Jermaine Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 hey guys, this is my 12 turuck as of next friday, i was so excited i couldnt wait too post. im planning to get it as low as the australian law allows or a bit lowere lol (10cm clearance) . and get it as jdm as possible. i dont have an overly large budget, so lowering it will be flipping the load leaf and king low springs in the front. and that most likly wont be low enough. what else is a good cheap mod that i could do ? i was thinking or realocating the front number plate to just under one of the indicators... waht do you think of that? p.s. already has some black meshies with a chrome lip. looks pretty cool but wonldnt mind getting something a bit bigger maybe 16's? here is the pic :) sorry since its about 400kms away atm this is the best one i have :) Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 she is pretty i really like it Quote Link to comment
420n620 Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 B UTE teeful and Welcome :hyper: mour pic's please. there's a few members on here that will be able to help you that own one or two or maybe mour. :cool: Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 welcome to ratsun Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Good lookn rig!!! :wub: and WELCOME TO RATSUN!!!!! Meow i needs me some more photos Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 i think i would just drive it first Quote Link to comment
Jermaine Posted July 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 more pics up soon as i pic it up this week! ASAP! so excited!!!! Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 The larger the tire, the higher the 1200 will sit. Go with 17" wheels, but use a low 40 series tire. The black mesh rims look good. Flipping the spring will lower it a bunch (my ute has it), but it stiffens it too much. Lowering blocks are better for ride quality. King-brand springs will lower the front nicely. Quote Link to comment
Jermaine Posted July 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 thanks ggzilla i will probably go. with lowering blocks now . and i was looking at the king springs which will take it down 3 cm below stock height . which doesn't seem very much . what is the stock ground clearance height on these? :) Quote Link to comment
rusty12ver Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 What size are the meshies? How bout some close ups of the ride? Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 The factory ground clearance (with the factory 12" wheels) is 170mm. The lowest point is the bottom of the differential housing. Quote Link to comment
Jermaine Posted July 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 brang ot home yesterday :D pics up in one sec :) Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Nice! congratulations. It is a short wheelbase (standard length) as there are 4 hooks per side. And it's 1979-1989 judging by the grille and the brown interior. Quote Link to comment
Jermaine Posted July 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 yeah its an 83 model and it has nissan on the motor and nissan on the centre console :cool: Quote Link to comment
Jermaine Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 just moved my number pplate to under my left blinker :) ( passenger side in aus) looks alright exept the plate looks a bit big lol pics up tomorrow Quote Link to comment
Jermaine Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 i took the latches of and put a gate latch on the inside. i think it looks alright but i want your opinions? should the latches stay or go? with the latches with out the latches (if i decide to go without the latches a will weld up the wholes cut of the hooks and repaint):D also here is a pic of what i did with the numberplate.tell me what you think!!!! :D Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Looks OK. Can you remove the P Plate, or will that take time? I think it looks good with the tailgate latches on. Mine has them removed which also looks good. I would leave them, no preference for me. Quote Link to comment
Jermaine Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 the P plate is ziptied there, and i get a fine if i drive anywhere without it :( Quote Link to comment
Pumpkn210 Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 the P plate is ziptied there, and i get a fine if i drive anywhere without it :( Explain? :unsure: Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Beware, student driver ahead! Quote Link to comment
Jermaine Posted July 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Explain? :unsure: well in australia when you turn 16 you do a test then you can drive with a fully licenced driver in the passenger seat for 1 year, during that time you have to have a "L plate" on your car. then you go for a driving test then you can drive around alone with 'red p plates' for 1 year and you are speed limmited to 90 kmh (55mph). then you do another test and the can drive alone with "green p plates" and you are speed limmited to 100kmh(60mph) for 2 years, then you do another test and you have your full licence :) Quote Link to comment
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