paddles

(Note: I have contacted the webmaster and have been approved to list the car here) Up for sale is my much loved datto. Ive owned the car for about 5 years now and have had great fun with it, but its time to move on. Car details: 1968 Datsun 1600 CAMS log booked for Under 2 litre 3J Improved Production Stitch welded chassis/body 6 point steel roll cage Lightweight race seat and 5-point 3-inch harness. Resprayed in Jet Black 2-pack in 2007 The Go: N/A Nissan FJ20 built to race specs Custom made high compression forged pistons Knife edged and balanced crank All moving internal components lightened and dynamically balanced Big Cams Extensive head porting (manifolds have also been matched to head) New Timing Gear Twin 45mm DCOE weber carburettors Side exit Gonzo exhaust system Custom made aluminium radiator with electric water pump Skyline gearbox and clutch Strong 4.9 locked diff The stopping and turning: Mazda RX7 4pot front brakes Skyline single pot rear brakes Coil over front suspension 15x7" gunmetal grey Watanabe RS8's Set of new A048 semi slick tyres (only been scrubbed so pretty much 100% tread) Also comes with a spare set of 14" wheels with A048 semi slicks with approx 50% tread left. Bit of History: Winner 2007 NT Improved Production championship Podium finishes at 2005/06/07/08 v8 supercar support round at Hidden Valley Various other round wins and podium finishes at club meets. Car comes with all our Datto spares - not sure exactly what there is but it includes a complete spare 1600 shell in good condition, diffs, few spare panels etc. NOTE: engine is currently dismantled – being rebuilt with a few extra goodies (inspection of internal work invited). Engine will be completed with all new bearings etc. before sale. If a new racer buys the car I'm happy to help out with setup knowledge etc. PRICE: 12,000 negotiable CONTACT: Please contact by PM or by email at theupsidedowndevil@hotmail.com PICTURES: (Comes with both the red and grey wheels as pictured)

Don't suppose anyone knows where to get a pair of new lower rod mount thingies? Saw a set on ebay for 80usd - surely they are available elsehwre cheaper?

Yep we have removed the pin - it's still not keen to come out though! Is the mount just a threaded rod from front to back?

Hey guys, Turns out I'm a derp and am having trouble getting the rear control arms off a 260z to change the bushes. The problem lies with the rear hub connecting to the outside of the control arm. Are they connected by a single large stud about 200mm long with a nut on either end? I have removed the nuts but cant work out how to disconnect the hub from the control arm. Maybe I'm having a dull moment, so any help would be great! Cheers

If you are still looking for some new pre'81 280zx rack ends give GSL Rallysport a call - I've just ordered a pair off them for a pretty damn good price! Will let you know if they are correct when they arrive.

Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated - seems like there's a few ways to do things! I was hoping to replumb the whole car and ditch the stock valve etc. but I can't see how I'd be able to do a decent job of it with the engine and gearbx still in the car. So I thought I might just run the stock prop valve for now and see how it goes once the car is finally on the road. If the bias turns out to be a problem I'll have to bite the bullet, ditch the stock gear and replumb with a bias valve.

Woah, you have been busy! Thankyou very much for sharing the info! Sorry I got a bit confused with all the part numbers and interchangeabilities, so just to confirm: I can use a pair of early 280zx rack ends on my 260z rack (will fit straight to rack) and then get a pair of 260z RHT tie rod ends and all will be good in the world?

How much are you after for just the throttle body adaptor?

Any luck with part numbers? I'm trying to chase down some rack ends for 260z

Hey guys, I'm just sorting out the braking system on a 260z and am a little unsure about what to do about brake bias. The car is running a 1" Patrol master, hilux 4pot vented fronts and single pot r31 disk rears. I'm also planning on adding an adjustable proportioning valve in the rear line to tune brake balance. I haven't yet plumbed in the new master (the front and rear outlets are reversed compared to the original 7/8 unit) and was wondering what to do about the standard proportioning valves/distribution blocks. There are two of these blocks in the engine bay, do I need to keep these plumbed in or should I just ditch them given that I will run a screw-type adjuster in the rear line? Any advice would be great! Alex

Anyone?

Hey guys, does anyone know where to get a 15/16 280zx master from? I haven't been able to find anyone that sells them new.

Hey guys, Looking for some wheels to suit 260Z. I believe Z's require something around a 0 offset, but I'm no expert. Let me know what you have got, pics would be handy too. We're in Darwin so will need anything that tickles our fancy to be freighted up at our expense. Cheers, Paddles ps. Running R31 disc rear end and Hilux 4-spot fronts - I don't know if this changes the offset much?