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

[chiboy002]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

What is the level of difficulty in installing a head unit? My S13 did not come with the radio but I assume that the harness is still there. Any input?

not too hard, its a few bolts that mount the headunit to the double din bracket, slide it in and ur done

[chiboy002]

does anyone know if the light in the ash tray for s13's can be unplugged? i want to change it with a brighter one, LED, but i cant get it to come off

[Drose]

Ok so I'm driving home on the freeway and I notice a sound from my fan. I keep driving and my car is getting hotter. Before I had a chance to pull off my car dies and I coast to a parking lot. My coolant was boiling so I left it there for a few hours. I was only about a mile from home so I figured I can drive it home. When I go to start it it doesn't pop only two sputters and I cranked it maybe 5 times. Any ideas? I would have searched but for some reason it's not working.

[Corbic]

What are the metal tabs for?

[zooopreme]

Does anybody know the brand that sells antennas that are like mini sharkfin antennas for S13's but they're just little stubs...

I believe the brand name starts with a "F" I've been searching google but I'm finding stubby antennas that are 3", the antenna I'm looking for is like an inch (possibly?)

they kind of look like this:

[GabeS14]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

Does anybody know the brand that sells antennas that are like mini sharkfin antennas for S13's but they're just little stubs...

I believe the brand name starts with a "F" I've been searching google but I'm finding stubby antennas that are 3", the antenna I'm looking for is like an inch (possibly?)

Ebay, does I have seen them before

[KoukiMonsta]

Why can i not clear the code for IAT sensor w/ an obdII scan tool on my 97? other codes will clear though this will not.

I assume there must be an issue in wiring harness, the loop is not closed hence the issue.

please correct me if not.

[Fonix36]

will a bike rack mount to the trunk of a hatch

[Fonix36]

Originally Posted by Corbic

What are the metal tabs for?

I would suppose for mounting

[dezzS13]

Pros and Cons of removing the clutch fan?

[jspaeth]

S13 SR20 Blacktop:

What size and thread pitch is the PVC valve that threads into the valve cover?

I am looking to buy an aluminum plug to eliminate the PVC valve and want to know what size I need.

[Okinawandrifter87]

I know this sounds retarded but I tried to google it to find any answers but have no luck. Is there any fan setups with a push and pull running at the same time? Effective? Or counter effective? Links? Thank you.

[silviaguy240]

Originally Posted by Corbic

What are the metal tabs for?

mounting for a cover to make it look like a cat.

[chiboy002]

Originally Posted by TwItCh

^^ 15d bttdc says on the under part of the hood

and i put a new transmission in my car put the proper gear oil and everything

so the first month or so it was fine ran perfect then out of the blue it was harder to down shift

and basically im just worried it is going to ruin this transmission so does anybody know what may be happening?

Originally Posted by lalo167

Take door panel off and you should be able to get to the glass and put it back on the tracks, if it continues to fall off then you might need to tighten the tracks, common sense dude! Im 15 and i know this!

last time i took a door panel off a car (not 240sx) you couldnt even see the glass. it was covered with metal. and no, you were wrong. i needed to take the tracks off, glass out, then tracks in, then glass in. not just the glass

[chiboy002]

Originally Posted by dezzS13

Pros and Cons of removing the clutch fan?

pro's - easier to work with shit in the front (almost nothing)

cons - car will overheat eventually
- you will need an electric fan
- you have to remember to turn fan on
- fan wont be as effective

[240sx123$]

Originally Posted by chiboy002

pro's - easier to work with shit in the front (almost nothing)

cons - car will overheat eventually
- you will need an electric fan
- you have to remember to turn fan on
- fan wont be as effective

Well to add to that, the electric fans CAN cool your car sufficiently. It really depends on your setup- electric fans can move a lot of air when set up properly. Another thing to consider is the "parasitic loss" from running a clutch fan. Technically speaking, youre drawing power from the motor to run that clutch fan, but the difference would hardly be noticeable.

I prefer the clutch fan. The extra working space and minimal power gains are negligible compared to the extra hassle.

[zooopreme]

Originally Posted by zooopreme

Does anybody know the brand that sells antennas that are like mini sharkfin antennas for S13's but they're just little stubs...

I've been searching google but I'm finding stubby antennas that are 3", the antenna I'm looking for is like an inch (possibly?)

Gabe, I checked em out and the results were just like the ones that I found on google but check this out.

I got a better picture for you guys, found this on google, it linked me to a '09 zilvia fs thread, that isn't the antenna but it definitely looks like that stub above the hatch wing...

[Wake]

uh isnt that a wiper fluid sprayer for the rear window wiper that comes on hatches?

[zooopreme]

Yes. BUT, I've seen a few hatches with an antenna that looks like a knub just like the sprayer...

[xBtony]

What is the stock shift knob thread pitch?

[redline240sx]

I have a pair of silvia dual projector headlights, the mounting bracket on them are broken, Anyone have an alternative way on mounting them on the headlights brackets? Pics? links?


Any help and advice will be appreciated, thanks.

[dezzS13]

Originally Posted by chiboy002

pro's - easier to work with shit in the front (almost nothing)

cons - car will overheat eventually
- you will need an electric fan
- you have to remember to turn fan on
- fan wont be as effective

Would that explain a temp rise when idling?

[KC_240sx]

So I am a somewhat of a suspension noob, however I am attempting to learn. I want to do the 5 lug swap on the S13, I found a z32 I can get the hubs and whatever else I need from it.

I know from the rear all I need is the hubs and of course the brakes and rotors.

But as far as the front go Im confused as to what they are talking about when they say the "upright". What is this part?

And what else from the front suspension of the z32 will I need to complete the 5 lug swap?

[stinky_180]

Z32 front hubs do not work on any S-chassis. You have to run either ;
s14 5lug hubs along with the spindle and lower control arm (correct me if im wrong).
After-market 5lug hubs
Some infinity 5lug front hubs with modification.

[ManoNegra]

Originally Posted by stinky_180

Z32 front hubs do not work on any S-chassis. You have to run either ;
s14 5lug hubs along with the spindle and lower control arm (correct me if im wrong).

or s14 ball joint pressed in the s13 LCA

[KC_240sx]

Originally Posted by stinky_180

Z32 front hubs do not work on any S-chassis. You have to run either ;
s14 5lug hubs along with the spindle and lower control arm (correct me if im wrong).
After-market 5lug hubs
Some infinity 5lug front hubs with modification.

Originally Posted by ManoNegra

or s14 ball joint pressed in the s13 LCA

Thanks guys. Now I need to find S14 hubs, spindles and LCAs or just the ball joints depinding on which way I go.

How hard is it to press in the S14 ball joint into S13 LCA?

[Fonix36]

Originally Posted by Fonix36

will a bike rack mount to the trunk of a hatch

Same question

[Tom25666]

Originally Posted by dezzS13

Would that explain a temp rise when idling?

i have been without a fan of either kind all summer in alabama (hot as shit) and it only overheats when it idles for like 20 minutes. nismo thermostat btw.

[chiboy002]

Originally Posted by Fonix36

will a bike rack mount to the trunk of a hatch

roof racks won't, some offer trunk racks. they won't work because the design is made so it has arms that put pressure on the bottom of the trunk, or something near that, and has these clips that are straps that connect to the top and tighten. Hatches don't have a gap between the glass and the lid so you cant latch the clips.

Originally Posted by 240sx123$

Well to add to that, the electric fans CAN cool your car sufficiently. It really depends on your setup- electric fans can move a lot of air when set up properly. Another thing to consider is the "parasitic loss" from running a clutch fan. Technically speaking, youre drawing power from the motor to run that clutch fan, but the difference would hardly be noticeable.

I prefer the clutch fan. The extra working space and minimal power gains are negligible compared to the extra hassle.

I prefer the clutch fan because, the loss of probably not even 1hp isn't enough to make me change from running something that is directly driven by the car. Yeah if you have the right set up, but most people don't. Simply just swapping wont, you need to actually look at what you're doing.

Originally Posted by dezzS13

Would that explain a temp rise when idling?

it most likely will, cause there wont be anything cooling the motor.

Originally Posted by Tom25666

i have been without a fan of either kind all summer in alabama (hot as shit) and it only overheats when it idles for like 20 minutes. nismo thermostat btw.

[XxCAPTAINxX]

has anyone tried this kit. GP Zero Body Kit | 3DR | S13 [AFB002,ASS002,ARB002] - $399.00 : Chaser Aerodynamics, LLC.

im curious on the fitment. its it good?