somewhere in between. I can't figure out if it would actually look good or not. I think it's one of those things that could look G status or like complete shit. But white car, polished wheels with envious fitment and stance, nice brakes/suspension, Gold calipers. Has potential?

[Wake]

Thats definitely a personal choice.

I personally dont like reflective wheels very much, chrome or otherwise. So it would be up to the owner to bite the bullet and take whatever flak comes along with it. Not trying to be negative I just think a lot of people will talk shit because your not following the "formula".

It honestly could look fucking awesome on a white car, especially with KOUKI aero. Try and get someone to photoshop them gold for you since you have polished already. Shouldnt be too hard.

[zombiewolf513]

No, not the wheels, just the calipers. But now that you mention it...

[Wake]

OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH sorry April 20th moment.

I think wheels would look cooler than the calipers. lol

[zombiewolf513]

Anyone?

Not mine, but the closest thing I could find.

[unlegendary]

i have had brake squeal for weeks!

i have new autozone gold pads, new brake shims from nissan, super lubed up, r33 calipers, new q45 brakes, calipers were built two years ago, filled up z32 bmc indicating no leakage, brake pedal is a bit spongy though.

got any advice?

[zombiewolf513]

I have had this problem, too. With my stock brakes, I changed the pads, shims, and rotors to new ones all around. Two weeks later they were squeeling.

There are little metal tabs attached to the brake pads that touch the rotors to let you know to change them, right? If those aren't touching, I'd say some brake pads just squeel more than others.

I'm interested in knowing what you find out about what is causing this problem. That doesn't sound right, but I think you know what I mean.

[DS562]

does the Z32 clutch alignment tool also work accurately with a 240 clutch?

[silviaguy240]

Originally Posted by unlegendary

i have had brake squeal for weeks!

i have new autozone gold pads, new brake shims from nissan, super lubed up, r33 calipers, new q45 brakes, calipers were built two years ago, filled up z32 bmc indicating no leakage, brake pedal is a bit spongy though.

got any advice?

i would say you need stainless lines.

[Dustxking]

Originally Posted by Dustxking

Need help! Previous owner of my shell stripped out the steering column. Not terribly bad, enough where i can chase it and it should work BUT! its the 180sx steering column.
Question: What thread pitch is the 180sx steering column?

anyone? ive searched and nothing.

[blake110491]

What do you guys think of these wheels, never seen them on a 240. 18x8F 18x9R,fronts have 18 offset and 21 on the rears

[Wake]

Why dont people understand that Type X aero DOESNT EXIST?

[towlie]

Originally Posted by blake110491

What do you guys think of these wheels, never seen them on a 240. 18x8F 18x9R,fronts have 18 offset and 21 on the rears

I dunno about that sizing

[Kevin_S14]

Originally Posted by blake110491

What do you guys think of these wheels, never seen them on a 240. 18x8F 18x9R,fronts have 18 offset and 21 on the rears

moar aggressive size.

[sqd]

How does one run top feed injectors on a GReddy S14 SR intake, which utilizes the stock runners?

The intake looks like so:
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/2597/image3050.jpg

As you can see, the plenum connects to the second half of the stock blacktop intake.

[blake110491]

I wasn't sure, there mainly for German cars but found a couple with two different bolt patterns. Whats a good place to order wheels from cheap?

[zombiewolf513]

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

Why dont people understand that Type X aero DOESNT EXIST?

Seems like kind of an odd thing to just say.

[unlegendary]

Originally Posted by silviaguy240

i would say you need stainless lines.

i forgot to mention that i have splparts brake lines. anybody else want to suggest anything for my loud squealing brakes? i am about to try exchanging my autozone gold pads for another set of autozone gold pads, since i know they are a hit or miss kind of deal.

but yeah, no leakage for three weeks, calipers have been rebuilt two years ago, new autozone gold pads about a month ago, new q45 97-01 rotors, new shim kit from west covina nissan, super lubbed up with what the nissan dealer gave me.

[MidwestMyriad]

Originally Posted by zombiewolf513

I have a white type X S13 with Polished Varrstoen's 18x10.5+22 rear 17x9+15 front, Z32 brakes all around with slotted/crossdrilled rotors in front, Max Pro coilovers, SPL full suspension. Does reflective gold powder coated calipers with polished "NISSAN" lettering sound tacky? I'm thinking about doing it.

White calipers with red letters

White with black


Either would look raw on a white car

[Wake]

Second the fuck outta that^^

Whats odd about my question?

Isnt this the small questions thread?

[TougeLove]

HEYYYYYYYYYY do you need to run a jdm core support or modified usdm one with an silvia conversion if you are using an aftermarket front bumper?


THANK YOU!!!

[towlie]

I think people who say "Type X aero" are misinformed and need to educate themselves

Derp

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by unlegendary

i forgot to mention that i have splparts brake lines. anybody else want to suggest anything for my loud squealing brakes? i am about to try exchanging my autozone gold pads for another set of autozone gold pads, since i know they are a hit or miss kind of deal.

but yeah, no leakage for three weeks, calipers have been rebuilt two years ago, new autozone gold pads about a month ago, new q45 97-01 rotors, new shim kit from west covina nissan, super lubbed up with what the nissan dealer gave me.

When did you put the rotors on?

[89SwapXE]

quick one
is the ka24de egr valve the same as the ka24e??
just wanna know.

[Kevin_S14]

difference between the JDM and USDM kouki wing? i tried searching and didnt find anything :/