*NOOBIES* The "I am new here,but have a question" thread..(post your questions here)
#5321
I just got these exact ones in. Ive never replaced one of these before so im going to have the shop thats working on my car do it for me anyway. Im sure they can do it for free since the cost of the exaust leak and gasket/bolt job is going to cost me.
ONE QUESTION THOUGH, WILL MY TURN SIGNALS still be orange when putting the turn signal on through these clear lamps? Just asking, and its not illegal have this right
ONE QUESTION THOUGH, WILL MY TURN SIGNALS still be orange when putting the turn signal on through these clear lamps? Just asking, and its not illegal have this right
but anyways, you can get amber-colored bulbs to go in the rear portion so that part is not a big deal. however the clear corners themselves are NOT road-legal per Federal vehicle safety regulations, and there was a non-compliance recall issued for them, because the reflector itself is white instead of amber, which is illegal, even if the bulb inside it is amber when lit.
but, odds are nobody is going to say anything about it. hell as many morons as run around with heavily tinted taillights and headlights, if cops won't give them tickets, then i'd be real surprised if they bothered you for having clear corners.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E012000
Summary:
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.
Summary:
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.
Last edited by CapedCadaver; 05-25-2010 at 06:47 PM.
#5323
#5324
We had the car there and they didnt want to work on it.
So they sent it this mechanic and Good to Go on manor street. I guess this is a terribly hard job that mechanics don't want to touch? ((I mean you do have to take a good bit of the car apart to get to the engine.))
#5325
Repair Manuals
Does anyone have a link to a free repair manual for a 89 Maxima? I went on the read before link, but autozone does not have anything. And what is the deal with the 15 post rule, kinda confussing?
#5327
15 posts encourages members to search, and offer advice on problems. there is a whole lot of "gimme, gimme, gimme," not as many who can give, give, give. no offense to you, that is why we have this thread.
also, most subjects are covered, at least once, so rather than repeat ourselves over and over, it is motivation to use the search, and not ask redundant questions (doesn't always work, though )
#5328
Warpspeed Y-Pipe showed up today.
About time to repair the busted manifold stud....
Spoke to a Mazda tech who suggested a simple drill guide, used on the existing maniford hole.
Then use a bolt - he said more times than not, this repair works and it is fast.
I know, I should replace them all, but I'm not really in a position to remove the crossmember -
probably wish I would of, we'll see.
About time to repair the busted manifold stud....
Spoke to a Mazda tech who suggested a simple drill guide, used on the existing maniford hole.
Then use a bolt - he said more times than not, this repair works and it is fast.
I know, I should replace them all, but I'm not really in a position to remove the crossmember -
probably wish I would of, we'll see.
#5329
Got ya. Thanks. And thanks for the link Cadaver. Its true I can not give much advice. But I like to try to do the work myself if I can, just don't know much about it. I traded for this car and it has turned into a project till my son turns 16. Should be a great first car for him, but has some minor issues such as brakes and calipers had to be changed. Now the car will not turn over. And the power steering needs to be fixed but I don't know to what extent. Looks like a great reference site and the son should like the photos so that he can get some ideas to spruce up the looks. Thanks again.
#5330
so the 94 FSM applies to the whole 3rd gen?
#5333
the sidemarker lights don't actually function as turn signals at all unless you do a little bit of cutting and splicing with the bumper-mounted signal harnesses, which I did on my car. it's actually a big help in terms of visibility if you do the rewire, because if the car next to you can't see your taillights and can't see the front of your bumper, then they'll never know your signal is on and therefore won't knowingly speed up or slow down to make room for you.
but anyways, you can get amber-colored bulbs to go in the rear portion so that part is not a big deal. however the clear corners themselves are NOT road-legal per Federal vehicle safety regulations, and there was a non-compliance recall issued for them, because the reflector itself is white instead of amber, which is illegal, even if the bulb inside it is amber when lit.
but, odds are nobody is going to say anything about it. hell as many morons as run around with heavily tinted taillights and headlights, if cops won't give them tickets, then i'd be real surprised if they bothered you for having clear corners.
but anyways, you can get amber-colored bulbs to go in the rear portion so that part is not a big deal. however the clear corners themselves are NOT road-legal per Federal vehicle safety regulations, and there was a non-compliance recall issued for them, because the reflector itself is white instead of amber, which is illegal, even if the bulb inside it is amber when lit.
but, odds are nobody is going to say anything about it. hell as many morons as run around with heavily tinted taillights and headlights, if cops won't give them tickets, then i'd be real surprised if they bothered you for having clear corners.
I mean.. just look at this Lamborghini. Its legal, and look how SMALL their sidemarker lights are.
http://www.automopedia.org/wp-conten...o-supercar.jpg
#5334
honest to god if you get pulled over for clearcorners i will be extremely surprised, i highly doubt cops will notice them, and if they even do see them they probably wont give a flying crap.
#5335
time for my own n00bery
i finally ordered up some springs, Ksport GT's with IIRC a 2" rear drop and 2.2" front drop. i have never worked on anything to do with suspension myself before, would it be suicide to try installing them myself? and do i need anything else besides basic tools? i did some researching and some sites said if you dont have a camber meter, mark a knuckle or something so you dont fukc up your camber. reading stuff like that makes me worried about doing it alone.
and moar n00bery, do i need to upgrade struts or anything? i got new struts a couple years ago but thats as far as i know, again ive never worked on anything suspension related before so bear with me
i finally ordered up some springs, Ksport GT's with IIRC a 2" rear drop and 2.2" front drop. i have never worked on anything to do with suspension myself before, would it be suicide to try installing them myself? and do i need anything else besides basic tools? i did some researching and some sites said if you dont have a camber meter, mark a knuckle or something so you dont fukc up your camber. reading stuff like that makes me worried about doing it alone.
and moar n00bery, do i need to upgrade struts or anything? i got new struts a couple years ago but thats as far as i know, again ive never worked on anything suspension related before so bear with me
#5336
time for my own n00bery
i finally ordered up some springs, Ksport GT's with IIRC a 2" rear drop and 2.2" front drop. i have never worked on anything to do with suspension myself before, would it be suicide to try installing them myself? and do i need anything else besides basic tools? i did some researching and some sites said if you dont have a camber meter, mark a knuckle or something so you dont fukc up your camber. reading stuff like that makes me worried about doing it alone.
and moar n00bery, do i need to upgrade struts or anything? i got new struts a couple years ago but thats as far as i know, again ive never worked on anything suspension related before so bear with me
i finally ordered up some springs, Ksport GT's with IIRC a 2" rear drop and 2.2" front drop. i have never worked on anything to do with suspension myself before, would it be suicide to try installing them myself? and do i need anything else besides basic tools? i did some researching and some sites said if you dont have a camber meter, mark a knuckle or something so you dont fukc up your camber. reading stuff like that makes me worried about doing it alone.
and moar n00bery, do i need to upgrade struts or anything? i got new struts a couple years ago but thats as far as i know, again ive never worked on anything suspension related before so bear with me
with a 2" drop, your geometry will be fukt, anyway, so ignore. limp to an
alignment shop, afterwords.
you need upgraded struts (tokico or koni: any other brand will insta-blow.)
#5337
Brake Hydraulic Line
Replace my rear caliper due to them being froze. When I connect the brake hose to the caliper does the hole in the connecting bolt have to be inline with the brake hose or does it matter?
#5338
#5340
are Koni struts still available? i remember that thread from last week with Tokico's being discontinued
#5341
I am sure somebody, somewhere has some tok's/konis in their warehouse. shox.com still lists them.
#5343
#5344
so basically swap the struts out, install the springs, and get a alignment? does anything get wrecked driving to get the alignment? you guys are gonna be proud if i can do this myself
#5345
one more thing, are struts REALLY that hard to do yourself? every site i looked at said theyre hell the first time to do. i need to learn how to do this stuff myself, and i can take my time. (my work is a straight line 5 minutes away so i can take the bus for a couple weeks worst case). i do have a cousin thats a mechanic so i could call him up if i get stuck.
so basically swap the struts out, install the springs, and get a alignment? does anything get wrecked driving to get the alignment? you guys are gonna be proud if i can do this myself
so basically swap the struts out, install the springs, and get a alignment? does anything get wrecked driving to get the alignment? you guys are gonna be proud if i can do this myself
#5346
one more thing, are struts REALLY that hard to do yourself? every site i looked at said theyre hell the first time to do. i need to learn how to do this stuff myself, and i can take my time. (my work is a straight line 5 minutes away so i can take the bus for a couple weeks worst case). i do have a cousin thats a mechanic so i could call him up if i get stuck.
so basically swap the struts out, install the springs, and get a alignment? does anything get wrecked driving to get the alignment? you guys are gonna be proud if i can do this myself
so basically swap the struts out, install the springs, and get a alignment? does anything get wrecked driving to get the alignment? you guys are gonna be proud if i can do this myself
rear struts require a big frigging wrench (pipe wrench works well) for the gland nut and a little bit of patience to jimmy the stock strut guts out into a bucket before you can install the cartridge in its place. if this is your car's 2nd replacement in the same casing then it should already be a cartridge in there already which makes r&r go quicker and easier for the rears.
alignment is always suggested especially since many of the aftermarket struts have slotted holes for front camber adjustment. nothing *should* change in the rear though since you reuse the original casing/spindle/perch.
#5347
doesnt sound THAT bad, i think i can do it myself.
final n00bery, are Koni's discontinued? i'm going to call up Napa and see by any chance if they have Koni's or Tokico's. if i cant find any locally i'll grab the Tokico's from Shox.com if they still have them actually in stock
final n00bery, are Koni's discontinued? i'm going to call up Napa and see by any chance if they have Koni's or Tokico's. if i cant find any locally i'll grab the Tokico's from Shox.com if they still have them actually in stock
#5349
call and ask, only they can tell you.
I will tell you they do not carry Tok's or Koni's, normally.
#5352
Or can someone at least tell me the length of our stock cats? I looked for replacements for our cars and see a whole mess of different #'s.
Was thinking of either these two 4th Gen test pipe 5th Gen test pipe
Just wanted to know if either of these two would bolt up in place of my stock, leaking cat.
Was thinking of either these two 4th Gen test pipe 5th Gen test pipe
Just wanted to know if either of these two would bolt up in place of my stock, leaking cat.
#5353
Hey, I have a 2001 Nissan Maxima SE (not anniversary). I just bought it, love it, and want to do some mods like a high-flow cat, new performance headers and I need a new muffler, so I thought maybe a cattman system or greddy evo-2 (expensive) I want a full performance exhaust system preferably with headers included. Any suggestions, and also living in CT would I want 'federal emission standards' or 'CA/NLEV standards' if buying a cattman full exhaust??
Also, any suggestions on a really nice, not too expensive OR too cheap HID conversion kit for both my headlights and foglights?? I REALLY do appreciate any help and input.
Also, any suggestions on a really nice, not too expensive OR too cheap HID conversion kit for both my headlights and foglights?? I REALLY do appreciate any help and input.
#5354
these are the correct Tokico's right? 3 sets left in stock and ends in 21 days, i'll have the money from my paycheck in 2 weeks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...Q5fAccessories
#5355
Hey guys, gonna try to keep this short.
I need to swap out my bad 5spd transmission. I have the parts, I don't have the experience. I've done many 240sx transmission swaps and clutch jobs with my friends so I'm not completely incompetent. Is the swap just a straight forward unbolt unplug affair? I'm not going from auto to 5spd, I just need to take out the bad transmission, put the new one in along with the new clutch.
I have the FSM, nforce, and this site so I should be able to do this no problem right? Any suggestions or difficult spots I should worry about?
I need to swap out my bad 5spd transmission. I have the parts, I don't have the experience. I've done many 240sx transmission swaps and clutch jobs with my friends so I'm not completely incompetent. Is the swap just a straight forward unbolt unplug affair? I'm not going from auto to 5spd, I just need to take out the bad transmission, put the new one in along with the new clutch.
I have the FSM, nforce, and this site so I should be able to do this no problem right? Any suggestions or difficult spots I should worry about?
#5356
Hey guys, gonna try to keep this short.
I need to swap out my bad 5spd transmission. I have the parts, I don't have the experience. I've done many 240sx transmission swaps and clutch jobs with my friends so I'm not completely incompetent. Is the swap just a straight forward unbolt unplug affair? I'm not going from auto to 5spd, I just need to take out the bad transmission, put the new one in along with the new clutch.
I have the FSM, nforce, and this site so I should be able to do this no problem right? Any suggestions or difficult spots I should worry about?
I need to swap out my bad 5spd transmission. I have the parts, I don't have the experience. I've done many 240sx transmission swaps and clutch jobs with my friends so I'm not completely incompetent. Is the swap just a straight forward unbolt unplug affair? I'm not going from auto to 5spd, I just need to take out the bad transmission, put the new one in along with the new clutch.
I have the FSM, nforce, and this site so I should be able to do this no problem right? Any suggestions or difficult spots I should worry about?
#5357
pretty straightforward if it's just a tranny replacement (ie not swapping from automatic). remove starter and unbolt slave cylinder and unhook electrical connectors and unbolt shifter rod (the one with the vertical bolt.. leave the horizontal-studded rod alone and unbolt its whole bracket from the tranny). you can undo the 2 nuts on the bottom of the rear trans mount, and the 4 bolts from the front of the front trans mount, then just unbolt it from the engine. there's a few bolts that might be hard to see at first (ie the ones near where the passenger side axle attaches) but overall it's one of the easier manual trannies i've pulled off a car.
you can remove the passenger's axle, too, but it's a pain. some say it's not worth the effort, and it helps line it back up during reinstall.
#5358
i've removed/reinstalled a manual tranny a few times without pulling the driverside axle out of it, actually. my ve5 tranny still has its axle in it but it's sitting on the floor.
#5360
you just pull the tranny off with the axle still attached.... i mean you have to pop it out of the wheel-side of course, but you don't have to take it out of the tranny.