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  1. I had the same question when I was installing my slotted rotors (fronts are vented but with straight vanes). I called a number of brake manufactures with great reputations and the answers I got were / and , depending on the manufacture. So I have to agree with John's reply....."Doesn't matter. Do what looks nice to you." I decided to go with the inner point of the slots leading. Currently I'm see certain manufactures using a squiggle type slot pattern that do not extend to either the inner or outer edge of the rotors. I suspect the important thing is to just have a travel path for the hot gases to escape from between the pads and rotors.

  2. Just a note.....if you do decide to use bushings, be sure they are not too long as this will not allow the ring gear bolts to clamp the ring gear securely. Many do not use the bushings and Precision Gear endorses this method.

  3. sweet!!! now hopefully it will be as fast.

     

    Fast? not with that old Honda twin...to small! Basically the bike looks like a quick way to the hospital (death trap)....but hey, maybe the guy is having fun building it, and that a good thing.

  4. Hi everyone,

     

    Just a reminder to those interested in attending this event. There will be a Z car corral for parking your beast....by far better than general public parking! Anyway, Mark Davey with Z owners of Northern California called me last night to remind me of the event and that a minimum of 30 spots must be confirmed to have corral parking. $65.00 per car (proceeds going to charity). More info can be had @ ZONC.org or give Mark a call at (775)267-0475. So start making plans and think about driving up as a group....intend to all the twisty back roads on the way up. Had a great time last year.

  5. Come on, we're living in the 21st century.....aren't we??? People used to think the world was flat too and that it was not possible to travel faster than the speed of sound. Oh well! The only beast one should fear, is the one that resides between your ears.................

  6. Certainly a sucsessful hunt!!! Nice to see our tax dollars put to good use. Unfortunitly, history dictates that the crap will contiue on, regardless! The good news.....we have the biggest and baddest toys! Just gotta love being an American!!! Whooraw!

  7. Thanks for the clarification! I came pretty close though, considering I have CRS (Can't remember sh_ _). Just one of those old guy things....hell, I feel good that I came that close, and I have the book.....just haven't looked at it in over four years!

     

    Tom

  8. I agree on this choice....especially considering the price compared to the other alternatives. Very strong carrier assembly. I love mine anyway! The folks at Precision Gear are very nice and very helpful. These units are made for the 12mm ring gear bolts but, the 10mm bolt ring gears will work just fine on these units....talk to the guys at Precision gear about this issue!

     

    you can always try a power-brute....

     

    LOM59-12

    R200 W/12MM BOLTS

    ALL

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    http://www.precisiongear.com/powerbrute.htm

     

    cheaper than a quaife.....

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    Where did you get the nismo lsd, by anychance do you have a part #

     

    Thanks[/quote']

     

    Alot of guys avoid the high price and availability issues of the NISMO LSD units and purchase LSD from Precision Gear. They are just under $500 and are just as strong. Check out Precision Gears website. The LSD carriers will be for R200....no R180 units.

  10. If I remember correctly, the weakest point in the early Z chassis is dirtectly in front of the rear wheel wells. A good four point rollber, with the main hoop securely attached to the beefy portion of the chassis just behind the seat wells and the back stays tied to the rear strut towers will certainly tighten up the chassis. Strut cross bars add some degree of stiffness too. Of course a nice cage with supports running forward to the front strut towers and down to the area where the front sway bar attaches will be even better. Just some food for thought!

     

    Tom

  11. Hey Brian, There is a book, written by Wick Humble (RESTORING YOU DATSUN Z) that covers all that you are interested in. I may not have the title worded correctly but, its very similar. I purchased mine from Motorsports Auto. You might give it a go!

     

    Tom

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