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BC Racing DR Series Coilover Opinions???
Twisted46 replied to Gmagno's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
This needs to be added to the sticky, these look great for OTS. I have been looking at a lot of options and never came across them. -
2+2 Chassis Reinforcement
Twisted46 replied to Twisted46's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
I agree with what is being said. If it is a street car stick with the rails and box up the front end. A cage has no place in a street cruiser. Cage it up if you are headed to the track. -
2+2 Chassis Reinforcement
Twisted46 replied to Twisted46's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
I agree that adding strength to the frame rails makes a big difference and is probably the best thing you can do to street car, but is not the only option that gets you the same results. It also only addresses a single issue with the chassis and those using a cage are probably already past the point of frame rails. It is a good suggestion for street cars. However I do need to say for the safety of others that upgraded frame rails are NOT better or anywhere equal to a cage so please do not read this and think you can forgo a cage at the track. Apples and oranges. -
2+2 Chassis Reinforcement
Twisted46 replied to Twisted46's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
Sadly there is very limited info around about the +2s as they have never been popular but the little I have gathered is actually good news depending on how you look at it. Due to the possibility but unlikely event that someone would cram some victims in to the tiny back seat, Datsun had to up the GVWR which mean adding more heft which of course means more weight but also more strength in the center of the car. This will help if you are upping the power and launching the car a lot and reduce torque flexing but it still does not solve the overall issues of the chassis. you still need to focus on -
Drum brakes for a racing application
Twisted46 replied to AydinZ71's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
After trying the ZX "upgrade" I can't recommend it, I had trouble with caliper to rotor alignment and then overheating even with Hawk HT-10s. How that is with a ~400hp V8 but still shouldn't happen in a 30 minute session. I went with Wilwood and am happy now but I would stick with drums over ZX rears. -
Looks like I have cut springs... what now?
Twisted46 replied to AydinZ71's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
I cannot answer #2 if your question is what the stock cut spring rate is? The experts here will chime in. For #1, the short answer is yes. The long answer is maybe. Without knowing the use of the car exactly, it sounds like it may not be street driven that much. If that is the case you run less risk of "damaging" the struts on harsh bumps and pot holes. Regardless of use over damping a setup (taking load from the spring and putting it on the struts) is going to increase wear. How fast really depends on use and the specific combination. This is aside from the horrible characteristi -
Underwhelming Lap Times
Twisted46 replied to Twisted46's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
@heyitsrama I will certainly get some pictures of the firewall mount but It won't be apples to apples. I cut my OE hood latch out and welded in the plate your get with the JTR swap kit. There were already holes in that plate which allowed me to bolt the T3 mount up without issue. I can't comment on the rear brace as I welded my own up. And yes a welder is such a great thing to have That is a great find! -
Underwhelming Lap Times
Twisted46 replied to Twisted46's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
@heyitsrama 1. Hands down the biggest issue with these cars, I love my T3 bar but I am sure other work great too. Makes an unbelievable difference for the price. 2. HAHAHA, it is not funny but interesting that we seem to have the exact same issues with different setups, I used gorilla tape liberally and had no more leaks out of the filler neck. I am going fuel cell next season. because having to run in the sweet spot of fuel level is annoying at best. 3. I had the same issue , bowls would drain empty on the next straight after a tight corner. I have a Holley so the simple fix -
I hate to be this person but bolt patterns and wheel fitment are probably the single most discussed topic in the car world outside of which oil should I use. Also you have posed question you posted does not have a direct answer. There are two mustang 4 stud bolt patterns; one is the correct spread and back spacing for an S30 and one is not, neither is unique to only the mustang. What you should do is search for the correct bolt pattern and spacing for an S30 (a huge thread lives on this site) and then make sure the wheels you are looking at match what is needed. If you come back wi
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First off, sorry if this has been discussed but I searched high and low with no results. I am looking at using a Z32 N/A 5 speed on an LS using the G-Force adapter but am worried how far back that is going to put the shifter with the LS being snug to the firewall. Has anyone used this combo? I do not mind cutting the tunnel but just wondering if it is going to put the shifter in a bad location.
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Interest in Chassis Strengthening Kits
Twisted46 replied to sabiauto's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
I would agree with NewZed, for someone that has already started the reinforcement journey I would be very interested in select pieces but not the whole kit. -
Have you looked at APEX? That is where my money would go if I was going to drop that kind of money on a complete package.
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Underwhelming Lap Times
Twisted46 replied to Twisted46's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
@jhm I have a rollover/vent with loop coming off of the top rear port in the OEM tank. I have never noticed any pressure build up, sadly my OEM cap is not very snug. I have been on the hunt for a new gasket but can't find them. I absolutely do haha, although I do not plan on doing a surprise engine rebuild again this winter -
Underwhelming Lap Times
Twisted46 replied to Twisted46's topic in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis
@heyitsrama As requested: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZMTusthPTrX-YXbRUJZl4vM3uAgz9SC8/view?usp=sharing Ignore the tires rubbing the front flares a bi-product of wider front track I will need to address this over the winter. Also ignore the very incorrect time stamp, no idea how I did that. So this was my first full lap out and sadly ended up being my best of the day. Coming on to the front straight to end my second hot lap I got black flagged for spilling fuel out of the fill cap. Sure enough it was soaked so I taped up the gasket and that fixed the issue. Sessi