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    shift boot retainer bracket

    Hi all, anyone have a good alternative method of pinning the bottom of the shift boot to the console trim piece? the white retainer bracket with all the plastic tabs (just shown in below img) i had got broken trying to fit a new leather boot and i cant find a replacement without splashing on...
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    new coilovers front brake line bracket doesnt line up??

    Hi guys, fitted new coilovers to my car at the weekend but after installing the fronts the bracket that holds the brake line doesn't line up at all. the stock struts on my car had said bracket welded on below the abs line bracket much like the image in this thread: Fitting front coilovers to...
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    Recommended Brake Pads for fast road use

    Hi all, been trying to nail down the best brake pad options over the weekend. after a low-dust pad that doesn't really require warming up to be useful (like i hear the EBC yellowstuffs do) as i use my car daily for commuting too. greenstuffs appear to fit the bill but ive also come across a...
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    TV3 blue touch up kits?

    hi all, any fellow owners of TV3 blue S15s used touch up kits? im always skeptical of colour match quality so wondered if anyone has found a decent kit they can recommend (UK based)? suppose this question applies to all colours really as i would assume there are more reputable brands etc. will...
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    decat fitment?

    Hi all, started shopping for a decat this evening and got a couple of questions. what is the difference between s14 and s14a/s15 dimensions? most of the decats i see are for s14 and claim will only fit an s14a/s15 if coupled with a 14a/15 downpipe and elbow? seems odd to me i only want to...
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    Front bumper and wheel arch liner fixings

    Hey all, Trying to track down some fixings as I'm missing a few but having a hard time of it (likely due to my ineptitude) I'm after the bolts w/nut and washers that fix the bumper to the fenders and also to the front undertray. In the service manual these are just called "bumper assembly...
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    OEM aero front bumper? clones?

    Hi all, bought a lovely S15 which i am going to pick up soon but the only box i didnt tick with it was the OEM aero bumpers as they were super hard to find in blue. I realise i wont be happy until I have one on the car but so far have found only one website selling primed OEM ones for £1100...
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    does this insurance quote sound reasonable?

    Hi all, about to insure my new S15 for the first year and wondering if what i have been quoted sounds reasonable to you guys. S15 Spec R aftermarket aero, ducktail spoiler, wheels and catback exhaust also having braided lines and 5.1 brake fluid done by TorqueGT TOAD AI606 Cat 1 thatcham...
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    identifying parts

    Hi all, my lovely new S15 is on its way over from Japan currently so am planning my first mods while i wait. wondered if anyone could help me identify the rear lights and body kit? i like the kit but thinking of swapping the lights back to OEM or DMax units so wondered if those in the photo...
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    WTB: Spec R (pref: Blue w/Aero)

    Hi all, im sure a few of you know me now from all my newbie questions on the forums by now. I now have my mortgage completion date as the 27th April and i will be looking to secure funds to purchase an S15 before the end of the same month. my current plan is to source a blue aero S15 through...
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    Suspension Setup

    Hi all, Just posted another thread (https://forum.s15oc.com/mechanical-and-bodywork/16280-wheel-fitment.html#post158061) about wheel fitment and now Im looking to do the suspension at the same time due to wanting to run 18s hence looking to lower the car by around 25-35mm. I gather i cant do...
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    Wheel Fitment

    Hi all, I am looking to import an S15 soon and am starting to plan my build in advance with wheels being near the top of the list. I have read the wheel fitment sticky thread started by Jull and have also researched fitment as much as i can elsewhere but still have a couple of questions i...
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    Turbo Lag - how big an issue?

    Hi all, doing my research on S15's still before buying one and im now wondering what the turbo lag is typically like? If/when i get one I would want to be able to drive off-boost up to say 3500rpm (not sure what the stock lower limit is) for my daily commute but then engage the turbo after that...
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    Meet: West Midlands meets

    Hi all, New to the Jdm world and yet to acquire an S15 sadly. I was wondering though if there are any meets in the West Midlands? I'd love to come check out some S15s at some point. Help fuel my desire to get one :)
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    Engine/Exhaust Sound

    Hi all, I am getting pretty serious about buying a JDM car and would love an S15 above all else currently. One concern I have of late after watching hundreds of youtube vids and visiting forums etc is the SR20DET engine and exhaust sound. Sound is a massive factor with me when choosing a car...
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