Busta Nut Posted April 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I have a set of rims like those 300ZX I think, just wondering if you used any spacers and what thickness they where? I have a 72 sedan I want to use them on with 280ZX struts and adjustable coil springs. In the rear you don't need a spacer.....I added an 8mm spacer just to give it a better stance. In front....I had stock struts and HAD to use an 8mm spacer and the tire size I ran barely fit.....I couldn't go any lower cause the coil over nut would hit the tire..... My understanding is that the 280zx strut sucks the wheel in another 3/4"........so you would need a 1 1/16" spacer to fit those wheels up front I have a 195/50R15 on those rims. Hope this helped..... Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Thanks for the info Busta, that will help a lot. One more question, what's a good source to get spacers for the 510? 1 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted April 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 I got mine from Napa Auto Parts......they were for 5 lug pattern..... I couldn't wait for the right ones cause I was under a deadline.....so I made them fit...... Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Thanks for the info Busta, that will help a lot. One more question, what's a good source to get spacers for the 510? also on the rears I had to use sticky weights with those same rims because the clip on would just nick the a arm in the rear 1 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 also on the rears I had to use sticky weights with those same rims because the clip on would just nick the a arm in the rear Thanks as well I will get some notes together on this info. I may just use them on my 72/510 I've had the longest since about 1979. It's at a shop getting the trans swapped and then to should be able to go if I do not run into much trouble with the gas tank (rust). It's been setting up in the garage with my other cars. I have the rims with new tires so why not use them now rather than later. 1 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted April 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 also on the rears I had to use sticky weights with those same rims because the clip on would just nick the a arm in the rear This is true......but not if you space them..... This reminds me.......on very hard turns the front weights would hit the tie rod ends also...... .......that doesn't last long if you drive like I do. 2 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Again thanks for the info. If I use the rims on the 72 /510 I'll just use shortened stock struts. I can't slam it like yours because if I take it to New Orleans the streets are are NOT slammed friendly. I like the way your car looks with those rims. Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Drove her out to the coast yesterday to put things to a minor test......I say minor cause the Madame was with me and she gets white-knuckled when she feels the g-force kickin' in.... ......still trippin' about that damn roll-over...geeez.... Felt great though...tight and smooth.....no rubs....no bottoming out.... :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: 2 Quote Link to comment
DottiBlue Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 I think I have some stock rear 510 springs floating around if you want them. 1 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 I think I have some stock rear 510 springs floating around if you want them. Sure....bring'em by when you can..... Quote Link to comment
mttam510 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 The front LCA mount is single shear on a 510, and holds up a lot more weight. But you are definitely right about bolt size. The front single-shear LCA bolt is HUGE. :thumbup: I'll just add that the load applied to the front inner LCA pick-up (14mm) is triangulated (the load is taken through the strut and LCA together....so it's not a fair comparison for load application. That being said, you are definitely spot on in the rear lower stud. It has been a long time since I have worked on mine and remembered the 10mm bolt but forgot about the 16mm stud that it threads into. I am in the process of fitting up new dampers and just pulled off the shocks over the weekend to reveal the stud that I now need to adapt a 5/8" spherical bearing to. @ Busta if you want to try those Koni's out let me know. I can dyno them up and provide a printout of the force vs. velocity curve to show they are working as they should. Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted April 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 @ Busta if you want to try those Koni's out let me know. I can dyno them up and provide a printout of the force vs. velocity curve to show they are working as they should. I'll give'em a shot.....I have something in mind :sneaky: The print out is not necessary...... Bring'em by anytime.....or I can come by your place.....I'd love to check out your project PM sent............................................................................................................................................................................................ Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted April 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Cleaned up the two other wheels......... Unpolished & polished....... 2 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted April 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 ........and since there was hardly a rub or scrape....... ....you know what we had to do.......... put the other 2 tires to see if rubbing goes on.......... 1 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted April 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 New moar lowar ride height.......... So far so good but I didn't get a chance to go far........ 3 Quote Link to comment
freetheoranges Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Nice stance. Keep 'er there for the fun run. 1 Quote Link to comment
housew Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 x2, thats looking nice. 1 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Nice stance. Keep 'er there for the fun run. x2, thats looking nice. Thx guys!! Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Went for another short spin........... All seems well.......the ride is much bumpier though.......which I don't mind.......... Load it with some people and I might have some issues............but I rarely have people in it.......... I'm pretty happy with it :thumbup: :thumbup: .........now gotta finish those wheels :sneaky: 1 Quote Link to comment
Draynor Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Looks killer man!!! Getting the exhaust tucked up nice and high on my wagon was the best thing I ever did!!! Now it's the bell housing that scrapes lol! The exhaust leaves the manifold and goes directly up and over the transmission. Was a tight fit with 2" pipe but managed it... 1 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I need to do that...........but I would have to have my header shortened...... My header flange and the part that dips under the LR axle are the parts that have scraped so far.......... ................not bad enough for me to do something about it though :D Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 New height in action shot 1 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Got myself some fancy valve stems........ 3rd wheel polished......... 2 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 ...............and an impulse buy from ebay for the shop...... 4 Quote Link to comment
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