# S1DC wants to help you!

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1dc-wants-to-help-you/135152>\
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [January 15, 2008, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1dc-wants-to-help-you/135152 "2008-01-15T21:53:24Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 15\
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**Author:** ![B\_Hebert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@B\_Hebert](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/B_Hebert)\
**Post date:** [February 5, 2008, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1dc-wants-to-help-you/135152/21 "2008-02-05T21:51:27Z")

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ya but chris wasnt, i am expensive.

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**Author:** ![jlee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/898d66/32.png) [@jlee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jlee)\
**Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1dc-wants-to-help-you/135152/22 "2008-02-27T19:50:37Z")

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Hey, I was wondering… would you guys be able to fix this?

[http://torontonissan.ca/forums/showthread.php?p=51209#post51209](http://torontonissan.ca/forums/showthread.php?p=51209#post51209)

Lemme know if it’s possible and how much approx you’d charge to fix. Thanks.

Jon

edit: sorry for some reason I think my original thread was deleted…  
here is what my original thread was… lemme know if you guys can help me out… thanks

> [@JLee"](#):
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> Hey everyone, I’m not really sure if this is the right place to post this. If this is in the wrong section, Mod please move it. Thanks.
> 
> But anyways, to the main point. I’ve got a pair of Tein HR rear coilovers for S14 and one of them is slightly bent. The coilover is not leaking and it seems as though the rest of the coilover is fine. So I’m wondering if maybe there’s a way to fix it. Maybe bend it back straight. Lemme know what you guys think. And anyone who knows a shop that could fix this for me, please post here.
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> This picture is for comparison. The one on the right is the bent one. The one on the left is the straight one.
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> Straight Coilover
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> Bent Coilover
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> Thanks.
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> Jon

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**Author:** ![P.Ruddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ee59a6/32.png) [@P.Ruddy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/P.Ruddy)\
**Post date:** [February 29, 2008, 4:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1dc-wants-to-help-you/135152/23 "2008-02-29T16:08:22Z")

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Wow. I don’t know man, I know I can’t, Bobby probably not, Chris may know or another guy we know, James, may be able to do something. I don’t know man… keep posted, I’ll ask the guys.  
later

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**Author:** ![jlee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/898d66/32.png) [@jlee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jlee)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2008, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1dc-wants-to-help-you/135152/24 "2008-03-01T10:09:41Z")

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thanks alot, I look forward to hearing from you.

Jon

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**Author:** ![kazzxtrismus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3bc359/32.png) [@kazzxtrismus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kazzxtrismus)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2008, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1dc-wants-to-help-you/135152/25 "2008-03-01T11:26:48Z")

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please explain the downfalls and bonus’s of going vlsd or welded or aftermarket rear differential and the differences…  
I Hhave a fairly good idea but any real world experience would help.

also (if you know) what are the common final drive gear ratios of most Nissan’s? (4.11:1 or 3.73:1 or 3.55:1 or whatever)  
(I have never gotten an answer to this question)  
thanks!!

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**Author:** ![P.Ruddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ee59a6/32.png) [@P.Ruddy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/P.Ruddy)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2008, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1dc-wants-to-help-you/135152/26 "2008-03-01T12:15:40Z")

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> [@Anyone familiar with Ghost Casting?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-familiar-with-ghost-casting/2993/4):
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> thanks alot, I look forward to hearing from you.
> 
> Jon

Ok, one of our guys says he is able to fix it. I work in Mississauga and will be going to Niagara on the 4th after work (late evening). If you could get the part to me before the 4th I can bring it up and hopefully have it back on the 6th when I come back to town.

hit me up on PM to discuss.

Patrick

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**Author:** ![P.Ruddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ee59a6/32.png) [@P.Ruddy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/P.Ruddy)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2008, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1dc-wants-to-help-you/135152/27 "2008-03-01T14:25:11Z")

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> [@C6 with "redvette" plate = waste of time](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/c6-with-redvette-plate-waste-of-time/2981/9):
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> please explain the downfalls and bonus’s of going vlsd or welded or aftermarket rear differential and the differences…  
> I have a fairly good idea but any real world experience would help.

Bobby may be able to help you out with this one as he has experience with all 3 types…

> [@C6 with "redvette" plate = waste of time](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/c6-with-redvette-plate-waste-of-time/2981/9):
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> also (if you know) what are the common final drive gear ratios of most Nissan’s? (4.11:1 or 3.73:1 or 3.55:1 or whatever)  
> (I have never gotten an answer to this question)  
> thanks!!

This is what I’ve come up with and seems to be standard across the board.  
4.083

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**Author:** ![P.Ruddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ee59a6/32.png) [@P.Ruddy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/P.Ruddy)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2008, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1dc-wants-to-help-you/135152/28 "2008-03-01T14:26:43Z")

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hmmm, can’t edit…  
The 4.083 is for the S13/S14

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**Author:** ![XxNISMOxX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/3e96dc/32.png) [@XxNISMOxX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XxNISMOxX)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2010, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1dc-wants-to-help-you/135152/29 "2010-08-11T20:27:00Z")

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Well this forum seems quite dead lol i guess I’m trying to enter the drifting game a lil too late lol. If anybody still reads this thread lemme know I got a shit load of questions

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**Author:** ![ls6s13](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ls6s13/32/5657_2.png) [@ls6s13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ls6s13)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2010, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1dc-wants-to-help-you/135152/30 "2010-08-12T15:42:53Z")

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What’s your questions? This is an old ass thread, but shoot. And it’s never to late to get into drifting!

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**Author:** ![XxNISMOxX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/3e96dc/32.png) [@XxNISMOxX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XxNISMOxX)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2010, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1dc-wants-to-help-you/135152/31 "2010-08-29T16:53:26Z")

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siick. I thought thiss thread was dead and gone.  
Well basically, I just wanna know how to get started. I live in brampton and don’t know many 240 guys, or any guys that are into drifting. I know of 1 guy that drifts but i can never talk to him without seeming like I’m bothering him by bombarding him with questions lol. So I try not to bother him. I really wanna go out to some track days next year but I need some pointers on where to start. What to do, where to do it(\<\<especially this one) how to do it. Any help would be appreciated. How did you, or anyone in s1dc get started?  
I don’t know if this matters but I drive a 93 s13 equipped with a hicas lock bar, 2.5 inch straight pipe(very loud…like extremely loud lol) falken 245/50/r16’s in the back and falken 195/50/r16’s int he front, and tein struts and springs, and a v-lsd. I’m using this car for the winter which is why i didnt purchase coilovers or any other significant suspension upgrades. I just wanna get started with what I have so when I by my next car in the spring I’ll have an idea of what I’m doing. I don’t know if that makes sense to you lol

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**Author:** ![B\_Hebert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@B\_Hebert](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/B_Hebert)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2010, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1dc-wants-to-help-you/135152/32 "2010-09-11T08:44:21Z")

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> [@XxNISMOxX](#):
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> siick. I thought thiss thread was dead and gone.  
> Well basically, I just wanna know how to get started. I live in brampton and don’t know many 240 guys, or any guys that are into drifting. I know of 1 guy that drifts but i can never talk to him without seeming like I’m bothering him by bombarding him with questions lol. So I try not to bother him. I really wanna go out to some track days next year but I need some pointers on where to start. What to do, where to do it(\<\<especially this one) how to do it. Any help would be appreciated. How did you, or anyone in s1dc get started?  
> I don’t know if this matters but I drive a 93 s13 equipped with a hicas lock bar, 2.5 inch straight pipe(very loud…like extremely loud lol) falken 245/50/r16’s in the back and falken 195/50/r16’s int he front, and tein struts and springs, and a v-lsd. I’m using this car for the winter which is why i didnt purchase coilovers or any other significant suspension upgrades. I just wanna get started with what I have so when I by my next car in the spring I’ll have an idea of what I’m doing. I don’t know if that makes sense to you lol

Hey sorry for the late reply. It doesn’t take to much to be able to start learning how to drift. Many people will aggree that it is best to start off with the most minimal setups so that you can learn technique before you add all the power and suspension setups that are there to help.

A good start would be good set of lowering springs and shocks, atleast a vlsd, a bucket seat, and a drift knob. Get good rear brake pads as the ebrake doesn’t like to work after a little while with shitty brake pads on the rear.

Drifting doesn’t have to be expensive as long as you get the bare essentials and as you become more comfortable with it start upgrading ur suspension and your power. Learn the techniques and try them out at track days.

If you have any more questions feel free to ask. This thread may be old but its not dead and we are still very willing to help

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**Author:** ![F\_Rank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ac91a4/32.png) [@F\_Rank](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/F_Rank)\
**Post date:** [September 13, 2010, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1dc-wants-to-help-you/135152/33 "2010-09-13T08:33:13Z")

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Hey since this thread came back to life. On YouTube where is that piece of pavent located where u guys are practicing.

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**Author:** ![B\_Hebert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@B\_Hebert](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/B_Hebert)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2010, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1dc-wants-to-help-you/135152/34 "2010-09-14T12:30:44Z")

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That’s long gone now. That was probably like 8 or 9 years ago

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**Author:** ![XxNISMOxX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/3e96dc/32.png) [@XxNISMOxX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XxNISMOxX)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2010, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s1dc-wants-to-help-you/135152/35 "2010-09-15T19:51:02Z")

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Thanks

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