260DET

The first sprint using the V8 and auto today with only one problem, in 3rd gear which is good for ~200 clicks it seems like there is some internal slippage at lower revs when winding it right out. It's almost like two stages so I'm thinking that line pressure will have to be increased at lower revs. Other than that it's a rocket which on a cold track with old tyres means slippy slidey fun, on the Morgan Park D circuit I found that leaving it in third all the way was best, particularly for corner exits. So I'll have a chat to the guru but other than that it's all go finally, I really was getting to the end of the effort to keep trying. Compared with the VG30DET 425 horses at the wheels setup it's heaps different now, much more usable power and more of a challenge to drive requiring a different technique. Relieved to find out that I'm still able to do it all too, very relieved.

I'll contact the dealer it was bought from, see what they say.

Two pack by all means but I've seen some stunning paint jobs done in acrylic. Did the 280ZX in acrylic and found it quite easy to do as a newb so don't discount acrylic completely, one good thing with it is touch ups are relatively easy.

So you're a hipster Gavin lol actually except for the rapcrap I like most JJJ music and one thing's for sure, moi is no hipster.

Watched a JJJ talkfest show on Ch 22 about how tough it's supposed to be for young people. Lots of comment about uni HECS debt but not one mention of doing a trade instead. Revealed a typical lack of balance from the ABC, plus hipster JJJ influence although youngies are entitled to bitch about housing affordability which is a direct result of Govco policy.

Just an example of what I was thinking of but I'm not sure that something like that would be period correct. Depends on what treatment other cars were getting up to the late 70's.

Zeds are certainly everyone's favourite at present but what I'd like to see for the S30 is a full wide body side treatment instead of the usual flares. Keeping it in period would be a challenge though.

35 minutes running time, running in still to be completed so let's describe it as 'used and abused' eh Jason $7900.00 complete with trolley and a few other bits and pieces, not accepting offers at present. But it's too fast for you Jason seeing that you are not used to big powahs lol.

Aussies first and second with more lurking Check out the Garnsworthy Mustang here http://www.autocorsa.com.au/general/hotham-then-peking-to-paris-for-garnsworthy/

Around 8" is the right size rim for 225's.

One way to work out the spring rate has something to do with the spring frequency, I've never used it myself but there is a formula around which enables the calculation of the rates required, depending on car use of course. A bit of a google should turn it up.

Here, scroll down to the second group http://www2.endurorally.com/pp2016/results.php Dave gainer is doing well and look at that Pickering bloke, #1. Apparently he has a lot of dirt rally and endurance experience so obviously in with a chance.

Sounds a pretty good setup.

The background music? A verbal commentary would be better anyway, hint, hint

I was with Lumleys for a few years but they kept putting their premiums up even though the only claim was one windscreen. Changed to Shannons.

Looking good Richard Jnr, it has been a while hasn't it.

Yes, but a bit more attractive than that HybridZ effort.

Those rod ends ^^ look the goods John, who sells them?

All this shows why a good incar camera is a must. Used my incar video once against a psycho BMW driver who tried to run me off the track when I was passing him.

On a S30 the front roll centre can be raised by increasing the height of the LCA inner pivot and/or decreasing the outer, using for the outer what are commonly referred to as 'bump steer spacers'. But you already know that Jason as you would know that changing the rear LCA similarly is not so easy. So the problem with the S30 is that it's back to front because it's the rear roll centre that should be raised so it's higher than the front, not vicey versie.. S130 and Z31 are of course different with their rear semi trailing arm suspension. To raise the roll centre with them the forward arm pivots need to go up. EG if they are level in height with the middle of the wheel then the roll centre will be the same as half the diameter of the wheel. So way more easy to adjust the rear roll centre height than with a S30. I'm sort of surprised that as far as I know noone has looked at decreasing the height of the rear outer LCA pivot point on a S30 but perhaps there is a practical reason for that. Aaaagh, what the hell has this got to do with eternal project car

Yep, something that will get more attention with the Z31 project too.

Auto valve body has been removed and tweaked to improve internal oil flow volume and speed to keep up with the extra demands like full throttle shifting. Hopefully this will be it for the auto, better be because the Z is entered for the next A series sprint at Morgan Park over 25/26 June. Now in the process of bolting everything up again, fortunately the hoist helps to get the car high enough to work on properly. Have played with the rear suspension to increase the roll centre too, hopefully this will make the rear end a bit more stable under high load. Pics are of the kit used for the auto with now surplus parts, plus a view from underneath looking forward.

Better tell Steve the driver here not to go through turn 1 in 5th then, not me, I'm just observing. And as I was faster around Lakeside than you and Jason plus the experience of knowing how the faster still blokes like Neville in a 260Z went I think my comments have some validity.

Bad rolllovers like that are fairly rare fortunately but of course there is always a risk when racing, without the risk it would be boring

#36 Great start and a big LOL when the Porker came off second best.