se-r Digest, Vol 18, Issue 29

[Stefan Bauroth]

I haven't posted on here in ages! 
UtilityCow I'm in SC. Need me to look at some parts for you? If the parts are close to me...
I'm actually going to Orlando in a few weeks... I could bring them along. 
 
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> Today's Topics:
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> 1. Re: Brake Pad Manufacturer (Jon Pennington)
> 2. An Update on my NX1600 (Frank Ewald)
> 3. Someone.......Anyone! (Alfred Tirella)
> 4. Starter (Larry Martin)
> 5. Re: Starter (UtilityCow)
> 6. Re: Starter (Brent Meints)
> 7. Re: Starter (wc701lists at bellsouth.net)
> 8. Starter (Larry Martin)
> 9. Re: Starter (UtilityCow)
> 10. Need NX body parts in FL (UtilityCow)
> 11. Re: Starter (Larry Martin)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 6 May 2011 23:59:20 -0500
> From: Jon Pennington <cowboydren at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: Brake Pad Manufacturer
> To: Larry Martin <bizznzman at yahoo.com>
> Cc: se-r list <se-r at se-r-list.org>
> Message-ID: <BANLkTimHM=XY=5enJ3r=Z2-davm_QuZmeA at mail.gmail.com>
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> Impressive search results, there, Larry. I'll look into it a little
> further, but I like the idea that they might be from Satisfied. The
> Duralast Gold rotors being Centric opens a bunch of doors (and takes a
> bit off of the price), so if I can just nail down the pad supplier,
> maybe that'll open a few doors, too.
> 
> On Fri, May 6, 2011 at 9:40 AM, Larry Martin <bizznzman at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > I did a quick search.? The first few entries w/pics on this Evo forum page provide some data that might be useful including:
> >
> > Do they have a country of origin?
> > They look/sound strangely like the Satisfied Ceramic Pads (I run their GS5 pads). They are based out of Canada. And that 20081001 part number is close to the PR1001-C Satisfied number. 1001 could just mean the front pad...all Evo fitments have that number.
> > http://www.satisfiedbrakes.com/brakes/index.html#
> >
> > http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-tires-wheels-brakes-suspension-sponsored-tire-rack/377687-review-autozone-duralast-gold-cmax-pads-ceramic-brakes-daily-driver.html
> >
> > --- On Fri, 5/6/11, Jon Pennington <cowboydren at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > From: Jon Pennington <cowboydren at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Brake Pad Manufacturer
> > To: "se-r list" <se-r at se-r-list.org>
> > Date: Friday, May 6, 2011, 4:26 AM
> >
> > A little non-SE-R, but does anybody happen to know who manufactures
> > Auto Zone brake pads, specifically the Duralast Gold C-Max line? I
> > realized that their Gold rotors are rebranded Centric Premium rotors,
> > which are awesome, but I want to know about pads. :)
> >
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 7 May 2011 07:48:52 -0400
> From: Frank Ewald <frank_ewald at sympatico.ca>
> Subject: An Update on my NX1600
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> Many of you have been on the list far longer than I have, but years 
> back this list was my first venture into the world of auto forums. 
> Not that I hadn't lurked on other forums, but I joined and started 
> posting here because of the technical knowledge I saw. I have gained 
> much from participating here. From that first post over a decade ago 
> to now has been a number of changes, including seeing my youngest 
> daughter turn into a better track driver than I am. Quite a proud 
> moment. Well, after 19 years of owning my NX1600 and a huge amount of 
> upgrades to handling and almost every bolt on available to the 
> engine, I swapped in a GTi-R engine this winter. There are a few 
> alternatives that others have suggested, but when I started modifying 
> the car this was the engine I dreamed about. A year ago I found this 
> engine right in my home town. It's owner had imported it a decade ago 
> for a swap that never materialized, so I think I may have purchased 
> on of the most pristine GTi-R engines available. The exhaust manifold 
> heat cover bolts weren't even rusted! I just got the paperwork for 
> the transmission he had, I knew it was an Infiniti G20 but wasn't 
> sure of the year. It's a 99. I have a back up 99 also. I've put about 
> 1500 km on the swap and it's so much fun. I loved my GA16; I'm 
> thrilled with the powerhouse I have now. It's all stock. Stock ECU. 
> Stock boost. FMIC. AASCO flywheel and Bully Stage 4 clutch. You can 
> see some Pics in the Nissan section of motoiq.com as some will want 
> to see the pics.
> My update from soggy Canada - the snow is gone but there's been so 
> much rain it's still hard to call it spring.
> Frank
> 
> 
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 7 May 2011 15:58:20 -0400
> From: Alfred Tirella <atirella at hvc.rr.com>
> Subject: Someone.......Anyone!
> To: se-r at se-r-list.org
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> After 12 years of faithful service I'm retiring my '92 SE-R. Pulled 
> it off the road last winter with a rusted rear brake line. Dropped 
> the gas tank, fabricated brake lines to both rear wheels.
> While underneath I realized the overall rust was more than I wanted to 
> deal with. There are many new parts with under 10K including inner 
> and outer tie rod ends, gas tank, front struts, Dunlop Sport A2s, 
> several exhaust components. Additionally other low mileage parts 
> include both rear wheel hub assemblies, stainless steel flexible brake 
> hoses, Speed bleeders, power steering hose, crank seal, water pump, 
> alternator, front poly a-arm bushings, ball joints, headlight 
> assemblies, windshield, and hood. 227K on well maintained engine 
> ( I'm the 2nd owner, bought it with 120K ). No transmission 
> problems that I can recall. I also have a '91 SE-R with 235K that I 
> bought as a parts car. I picked a few things off that one but 
> basically its all there. This was also running when I bought it.
> 
> Much as I love these cars I've moved on to something else and need 
> the space. Offering both here first for $1050. No ifs, ands or buts. 
> Parts alone are worth it. I considered salvaging one of the engines 
> to do a conversion into either my '60 MGA or my '68 Volvo 1800 S. 
> Help me pull one of the engines and I'll compensate with $$ off.
> 
> Al T
> New York
> 845 657 6622 H
> 845 853 3252 C
> 
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 21:45:26 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Larry Martin <bizznzman at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Starter
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> I can't recall if the starters in the 92's were differentiated by VIN numbers or not (No George, I haven't checked the archive yet and it's wet and dark out there where the car is just now).? Looks like I may have a dead one and don't know if it's Hitachi or Mitsu.? Was it VIN or just whatever came out of the parts bin at any given time?? And what difference does it make?
> 
> Larry Martin
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> Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 01:12:59 -0400
> From: UtilityCow <utilitycow at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: Starter
> To: Larry Martin <bizznzman at yahoo.com>
> Cc: se-r at se-r-list.org
> Message-ID: <BANLkTikKYZ=Rv0-Y1gCU1T56O9LUSWk-tg at mail.gmail.com>
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> I remember being stranded in Ybor city one night in 2001 by a bad starter.
> After researching I know one IS better, but cannot remember. Can only
> remember that my factory starter was not it. I probably still have the
> receipt...
> On May 11, 2011 12:45 AM, "Larry Martin" <bizznzman at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > I can't recall if the starters in the 92's were differentiated by VIN
> numbers or not (No George, I haven't checked the archive yet and it's wet
> and dark out there where the car is just now). Looks like I may have a dead
> one and don't know if it's Hitachi or Mitsu. Was it VIN or just whatever
> came out of the parts bin at any given time? And what difference does it
> make?
> >
> > Larry Martin
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> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 08:07:08 -0400
> From: Brent Meints <brent.meints at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: Starter
> To: se-r at se-r-list.org
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> Best is the GTiR starter, higher torque and no shroud around the engaging
> wheel that comes out of the starter. Find one of those.
> 
> Brent
> 
> On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 1:12 AM, UtilityCow <utilitycow at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > I remember being stranded in Ybor city one night in 2001 by a bad starter.
> > After researching I know one IS better, but cannot remember. Can only
> > remember that my factory starter was not it. I probably still have the
> > receipt...
> > On May 11, 2011 12:45 AM, "Larry Martin" <bizznzman at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > > I can't recall if the starters in the 92's were differentiated by VIN
> > numbers or not (No George, I haven't checked the archive yet and it's wet
> > and dark out there where the car is just now). Looks like I may have a dead
> > one and don't know if it's Hitachi or Mitsu. Was it VIN or just whatever
> > came out of the parts bin at any given time? And what difference does it
> > make?
> > >
> > > Larry Martin
> >
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 09:33:42 -0400
> From: wc701lists at bellsouth.net
> Subject: Re: Starter
> To: Larry Martin <bizznzman at yahoo.com>, se-r at se-r-list.org
> Message-ID: <4DCA9036.2040205 at bellsouth.net>
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> On 5/11/2011 12:45 AM, Larry Martin wrote:
> > I can't recall if the starters in the 92's were differentiated by VIN
> > numbers or not (No George, I haven't checked the archive yet and it's
> > wet and dark out there where the car is just now). Looks like I may have
> > a dead one and don't know if it's Hitachi or Mitsu. Was it VIN or just
> > whatever came out of the parts bin at any given time? And what
> > difference does it make?
> 
> The Hitachi and Mitsu are interchangeable on all B13s, and probably all 
> other FWD SR20s. The Hitachi is more failure prone, and often makes 
> obnoxious squealing noises on startup. Get the Mitsu; it's easily 
> spotted by a shroud and bearing carrier extending out around the pinion 
> gear.
> 
> Here's some chatter from me and other list folks that got posted on 
> SE-R.net way back when, with part#s:
> http://www.se-r.net/car_info/problems/index.html#starter%20squeal
> 
> -Wayne
> 
> 
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> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 11:27:50 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Larry Martin <bizznzman at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Starter
> To: se-r at se-r-list.org
> Message-ID: <21605.84838.qm at web112105.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
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> Thanks for the replies guys - much appreciated.? I'll go looking for a Mitsu.? 
> 
> And Cow-man, my SE-R stranded me too in Ybor City one night at about 3:00 in the morning in 1994 (time flies) with what turned out to be the fuel pump issue.? Wouldn't have been so bad but there were four "urban" guys in the only other car in the same parking lot who thought my girl friend was good looking, were being aggressive assholes about it and wouldn't leave.? I think it's safe to say we were both scared to death as this progressed? from bad to worse.? If the Tampa cops hadn't come cruising by and stopped I hesitate to think where it would have ended.? Dumbass place to be at 3:00 in the morning.? They still doing that face recognition thing in Ybor that I heard about a few years back?
> 
> UtilityCow" <utilitycow at gmail.com
> Brent Meints" <brent.meints at gmail.com
> wc701lists at bellsouth.net
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> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 14:59:56 -0400
> From: UtilityCow <utilitycow at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: Starter
> To: Larry Martin <bizznzman at yahoo.com>, se-r list <se-r at se-r-list.org>
> Message-ID: <BANLkTim3Kan0VOd9Kg_WHWPZ=-0ZUwXK8Q at mail.gmail.com>
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> Er, face recognition? That never resulted in one arrest, AFAIK, because they
> would have plastered it all over the news to gloat about what a great idea
> it was. It was likely a system sold by a friend or relative of a City
> Council member. What a waste. It was discontinued in 2003 at the end of the
> two year trial period.
> I was stranded with a whiny girlfriend on a hot muggy rainy Florida night in
> a car that wouldn't start. The windows were fogged, but not from anything
> pleasant. Luckily after a while it started.
> Ybor wasn't quite as safe in 94 as it is now. It's become hip to buy a
> hundred year old house in downtown and restore it, so a lot of the folks are
> childless 30 somethings (like me) who hang out in the wine bars at night and
> complain about the drunk kids peeing in their yards (unlike me). I did get
> locked inside New World Brewery a few years ago due to a shooting that
> happened right around the corner from the bar. Florida has great concealed
> carry and self defense laws, and the criminals know it. We have had a steady
> decrease in violent crimes here along with a steady increase in concealed
> carry licenses and gun sales.
> 
> You still near Tampa? Yesterday I saw a B13 SE-R with motor and trans at
> LKQ/Copher's.
> 
> On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 2:27 PM, Larry Martin <bizznzman at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> > Thanks for the replies guys - much appreciated. I'll go looking for a
> > Mitsu.
> >
> > And Cow-man, my SE-R stranded me too in Ybor City one night at about 3:00
> > in the morning in 1994 (time flies) with what turned out to be the fuel pump
> > issue. Wouldn't have been so bad but there were four "urban" guys in the
> > only other car in the same parking lot who thought my girl friend was good
> > looking, were being aggressive assholes about it and wouldn't leave. I
> > think it's safe to say we were both scared to death as this progressed from
> > bad to worse. If the Tampa cops hadn't come cruising by and stopped I
> > hesitate to think where it would have ended. Dumbass place to be at 3:00 in
> > the morning. They still doing that face recognition thing in Ybor that I
> > heard about a few years back?
> >
> > UtilityCow" <utilitycow at gmail.com
> > Brent Meints" <brent.meints at gmail.com
> > wc701lists at bellsouth.net
> >
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> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 15:21:28 -0400
> From: UtilityCow <utilitycow at gmail.com>
> Subject: Need NX body parts in FL
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> I'm agonizing over this NX in my garage. All you guys posting your cars for
> sale have got me thinking more and more about mine. I've decided and
> promised the fiance that if I can't find some body parts to get this thing
> back on the road soon, I'll part it out and scrap it or sell it all
> outright.
> I need a complete front end for a NX. Hood, R fender, complete front bumper
> with lights and mounts. Pretty much everything damaged in a typical front
> end collision. I've used online junk yard searches and the nearest stuff was
> in South Carolina. This all has to be done on a budget, too, as we're saving
> for a wedding and lots of home repair. I could justify buying a complete
> car, if anyone has one F/S at a good low price, perhaps without motor and
> trans? I have an app that searches every Craigslist ad within 200 miles
> every fifteen minutes, and automatic ebay searches every day. No luck so
> far. I have been going to a few u pull it yards every couple weeks too. Last
> one I found was rusted out with a cracked bumper. These cars are getting
> really rare! BTW, I'm in Tampa Florida.
> Does anyone have access to a good junk yard inventory database search? Any
> other suggestions?
> 
> Matt
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> Message: 11
> Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 12:38:32 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Larry Martin <bizznzman at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: Starter
> To: se-r list <se-r at se-r-list.org>, UtilityCow <utilitycow at gmail.com>
> Message-ID: <852423.70911.qm at web112103.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
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> -No longer in Tampa, now in St. Louis for many years. So, you didn't
> see me. I am looking for a 2000-2001 for the right price if you see
> anything.? I'm usually back in Clearwater 3-4 times a year.
> -Yeah, now that I think about it I believe I heard it was a waste.? Don't worry, bad ideas don't die, Big Brother will keep getting bigger.? 
> -Florida's concealed carry success is the bane of liberals everywhere.? They just can't understand why the gun crime rate keeps going down, causes them indigestion.
> -Hyde Park was the big deal gentrification when I was there, how have prices held up?? 
> ? 
> Thanks for the info to everyone.? Apologies for the OT politics.
> Larry
> 
> --- On Wed, 5/11/11, UtilityCow <utilitycow at gmail.com> wrote:
> Er, face recognition? That never resulted in one arrest, AFAIK, because they would have plastered it all over the news to gloat about what a great idea it was. ?It was likely a system sold by a friend or relative of a City Council member. What a waste. It was discontinued in 2003 at the end of the two year trial period.
> I was stranded with a whiny girlfriend on a hot muggy rainy Florida night in a car that wouldn't start. The windows were fogged, but not from anything pleasant. Luckily after a while it started.?Ybor wasn't quite as safe in 94 as it is now. It's become hip to buy a hundred year old house in downtown and restore it, so a lot of the folks are childless 30 somethings (like me) who hang out in the wine bars at night and complain about the drunk kids peeing in their yards (unlike me). I did get locked inside New World Brewery a few years ago due to a shooting that happened right around the corner from the bar. Florida has great concealed carry and self defense laws, and the criminals know it. We have had a steady decrease in violent crimes here along with a steady increase in concealed carry licenses and gun sales.
> 
> You still near Tampa? Yesterday I saw a B13 SE-R with motor and trans at LKQ/Copher's.
> 
> On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 2:27 PM, Larry Martin <bizznzman at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the replies guys - much appreciated.? I'll go looking for a Mitsu.? 
> 
> 
> And Cow-man, my SE-R stranded me too in Ybor City one night at about 3:00 in the morning in 1994 (time flies) with what turned out to be the fuel pump issue.? Wouldn't have been so bad but there were four "urban" guys in the only other car in the same parking lot who thought my girl friend was good looking, were being aggressive assholes about it and wouldn't leave.? I think it's safe to say we were both scared to death as this progressed? from bad to worse.? If the Tampa cops hadn't come cruising by and stopped I hesitate to think where it would have ended.? Dumbass place to be at 3:00 in the morning.? They still doing that face recognition thing in Ybor that I heard about a few years back?
> 
> 
> UtilityCow"
> <utilitycow at gmail.com
> Brent Meints" <brent.meints at gmail.com
> wc701lists at bellsouth.net
> 
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