Suggestions Thread

[John Bennett]

Hi folks :)
if you have any suggestions for useful S13 related threads you think should be in this section,
if you spot any errors in threads in here,
or you have any information you think should be included on a thread in this section,

please post below :thumbs:



Notes from the editor :D :
Yes, this section is arguably a tarted up version of the Useful Threads in tech S13, but there's already a bit more to it and hopefully we can expand on things much further.

Many threads are closed. I have copied threads from technical S13, tidied them up and put them in this section. The main reason is to avoid clutter and 'great write-up' posts. Just because a thread is closed doesn't mean we consider it set in concrete - if you spot errors or would like to ammend a thread, please say here, or contact me :). Another reason for copying and closing threads is that the images and files are now hosted on the SXOC server so they wont go dead hopefully.

Some threads are links to open threads in other sections - this is because I considered them more open-discussion threads than write-ups.

I'll be working on this section as much as I can, but if you spot any obvious omissions, please say (I haven't copied every thread from 'useful threads' yet )

[John Bennett]

Just bumping this thread to say it's the one I've left open for suggestions/comments/gripes etc :)

Threads are closed for the reasons above, not because I've deemed them to be 100% correct :wack: Everything is up for alteration/discussion :)

[Rude Dog]

Hi John,
In the first post of this thread http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=244129 the author, S13 Rab (?) makes referance to a "club" edition S13. It doesn't exist. Its just what the yanks and Japanese nicknamed them :)
Put that right LoL:wack: :D

[John Bennett]

Someone's been reading up on their new car it seems :D :wack: .

As soon as the edit button starts working ( :o ) I'll edit the thread and add your post :wack:

[Rude Dog]

Actually shoot me, the "Club" and "Diamond" were trim packages:o
Lucky you hadn't done anything yet or my name would have been proper mud :D

[OFI]

Not really a suggestion sorry just thought i'd say this is bloody marvelous :D keep it up i'll think of some guides we need later maybe :D

Feel free to delete this after reading if it makes thing untidy :P I wont sulk too much..

[saahild]

A thread on suspensions that are avaliable would be great, and a thread on alloy wheel diameter, width and offsets. Bodykits for the s13 would be great also. Oo and a link to or a decent guide of a strawberry conversion. Alot of this stuff is avaliable with searching but in one definitive guide would be great. Especialy the wheels stuff. There is lots of contradicting information on that. Just a few suggestions.:D

[Wak]

Nice work Bennett :D

How about one on changing the steering coupling disc thingy?

Perhaps you could work your edting stick on this? http://sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=135361&highlight=steering+joint

[John Bennett]

Thanks for the comments :) (I'll leave your post for a bit, OFI :D )

Wak, the editing stick is broken still, but I'll add that soon :thumbs:

Saahid, if you have links to threads you've found useful, post them here, I'll link to them in the indexes in here (with a note saying 'guide writer wanted', perhaps :wack: ), and hopefully someone can compile something definitive from them (they're not areas I have experience of, so I may struggle )

Thanks to those sending PM with more info :) . I'll post in here when the stuff is uploaded.

[sauchie slider]

oops! double post

[sauchie slider]

and a thread on alloy wheel diameter, width and offsets.
heres all the car's that share the same fitment with varying offsets if eny use hopefully someone can use this

these all fit s13

Hyundai
Model Year PCD Offset Bore
Accent 94 to 00 4x114 35 to 45 67.1
Coupe & Tib 95 to 01 4x114 35 to 45 67.1
E Lantra 01> 4x114 35 to 45 67.1
Lantra 91 to 01 4x114 35 to 45 67.1
Matrix 01> 4x114 35 to 45 67.1
Sonata 93> 4x114 38 to 45 67.1



Nissan
Model Year PCD Offset Bore
200 SX 88 to 94 4x114 35 to 42 66.1
Almera 00> 4x114 35 to 42 66.1
Primera 91 to 98 4x114 35 to 42 66.1


Mitsubishi
Model Year PCD Offset Bore
Carisma 99> 4x114 38 to 45 67.1
Carisma 1.8 95 to 99 4x114 38 to 45 67.1
Evolution I, II & III 93 to 97 4x114 35 to 45 67.1
Galant 96> 4x114 45 to 45 67.1
Space Star 98> 4x114 35 to 42 67.1
Space Wagon/Runner 90 to 98 4x114 35 to 45 67.1



Honda
Model Year PCD Offset Bore
Accord / Lude 2.0 90 to 97 4x114 38 to 45 64.1
Accord 2.0 99 to 03 4x114 45 to 50 64.1
Civic 1.8 / Aerodeck 97 to 01 4x114 35 to 42 64.1

[John Bennett]

Saucie, cheers :) you've got a thread now:
http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=257824 So others can add to it (I've left it open).

Wak, I've pruned that thread a little and stuck it in faqs, does it look ok?

Rude, I've merged your post into rabs silvia info thread. If anyone wants to fill in the blanks/correct that thread I'll open it for them, as it looks a bit ropey in places - there's quite a few ?-marks.

Thanks to danielk for providing a video of a CAS rattle :wack: (now uploaded).

[Rude Dog]

Rude, I've merged your post into rabs silvia info thread. If anyone wants to fill in the blanks/correct that thread I'll open it for them, as it looks a bit ropey in places - there's quite a few ?-marks.



No probs, what info would you like? :) I just concentrated on my model but i've got pretty much evrything else as well :thumbs:

[John Bennett]

No probs, what info would you like? :) I just concentrated on my model but i've got pretty much evrything else as well :thumbs:

Don't suppose you could read throught the first post by rab, see what's correct, what extra info you have (e.g. the missing engine details) and put up a new reply (and I'll combine it) ? :)

Actually there's loads of stuff there, it is a tad bewildering, I wonder how much is purely specific to the almighty and how much could be made into a combined general spec list for the silvia? (maybe with colours to represent what extras only came on what model or something).

[Rude Dog]

I looked after I posted and decided I should have looked before I posted :wack:
Give me some time and I'll collate the info and see if I can make it easier to digest :)

[John Bennett]

No rush :) - it only took me 9 months to get this small section online :o :wack:

[saahild]

heres all the car's that share the same fitment with varying offsets if eny use hopefully someone can use this

these all fit s13

Hyundai
Model Year PCD Offset Bore
Accent 94
.....
4x114 45 to 50 64.1
Civic 1.8 / Aerodeck 97 to 01 4x114 35 to 42 64.1

Very useful information there mate but i was thinking more along the lines of a definitive guide on what diameter, width and offsets will fit. By which i mean 19" wheels that are 10" wide with an offset of ET20 will fit (very extreme example from the top of my head). There are a few threads where some say 8" is as far as you can go on the front and then there is another where 9.5" will fit with the inner arches rolled. I will just go find the threads but basicaly something along those lines. Kind of a definitive how wide can you go or how big can you go with respective offsets. A How to fill your arches and fenders if you will. And ofcourse what tires to use with them.
Few of threads on wheels i found useful:
http://www.sxoc.co.uk/vbb/showthread.php?t=238166&highlight=9.5%22
http://www.sxoc.co.uk/vbb/showthread.php?t=226455&highlight=9.5%22
http://www.sxoc.co.uk/vbb/showthread.php?t=196481&highlight=9.5%22
http://www.sxoc.co.uk/vbb/showthread.php?t=157252&highlight=9.5%22
http://www.sxoc.co.uk/vbb/showthread.php?t=220059&highlight=wide+arch

A kind of bringing togetehr of all the contradicting informtation into something that is 99% of the times accurate for majority of the people would be perfect as there are people on there with 9.5" with little work and 9" having to roll arches.

[saahild]

Strawberry useful threads and link to one very useful website:
http://www.sxoc.co.uk/vbb/showthread.php?t=238206&highlight=strawberry
http://www.sxoc.co.uk/vbb/showthread.php?t=250208&highlight=strawberry
http://www.360realms.com/S13-S15/

A kind of write up of the last website for our website in the form of a guide would be great as it is quite detailed

[def]

What about the same for s14,s im feeling abit left out:(

[John Bennett]

What about the same for s14,s im feeling abit left out:(

It'll arrive, maybe a month or two ( :o ). The S13 section is a sort of trial run for feedback on the layout etc.
If people like this format, then it shouldn't take too long to port the existing FAQ at the top of tech S14 into this format (it's editing the individual threads and re-hosting pics/data on our server that's the chore).


Rude - the Silvia stuff is looking great so far :notworthy :cool:

[Rude Dog]

All finished:) :thumbs:

[Wak]

Wak, I've pruned that thread a little and stuck it in faqs, does it look ok?


Yep :thumbs:

[John Bennett]

All finished:) :thumbs:

Top stuff :thumbs: It's now linked in the index.

I've rehosted the pics (and resized a few - personal preference I know, but I don't like things too large :wack: ).
Nice try with the SR20/CA18 comment, but I'd have a PM box full of complaints from CA fundamenginists if I left that in :D

Wak, I've closed t it for now :thumbs:

[Rude Dog]

Nice try with the SR20/CA18 comment, but I'd have a PM box full of complaints from CA fundamenginists if I left that in :D


Bah what a bunch of big girls :rolleyes: :D
Truth hurts eh LoL:nod:
Hope people find it interesting, its the only constructive thing i've done in nearly eleven thousand posts :eek:
I'm getting one ready for the S14 FAQ if you want that too? Are you doing an S14 one? :)

[shifty biscuits]

hows about a wheres that thread thread, so you can ask where you read something in stead of searchin for hours? nice bit of tidying by the way jb:thumbs:

[Daniel H]

I think it would be beneficial to import owners to add this thread to the electrical section http://sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=248225 about fitting a fog light without doing hardly any wiring.

[Kamatayan]

I may be missing something cos im blind as a bat. When im on the message board there isnt a "Home" option to take you back into the log in "Home" page. If there is can someone please tell me where it is.

Cheers

[John Bennett]

I may be missing something cos im blind as a bat. When im on the message board there isnt a "Home" option to take you back into the log in "Home" page. If there is can someone please tell me where it is.

Cheers

Sorry, I've got no idea - this is a FAQ suggestions thread :)
Daniel, I've added it :).
Shifty - for the moment it's best to put thread requests up in technical S13 - just say you've already tried searching. No-one should have a problem with that (I guarantee ;) ).

[Spesh]

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=261509

^^ Thats one for adding imo!

[sauchie slider]

mabey be able to use this in here (http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=195387)

[RAYMOND_S13]

has any1 got a picture of rebuilding a turbo? when rebuilding in not sure whats required and a havent seen it done apart from the big manufacturers, just wondering whats involved an what gets changed? and just wat to look out for if you've got ur turbo in pieces :D

[John Bennett]

has any1 got a picture of rebuilding a turbo? when rebuilding in not sure whats required and a havent seen it done apart from the big manufacturers, just wondering whats involved an what gets changed? and just wat to look out for if you've got ur turbo in pieces :D

I most certainly do :wack:
http://www.playworker.co.uk/turborebuild.pdf :thumbs: (I took it off the 300zx site and it's been hosted by our own playworker at the moment).

Sorry I've not responded to the other suggestions guys, I'll sort them all out in the next few days :whip:

[RAYMOND_S13]

what a guy!!! :notworthy

[RAYMOND_S13]

where can u buy the rebuild gear and how much is it?
also is it tough to do? and can it be done in a weekend?!! think mine is due for a rebuild, a take it that will remove the play in the turbine shaft?
thanks again :notworthy

[OFI]

Colour codes! I often see body panels and what not goign cheap on here but have no idea what colour my car is! Trying to search now but a thread with info on where to find your colour code and the name of that colour with examples would be great! :D

[IKRAM]

I made this kouki wiring diagram using a circuit simulator, it's not the best but if someone could edit it it to make it more understandable it would be fine.
It has all been tested and it worked fine for me. In 'normal' use all four are sidelights and brakelights but when foglight is on, inner two are fogs and outer two work normal as tail and brake lights. Hope this is usefull to someone. :)

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l103/IKRAMRAMZAN/KOUKISKYLINESTYLE.jpg

[OFI]

Quite unhelpful but what circuit simulator is that and where did you find it? :D

[IKRAM]

Quite unhelpful but what circuit simulator is that and where did you find it? :D

I know, im trying to make up a simpler version. I used crocodile clips elementary but i was after the proper electronics version which i can't find.

[Sibbers]

Running in needs covering... :)

Here you go John, a couple of great links.

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=88127&highlight=rings+running
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

[Pablo13]

What about what to check in what order when the car dont start type of thread?

[RAYMOND_S13]

a suggestion! wat about a guide for doin a rebuild for stage 1 stage 2 and stage 3 requirements etc?
I'm plannin to do 1 in the next couple of months and would love to have some pictures and inside info from guys that have done it before? :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy

[Motormoder]

this would be good for the s14 to as i aint got a clue!

[maff]

The wiring colours that go with this
http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=233880
are on page 10 (GI-7) of the workshop manual:

B=Black
W=White
R=Red
G=Green
L=Blue
Y=Yellow
LG=Light Green
BR=Brown
OR=Orange
P=Pink
PU=Purple
GY=Grey
SB=Sky Blue

Example: L/W = Blue with White Stripe

For some reason every time i look for this table i cant find it, so now its in this thread im safe :)

[Paul_S13]

a suggestion! wat about a guide for doin a rebuild for stage 1 stage 2 and stage 3 requirements etc?
I'm plannin to do 1 in the next couple of months and would love to have some pictures and inside info from guys that have done it before? :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy


Just slap it all on and hope for the best :wack:

I jest! Its tricky to write down a definitive tuning route as I would never follow what someone else says as I'd try and find a cheaper but proper way.

I'd feel guilty giving someone a list to go and buy loads of stuff when 300bhp can be achived for hardly any cash (presuming that the engine is healthy) I think its more a case of people using the blaggers guide and searching the tech sections.

At the end of the day its a friendly place (most of the time :wack: ) and there is usually a friendly sxoc'er about who can help.

:)

[Fake Ben Taylor]

Running in needs covering... :)

Here you go John, a couple of great links.

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=88127&highlight=rings+running
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

everyone has a different idea though as to how an engine should be run in. wouldnt work as an faq i dont think

[Sibbers]

everyone has a different idea though as to how an engine should be run in. wouldnt work as an faq i dont think

Yeah, but there are some things you definitely shouldn't do so I don't think its a bad idea to put a few idea's forward and let people choose for themselves.

A traditional, conservative and alternative selection is enough I reckon :)

[Paul_S13]

I have a suggestion for the blaggers guide, get shot if the cobblers about wine at the end and replace it with beer and ciggies. :D

I'm not a sofistimacated man and it just looks :ghey: :D :D

[OFI]

Not really for the S13 FAQ suggestions but I can't find anywhere else to suggest it :P but for the forum in general...

I remembered using this Hexus site: http://trust.hexus.net/

It basically gives people an ebay type feedback system (an example http://trust.hexus.net/user_profile.php?user=4215 ) albeit with decent length comments so buyers and sellers know who they are dealing with. Perhaps SXOC could somehow set one up or even work with some other big clubs to set one up? It might help to cut down on the scamming etc that has been going about and credit those who are good to deal with.

Edit: Just seen this post by JB: http://www.sxoc.co.uk/vbb/showpost.php?p=3122332&postcount=82

Private Feedback system eh... anything like what I suggested? or only for traders? :(

[Mike]

I have a suggestion for the blaggers guide, get shot if the cobblers about wine at the end and replace it with beer and ciggies. :D

I'm not a sofistimacated man and it just looks :ghey: :D :D

nuffin wrong with a couple of pints of wine!

[Mike]

suspension geometry values please...

tried here http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?p=3109723#post3109723, but I think theres more info/options out there.

Cheers :thumbs:

[Spesh]

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=288680

Another MOT/VOSA letter with the flow chart from the MOT handbook

[spezer]

I don't think the SAAB FMIC guide is working - as a few of the other S13 FAQ's aren't working...

Can you take a look?

[muttley]

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=331830

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=340028

[R3k1355]

Can I suggest adding this to the FAQ section please?

Walbro fitting guide (http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showpost.php?p=1675699&postcount=6) - Really easy to follow with good pics. :thumbs:

[JCD]

John,

You've put a copy of my thread-thread in this FAQ.
The original one (in the Technical-S13) has been edited meanwhile.
Is there a way to make the link "dynamic" so the new text appears in the FAQ too?
Or should I just edit on both places?

Cheers,

Jean

[R3k1355]

How's about Jez's cleaning the AFM guide?

good reference for a newbie with a car not quite running right

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showpost.php?p=3338554&postcount=69

[MagicMat]

Thread on how to install the Blinking LED for the S13 ECU.

I followed the SR20 fitting guide but found it a bit hard to follow.. i dont daft but this guide has pictures etc :)

Pretty handy if you have an SR20 in your S13 and you start having running problems !

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=464350

Thought i'd stick some tags here too:

MIL LED Blinking Fault Light Code Mafunction indicator Lamp

[Audiobull]

how to fit an induction kit without a fixing kit
http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=463356&highlight=induction
as it was removed.
also ive just ordered some button head stainless steel bolts for the rocker covers and coil pack cover on a ca18. couldnt find anything on here (apart from the wrong sizes)
small ones are m6 x 20mm
large ones are m6 x 40mm
coil pack cover ive gone for m6 x 25mm (please measure yours as i didnt have any to measure but im happy with the size im using and it is only a cover)
ive purchased from here http://www.stagonset.co.uk/fasteners?dud=1278875437&t=1278875437&page=stagonset_index.html&cart_id=3922894_30877
so will update on delivery times and quility ;)

[krslim]

How to wire the neutral switch after auto to manual conversion.

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=472835

[R3k1355]

Solving a leaking crank seal caused by a groove in the crank with a microseal

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=445017

[unknown source]

Really silly question but wouldn't it be best if this thread were to be a 'sticky' in the S13 technical section??

[John Bennett]

Really silly question but wouldn't it be best if this thread were to be a 'sticky' in the S13 technical section??

I think the idea was to have separate FAQ sections for all the cars, but it never happened as no-one had the time to do it. I'm sure it's been suggested a few times over the years to move these lonely FAQs to tech S13.

Nowt to do with me now, I'm afraid - I can't edit anything anymore, let alone move stuff. Not that I'd have the time anyway to maintain it. Shame though - I spent ages compiling stuff and copying attachments and links so they'd not get deleted over time. I'm not actually sure how I'd host stuff I write these days (still got a few guides and things on the back burner).

[Jonny Wilkinson]

Can this be added to the FAQ ?

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=514821