# SON240sx Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=678 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 679 --- ## [Importing cars from u.s](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/importing-cars-from-u-s/86310)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2005, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/importing-cars-from-u-s/86310 "2005-06-09T21:15:35Z")
well basically I want to know everyone’s view on this. I’ve been doing a bit of research and so far… it seems pretty complicated. You can check out the link for the information on how to do it. http://www.riv.ca/engli… --- ## [West End Dundas/403 Timmies June 8th](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/west-end-dundas-403-timmies-june-8th/86242)
**Author:** [@nocwage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nocwage)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2005, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/west-end-dundas-403-timmies-june-8th/86242 "2005-06-09T21:04:24Z")
Who’s In? nocwage + girlfriend --- ## [Good Ole insurance company woes- need advice](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ole-insurance-company-woes-need-advice/86296)
**Author:** [@Twitchy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Twitchy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2005, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-ole-insurance-company-woes-need-advice/86296 "2005-06-09T15:16:46Z")
After the whole ordeal with Gambino and waiting 2 months to get parts for the smashed fender on my car (still waiting) and accepting my cars condition, I had ordered parts from a Junkyard which were to be shipped yester… --- ## [Walbro Fuel Pump with a stock KA](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/walbro-fuel-pump-with-a-stock-ka/86088)
**Author:** [@240\_Foz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240_Foz)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2005, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/walbro-fuel-pump-with-a-stock-ka/86088 "2005-06-09T13:49:59Z")
Just curious, I know you have to upgrade the fuel pump when going SR, I want to know if the fuel pump will do any performance difference with just a stock KA? or would you have to upgrade the entire fuel system? --- ## [ottawa](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ottawa/86300)
**Author:** [@laurieandmike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/laurieandmike)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2005, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ottawa/86300 "2005-06-09T12:11:51Z")
i was wondering if there is many people from the ottawa/pembrok area i may be moving here or somewhere in ont to look for decent work for the summer anyone know where any work? --- ## [240 + Trailer Hitch??](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/240-trailer-hitch/86257)
**Author:** [@schrites240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/schrites240)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2005, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/240-trailer-hitch/86257 "2005-06-09T11:25:52Z")
Anyone know if there are trailer hitch’s made for our cars? Ive never personally seen one on a 240, but Ive been googling it up and only found 1 page that said the S14 with Sr had a towing capacity of 1000lbs, but nothi… --- ## [Poker Anyone??](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/poker-anyone/85936)
**Author:** [@DevilshS14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DevilshS14)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2005, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/poker-anyone/85936 "2005-06-09T07:18:10Z")
Hey everyone, I’ve noticed more and more people taking an interest in poker, and I was wondering if anyone here might be looking for a game. A few of my friends and I meet, and play on either friday or saturday night. We… --- ## [found a pic of my car \*\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/found-a-pic-of-my-car/86245)
**Author:** [@purple240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/purple240sx)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2005, 6:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/found-a-pic-of-my-car/86245 "2005-06-09T06:26:53Z")
hey guys never got a chance to put this pic up soo he it is … an old pic tho … \[http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/purple240sx/mycar1.bmp\] --- ## [Rust Proofing chatter](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rust-proofing-chatter/86227)
**Author:** [@GT1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GT1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rust-proofing-chatter/86227 "2005-06-08T23:52:54Z")
rustproofing doesnt do anything at all… it just makes a mess of the car. GT --- ## [Anyone have a Torch I can borrow?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-torch-i-can-borrow/86208)
**Author:** [@syd\_mysta](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/syd_mysta)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-a-torch-i-can-borrow/86208 "2005-06-08T19:31:53Z")
I need to get my parts tension rod off but it is rusted and seized. Does anybody have one I can borrow or if you want to come and do it for me. I wanna get this fix ASAP. All help is wanted. And if you happen to have on… --- ## [Properly jacking the front end of the car up?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/properly-jacking-the-front-end-of-the-car-up/86198)
**Author:** [@newbieracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newbieracer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/properly-jacking-the-front-end-of-the-car-up/86198 "2005-06-08T18:36:04Z")
I use the diff for the rear of course, But where is it safe for the car to be jacked up on the front that dosnt result in twisted metal, Clearly a large base on the jack would help but i dont have the luxury at the momen… --- ## [Jacking question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jacking-question/86288)
**Author:** [@Stock240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Stock240)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jacking-question/86288 "2005-06-08T17:55:15Z")
This is probably one of, if not, the stupidest question ever asked here on SON. I need to know where good points are to jack with a floor jack and not the crappy scissor one. I majorly f\*\*\*ed up here guys. Please help… --- ## [Any prep work before installing coilovers?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-prep-work-before-installing-coilovers/86179)
**Author:** [@Drift\_ready180sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Drift_ready180sx)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-prep-work-before-installing-coilovers/86179 "2005-06-08T15:46:57Z")
Im installing my Megan coilovers this week and I wanna know if I need to put antiseize on the the threads, adjust anything before putting them on or any over prep work. Thanks. --- ## [what shoudl I look at when purchasing used suspension?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-shoudl-i-look-at-when-purchasing-used-suspension/86270)
**Author:** [@1gq2nv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1gq2nv)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-shoudl-i-look-at-when-purchasing-used-suspension/86270 "2005-06-08T15:19:55Z")
I’m looking at purchasing a set of used Sportlines, what should I look out for in terms of conditon? Any way to test them? thanks, --- ## [cam questions](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cam-questions/86261)
**Author:** [@Stinson240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Stinson240sx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cam-questions/86261 "2005-06-08T15:06:14Z")
Hi everyone, I know that hks and others make cams for the sr20 in durations 256, 264 and 272. Can someone tell me what the differences between steps are? ie. 256 step 1 vs. 256 step 2. Also, can you mate a 256 with a… --- ## [Kei Office FAQs](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kei-office-faqs/86283)
**Author:** [@driftfactory](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/driftfactory)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kei-office-faqs/86283 "2005-06-08T14:53:20Z")
We have had countless inquiries regarding Kei Office coilovers and though we are always happy to answer any questions by email or over the phone, we thought it would be helpful to put together a list of FAQs for customer… --- ## [10mm spacers on stock studs?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/10mm-spacers-on-stock-studs/86239)
**Author:** [@Wiltzor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wiltzor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/10mm-spacers-on-stock-studs/86239 "2005-06-08T14:48:47Z")
I just picked up some new rims and they need to be sittin’ a lil’ flusher. I was told it is safe to use up to 10mm spacers on the stock studs. Is this true? --- ## [Car sits too high on 235/45/17's](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-sits-too-high-on-235-45-17s/86277)
**Author:** [@Wiltzor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wiltzor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-sits-too-high-on-235-45-17s/86277 "2005-06-08T13:44:42Z")
I lowered my car on Sportlines and was really happy with the drop when I still had my stock 16’s with 225/50’s on them. But now that I have 17’s I have 235/45’s in the rear and it’s sitting like a muscle car, and the wh… --- ## [Is anyone free tommorow to help put an engine in.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-anyone-free-tommorow-to-help-put-an-engine-in/86241)
**Author:** [@newbieracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newbieracer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-anyone-free-tommorow-to-help-put-an-engine-in/86241 "2005-06-08T12:08:20Z")
I am in central Durham Regon, In whitby, and i have to put a motor in tommorow, and since i have as much experiance swapping motors as i do having sex with porn stars at movie premiers, i neeed some help. I will need you… --- ## [How to: change a flat tire with no jack.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-change-a-flat-tire-with-no-jack/86272)
**Author:** [@Jesse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jesse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-change-a-flat-tire-with-no-jack/86272 "2005-06-08T10:34:11Z")
ok so this can really only be done to a car that has coilovers or lowering springs, but its something to keep in line chris and i spent last night at his place watchin movies or whatever. we go to leave at 6am, and i r… --- ## [is it okay to run without a fan shroud ?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-it-okay-to-run-without-a-fan-shroud/86230)
**Author:** [@alesserfate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/alesserfate)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-it-okay-to-run-without-a-fan-shroud/86230 "2005-06-08T07:31:18Z")
hey guys i was working on my car today swapping the alternator and i realized my shroud is all broken up and not mouted so i just left that out when put my car toegethr, its meant to guide the air from the rad to the fan… --- ## [sprung vs unsprung clutches](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sprung-vs-unsprung-clutches/86223)
**Author:** [@face](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/face)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sprung-vs-unsprung-clutches/86223 "2005-06-08T05:39:42Z")
can someone break it down for me? i have a vague understanding of the two; sprung = clutch disc with springs, softer engagement, unsprung = on/off, rough engagement. if anyone could add to or correct this it would be gre… --- ## [cracked winshield](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-winshield/86248)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-winshield/86248 "2005-06-08T00:15:30Z")
:squintfinger: --- ## [One of the funniest things ive seen in a long time](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-of-the-funniest-things-ive-seen-in-a-long-time/86225)
**Author:** [@lewtz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lewtz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2005, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/one-of-the-funniest-things-ive-seen-in-a-long-time/86225 "2005-06-07T21:16:55Z")
A bunch of college kids throw a large waterballoon off the roof of a dorm and land it on a outhouse while a girl is inside. http://www.big-boys.com/articles/bathball.html --- ## [LSD Fluids](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lsd-fluids/86222)
**Author:** [@Special\_K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Special_K)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2005, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lsd-fluids/86222 "2005-06-07T20:24:25Z")
Thinking about changing LSD fluids…KAAZ is way too expensive…I hear Torqo and Motul have some too and a fraction fot he price. Anyone here tried? --- ## [clutch problems](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-problems/85075)
**Author:** [@neilff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neilff)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2005, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-problems/85075 "2005-06-07T19:11:14Z")
hey guys i ran into a major problem today, i tried to drive my car, and the gears are not going in. pushing the clutch pedal completely down does nothing, aswell, when i shift into gear and try to start the car with the… --- ## [New rims :D](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rims-d/86220)
**Author:** [@newbieracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newbieracer)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2005, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rims-d/86220 "2005-06-07T19:08:24Z")
I got my rims on, THanks spilner for the nuts and thanks everyone who sent me places to get them. I know they need to be lowered so dont rain on my parade as it will be soon. \[http://memimage.cardomain.net/member\_image… --- ## [Everyone go read my shark tale](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/everyone-go-read-my-shark-tale/86170)
**Author:** [@Twitchy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Twitchy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2005, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/everyone-go-read-my-shark-tale/86170 "2005-06-07T15:17:42Z")
www.auto123.com check out my aricle on the Hyundai Tiburon, it should be on the main page today (sat) and down the list after that in the near future. I could sure use the hits to help make sure I keep writing for them… --- ## [what amp fuse for power windows?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-amp-fuse-for-power-windows/86204)
**Author:** [@martiniracing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/martiniracing)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2005, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-amp-fuse-for-power-windows/86204 "2005-06-07T14:51:47Z")
okay, this is barely a techy question. my car is a base model so it didn’t come pre-wired for power windows/doorlocks. so i made my own harness and swapped out the manual cranks for power guts, just wanna know if anyon… --- ## [How-to: Power Windows Fix - Contact Cleaning](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-power-windows-fix-contact-cleaning/86238)
**Author:** [@DarkForceJackal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DarkForceJackal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2005, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-power-windows-fix-contact-cleaning/86238 "2005-06-07T14:30:00Z")
Just thought i’d share. My passenger side window had slowly stopped working, a gradual death if you will. I used to be able to get it working once in a while, then only the passenger or driver could work it (random), t… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=677) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=679)