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[hmd]

Some of the stupidest decisions rest on the shoulders of organising committees and track officials to let cars with such different performance levels out on the track at the same time. End of story. Not end of story.

 

Nope, this is a one hour race (almost endurance racing) with multiple classes. Much like Le Mans 24hr you will have a mix of cars with wide ranging speed.

 

 

I think it’s the responsibility of the slower car to be aware and out of the way.

Poor form from the hairdresser IMO.

 

Nope, it's always the responsibility of the overtaking car (faster) to make sure it's a safe move. The MX-5 was overtaking the Boxster, the Lotus see a gap between the 2 and go for it. No paint exchanged. The MX-5 did nothing wrong, as long as you don't do the double Verstappen move/block.

[RAP260]

FWIW, I asked the chap who posted the video about the situation. And he offered a generous response.

 

I must say, I personally would find racing in such an environment, very daunting.

[260DET]

If the MX5 driver was aware of the approaching Lotus then he did the right thing by holding his line, some would panic and try to get out of the way. I bet the two dampened their pants though.

[gav240z]

 

Good preview of Kobe Seiko Gotti wheels on a Skyline during this video.

[HS30-H]

Good preview of Kobe Seiko Gotti wheels on a Skyline during this video.

 

[Nitpicker]Those particular examples being the recent RS Watanabe-made repops in Aluminium, with the non-functioning bead stoppers.[/Nitpicker]

[gav240z]

I figured they were replicas, but good to have confirmation.

[HS30-H]

I figured they were replicas, but good to have confirmation.

 

Nothing wrong with replicas of course. Just worth knowing what's 'real' and what's not, I think.

 

Especially when it comes to buying and selling... ;-)

[gav240z]

Nothing wrong with replicas of course. Just worth knowing what's 'real' and what's not, I think.

 

Especially when it comes to buying and selling... ;-)

 

So how could you tell from the video? What is the give away?

 

Also what sizes did the originals come in? It seems they were only available in widths to suit a ZG based guard profile? Were any narrower versions made to tuck under stock guards?

[KatoKid]

Duh.......pretty well the first consideration for any engine swap is the fitment or relationship between engine sump and cross-members. Its a deal breaker for many swaps.

 

[Cozza]

I’m not sure B is for Build videos can be placed in the “Cool z videos” thread, it’s kind of frustrating to watch.

He has tenacity but seems to have no idea.

[RAP260]

Tidy looking 2+2

 

[gav240z]

PS30 that was sold by RM Sotheby's not long ago.

 

Wearing nice Central 20 'Z-Sport' aluminium wheels.

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AM17/Amelia-Island/lots/r169-1970-nissan-fairlady-z-432/418110

[OdinZ]

Tidy looking 2+2

 

 

 

I really dislike those mirrors on that car, don't know why, but they really irritate me. otherwise i like it, and i like the smooth back end

[RAP260]

Yea, completely wrong mirror shape, IMHO. Prefer round.

 

Not a fan of smooth rear ends though... well not on zeds anyway

Edited May 16, 2018 by RAP260

[gav240z]

So how could you tell from the video? What is the give away?

 

Also what sizes did the originals come in? It seems they were only available in widths to suit a ZG based guard profile? Were any narrower versions made to tuck under stock guards?

 

Will attempt to answer my own query.

http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/6711-researching-a-le-mans-260z-info-appreciated/?p=77711

 

However I would love to know what the purpose of bead stoppers are on said wheels?

[HS30-H]

Will attempt to answer my own query.

http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/6711-researching-a-le-mans-260z-info-appreciated/?p=77711

 

However I would love to know what the purpose of bead stoppers are on said wheels?

 

Sorry, I missed the question the first time round.

 

'Bead Stoppers' were a somewhat old fashioned way of keeping a wide race tyre on the rim in case of a deflation. Modern wheels tend to have safety beads on the inner and outer parts of the rims, and wide modern race tyres tend to be easier to mount too, so they are not considered necessary. What you did was retract the bead stoppers by loosening the lock nuts and wind them back so that the tyre could pass over them and be fully seated on the rim. Then they were wound back into position (imagine a rounded post protruding into the air-filled space inside the tyre) and locked. There was a rubber seal to stop air escaping. In the case of a puncture, the bead stoppers would physically prevent the tyre bead from rolling into the central 'well' of the wheel and potentially causing bigger problems. They would also - hopefully - allow a short distance to be driven (possibly getting the car back to the pits) and with luck prevent the wheel from being ruined too.

 

On the RS Watanabe re-pops the bead stoppers are non-functioning dummies.

[gav240z]

Thanks, very cool.. I like the look of them, but didn't know they had a functional purpose. You must be excited to use your set on the ZG!

[HS30-H]

'Bead Stoppers' were a somewhat old fashioned way of keeping a wide race tyre on the rim in case of a deflation. Modern wheels tend to have safety beads on the inner and outer parts of the rims, and wide modern race tyres tend to be easier to mount too, so they are not considered necessary. What you did was retract the bead stoppers by loosening the lock nuts and wind them back so that the tyre could pass over them and be fully seated on the rim. Then they were wound back into position (imagine a rounded post protruding into the air-filled space inside the tyre) and locked. There was a rubber seal to stop air escaping. In the case of a puncture, the bead stoppers would physically prevent the tyre bead from rolling into the central 'well' of the wheel and potentially causing bigger problems. They would also - hopefully - allow a short distance to be driven (possibly getting the car back to the pits) and with luck prevent the wheel from being ruined too.

 

As pictures are probably much better than my old waffle, I took the opportunity to fire off a couple of shots on the mobile to illustrate:

 

[gav240z]

Thanks Alan.

[Cozza]

VQ37tt 240z

 

[gav240z]

2+2 Barn Find.

[gav240z]

Not exactly the way I would build a 240z.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCACpqvHISBbfy7hD4oQzpbA

 

But a lot of custom bodywork.

[gav240z]

PGC10 Skyline GTR on Jay Leno Garage.

[gav240z]

Carbs vs EFI on a Datsun 1600 (510).

 

[KatoKid]

Watched that with interest: Expected more out of EFI so as Al said the carbs must have been pretty well spot on.