trackzpeed Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 I've been away out of country for a bit...... Next AutoX race is August 20 and I'll post some video of that when available. I pulled off the rear tail light surrounds and gave them a refurbishing. Finished in satin black with the aluminum beauty ring intact. Looks really nice with black bumpers and other black bits. I'll post some pics soon. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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trackzpeed Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) Video from this past weekend. Top 4 for me separated by 1.3 secs from top time.... They all run full race tires and I'm on 200 tread wear. 2nd run of the day.... Not my fastest run (I went 2 secs faster than this) Edited October 23, 2017 by trackzpeed Deleted video since Vimeo tried to sell us crap instead of my posted video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 In the process of rear suspension and axle upgrades. Santa came early today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 Waiting for my 300M stub axles and 108mm 930 cv half shafts to arrive. I'll change it all out this winter and she should be bullet proof. I almost converted to 8.8 rear end but I'm in so deep to what I've got, and it works so well, I decided to run all of this instead. One of the great Z vendors is putting the finishing touches on a complete 8.8 kit that will be super trick..... But I can let his cat out of the bag just yet. Keep your eyes and ears open...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMS Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Nice! Is this a new design for Techno Toy? Didn't they used to be made of square tubing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim.d Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 (edited) On 9/26/2017 at 11:48 PM, trackzpeed said: One of the great Z vendors is putting the finishing touches on a complete 8.8 kit that will be super trick..... But I can let his cat out of the bag just yet. Keep your eyes and ears open...... GASP WEEEEEEEEEEE Edited September 30, 2017 by tim.d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 T3 has had this design for awhile. They are pretty bullet proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 Axles arrived. These are so stout! Great off season project getting all of this installed. Updates will follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Those axles do look stout, how much torque are they rated to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 Torque, I don't know, but I believe 800 Hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 There is a design problem with the DSS adapters. DSS didn't mill them to bolt up from the inside of the CV however provided hardware with nyloc nuts to bolt through the adapter and nut up on the backside of the diff stub axle flange. There is no way that works with the limited space. The button heads from the stubs pressed into the axle are already very limited on space. Multiple contacts to DSS for a fix of the problem and I'll I got was "get shorter bolts" and "we've never seen studs pressed into the stub axle like that". For the amount of money I paid for this "bolt on no fab solution" this is really pathetic..... when I tear is all down this winter I'll have it machined myself and it will work fine. Just giving the community a buyer-beware for the DSS product and crappy service from their so called Tech. To be fair, everything else DSS provided is top notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 4 hours ago, trackzpeed said: Multiple contacts to DSS for a fix of the problem and I'll I got was "get shorter bolts" and "we've never seen studs pressed into the stub axle like that". For the amount of money I paid for this "bolt on no fab solution" this is really pathetic..... when I tear is all down this winter I'll have it machined myself and it will work fine. Just giving the community a buyer-beware for the DSS product and crappy service from their so called Tech. To be fair, everything else DSS provided is top notch. Did you talk to more than one person? Can't imagine that the guy who designed it hadn't seen the press-in studs. Sounds like you didn't get far enough up the chain. Aren't the CV joints the weak link on many of the 930 style axles? The diameter isn't worth much if the CV joint fails. Torque and horsepower aren't the same thing. And multiple posts from the past have laughed at the 800 or 1000 HP claims. Nonsense numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 These are the larger 108mm 930cv joints. They should hold up fine for my LS1 swap... I'm putting down around 350 to the wheels so no worries. I went with the DSS half shafts cause I used there 300M stub axles with 108 mm 930 companion flanges which was my concern for failure on the track. I believe the R200 CLSD diff stub will hold up fine too. I'm not a 1/4 mile guy and I rarely if ever perform dump clutch burn outs. AutoX and road course for me..... And I can roast the tires any time I please with my right foot only. I've only worked with Mike at DSS..... He initially gave me the "we'll get it figured out and working" line, but has since offered no real solutions and failed to answer numerous emails since. At this point, I don't trust them to half ass this thing so I'm going to fix it right myself. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 Last race of the season for me tomorrow. I didn't get to run as much as I'd like..... family comes first but I was consistently top 5 on street tires. I'll post video when the day is done and post updates on my axle and suspension swap in the off season. Still love this car.... LS swap was the best car decision I've made in a very long time. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) IMG_2290.MOV IMG_2291.MOV A couple of quick clips from my last race of the season. And the finished fuel cell product with proper under structure and lid/cover. I was running my mock up stuff for a year without a problem but this is much better and stronger. Time to tear into the rear end LCA's and axles. I'll be moving up in tire size at the rear as well from 255 to 275 17's. Found a tire that will work and will help with the much needed grip. Jim Edited October 23, 2017 by trackzpeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Sorry guys. It seems the video won't play with the new site format....... I'll have to get a Vimeo clip posted later. Edit- It plays fine on my PC just not mobile stuff.... I am such a techno dufus! Edited October 23, 2017 by trackzpeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Oben Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I have virtually the same shafts with 240Z stubs for now and the adapter from the 930 to Z stubs 280 stubs later. The 930 CV are the standard of the industry. 03/4 cobra guys use them up to 800 hp. Great upgrade. Now I need (ok want) those arms. Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 I have come to realize that DSS stands for Drive Shit Shop not Drive Shaft Shop. I purchased their full bolt on axle kit and stub axles rated to 800 hp. Absolutely none of their "bolt on" product bolts on my Z. The adapter to diff stub axle is designed wrong and the hardware they sent will never fit....... After 3 weeks of doing my own research and sourcing my own hardware I finally came up with a solution to make the adpter work and fit albeit with ZERO input or help from DSS. Tonight, I went to test fit the new OEM bearings on the new wheel stub axles from DSS and they slop all around! The bearing surface on their stub axles measures 30mm and my stock stubs are 32mm. I am so freakin pissed right now! My car is totally torn down and nothing DSS sent me fits or is compatible with my 240Z. DSS part numbers are DAR-1 and DAR-WHEEL......... DO NOT BUY THIS CRAP! The only thing bolt on about it is that it bolts to itself beautifully. To bad it just won't bolt into a Z as advertised and the tech support doesn't know jack squat about Datsuns or its own product to help. Now I get the joy of trying to get my money back..... Oh joy! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH4DY Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Maybe reach out to Futofab or Whitehead. Z Car Depot also has 930CV conversion stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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