Sketch_hs Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 time to polish the final wheel, be back in 2 hours lol my hands~! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xonix_digital Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 sheesh... don't you have a job? I wish I could polish MY wheels all day on a Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 WHEEL POLISHING IS A BITCH! I don't think they have seen more than soap and water in 35 years One kinda done after a couple hours (no joke!) lots of imperfections but my hands hurt. This is hard work! BEFORE been cleaning up inside a bit... lots more will be done in here later whats going on in your garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sketch_hs Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Little wash and wax is helping a lot lol ************* image re host************* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Bumpers mostly off, looks better and over 120lbs shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Originally Posted by stackz 120lb in bumpers?? serious?? and omfg now that you've got bandwidth...please for the love of all thats holy get rid of those wheels... hell, sure the tires are nice...but sell them on craigslist or something. my eyes!!! Yeah I was amazed how heavy that ♥♥♥♥ is! But, I was even more amazed in how much you can feel the weight lost! There is a noticeable improvement in braking and acceleration as you would expect, it was a little more than I expected actually. The real improvement was the steering and suspension feel! Even with the shot to ♥♥♥♥ suspension and tie rod ends (new parts in the mail!) the difference is massive! I suspect it's due to the placement of weight - the farthest point from the center of inertia. Simple physics really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackice280zxt Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Originally Posted by stackz 120lb in bumpers?? serious?? and omfg now that you've got bandwidth...please for the love of all thats holy get rid of those wheels... hell, sure the tires are nice...but sell them on craigslist or something. my eyes!!! Yeah I was amazed how heavy that ♥♥♥♥ is! But, I was even more amazed in how much you can feel the weight lost! There is a noticeable improvement in braking and acceleration as you would expect, it was a little more than I expected actually. The real improvement was the steering and suspension feel! Even with the shot to ♥♥♥♥ suspension and tie rod ends (new parts in the mail!) the difference is massive! I suspect it's due to the placement of weight - the farthest point from the center of inertia. Simple physics really. Dont listen to those honda tech fanboy ricers. Let me guess they want you to put rotas on it rust the hood and put a picnic blanket on the front air dam. I like the rims but what doI know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 yeah about the wheels - I don't mind them at all. Period correct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Well just decided on a basic set up for now suspension wise. Tokiko HP spring strut combo. Highly recommended for a street car by lots of datsun guys - we'll see. Pretty cheap anyways, about 400 shipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Suspension and tie rods should be here today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 New tie rods on! Steering feels much better! No more looseness! About 25 min both sides. Old ones are super worn out... worst i've ever seen. Drivers side tie rod is reverse threaded! Caught me off guard lol Still waiting on the new struts/springs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 Yay it's here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 is this the one from grass valley sketch? whats yo real name we live in the da same area and ill be getting a z soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 suspension in. rears are a pain! pics and road test tomorrow... too tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 is this the one from grass valley sketch? whats yo real name we live in the da same area and ill be getting a z soon yes grass valley kinda but really it was "forest hill" -Tyler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xonix_digital Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Do those Spring/struts lower the ride height at all over stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Drove the car about 250 miles today with the new suspension and tie rod ends. WOW, it's a completely different car. It still has the "old" feeling you could say, but the steering response is smooth. Handling is light years ahead of the blown stock parts. Still needs some work to be really great, but I'm very happy with the results. The car is enjoyable to drive around town, and on the highway. The suspension felt mostly smooth and not to rough - save for some crappy San Francisco Roads and some bad parts of the freeway. Ride high has evenly dropped about 1.2 inches all around. Looks great but still easily covers speed bumps and steep driveways. I averaged 25 mpg over the trip. Mostly freeway cruising about 70-85 mph, avg 75 or so with the 4 speed. This included some spirited back road driving, SF traffic and hills, some full throttle/high rpms. I would guess purely cruising at 65 it would do 28mpg, maybe better with a 5th gear (lol). Around town the mpg is poor however... probably because I keep winding it out in the lower gears! Pics tomorrow! it was a long day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 where did you buy the suspension from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 ebay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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