The stock 280zx calipers are HEAVY. Going to an aluminum caliper can save a good amount of unsprung weight.RMS wrote:I search your thread and no mention of 280 struts. are you still running stock brakes? if so why not stock 280 brakes and 13s ?
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- 15 Mar 2018 13:24
- Forum: Suspension
- Topic: Is there aftermarket calipers that use metric fasteners?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7797
Re: Is there aftermarket calipers that use metric fasteners?
- 12 Mar 2018 10:00
- Forum: Suspension
- Topic: Is there aftermarket calipers that use metric fasteners?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7797
Re: Is there aftermarket calipers that use metric fasteners?
I personally don't mind using imperial fasteners. I have been using AN hardware exclusively for any imperial fastener on my car for a while. AN fasteners are available in a large number of lengths, and they have proper shoulder diameters and lengths to be used in suspension and chassis applications....
- 07 Mar 2018 12:14
- Forum: Suspension
- Topic: Autocross Alignment Specs
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7394
Re: Autocross Alignment Specs
Autocross using this setup. The surface sucked. The tires are all season. I'm not very good. I'm open to criticism. https://youtu.be/smhBX35d-O0 Don't really have any driving critiques, but I will suggest mounting your camera in a way that you can see what you are doing during the run. I mount mine...
- 15 Feb 2018 06:33
- Forum: Suspension
- Topic: Autocross Alignment Specs
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7394
Re: Autocross Alignment Specs
To reiterate what Jeff and Keith have said, TIRES! I personally run a similar setup to those guys, with the exception being I run a good deal more camber. I run 3.5* in the front and 2 in the rear. This results in even temperatures across the tire after a run. However, I run either Hoosier A7's or a...
- 13 Feb 2018 07:13
- Forum: Technical - Archive
- Topic: Rack And Pinion exploration
- Replies: 383
- Views: 145525
Re: Rack And Pinion exploration
I have also thought about a tubular bar recently. The only drawback that I see is that because of where it would have to be located (under or just behind the core support, depending on what you decide) the arms end up being pretty long. Because of the long arms you end up having to run a pretty stou...
- 12 Feb 2018 09:57
- Forum: Technical - Archive
- Topic: Rack And Pinion exploration
- Replies: 383
- Views: 145525
Re: Rack And Pinion exploration
Duke I thought of a way to get 13" wheels on your car. You can adjust your bump steer using the spherical bearing under your strut (where the old ball joint was) instead of spacing the out tie rod. The only worry is that it may need to be spaced the way you can't go. I tried to go back and loo...
- 09 Feb 2018 10:28
- Forum: Technical - Archive
- Topic: Rack And Pinion exploration
- Replies: 383
- Views: 145525
Re: Rack And Pinion exploration
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Escort-MK2-Kiley-Clinton-EXTRA-HEAVY-DUTY-Steering-Quick-Rack-2-5-Turns-RHD-Gp4-/380605440414?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123 Here is a thought as well I contacted this seller a while back requesting measurements and this is the answer they gave me below. Overall width: 1060...
- 31 Jan 2018 19:57
- Forum: Project Builds
- Topic: 2.3L of fun
- Replies: 867
- Views: 207233
Re: 2.3L of fun
I'm glad to see that you kept track of this. As my car is pretty bare, I've often wondered what the actual weight penalty would be of adding some sound deadening.funwithmonkeys wrote:Total weight of everything I added was 41lb.
- 02 Jan 2018 15:06
- Forum: Featured Project Builds
- Topic: Duke's'72 Carbed KA project
- Replies: 566
- Views: 161083
Re: Duke's'72 Carbed KA project
Thanks Duke, Another quick question - what did you use for steering shaft/UJoints off the Datsun column to the Escort rack? I can't get a clear image from your pictures. Specifically, were you able to use just a single U joint off the Datsun column and another one down at the rack? Was the angle wi...
- 23 Dec 2017 21:54
- Forum: Powertrain
- Topic: Remove front crossmember with out removing engine?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1406
Re: Remove front crossmember with out removing engine?
Yes, I've done this a few times for various reasons (oil pan mods, suspension mods, etc) and it's pretty easy to do. Just disconnect the control arms and drop it down.
As for the x-members, '68 and '69 had a different x-member, with higher LCA pivot points and no aforementioned lip.
As for the x-members, '68 and '69 had a different x-member, with higher LCA pivot points and no aforementioned lip.
- 10 Nov 2017 14:21
- Forum: Project Builds
- Topic: "Hey" my daily driven race car!
- Replies: 215
- Views: 70814
Re: "Hey" my daily driven race car!
This is true...but that is expensive! I don't spin my KA any faster than 7000 rpm. I have heard that there is a harmonic that sets in at about 7250 rpm that will absolutely destroy them.funwithmonkeys wrote:You guys just need a higher red line. Being able to go to 8000 will fix that shifting issue.
- 10 Nov 2017 11:57
- Forum: Project Builds
- Topic: "Hey" my daily driven race car!
- Replies: 215
- Views: 70814
Re: "Hey" my daily driven race car!
You guys have almost have me convinced to go to 4.44's for next year... My only hesitation is that my max speed in 2nd will be reduced by 10mph (from 65 currently to 55). I'm afraid that this might actually slow me down in some events, as I will have to be shifting to 3rd more often (with the 3.90 I...
- 08 Nov 2017 13:51
- Forum: Project Builds
- Topic: "Hey" my daily driven race car!
- Replies: 215
- Views: 70814
Re: "Hey" my daily driven race car!
I'm enjoying the discussion. One thing I have wondered about with autocross, is how best to really quantify the effectiveness of changes. Yes, a change in tire pressure, alignment, etc may make the car feel better, but did it really make the car faster? With a new course every event this is very dif...
- 07 Nov 2017 10:33
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: SEMA 2017
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2983
Re: SEMA 2017
Doesn't this apply to about 75% of the cars at SEMA? It is cool that our little cars are getting more popular. More aftermarket support is never a bad thing!510wizard wrote:Did notice that some of them seemed to be thrown together with not enough build time.
- 19 Oct 2017 10:46
- Forum: Not Datsun/Nissan related?
- Topic: 2017 SCCA RunOffs
- Replies: 63
- Views: 18455
Re: 2017 SCCA RunOffs
For anybody who missed a race or two in the live broadcast, the SCCA has them posted on their site.
https://www.scca.com/videos?categories= ... 17-runoffs
https://www.scca.com/videos?categories= ... 17-runoffs