Power Steering Fittings

[k00laid83]

Originally Posted by RalliartRsX

SO I pulled mine and the extended tips (which goes into the rack) have compressed and rounded when installing. This is on a Z32 rack mind you, but I was under the impression the rack was pretty similar to the 240SX. Do you have any pics after installing and pulling the fittings to see if the tip has been preserved??

I can pull and take pics to let you know what I am referring to.

Actually, this is the first time I've even heard of this. Yea, they should be very similar to the 240sx. If you want to provide pictures I would appreciate it. Honestly, I haven't heard of any issues at all. How much did you over tighten the fittings? When I tightened mine I just did it until they were tight and couldn't tighten anymore.

[k00laid83]

Do the tips look like they've been grinded?

[k00laid83]

So based from the pic you provided the end flared to fit the rack. It should still seal, I messaged you and let you know that I can send you another set of o-rings and it should still seal.

[RalliartRsX]

So it became tight prior to proper torqueing. I removed them as I didn't want to strip anything, so the compressing and rounding of the flared tip was occurring very early in threading it in (as in, the rack depth may be shallower than the 240sx of the same era).

The flared tip on one had a slight grinding to it. The other the tip was just rounded and compressed. WIll take a pic tonight and post.

[k00laid83]

Originally Posted by RalliartRsX

So it became tight prior to proper torqueing. I removed them as I didn't want to strip anything, so the compressing and rounding of the flared tip was occurring very early in threading it in (as in, the rack depth may be shallower than the 240sx of the same era).

The flared tip on one had a slight grinding to it. The other the tip was just rounded and compressed. WIll take a pic tonight and post.

Oh I see. That could be a possibility that the rack depth maybe shallower. Yes, if you would please provide pics that would be amazing. I really want to apologize that you're having this issue, I feel terrible about this. I'm looking forward to seeing these pictures.

[RalliartRsX]

Yep lol. Another set of fittings won't address the issue as they are simply too long for the Z32/300ZX rack. Just want to be specific to my case so no one gets the incorrect impression.

I have another solution in mind that involves re-utilizing the banjo bolts

[k00laid83]

Originally Posted by RalliartRsX

Yep lol. Another set of fittings won't address the issue as they are simply too long for the Z32/300ZX rack. Just want to be specific to my case so no one gets the incorrect impression.

I have another solution in mind that involves re-utilizing the banjo bolts

Wow! I've never seen anything like that. Thought maybe the nipple was just a bit to long or something but it's like the entire fitting is just way to long. Can you do me a favor an pm me back please. I'd like to give you a refund and see if I could get those fittings back to see what went wrong. I just don't know what to say.

[RalliartRsX]

Just to not give people the wrong impression


I am not soliciting koolaid for a refund. This was strictly a post to present another data point for fitment and I am in now way unhappy with the product!

Koolaid is trying to make it right

Koolaid, I'll pm you in a few as I'm on the road

[k00laid83]

Originally Posted by RalliartRsX

Just to not give people the wrong impression


I am not soliciting koolaid for a refund. This was strictly a post to present another data point for fitment and I am in now way unhappy with the product!

Koolaid is trying to make it right

Koolaid, I'll pm you in a few as I'm on the road

I appreciate you saying that and I didn't take your post in that way. I'd rather have this information out there. I guess it's a hit or miss because people have used these fittings on s12s. Specific rx7 and that's even more specific because those racks come in three different sizes. I'll keep an eye out for your message. Again, I want to apologize that this happened.

[ka-titties]

Just read through this whole thread. A bunch of great information here.

As a question, has anyone tried these two Fragola fittings?

-6 X 14mm X 1.5 Male, EFI or P/S Part number: 491962
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/f...3-bl/overview/
-6 X 16mm X 1.5 Male, EFI or P/S Part number: 491963
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/f...2-bl/overview/

Looks like they offer the 14 and 16mm versions necessary to get the correct depth.

[ka-titties]

Originally Posted by ka-titties

Just read through this whole thread. A bunch of great information here.

As a question, has anyone tried these two Fragola fittings?

-6 X 14mm X 1.5 Male, EFI or P/S Part number: 491962
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/f...3-bl/overview/
-6 X 16mm X 1.5 Male, EFI or P/S Part number: 491963
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/f...2-bl/overview/

Looks like they offer the 14 and 16mm versions necessary to get the correct depth.

Additionally, Chasebays seems to have wised up and is now offering 14mm and 16mm fittings.

[PoorMans180SX]

Originally Posted by ka-titties

Just read through this whole thread. A bunch of great information here.

As a question, has anyone tried these two Fragola fittings?

-6 X 14mm X 1.5 Male, EFI or P/S Part number: 491962
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/f...3-bl/overview/
-6 X 16mm X 1.5 Male, EFI or P/S Part number: 491963
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/f...2-bl/overview/

Looks like they offer the 14 and 16mm versions necessary to get the correct depth.

They are hit and miss. Some people have them seal, some cannot get them to seal. The only ones I have found to work besides koolaids are XRP steel fittings. They are slightly longer and you can tighten them properly.

Originally Posted by ka-titties

Additionally, Chasebays seems to have wised up and is now offering 14mm and 16mm fittings.

FUCK chase bays. They made their name on sketchy wiring harnesses and jank chinese fittings and improper hose applications. Those first power steering kits they produced were garbage! I know because I bought one.

[RalliartRsX]

Originally Posted by ka-titties

Just read through this whole thread. A bunch of great information here.

As a question, has anyone tried these two Fragola fittings?

-6 X 14mm X 1.5 Male, EFI or P/S Part number: 491962
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/f...3-bl/overview/
-6 X 16mm X 1.5 Male, EFI or P/S Part number: 491963
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/f...2-bl/overview/

Looks like they offer the 14 and 16mm versions necessary to get the correct depth.

Doubt those are long enough or worse yet, have the correct flared end as there is actually no standard for PS flared fittings......which has been the issue with just about every PS kit for the 240 as Poorman said above.

Why would you chance it? Koolaid's kit is already cheap and proven and he sold what, 70+ kits or something.

This is not the area to save literally no dollars (you still gotta pay shipping for those fittings).

[k00laid83]

Originally Posted by RalliartRsX

Doubt those are long enough or worse yet, have the correct flared end as there is actually no standard for PS flared fittings......which has been the issue with just about every PS kit for the 240 as Poorman said above.

Why would you chance it? Koolaid's kit is already cheap and proven and he sold what, 70+ kits or something.

This is not the area to save literally no dollars (you still gotta pay shipping for those fittings).

Thank you sir, I've sold closer to 200 fitting sets. That's about 400 fittings and I haven't had any issues besides your fittings for the 300zx. Again, my goal is to offer quality and good prices.

They are hit and miss. Some people have them seal, some cannot get them to seal. The only ones I have found to work besides koolaids are XRP steel fittings. They are slightly longer and you can tighten them properly.

I didn't realize that the XRP fittings sealed as well. That's good information for people to have.

The only reason I'm down this path is because I bought one of those first version power steering kits. I feel your pain PoorMans180sx.

[ka-titties]

Originally Posted by RalliartRsX

Doubt those are long enough or worse yet, have the correct flared end as there is actually no standard for PS flared fittings......which has been the issue with just about every PS kit for the 240 as Poorman said above.

Why would you chance it? Koolaid's kit is already cheap and proven and he sold what, 70+ kits or something.

This is not the area to save literally no dollars (you still gotta pay shipping for those fittings).

I'm not chancing anything. I plan to buy Koolaid's stuff when the time comes. I just found them when researching.

[TheRealSy90]

Well sucks to be me I just ordered the newest version chase bays power steering kit last thursday -_-

I guess i could just swap these fittings out with yours though if they don't seem to seal right. They said they're supposed to seal now.

[speedgod^s13]

I'm ready to buy a kit. Please send an invoice to [email protected]
Thanks.

[k00laid83]

Originally Posted by speedgod^s13

I'm ready to buy a kit. Please send an invoice to [email protected]
Thanks.

Please check your pm

[crash n' burn]

Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

Well sucks to be me I just ordered the newest version chase bays power steering kit last thursday -_-

I guess i could just swap these fittings out with yours though if they don't seem to seal right. They said they're supposed to seal now.

Check my post with the comparison. I did this exact same thing.

[TheRealSy90]

Originally Posted by crash n' burn

Check my post with the comparison. I did this exact same thing.

Wow so instead of fixing the fitting they put a larger oring lol, how lame. Guess I need to order some correct fittings.

[k00laid83]

Just wanted to let everyone know that I have plenty of fittings if anyone is in need. Check out the website if interested.

[TheRealSy90]

I do need to pick up another pair.

[k00laid83]

Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

I do need to pick up another pair.

That's awesome let me know.

[BlackZenkiS14]

Originally Posted by k00laid83

Just wanted to let everyone know that I have plenty of fittings if anyone is in need. Check out the website if interested.

Rad, thanks man. I'll be grabbing a set soon. Is shipping included in the $42?

[k00laid83]

Originally Posted by BlackZenkiS14

Rad, thanks man. I'll be grabbing a set soon. Is shipping included in the $42?

Sorry shipping is not included.

[PoorMans180SX]

Originally Posted by k00laid83

Well boys this company is straight up scamming / stealing my power steering fittings. He's selling them on his website and pretty much used my fittings description!! I really don't understand why people steal from other people!!

Hate to break it to you mate, but this is just the name of the game. Anything that isn't overly complicated to machine is gonna get copied.

I had a lot of time into developing a power steering kit with a restrictor and a proper reservoir so it didn't leak/stayed cooler/had better feel, and you should have seen my inbox with all the questions about what fittings I used and how I built the reservoir etc. Soon after ChaseBays revised their shitty kit to be less shitty with a properly baffled reservoir, but the same cheap chinese fittings and improper feed hose, which they still use and people still buy :eyeroll:.

After selling a few kits and seeing copy-cat kits pop up around the internet, the shop I was at decided it wasn't worth trying to compete with rock-bottom pricing, so we stopped selling the kit.

Just bought a set of your fittings though, I'll be running them with a KRC reservoir and restrictor and a little Setrab cooler, should work flawlessly. Thanks for making them.

[k00laid83]

Originally Posted by PoorMans180SX

Hate to break it to you mate, but this is just the name of the game. Anything that isn't overly complicated to machine is gonna get copied.

I had a lot of time into developing a power steering kit with a restrictor and a proper reservoir so it didn't leak/stayed cooler/had better feel, and you should have seen my inbox with all the questions about what fittings I used and how I built the reservoir etc. Soon after ChaseBays revised their shitty kit to be less shitty with a properly baffled reservoir, but the same cheap chinese fittings and improper feed hose, which they still use and people still buy :eyeroll:.

After selling a few kits and seeing copy-cat kits pop up around the internet, the shop I was at decided it wasn't worth trying to compete with rock-bottom pricing, so we stopped selling the kit.

Just bought a set of your fittings though, I'll be running them with a KRC reservoir and restrictor and a little Setrab cooler, should work flawlessly. Thanks for making them.

Thanks man. I just realized that I let my emotions get control of me. I need to do more research if I'm going to post things like this period. I've never been the type to be this way. That's why I deleted my post because before I say anything I need to be sure.

I want to say thank you for your advise. It really helped in calming me down. This is the first time I've ever done anything like this so everything is totally new to me.

Glad to hear that you ordered a set of my fittings bro. Thank you.

[slider2828]

Originally Posted by PoorMans180SX

Hate to break it to you mate, but this is just the name of the game. Anything that isn't overly complicated to machine is gonna get copied.

I had a lot of time into developing a power steering kit with a restrictor and a proper reservoir so it didn't leak/stayed cooler/had better feel, and you should have seen my inbox with all the questions about what fittings I used and how I built the reservoir etc. Soon after ChaseBays revised their shitty kit to be less shitty with a properly baffled reservoir, but the same cheap chinese fittings and improper feed hose, which they still use and people still buy :eyeroll:.

After selling a few kits and seeing copy-cat kits pop up around the internet, the shop I was at decided it wasn't worth trying to compete with rock-bottom pricing, so we stopped selling the kit.

Just bought a set of your fittings though, I'll be running them with a KRC reservoir and restrictor and a little Setrab cooler, should work flawlessly. Thanks for making them.

I have the WSRD kit. Probably one of your first customers! I had the original can that was welded in house and then had to buy the KRC.... I was a bit peeved I had to pay full price for the KBD can since I bought the entire kit, but I also understand that there was a lot of hard work putting the kit together vs chasebay garbage....

Originally Posted by k00laid83

Thanks man. I just realized that I let my emotions get control of me. I need to do more research if I'm going to post things like this period. I've never been the type to be this way. That's why I deleted my post because before I say anything I need to be sure.

I want to say thank you for your advise. It really helped in calming me down. This is the first time I've ever done anything like this so everything is totally new to me.

Glad to hear that you ordered a set of my fittings bro. Thank you.

That is my setup from poorman. His kit with your fittings on it hahaha.... I have a ross performance harmonic dampner that also underdrives the powersteering belt. So yeah... I hope to keep things calm in PS dept.

I feel for both of you. I know how much time is spent making ish like this and how much MONEY it costs. To go back and worth with design. I am sorry people are copying your stuff and I think I know who it is.... but can't stop them..... If someone is asking for the fittings I point them to you!

[k00laid83]

I would really appreciate it if my past customers would go on my website and leave reviews. It's because of this community that we have individuals building and creating parts for our vehicles. Would love to hear from all of you.

https://www.tightfitfab.com

[k00laid83]

Originally Posted by slider2828

I have the WSRD kit. Probably one of your first customers! I had the original can that was welded in house and then had to buy the KRC.... I was a bit peeved I had to pay full price for the KBD can since I bought the entire kit, but I also understand that there was a lot of hard work putting the kit together vs chasebay garbage....



That is my setup from poorman. His kit with your fittings on it hahaha.... I have a ross performance harmonic dampner that also underdrives the powersteering belt. So yeah... I hope to keep things calm in PS dept.

I feel for both of you. I know how much time is spent making ish like this and how much MONEY it costs. To go back and worth with design. I am sorry people are copying your stuff and I think I know who it is.... but can't stop them..... If someone is asking for the fittings I point them to you!

Thank you! I'm really glad to hear that my fittings are working out for you. I've been wanting to get rid of my ps set up and build my own. I have one of the first chase bays kits and I'm at a point where I want to build my own. Once, I finish up the suspension and kouki type-x front bumper on my s13 I'll have to hit up PoorMans180sx for his kit.