DRIVEN Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 If you don't have them -- you need them. Made a noticeable improvement on my car. Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 not on mine but yet to drive the beast so i should probably try them... ihave the troy ermish steering kit and i thought i didnt need bump steer spacers with it Quote Link to comment
Siqx20 Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Im liking it. seeingit in white makes me wish my 710 goon was a 510 even more... not that i dont wish that everyday anyways lol. Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 If you don't have them -- you need them. Made a noticeable improvement on my car. x2 . You know within 5 minutes of driving if you need them haha. Makes driving less surprising and more enjoying for sure Good on you for getting those bumpsteer spacers Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Thanks again for those measurements. Now it's just time to crack a few sets out! I'm pretty sure that my car needs a set of bump steer spacers pretty bad... I can't wait to make a few sets and throw them on. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted August 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Well I got the bolts. Should be going on tonight. But first, need to wait for the driveway to clear up... I know I need them, but driving isnt terribly exciting right now, just an issue with ruts really. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted August 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 So these are 1" spacers. The bolts are M12x1.25, I am using 55mm, which seems about perfect with a Lock washer. And magic! Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 I shouldn't have, but my key sucks anyways. Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Niceeee. Gotten it in yet? I wish I had the money to get one before his last run. Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 I shouldn't have, but my key sucks anyways. Dddddooooope! I'm definitely doing that one. Gotta rat the button tho. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Niceeee. Gotten it in yet? I wish I had the money to get one before his last run. Well didnt check the mail until this evening, say 8:30pm. I have tomorrow off from work, so it goes in then. I should also say, when I replaced my suspension bushings, the front end lowered itself 1/2 an inch. Now my floor jack doesn't fit under unless I pull up on the bumper. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 It was good to meet you yesterday. I would have chatted longer but I had to track down the Keeper a Skib for parts/money. Push button start will be legit. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Good to meet you to Tristin! No worries. Got the push button mounted. Since I have no steering column shroud, I decided the button would look odd out in space. So new place it is! and now what my column look like: On a side note. Looks like my DD is no longer my DD. Since my sister crashed her van, she is going to buy the Jetta from my mom (dumb move if you ask me, I have been begging to sell the Jetta for awhile now), which to me was always unofficially my car, as in I was handed the keys since my mom got a new car, and my current car had just given up the ghost 3 days prior. Oh well, I think worst of all is all the good memories my friends and I have had in the Jetta. I am now not going to touch the car maintenance wise and just watch it fall apart with my sister driving it, I was the only reason that car still works. So time to save up for a new car. Yes that means motor plans are delayed, but that is life. New plan is winter 2013/14, so time to save for some good parts :) So now I need to figure out what the next car is gonna be. I have a few ideas. Currently I am thinking of a Toyota Pickup, Tacoma most likely. A Volvo 850 Turbo wagon. BMW E30 4dr. Or a S30... The BMW gets bad mileage but I still love these cars, The Volvo is fastest probably without modifications, Tacoma is most useful, and well a S30 is well a Z car... Tacoma's are a tad pricey, but findable. Volvo 850s are fairly cheap, and nice cars, just wish it wasnt FWD. Really I want something practical, and either of those could be. Oh and a tacoma, I want a 4dr... just easier to get people in and out. Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 . The hood release cables were designed to not quite get in the way of the clutch pedal,, but just enough to worry about it ... :rofl: .... I can't remember the last time I actually used the pull handle ... :lol: Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 . The hood release cables were designed to not quite get in the way of the clutch pedal,, but just enough to worry about it ... :rofl: .... I can't remember the last time I actually used the pull handle ... :lol: been like that, well since I pulled it down before I even did the primer. Never bothered me enough to put it back. Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 .... I can't remember the last time I actually drove a datsun ... :lol: fixed. Sorry Indy, had to do it :rofl: Quote Link to comment
fo0manchu Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 the e30-325e gets decent gas mileage compared to the 325i. Pretty slow though. how about the older 240 volvo wagons? 4 cylinder rear wheel drive, they even have the turbo model and the run forever and have lots of cargo space. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 the e30-325e gets decent gas mileage compared to the 325i. Pretty slow though. how about the older 240 volvo wagons? 4 cylinder rear wheel drive, they even have the turbo model and the run forever and have lots of cargo space. Yea, I kinda want faster and decent mileage, something the e30 doesnt offer, really sucks because I have wanted one for as long as I wanted a 510, and I think they look similar... Problem with the 240, its replacing a 2001 Jetta, with power everthing, leather, 30mpg, a very nice modern interior that somehow felt tighter than most new off the lot cars. Really I need to drive a 240, but I am just not the hugest fan of their looks, but I do like them and respect them... Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 the e30 goon is a pretty sweet car if u can import one... Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 The 240s are ridiculously tough. They're heavy and drive like trucks in stock form. Even the turbo models aren't quick. However, they are dirt cheap and the yards are full of cheap parts. Like most cars, if you want to throw some money at them they can be made to handle and perform well. Just remember, IPD = idiots pay double. I have a soft spot for manual transmissioned 242s and 245s. My brother just sold a '69 145 that was superior to my 510 in almost every way. Overdrive, dual SUs, 4whl power disc brakes, underfloor storage, quieter, smoother, etc... . If you can resist the urge to improve it (and who among us can?) they make pretty good daily drivers. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 the e30 goon is a pretty sweet car if u can import one... Touring... n00b 1 Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 too much wheeler dealers for u ..mate... 2 Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted September 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Ok, No real progress, just been driving it everyday. I now have 2 license plate lights. I ordered some leaf bushings from Mexico, should be here any day... actually I just checked the mail, post office decided I have to pick up the box, tuesday that means. Bought a Cargo dome light lens, My first NOS part ever! And I have started redoing my door panels. This time how I want. Doors are gonna be last, still gotta figure out something I may want to do...I bought some 1/8th inch ABS Sheet from TAP plastics. So far only have cut out 1 panel, but its the only one with a bend. These panels are going to receive foam and marine vinyl over them, black of course. Also contemplating new speakers before I finalize anything... Started with buying a box of panel clips (Au-Ve-Co 11460), and a jigsaw. Anyways, here are some pictures of what I have been doing. (Yes I used flame to bend the panel). Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Progress is always good. :thumbup: How much were the ABS sheets? Do you think they would look good uncovered? Quote Link to comment
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