Difference between 240SX and 240SX SE

[asaenz]

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

I am looking at purchasing a 1995 240SX. I am having trouble finding out what the deferences are between a 240SX and 240SX SE.

Can someone help.

Thanks again

al

[nismo240]

SE usually means SPORT EDITION.. so it probably has like a sportier look to it !! so it really doesn't matter which car you get because 240's are all tight!!

[I am Technoman]

the SE will have a 5 lug bolt pattern is the biggest differance.

[-kedr-]

I think the biggest difference is in HICAS system which SE model has.:thinker

[I am Technoman]

My 98 s14 SE has no HICAS system and if it did I would remove it...

[Dano]

i didnt know the s14s had hicas...u guys sure?

-Dan

[Dano]

Asaenz,

The differences i know between SE and Non SE (which i have) is SEs have white faced gauges, 5 lug 16" alloys, front lip spoiler, rear deck spoiler, sunroof, fog lights, and power door locks...i know not all SEs have all of these as they were options, but all ive seen have that stuff, so yeah, hope that helps.

-Dan

[96_S14_SE]

NO S14 IN THE USDM HAD HICAS.... ok now that that was said, the s14 in japan did

All S14b SE base package like stated was 5 lugs, 16" wheels, chin and rear spoiler, fog lights, WF guages, PW doors and windows, and rear 15.9mm anti sway bar.. (edit I had oringinally put 22mm as that is what I have on there now doh...)

Optional was the sunroof and pwr antenna.

I have the SE and am glad mine doesnt have the sunroof as it lowers the head room. My head clears fine now and still would if I had a sunroof, BUT my helmet wouldnt I dont imagine hehe.

Also you had to have the SE to get the abs / r200v option, once again IIRC.

[Perfectd3]

What about the S13 SE, thats what I have.

[RYNO_s13]

Ok, now see, that's just wrong! I have a 92 SE, power everything, sunroof, HICAS, LSD,.... wait, that's it. How come? No 5lug, no white face gauges, foul I tell ya, FOUL!!

[R240NA]

US S14s with HICAS? You guys need to check your info. Damn. Differences on S14 SE differences are as follows:5 lug hubs with 16" wheels22mm front strut pistons vs. 20mmrear swaybarwhite face gaugesfront airdam, rear spoiler, foglightsdriver seat lumbar support (95-96 only)keyless entry/security (95 standard, 96 optional)power antenna (95 only, then 98 LE)power locksA/C6 speaker CD with amps (95-96 only, 97-98 had CD/cassette, no amps)different seat cloth patternsvariable intermittent wiperscruise controlpassenger side vanity mirrorpower mirrors, glovebox lock, and tilt column on 97-98 models (vs. base)sideskirts on 97-98 models

Some of these were optional on the base model, the locks, stereo, cruise, and A/C, while the rest were SE only. 97-98 models got a lot of things taken off for a bse model, like the mirrors and such. Sunroof was offered on both, as was ABS. Leather was SE option only for 95-97, and only available on LE models in 98. That's most of it.

[Stock-S13]

yeah what about the se s13's i thought i had one becuase of the power stuff and moonroof but now im re thinking it...

[Two-Forty]

not all s13s come with hicas, I have 92 SE and I don't have hicas which is a plus.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

the way to know if you have an SE or not is to run your vin on carfax.com. itll come up with like 1991 240sx SE coupe (thats mine) as for the differences... i dont know because i have an SE and its pretty base (although it came with A/C which has since been ripped out by me I have no sunroof, no power door locks or mirrors, no cruise, i have tilt wheel, alloy wheels and thats about it. later

[Daunttless]

You can just look at the wheels and the gauges. If the wheels are five lug and the gauges are white, you have a SE. If the gauges are black, you have a base. If the wheels are four lug and your gauges are white, then you have a base. : ) However, someone may have been really tricky and switched the gauge cluster AND the hubs, then you should thank that person and pretend its a SE. : )

[bruinbear714]

Also the SE model has a slightly larger front springs/shocks, side mirrors painted to match body's color, and of course, the 5-lugs and the white faces.

[96_S14_SE]

Yeah r240na I got a kick outta the usdm SE with hicas.... Its the biggest reason most converted s14's will never be true silvias There have been both engine swaps and rhd conversions but Ive never seen a hicas install from a JDM silvia into a 240...

Oh and bruin the front strut piston is the only difference. Like r240na said in the se its 22mm vs the base 20mm. The spring rate is stiffer in the autos (more weight) then in the manuals though, but doesnt differ between base and SE. Also the rear piston diameter is .3 mm thinner on the rear SE struts (12.5mm dia base and 12.2mm dia SE hehe) according to the fsm.

I guess since the SE got the rear sway bar that they reduced the rear strut piston diameter to keep it neutral / under.

[Onizuka]

-i belive only s14 se models come with 5 lug and white gauges, not s13.-HICAS tends to suck on 240s anyway (drifters in japan dont like it either)-LSD came with HICAS 240s and i want one (the LSD that is)

[Nsport240]

The s13 never got white face guages, but the hatchback SE trim did get 5 lug wheels in the form of an alloy wheel package (93>) Im not sure about the wheel pkg with the coupe)

[Silviagirl79]

I think the biggest difference is in HICAS system which SE model has.:thinker

whats HICAS?

[R240NA]

Also the SE model has a slightly larger front springs/shocks, side mirrors painted to match body's color, and of course, the 5-lugs and the white faces.

The color-matched mirrors change was only on 97-98, 95-96 base models were painted like the SE.

[96_S14_SE]

-i belive only s14 se models come with 5 lug and white gauges, not s13.-LSD came with HICAS 240s and i want one (the LSD that is)

True for the s14 5 lug wfg on se's thing.

The hicas package was only on the s13 (in usdm) and consisted of not only hicas and r200v but abs as well.

HICAS is Nissan’s version of four wheel steering. It is an acronym for High Capacity Actively Controlled Suspension. Unlike other Japanese car manufacturers 4WS (eg Honda’s system) HICAS never exceeds +/- 1°. It is designed for high speed response rather than parking manuveres. (ripped from another site as I didnt feel like typing it..)

Or does it mean High velocity impact of composite aircraftstructures

See the hicas thread to see why its not desired (well it is for the abs / lsd but is often disabled).

[bp2ooo]

not 100% sure on this but the 1995 up se also has rear independent suspension, where the base didn't. Like everyone else has been saying to the se has abs, 5 lug, white gauges, lsd....

[asad]

[quote=" Nsport240 but the hatchback SE trim did get 5 lug wheels in the form of an alloy wheel package (93>)[/quote]

No, it did not. ALL S13's are 4-lug. Period. Even in Japan!

[quote=" bp2ooonot 100% sure on this but the 1995 up se also has rear independent suspension, where the base didn't[/quote]No, ALL 240sx's, regardless of year, trim level, creed, ethnicity, sexual preference, etc. had an independent rear suspension!

The base-model S14's do not have a rear sway bar. The SE (and probably LE) S14's do. And just FYI...a sway bar makes an independent suspension less independent by coupling the motion of the wheels.

[quote=" 96_S14_SEIt is an acronym for High Capacity Actively Controlled Suspension. [/quote]Actively-Controlled Steering, not suspension.

SuperHICAS has different operating modes depending on what speed you are driving at.

http://www.socal240sx.org/faq/hicas.html

Asad

[240canuck]

in canda all s13 240sx came with LSD no matter se or base with or without hicas i for one got a 92 se with lsd and no hicas and i love the 2 big thick black lines i leave for those honda's behind me baby.

[R240NA]

not 100% sure on this but the 1995 up se also has rear independent suspension, where the base didn't.

And you had a bowl of crack and we all didn't.

[Dattebayo]

i must have had my lsd switched out or something cause i had hicas on my 93 (and promptly removed it) and i only have the open diff. that base models had. I wish i could get that in the states cheap (i havnt seen one in the junkyards here yet).

[evil_s14]

don't forget about the VLSD. Some models of the s14 SE come with it. Nissan usually mates this option with ABS. Just look out for that. I personally don't like ABS...I got a SE without the ABS and I don't have VLSD.:ylsuper

[RYNO_s13]

The HICAS/ABS/VLSD was not part of the SE trim. It was part of a handling package. Don't ask where I found that, I can't remember. That applies to s13 only. I make no claims as to the validity for other models. Prices and terms subject to change without notice.