Before and After...a Refresh and Update Project on a '93 s13 Hatch

[jlugo711]

I've read about the problem and it seems to be a common thing upon the 92-93 s13 models. If you get the problem pin-pointed, shoot me a shared_pm and let me know! I've changed every fuse so I've just been guessing it's a wiring issue.

[Z28ricer]

Are the gauge lights not working, or is it the gauges, automatic seatbelts, and turn signals dont work, but the hazards will flash if you hit the button ?

[markstheman365]

just saw this thread, sweet car, keep it up!!!

[rhart]

Side-marker lights and signal running lights along with the gauge cluster lights...were all cause by this 15amp little bugger

[rhart]

Weird how when you have $ you cant get seller to respond to your request for parts and when you don't have cash everything your want is there for the right price and the seller is actually online and wait to talk to you...lol. I've been looking to grab some 5 bolt axles this weekend if I'm lucky...cash in hand if your dealin'. Even responded to a few FS threads on here and no replies... Let me know if you see anything, I'm looking.

-Royce

[rhart]

New to me wheels and tires...17" Buddy Clubs with 235/45 wrapping.
Thanks James and Kenny!!

Better pix as soon as the sun comes out...

[a64nova]

damn lookin good

cool guy glad your happy with the rims

[markstheman365]

Weird how when you have $ you cant get seller to respond to your request for parts and when you don't have cash everything your want is there for the right price and the seller is actually online and wait to talk to you...lol.

thats how it works.....just makes you feel like crap too

[2mtx12]

looks great man nice to meet you

[rhart]

Mark: I know right everyone else has their hand out or in your pocket but when you find what you want from a seller you cant get them to talk, meet, or even negotiate a deal for something you need. Why post a thread then?? oh well

Kenny: Thanks sir. I appreciate the compliment...hope to catch you guys @ QSL soon.

-Royce

[rhart]

I'd like to thank Chome for letting me know about a J30 @ LKQ with 5-bolt axles to be pulled. I was able to grab them on Friday and did the install of my 180sx dif yesterday evening. Here is what i had...



Open dif...(still cant believe that the original exhaust still hangs under my car, lol)...one of the six bolts missing from the passenger side as i had started removing it.



Here is whats going in its place...the five bolt axles and a 180sx diff. Thank goodness too because the new wheels i just got are taller than stock. And the original open dif is now quite sluggish, given the change.

I never posted a finish picture of my aluminum upright swap, but here is one:



All i can say is wow after the swap...the car feels more solid and planted under acceleration. funny the little bit of a push that you feel thru the turns. I cant wait to push it a little so i can truly appreciate what the VLSD brings to the car.

Thanks for looking.

-Royce

[chome]

Awesome, you went and picked them up!

[rhart]

Yeah...the j30 was right in the middle of the import section like you said. Came out fairly easily...then thrashed the dif out of my car and the other one in. Never have done that type of swap before but it was straight forward enough.

It definitely makes me envy those guys that have access to a lift and transmission jack. I have jack stands and a decent floor jack but it wasn't enough to make wrestling with the dif a breeze.

Well worth the effort though!!

[rhart]

After driving around on the new diff a few days I wanted to post up about how things turned out. No odd noises, no clunks or thuds. The diff locks hard (which is a nice surprise) and smoothly (as you can expect with a VLSD).

Its funny how you can find weak links when you upgrade parts...my clutch is pissed @ me because of the new diff and its new gear ratio. It slips every now and then...annoying but not a surprise. It does have some miles on it and is due to be replaced when this engine gets its rebuild.

I did found a few websites that offered some tools to figure out the gear ratio based on speed and tire size.

Gear Ratio Speed Calculator

and from Discount Tire:

Tire Size Calculator - Discount Tire Direct


I didnt take to cover off the back of the diff...I just didnt want to kinx things, supersticious i guess . The seller said it was a 180sx and I trusted that and based on the math and findings...

I enter in info for speeds @ 2000rshared_pm and again @ 3000rshared_pm...2000rshared_pm in 4th and 5th @ 35mph and 46mph respectively and 3000rshared_pm in 4th and 5th @ 52mph and 68mph. 4.36 it is!! I'm happy and boy does the car set up nice thru turns and power out!!

-Royce

[Jared Noriega]

Looks good, just needs to drop drop it lowww. I was reading earlier on switching the ring and such from your old diff to keep the same ratio if its the same series diff. May want to look into that if it bothers your clutch.