Riceburner Posted November 24, 2013 Author Posted November 24, 2013 The original I was trying to copy Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted November 24, 2013 Administrators Posted November 24, 2013 I like it mate, looks great. I kinda prefer them to the full length ones I have. I have to admit though I only put these on as a temporary thing to see how much I liked them. I made a balls of the install also, but they do give the car a little more of that vintage character. Makes it feel just a bit more special when I see it parked in the street. Most modern cars lack the pinstripe, decals and other subtle details that cars of yesteryear had and I kinda miss that. It just adds that bit of flavour. Quote
Riceburner Posted November 24, 2013 Author Posted November 24, 2013 Thanks Gav, red/white is a good combo and very appropriate now you're in Sydney (think AFL). I would've tried the full length version but I put my badges on with sikaflex during the rebuild, so I couldn't do it. I think it breaks up the panels a bit, it reminds of the Porsche style decals. Quote
zedevan Posted November 25, 2013 Posted November 25, 2013 How does the height of that rear spoiler compare to the one you previously had? Quote
Riceburner Posted November 25, 2013 Author Posted November 25, 2013 How does the height of that rear spoiler compare to the one you previously had? IIRC height is the same as the old spoiler, about 14cm. It rakes up a lot more, the msa victory spoiler was more gradual. Quote
Riceburner Posted February 24, 2014 Author Posted February 24, 2014 Got these beauties in the mail today, Thanks David Does anybody have a recommended toe setting for the rear, I'd prefer to set & forget so a track day setting is preferred? WOW These are beautifully made and finished, I can't wait to get them on the car. Anyone in the market for some adjustable control arms should grab these while they can! Quote
d3c0y Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Already got my order in Stolen from Hybridz: johnc, on 20 Oct 2007 - 09:12 AM, said: I get this quesiton daily. Assuming you've spent money and time building adjustability into your suspension AND are willing actually adjust then these recommendations make sense. Otherwise, take the car to Pep Boys, tell the tech to "Make it all green", and hope your tires last a long time. Track/Autocross For 225 to 245 width radial DOT tires try these alignment settings: Front Camber: 3 to 3.25 neg Caster: 6 to 7 positive (even on both sides) Toe: 1/8" to 3/16" out Ride height: 5 1/2" to 6" measured at the front of the rocker outboard of the pinch weld seam. Rear Camber: 2.5 to 3 neg Toe: 1/16" to 1/8" in Ride height: 5 3/4" to 6 1/4" measured at the front of the rocker outboard of the pinch weld seam. For tire widths over 245 try these alignment settings: Front Camber: 2.75 to 3 neg Caster: 6 to 7 positive (even on both sides) Toe: 1/16" to 1/8"" out Ride height: 6" to 6 1/2" measured at the front of the rocker outboard of the pinch weld seam. Rear Camber: 2.25 to 2.5 neg Toe: 1/16" to 1/8" in Ride height: 6 1/4" to 6 3/4" measured at the front of the rocker outboard of the pinch weld seam. Street For 225 to 245 width radial DOT tires try these alignment settings: Front Camber: 1.25 to 1.5 neg Caster: 4 to 5 positive (even on both sides) Toe: 1/16" out or 0 Ride height: 6" to 6 1/2" measured at the front of the rocker outboard of the pinch weld seam. Rear Camber: 1.25 to 1.5 neg Toe: 1/16" to 1/8" in Ride height: 6 1/2" to 7" measured at the front of the rocker outboard of the pinch weld seam. For tire widths over 245 try these alignment settings: Front Camber: 1.25 to 1.5 neg Caster: 4 to 5 positive (even on both sides) Toe: 1/16" out or 0 Ride height: 6 1/2" to 7" measured at the front of the rocker outboard of the pinch weld seam. Rear Camber: 1.25 to 1.5 neg Toe: 1/16" to 1/8" in Ride height: 7" to 7 1/2" measured at the front of the rocker outboard of the pinch weld seam. Caveat Emptor: These are starting points for you and your car. Be ready and willing to change them based on your preferences and local conditions. These alignment settings might be a bit tricky in the rain and even trickier in snow or ice. Your tires will wear a bit faster then the stock alignment settings. If that's a concern of yours, stay with the stock numbers and don't ask me dumb quesiton like, "Well... how much faster will they wear?" or "How many miles will the tires last with the Track alignment setting?" If you're asking those questions you shouldn't be reading this thread. Go buy a Honda... Quote
Riceburner Posted February 24, 2014 Author Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks Jake, thought I had seen it somewhere before. You'll be very happy with them when they arrive, Dave's done an excellent job. Quote
d3c0y Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I'm just happy i haven't reassembled my rear suspension yet so i dont have to do it twice! Quote
Riceburner Posted February 28, 2014 Author Posted February 28, 2014 Got the adjustable rear control arms in today. Was very easy, had them apart during the refresh and also still had the spindle puller tool which was handy once again. The new arms went straight in, check the track width/toe in three times in total and finished at 1mm toe in. If anyone wants some great arms get onto David quick as I'm not sure how many he will produce! A few pics too Quote
Riceburner Posted March 30, 2014 Author Posted March 30, 2014 A bit of VHT wrinkle paint onto the valve cover and the carb tops. Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted March 30, 2014 Moderators Posted March 30, 2014 That VHT wrinkle finish looks sensational. I will be doing that. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted March 30, 2014 Administrators Posted March 30, 2014 Yeah looks good in black if red doesn't look right on my valve cover I'm going black. I also like them polished though. Quote
Agno Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Wrinkle paint has probably the simplest process I have ever used. Spray on 3-5 thick coats with 20 minutes between each coat and then chuck it in a 75˚C oven for an hour. Leave it to cure for 48 hours and then put it back on the car. Perfetto Quote
Riceburner Posted March 30, 2014 Author Posted March 30, 2014 I liked it after seeing it on Warrens Z, then the look of Alan's S20 valve cover made me try it. It suits my simple colour theme quite well. I followed his method, the carb tops were raw aluminium so a wipe with prepsol and three coats then the heat gun. The valve cover I had previously painted flat black, wipe with prepsol and 3+ coats of VHT. It was harder to do the valve cover due to the different angles, It's meant to be heavy coats but you have to be careful not to create runs. For the letters, I scraped the majority off with a razor blade and then dry sanded with 240 wet/dry. The VHT brand I used recommended 5mins between each coat with 3 coats total. Air dry but wait up to 24hrs before use or oven at 90 degrees C for an hour. I used the heat gun at 110. It probably differs depending on brand used. Quote
240Z_au Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Great work!. My next Z i'm going all out with trumpets and all. While my old car int quite finished yet, I'm already getting inspired looking at your thread. Next 240 will be hard core street racer. No more Mr. Nice Guy - Keep things semi-original Quote
Sirpent Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 All looks very trick Gareth, I do like the clean OEM look you have achieved and maintain with your ride, great stuff Buddy A+++ Quote
Yo-Yo Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Oh Wow This is pretty much the look I'm going for: white car black rims & front spoiler. Definitely sourcing fender mirrors, even if they are reproductions Fantastic car Gareth! Quote
vorn70 Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Look great Gareth. I'm with the others it a real "clean" look. I don't have much more to say other than my wife asked why I was nodding with a big smile on my face so I just showed her the picture of your engine. She the said " oh Japanese porn". Quote
Riceburner Posted June 29, 2014 Author Posted June 29, 2014 I've fitted an upgraded shifter spring kit to the RB box, It stiffens up the shifter feel as the old ones looked to be original and were a little soft especially when shifting to the left side of the box. Easy job that takes about five minutes. I went with the kit available GK tech as it's well priced at $23. Oh Wow This is pretty much the look I'm going for: white car black rims & front spoiler. Definitely sourcing fender mirrors, even if they are reproductions Fantastic car Gareth! White is definitely the best color, you've done very well. Lol Look great Gareth. I'm with the others it a real "clean" look. I don't have much more to say other than my wife asked why I was nodding with a big smile on my face so I just showed her the picture of your engine. She the said " oh Japanese porn". Ha, My missus says exactly the same thing when I'm online too Vorn. Quote
Riceburner Posted October 1, 2014 Author Posted October 1, 2014 With a lot of help I managed to get my hands on a 'K' series diff with 4.37:1 gearing. It's going to be fully rebuilt, the LSD from my current 4.11 will be swapped into the 4.37 and the 4.11 with an old open centre will go into my brothers 1600. I decided while I had the diff apart I would give the crown wheel and pinion an Isotropic Super Finish. It wasn't too expensive and should be very worthwhile on a heavily stressed part like this. Quote
Riceburner Posted November 11, 2015 Author Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) There's a weak heart beat again measuring 3098cc, it's only a dummy build at the moment to check clearances etc.A few specs.-LD28 crank knife edged & lightened by 2kgs.-Datsun Spirit super light weight 139mm rods.-Datsun Spirit super light weight forged Pistons, moly coated skirts, 5mm valve reliefs.-L28 block sonic tested, smoothed/deburred, clearanced for stroker setup, oil galleries modified, ARP main & head studs.-Customized timing cover for LD28 water pump.-Dizzy drive triple roll pinned and isotropic finished with crank gear.-P90 PMC race head, oversized stainless valves, cosworth springs, custom retainers, heavily ported & polished, shaved 2.413mm to achieve 41.8cc.-76 degree 'works' high lift camshaft.-Rollmaster heavy duty timing chain kit.-Kameari 1.4mm MLS head gasket 90.5 bore.-Kameari 4kg chromoly racing flywheel.-Kameari adjustable cam sprocket.-Kameari high volume oil pump.-Kameari twin idler.-Kameari fluid filled race damper. Calculated compression ratio at 10.479:1 Had a quick play with the deisel and turbo rocker cover with a small amount of machine work it could say 'OHC DIESEL 3.1' Edited November 11, 2015 by Gareth. J. hmd and gav240z 2 Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted November 11, 2015 Administrators Posted November 11, 2015 So much awesome, wish I was building a motor like this. But my budget is constrained for the moment. Quote
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