# SON240sx Automotive

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## [Bolt-on VS slip-on wheel spacers](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bolt-on-vs-slip-on-wheel-spacers/109763)

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**Author:** [@GTS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GTS)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2007, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bolt-on-vs-slip-on-wheel-spacers/109763 "2007-09-26T12:12:21Z")

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What are the pros and cons to each? Is one type favoured against the other for track or daily driving? Thanks,

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## [S13/S14 rear calipers interchangeable??](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-s14-rear-calipers-interchangeable/109772)

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**Author:** [@Reeshu926](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Reeshu926)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2007, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-s14-rear-calipers-interchangeable/109772 "2007-09-26T10:54:53Z")

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Like the title says, i was just wondering if rear calipers from a s13 would fit in a S14. Thanks

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## [Wheel spacer Combo](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheel-spacer-combo/109780)

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**Author:** [@ls6s13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ls6s13)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2007, 4:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheel-spacer-combo/109780 "2007-09-26T04:23:37Z")

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wuts the best wheel spacer combo to bring out 17x7 +40 offset rims. im not sayin it has to be flush but wuts a good spacer to get the front and back wheels out close to the fender and also do i need extended studs? s13 …

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## [Bad Frame rails!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bad-frame-rails/109711)

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**Author:** [@Driftime\_240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Driftime_240sx)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2007, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bad-frame-rails/109711 "2007-09-25T22:50:43Z")

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i have just accuired my 93 Nissan 240sx and i had just discoverd that it has rotted, rusty frame rails, i was just wondering if anyone can help me and let me know what i should do if i want to take action and fix it

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## [safety certificate](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/safety-certificate/109765)

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**Author:** [@samkam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/samkam)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2007, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/safety-certificate/109765 "2007-09-25T22:10:13Z")

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hey, do you guys know any mechanics who will take it easy on the safetying of my car? And one more thing, do you guys know if you can get the safety without a back seat? Thx.

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## [new kid on the block with no cool car to show off](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-kid-on-the-block-with-no-cool-car-to-show-off/134472)

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**Author:** [@islandboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/islandboy)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2007, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-kid-on-the-block-with-no-cool-car-to-show-off/134472 "2007-09-25T21:49:55Z")

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Shout outs to all, I’m James from Toronto and I do not own a snazzy coupe or hb, but a hand-me-down '96 maxima GXE with tons of rust and close to 300,XXX KM’s :smiley: HOWEVER, I am in all seriousness in the market for …

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## [240 on PINKS!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/240-on-pinks/109766)

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**Author:** [@PureEuroM3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PureEuroM3)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2007, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/240-on-pinks/109766 "2007-09-25T21:29:54Z")

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No kidding and the best part…its Yellow. Yellow 240SX on PINKS. Seems pretty fast im gonna watch it but I feel bad for Big Bird…:moon:

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## [Changing Tie Rods](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/changing-tie-rods/109642)

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**Author:** [@izzy\_domain](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/izzy_domain)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2007, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/changing-tie-rods/109642 "2007-09-25T20:53:11Z")

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Hey guys, I found out about a week and a half ago that my tie rods are shot. They need to be replaced. I ordered some and they just arrived this week. I’ve been doing some research and I’ve been getting mixed results as…

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## [pain in the ass. No spark. still](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pain-in-the-ass-no-spark-still/109583)

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**Author:** [@BSZK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BSZK)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2007, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pain-in-the-ass-no-spark-still/109583 "2007-09-25T20:33:19Z")

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I am seriously stumped. my engine will still not fire. After originally thinking it was the coil, it still has no spark. I have also checked the distributor, modual under the rotor, and tried completeing the ground, ru…

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## [who is this guy ?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-is-this-guy/109727)

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**Author:** [@pkchi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pkchi)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2007, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-is-this-guy/109727 "2007-09-25T19:06:15Z")

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\[http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/6325/dsc0021ak8.jpg\]

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## [car shakes at start?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-shakes-at-start/109764)

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**Author:** [@rb26\_marco](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rb26_marco)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2007, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-shakes-at-start/109764 "2007-09-25T17:03:32Z")

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hey! i installed an sr in my car almost done now but i took it for a lil boot and 2 things #1 it doesnt go fast (but is building boost, as BOV is working) #2 when you first go from a stop posistion to a start posist…

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## [harness bar?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/harness-bar/109731)

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**Author:** [@gichan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gichan)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2007, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/harness-bar/109731 "2007-09-25T12:49:24Z")

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is there a bolt in harness bar to secure shoulder straps to for an S14

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## [Increased Steering Angle (Tein Tie Rods)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/increased-steering-angle-tein-tie-rods/109758)

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**Author:** [@rmallari](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rmallari)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/increased-steering-angle-tein-tie-rods/109758 "2007-09-24T21:40:44Z")

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well, i’ve jus got my tie rods installed and alignment done. first off, the way it increases the steering angle is by placing the included spacers (looks like long washers) instead of the lockplate between the inner tie…

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## [hi, I"m new](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hi-i-m-new/134464)

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**Author:** [@blitz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/blitz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hi-i-m-new/134464 "2007-09-24T21:36:17Z")

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Hey, I’m new on this forum. I own Nissan 1985 S12 200sx turbo (Silvia RS turbo for you JDM freaks…lol). register here because I saw some of you guys got rims for sale. want a new set for next year (always thinking ahead…

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## [ooooooookay.....so.....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ooooooookay-so/109742)

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**Author:** [@Fitzy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fitzy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ooooooookay-so/109742 "2007-09-24T21:17:42Z")

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(S13 with a SR20 redtop) on my way home last ngiht i stopped on the highway to sign it (with a bunch of O’s) and just after that the car was kinda stumbling, i got home at an accellerated rate of speed and checked it al…

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## [pics of your drift charms](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pics-of-your-drift-charms/108166)

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**Author:** [@fastback240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fastback240)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pics-of-your-drift-charms/108166 "2007-09-24T21:03:14Z")

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lets see what everones got.

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## [Samson, this is for you..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/samson-this-is-for-you/109757)

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**Author:** [@Fobwall](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fobwall)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/samson-this-is-for-you/109757 "2007-09-24T19:39:58Z")

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My ugly car: \[http://jammin.jshost.ca/mark/Dunnville%20Pix/Sep%2016,%202007/Bazm.jpg\] Samson gripping it hardcore: \[http://jammin.jshost.ca/mark/Dunnville%20Pix/Sep%2016,%202007/s11.jpg\] \[http://jammin.jshost.ca/mark…

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## [Son240sx Fall Meet?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/son240sx-fall-meet/109533)

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**Author:** [@CoolioG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CoolioG)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/son240sx-fall-meet/109533 "2007-09-24T17:19:35Z")

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Will we be having one this year?

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## [Enkei  RP F1 's](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/enkei-rp-f1-s/109736)

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**Author:** [@Multisynclg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Multisynclg)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/enkei-rp-f1-s/109736 "2007-09-24T16:27:18Z")

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who can get them? when can they get them by?\> does anyone have them in stock? please pm me, I dont care if they are used or new, from private or commercial sellers.

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## [my little project (56k beware)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-little-project-56k-beware/109729)

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**Author:** [@Pants](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pants)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-little-project-56k-beware/109729 "2007-09-24T15:23:54Z")

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so this is what i started with \[http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/6389/dsc06539jj7.jpg\] everything cut out \[http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/8943/dsc06627ur4.jpg\] all welded up \[http://img503.imageshack.us/img503…

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## [Caliper Seizure](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/caliper-seizure/109542)

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**Author:** [@RB26DETT\_S13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RB26DETT_S13)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/caliper-seizure/109542 "2007-09-24T14:34:07Z")

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Hey guys, Recently my rear caliper seized up on my way back from Ottawa. I noticed when I got home, that my wheel/rim became black and full of this coppery dust almost looked like rust. I tried to remove it and it simpl…

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## [Recommendations for brake replacement](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommendations-for-brake-replacement/109747)

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**Author:** [@GTS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GTS)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommendations-for-brake-replacement/109747 "2007-09-24T14:15:27Z")

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So my rotors are warped, calipers are seized. I’m looking suggestions for brake replacement. I’ve been reading a lot as I don’t have a mechanical background. From what I figure, I’ll need to replace my rotors and calipe…

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## [Drive Shaft Problems](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drive-shaft-problems/109715)

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**Author:** [@bbakpl](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bbakpl)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drive-shaft-problems/109715 "2007-09-24T14:12:48Z")

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see what happened was i launched it pretty hard. and the ujoints on the back side of the driveshaft (connecting to diff) snapped basically. So i’m stuck on the road and i go pushing it in reverse to park it on the side…(…

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## [SR Swapped at Canadian Tire (NSFW)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr-swapped-at-canadian-tire-nsfw/102241)

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**Author:** [@Fobwall](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fobwall)\
**Replies:** 229\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr-swapped-at-canadian-tire-nsfw/102241 "2007-09-24T12:51:57Z")

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hey guys, have any of you in here ever had your swap done by Canadian Tire? I really wanna get my SR swaped in and i’m located right beside Canadian tire. So I’m really thinking about bringing my car there to get my SR s…

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## [hawk vs ebc brake pads](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hawk-vs-ebc-brake-pads/109679)

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**Author:** [@maxgohan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxgohan)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hawk-vs-ebc-brake-pads/109679 "2007-09-24T10:45:26Z")

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do you guys think the extra money hawk is asking for brake pads is worth it if mostly street driving is done? i’m comparing ebc red stuff vs hawk hp+

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## [Meeting at Whites Road Tims](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meeting-at-whites-road-tims/109722)

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**Author:** [@knightwolf](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/knightwolf)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/meeting-at-whites-road-tims/109722 "2007-09-24T08:12:51Z")

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Hey Who here meets at Whites Rd Tim Horton’s in pickering

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## [rims question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rims-question/109655)

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**Author:** [@p\_dvorak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/p_dvorak)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rims-question/109655 "2007-09-24T07:05:45Z")

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k, i plan on buying a set of works vs-xx for my s14 project car. they measure FRONTS 19 x 9 and REARS 19 x 11, both 0 offset. My question is will they fit the front of my car?? without them sticking out.

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## [lowering springs? or coilovers?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lowering-springs-or-coilovers/109720)

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**Author:** [@rc3932](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rc3932)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lowering-springs-or-coilovers/109720 "2007-09-24T06:02:59Z")

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okay here’s my dilemma. I got kyb gr2 shocks that came with the car when i bought it. i want to lower it, i’m not looking forward to spending too much (not more than 300?) I’m gonna do the installation. I checked out…

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## [Good winter beaters?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-winter-beaters/109713)

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**Author:** [@ARC240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ARC240)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2007, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-winter-beaters/109713 "2007-09-23T16:01:54Z")

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Hey guys, can anyone suggest any good winter beaters? Looking for a car, don’t want a truck, something that’s good in snow and it must be reliable. Ps. The reason why I’m asking is because it’d kill me to drive a 240 …

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## [motor mounts?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-mounts/109706)

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**Author:** [@Mike240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike240)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2007, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-mounts/109706 "2007-09-23T14:13:37Z")

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Can KA motor mounts be used for an SR20? Thanks Mike

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