The "I'm New Here And I have A Simple Question Thread" v2.0

[fwdKillaInDa206]

QUICK QUESTION:
which rear brake calipers would be better for my 89' hatch?
-300zx or -q45
&im 4 lug still.

[OutToWinPAHC]

Better is a Z32 (larger, more pistons). Both use the backing plates so the difficulty is the same.

[jlmphoto]

Another Noob question:
Do all J30's have a VLSD?...or was it an option? Also, If I am swapping into an S13, I should be looking for one without ABS...right?

[higgz]

this may be super dumb. want to put a rb26dett into a s14.5 and i want to make it into a real crazy twisted project... okay? listen: so i want the rb26dett in the s14.5 bc i like the sexy front end. but i love the nissan skyline rear ends. what im saying is would a rear end clip of a nissan skyline be able to fit on the body of a s14.5? and want to know the kicker??? ima get the silvia badge and the GT-r badge and put it on the back and ima have a beautiful s14.5 silvia GT-R. legit or what? and im just wondering is this at all plazable?<-----thats my n00b question. an this isnt a joke i actually am contemplating this..

[SOUNDWAVE333]

Which one?
You see how the first one is just like blocks? Well the second two have projectors, but they are placed differently. I prefer the middle ones where the projector is centered.

So what is the middle one? Japanese? Usdm? And how much for a set of them, nothing special just stock

First link is aftermarket crappy lights.
Second pic are USDM headlights.
Third pic are European headlights.
(I think )

Haaa yeah I did some research, I guess the centered projectors are us, off center proj. is japan and euro. Other IS crappy haaa
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Okay so I'm still looking at this kouki, pretty sure i'm going to get it. Trading my '90 auto s13 + 4k
I'll start a thread when I get it

So I'm in cali, LA area and I want to fix the cosmetics of the kouki first. I WANT THE REAR VALANCES!!! WHERE are they sold?
As well as the kouki jdm wing. and is a 3 piece wing? or 1 big plastic piece?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Another Noob question:
Do all J30's have a VLSD?...or was it an option? Also, If I am swapping into an S13, I should be looking for one without ABS...right?

I'm not really sure if they all came with LSD, but I think they did. You can get one from ABS or not, it just depends on how much "plug and play" you want. Just jack it up, put it in neutral, spin one drive wheel. If the other drive wheel spins in the same direction, you've got a limited slip diff on your hands. Check half shafts, make sure they are the same bolt pattern.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

this may be super dumb. want to put a rb26dett into a s14.5 and i want to make it into a real crazy twisted project... okay? listen: so i want the rb26dett in the s14.5 bc i like the sexy front end. but i love the nissan skyline rear ends. what im saying is would a rear end clip of a nissan skyline be able to fit on the body of a s14.5? and want to know the kicker??? ima get the silvia badge and the GT-r badge and put it on the back and ima have a beautiful s14.5 silvia GT-R. legit or what? and im just wondering is this at all plazable?<-----thats my n00b question. an this isnt a joke i actually am contemplating this..

With enough money, anything is possible, but that is a HUGE project. The fact that you are even asking usually signifies it's out of your skill range.

[Taran14]

Hey got a quick question!
I know the s14 booster fits into a s13, but i was wondering if all i have to do is relocate the vacuum line to the other side of the booster, and will the s13 master just bolt and slide right on?

[speedeast]

S13 master will fit right on. IIRC, yes, just the vacuum line.

[irishman9308]

I'm finally starting to put money into my car now that i have some cash in my pocket and i am looking at redoing the Brakes, Struts, Coilovers, suspension, etc.

What kind of Brake system should i look at?
- Brembos seem way to crazy for me and im not looking to make it a track car just a really fun daily driver that i can mess around in
- what is a good place to get roters and would slotted and cross drilled make drifting too difficult?

Struts
- do i need these if i get Coilovers or do they work the same way?
- if they go separately then what would a could strut company be?

Coilovers
- i know i want fully threaded Coilovers but what company would be good?

Suspension
- the sway bars are important and mt friend was telling me about white-field being a good company?
-would lowering the car help with sway?

yes i apologize for all the questions but im just really starting out and i want to do everything on my own, so that i can learn about all of this. but as of right now i have a bone stock 98 240sx and she needs a lot of work.

thanks

[higgz]

this may be super dumb. want to put a rb26dett into a s14.5 and i want to make it into a real crazy twisted project... okay? listen: so i want the rb26dett in the s14.5 bc i like the sexy front end. but i love the nissan skyline rear ends. what im saying is would a rear end clip of a nissan skyline be able to fit on the body of a s14.5? and want to know the kicker??? ima get the silvia badge and the GT-r badge and put it on the back and ima have a beautiful s14.5 silvia GT-R. legit or what? and im just wondering is this at all plazable?<-----thats my n00b question. an this isnt a joke i actually am contemplating this..

With enough money, anything is possible, but that is a HUGE project. The fact that you are even asking usually signifies it's out of your skill range.

yeah both of those statements are probably true. thank you.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I'm finally starting to put money into my car now that i have some cash in my pocket and i am looking at redoing the Brakes, Struts, Coilovers, suspension, etc.

What kind of Brake system should i look at?
- Brembos seem way to crazy for me and im not looking to make it a track car just a really fun daily driver that i can mess around in
- what is a good place to get roters and would slotted and cross drilled make drifting too difficult?

Struts
- do i need these if i get Coilovers or do they work the same way?
- if they go separately then what would a could strut company be?

Coilovers
- i know i want fully threaded Coilovers but what company would be good?

Suspension
- the sway bars are important and mt friend was telling me about white-field being a good company?
-would lowering the car help with sway?

yes i apologize for all the questions but im just really starting out and i want to do everything on my own, so that i can learn about all of this. but as of right now i have a bone stock 98 240sx and she needs a lot of work.

thanks

Brakes- the best bang for your buck is a 300zx (Z32) conversion. Drilled and slotted rotors will have no bearing whatsoever on drifting.

If you get coilovers, you completely remove your stock struts and springs.
If you want a strut/spring combo, you'd look into something like KYB AGX struts, and Eibach Sportline springs.

Coilovers- Company? Take your pic, you more or less get what you pay for. Tein has been around forever. The lower the spring rate number, the softer the ride.

White-line sway bars (I think that's the name of the company) makes a good set of sway bars.
Lowering the car doesn't really have the same effect as changing sway bars.

98 240 eh? Post some pics!

[SOUNDWAVE333]

Haa yeah post pics^^

I'm about to get a 97 and want to fix up the body first.

Anyone know what these sides are? Are they oem jdm? or aftermarket? Help!
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8sBAvUwr2LI/T ... 100625.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8sBAvUwr2LI/T ... 100624.jpg

And yeah, Those z32 brakes are the best deal? Are they the same as the r32 brakes?

[higgz]

I dont believe those sides are aftermarket... when i see '97 koukis those sides seem to be pretty standard so im thinking maybe jdm but dont take my work for it i am kind of a n00b.

[slikklogic]

how do i post pics

[PapaSmurf2k3]

copy an image's web address, and paste it in between "image tags", with no sapce

[slikklogic]

what about a direct upload from my computer?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

You'll have to upload it to a photo hosting service first, like www.photobucket.com

[Speckid4]

Does anybody know the fuel sender ohm range for a 1995 240sx? Can't seem to find it in the FSM then again I can never find the pencil behind my ear.

[OutToWinPAHC]

0 is full 85 is empty

[Speckid4]

Also my 93 is about to hit 200,000 miles. What kind of maintenance should i do?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

There's a lot of things that could probably be done at 200k. All your bushings are probably due, along with suspension dampers. Ball joints, tie rod ends, valve cover gasket, front and rear main seals, clutch (if it hasn't been done yet). Any original hoses are probably due, etc.

[venom90s]

is there any differance between a clutch for a s13 and a s14 because i noticed that autozone has two different clutches

[OutToWinPAHC]

For the KA24DE there should be no change.... all the aftermarket ones are for both

[TroubleBound]

Is there an easier way to move or spin my rotor button so i can line it up at tdc on cylinder 1 than taking the distributor cap off and turning the motor till it lines up? I am trying to do it myself and getting in and out of car and trying over and over isnt working well...

[TroubleBound]

Okay i cant delete my questions in this thread i guess? In that case i will answer it.
YES, there is a much easier way, called the right way. Apply 27mm socket to front main pulley and spin clockwise. Sorry i didnt look hard enough for answers before posting the first time, its sometimes hard when you don't know the correct search queries.

[OutToWinPAHC]

Lol your mad at yourself? Yes that work, thats also how you do it for most any car, just never go counter clockwise.

[venom90s]

For the KA24DE there should be no change.... all the aftermarket ones are for both

the reason i ask is because each one has their own part number and have different prices yet they have the same specs at autozone

[venom90s]

is it true that using a aftermarket clutch for daily driving won't last as long as a stock type one?

[OutToWinPAHC]

Usually yes. They are meant to be grippy not last forever. A Nissan OEM replacement is a good idea, so is Exedy or Spec stage one.