# SON240sx Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=791 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 792 --- ## [690HP 350Z Crash](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/690hp-350z-crash/80348)
**Author:** [@iQuAGoD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/iQuAGoD)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2003, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/690hp-350z-crash/80348 "2003-12-10T18:56:19Z")
This vid is a 690HP 350z crashing after blowing a tire at 185mph http://www.utdallas.edu/~masanori/Videos/Silver%20State%20Classic%20350z.avi --- ## [Cleaning brake dust behind rims (\*PICS\*)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cleaning-brake-dust-behind-rims-pics/80343)
**Author:** [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2003, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cleaning-brake-dust-behind-rims-pics/80343 "2003-12-10T11:55:36Z")
Ok, so my new rims have some severe accumulation of brakedust (and/or rust as someone told me)… I’m talking about the back of the rims not the front face. The back is just machined aluminum so ther’s no coating there… --- ## [rear caliper](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rear-caliper/80350)
**Author:** [@Jacky\_Ngai](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jacky_Ngai)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2003, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rear-caliper/80350 "2003-12-10T09:26:55Z")
is 1991 to 1993 240’s rear caliper same as the 1994 to 1998’s 240? thanks! --- ## [ATTN: Members](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-members/80344)
**Author:** [@Pavel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pavel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2003, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-members/80344 "2003-12-10T06:06:59Z")
^^^^ yeah, but it was me drifting (a few times at least) --- ## [Tie Rod Question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tie-rod-question/80349)
**Author:** [@NiTeRiDeR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NiTeRiDeR)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2003, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tie-rod-question/80349 "2003-12-09T20:35:26Z")
Investing in some new tie rods soon… any reccomendations? Trying to keep it cheap… so whatever gives you the most bang for the buck I guess but is reasonably priced. thanks NiTeRiDeR --- ## [broke the bleeder screw](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/broke-the-bleeder-screw/80352)
**Author:** [@Alex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alex)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2003, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/broke-the-bleeder-screw/80352 "2003-12-09T18:38:15Z")
i just removed my clutch dampner and filled the system back up with fluid. when i attempted to bleed the clutch the top of the bleeder screw snapped off. now half of the screw is stuck in the slave and i have no way to b… --- ## [manifold bolts and studs](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/manifold-bolts-and-studs/80354)
**Author:** [@AnDrEw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AnDrEw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2003, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/manifold-bolts-and-studs/80354 "2003-12-09T17:48:56Z")
What is the easiest way to remove the bolts and nuts (off the studs) on my exhaust manifold? I know I going to have to bang them and such. My buddy told me to take a deep socket, attach it to an extension and back on th… --- ## [Wiring Diagram for S13 w/ Red-Top SR20DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wiring-diagram-for-s13-w-red-top-sr20det/80333)
**Author:** [@SpeedFiend](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SpeedFiend)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2003, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wiring-diagram-for-s13-w-red-top-sr20det/80333 "2003-12-08T18:59:45Z")
Hi Guys- Just wondering if anyone has access to a wiring diagram for a S13 w/ a red-top SR20DET. Like many first-time SR-swaps, the shop I have doing the swap is having trouble with the wiring and any help would be grea… --- ## [lowering caps??](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lowering-caps/80340)
**Author:** [@pearlS13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pearlS13)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2003, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lowering-caps/80340 "2003-12-08T14:47:18Z")
i was talking to a guy who has a vw and he just installed lowering springs but he says the back sits a little lower than the front does so he said something about buying lowering caps for the front…these things go betwee… --- ## [S13 Seatbelt Recall Info](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-seatbelt-recall-info/80342)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2003, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-seatbelt-recall-info/80342 "2003-12-07T09:05:06Z")
I ran a 13.175 @ 109.46 on a 2.26 60 ft. Hot weather sucks but yet some improvment. I was running 22 psi…and my logs are awesome I need more boost…but not till after some more tuning. Good times guys…post up! --- ## [blowin headlight fuse...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/blowin-headlight-fuse/80324)
**Author:** [@p\_stew](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/p_stew)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2003, 9:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/blowin-headlight-fuse/80324 "2003-12-06T09:48:33Z")
Hey Cant figure it out, thought maybee someone else had this problem, but my headlight fuse under the hood keeps blowin. When I put in a new one it will work for a couple hours or couple days but eventually blows. Than… --- ## [Ideas for SON Merchandise](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ideas-for-son-merchandise/80289)
**Author:** [@iQuAGoD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/iQuAGoD)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2003, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ideas-for-son-merchandise/80289 "2003-12-05T21:36:17Z")
So far we have got Stickers T-shirts Some other things I think would be cool are Licence Plate Holders Hoodies Jackets Add any other suggestions here… --- ## [SON JUNGLE?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/son-jungle/80312)
**Author:** [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2003, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/son-jungle/80312 "2003-12-05T19:48:27Z")
Is it me or has this club gone wonky in the last few days. Like I come online and there are like 500 new posts, no ones selling stuff anymore and O/T had been moved to Members only? Every damn time I refresh there are … --- ## [engine mount inserts](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/engine-mount-inserts/80295)
**Author:** [@AnDrEw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AnDrEw)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2003, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/engine-mount-inserts/80295 "2003-12-05T18:29:42Z")
I was looking at engine mount inserts for stock mounts as a temp. fix for my older mounts. Does anyone know of good companies and where I can find these in Toronto? Wut do u guys think of these, I’ve seen them made by … --- ## [B&M Shifter Question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b-m-shifter-question/80337)
**Author:** [@imported\_S13kid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_S13kid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2003, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b-m-shifter-question/80337 "2003-12-05T18:26:08Z")
Just wondering if the stock shift knob will fit with the B&M short shifter, or do you have to use the one B&M gives ya? --- ## [ON-topic chat](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic-chat/80338)
**Author:** [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2003, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/on-topic-chat/80338 "2003-12-05T17:57:06Z")
do we even have any??? --- ## [Off-topic: Public or Private (Members only)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/off-topic-public-or-private-members-only/80339)
**Author:** [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2003, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/off-topic-public-or-private-members-only/80339 "2003-12-05T14:14:27Z")
Junk is starting to build up in the Car Chat forum. I say we bring it back to Public. --- ## [difference in AC system](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/difference-in-ac-system/80332)
**Author:** [@martiniracing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/martiniracing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2003, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/difference-in-ac-system/80332 "2003-12-04T08:15:49Z")
is there difference between 89-90 and 91-93 AC system? like is the compressor the same, hoses the same and such? a member here is selling the newer model AC system, wonder if it would work on my 1990… --- ## [headlight on the 90s](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-on-the-90s/80327)
**Author:** [@240newbie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240newbie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2003, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/headlight-on-the-90s/80327 "2003-12-02T20:41:56Z")
Ok im gona throw this one out there in the hopes someone else has had this happen. my headlight go up but wont return down. if i crank them down manualy they will will go up and they just stay open… any clues? is there … --- ## [Just a comment about the "How-to" section](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-a-comment-about-the-how-to-section/80329)
**Author:** [@JoShYo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JoShYo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2003, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-a-comment-about-the-how-to-section/80329 "2003-12-02T19:14:51Z")
Isnt it supposed to be a resource where members post up “How-to” do something? ie. “How to swap 300sx brakes” “How to install neon underbody lights” It has turned into people asking questions that should really be in t… --- ## [problems getting bolts off](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/problems-getting-bolts-off/80328)
**Author:** [@mulrooneyryan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mulrooneyryan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2003, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/problems-getting-bolts-off/80328 "2003-12-02T16:47:39Z")
alright, i know that i asked how to remove the '89 bumper cover already, but i seem to be having some problems. there is one bolt at the very top of the bumper cover attaching it to the side pannel that i cant get off. … --- ## [What's HICAS..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-hicas/80326)
**Author:** [@Handyman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Handyman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2003, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-hicas/80326 "2003-12-02T07:59:04Z")
Can some one explain what this HICAS mean? I’m aware of LSD but I’ve never seen HICAS??? Thanks --- ## [S13 & S14 Suspension Part Interchangability](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-s14-suspension-part-interchangability/80264)
**Author:** [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2003, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-s14-suspension-part-interchangability/80264 "2003-12-01T23:35:48Z")
What about the sway bars? Now I know both Nissan and Whiteline have different product numbers for each but when installing them in my friends 1995 S14 they looked identical. It could be possible that he got S13 ones bu… --- ## [Cold air intake install](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cold-air-intake-install/80318)
**Author:** [@2\_FOUR\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2_FOUR_O)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2003, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cold-air-intake-install/80318 "2003-12-01T20:24:53Z")
I got a bomz racing kit for my s14 (ka24de) and i am gettin gpissed off. The kit didnt come with proper hosing (from what i see) because in order to connect the vacuum to the intake u must bend the hose 90 freaking degre… --- ## [Brake Issues](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/brake-issues/80297)
**Author:** [@Jay240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jay240)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2003, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/brake-issues/80297 "2003-12-01T16:23:17Z")
Heres the prob. When driving the car, pedal feels really loose and I have to press it all the way down for the car to start slowing down. When it does slow down, it takes more distence to stop. When in park (car runni… --- ## [DRL problem](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drl-problem/80325)
**Author:** [@suds240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suds240)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2003, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drl-problem/80325 "2003-12-01T14:38:23Z")
I just replaced one of my DRL’s with a new bulb. A few days later I noticed it was out again. I took it out and the inside of the bulb had a white residue in it. There was also a bit of condensation build-up in the housi… --- ## [Boost/Vacuum on a KA24DE reading : not happening](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-vacuum-on-a-ka24de-reading-not-happening/80320)
**Author:** [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2003, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boost-vacuum-on-a-ka24de-reading-not-happening/80320 "2003-12-01T13:25:24Z")
Ok, I tried the vacuum line on the carbon canister and I couldn’t get a vacuum reading on my boost/vac gauge, nor could I feel any kind of suction from that hose. What’s going on? I also tried the A.I.V. hose and I c… --- ## [How-to: Start a Flooded Engine](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-start-a-flooded-engine/80314)
**Author:** [@nocwage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nocwage)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2003, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-start-a-flooded-engine/80314 "2003-12-01T13:06:17Z")
If you try to start your car and you flood the engine… or you’re not too good with shifting and stalled/flooded it here’s what you do… Put the accelerator to the FLOOR and crank the engine. YES, put the accel ALL the w… --- ## [SON chat, on forums.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/son-chat-on-forums/80302)
**Author:** [@Racer\_XTREME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Racer_XTREME)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2003, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/son-chat-on-forums/80302 "2003-12-01T09:21:36Z")
hey, I was thinking that it would be a pretty neat idea if there was a chat option somewhere on the son page. Before i have seen a chat located underneath the forums so people not responding to forum posts can chat wit… --- ## [Questions of S13 Engine variants?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/questions-of-s13-engine-variants/80319)
**Author:** [@bils240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bils240sx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2003, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/questions-of-s13-engine-variants/80319 "2003-11-30T12:40:35Z")
Hi everyone, I have been seeing SR20DET black/red top engines for sale. I know they are turbo charged. I am interested in doing a swap in my 89 240 (290+km). \>\> What is the difference between the black and the red top? … [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=790) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=792)