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fuel rail return line question
When I was installing a aftermarket fuel pressure regulator, i had to cut the return line hose shorter for fitment reasons. Upon doing so, I noticed that the hose has restrictors inserted inside the hose. I assume these are placed inside the hose for fuel pressure related reasons. Just in case...- Aurora61
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- Forum: Mechanical & Bodywork
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Loose coilover upper mount?
I have a set of d-max super street coilovers, and the upper mount for the front drivers side seems excessively loose. When I removed the coilover assembly from the car, i noticed that i can pivot the top mount with barely no resistance, while the passenger side required a bit of force. When i...- Aurora61
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- Forum: Mechanical & Bodywork
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Boost leak + compressor surge
Today, i was driving at pretty fast speeds and suddenly i hear the bov open during throttle. Afterwards i cant seem to hit boost. Ive had intercooler pipes loosen before, so i immediately checked the piping but seems to be on tight. Additionally, i am getting compressor surge even without...- Aurora61
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- Forum: Mechanical & Bodywork
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motor/engine mounts recommendation
im looking to replace the motor mounts, but seeing how my s15 is a daily driver, i prefer not to have excessive rattling at idle. That being said, i dont need the mounts to be completely rattle-free (aka i dont want oem mounts). Im aware that nismo mounts probably meet this description, but...- Aurora61
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- Forum: Mechanical & Bodywork
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issues with ABS activation
Ever since ive owned my current s15, ive been having issues with ABS. Almost every single time i brake, ABS activates (wet or dry/brakes warmed up or cold). Ive been trying to diagnose this problem, but cant figure it out at all. One distinctive characteristic is that the pedal seems very...- Aurora61
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- Forum: Mechanical & Bodywork
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difficulty starting car after engine warms up
After approx 30min of driving, my s15 has a really hard time starting. My car cranks when i turn the key, but the engine doesnt always start. Sometimes, the car will start while depressing the accelerator pedal, but most times will require a few tries. I suspect its temperature related...- Aurora61
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- Forum: Mechanical & Bodywork
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weird engine oil drain plug
I was attempting to change the oil in my s15 today, but reached a dilemma when trying to remove the oil drain plug. I dont know whether the drain plug is OEM or not, but theres a plastic cap over the actual bolt. The cap to be spun, but spinning it doesnt seem to loosen it at all. A typical...- Aurora61
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- Forum: Mechanical & Bodywork
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Aurora61's S15 in Japan (with new Tomei M7960 Turbo)
When I first found this forum, I had a different s15 spec R. Long story short, my friend crashed it driving on one of the mountain passes here in japan. I bought a new one soon after, so im finally posting pics of it after months of modifying. My old S15: New S15: Exterior -Origin...- Aurora61
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- Forum: Members Rides: Specs & Builds
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hks fcon vpro dip switches
i recently bought a hks fcon vpro with data already installed, but i need alittle help with the 8 dip switches on the box itself since they were all in the off position. From what i researched, I understand that the first 4 dip switches corresponds to fuel and ignition map selection, and dip...- Aurora61
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- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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will 235/50/18 tires fit?
I bought a set of wheels that came with tires (18x8.5 +35 with 235/50/18 front and rear). I knew from my previous set of 18's that ill have trouble fitting a 50 profile tire on the fronts, so i bought 2 tires in 225/40/18's. However, seeing how the rear fenders are deeper (plus, my fenders are...- Aurora61
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- Forum: Mechanical & Bodywork
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quick question about o2 sensors (s13 vs s15)
I just bought a dump/outlet pipe, and it came with a s13 o2 sensor(and screw adapter) screwed in. Rather than going through the hassle of removing it and swapping it for my s15 one, can i just use that o2 sensor on my s15?- Aurora61
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- Forum: Mechanical & Bodywork
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fender wiring harness relocation
for those of you that are really lowered, where did you relocate the wiring harness running along the drivers side fender? I know its common practice to relocate the wiring across the strut tower, but i think it looks ugly that way. Ive heard that you can rotate the engine bay fusebox to make...- Aurora61
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- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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question regarding brake lines with s14 coilovers
I know that the s14/s15 coilover compatibility question is frequently asked, but i specifically want to know how u guys keep ur brake lines in place. Ive searched, and reached the conclusion that you can either ziptie the brake lines, bend the hardlines, buy a new set of braided brake lines, or...- Aurora61
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- Forum: Mechanical & Bodywork
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help! car is running very poorly
I recently put in a new exhaust (80mm / 3in piping). It sounded great when i first put it in, but after a few days, the car started sounding like it was running on 3 cylinders. At idle, the car shakes, and while driving, i feel a loss of power and the sound is noticeably different (sounds like a...- Aurora61
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- Forum: Mechanical & Bodywork
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Hi from japan
Hey guys. My name is Ken, and i moved to japan about 6 months ago from New Jersey (america). But more importantly, i bought a s15 spec-R aero about a month ago. Back in america, i used to own a 240sx (180sx for those of you not from the US), so im pretty familiar with the S-chassis. I bought...- Aurora61
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