S12 Forum?

Post by **GriffinW** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:39 am

I think the s12's deserve their own forum here on nico...just an idea that I would love to see put into action.

just out of curiosity, how many s12 owners are on here?

Post by **Mr1der** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:33 pm

we've got a handful, myself included...they're technically lumped into the Silvia forum..but that's dominated by 240 kids.

Post by **GriffinW** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:18 pm

You wouldn't happen to know what is going on with club-s12.org would you?

try to go their site, it gives you some kind of error message like somebody forgot to pay for the domain or something.

Post by **Mr1der** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:24 pm

I'm not sure...that sucks though...best place to go for the cars.

I hope they're not having money issues...

which model do you have?

Post by **GriffinW** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:21 pm

Ive got an 86' with the ca20e boat anchor.

I just got it a few weeks ago and havent even driven it, but im in love with it already.

I dont know if its an mkI or mkII (it has the 6 pack tails) since im new to the s12.

what do you have?

Post by **BOOMSHAKALAKA** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:27 pm

Wow you know I almost posted a thread about this very subject...weird. It would be nice to have a forum solely devoted to S12s. I also noticed Club-S12 was down.

If there's no plan for a S12-specific forum, can we at least get a 200SX picture thread going?

Post by **Mr1der** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:47 pm

actually...a 200sx RWD forum would be nice....

it kinda sounds like you've got a late MKI...I can't remember for sure...think they changed mid '86.

my car is an '85 Turbo model....non running....

Post by **GriffinW** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:14 pm

yea everything on the 200sx forum that is already up is all about the FWD model 200sx's.

...and if club-s12 is down for more than a short period of time it we be good to be able to get the info on here.

Post by **turbos12** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:30 pm

i have an 84 200sx turbo

Post by **Mr1der** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 5:31 pm

they're back.

they're great for S12 specific info no doubt...NICO however reigns supreme for engine info...well, unless you're messing with a CA18ET...god rest you.

I need to get mine on the road and start messing with the suspension and brakes while saving more money for the swap when the engine inevitably goes from too much jackassery.

Post by **GriffinW** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 2:59 pm

Suspension on an s12 is so limited. The best option we have is to swap out the entire front setup for that of an s13, but that still leaves the rear. Not to mention how hard it is to just a pair of front coilovers. Im pretty sure I want to drop in CA18det because its basically one of the cheapest jdm engines out there, and the fact that the CA20 tranny will bolt up to the det. What do you plan on doing engine and suspension wise?

Post by **Mr1der** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 1:58 pm

probably get S13 coilovers up front and drop the back for the time being....I'd like to put an S13 rear sub in...but that's quite a chore.

Post by **captainfalco** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:12 pm

I've always loved s12's. I've been kinda looking for a while for a good one around the area.

Post by **qat727** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:43 pm

Anyone have a clue if a 1985 200SX hatch 2.0 5 speed with 130k, 2 owners and original paint is worth $1000? I haven't gone to take a look at the car yet, but I'm debating picking it up instead of my project 240SX.

Post by **Jager** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:08 pm

im all for a RWD s12 forum, to answer the guy above me that is the ca20e engine and it is NOT powerful. the milage isnt bad and the price is not bad for that kinda car, i paid 700 for mine and its needed a few hundred in parts for its 1.8l turboed engine.

if your 240sx has a KA engine you may look into swapping it over and getting better and more reliable power overall versus the ca20e.

check the wheel wells the strut towers and the frame rails for rust. any major areas or spots are NOT worth buying. minor places that you feel you can repair are ok, but if its got deep rust issues walk away.

Post by **themadscientist** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 12:50 am

GriffinW wrote:Suspension on an s12 is so limited. The best option we have is to swap out the entire front setup for that of an s13, but that still leaves the rear. Not to mention how hard it is to just a pair of front coilovers. Im pretty sure I want to drop in CA18det because its basically one of the cheapest jdm engines out there, and the fact that the CA20 tranny will bolt up to the det. What do you plan on doing engine and suspension wise?

You might want to try Z31 parts. They looked damned close when I was messing with my US12.

Post by **Mr1der** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 5:05 am

a lot of the rear end parts are interchangeable.

it's no big thing to use poly bushings from a Z31 on them.

the swap for the front S13 doesn't look to hard...could probably be done in a day...if you've got all the parts right.

Post by **Mr1der** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 5:10 am

qat727 wrote:Anyone have a clue if a 1985 200SX hatch 2.0 5 speed with 130k, 2 owners and original paint is worth $1000? I haven't gone to take a look at the car yet, but I'm debating picking it up instead of my project 240SX.

does it run and how is the body?

if it's near mint...I'd still offer them 500...and not pay more than 800.

that model should have the R180 rear end though....but you can swap in a Z31 R200 if you want, it'll handle more power and easy to find an LSD for it.

just remember that you're not gonna be able to just look at one of the sponsors and find aftermarket parts for it.

Post by **Drkn** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:16 am

Hi, I'm very lost here, so I really need you help

I'm about to buy a fully operational S12 and a trashed GTR R32 but I have a lot of doubts. Thing is I'd rather buy the parts I want from de GTRs for FAR less money than the whole car.

For example, the full engine (RB26DETT) + gear box + differential + ecu is half the price of the whole car

What should I buy in order to do a swap in to the s12??

I'm also interested in the suspenssion and brakes or is there a better swap for this?

Is there any aftermarket for the s12?

Thanks for the help

Post by **silviabill** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:12 am

The aftermarket for the s12, especially in comparison to the s13, is practically non-existent. Their are a lot of swaps from other Nissan models to update things such as suspension and brakes. From what I've seen in these forums already you won't have a problem finding info.

Post by **Mr1der** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:56 pm

shh...don't tell anyone.

http://www.club-s12.org.

it's THE place for S12 info.

there's a few guys with RB's in their cars already...

Post by **Jom** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:23 pm

i agree, there should be a rwd 200sx forum. club s12 is no doubt incredible but another place here would be good too for the off time

Post by **Mr1der** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:49 pm

agreed...that site goes down more than Torry on Brian

Post by **IggyEGuana** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:12 pm

Wow I didn't realize the rest of the world knew the S12 existed, lol. Yeah Club S-12 is pretty much where its at for S12s. S12 owners are a small community but I can definetly tell we are growing. Soon it might actually get big enough to support more than one forum so one on here might not be a bad idea.

Post by **Mr1der** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:40 pm

I kinda wish we could buy them out just so it'd be up all the time...I haven't been over there in a few weeks though...dunno how it's running lately.

Post by **mcfizzle** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:56 pm

Agreed Iggy, I think the S12 is starting to build popularity. Prices have definitley gone up over the last year or so.

And just to get this out of the way - IMO, engine (except VG30E) and electrically, the S12 is probably the worst car Nissan has ever made.

Suspension isn't too hard to figure out, though, if you're willing to do some research and build something unique. Definitley something you can't rely on bolt-ons with.

Post by **Mr1der** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 3:50 am

nah...it doesn't have a QR in it.

Post by **Nissan s12** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:25 pm

i used to own one...untill about 2 weeks ago...

Post by **Mr1der** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:22 pm

you have the thread about getting it towed on CLub?

Post by **David s12** » Fri May 16, 2008 12:34 pm

Mr1der wrote:I kinda wish we could buy them out just so it'd be up all the time...I haven't been over there in a few weeks though...dunno how it's running lately.

i agree with iggy!

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