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    Aluminum Series 1 hatch vents

    in Body Kits & Paint

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    Yeah, getting enough molten aluminum is the hard part. That's my issue with the valve cover now. I think I figured out how to make the hollow inside by suspending an inner mold in the middle.

    But what sand did you use? I have some now but I feel that granule size is too large and leaves my castings splotchy.

    Aluminum Series 1 hatch vents

    in Body Kits & Paint

    Posted

    This is awesome. Im in the process of building a casting setup like yours with a "blast furnace" (on the small scale of course) and start sand casting. I want to do those datsun emblems too!

    And ive been trying to figure out how to do a valve cover.

    But awesome work!!

    McKinney Motorsports Coilover install

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted · Edited by R3VO 3VOM

    Sure some have more bells and whistles, but in the end, to my knowledge, the point of a "coilover" itself is in the end, to adjust ride height.

     

    But again, I readily admit that im just being anal on the topic.

    Not to be a dick here. Ha. But if we're getting super anal then a coilover is "coil spring over strut" so technically coilovers by definition aren't height adjustable at all. Just the association with coilovers we add with height adjustability by common terms. But you are right about the dampening; don't see too many coils out there that don't offer this though I must admit. But you are correct.

     

    I know they aren't the Mckinney kit, but one of my local S30 buddies had some D2's custom built for his S30 and in the process of getting the tubes welded on for the coils, the shop welded the front tubes on the back and the back tubes on the front. Long story short he is pissed.

    Air conditioning

    in Nissan RB Forum

    Posted

    I have absolutely no clue how you guys' A/C brackets clear. I've read I can use one off a KA24DE with some spacers as it puts the tensioner on the top, and since I do not have a power steering pump to hit, should have enough room.

    rb20de Neo - Yes there is such a thing apparently

    in Nissan RB Forum

    Posted · Edited by R3VO 3VOM

    Not much to it; if you look closely, there's a blank installed. Knock the blank out and after you've coaxed the dip stick out of its original place, install it where the blank was. Take the blank and knock it into the original dip stick hole and done.

    Yeah. This is something I regret not doing before I installed my RB. Now I have to do it in the car. Oh yay.......

     

     

    Little known engine like that RB20DE NEO is the RB26DE RWD. Yes, it exists. I've seen one. Autech made it I believe. The one I saw was done by Autech anyway.

    Modern Car most like an S30 ?

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted · Edited by R3VO 3VOM

    BMW part prices are so high!! In comparison to some of the others on the list that is. They always say, B.M.W: Bring my wallet. ha.

     

    With that being said though, the Z3 coupe is one heck of a performer. Too bad they are rare and pricey.

    Modern Car most like an S30 ?

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted · Edited by R3VO 3VOM

    Mine is an AP2 as well. I sit the lowest in an AP1 and highest in '06 and up AP2. I think it's a function of how old the foam is, plus the '06+ got different seats. Otherwise, the AP1 and AP2 are identical in size.

     

    Not sure what you guys mean about MX-5 vs. Miata, since they're the same car. It's like trying to differentiate an S30 and a 240Z.

     

    Miatas do seem like a fun sandbox though, if you can fit.

    Sorry. meant the third gen NC miata. I've only every heard them referred to as "MX5"'s whereas the others are more "Miata"'s.

     

     

     

    Take a look at the Saturn Sky Redline. It feels similar to a Z on the road; the interior is quite a bit different, but the shift quality is decent and the engine is *very* responsive. Also, 10K is not a hard price to find on a Sky, since they aren't made anylonger.

    I've always been kinda on the fence about these. They, and the solstice, are nice cars. But that wrinkle in the top on the back part is so ugly. It should be pulled tight like ferrari's and such. To me it looks like they just got lazy.

    Air conditioning

    in Nissan RB Forum

    Posted

    75 280z with rb25 and the McKinney mounts setup, ac bracket and tensioner clears the stock 280z swaybar just fine.

     

    What exactly does your bracket look like? I bought my bracket and compressor off a buddy because my engine set didn't come with one. I have RB20 with Mckinney everything and the tensioner sits exactly where the front sway bar is. I'm so lost. Mine is a '76 so not far off.

    Modern Car most like an S30 ?

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    Great minds think alike! Although I have no idea how you fit in there. I'm 6'2" and I'm looking into getting lower seat rails to be more comfortable and not have to duck down to see traffic lights. This is with an OEM hardtop which already gives me another inch or so of headroom. A "wider" person will have trouble fitting the bolstered seats and getting in and out can be difficult. With that said, it's a small sacrifice (for me) to make for such a fantastic car!

    Well it's an AP2. If that means anything. Never really sat in an AP1, but they look sorta smaller-ish. Like the miata and the MX5. I fit in the MX5 but not the miata; my knees touch the dash unless there is a race seat installed. I've driven my buddies race miata with the seat bolted to the floor with stock dash and I fit nicely.

     

    But for price, if you mod the seat in the miata, it is defintely one of the better options. So many mods and such. So many parts. And they aren't terrible in reliability.

    With that being said, I just got home form getting gas and while I was there, a miata serves in and parks. The driver and jumps out, lifts the hood, and a huge cloud of steam comes out.  

    240Z clear turn signal lenses

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted

    Don't know if you want to pay retail, but Klearz.com has them for $125. http://www.klearz.com/datsun.html

    How did your turn signals come out? I am anxiously waiting for my amber inserts.  

    They are looking really good. I'm sort of cheap and don't want to pay retail but it's looking like I probably will. It's a super easy conversion. Selling a valance and my stock 240Z markers to a buddy so I'll probably use that money to buy the lenses from Klearz.

     

     

    I got a set from eBay. They shipped from Taiwan, came with everything I just used the old rubber cause it was tapered.

    I think it was 45 dollars shipped to the states.

    http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=160925057401&kw=160925057401

    Thanks, But not these. I meant the lenses under the bumper that were only on the 240/260Z. Those are more side markers. 

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