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*Wake* · 04-29-2011, 12:12 PM

your question actually wasnt as bad as some of the others but can still be easily answered with a google search.

What do you need an o2 adapter for?

JDM SPUG · 04-29-2011, 05:03 PM

I was wondering if anybody knew of a company that made front bumpers for an S13 that is made out of polyurethane bc I live in NY and you can't avoid EVERY pothole.

Thanks

*Wake* · 04-29-2011, 05:06 PM

I believe chaser, shine, and extreme dimensions all have urethane versions of certain bumpers.

heavyd06 · 05-01-2011, 12:56 AM

well im gona add a catchcan to my redtop sr and i was wondering where does the back of the T connect too i have read that it goes to the crankcase vent but where is that at im lost? i have seen pictures of catch can setups that jst plug the backside of the T fitting, but i also hear thats bad.. any help would be awsome thx guys or girls

daftphunk · 05-01-2011, 05:42 AM

Sup guys, real quick question.

So I just installed my new coil overs yesterday. Ran fine. Decided to lower it quite a bit today. Drove around I would hear some grinding noise sometimes. I knew what it was and checked and yup! My wheel was slightly hitting my springs.

Now I'm wondering, this is only happening on the driver side. After trying to camber it out, it happened less frequently but still happened. So my question is, is this mainly because since new suspension/lower, my alignment is all messed up, thus my toe is probably all fucked? Making it so that my driver side touches the coils and the passenger side doesn't?

I'm aware some spacers would help that out. I have 10mm in the front now, 15mm in the back and may swap em around real quick but I figured my toe may be messed up and causing this. If so I am going to raise it and drive to the alignment shop and lower it there. Or figure something out.

Thanks

towlie · 05-01-2011, 06:02 AM

Any suspension work requires an alignment. If only the drivers side is rubbing obviously you need one

daftphunk · 05-01-2011, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by towlie

Any suspension work requires an alignment. If only the drivers side is rubbing obviously you need one

Yes I understand that but my question is do you guys think it's my toe that's fucked up? I'm going to try to adjust it myself today so I can make it to the alignment shop but that's what I was asking before Hand

***S14DB*** · 05-01-2011, 11:25 AM

Are you adjusting camber at the knuckle or at the tophat?

daftphunk · 05-01-2011, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

Are you adjusting camber at the knuckle or at the tophat?

I did it at the top hat yesterday, was looking into other ways to do it since when doing it by top hat it wasn't going to change much in my mind but would definitely help if done by the knuckle. I'll go look that up in a bit unless someone doesn't mind telling me how since I never have before.

s13brandon · 05-01-2011, 12:59 PM

finally got my 18s orderd and need help trying to figure out what size tire to run on them
i wanna run some what of a stretch and go 30mm widebody in the rear. im going to be running s13.4 so the front will have wider fenders then stock
the wheel size are 18x8.5+35 and 18x9.5+36
also wondering what is a good brand of tire to stretch

thanks

dillardkid121 · 05-01-2011, 01:03 PM

What's a good set of coilovers for an S13 for daily driving and some drifting on the side?

zombiewolf513 · 05-01-2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13brandon

finally got my 18s orderd and need help trying to figure out what size tire to run on them
i wanna run some what of a stretch and go 30mm widebody in the rear. im going to be running s13.4 so the front will have wider fenders then stock
the wheel size are 18x8.5+35 and 18x9.5+36
also wondering what is a good brand of tire to stretch

thanks

Yokohama S-drives are pretty popular to stretch. You can easily find out TONS of information about stretching tires by googling "stretched tires" and by going to tyrestretch.com

Quote:

Originally Posted by dillardkid121

What's a good set of coilovers for an S13 for daily driving and some drifting on the side?

I'd say get some Powered by Max coilovers. They're a site sponsor, so you can find a link on the home page. They're good, affordable coilovers with a sweet warranty. 8/6 kg spring rates are going to be best for a daily driver.

PNgo12 · 05-01-2011, 04:38 PM

Any tips/tricks you guys have on removing the driveshaft bolt that connects to the diff? I've PB blasted the shit out of it and it won't budge. It also still moves a bit when I try to turn the bolt, I've put the tranny in fifth gear and still I can't get the bolt to move and the little movement it does have it's just the shaft moving. Everything else is fine, I just can't get the four specific bolts to move at all.

lg54 · 05-01-2011, 05:30 PM

hey guys, can you talk to me about weight distribution of an rb25 into an s13, i know it has been covered a lot but im still a bit skeptical. how does it affect it for drifting and such..

thanks

Persona · 05-01-2011, 05:32 PM

So last night I noticed the smell of coolant when I pulled in the garage popped the hood and noticed my upper radiator hose had a hole through it.

Take that hose off the upper coolant neck and notice that not only is there a hole in the hose but one in the coolant neck as well.

WTF could have caused this. There appears to be another one forming as well on the coolant neck.

For reference Imagine there was a hole left of the clamp through the rubber and end of the coolant neck. About big enough for a 2 toothpicks to go through.

KenTaoyan · 05-01-2011, 07:00 PM

Does anybody know where to get replacement wire harness plug connectors?

I have an 89 240sx with most of the harness connectors either broken or brittle. One in particular would be the Temperature sensor that reports back to the ECU.

Any link or help would be appreciated.

towlie · 05-01-2011, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Persona

So last night I noticed the smell of coolant when I pulled in the garage popped the hood and noticed my upper radiator hose had a hole through it.

Take that hose off the upper coolant neck and notice that not only is there a hole in the hose but one in the coolant neck as well.

WTF could have caused this. There appears to be another one forming as well on the coolant neck.

For reference Imagine there was a hole left of the clamp through the rubber and end of the coolant neck. About big enough for a 2 toothpicks to go through.

That's kinda odd lol. Are you running 50/50 antifreeze/water mix? You could even just use redline water wetter and water, it would be have less wear. This water neck must be a common part to fail, I replaced mine to. Maybe grab a thermostat while your at it

Genuine OEM Nissan Thermostat Housing 240SX 91-98 KA24DE

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13brandon

finally got my 18s orderd and need help trying to figure out what size tire to run on them
i wanna run some what of a stretch and go 30mm widebody in the rear. im going to be running s13.4 so the front will have wider fenders then stock
the wheel size are 18x8.5+35 and 18x9.5+36
also wondering what is a good brand of tire to stretch

I don't see any reason for overfenders with those wheel sizes?

Falkens, yokos, Dunlop, etc all stretch pretty nice. Cruise the fitment/stretch threads, and check out rimtuck/tyrestretch

singlecamslam · 05-01-2011, 09:52 PM

What are really nice grippy tires for a good price? Soft compound and just really good track tires. Thanks

s13brandon · 05-01-2011, 10:11 PM

Thanks and I didn't want the s13.4 fenders to be wide in the front the back be all stock

***S14DB*** · 05-01-2011, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daftphunk

I did it at the top hat yesterday, was looking into other ways to do it since when doing it by top hat it wasn't going to change much in my mind but would definitely help if done by the knuckle. I'll go look that up in a bit unless someone doesn't mind telling me how since I never have before.

Stock adjustment is to loosen the top bolt on the strut to knuckle mount and ajust.
loosen both bolts then pull out on the knuckle and hold tension outwards while tightening the bottom bolt. Then tighten the top bolt.

This will pull the wheel away from the strut body.

derass · 05-01-2011, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13brandon

i wanna run some what of a stretch and go 30mm widebody in the rear wheel size are 18x8.5+35 and 18x9.5+36
also wondering what is a good brand of tire to stretch

18x9.5 +35 sits pretty flush on stock fenders with some camber... i run 265 and it is square with the wheel, if you run 245 and less camber you will be stretched and poking for sure...and if you want to run 30mm overfenders you will need at least a 25mm spacer

most passenger car tires can be streched....but summer tire with a stiff sidewall is best IMO, regardless of brand

Quote:

Originally Posted by singlecamslam

What are really nice grippy tires for a good price? Soft compound and just really good track tires. Thanks

Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec...hands down, cant be beat.

just one of many credible reviews...search on timeattackforums.com aswell
Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 - Comparison Tests - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver

although they didnt test the hankook ventus RS3 which is in the same category as Z1's in terms of price and performance

chiboy002 · 05-01-2011, 10:38 PM

upper intake manifold... if the only way to remove this by dropping the bottom or removing the head?
Also, oil on spark plugs - what can be the problem? I can't figure it out, replaced gaskets already but it seems like its still in plug well 2/3

I'm fine with doing the latter, but just wanna check

gotta replace a head gasket.

daftphunk · 05-02-2011, 01:28 AM

^ on what engine? I can remove my intake mani without removing the head. Takes a little work but doable.

Which gaskets did you replace? How about from the valve cover? I just helped my buddy do his supra, his spark plugs were swimming in oil. He was leaking from the valve cover.

vboy720 · 05-02-2011, 02:05 AM

I have a fmic that does NOT have a nipple for the wastegate, before the intercooler like most i have seen. Should i plug the wastegate up to the nipple that is on the coldpipe (the only nipple on the entire fmic kit), OR plug it up to the intake manifold?

Jonathong · 05-02-2011, 09:47 AM

So i took off my 10mm spacer now that i have better fitting rims, I bought some lug nuts from autozone (yea those cheap wannabe tuner lug nuts) my question is because they are extended lug studs what kind of lug nuts do i need to buy? I would like one with locks.

bluuuurr · 05-02-2011, 09:56 AM

Are all coilovers rebuildable? I'm thinking about picking up a used set off E-bay.. they aren't blown yet, but they are pretty old. If so, where do you take them?

Persona · 05-02-2011, 10:21 AM

Anyone know Auto Parts Stores/Chains that carry this damn Thermostat housing for a KA24DE.

So far autozone and advanced are both telling me that they dont carry it along with napa.

bluuuurr · 05-02-2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Persona

Anyone know Auto Parts Stores/Chains that carry this damn Thermostat housing for a KA24DE.

So far autozone and advanced are both telling me that they dont carry it along with napa.

Genuine OEM Nissan Thermostat Housing 240SX 91-98 KA24DE

JKL1031 · 05-02-2011, 01:45 PM

the contact points for the distributor are located in the cap right? If mines are corroded, I only need a cap and not the whole thing?

KrazyS13 · 05-02-2011, 01:49 PM

Yes, you only need the cap. Also, while you're in there go ahead and replace the rotor as well. It's cheap and corrodes/fails over time.

04-29-2011, 12:12 PM	#5821
Wake Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, ca Age: 41 Posts: 6,699 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	your question actually wasnt as bad as some of the others but can still be easily answered with a google search. What do you need an o2 adapter for? __________________ S.P.P.S. Member #00 CoUpe LOve Member #00

04-29-2011, 05:06 PM	#5823
Wake Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, ca Age: 41 Posts: 6,699 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I believe chaser, shine, and extreme dimensions all have urethane versions of certain bumpers. __________________ S.P.P.S. Member #00 CoUpe LOve Member #00

05-01-2011, 12:56 AM	#5824
heavyd06 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rio GRande Age: 36 Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	crankcase vent ??? im lost well im gona add a catchcan to my redtop sr and i was wondering where does the back of the T connect too i have read that it goes to the crankcase vent but where is that at im lost? i have seen pictures of catch can setups that jst plug the backside of the T fitting, but i also hear thats bad.. any help would be awsome thx guys or girls

05-01-2011, 11:25 AM	#5828
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Are you adjusting camber at the knuckle or at the tophat? __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

05-01-2011, 05:32 PM	#5835
Persona Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 927 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	So last night I noticed the smell of coolant when I pulled in the garage popped the hood and noticed my upper radiator hose had a hole through it. Take that hose off the upper coolant neck and notice that not only is there a hole in the hose but one in the coolant neck as well. WTF could have caused this. There appears to be another one forming as well on the coolant neck. For reference Imagine there was a hole left of the clamp through the rubber and end of the coolant neck. About big enough for a 2 toothpicks to go through. __________________ Last edited by Persona; 05-01-2011 at 06:03 PM..

04-29-2011, 05:03 PM	#5822
JDM SPUG Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NY Posts: 345 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I was wondering if anybody knew of a company that made front bumpers for an S13 that is made out of polyurethane bc I live in NY and you can't avoid EVERY pothole. Thanks

05-01-2011, 05:42 AM	#5825
daftphunk Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 767 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Sup guys, real quick question. So I just installed my new coil overs yesterday. Ran fine. Decided to lower it quite a bit today. Drove around I would hear some grinding noise sometimes. I knew what it was and checked and yup! My wheel was slightly hitting my springs. Now I'm wondering, this is only happening on the driver side. After trying to camber it out, it happened less frequently but still happened. So my question is, is this mainly because since new suspension/lower, my alignment is all messed up, thus my toe is probably all fucked? Making it so that my driver side touches the coils and the passenger side doesn't? I'm aware some spacers would help that out. I have 10mm in the front now, 15mm in the back and may swap em around real quick but I figured my toe may be messed up and causing this. If so I am going to raise it and drive to the alignment shop and lower it there. Or figure something out. Thanks

05-01-2011, 06:02 AM	#5826
towlie Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pacific NorthWest Posts: 2,500 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Any suspension work requires an alignment. If only the drivers side is rubbing obviously you need one

05-01-2011, 12:59 PM	#5830
s13brandon Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: henry county GA Age: 32 Posts: 172 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	finally got my 18s orderd and need help trying to figure out what size tire to run on them i wanna run some what of a stretch and go 30mm widebody in the rear. im going to be running s13.4 so the front will have wider fenders then stock the wheel size are 18x8.5+35 and 18x9.5+36 also wondering what is a good brand of tire to stretch thanks

05-01-2011, 01:03 PM	#5831
dillardkid121 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 117 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	What's a good set of coilovers for an S13 for daily driving and some drifting on the side?

05-01-2011, 04:38 PM	#5833
PNgo12 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westminster Age: 32 Posts: 373 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Any tips/tricks you guys have on removing the driveshaft bolt that connects to the diff? I've PB blasted the shit out of it and it won't budge. It also still moves a bit when I try to turn the bolt, I've put the tranny in fifth gear and still I can't get the bolt to move and the little movement it does have it's just the shaft moving. Everything else is fine, I just can't get the four specific bolts to move at all.

05-01-2011, 05:30 PM	#5834
lg54 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: International Posts: 215 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey guys, can you talk to me about weight distribution of an rb25 into an s13, i know it has been covered a lot but im still a bit skeptical. how does it affect it for drifting and such.. thanks

05-01-2011, 07:00 PM	#5836
KenTaoyan Join Date: May 2011 Location: California Age: 65 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	help with stock project Does anybody know where to get replacement wire harness plug connectors? I have an 89 240sx with most of the harness connectors either broken or brittle. One in particular would be the Temperature sensor that reports back to the ECU. Any link or help would be appreciated.

05-01-2011, 09:52 PM	#5838
singlecamslam Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 2,534 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	What are really nice grippy tires for a good price? Soft compound and just really good track tires. Thanks

05-01-2011, 10:11 PM	#5839
s13brandon Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: henry county GA Age: 32 Posts: 172 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks and I didn't want the s13.4 fenders to be wide in the front the back be all stock

05-01-2011, 10:38 PM	#5842
chiboy002 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ◙ Posts: 4,425 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	upper intake manifold... if the only way to remove this by dropping the bottom or removing the head? Also, oil on spark plugs - what can be the problem? I can't figure it out, replaced gaskets already but it seems like its still in plug well 2/3 I'm fine with doing the latter, but just wanna check gotta replace a head gasket. __________________ street dancer. GLEAM

05-02-2011, 01:28 AM	#5843
daftphunk Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 767 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	^ on what engine? I can remove my intake mani without removing the head. Takes a little work but doable. Which gaskets did you replace? How about from the valve cover? I just helped my buddy do his supra, his spark plugs were swimming in oil. He was leaking from the valve cover.

05-02-2011, 02:05 AM	#5844
vboy720 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NorCal Posts: 288 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I have a fmic that does NOT have a nipple for the wastegate, before the intercooler like most i have seen. Should i plug the wastegate up to the nipple that is on the coldpipe (the only nipple on the entire fmic kit), OR plug it up to the intake manifold? __________________

05-02-2011, 09:47 AM	#5845
Jonathong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 1,745 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	So i took off my 10mm spacer now that i have better fitting rims, I bought some lug nuts from autozone (yea those cheap wannabe tuner lug nuts) my question is because they are extended lug studs what kind of lug nuts do i need to buy? I would like one with locks.

05-02-2011, 09:56 AM	#5846
bluuuurr Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Monterey/CA Age: 40 Posts: 107 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Are all coilovers rebuildable? I'm thinking about picking up a used set off E-bay.. they aren't blown yet, but they are pretty old. If so, where do you take them?

05-02-2011, 10:21 AM	#5847
Persona Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 927 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Anyone know Auto Parts Stores/Chains that carry this damn Thermostat housing for a KA24DE. So far autozone and advanced are both telling me that they dont carry it along with napa. __________________

05-02-2011, 01:45 PM	#5849
JKL1031 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MS Posts: 427 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	the contact points for the distributor are located in the cap right? If mines are corroded, I only need a cap and not the whole thing?

05-02-2011, 01:49 PM	#5850
KrazyS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Age: 40 Posts: 464 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	Yes, you only need the cap. Also, while you're in there go ahead and replace the rotor as well. It's cheap and corrodes/fails over time.