wagon jon Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Very impressive work. Are there some engine bay shots that we can peep at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndAnotherOne Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Definitely in for more pics! Fantastic work my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 The first event was scrubbed early due to an oil leak and a small fire. The second event went much better with the car handling very well, but definitely a handfull. I have a complete track toy that is working as expected with some more development in the works soon. 2.5 neg rear-camber, 2.7 neg front camber. ~Relatively soft springs with big sway-bars. It has fantastic grip and lets me put power down early in the turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthZ Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Nice clean car man... love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 That looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I'm curious, did you leave your R200 unpainted because you don't expect it to last long? Every other part of the car is finished to the max, so I really noticed that the diff case is not. Expecting failure? Studying these pictures, hard, there is a lot to learn from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsicard Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Bjhines: Very nice datsun! Where did you find the front fender vents (Fish Gills)? Am very interested in using these also on my 71 240Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 wow. beautiful car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 The fender vents are from a late 1970s Pontiac Trans Am. There were a few different types of vents, these were the most functional of the various designs. I certainly hope the differential lasts a long time. It is BRAND NEW with factory paint and a little surface rust. It is a VERY sophisticated LOM-59 NISMO 2-way CLSD with 12 disks, low ramp angles, and low breakaway torque with strong lockup. It is plumbed for an external cooler with front top return and an extra 1.5qts capacity in the cooler, filter, and lines. I have a temp gauge for the diff and it never gets above 250f. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbs70z Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Very clean!! Very sweet!! What kind of caster are you running and what spring rates? Also can you use your windows in the doors or are they removed do to door bar clearance? Again very sweet and clean!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Plastic side windows for towing in the rain. I have to leave them out on track for safety rules. I am using 6 degrees caster in front. I get that with a combination of offset upper mounts and adjustable tc rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Beautiful job! This is definitely an inspiration to me. Thanks for documenting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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