JustinOlson Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 http://performanceforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67224281 Regards, Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Not much additional information. To save the rest of you some time, read the posts from Nero, he seems to be the only one that has any information on it, hard to say how accurate it really is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diomedes Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I've had the pleasure of seeing this car compete at a few hillclimbs. It's a weapon, for sure. Consistently one of the fastest cars, and always gets the most attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Tim Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Looks like a 2+2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Not much additional information. To save the rest of you some time, read the posts from Nero, he seems to be the only one that has any information on it, hard to say how accurate it really is though. Post #28 seems to have a lot of specific info though. The videos are pretty cool, the car goes like stink. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diomedes Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I *might* be going to a hillclimb in Morwell on saturday. I bet he'll be there. Is there anything you want photos of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest da-man (is not!) Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I *might* be going to a hillclimb in Morwell on saturday. I bet he'll be there. Is there anything you want photos of? I'd love to see the t-case and diffs, as well as the front suspension. I would also like to ask him about which items they really are, to dispell the myths, and to look at the feasibility of doing something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diomedes Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 OK. So... I couldn't get photos of suspension, or drivetrain. The entire underbody is covered by an undertray. There's a diffuser on the back, an airdam on the front, and sideskirts. So no photos for you. I talked to the man himself, Kevin Mackrel. He uses a chevvy V8 6 litre, according to the sticker on the hatch, a transfer case from a Hilux, and a powerglide 2 speed transmission. The chassis and suspension is still all essentially datsun. R200 rear, and R180 front. The hubs... "converted to 6 stud" in his words. The CV's I think are subaru. So there. It's simple, basic, mechanical, no-bullshit, and fast enough to be kicked out of every dirt-racing event there was, which is why he hillclimbs. The most interesting think I take away from this is that he runs an R200 on the rear, and r180 front which take the 700+ AWHP (according to dyno). He didn't mention any breakages of diffs. I didn't get to talk long, but there you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diomedes Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 oh I forgot. Photos on my photobucket account. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v142/Diomedes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Wonder what he uses for front suspension... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I really like the front air dam. Also, notice the front hub lug count? Thanks for taking the time to get these pics/info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB280ZT Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 About to say how did they manage an 8 lug setup on that car?? HB280ZT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 About to say how did they manage an 8 lug setup on that car?? HB280ZT It's 6 lugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 The most interesting think I take away from this is that he runs an R200 on the rear, and r180 front which take the 700+ AWHP (according to dyno). He didn't mention any breakages of diffs. If you look around here there is a pic of a Z doing a wheelstand with the nose 5+ft in the air running a R200 diff... I also think people underestimate the R180 for power capabilities. With about 30% power to the R180 it should be getting around 210hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 It rides so high! Thats stock, or higher ride height on a 280z. I wonder if thats what makes him go fast, keeping all the geometry (dynamic camber gain) correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I feel like I missed a thread somewhere. I remember seeing this thing maybe a year back or so doing a 4 wheel burnout at the start of a hillclimb. I haven't seen anything else until this here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Jon, you may have missed some threads. Here are some links to some AWD Z threads: AWD 240Z thread another AWD thread... BTW if you watch this video he obviously has at least a three speed. That has probably changed as Diomedes has seen a 2 speed in the car more recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted February 3, 2008 Administrators Share Posted February 3, 2008 If you look around here there is a pic of a Z doing a wheelstand with the nose 5+ft in the air running a R200 diff...I also think people underestimate the R180 for power capabilities. With about 30% power to the R180 it should be getting around 210hp. EXACTLY! The R-180, when used up front in an AWD Z car, should be able handle pretty much anything thrown at it torque wise, even with slicks up front! In a milder street tire shod AWD Z application, I would even consider the R-160 up front. This is really a topic for another thread. I feel like I missed a thread somewhere. I remember seeing this thing maybe a year back or so doing a 4 wheel burnout at the start of a hillclimb. I haven't seen anything else until this here... Pretty cool huh? It would be nice if we could talk him into writing up a page or six, detailing first hand, his cars build up and performance in our projects section... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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