the vert
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93 240sx vert
Fort Bragg/Charlotte NC
4-21-2009
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with that being said I need new seats and came across these and thought they were pretty cool. Now by no means im I the ricer type but these just look really cool to me and plus there cheap, just hope there not crap. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...sting
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the vert
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93 240sx vert
Fort Bragg/Charlotte NC
4-21-2009
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when I get my exhaust and rims put on I will post up pics and give her a nice bath. Thanks guys
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xChevox
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1992 240sx and Volvo S60R
Pasadena CA
4-6-2008
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| « Re: (the vert) | 7:31 PM 5/6/2009 |
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damn i want a vert
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biggie
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(2)93s SE coupe/LE vert / '03 G35C 5AT
Clemmons NC
7-24-2002
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This will probably fail horribly. Not that much traffic in here for a chat.
'93 S13 Coupe SE - KA-T, it runs but still under construction
'93 S13 Vert LE - Weekend cruiser, 5spd soon...
'03 G35C 5AT - DD
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cmkelly
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1992 240sx Vert, 2006 Acura TL, 2001 Pathfinder LE, 1996 4Runner 4x4
Willow Spring NC
6-26-2006
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| « Re: (the vert) | 6:34 AM 5/7/2009 |
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Hey and welcome to another NC vert. Dang, the shipping is almost as much as the seats! Maybe look for some S14 seats locally first.As far as the chat - yeah, I'm with Biggie here. Most people "chat" via posts. With so many members you'll typically get an answer quickly. Also check out the SEARCH feature and use it liberally - most of your questions have already been asked and answered. Finally, post up some pics of the before and after. People here understand that all our verts are works in progress and it's always good to see from whence they came. Welcome!
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the vert
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93 240sx vert
Fort Bragg/Charlotte NC
4-21-2009
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yea I was not sure on how many there was of us. But I have learned from other forums to search before making a thread. As far as the seats im not a huge fan of the S14 seats, and I would also need to reupholster the seats. You all will see my plans later on down the road.
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cmoody2006
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1989 Nissan 240sx
connersville In
1-31-2007
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| « Re: (the vert) | 6:41 AM 5/10/2009 |
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Before......
 bunch of mayhem....
 After motor swap, 5 speed swap, 5 lug swap, z brakes upgrade and durring door swap...
 
Better pictures to come later.... And like every 240 out there... Still a work in progress....  
Real Grass roots....
My build
S13 parts f/s
Uncracked dash
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the vert
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93 240sx vert
Fort Bragg/Charlotte NC
4-21-2009
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Is there a way that I can do the z32 brake conversion and keep my 4 lug cause I just had my wheels powdered coating white and they look really good? Are there any rotors that are the same sixe as the z32 that are 4 lug?
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biggie
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Clemmons NC
7-24-2002
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| « Re: (the vert) | 10:38 AM 5/11/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by the vert » | | Is there a way that I can do the z32 brake conversion and keep my 4 lug cause I just had my wheels powdered coating white and they look really good? Are there any rotors that are the same sixe as the z32 that are 4 lug? |
You can buy the Z32 rotors predrilled for 4 lug, or buy them and find someone to drill them.http://www.phase2motortrend.com/p2mz32frbrro.html
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The Inflicted
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1995 Nissan S14.5, 1992 Nissan 240SX Convertible
Chattanooga TN
12-30-2005
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Or if you're feeling really bold you can drill them out yourself.I haven't driven my vert in MONTHS.
I loaned mine to my father when his Infiniti M30 went down and now I've been stuck in my S14.5 Poor me, right?
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the vert
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93 240sx vert
Fort Bragg/Charlotte NC
4-21-2009
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I need your opions. I was thinking about rebuilding the KA and thought about putting stronger rods and pistons in the block, also building the head, and boosting it later down the road. From your experiences and knowldege about the 240 is a boosted/built KA better or worse than a boosted/built SR?
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biggie
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Clemmons NC
7-24-2002
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| « Re: (the vert) | 9:08 AM 5/15/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by the vert » | | I need your opions. I was thinking about rebuilding the KA and thought about putting stronger rods and pistons in the block, also building the head, and boosting it later down the road. From your experiences and knowldege about the 240 is a boosted/built KA better or worse than a boosted/built SR? |
It is pretty much personal preference. Both are good.
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Eikon
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| « Re: (biggie) | 9:29 AM 5/15/2009 |
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I LOVE this picture!!! That is so cool! Talk about a 240 owner right there. Someone should make one of those motivational picture things about it. Typical 240 owner with more parts off the cars then on them. lol.
http://www.240sxconvertible.com - The internet's only 240sx 'vert site!
 Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
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the vert
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93 240sx vert
Fort Bragg/Charlotte NC
4-21-2009
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Ok guess what do you tune with im a honda guy and im used to hondata which is the best but I just need a piggy back that I can tune air to fuel and timing. Also what are some good launch controllers like 2 step?
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the vert
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93 240sx vert
Fort Bragg/Charlotte NC
4-21-2009
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went out and bought my first part for my 5-speed swap, clutch pedal assembly. Any of you had any experience with the AEM fuel and ignition controller?
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holemilk00
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12-15-2006
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| « Re: (biggie) | 8:06 PM 5/20/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by biggie » |
It is pretty much personal preference. |
Not really. I personally have a KA-T car, an SR car, and a RB car. Heres what I've found in my own experience.
1. KA-T- you already have the motor, the car is wired for it, parts are finally readily available and affordable so it breaks down like this
2. SR20- you pay for a motor set, which will run you from $1500-$4000 depending on who screws you for it, then you can put it in yourself if you know how, or you pay someone around $1000 to do it for you including wiring. And when its all said and done, you've for 205hp. 3. RBXX- no matter what, you won't get out for under $3500 and a good bit of work, and then if you make the mistake of a stock RB20, refer to #2.
So in the end, my personal view, and I stress that its just my personal view, if you have a DOHC KA, and aren't a super baller with money to just piss away, you're better off to build that, not only is it bigger displacement, but for the $2500 it would take to do a basic SR swap (and I mean motor set, wiring, motor mounts, FMIC/SMIC, DP, and the other odds and ends) you can have a 300whp or more KA-T set up. I'm sure I'll get flamed out the door for this from the SR fan boys, but its pretty much truth. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my SR car, I just wish it would have come in all my cars instead of having to fork over a couple grand just to get to the starting point.
I have an addiction to buying nissans.
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holemilk00
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12-15-2006
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| « Re: (the vert) | 8:11 PM 5/20/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by the vert » | | went out and bought my first part for my 5-speed swap, clutch pedal assembly. Any of you had any experience with the AEM fuel and ignition controller? |
The FIC gets very very mixed reviews, I've dealt with them on a Supra and a IS300 and both were bad experiences. Then in the same few weeks a customer had it on a car that he tuned and it seems to work great for what he needed. Have you googled the reviews of it?
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docwra
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350Z, S13 200SX, Onevia Convertible
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3-25-2009
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| « Re: (holemilk00) | 5:31 AM 5/21/2009 |
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Out of interest, what sort of costs are you looking at for a KA-T conversion?? Over the pond you can pick up a decent SR for £600 with a loom, and 350hp out of it is only another £750 odd. We dont see many KA's, but the general opinion over here is "truck engine" - how do they compare??
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biggie
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| « Re: (docwra) | 5:52 AM 5/21/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by docwra » | | Out of interest, what sort of costs are you looking at for a KA-T conversion?? Over the pond you can pick up a decent SR for £600 with a loom, and 350hp out of it is only another £750 odd. We dont see many KA's, but the general opinion over here is "truck engine" - how do they compare?? |
KADET can = SRDET. The SR is much more expensive here. For a good SR swap with basic bolton upgrades will be close to $5k, especially if labor is paid for.There are plenty of high hp built KA-Ts, it is pretty much personal preference here. The SR bing a little higher revving, but the KA having more torgue especially in lower RPMs.
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biggie
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Since it's slow, my new DD (traded my Versa in), '03 G35 Coupe:http://smg.photobucket.com/alb...35C03/
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cmoody2006
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1-31-2007
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| « Re: (Eikon) | 6:40 AM 5/22/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by Eikon » | | I LOVE this picture!!! That is so cool! Talk about a 240 owner right there. Someone should make one of those motivational picture things about it. Typical 240 owner with more parts off the cars then on them. lol. |
Thanks lol I've got way 2 many parts just laying around right now but The vert's getting close to done... Got rid of those gay pillars in the door 2  And Someone should make a motivational pic with that one its one of the better one's I've taken lately  just make sure I get to see it lol 
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TIMELSS_vert
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Tampa FL
5-25-2006
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If you have the budget for an SR, just put that money into internals on your KA and geta basic turbo kit together. That way you'll be fresher, stronger and ready for more boost. Oh, and trq is a good thing.
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ef9kiid86
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91 CIVIC SI
Cranford New Jersey
5-21-2009
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whats up nicoclub? im lookin to get a 240sx vert and do a manual swap into it. so what do you think would be better to do the swap myself or get one that is alread converted
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the vert
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93 240sx vert
Fort Bragg/Charlotte NC
4-21-2009
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well the hard part is finding one that has a 5 speed already done i mean finding a nice 240sx convertible is hard enough trust me I know. I got lucky and found mine and only paid 3300 for it. I think I paid a little much for it. The tranny is going out on me the motor leaks oil, but it has a brand new top that works, came with an alarm and sound system.
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the vert
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93 240sx vert
Fort Bragg/Charlotte NC
4-21-2009
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| « Re: (ef9kiid86) | 5:28 PM 5/22/2009 |
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Ok well here she is when I first got her. Her name is Lucy btw I will post some pictures when I get my wheels on with the way she sits now.
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I got the wheels powdered coated and need to go pick them up and put new tires on them. Next on the list is a 5 speed swap I figured out its going to cost me around 2 grand. I already have hatch door panels but I am going to wait till I have enough money to get new seats and pretty much redo the whole interior.
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TIMELSS_vert
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5-25-2006
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efkiid86 - it will be easier to find one and do it your self. If you are even slightly mechanically inclined, the write ups on here can get you through it. Depending on the season the car is bought in, where its from and it's condition, expect to pay 2000-3500 for a stock one. Pristine, low mileage cars can go for even more!
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the vert
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93 240sx vert
Fort Bragg/Charlotte NC
4-21-2009
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| « Re: (TIMELSS_vert) | 8:44 PM 5/22/2009 |
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[IMG] [/IMG] Here is a short little video of my exhaust I took right after washing the car. It sounded really good in the bay.
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biggie
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Washed the Vert and had the new DD out so took pics today.
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the vert
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93 240sx vert
Fort Bragg/Charlotte NC
4-21-2009
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| « Re: (biggie) | 7:13 AM 5/27/2009 |
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Here is a little picture of the interior with my s15 steering wheel. As you can see she has a lot of work that needs to be done.
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biggie
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| « Re: (the vert) | 7:56 AM 5/27/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by the vert » | | As you can see she has a lot of work that needs to be done. |
That's probably an understatement for almost all of our cars.
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the vert
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93 240sx vert
Fort Bragg/Charlotte NC
4-21-2009
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biggie you car is clean. most of the verts on here are very nice. I just need a paint job and redo my interior as well as a 5 speed swap and I will be happy. Rebuild and boost I will be very happy.
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biggie
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| « Re: (the vert) | 4:40 PM 5/27/2009 |
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| Quote, originally posted by the vert » | | biggie you car is clean. most of the verts on here are very nice. I just need a paint job and redo my interior as well as a 5 speed swap and I will be happy. Rebuild and boost I will be very happy. |
I need paint badly, its peeling off the bumpers and need to straighten out my bad pull on front fenders. I'm happy with the interior except for getting the 5spd in, hopefully that will be by the end of summer.
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the vert
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93 240sx vert
Fort Bragg/Charlotte NC
4-21-2009
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yea I know what you mean by needing a new paint job. Is there a way that I can get rid of the black strip going down side and to make it flush with the rest of the body? I know I could prob use bondo but just wondering if there is another way.
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nissan_star
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2000 maxima se and 1993 240sx vert (5sp!!!)
St. Louis MO
12-10-2007
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| « Re: (the vert) | 8:57 PM 5/28/2009 |
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my 2cents, verts look best WITHOUT the rear spoiler.
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cmoody2006
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1989 Nissan 240sx
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| « Re: (nissan_star) | 5:37 AM 5/29/2009 |
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Lil bit of an update on my vert....
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cmoody2006
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1989 Nissan 240sx
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| « Re: (cmoody2006) | 5:40 AM 5/29/2009 |
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ok I won't leave ya guy's hangin like that... lol
 
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nissan_star
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2000 maxima se and 1993 240sx vert (5sp!!!)
St. Louis MO
12-10-2007
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| « Re: (cmoody2006) | 11:06 AM 5/29/2009 |
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Did you do that door swap witout any help? it f ing sux by yourself, doors can be a beyatch to line up.+1 for the panels 
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cmoody2006
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1989 Nissan 240sx
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1-31-2007
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| « Re: (nissan_star) | 4:10 PM 5/29/2009 |
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I had help with the passenger's side but I put the drivers side on by myself It wasn't 2 bad only part that sucked was we forgot to pull out the wiring before unbolting the passengers door.... That was a pain but it only gets better with time right  one of these day's she'll be lookin good....
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nissan_star
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2000 maxima se and 1993 240sx vert (5sp!!!)
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12-10-2007
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| « Re: (cmoody2006) | 4:26 PM 5/29/2009 |
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did you just leave the wiring from the vert in there and hook it up to the new door?
Reason I am asking is because i did the swap and want to see if anyone kept the coupe wiring harness and spliced it in some how to the existing vert one. Right now my only problem with it is that when I lock/unlock the door on the driver side it doesn't auto lock/unlock the pass. side with it.
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