Iowa NICO meet.

Post by **float_6969** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

Yea, I learned that the hard way. My last 240 had a great suspension, but I didn't realize how much more important it was than power till I got a car with power and now can't keep it on the ground! I would definatly put suspension before power if I do it again.

Post by **E Dogg** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

nothin better than learning about that as you find out how fast your SR puts your car in the ditch

edit: i would put LSD above the suspension though, i like driving my 240 better than a SR equipped one with no lsd

Post by **float_6969** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

I already have LSD, but I COMPLETELY agree. I think it should be EVERY 240 owners FIRST mod.

PS - I should say that I HAD and LSD, I think I've managed to blow it. But since it was a stock VLSD w/about 160K miles on it, I'm not complaining.

Post by **E Dogg** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

mine has 150 and works like a champ, mabye i shoudl cherish it while it lives. Did u ever change ur diff fluid on ur car?

Post by **574-240sx** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

An Iowa meet would be great. The spring/early summer would be a perfect time. I have to wait till schools out. Maybe I'll have time to get my next 240 running or I will have to bring the maxima. Nick

Post by **float_6969** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

E dogg - amsoil in the transmission and rearend, mobil 1 in the motor

Post by **Altiman94** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

I've never changed my diff oil sinec I've had it. I'll bet it's never been changed. Should I change it?

Post by **float_6969** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

if your car is an 89, YES!!! It's supposed to have gotten changed every 60K miles. I'll bet your about 2 changes overdue!

Post by **Altiman94** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

more than likely.

Post by **float_6969** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

well get it changed man!!! Hehehe

Post by **E Dogg** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

i think my lsd is still ok b/c it only has to deal with one hundred-some horse power if i had more power than that im thinking it might need replaced

Post by **float_6969** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

Well drifting and bad weather (snow) is hard on them.

Post by **E Dogg** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

well it hasnt dealt with any of that, yet

Post by **float_6969** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

Hehehe, just wait till it does! I was reading an article about the SC 350Z and they tore up the stock LSD the first time they took it out to drift it. I guess they stuck some big fat sticky tires on the back and when they went to do a burnout it just shredded the viscous coupler (basically what happened to mine) and so they replaced it w/a NISMO unit. (which is what I'm going to replace mine with)

Post by **E Dogg** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

well i dont have to worry about fat or sticky tires, i have stock sized 195/60-15's on with little to no tread

Post by **float_6969** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

Well get some 18X10's on there! JK. That would be a little excessive..

Post by **RefriedNismo240** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

im a little late on this but Im there man. Give me a date, Cedar Rapids is just about 2 hours away.

Post by **E Dogg** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

i can balry spin the ones i have.... i still have lots of tuning to do, she takes 10 sec to hit 60 with intake weight reduction and somewhat free flowing exhaust

Post by **Altiman94** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

sounds like a lil tuning is needed in your case

Post by **E Dogg** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

are u familiar with tuning 240's? i could use some input

Post by **float_6969** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

have you done things like changed the plugs, plug wires, cap, rotor, and fuel filter? Those things will make more of a difference than you think.

Post by **Altiman94** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

Timing, I'll almost gurantee your timing is severely retarded. Mine felt sluggish getting it back fromt eh shop because they didn't set the timing right.

Post by **E Dogg** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

im at 20 below tdc, correct timing right. Keep in mind my ka is out of a 95

Post by **Altiman94** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

are you positive its at 20* btdc

Post by **E Dogg** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

yeah it is, accodring to my timing light...

Post by **Altiman94** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

alright, well check injectors and all your vacuum lines. I'd also check the ecu itself. Check all engine grounds and the maf tolerances

Post by **Altiman94** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

also, have you checked the engines compression and/or done a leakdown test?

Post by **juxaguy** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

I'm intrested. I could make it depending on my schedule in the spring.

Post by **goldenchild** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

If theres a meet Ill be there. I live in n.d. and Im willing to travel

Post by **Altiman94** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:34 am

been to n.d. once. Very boring. Just like Iowa.

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