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    Recommend Me A Perth Suspension Shop?

    in Western Australia

    Posted

    Hey all,

    Can anyone recommend a good suspension shop in Perth to take the 33 to?

    i've got a problem where when you turn to the left, the steering wheel doesnt return to center (It returns just fine when turning to the right). It's due for an allignment after getting new tyres on it. But when I went to book it in and explained what it was doing as well, they said it could be a partially seized ball joint or steering rack?

    They recommended taking it to Pedders - Not sure if they are any good these days?

    Cheers

    Adam

    Diy Fix Cluncking Noise In Dash R33's

    in Tutorials / DIY / FAQ

    Posted

    What a PITA place for the actuator to be located. I cant even get my hands in there far enough to touch the unit.... I got the missus to try and she can just touch it along with the first bolt, but not enough to undo the first bolt.. let alone the second one.

    So far we've both tried and we've spent more time just trying to get to it then im willing to admit.. :whistling: The only thing we've got to show for it, is the constant clicking noise on start and badly sliced hands :(

    Has anyone else managed to do this on a S2 without removing the entire dash? It's driving me crazy!

    Or is there anyone in Perth who has managed to do it who could help me just to get the unit out??

    Cheers

    Adam

    Aircon Diagnostics (R33)

    in Tutorials / DIY / FAQ

    Posted

    awesome post mate! stumbled across this when I was trying to find how to stop the dreaded a/c clicking noise - or more descriptive, a way to get to the actuator in a s2 with the airbag. For the life of me I couldn't even get my hands in there to touch the unit, let alone remove it. I've even got the missus to try (way smaller hands then mine) and whilst she can touch the unit and almost get to the first bold, no joy.... nothing to show for it, but lots of small cuts.

    I like your idea of only partially removing the dash (I feared my only solution was a full dash removal) and i've just scanned through predators full dash removal guide. (Link here) and found some photos that were still working (Link Here)

    I'm wondering just how far into the dash removal you had to go, to be able to lift it up 10cm or so?

    or if since you wrote this post, you may have had another idea on how to get to the actuator? - i'm really not keen on removing the entire dash or doing 98% of the dash removal, with the remaining 2% being the difference between taking the dash out of the car or not?

    Any ideas/info you could provide would be greatly appreciated! Anything to save me from either ripping out the entire dash, or slicing my hands to pieces :laugh:

    Cheers

    Adam

    Seat Covers For 33 Gts-T

    in General Maintenance

    Posted

    Ultimate Auto Trim located in Melbourne, hit them up a email of what exactly it is you want. The seat covers are custom tailor made to suit your vehicle and the material they use are leather vinyl. I got this quote for my 33 gtst: front pair, back seats, door trims and centre console with Nissan embroided into the seat covers all up for $590 + shipping. And to point out the obvious it is all DIY.

    Cheers for the reply mate. I looked them up online and was surprised, as they were one of the custom seat cover makes I had found on Ebay - I just didn't recognize their name :)

    It def looks good, but way out of the price range at the moment.

    I bought a set of generic seat covers for "Nissan's" from a car store last week but unfortunately the side bolsters fo the bucket seat stopped it from fitting properly. Cant believe how hard it is to find just some general seat covers that fit the R33 seats.. Without costing the earth lol.

    Does anyone know if the R33 bucket seats are actually a re-branded and re-covered seat? I think I vaguely remember reading somewhere that they might be re-covered recaro seats?

    Cheers

    Adam

    Seat Covers For 33 Gts-T

    in General Maintenance

    Posted

    Hey all,

    Sorry for the delayed reply - stupid spam filter! - and thanks for the reply sydking

    Whilst i have managed to keep my seats clean for the 6 years i've had the car, I cant say the same for the drivers side bolster.. It has the usual wear mark/hole on the drivers side bolster.

    I've spent ages looking for seat covers, but keep coming back to virtually the same two. Either a custom leather one ($300+ a pair!) or some crap looking throw over, universal ones.

    I got a quote the other day from an auto trimmer to repair the seat bolster... $150-$200 and will be the closest matching colour they can get, but will obviously be different and cant account for the fading of the rest of the seat.

    Has anyone managed to find a pair of front seat covers (even universal ones) that actually fit the seat, not throw over type?

    Thanks

    Adam

    Seat Covers For 33 Gts-T

    in General Maintenance

    Posted

    Morning all,

    Wondering if anyone here has managed to get a good pair of front seat covers for a 33?

    The only ones I've been able to find are the "universal" ones which are usually cheap crap and don't fit or the hand made and stupidly expensive ones ($300+ for a pair!)

    Can anyone point me in the right direction where I could find a pair of covers? Ones that actually fit, don't look schit and don't cost $100's?

    Cheers

    Adam

    Protecting Painted Surface When Tightening A Bolt

    in Car Detailing & Paint Care

    Posted

    Thanks for the reply Dale :)

    I've never heard of spot-facing? Are you able to tell me a bit more about it or how I'd go about doing it?

    Is it similar to the drill bit that you would use in woodworking to widen the top of a pre-drilled hole so that the screw head goes all the way in, sitting flush with the surface? - sorry about the vague description. I'm not sure what it's called or the drill bit that does it is called either lol

    Protecting Painted Surface When Tightening A Bolt

    in Car Detailing & Paint Care

    Posted

    G'day all

    Hoping someone out there could share some wisdom on how to protect a painted surface from damage / flaking when tightening a bolt?

    Back story - post-12947-13712875230501_thumb.jpgfitting a strut brace and trying to tighten the bolts, however as they need to be rather tight I don't want to damage the paint on the collars - painted them about 2 weeks ago and put a clear coat on aswell

    I've tried rubber washers, but as the bolt gets tighter, even the rubber washer is starting to move and has started to slightly damage the paint.

    Any ideas ?

    Photo below is of the collars

    R33 Guard Liner/splash Guard Compatibility

    in General Maintenance

    Posted

    Awesome, Thanks heaps everyone for your help - and thanks H4x for the confirmation and part numbers!

    Indeed it is correct that they are not compatible and are different. Once I had the part numbers for both S1 and S2 I came across this post (here) which had these pictures in it, which shows the difference between S1 and S2 splash guards

    Now im trying to find somewhere that I can get a replacement (Have been watching ebay/gumtree/for sale section of forum - but they are usually over east australia or from a S1)

    I came across a website called amayama that sells them apparently? Anyone had any experience with them? (Link Here)

    Cheers

    Adam

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    R33 Guard Liner/splash Guard Compatibility

    in General Maintenance

    Posted

    Thanks for the reply H4x :)

    I'm not sure if thats the part number or not, unfortunately when the guard fell down (whilst driving) the tire has worn a hole right where the part number is/was

    Of the numbers I could see/make out, I got: 3844 26U00

    Is there a different part number for the left / right sides?

    Cheers

    Adam

    R33 Guard Liner/splash Guard Compatibility

    in General Maintenance

    Posted

    Cheers for your reply mate. I actually didnt think to check for a part number on it LOL

    Although I just had a quick squizz... where the tyre wore a hole in it, is right where the part number was. I've manged to get a few numbers off it - not sure if its a full part number or a partial though:

    P/N : 3844 26U00

    Thats the original off my R33 (Series 2) and the one I've found as a replacement is off a series 1 R33

    Any ideas?

    Cheers

    Adam

    R33 Guard Liner/splash Guard Compatibility

    in General Maintenance

    Posted

    Hey all,

    A while ago the RHS inner guard liner / splash guard clips fell out whilst I was driving and the liner rubbed against the tyre - which wore a nice hole it in.

    Ive found a replacement but its from a series 1. So i'm wondering if there is a difference between the Series 1 and Series 2 guard liners / splash guards? and if they are a straight swap?

    Anyone able to confirm if they will fit?

    Cheers

    Adam

    Wtb - Perth - Some R33 Parts

    in Wanted to Buy Area

    Posted

    G'day all



    I'm chasing a couple of parts for a S2 R33. I've been looking for a while, but most of the times these parts become available its over the other side of Aus. I'd prefer Perth based parts please as they are either not possible to post (without damaging) or way to heavy/expensive to post. I'm chasing the following:



    • S2 R33 Drivers seat - Good condition, preferably with no rips on the side bolster.

    • S1/S2 Right hand side inner splash guard - Hard to explain (see attached photo's) but it mounts in the wheel arch and goes down towards the front bumper. It then mounts on both the bumper and side of the wheel arch. Not sure if a S1 will fit?

    • S2(?) Bonnet lining. Not sure if S1 will fit or not? Wanting one in good condition without any rips.


    If you have any of these parts, please just send me a PM and how much your chasing for it



    Thanks again


    Adam

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