610s unite!!!!!!

[Simon89]

I got my tail lights fitted.

 

I have a bob tail that needs a little shaping and I'm waiting on some flares to turn up still. I'll be painting it a dark silver with the flares black like these cars.

[MicroMachinery]

You're the envy of every bloke on the island with a 180b.

[REDnGOLD]

i would love to find out more about that bob tail. aftermarket? BTW, black wheels are tits

[Simon89]

i would love to find out more about that bob tail. aftermarket? BTW, black wheels are tits

The bob tail I am using comes off a Holden torana XU1. It has a round hole for the lock already in it and it is about an inch wider that the boot lid either side. I just need to mould the ends of it to suit the rear fenders. I got it off ebay for $80

[Simon89]

That's the spoiler on a torana trunk lid.

It fits perfectly across the trunk I just need to ad more meat to the ends to bring the arch down about an inch

[REDnGOLD]

nice.. would love to see it once its on d car. In fact, would love to see ur whole car once its done

[Simon89]

nice.. would love to see it once its on d car. In fact, would love to see ur whole car once its done

It's far from ready, I'm getting the rust/dents fixed next week and ideally i'd like to have it painted by christmas. I'm still waiting on a heap of parts to arrive like '73 JDM SSS front grille, fender mirrors, adjustable lower control arms and adjustable castor rods and rear coilovers.

I already have front coilovers and camber tops, a bigger sway bar, new carpet, JDM round dash and R31 skyline rear disc brakes.

My wish list (which will happen in time) is HR31 front struts with R32 GTR brakes bolted on and a non turbo SR20 with quad throttle bodies

[Simon89]

change of plan now  :rolleyes: , im putting a f20c in the 610  :devil:

[REDnGOLD]

interesting. What tranny can u use for them honda enginea that is direct fit to our datsuns?

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EDIT: just saw a link to a 510 w/ f20c engine & tranny bulit.

[bonvo]

bout to say the f20c is found in the s2k and is already rwd

[Bentaxlebob]

Got to remember the S2000 is a way much lighter car. Small 2 seater convertible. The 610 is a much heavier car.

[REDnGOLD]

no sir. S2000 are about 2800+ lbs while our 610s are 2200 - 2300.... give or take.

U are prolly thinking of miatas w/c is about the same 2200 at least for the 1st gen.

 

edit: 1st gen miata: 2080lbs (soft top only)

2nd gen miata: 2350lbs (soft top only)

datsun 610: 2290lbs

 

 

 

http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/590579-what-makes-an-s2k-so-heavy/

[Simon89]

I'm buying the motor out of my mates toyota ae86 which he just brought back from america. I'm getting the motor, box, loom and standard ecu. The loom has already been adapted to suit the ae86 so it will be very easy to make it suit the datsun, the hard part has been done. 240hp from a 2l motor that revs to 9000 rpm in a datsun just sounds like a lot of fum

[Bentaxlebob]

Ok "sir".

 

I am surprised a recent model sports car 2 seater is about same weight as the 1973/76 Datsun 610. What a dissappointment for Honda fans to learn their recent 2 seater sports car is as heavy as a 1974 sedan !

 

Go figure

[ProjectFeint]

Not that surprising when you factor in all the safety equipment that goes into a modern car.

[Bentaxlebob]

Yet surprising.

 

I'd understand a sedan with all electronic gadgets and all, but a small 2 seater convertible ?

 

I am surprised.

[bonvo]

im not think about it the whole car is run by electronics there is a good 7-10 computers in the damn thing miles of wiring not to mention all the safety crap including the srs system roll bars all that good crap what surprises me is that a first gen miata is lighter though i wanna know where your getting your 610 weight figures my car weighs 2300lbs with my fat 330 lb ass in it and a full tank 

[Simon89]

Being a convertible they have to put a lot of extra bracing in the body to make up for the strength you loose without a roof.

[Bentaxlebob]

That is ok guys. You do not have to agree with me, we can "agree to disagree"

 

My idea of a light sports car , small and convertible 2 seater is different. Had we talked about a larger car ( i.e. Nissan 350/370 ) then I could understand.

 

Yes there are many things in that car that could add matter but there are also many lighter items ,parts and materials used, aluminum, plastics, even wiring being of better conductive copper which is lighter yet more efficient.

 

We all have different expectations. Enjoy what you have.

[REDnGOLD]

Ok "sir".

 

i meant no offense on that expression. I meant respect. sorry for misunderstanding.

Before my 610, I had the 1st gen miata. Those soft top frame are about 80lbs & that's manual. The soft top itself is 12-15lbs & that is w/ plastic rear window. S2k's softrop frame are heavier & the soft top has glass window. Them alone are prolly 220+ lbs.

[Bentaxlebob]

No worries dude. No offense. Just used the sir word to reply to your comment.

 

That motor (S2000) is a great motor from what I've heard for a while. Given the weight similarities it should be a great choice for a 610 !

[q-tip]

To give a weight perspective, a friend on mine recently have to dismantle an early to mid 90's Porsche 911. The complete wiring harness weighed more than 300lbs on a fully loaded car, just the wires not motors no computers attached.

 

 

I also now own a 610 goon. Oics to come....

[Simon89]

Fender flares and bluebird-u badges were today's delivery

[nismo dr]

[Burabuda]