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    Yes.

    Personally I'd keep the VVT. I don't buy this stuff about stiff valve springs killing it prematurely.

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    I got a new Nissan VCT, and it's only lasted about 8k miles over 5 years, and that is using Silkolene Pro every year as well.

    What else could cause it to go so quickly again?

    If I thought I'd get 3 years and 9k out of the new VCT then it's a no brainer to do it, just not sure I will even get that long out of it
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    Mine has began to get worse slowly over the past 3 years or so but then it was noisy when we fitted it, it wasn't new at the time so not to bothered and I've got a good one to go on sat here which should fix it all being well
    1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottie View Post
    I got a new Nissan VCT, and it's only lasted about 8k miles over 5 years, and that is using Silkolene Pro every year as well.

    What else could cause it to go so quickly again?

    If I thought I'd get 3 years and 9k out of the new VCT then it's a no brainer to do it, just not sure I will even get that long out of it
    Did you change the solenoid at the same time?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Actual_Ben_Taylor View Post
    Did you change the solenoid at the same time?
    No...I am all ears, where is this listed?

    My preference is to keep VVT if I can, with 2871 and 256 poncams response is excellent

    Have been using it for commuting.
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    There was a crowd on ebay selling condensors. If not David Reid on here used to supply them maybe worth dropping him a pm

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottie View Post
    No...I am all ears, where is this listed?

    My preference is to keep VVT if I can, with 2871 and 256 poncams response is excellent

    Have been using it for commuting.
    There's a revised version:

    http://forum.s15oc.com/threads/1842-...ore-vvt-rattle

    FRSport have 2 listed, I don't know what the difference is (apart from the price!):

    http://www.frsport.com/index.php?tar...oved&q=s14+vtc

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    Differences here



    How to test which I might try on mine tbh

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottie View Post
    I live near a Nissan dealership, probably the best one as well, so went to see what they could get as they are still 200sx enthusiasts in there.

    Fender front RH - £277
    Fender front LH - £265
    Fender rear RH - £614
    Fender rear LH - £581
    Total £1737
    It's no wonder they get written off for minor damage is it!

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    I think the solenoid is working as if you select first, let the clutch up slightly and take revs past 1100 the noise stops.

    I'll probably just get a new VTC, £238 from FR Sport and the solenoid for what it costs and see how long they last, before i start changing valve springs again or remove vtc
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    Whilst i am ordering from FR can anyone confirm if this is the correct condenser? Ta.

    http://www.frsport.com/Nissan-92110-...r_p_32888.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottie View Post
    Whilst i am ordering from FR can anyone confirm if this is the correct condenser? Ta.

    http://www.frsport.com/Nissan-92110-...r_p_32888.html
    I'll check the UK part number for you tomorrow

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    92110-80F00 for 07/96 - 10/98

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    Don't forget to add import fees etc
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    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-200...YAAOSwYaFWgaqn

    Anyone dealt with Kaz before?

    Or have opinions if these front wings will do/comments?

    Ta.
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    2004 - on : 1999 S14a 398bhp 378lb/ft
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    Also, how do you fit the rears :

    http://srbpower.com/products/srb-pow...r-fenders.html

    Does this allow you to remove all the rusty metal around the arch edges etc?
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    from what ive seen most guys who try to run decent power and vvt chew through vvt sprockets.
    the easy way to remove VVt is to fit a pulley off a non vvt engine(so a straight cam cover engine with no bulge).

    frp wings tend to be a bit **** fitment wise, OK on a track car but it sounds like you have a nice fast road going car.
    if enough people wanted FRP standard ones you could approach someone like magic aero (from over Manchester way) to see if he would create a batch. but tbh frp panels are a bit of a pain/bain.

    those quarters are 50mm wider than standard so will bulge out where your wheel arch is. people fit them to allow them to run mega wide wheels (or spacers!!) this allows you to 'tub'* your arches for extra clearance. they tend to be a rivet over the top of your existing panels leaving a noticeable edge and big rivets. you can bond them on and use countersunk rivets/blend them in but they always end up cracking in the end.


    *tub= cut your old arches away.

    how bad are your rear arches? are they just standard arches with no massive flares etc..?

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    yes standard arches all round with no flare or rolling etc

    want to keep oem look as much as possible as I like it
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    in that case stay away from FRP stuff.

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