CBR Jeff Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Nice. After stuffing around with my door on the weekend, only last night I searched the Peter Allen fix. Its on the "To Do" list. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 (edited) Something that I've meaning to do for a while.....the front wheel bearing caps stand too proud for the XXR wheel centre cap to fit over the top so I got Rob from Robco to make up a Delrin spacer for me. Its a press fit bit I will glue them as well. Came up pretty well . Edited July 28, 2018 by KatoKid OdinZ, RAP260 and dat240z 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 A couple of other things that were on the To Do list. I've had lots of grief with clutch function in previous conversions, generally not enough throw out and clutch not releasing fully and this was down to a combination of insufficient pedal stroke/ratio's and mismatched master/slave sizes. I was determined to get this right this time and I succeeded...too well. The clutch pedal stroke was unnecessarily long and the take up point really high, up near the top of the pedal stroke. So I wanted to reduce the stroke and make a more neutral/natural feeling clutch which engaged in the mid to upper mid of pedal stroke. I'm really particular with this! The clutch master is a BMW setup under the dash but it doesn't have an adjustable push-rod so the only way to adjust pedal height and stroke was through re-drilling the point were the rod attaches to the pedal. Took me a couple of goes and in the end I had to welder-up the couple of holes I had drilled and punch a new hole mid way between holes but in the end got it spot on. Happy left foot now! Heel and toe wasn't possible with the original brake and accelerator pedal set up. Once I had the clutch were I wanted it I was able to lower the brake pedal by adjusting the push-rod length to the same height as the clutch and hey presto, much better but still not perfect. I need to fine tune a bit more but I've got plenty of adjustment left.....and wear some proper shoes....Blundstones aren't really driving shoes! The original bonnet release cable had broken and been McGyvered by the previous owner. It worked but I had thoughts of the cable breaking in the middle of no where......I had some credit with MSA and lashed out and spent a ludicrous $167 on a new genuine Nissan bonnet release. Peace of mind if nothing else! C.A.R., gav240z, 260DET and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff43 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Nice work. I am very particular about that stuff as well. I call it attention to detail stuff, makes a lot of difference though when you get that stuff just right. That bonnet release cable must be gold plated surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) Drive day with Gordo and few others today. Warby-Reefton Spur-Marysville etc. This was the first really decent hit out I've had in the car and was very happy with how it drove and pedal mods. Edited August 5, 2018 by KatoKid C.A.R., Ponyo240z, OdinZ and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Yer Dave. The drive days are a great way of getting to know your car a bit better. OdinZ and C.A.R. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) My long awaited and badly needed LSD has arrived! I had a KAAZ 2 way in the car when first completed but it was too aggressive for a road car for me. I did some research and was close to going with a Quaife gear type LSD but read that they single wheel when suddenly unloaded and were a bit unpredictable so kept coming back to OS Giken Supalock. The OS Giken website no longer lists a Supalock for long nose R200 but a bit of interweb trawling found this: https://whiteheadperformance.com/product/os-giken-super-lock-lsd-limited-slip-differential-unit-long-nose-r200-ns046-ha-datsun-240z-260z-280z-280zx-nissan-300zx-z31/ Whitehead insisted that they do fit the long nose R200 so I took the plunge. The LSD is for the US spec S13/S14 240SX and looks like it will fit but has 13mm bores for the crown wheel bolts (not the normal larger 12mm bores of the later R200's). If you have a 12mm bolt crown wheel you need to buy the Nismo S15 crown wheel bolts that are 12mm with a 13mm shoulder....or if you have a 10mm bolt crown wheel like me you need to buy 10mm- 13mm sleeves from SW Motorsport or have some turned up. Edited October 12, 2018 by KatoKid 260DET, dat240z and C.A.R. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Pfffffft, OS Giken fanboi.... OdinZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 You should know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceburner Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Fanboi #3 here, they’re great! So quiet you won’t know it’s there. Are you gonna have a go at setting it up yourself Dave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Hmmm, anyone use one of these OS Giken LSD's for racing? 1, 1.5 or 2 way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 11 hours ago, Riceburner said: Are you gonna have a go at setting it up yourself Dave? Nah G man. I've searched everywhere for a new 3.54 ring and pinion with no luck. My diff is a bit noisy on coast so I don't want to do anything to aggravate it so will give to the "experts" to set up. OdinZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Been away for work for a few weeks and then Mrs booked accommodation for cup weekend trip so missed the drive day and no playing cars until today. Melbourne Spring weather bought me time in the shed to fit my R200 and fill with OS unicorn oil $$$$ Just need my dirt road to stop resembling a mud boggers paradise so I can check it out. jeff43, CBR Jeff and Riceburner 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceburner Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Keen to hear what you think of it after a few miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 (edited) Have done a couple of 100km on the OS Giken LSD and can confirm the awesomeness. Not a sound from it and cruising around you would think it was an open diff but when you get on it, it tightens up very quickly, smoothly and predictably. Expectations exceeded. Not a cheap option but worth the pennies. Very happy to have picked up the award for best car at the Melbourne Datsun Day today. Thanks to CSA for putting on a great event and good turnout from the #viczcar gang. Edited November 18, 2018 by KatoKid Enzo, AndBir, RAP260 and 5 others 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Congratulations Dave Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff43 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 40 minutes ago, CBR Jeff said: Congratulations Dave Jeff Well done Dave. Well deserved. Cheers - Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted November 18, 2018 Administrators Share Posted November 18, 2018 It's the Safari Gold that did it for you. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) Just to be clear, I do love all black wheels and always will......but after 12 months of trying to convince myself I've realized that they just don't work on my car. Not sure why, they just don't. So....new wheels and I'm happier now. The polished lip does the job and ties in with the chrome on the car and the hyperblack centers works with the mirrors. 16 x 8 same size as before Rota Rb - R Hyperblack. XXR's are for sale. Edited November 25, 2018 by KatoKid GongZ, GregTas, gav240z and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GongZ Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 38 minutes ago, KatoKid said: Just to be clear, I do love all black wheels and always will......but after 12 months of trying to convince myself I've realized that they just don't work on my car. Not sure why, they just don't. So....new wheels and I'm happier now. The polished lip does the job and ties in with the chrome on the car and the hyperblack centers works with the mirrors. I agree - they look great - they make your magnificent car look even more magnificenter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theremm Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Nice wheels! I love black wheels but personally wasn't a fan of the red detailing around the lip. The new ones look good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted November 26, 2018 Administrators Share Posted November 26, 2018 I have to agree, the red detailing wasn't to my liking. However I also think the style of wheel is important. I just love the contrast of Safari gold and black wheels. I find this look hard to beat. Of course Topy's are probably not an option with the M3 engine, but I do like the just rolled off the show room look. Another Watanabe car/Safari Gold combo. @HS30-H Alan's Z432-R Replica with Kobe Seiko (Wide) mags. We should all be so lucky! It really does look fantastic. I think the Z432-R's should have been this colour instead of 918 personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponyo240z Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 The new wheels look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 Thanks all. I agree Gav, the contrast of Safari gold and black wheels is great but I am happy with the new wheels for sure. David GregTas and gav240z 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 So, shitty day meant quality time in the shed..... Same as the original XXR wheels the standard centre caps on the Rota's don't fit over the front wheel bearing caps. I sourced some generic "Speedy Wheel" centre caps there were a kind close fit and then cut them down to fit and have glued them on with urethane sealant. By pure luck the Rota emblem was exactly the same size as the recess in the new caps but meant hacking with the grinder to remove the lip on the original Rota caps so I could get a knife edge blade under the Rota emblem and remove them without damaging. Came up pretty well. C.A.R., OdinZ and Hardman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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