Suvery for 240 owners

General discussion forum about the 240sx, and a great place to introduce yourself to the board!
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stevespeed
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Okay So

I am doing a senior Project for school and it involves my 240sx basically I am building some suspension parts and I gotta like do some survey of my customer base

soooooooooo if you got a 240 owner... fill it out and post it up!

Please! I need da help!

Customer SurveyVehicle Information1.What chassis are you using

a.S13b.S14

2.What configuration of vehicle do you have

a.Coupeb.Hatchc.Convertible

3.For what type of motorsport do you use your vehicle

a.Autocrossb.Road Racingc.Driftingd.Drag Racinge.Rally (off road)

4.What does your vehicle weigh in competition trim

a.1,900-2,250a.2,251-2,400b.2,401-2,600c.2601-2,750d.2,751-2,900e.2,900-3,300

5.What is the purpose of your car?

a.Daily Driverb.Race Vehiclec.Pleasure vehicle

6.How many miles do you put on your car per year (on average/ approx)

a.0-2,000b.2,000-5,000c.5,000-10,000d.10,000+

7.How many race days do you typically do per season

a.0b.1-10c.10-20d.20+

Suspension Information

1.What type of suspension are you using

a.Stockb.Shock / Strut with Lower springc.Adjustable Coiloverd.Air Ride or Other

2.How much have you lowered your car (approx)

a.1-2inchb.2-3inchc.4+ inch

3.On a Scale of 1-5 how important is your vehicle’s alignment

a.1b.2c.3d.4e.5

4.On a scale of 1-5 how important is the quality of a control arm to you?

a.1b.2c.3d.4e.5

5.What should be the weight of an adjustable control arm be?

a.1-3lbsb.3-5lbsc.5-7lbsd.8lbs+

6.What type of finish would be preferred on a suspension product?

a.Powder Coatedb.Paintedc.Fully Polishedd.Raw finish

Vehicle Maintance and Upgrading

1.Who builds and maintains your vehicle

a.Local Mechanic.b.Yourself and your friends.c.Local Performance Shop.

2.Who does your alignments

a.Local Mechanicb.Yourself and Friendsc.Local Performance shop

3.How proficient are you with vehicle modification

a.Bolt On partsb.Weld yourself kitsc.Complete custom fabrication

Thanks everyone for your time.

PS Super duper thanks for your help

LIke you guys have no idea how much I appreciate it.


S13_love
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1) a2) b3) c4) c5) c6) c7) b

Suspension stuff

1) b2) a3) e4) e5) b6) a

Vehicle maintenance stuff

1) b2) a3) a

Im assuming on that 1-5 importance part, 5 is being the most important right?

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stevespeed
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Yeah that is 5 is the most important

and thanks a millions guys I SUPER appreciate the help.

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TroubleBound
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Car: 1992 240SX Hatch
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1. A2. B3. C4. D5. A6. D7. A

1. C2. B3. E4. E5. C6. A

1. B2. B3. A

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sebazztard
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Car: 1992 Nissan 240sx rb25det project. 2000 Honda Accord LX DD. 1992 Nissan 300zx NA.

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f*** it ill play along homie, im just sitting here anyway lol..

ill do this based on my 92 rb project...

vehicle information 1 - a 2 - b 3 - d4 - c5 - b6 - a7 - asuspension1 - c2 - b3 - e4 - c5 - b6 - a

maintance / upgrading

1 - b2 - a and b ... pick one3 - a


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ZainRacer786
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Car: 91 240sx coupe

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General Info1- a2- a3- a&c4- c5- a & c6- c7- c

Suspension

1- b2- b3- d4- d5- c6- a

Maintenance and upgrading

1- b2- a3- a & b

Good luck with you project!

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steve s14
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1. a and b2. a and b3. b and c4. b and c5. b and c6. a7. bSuspension info1. b and c2. a and b3. e4. e5. a but not on my budget so b6. cVehicle Maintance and Upgrade1.b2.b3.a,b and c


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Dazzla
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1 b2 a3 b4 n/a 5 a6 b7 a

Suspension:1 c2 b3 c4 d5 b6 a

Vehicle maintenence1 b2 a3 a


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stevespeed
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Thanks a million guys! I really really really appreciate all the help!

ashibah83
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General Info1- A2- A3- A,C4- D5- Yes6- C7- C

Suspension

1- C2- C3- E4- E5- Doesnt really matter as long as its SUPERB quality6- A, or C depending on material and purpose

Maintenance and upgrading

1- B2- B3- B, soon to be C


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Scuffed_ChukiCoupe
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u mean this is not a highschool state exam where in doubt just put c?

1. a2. b3. d4. b5. a6. d7. a

1. c2. a3. a4. e5. b6. c

1. b2. b 3. a, c

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Hooked on 240
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General Info1- a2- b3-a4- c5- a6- d7- b

Suspension

1- c2- b3- e4- e5- b6- c

Maintenance and upgrading

1- b2- c3- b

justclay
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Car: 1993 Nissan 240SX SE Convertible

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Hope this helps. 1993 SR20DET 240SX Convertible, Topmount t3/t4, full build, suspension includes sway bars, TCR's, RUCA's, coilovers, bushings, spacers and 5-lug conversion.

Customer SurveyVehicle Information1.What chassis are you using

a.S13

2.What configuration of vehicle do you have

c.Convertible

3.For what type of motorsport do you use your vehicle

a.Autocrossc.Driftingd.Drag Racing

4.What does your vehicle weigh in competition trim

e.2,900-3,300

5.What is the purpose of your car?

a.Daily Driverc.Pleasure vehicle

6.How many miles do you put on your car per year (on average/ approx)

d.10,000+

7.How many race days do you typically do per season

b.1-10

Suspension Information

1.What type of suspension are you using

c.Adjustable Coilover

2.How much have you lowered your car (approx)

b.2-3inch

3.On a Scale of 1-5 how important is your vehicle’s alignment

e.5

4.On a scale of 1-5 how important is the quality of a control arm to you?

e.5

5.What should be the weight of an adjustable control arm be?

b.3-5lbs

6.What type of finish would be preferred on a suspension product?

a.Powder Coated

Vehicle Maintance and Upgrading

1.Who builds and maintains your vehicle

b.Yourself and your friends.

2.Who does your alignments

b.Yourself and Friends.

3.How proficient are you with vehicle modification

a.Bolt On parts

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dgms240
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Car: '90 s13 hatch ka24det
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1. A2. B3. D4. D5. A6. D7. D

1. C2. B3. E4. E5. A6. A

1. B2. A3. A

S14toRPS13
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Customer SurveyVehicle Information1.What chassis are you usinga.S13

2.What configuration of vehicle do you haveb.Hatch

3.For what type of motorsport do you use your vehicled.Drag Racing*mostly just to drive around town, but I do hit the drag strip more than I do drift although it definitely isn't build for drag.

4.What does your vehicle weigh in competition trimd.2,751-2,900

5.What is the purpose of your car?c.Pleasure vehicle

6.How many miles do you put on your car per year (on average/ approx)c.5,000-10,000

7.How many race days do you typically do per seasonb.1-10

Suspension Information

1.What type of suspension are you usingc.Adjustable Coilover

2.How much have you lowered your car (approx)c.4+ inch

3.On a Scale of 1-5 how important is your vehicle’s alignmentb.5

4.On a scale of 1-5 how important is the quality of a control arm to you?a.5

5.What should be the weight of an adjustable control arm be?a.1-3lbs

6.What type of finish would be preferred on a suspension product?a.Powder Coated

Vehicle Maintance and Upgrading

1.Who builds and maintains your vehicleb.Yourself

2.Who does your alignmentsb.Yourself

3.How proficient are you with vehicle modificationb.Weld yourself kits

Thanks everyone for your time.

PS Super duper thanks for your help

LIke you guys have no idea how much I appreciate it.

lrb_2000
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Customer SurveyVehicle Information

1. A2. B3. B 4. C5. A6. C7. A

Suspension Information

1. C2. B3. 54. C5. B6. A

Vehicle Maintance and Upgrading

1. B2. C3. A

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White Comet
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Joined: Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:22 am
Car: fc, s13 and mazda6, Sierra
Location: lancaster, pa

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Customer SurveyVehicle Information1.What chassis are you usinga.S13

2.What configuration of vehicle do you haveb.Hatch

3.For what type of motorsport do you use your vehiclea.Autocrossd.Drag Racinga little of both, mostly auto x

4.What does your vehicle weigh in competition trimb.2,401-2,600

5.What is the purpose of your car?a.Daily Driverb.Race Vehiclec.Pleasure vehicleall of the above

6.How many miles do you put on your car per year (on average/ approx)c.5,000-10,000

7.How many race days do you typically do per seasonc.10-20

Suspension Information

1.What type of suspension are you usingb.Shock / Strut with Lower spring

2.How much have you lowered your car (approx)b.2-3inch

3.On a Scale of 1-5 how important is your vehicle’s alignmente.5

4.On a scale of 1-5 how important is the quality of a control arm to you?e.5

5.What should be the weight of an adjustable control arm be?c.5-7lbs

6.What type of finish would be preferred on a suspension product?

a.Powder Coated

Vehicle Maintance and Upgrading

1.Who builds and maintains your vehicleb.Yourself and your friends.

2.Who does your alignmentsa.Local Mechanic

3.How proficient are you with vehicle modificationc.Complete custom fabrication

twisted99s10
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Car: 1989 Nissan 240sx Hatch
1992 Nissan 240sx Sil-camino
1993 Nissan 240sx Coupe
Location: Binghamton, NY

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Customer SurveyVehicle Information1.What chassis are you usinga.S13

2.What configuration of vehicle do you haveb.Hatch

3.For what type of motorsport do you use your vehiclec.Drifting

4.What does your vehicle weigh in competition trimc.2601-2,750

5.What is the purpose of your car?a.Daily Driverb.Race Vehiclec.Pleasure vehicle

6.How many miles do you put on your car per year (on average/ approx)c.5,000-10,000

7.How many race days do you typically do per seasonc.10-20

Suspension Information

1.What type of suspension are you usingc.Adjustable Coilover

2.How much have you lowered your car (approx)b.2-3inch

3.On a Scale of 1-5 how important is your vehicle’s alignmente.5

4.On a scale of 1-5 how important is the quality of a control arm to you?e.5

5.What should be the weight of an adjustable control arm be?a.1-3lbs

6.What type of finish would be preferred on a suspension product?a.Powder Coated

Vehicle Maintance and Upgrading

1.Who builds and maintains your vehicleb.Yourself and your friends.

2.Who does your alignmentsb.Yourself and Friends

3.How proficient are you with vehicle modificationc.Complete custom fabrication

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RCA
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Customer SurveyVehicle Information1.What chassis are you using

b.S14

2.What configuration of vehicle do you have

a.Coupe

3.For what type of motorsport do you use your vehicle

N/A but if I could it would beb.Road Racingd.Drag Racing

4.What does your vehicle weigh in competition trim

d.2,751-2,900

5.What is the purpose of your car?

a.Daily Driver

6.How many miles do you put on your car per year (on average/ approx)

a.0-2,000

7.How many race days do you typically do per season

a.0

Suspension Information

1.What type of suspension are you using

c.Adjustable Coilover

2.How much have you lowered your car (approx)

b.2-3inch

3.On a Scale of 1-5 how important is your vehicle’s alignment

d.4

4.On a scale of 1-5 how important is the quality of a control arm to you?

e.5

5.What should be the weight of an adjustable control arm be?

No clue

6.What type of finish would be preferred on a suspension product?

b.Painted

Vehicle Maintance and Upgrading

1.Who builds and maintains your vehicle

a.Local Mechanic. 25%b.Yourself and your friends. 75%

2.Who does your alignments

c.Local Performance shop

3.How proficient are you with vehicle modification

a.Bolt On parts

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baron_harkkonen
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Customer SurveyVehicle Information

1.What chassis are you using

a.S13

2.What configuration of vehicle do you have

b.Hatch

3.For what type of motorsport do you use your vehicle

c.Drifting

4.What does your vehicle weigh in competition trim

d.2,751-2,900

5.What is the purpose of your car?

b.Race Vehicle

6.How many miles do you put on your car per year (on average/ approx)

a.0-2,000

7.How many race days do you typically do per season

b.1-10

Suspension Information

1.What type of suspension are you using

a.Stock

2.How much have you lowered your car (approx)

a.1-2in

On a Scale of 1-5 how important is your vehicle’s alignment

e.5

4.On a scale of 1-5 how important is the quality of a control arm to you?

e.5

5.What should be the weight of an adjustable control arm be?

d.8lbs+

6.What type of finish would be preferred on a suspension product?

a.Powder Coated

Vehicle Maintance and Upgrading

1.Who builds and maintains your vehicle

b.Yourself and your friends.

2.Who does your alignments

a.Local Mechanic

3.How proficient are you with vehicle modification

a.Bolt On parts

BTW, thats a $5 service charge. Plus tax.

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chaosli
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Car: 89 nissan 240sx coupe FTW
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Customer SurveyVehicle Information1.What chassis are you usinga.S13

2.What configuration of vehicle do you havea.Coupe

3.For what type of motorsport do you use your vehiclec.Drifting

4.What does your vehicle weigh in competition trimb.2,401-2,600

5.What is the purpose of your car?a.Daily Driverb.Race Vehicle

6.How many miles do you put on your car per year (on average/ approx)d.10,000+

7.How many race days do you typically do per seasonb.1-10

Suspension Information

1.What type of suspension are you usinga.Stock

2.How much have you lowered your car (approx)N/A

3.On a Scale of 1-5 how important is your vehicle’s alignmentc.3

4.On a scale of 1-5 how important is the quality of a control arm to you?c.3

5.What should be the weight of an adjustable control arm be?c.5-7lbs

6.What type of finish would be preferred on a suspension product?a.Powder Coated

Vehicle Maintance and Upgrading

1.Who builds and maintains your vehicleb.Yourself and your friends.

2.Who does your alignmentsc.Local Performance shop

3.How proficient are you with vehicle modificationa.Bolt On parts

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White Comet
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^ not to thread jack but if your suspension is stock why have a performance shop do the alignment? they cant' do anything special with stock arms so why pay more?

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sjbsuperman1425
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1. A2. B3. C4. C5. A (should've had one for all of the above lol)6. B7. B

1.A2.A (again, should've had one for 0)3.E4.D5.B6.A

1.B2.A3.A

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slidinsidewayz240
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Car: 91 240sx ka24de

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1) a2) b3) a4) c5) all of the above6) c7) bSuspension stuff

1) b2) b3) e4) e5) c6) a

Vehicle maintenance stuff

1) b2) a3) a

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Didderson
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1) a2) b3) A+c sometimes, but it's built for A4) C? I'm weighing it soon lol. I'm being generous because most nissan numbers don't include driver/fuel.5) all of the above, but it's my A daily driver.6) c7) b

Suspension:1) c2) c3) e4) e5) a or b, depends if it's an LCA vs ruca or something.6) a

Vehicle maintenance:

1) b2) b3) a, i can barely use my s*** welder lol


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sr20power
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1. B2. A3. A & C4. C5. C6. A7. BSuspension1. C2. C3. 54. E5. B6. AVehicle Maintance & Upgrading1. B2. B3. A

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heartofaskyline
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Car: 1992 hatch, 1993 sr20 coupe

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just drop out. school is for fools, look at me! (in that mr. deeds voice)

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zenki-S13
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Customer SurveyVehicle Information1.What chassis are you usings13

2.What configuration of vehicle do you havehatch

3.For what type of motorsport do you use your vehicledrifting

4.What does your vehicle weigh in competition trim1,900-2,250

5.What is the purpose of your car?

a.Daily Driverb.Race Vehiclec.Pleasure vehicleall

6.How many miles do you put on your car per year (on average/ approx)

c.5,000-10,000

7.How many race days do you typically do per seasonlearning

Suspension Information

1.What type of suspension are you using

a.Stocksoon to have coils

2.How much have you lowered your car (approx)none3.On a Scale of 1-5 how important is your vehicle’s alignment54.On a scale of 1-5 how important is the quality of a control arm to you?55.What should be the weight of an adjustable control arm be?

a.1-3lbsb.3-5lbsc.5-7lbsd.8lbs+

idk6.What type of finish would be preferred on a suspension product?

a.Powder Coated

Vehicle Maintance and Upgrading

1.Who builds and maintains your vehicle

b.Yourself and your friends.

2.Who does your alignments

b.Yourself and Friends

3.How proficient are you with vehicle modification

a.Bolt On parts



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