# SON240sx Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=798 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 799 --- ## [Cruise control problem](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cruise-control-problem/80107)
**Author:** [@bils240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bils240sx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2003, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cruise-control-problem/80107 "2003-10-02T13:33:15Z")
Hi, I have an 89 240SX. My cruise works fine - but not all the time. When I go over a bump sometimes the cruise cuts-off. And then i cannot activate the cruise control. Sometimes it begins to start working after a few m… --- ## [How-to: Building an in-car camera mount](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-building-an-in-car-camera-mount/80072)
**Author:** [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2003, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-building-an-in-car-camera-mount/80072 "2003-10-02T13:31:54Z")
For those that want to record in-car movies, here’s a cheap way to make yourself a mount. Read the article here: http://240sx.cubicdesign.com/article1.php --- ## [What do YOU want?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-do-you-want/80126)
**Author:** [@iQuAGoD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/iQuAGoD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2003, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-do-you-want/80126 "2003-10-02T12:23:25Z")
As members, what do YOU want from your membership We are currently working on parts discounts, magazine subscriptions, group buy ideas, and membership cards… but I am interested to hear what you guys want as members. --- ## [How to remove ball joint](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-remove-ball-joint/80129)
**Author:** [@Souljourner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Souljourner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2003, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-remove-ball-joint/80129 "2003-10-01T21:27:33Z")
Hey there, I’m trying to take off the lower control arm on an S13. To do so, I have to remove the spindle/hub assembly from the lower control arm. I had borrowed a Ball Joint puller that I got from Cdn tire, but it di… --- ## [Coilover](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilover/80114)
**Author:** [@Souljourner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Souljourner)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2003, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilover/80114 "2003-10-01T07:13:40Z")
Hey there, I have two front coilovers, but no back ones… Do you think it is worth while to put them on the car anyway :slight\_smile: or would it totally disrupt my car’s drivability? Terminal understeer? --- ## [.... EeeeK!....... i have a leeki situation =\[](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eeeek-i-have-a-leeki-situation/80104)
**Author:** [@240sxy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240sxy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2003, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eeeek-i-have-a-leeki-situation/80104 "2003-09-30T19:40:37Z")
everytime it rains a lot…and im driving around… i notice that my passenger back seat …foot area…gets soaked…like huge puddle stylez… =\[ i know the leak is not from my sunroof… dose n-e one know…how this water is getti… --- ## [HUD brightness](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hud-brightness/80115)
**Author:** [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2003, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hud-brightness/80115 "2003-09-30T14:39:30Z")
Ok, my HUD works fine, but I just noticed something. The brightness that I set to won’t remain the same when I turn the car off and start it back on. Like if I put it on FULL brightness, and then turn the car off, a… --- ## [finished my 6.5" install](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finished-my-6-5-install/80110)
**Author:** [@Alex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alex)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2003, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/finished-my-6-5-install/80110 "2003-09-28T19:33:25Z")
well i tore out my old speakers and made a custom mount out of 1/4" plywood. i mounted the 6.5" into that and then put it all back together. everything is working fine but im not impressed at all with the sound from them… --- ## [attack of the rust](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attack-of-the-rust/80111)
**Author:** [@Alex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alex)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2003, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attack-of-the-rust/80111 "2003-09-28T13:50:16Z")
i just noticed im getting some rust bubbles under the doors. one on each side. you know the seem right under the back of the door. i want to stop this before it gets any worse so what should i do? should i sand it down t… --- ## [Speed limiter](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/speed-limiter/80085)
**Author:** [@\_M3\_SPb](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_M3_SPb)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2003, 1:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/speed-limiter/80085 "2003-09-28T01:05:34Z")
I just bought a 1990 240 and i tried topping it out, which i couldn’t because the car stopped accelerating around 180. The funny thing is that in 4th at around 6k rpm it stops moving or in 5th at lower rpm, so my predict… --- ## [Replacing wheel studs](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/replacing-wheel-studs/80103)
**Author:** [@spite](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spite)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2003, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/replacing-wheel-studs/80103 "2003-09-26T22:17:14Z")
How difficult? I imagine not very… all I have to do is break off every other fucking stud on my car (assuming they’re all as bad as the two I tried last night), jack the car up, take the caliper off, take the rotor off,… --- ## [Car Is dead. help?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-is-dead-help/80105)
**Author:** [@jjm\_240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jjm_240sx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2003, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-is-dead-help/80105 "2003-09-26T17:53:36Z")
So I get in my car start it up and it kind of struggled but it started. So I start off to work get about 5mins away, and get to a red light. When it goes green I go to take off and the car stalls. Got to start it, all… --- ## [Cant put fuse in](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cant-put-fuse-in/80084)
**Author:** [@92sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/92sx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2003, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cant-put-fuse-in/80084 "2003-09-26T14:35:01Z")
In the fuse box in my engine there is a fuse spot labelled “anti skid” if your standing on the passenger side of the car looking at the box its in the top left of the box second down. its a regualr sized fuse, 30A. Ther… --- ## [How-to: Install an OBX Short Throw Shifter.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-install-an-obx-short-throw-shifter/80102)
**Author:** [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2003, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-install-an-obx-short-throw-shifter/80102 "2003-09-26T14:34:26Z")
I just bought one and havent installed it yet. Here’s a helpful site. http://www.zilvia.net/installs/obxss/doc.asp --- ## [Replacing head gasket](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/replacing-head-gasket/80100)
**Author:** [@stock02](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stock02)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2003, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/replacing-head-gasket/80100 "2003-09-26T09:10:33Z")
Hi, A few days have passed, and I still am too nervous to start taking things off the engine… what with the apparently crunchy cam and all… Now, all I want to do right now is try to replace the head gasket. The FSM inc… --- ## [MAF sensor for SR20DET???](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maf-sensor-for-sr20det/80101)
**Author:** [@Eggman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Eggman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2003, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maf-sensor-for-sr20det/80101 "2003-09-26T06:18:35Z")
My friend gave me a MAF sensor which look similar to the Z32 one. He said that it might have came off a R32, but he wasn’t sure. There are five pins coming out from the plug, while the SR20DET uses three pins. Does anyon… --- ## [SR20DET OBD](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr20det-obd/80034)
**Author:** [@Souljourner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Souljourner)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2003, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr20det-obd/80034 "2003-09-26T03:27:57Z")
Hi there SR20 Gurus… Anyone know which SR20 motor is OBDII? I just want to to find a motor that I can still get the computer plugged into the emissions testing computer. Thanks --- ## [How-to: Install a Pivot HL controller](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-install-a-pivot-hl-controller/80071)
**Author:** [@Dtown240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dtown240)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2003, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-install-a-pivot-hl-controller/80071 "2003-09-26T00:39:18Z")
www.ka24e.com ^^^ installation of Pivot Headlight controller + other interesting factoids or info --- ## [!!!DriftNation Pictures Uploaded to FTP!!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/driftnation-pictures-uploaded-to-ftp/80089)
**Author:** [@KaOz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KaOz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2003, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/driftnation-pictures-uploaded-to-ftp/80089 "2003-09-26T00:19:26Z")
Hello, I have finally uploaded all the images taken on both days of DriftNation to my FTP. If you need an FTP program to d/l the files, you can do a search on Google and find many. The easiest one is www.cuteftp.com =… --- ## [Alternators common problem???](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternators-common-problem/80095)
**Author:** [@Daddy\_Rim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddy_Rim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2003, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alternators-common-problem/80095 "2003-09-25T19:31:21Z")
Just wondering if you guys have all had problems with your alternators. I’m on my second one in 7 months now! Mere curiosity… --- ## [STARTERRRRRR !?!?!?!?!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starterrrrrr/80098)
**Author:** [@\_C\_H\_R\_I\_S\_l](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_C_H_R_I_S_l)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2003, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starterrrrrr/80098 "2003-09-25T19:30:19Z")
Hello everyone… for the past 2 days my car has been struggling with just starting… first i thought it was the battery but it was still powerful … so when i got home … and went out it didn’t start… battery is good … start… --- ## [Suggestion for collecting $](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestion-for-collecting/80096)
**Author:** [@JoShYo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JoShYo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2003, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestion-for-collecting/80096 "2003-09-25T16:54:19Z")
I suggested this in my old club (Toronto Accord Club) and it worked out very well. Rather than having RL’s collect money at meets, then passing it on, we should set up a PayPal account in SON’s name. That way, when som… --- ## [Strange](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/strange/80099)
**Author:** [@iQuAGoD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/iQuAGoD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2003, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/strange/80099 "2003-09-25T12:06:38Z")
it might be for an alarm or remote starter… --- ## [sr swop question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr-swop-question/80091)
**Author:** [@92sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/92sx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2003, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr-swop-question/80091 "2003-09-25T05:06:30Z")
Ok, I’m doing research on this swop and this guy is telling me that I need to shave or lift the turbo to avoid the rack and pinion, but i dont think ill need to if i get a red top, i think he measn an s14 or something b/… --- ## [BANNER PAYMENT](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/banner-payment/80093)
**Author:** [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2003, 1:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/banner-payment/80093 "2003-09-25T01:15:26Z")
yo guys… the Banner ended up costing $172 Dre paid for this out of his own pocket, and that isnt really fair, obviously. we need to devise i way to deivide up the cost into portions so that he isnt stuck paying it all… --- ## [Links on the new website](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/links-on-the-new-website/80094)
**Author:** [@1gq2nv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1gq2nv)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2003, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/links-on-the-new-website/80094 "2003-09-24T17:11:17Z")
With the redesign and revamp of the SON site, I think that we have to screen out the links on the link page to those that are either affiliates, part of a banner exchange or contribution sites. I suggest the following: N… --- ## [Squeaky/Grinding clutch pedal; unrelated strange sound](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/squeaky-grinding-clutch-pedal-unrelated-strange-sound/80097)
**Author:** [@spite](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spite)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2003, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/squeaky-grinding-clutch-pedal-unrelated-strange-sound/80097 "2003-09-24T16:42:19Z")
Is this a common problem? My '98 has been getting this rather consistently lately. I’ve also been getting a strange “hum hum hum hum” sound on the highway. It seems to only happen at ~120, ~90, ~70 kph. I’m thinking … --- ## [How-to: Replace wheel bearing](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-replace-wheel-bearing/80090)
**Author:** [@AnDrEw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AnDrEw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2003, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-replace-wheel-bearing/80090 "2003-09-23T19:24:27Z")
Well I went through the wonderful task of replacing my right front wheel bearing. How do u know if u have a shot wheel bearing? If you are hearing a grinding noise and feeling vibration at ur feet or thro the steering … --- ## [Help me fix my SR stalling problem! WeeeEEEeeEE](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-fix-my-sr-stalling-problem-weeeeeeeeee/80075)
**Author:** [@Racer\_XTREME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Racer_XTREME)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2003, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-fix-my-sr-stalling-problem-weeeeeeeeee/80075 "2003-09-23T16:07:06Z")
hey, my sr has been randomly stalling and i want to fix it, what things can i check? i had a leak before the turbo (exhaust manifold–\> turbo) but i cemented it over and it seems to be holding. The only reoccurance that… --- ## [SR20DET Gasket Set P/N's](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr20det-gasket-set-p-ns/80064)
**Author:** [@Ezzie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ezzie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2003, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sr20det-gasket-set-p-ns/80064 "2003-09-23T14:29:24Z")
Does anyone have a complete list of the individual P/N’s of the gaskets that come in the OEM Nissan rebuild set for the S13 “Red-top” they could fax or email me. Gasket set P/N 10101-54C26. There is a piece of paper th… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=797) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/son240sx-automotive/8.md?page=799)