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I thought I would share some of the progress on my project RoninZ. Awhile back I wanted to do something different but still make my s30 handle better. Also wanted to find parts easily (cheaply). I asked and search for anyone that had done an s13 IRS swap into the s30 and found some old posts here in HZ and other forums. well I pulled the trigger and canibalized my s13 and put as much parts into the s30. The engine was going in also (sr20det) but that changed which is another topic. Anyway the IRS went in, a lot easier than I thought but, because of engine choice I couldn't use the s13 front suspension, and the z suspension was pitched. So, this brings me to this topic. I did some research and decided that I wanted to do the Double Wishbone/A-Arm suspension. I went with CA Chassishttps://www.cachassisworks.com/p-1556-a-arm-suspension-4x2-crossmember-custom-fit-factory-welded-crossmember-only.aspx Here is the crossmember with the disc before install on frame Here is the top view after install and fenders refabbed. Here is the A-Arms from underneath It included a manual rack and pinion The kit included double adjustable Coilovers and 13"Wilwood brakes (overkill?) Still at the shop and has not been on the road yet. I am hoping to go on Road courses with this car this summer. Thanks guys
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View Of double wishbone suspension before coilovers
RPS30.Drvr posted a gallery image in Members Albums
From the album: Ronin Z
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Windtunnel Testing the Datsun S-30 Z
RPS30.Drvr replied to Mikelly's topic in Windtunnel Test Results and Analysis
Well for now Im not putting in the turbo engine, instead Im installing a 5.3LS into it. Im still considering closing off the upper grille (above bumper) and opening up bellow the bumper. The air that goes through the radiator I will vent out the top of the hood. Like this Vette and this GT. what are your thoughts? -
From the album: Ronin Z
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From the album: Ronin Z
coilovers and 13" brakes -
From the album: Ronin Z
View Of double wishbone suspension before coilovers -
From the album: Ronin Z
Mounted new wheels on the rear. -
S13 Rear Subframe upgrade for 260z
RPS30.Drvr replied to grayson260z's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
Yes the rear part on a bar near where the spare tire was pretty easy. Yes right in the seat belt retractor pocket. I cut mine out. -
From the album: Ronin Z
Where I cut out the wheel well for the rear suspension -
From the album: Ronin Z
the bottom side where the rear mounts of rear suspension -
From the album: Ronin Z
The location of the front mount of rear suspension arms -
From the album: Ronin Z
top side where the new mounts for rear location of rear suspension -
From the album: Ronin Z
Filled in the cut out for s13 suspension -
My 240SX rear IRS swap into my 240Z
RPS30.Drvr replied to maichor's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
the S13 is a 240SX. I meant what I said. The s30 is a front rack mount. The s13 is a rear rack mount. the sr20 engine was designed with the oil in forward of the s13 crossmember. so If you put the sr20 engine in an s30 it would fit because it would fit behind the crossmember and the head would be right up next to the firewall. If you put an s13 suspension in the s30 you would have to put the sr20 way in front of the engine bay and the transmission shift would also be way forward. Or you could do like Kenny did and move the s13 suspension forward of the original s30 placement and put the sr20 oilman behind the suspension. http://www.nostalgicimaging.com/Project-SR71/SR-71/