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Hi Guys.. I have a used HKS ssqv copy for sale, in good working condition, asking $50 it was in the car since i've got it, i can't tell whether this is genuine or copy so i'm assuming it is a copy, since it has no HKS stamped anywhere.. includes an intercooler pipe from the cooler outlet... reason for sale is because i've decided to change back to the stock bov contact me via PM
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Gearbox - Redline Oil Vs Royal Purple
chiksluvit replied to reNEGaDe88's topic in General Maintenance
I've been tracking this post for a while, since I'm also considering changing gearbox oil to see if it'll improve the R33 cold shift problem... the gears/gates felt rough and stiff when cold, but drives totally fine when warmed up. I do remember sending Redline AU and US e-mails about using lightweight shockproof in a different car, so I thought i'd dig up their replies and copy n paste it here... here are the two different responses i've received.. from redline AU: The American web site say "not recommended for syncro boxs", which is to stop people putting this oil into cars that are still under warranty that require the warranty manufacturers specified SAE oil. Shockproof technology is invented "outside" of SAE specifications in that the SAE do not have any test parameters for this oil type because Shockproof chemisty is so advanced. In these warranty cases, you would need to put in the Red Line SAE oil (note they are four times better performers than other SAE oil brands). For Warranty SAE GL4 - use either Red Line MTL (70W90) or Red Line MT90 (75W90) or for Warranty SAE GL5 - use either Red Line 75W90 or Red Line 80W140 oils or Red Line 75W90NS. Why would you use Shockproof if you can use Red Line SAE oils? Because Shockproof is designed to perform with capabilities that are out-of-reach for even the best SAE lubricants. One point alone is that Shockproof as the name says provides 'cushioning' again shock loading - such as supercars bouncing (re-aligning) of the curbs at racetracks. In addition, Shockproof can be used to fix problems that are well known lubrication difficulties. For example WRX's are well known to have a gear shift problem with using SAE GL5 as required by Subaru. Lightweight shockproof turns the box in to a 'dream shift'. Note here that Red Line's SAE GL5 would have still improved the shift but provided ultimate protection but the Shockproof fixes the problem. Shockproof is a high performance or racing oil for transmissions and transaxles, that upgrades the manufacturers' call for SAE GL4 or SAE GL5 oil in the transmssion (Shockproof covers both GL4 and 5). IF your front diff was also LSD (VERY RARE), we would point out that yes you can still use Shockproof, but Shockproof causes LSDs to sometimes chatter or clunk (meaning the diff is working more) which is what you want in racing application, but just a note to consider if the car is a street/club car, as in normal driving the chatter can be annoying. It usually only occurs when you go around corners slowly, and in some vehicle they never chatter at all. This applies for front or rear lsd's using Shockproof. Shockproof is totally safe in your box. We have many syncro boxes running it in Australia. I have it in my own vehicle - it's been there for 9 years. Other upgrade recommendations for your vehicle - Use WaterWetter pink in your radiator to double the cooling systems ability to transfer heat. It will strip temperature out of your cylinder heads, meaning knock sensors will do less 'fuel quench' & retarding (loss of power). Besides that it is a world class inhibitor. Also Red Line's Fuel System Cleaner - high quality with a price around $30 - that is safe for performance vehicles. It will bring your car back to virtually new car performance by removing gum & varnish buildup. Add one bottle to a full tank of fuel. You will notice the difference within a short time. Hope this helps. Regards Tim Slako Technical For Redline in US: Thomas, Thank you for contacting Red Line Oil, in your manual transaxle I would recommend the MT-90. The current fluid may contain a friction modifier though that would affect the ability of the synchro to engage and shouldn't affect it's release. The problem could be the clutch isn't consistently releasing or possibly an internal issue. The ShockProof gear oils contain a friction modifier so can be too slippery for some synchros. The use of ShockProof in a manual synchro equipped application isn't our recommendation, it is a very unique product that performs extremely well in some applications though not necessarily perfectly suited for all. In a production application we use as a basis for our recommendation the fluid type originally called for by the manufacturer. Regards, Dave Red Line Oil So in summary Seems like the shockproof oil MAY be too slippery for SOME synchro boxes, due to friction modifier, so to stay on the safe side Redline in US dont recommend it. I guess this is suggesting that it may be ok for other synchro boxes? Australian Redline says its ok, based on feedback they receive from forums/ customers, plus their response wasn't as technical and didn't say how the slipperier friction modifier won't affect the synchros... -
Wheel Bearings R34 Gtt
chiksluvit replied to ashneel's topic in Suspension, braking, tyres and drivetrain
could be ceased brake piston in the caliper causing brake pads to move and causing the noise.. mine made that tick noise, kinda like a relay ticking -
LOL yeah the spec Is aren't common.. since they didnt come with stereo system from factory either so i dont think it was a popular model back then, unless it was for performance shops wanting to build a GTST race car, but they've got the GTR for that purpose so its only logical that the type M spec Is were killed off from the range and type M spec IIs just became the standard type M... all my previous cars had rear wipers except this R33 now.. old R32 R33 skylines and toyota AE111.. but i almost never use the rear wiper since the rear windscreen never gets enough rain to block my view, doesnt matter how bad the rainfall is. simply because we drive forward so the front windscreen catches a lot more rain than the rear... hence it didnt bother me when i found out my current r33 didnt have one either when i bought it.
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R33 Gtr Sway Bars Vs Whiteline
chiksluvit replied to Dean_HR31's topic in Suspension, braking, tyres and drivetrain
front won't fit... plus i remember SK did mention the front rate was too soft anyway.. I have R34 GTR rear sway bar on my GTST.. I thought it was a waste of time since it wasn't much of an improvement over standard ones... standard GTST's about 18mm solid while R34 GTR ones were 24mm hollow.. The R33 and R32 rear sway bars are both hollow and are a bit thicker @ 26.5 and 25.4mm respectively, than the R34 ones. The only reason I can think of why nissan decided to use thicker hollow bars with not much increase in rate is probably for weight saving... the 24mm hollow bar from R34 GTR was noticeably lighter than the stock GTST item.. so if you could get an R33 GTR rear sway bar then I guess it would be an ok budget upgrade with while keeping stock front sway bars.. I know I'll go whiteline for sure later down the track.. -
hi guys.. PM me if you're interested or have any questions... I can post it to perth for you but the postage will cost way more than than the exhaust itself... last time my mate posted a set of 350z exhaust, that cost him almost 300 dolallrs through pack and send.. although 350z exhaust is heavier due to twin pipe layout... I dont know if it'll fit R32 to be honest... you might need to modify it slightly to fit properly, which will probably only cost within $100 done at your local exhaust shop... final price drop to $200! pm me if you're interested!
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mine didn't come with one either... it definitely was the way it came from factory, since there are no water lines and the rear windscreen glass definitely had no hole or anything... rear wiper was optional for 01/96~02/97 gts25t type M spec I models, they're standard on spec II, and became standard across all gts25t type M for post 02/97 models
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New Hicas Lock Bar [syd]
chiksluvit replied to chiksluvit's topic in For Sale (Private Car Parts and Accessories)
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New Hicas Lock Bar [syd]
chiksluvit replied to chiksluvit's topic in For Sale (Private Car Parts and Accessories)
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New Hicas Lock Bar [syd]
chiksluvit replied to chiksluvit's topic in For Sale (Private Car Parts and Accessories)
yup its still for sale.. pms replied.. -
Hi Guys I have a brand new HICAS lock bar for sale, for R32, S13, 180sx.. comes with a kit to block off the hydraulic system. reason for sale: bought the lock bar which was advertised for R33 but seller gave me the wrong item, seller wouldn't refund and was hesitant in arrange an exchange. located in Sydney, asking $80 will post at buyer's expense PM me if interested