Getting parts for my (just got) s13...need help!

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Theways2go
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Hey, I just brought a 1991 red nissan 240sx base model(110k miles), automatic trans :( I was hoping for manual trans. Anyway, I have to change the steering wheel b/c it is dirty and i dont like it. I want to buy this steering wheel from ebay: The title mark that it fit but i want to double check.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 971wt_1082
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 036wt_1082

Another thing i want to do is to change the manual window and door lock to power...its annoying. i dont know where to buy the power window and door lock kit, and i definitely dont know what is good and not.

Any help, advice, etc. Much appreciation from me to you. Thank you.

P.S. I am not cheap for buying ebay items, i'm on a budget. Poor college kid.


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AZ89two4Tsx
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Those are possibly the ugliest steering wheels I've ever seen. Be prepared to get a ton of crap from others on here about how ugly they are.

Regardless of how it looks though, DO NOT get one of those knock off/cheap hub adapters. That is something you do not want to cheap out on. It can strip the threads on your steering shaft and it's just plain junk. Trust me, I had one on my hatch and it was terrible. Don't get it.

If you're looking for something cheap as far as steering wheels, check craigslist, your local boards, and here on NICO.

Here's a hub for $40 shipped here on NICO.
momo-steering-wheel-hub-s13-t507287.html

Steering wheels themselves are all subjective, but if you can, try to get a quality brand like Nardi, or even NRG. Cheap, lightly used steering wheels can be had for like $50 ALL THE TIME on forums.

Hoffman5982
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Car: '95 sr20det 240sx

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Im lost. Isn't Spoon a Honda thing?

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AZ89two4Tsx
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As far as power locks, that is something that can be had for pretty cheap on ebay. They're like $20 or something for two remotes and two actuators, crazy cheap. My friend has a set for his truck and they work fine for what they are. But remember, it's just keyless entry, there's no alarm or anything like that.

The windows, however, you're pretty much out of luck. It's way more work and money than it's worth and you're better off not having them.

And yes, Spoon is gay Honda s***. It's really lame.

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srpowered240sx
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AZ89two4Tsx wrote:As far as power locks, that is something that can be had for pretty cheap on ebay. They're like $20 or something for two remotes and two actuators, crazy cheap. My friend has a set for his truck and they work fine for what they are. But remember, it's just keyless entry, there's no alarm or anything like that.

The windows, however, you're pretty much out of luck. It's way more work and money than it's worth and you're better off not having them.

And yes, Spoon is gay Honda s***. It's really lame.
as for the door locks, yes, cheap kit off ebay will work. as for the power windows, spal makes a excellent kit for 150-300 depending on where you get it and what switch kit you do. fairly easy install, heres a thread i did on mine. fancy-new-power-window-install-movin-on-up-t474047.html

those steering wheels are horrid. even this one is better and the same cost.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-199 ... 148wt_1194

but this is a better decision.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/S13-OEM- ... 500wt_1182

TwoFourOhh
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Car: 1991 240SX

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I have all the guts from both pass, and driver door for power windows, only reason is because i used the doors on a car that had manual windows. i also have the door panels and switches. I will hook you up if you want the stuff. hit me up with what you would like to spend.

Dan

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badbob2121
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AZ89two4Tsx wrote:Those are possibly the ugliest steering wheels I've ever seen. Be prepared to get a ton of crap from others on here about how ugly they are.


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