# SON240sx Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=714 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 715 --- ## [240 sx good car?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/240-sx-good-car/83682)
**Author:** [@R33](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/R33)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2005, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/240-sx-good-car/83682 "2005-02-14T22:42:01Z")
Im currently driving a 92 nissan max and im thinking of buying a 240 sx , I just wanted to know if the 240 is a good and reliable car , any common problems etc … what should i look for when i buy one any help would be… --- ## [How can I get these to fit?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-get-these-to-fit/83665)
**Author:** [@njd07](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/njd07)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2005, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-can-i-get-these-to-fit/83665 "2005-02-14T21:33:39Z")
SSR Professor SP1 set of 4: 18x9.5 +35 \[http://www.gruppe-s.com/Clearance/SSRProfessor.jpg\] What kinda modification will need to be done on my 97’ s14 to get these to fit? Please help me out… I’d really like to buy t… --- ## [Information on how to deal w/ insurance after loss... great\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/information-on-how-to-deal-w-insurance-after-loss-great/83655)
**Author:** [@DETS14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DETS14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2005, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/information-on-how-to-deal-w-insurance-after-loss-great/83655 "2005-02-14T13:52:46Z")
Insurance Info This is taken from a couple of Talon Digest posts. From: Greg Rowe m1tanker@mn.rr.com Date: 02 May 2001 00:55:13 Here is the best advice I can give you regarding handling an insurance claim as a… --- ## [Pocketbikes? We've rented the 401 Mini Indy. \*videos are up\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocketbikes-weve-rented-the-401-mini-indy-videos-are-up/83547)
**Author:** [@ronnie416](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ronnie416)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2005, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocketbikes-weve-rented-the-401-mini-indy-videos-are-up/83547 "2005-02-14T13:22:16Z")
Just curious if any of you guys are in to Pocketbikes at all? Sunday, the 13th from 8Pm to 11Pm is pocketbike time for us at the 401 Mini Indy. Check it out and if you have one and want to run, PM me and I’ll get you p… --- ## [How-To: Understand Wheels (offsets, tire sizes, etc)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-understand-wheels-offsets-tire-sizes-etc/82520)
**Author:** [@Polak182](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Polak182)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2005, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-understand-wheels-offsets-tire-sizes-etc/82520 "2005-02-14T12:49:43Z")
Found this great site, hopefully I won’t be see many of you buying ricy positive offset wheels after u see this: http://enkei.com/Definitions.html --- ## [S13 tear drop brake clearance](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-tear-drop-brake-clearance/83664)
**Author:** [@RickyDangerous](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RickyDangerous)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2005, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-tear-drop-brake-clearance/83664 "2005-02-14T12:33:02Z")
Has anyone tried clearing 30mm 300zx brakes with tear drops? Will they clear with a small spacer like the 7 spokes?? thanks --- ## [SR20](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr20/83642)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2005, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr20/83642 "2005-02-14T10:21:01Z")
Hey all… this is my first post… i’m from winnipeg and i’m looking for an sr20det… any ideas on companies? i don’t mind driving to ontario to pick up a motor… i just need to know where to buy… tnx for the help andy\* --- ## [Paypal info](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paypal-info/83657)
**Author:** [@Silvia\_Drift](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Silvia_Drift)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2005, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paypal-info/83657 "2005-02-14T07:31:38Z")
Hey guys. I’m planning on buying a set of brand newTein Flex coilovers soon for my car. The only problem is the guy lives in the US and is gonna have to ship it to me. He told me to pay him using paypal. I signed up and … --- ## [No Power Brakes](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-power-brakes/83633)
**Author:** [@Ed1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ed1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2005, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-power-brakes/83633 "2005-02-13T22:08:41Z")
hello I need help a car w/ no power brakes functional brake booster = power brakes? what cna the problems be? can it be easily fixed? could it be the brake lines? master cylinders? could it be the wireing harness… --- ## [Turbo rebuild with pics: step by step](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-rebuild-with-pics-step-by-step/83654)
**Author:** [@DETS14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DETS14)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2005, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-rebuild-with-pics-step-by-step/83654 "2005-02-13T20:08:05Z")
http://www.vfaq.com/mods/Turbo-rebuild.html --- ## [The longest clutch job in history...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-longest-clutch-job-in-history/83643)
**Author:** [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2005, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-longest-clutch-job-in-history/83643 "2005-02-13T19:52:45Z")
…is now done. :wiggle: With the (big) help from Nate (smurf6x6), got the tranny in over the weekend and took it for a spin this afternoon. Also spd-dmn and Alex for their help. Thanks guys. Quite the experience, but… --- ## [Turbo Information + tuning, Great Help](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-information-tuning-great-help/83641)
**Author:** [@DETS14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DETS14)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2005, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-information-tuning-great-help/83641 "2005-02-13T13:22:26Z")
http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/boost\_problems.html Awesome site to help tune your turbo. For an rx7, but it still helps. --- ## [h4 headlight conversion (hid?) and silverstars](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/h4-headlight-conversion-hid-and-silverstars/83472)
**Author:** [@face](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/face)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2005, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/h4-headlight-conversion-hid-and-silverstars/83472 "2005-02-13T10:15:07Z")
hey everyone. i was coming home tonight from the semi meet to pick up the drift knobs, and it was dark and foggy as hell. i then came to the conclusion that my night visibility sucks (eye problem) and my headlights are s… --- ## [Car terminology: Someone englighten me.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-terminology-someone-englighten-me/83631)
**Author:** [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2005, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-terminology-someone-englighten-me/83631 "2005-02-13T08:41:12Z")
IBn00b. Q: What does POT stand for, when referring to brakes piston count? For example: This brake kit has 4-POT calipers. Now I know 4 is referring to the # of pistions, but what exactly does POT stand for? Q: What … --- ## [Nissan Parts Lookup](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-parts-lookup/83613)
**Author:** [@NiTeRiDeR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NiTeRiDeR)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2005, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-parts-lookup/83613 "2005-02-12T20:23:12Z")
Need to know what the part number is for an OEM SR20DET oil filter is? Want to know if your S13’s LCA is interchangable with any other Nissan? Post up what you need, and I’ll get back to it as quickly as I can. Post i… --- ## [Rear light flickering](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rear-light-flickering/83617)
**Author:** [@jay01\_brown](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay01_brown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2005, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rear-light-flickering/83617 "2005-02-12T15:35:52Z")
I was told last night (By a cop) that my rear brake light was flickering on a off rapidly when i was driving. Is this just a sign that the light needs a replacement? Is there some sort of short? im gonna go to Crappy … --- ## [FS: Greddy E-manage](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-greddy-e-manage/83620)
**Author:** [@Jacky\_Ngai](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jacky_Ngai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2005, 3:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-greddy-e-manage/83620 "2005-02-12T15:18:37Z")
Brand new in box E-manage main unit and mian harness $550 --- ## [Hood Opening Forward?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hood-opening-forward/83609)
**Author:** [@Twitchy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Twitchy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2005, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hood-opening-forward/83609 "2005-02-12T14:58:39Z")
hey guys well my friend last night finished fabricating his own Lambo Door kit for his civic and for the first try at a DIY product it looks awesome! I would never put lambo doors on my 240 but it made me think about fa… --- ## [Always Tip Your Tow Truck Driver!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/always-tip-your-tow-truck-driver/83595)
**Author:** [@Sasha\_SG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sasha_SG)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2005, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/always-tip-your-tow-truck-driver/83595 "2005-02-12T14:20:35Z")
Tow truck drivers are used to towing broken down shitty suzuki swifts or other stock econoboxes that are high up and basic. We do silly things to our cars that makes tow truck drivers HATE us. A lowered car, one with an… --- ## [help](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help/83574)
**Author:** [@beng2k](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/beng2k)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2005, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help/83574 "2005-02-12T12:44:46Z")
Basically, after a couple of hours of driving around aimlessly ( a little racing on some back roads on the straight, nothing too hard, 6000rpm shifts max) i drop a fellow 240 owner off(hes on the boards, ndj007 i think),… --- ## [Help Needed: Insuring RHD vehicle in GTA](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-needed-insuring-rhd-vehicle-in-gta/83588)
**Author:** [@LiquidSOul](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LiquidSOul)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2005, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-needed-insuring-rhd-vehicle-in-gta/83588 "2005-02-12T11:02:48Z")
Hi I need help with anybody with previous experience insuring a RHD imported vehicle in the GTA. It is a 1989 MR2 MKII. All the insurance companies i talked to told me NO after they heard it was RHD. Any help is great… --- ## [Clutch Noise](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-noise/83602)
**Author:** [@DePhrag](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DePhrag)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2005, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-noise/83602 "2005-02-12T09:49:02Z")
Hey Guys, I’ve noticed just lately that whenever my car is in 1st/3rd/5th gear (being the upper located gears), that there is a light metalic whirring… it sounds just like a cd spinning when its first loaded. That’s ini… --- ## [Road rage anyone?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/road-rage-anyone/83599)
**Author:** [@ronnie416](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ronnie416)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2005, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/road-rage-anyone/83599 "2005-02-12T08:35:30Z")
http://www.ibistek.com/video/cobra/AUSA.asx Scary. --- ## [How To: Steering Wheel Swap + keep cruise control](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-steering-wheel-swap-keep-cruise-control/83608)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2005, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-steering-wheel-swap-keep-cruise-control/83608 "2005-02-11T22:34:53Z")
I found this website, its an s14 swap, but I’d guess everythings the same except you dont have to disconnect airbags in a s13. http://importnut.net/steeringswap.htm Ill copy and paste whats there just incase the site g… --- ## [Mod please read](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-please-read/83606)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2005, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mod-please-read/83606 "2005-02-11T20:50:54Z")
I have just read a post asking for my ATTN saying that I have yet to give a UR pully to a user. Here is the post http://www.son240sx.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10236. This pully was attached to a engine which I bought off… --- ## [10CFM=100HP?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/10cfm-100hp/83604)
**Author:** [@ADAM](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ADAM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2005, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/10cfm-100hp/83604 "2005-02-11T19:41:20Z")
i saw this on a locked post…and it no where close to reality to generalize with engines you can use a simple conversion that is very close to power output at sealevel 1.5cfm=1bhp that comes very close to what engines pr… --- ## [Profec B II](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/profec-b-ii/83492)
**Author:** [@Matt-chu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Matt-chu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2005, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/profec-b-ii/83492 "2005-02-11T15:27:25Z")
Im having problems with my controller. Its cutting off the boost. The whole story is in my other thread http://www.son240sx.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9986 Anyone else have a problem with the controller? If so what did u … --- ## [RHD cars do NOT need a sign.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rhd-cars-do-not-need-a-sign/83598)
**Author:** [@nocwage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nocwage)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2005, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rhd-cars-do-not-need-a-sign/83598 "2005-02-11T14:04:05Z")
I was browsing the Highway Traffic Act. Like most people I was told that I need a “sign” or something to indicate my car is RHD, I just believed it (though I NEVER did put a sign) Well I just searched the HTA on the MT… --- ## [240 colour help](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/240-colour-help/83589)
**Author:** [@laurieandmike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/laurieandmike)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2005, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/240-colour-help/83589 "2005-02-11T11:53:12Z")
tring to find colour for my 240 can someone send a good site or pics of 240 with silvia fronts getting that time of year again --- ## [SON's Fastest?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sons-fastest/83417)
**Author:** [@NiTeRiDeR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NiTeRiDeR)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2005, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sons-fastest/83417 "2005-02-11T07:11:52Z")
Who is the fastest on SON… 1/4 mile and top speed… now I know not everyone DOES 1/4 or TS but still… those who do have cars built for drag, should at least know how fast they are. So post up some bragging rights. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=713) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=715)