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[Boost_Fiend]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

Okay? Why would you even ask a question?

I said realistically meaning "of the real world" meaning a person with the slightest hint of intelligence wouldn't pay more than 3,500 for a convertible.

Stay flossy, Florida.

?? Did i disagree with you. I simply stated my opinion and observation. You mad or something? Is everyone from cali a tool? Must be all the smog.

[Wake]

Is everyone from Florida a pissy little kid that gets butthurt when somebody calls them on their dumb bullshit?

Must be all the oranges.

[irax]

California oranges are better

[Boost_Fiend]

Originally Posted by WakeBHR

Is everyone from Florida a pissy little kid that gets butthurt when somebody calls them on their dumb bullshit?

Must be all the oranges.

please tell me, what "dumb bullshit" is he calling me on?

[GL Chrillz]

Needing new tie rods that don't break the bank. I have moog tie rods right now, they ran out of thread and the toe gets worse every time i drive it. is there anything with a spherical end (like the SPL) that are good enough quality that arent a shit ton of money? if not, what is your guys suggestions?

[alonroz]

Originally Posted by alonroz

What will i need in order to run 18X9 +35 fronts and 18X10 +38 Rears on an S-14?
Spacers? Fender Flares? and would it look funny on an s14 with no aero?
thanks!

anyone?...

[Boost_Fiend]

Originally Posted by GL Chrillz

Needing new tie rods that don't break the bank. I have moog tie rods right now, they ran out of thread and the toe gets worse every time i drive it. is there anything with a spherical end (like the SPL) that are good enough quality that arent a shit ton of money? if not, what is your guys suggestions?

I have tien tie rods on my coupe and they are are nice for the price. alot of people compare them to the moog rods though. for dd the tien/moog is fine, but if you are doing any drifting or road racing I would get spl's or pbm's

[GL Chrillz]

Originally Posted by Boost_Fiend

I have tien tie rods on my coupe and they are are nice for the price. alot of people compare them to the moog rods though. for dd the tien/moog is fine, but if you are doing any drifting or road racing I would get spl's or pbm's

it's mostly going to be DD but i want to hit up the track days too. I have moogs on right now and when i went to align it i couldnt get my toe any closer to 0 than .5* because i ran out of thread. and my alignment didnt stay put. its way off now like 2* at least. PBM is coming out with new ones, i just dont know when. I found some peak performance inner and outers on touge factories website, and i'm wondering how legit it is because every where else stopped carrying them

[c.f.169]

Just a quick question. I just installed my gt28r, 550cc in jectors, z32 maf, rs enthalpy tune amd a bunch more, any ways i had a few questions. First i only test a 10 second test start, all seemed well. I was happy. The next day i took it for a 2 min test drive. When i came back i popped the hood and noticed there was a very small amount of smoke coming from the turbo area. nothing is leaking on the ground. The turbo is brand new. I primed it properly. Im just curious if the turbo comes with oil or anything else on it from garret that would burn off in the initional 5 min. I dont like seeing smoke. let me know guys, ive tried searching for this. Thanks.

[iamtheyi]

Does anyone know where I can find new adjusting screws or the little spinning things on a Zenki headlight to adjust headlights? (up, down, left and right adjusting screws) The little things that turn are broken.

[codyace]

Originally Posted by c.f.169

Just a quick question. I just installed my gt28r, 550cc in jectors, z32 maf, rs enthalpy tune amd a bunch more, any ways i had a few questions. First i only test a 10 second test start, all seemed well. I was happy. The next day i took it for a 2 min test drive. When i came back i popped the hood and noticed there was a very small amount of smoke coming from the turbo area. nothing is leaking on the ground. The turbo is brand new. I primed it properly. Im just curious if the turbo comes with oil or anything else on it from garret that would burn off in the initional 5 min. I dont like seeing smoke. let me know guys, ive tried searching for this. Thanks.

keep driving it. probably oil on it from the install or machining

[c.f.169]

Originally Posted by codyace

keep driving it. probably oil on it from the install or machining

Thanks, sorry about the crappy spelling in my last post. I was at work, and using an iPhone.
I also was thinking/hoping this as well. It wasn't a large amount of smoke, probably half of what a cigarette would produce. Tonight I jacked the car up to see if there was any oil or coolant leaks and happily to report there is none.

[I'm Redline]

Originally Posted by c.f.169

Thanks, sorry about the crappy spelling in my last post. I was at work, and using an iPhone.
I also was thinking/hoping this as well. It wasn't a large amount of smoke, probably half of what a cigarette would produce. Tonight I jacked the car up to see if there was any oil or coolant leaks and happily to report there is none.

If you didn't clean your parts before installing them and had greasy hands, you are seeing the results of that grease or that manufacturing solvent/grease/corrosionj protectant burning off. It's common in all parts of the car that include the motor, trans, and exhaust system where heat builds up over 200*+/-(hot enough to burn off solvents).
I just installed a new cat back, and even though my son and I cleaned it, it still burned off stuff for the first few miles.
Just a thought since you are experiencing no failures. ps when you run up new toys, run them up. Give them a solid workout of at least twenty minutes after a five minute run in(if everything is fine)

[bc.]

I am starting the rebuild on my S14SR20 and I wanted to know, can I get 9.0 compression pistons and run on the stock ecu and turbo?

[SCRmotorsports]

will ebay lowering springs be ok? or megan racing has some for $160 would they work. i have a gutted s13 hatch and i took the wheels of today and noticed my left front spring broke, the kid who had it cut them and im assuming they got weak so i need some springs arent they all just about the same?

[Perfect Balance]

Short answer, no, springs are not "all the same", not even close.

Buy some used coilovers or something, don't waste money on springs, they won't be nearly low enough. If you need to drive the car just find some stock springs for $5 from someone that doesn't need them.

[Boost_Fiend]

I dont think you would have any problem running higher compression on stock ecu. Its only a bit higher then stock, but i would beat on it or anything as it will probably be running a leaner.

[codyace]

Originally Posted by bc.

I am starting the rebuild on my S14SR20 and I wanted to know, can I get 9.0 compression pistons and run on the stock ecu and turbo?

it may run, but not well/nor right.

[Zilmatic]

Hey I'm looking to get a s14 kouki and this is the only one on the market....

s14 240sx kouki 97

Problem is that its auto has 250,xxx KM and he lied about the body being perfect. there is a tiny dent on the passenger door and a decently sized dent on the passenger wheel well...
Is this a good price for what it is? he would trade me my s13 + 2g's for it.
thanks!

EDIT: my s13 has 244,xxx km's hks coils, apexi exhaust, 15 riken rims, kouki tails/type x rear valances, custom sub setup.

[bc.]

Originally Posted by Boost_Fiend

I dont think you would have any problem running higher compression on stock ecu. Its only a bit higher then stock, but i would beat on it or anything as it will probably be running a leaner.

Originally Posted by codyace

it may run, but not well/nor right.

Thanks for the input guys. The plan was to get it all together and running before I save up fore a new turbo, ecu, injectors ect. It might be a while before that happens though.

[Matt300ZXT]

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[slow40sx]

this is not my picture but the line that turns down at the booster and runs up the frame rail and runs to nothing, wtf is it?

[KiLLeR2001]

Gas tank vent line. Goes to charcoal canister. Needs to be left open.

[Kuma]

I primered my car a few months ago. Now I want to paint it with chalkboard paint... Should I put another coat of primer or should I clean it, scuff it and paint? Also, how much do you think it would take per coat to cover a 95 s14? I need to do 3 coats, and it comes in quart cans... I'm thinking 1-2quarts per coat but I really have no clue.

[I'm Redline]

Originally Posted by Zilmatic

Hey I'm looking to get a s14 kouki and this is the only one on the market....

s14 240sx kouki 97

Problem is that its auto has 250,xxx KM and he lied about the body being perfect. there is a tiny dent on the passenger door and a decently sized dent on the passenger wheel well...
Is this a good price for what it is? he would trade me my s13 + 2g's for it.
thanks!

EDIT: my s13 has 244,xxx km's hks coils, apexi exhaust, 15 riken rims, kouki tails/type x rear valances, custom sub setup.

If the car has a ton of miles on it(it does) and it's not perfect bodywise(it's not), what are it's redeaming values to ask for $5500? None. It's a $3500 car all day long. What's your chuki worth? add to that amount to make up $3500 and offer it for the kouki...if you go higher, it's all on just how bad you want that car

[daftphunk]

WELDERS!!

Is something like this repairable?

[bc.]

Anything is repairable when you have a welder. Your actual question is 'is it cheaper to repair this than to replace this?' yes, probably

[daftphunk]

^ thank you for your answer. I'm getting the FMIC for like $20 + shipping, so if it's cheaper than $200 for an off brand like CX Racing then I am good.

[boniomario]

yes that is repairable just make sure your welder knows what he's doing

[Zilmatic]

Originally Posted by I'm Redline

If the car has a ton of miles on it(it does) and it's not perfect bodywise(it's not), what are it's redeaming values to ask for $5500? None. It's a $3500 car all day long. What's your chuki worth? add to that amount to make up $3500 and offer it for the kouki...if you go higher, it's all on just how bad you want that car

It's kilometres not miles Canadian car... I'm not sure what my 89 s13 is worth. I've noticed he tried selling this car for 7000 and kept it at 5500 since November so I'm starting to back away