I'm New Here And I have A Simple Question Thread, (No Flaming Allowed)

[speedeast]

I have 350z track v. 1 rims and I need new lug nuts (the stock ones are really short and the wheel is to deep). I know nothing about lug nuts so can someone point me in the right direction? I would like them to be that metallic blue. Thank you.

Here are some good ones... It comes in a set of 20 and they're long, so you're golden:http://www.advancespeedshop.co....html

These are open-ended nuts so length isn't an issue and they're quite a bit cheaper - also a pack of 20:http://www.advancespeedshop.co....html

[speedeast]

thanks. seems logical. hes asking $4900 for it. Thats not the picture of the car though. thats just a random can with headlamps that i want, i was asking if anyone knew where i could find some or what theyre called.

this is the car im looking at buying.

Wouldn't this one be better?zerothread?id=474321I don't why it's been done like that, but I'm thinking you should ignore the black hood, wtf people, seriously...

[dg_htx]

Thanks for that info. Will definitely read up a bit more. Quick question though from your reply. Does the 95/96 240sx come with both dual and single cam engines, or was it only available with single?

[Dire91]

Here are some good ones... It comes in a set of 20 and they're long, so you're golden:http://www.advancespeedshop.co....html

These are open-ended nuts so length isn't an issue and they're quite a bit cheaper - also a pack of 20:http://www.advancespeedshop.co....html

Thank you, also does anyone know of a shop where I can get my battery relocated north of NYC. I really don't want to mess with wiring.

[Caveit77777]

It depends on how much he's asking for it. Does he know for sure that's what the problem is? How does the car run otherwise? The bearing is a pretty simple procedure, and I'm sure you wouldn't have trouble finding a member on here in SC that wouldn't mind lending a helping hand. Check the fluids meticulously: transmission, engine oil, etc; you don't want any metal shavings, etc. Just be careful dude, and ask a hundred and one questions. We're here for follow-up.

I feel sorta fishy about it now because he's had the car for 3 months and he's selling it and the previous owner had it for only 4 months before selling it. Not really sure how to approach him about it cause I want honest answers and now I feel he's hiding something from me.

[bersh240]

Thanks for that info. Will definitely read up a bit more. Quick question though from your reply. Does the 95/96 240sx come with both dual and single cam engines, or was it only available with single?

all s14's are dual cam.

[dg_htx]

thanks for the answer.don't know much, if any, of the 240sx... so sorry for the noob questions.

Are the automatic transmissions pretty solid? For now, just looking for a daily... since my other car is becoming impractical and don't want another manual if I can help it.

[JulianSPAM]

So my 91 s13 needs new brakes, is there such things as racing brakes? if so whats the difference? and are these racing brakes(the colored thing behind the rims)

[JulianSPAM]

how am i able to tell what kind of engine i have? i have a 91 s13 stock

[JulianSPAM]

and coilovers, they lower your car right?

[speedeast]

thanks for the answer.don't know much, if any, of the 240sx... so sorry for the noob questions.

Are the automatic transmissions pretty solid? For now, just looking for a daily... since my other car is becoming impractical and don't want another manual if I can help it.

Transmissions are pretty solid as long as they're properly maintained and not overworked (towing, excessive race-type behavior, etc.)

So my 91 s13 needs new brakes, is there such things as racing brakes? if so whats the difference? and are these racing brakes(the colored thing behind the rims)

Those are actually just Nissan brakes from a more performance designed Nissan such as the Skyline or 300zx. They are as good as most racing brakes. The big deal with racing brakes are that both the rotors and the pads are designed to stay cooler in heavy braking. OEM pads would crumble under racing conditions and the rotors would overheat possibly causing warping. Slots, drilled holes, and better venting helps circulate air and more efficiently remove brake dust from the surface of the rotor as to prevent loss of friction. Larger calipers hold larger pads with increased area touching the surface of the rotor. (more pad, more braking) Real racing brakes are expensive, for street use, you can usually just upgrade the rotors and pads and call it a day.

how am i able to tell what kind of engine i have? i have a 91 s13 stock

and coilovers, they lower your car right?

If your car is a 91, it is a dual overhead cam (DOHC). Only the 89-90 models had single cams. As for coilovers, they do control the height of the car, but some adjustable coilovers can control spring rate and can be properly adjusted for other suspension upgrades. Coilovers are for track use, for the street, you might as well pick up a set of lowering springs and an upgraded set of shocks.

[speedeast]

can someone tell me what kind of head lights these are and where i can buy them please!

and whats the difference between, coilovers and coilover lower springs? cause the coilover lowering springs are way cheaper. can i just get the lowering springs coilover, or do i need to buy something else to make them work?

and whats the difference between a high name brand strut bar as to a no name cheaper one?

To start, those "tail lights" are JDM 180sx tails. (unless you linked to the wrong picture)

Coilover springs are incomplete or deceiving. I mean to say either it's part of a coilover or it was improperly named to attract attention.

I can't tell you the difference between strut bars without examples. Some name brands are good, some are garbage; some no-name brands are good, some are garbage. It depends on the material: solid, tubular, pipe, hollow, aluminum, steel, carbon fiber, plastic, etc. It also depends on how rigid the endlinks and brace are in general. If you can stand it on end and get it to bend or flex, it's pretty much useless.

[Dire91]

JulianSPAM, instead of asking a bunch of useless questions I would do some research about your car first. If you are mistaking head lights for tail lights you either don't own a car and are 13 or you need to do some serious research on cars.

[JulianSPAM]

lol oh damn, i meant tail lights. nah my bad, i know the difference i just typed headlights.

[manafd]

Could anyone tell me how to remove the side headlamp thing on an S14 zenki? i can't f***ing get it anywhere close to off.

[juse]

hey whats up i have been looking for a while for a 240 and i found one but they say there is a valve tap. what kind of things would need to be done to fix a valve tap and how much would it cost. also i dont even know exactly what this could do or why it is bad so just let me know. thanks.

[NiceLyphe]

Just outa curiosity, those "Overhead" automatic seat belt things on the S13 above the doors, are those deletable?

[speedeast]

Could anyone tell me how to remove the side headlamp thing on an S14 zenki? i can't f***ing get it anywhere close to off.

I'm sure there's a how-to on this page somewhere that can help... maybe:http://www.240sxtech.com/

hey whats up i have been looking for a while for a 240 and i found one but they say there is a valve tap. what kind of things would need to be done to fix a valve tap and how much would it cost. also i dont even know exactly what this could do or why it is bad so just let me know. thanks.

To quote a friend: "oil starvation." That is usually the case when I deal with valve tap issues. Start with checking the oil. Believe it or not, there are some people out there that will go a lifetime without changing their oil and it's totally over their head when there's a problem. This is why I have nightmares at night.

Just outa curiosity, those "Overhead" automatic seat belt things on the S13 above the doors, are those deletable?

Yes. There are AT LEAST 3 how-to articles on this page alone:http://www.240sxtech.com/

[K3Fallout]

Hey guys. Check out this listing: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pe....html

Too good to be true? I asked the guy a bunch of questions (clean title, true mileage, etc)

If it's really genuine, I'm jumping on this.

P.S: Yes, I know it's an automatic but I have my reasons.

[speedeast]

Hey guys. Check out this listing: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pe....html

Too good to be true? I asked the guy a bunch of questions (clean title, true mileage, etc)

If it's really genuine, I'm jumping on this.

P.S: Yes, I know it's an automatic but I have my reasons.

This isn't too good to be true at all. It looks like a great car. It could be a really solid deal though if all is well with the car. WOA: Check all of the fluids... rub them between your fingers and feel for grit or metal shavings. I almost bought one just like it except 90k miles, cracked front bumper, and 5-speed transmission for $1600. Good luck.

[K3Fallout]

Thanks man, that was what I was hoping to hear! I swear I remember there being a 240sx buying guide around here somewhere, so I'll have to dig that up. But thank you for your words of advice.

P.S: I found it really odd that the dash didn't look to have cracks, the seats weren't ripped to hell on the left side of the driver's. I looked up the VIN number on carfax and the free mini report indicates 21 reports under it. Seem reasonable for this amount of mileage and these many years?

[speedeast]

I looked up the VIN number on carfax and the free mini report indicates 21 reports under it. Seem reasonable for this amount of mileage and these many years?

Take the VIN# to a new/used car dealer somewhere and see if they'll get you a full carfax...

[speedeast]

K3Fallout,

Look at this one and see what you think...

zerothread?id=475871

I found it in the classifieds section, would save you a pretty penny.

[K3Fallout]

Hey speedeast. Bit too late, already bought it I'm going to drive it in it's OEM glory and teardrop hubcaps..

[Dire91]

I'm looking for new spark plugs and spark plug wires. I want to upgrade from stock but nothing to insane and expensive. Also are there any part number or type of spark plugs I specifically need? Would any random auto parts store actually have spark plug wires for a ka24de?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Go to sparkplugs.com and take your pick. They are a NICO sponsor. They usually have a NICO discount running as well.

Get NGK blue wires, and NGK copper plugs.

[speedeast]

Go to sparkplugs.com and take your pick. They are a NICO sponsor. They usually have a NICO discount running as well.

Get NGK blue wires, and NGK copper plugs.

[Dire91]

I went to sparkplugs.com and got this http://sparkplugs.com/results_...09136Which one are you suggesting?Also how do I obtain this discount from Nico?

[speedeast]

I went to sparkplugs.com and got this http://sparkplugs.com/results_...09136Which one are you suggesting?Also how do I obtain this discount from Nico?

Part# for spark plugs: BKR5E-11 (Stock# 6953)Part# for wires: NX13 (Stock# 8112)

Forget the discount, if you use "sparkplugs" in the promo box during checkout, it'll take $20 off your order!!!!! I just found this out, I'm stoked!!!!!

It'll bring your total with (4) plugs and wires to $69.12 shipped!!! That's a good deal for some NGK love.

[tmwnn]

Extreeeemely noob question about tire fitment. Tires are like a mysterious science to me

Im currently running 205/60/r15 tires on my rims.

I was wondering if I could fit some 195/60/15 instead? Reason being I found a killer deal on tires of that size.

I dont know the offset of my wheels..ive looked but couldnt find any markings.