q-tip Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Sucks not having a place to work on shit. You daily yours correct? I used to, I dont anymore, too many idiots on the road. 2 Quote Link to comment
Leche Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Congrats on getting your car running, it's a big milestone! 2 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted November 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 I used to, I dont anymore, too many idiots on the road. I hear that. Makes me nervous also.. Congrats on getting your car running, it's a big milestone! Thank you! I'm stoked! I need a new steering wheel... mine is like 12.5" which is stupid small. I'm contemplating whether I want to go removable or not. Only real reason would be a second layer of defense from thieves. Seems like they could just just use vise grips so not sure that's a good deterrent. I have a keyed battery cutoff that should be enough to throw someone off.. 1 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 A well placed kill switch is a good security measure, I have the perfect place for mine I just have to put it in. I highly suggest a bigger steering wheel, I had one of those tiny grant gt's that are cheap and easy to get them I had a nice Nardi wood wheel that was bigger and mobile have a suede personal that is the same size as the Nardi. Big improvement going from the grant to the Nardi/personal. Maybe we could meet up and you can get a feel for the bigger wheel in my car see if you like the size or not. 2 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted November 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 I'm definitely going 13.5". Is that what yours is? 1 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted November 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Video or it didn't happen!!! lol :) Congrats! It's the best I could do... :) 6 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 I'm definitely going 13.5". Is that what yours is? I'm pretty sure, but I dont remember the measurement honestly. 2 Quote Link to comment
Duke Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Awesome to see it moving! Looking forward to more progress! 2 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted November 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Awesome to see it moving! Looking forward to more progress! Thanks! Me too! I gotta go beat Jeff and Sam at autocross and push them to do some hillclimbs! 2 Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Awesome! Thanks! The stance is perfect. If I didn't know better, I'd think those flares were stock. I like them! 3 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted November 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 I'm having a cage builder stop by Saturday to look over the car. I might contract him to build a TIG welded 8 point cage. I might even pay him to hang the quarters and finish the rear sheet metal. We'll see. I want the car on the road so I'm willing to expedite. I've done everything myself so far but it might be time to fork out some cash in order to enjoy it sooner and get the fit/finish the car deserves... I didn't want a cage but with all the panel replacement I'm worried the car will twist and buckle the roof if I race it hard. Also thin sheet metal is not very reassuring when bombing down I5... I'll know soon enough. I will have new lug nuts and driveshaft bolts waiting when I get home Friday. Then I can get back to work! 3 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 I'm having a cage builder stop by Saturday to look over the car. I've owned two 510s with full cages. One piece of advice, try to keep the door bars as low as you can. :thumbup: It gets old climbing over that shit... :rofl: 4 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted December 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 I've owned two 510s with full cages. One piece of advice, try to keep the door bars as low as you can. :thumbup: It gets old climbing over that shit... :rofl: I'm gonna try. Gonna move the main hoop back as far as possible also. We'll see.. Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Thanks! Me too! I gotta go beat Jeff and Sam at autocross and push them to do some hillclimbs! Bring it!! :) A cage is just more weight to slow you down :) 3 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Bring it!! :) A cage is just more weight to slow you down :) Fact, but I'm pretty sure he's adding some power to compensate, but just a little. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Gonna move the main hoop back as far as possible also. This too! :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted December 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Bring it!! :) A cage is just more weight to slow you down :) And more torsional stiffness which translates to better handling :) Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted December 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Did a tape measure and string alignment today then drove the car up and down the cul-de-sac :) She runs pretty damn good for such a rough tune. The ground was a little damp and if you touch the throttle a hair too much in second gear the turbo spools instantly, next thing the car is going sideways :) Yowzer! She's gonna be an animal! 4 Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Did a tape measure and string alignment today then drove the car up and down the cul-de-sac :) She runs pretty damn good for such a rough tune. The ground was a little damp and if you touch the throttle a hair too much in second gear the turbo spools instantly, next thing the car is going sideways :) Yowzer! She's gonna be an animal! Oh well. Swap the L16 back in. It never had that trouble... 1 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted December 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 :) 1 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 I have an l16 we can drop in it if that turbo ka is too much for ya....it's has a pair of 44mm mikunis hanging off the side, buts it's an L16.... Quote Link to comment
kerleybird Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 I remember watching this from like... Years ago haha glad it finally moved under its own datsunish power! 1 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted December 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 I have an l16 we can drop in it if that turbo ka is too much for ya....it's has a pair of 44mm mikunis hanging off the side, buts it's an L16.... I think I'll be fine :) Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Offer stands. :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted December 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 I Designed my cage. I'm paying someone else to build it. I don't have the time as it would set me back two months. He's gonna pick it up next weekend! I didn't want a Full cage because of the danger driving on the street with no helmet. I did want torsional stiffness and roll over/side protection. I think this will accomplish what I want with the least hassle. 1.5"x.120" Wall DOM. TIG welded. 3 Quote Link to comment
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