510T Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Bubble gum ;) I haven't figured that out yet. I think I'll bend up some brackets to attach the top to the dash frame. I will most likely also anchor it to the tunnel with some moar bracketry and maybe some self-tappers. I might be able to use some of the leftover rivnuts from the flare job... I will work on it again soon, I've got to get some material to cover it and order my cup holders. It looks like 'bracketry' isn't a real word, lolz. Obligatory oic: 2 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I think I'll bend up some brackets to attach the top to the dash frame. I will most likely also anchor it to the tunnel with some moar bracketry and maybe some self-tappers. I might be able to use some of the leftover rivnuts from the flare job... I will work on it again soon Stock style bracketry isn't too tough to make? 2 Quote Link to comment
510T Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Cool, I have never seen that before. That is more than I had planned. I was just going to use some little 90* hardware store brackets bent to my needs. I also plan on a connected ebrake boot and armrest at some point :) Quote Link to comment
freetheoranges Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Ace Hardware carries circular magnets with a hole in the top for mounting or whatever. Strongest is 96 lbs strength I believe. Mix n match ? I think that's the route I'm going to go on this concept. EDIT: can I see a pic of your sub/power situation .. 1 Quote Link to comment
510T Posted August 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Ace Hardware carries circular magnets with a hole in the top for mounting or whatever. Strongest is 96 lbs strength I believe. Mix n match ? I think that's the route I'm going to go on this concept. EDIT: can I see a pic of your sub/power situation .. Sure, here it is in all it's glory. Just a little Sound Ordinance powered 8": For power I used an available wire that used to go to the coil or ? from the fusebox. I pulled the switched 12V from somewhere behind the dash, I think I used the dome light wire or something, can't remember at the moment... 1 Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Stock style bracketry isn't too tough to make? can i ask what this is out of, i love the stock look of it!!!!!!! where can i find me one o dem.... Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 can i ask what this is out of, i love the stock look of it!!!!!!! where can i find me one o dem.... It came from a late 620 truck. :thumbup: But lots of late 70s and early 80s Datsuns had this style console, so... 2 Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 can i ask what this is out of, i love the stock look of it!!!!!!! where can i find me one o dem.... FWIW: I think the set I've got, says "'78,79,80" on the underside. I'd sell mine, but the logistics of one half being in storage in KS, and the other half here in AK, makes things difficult! Quote Link to comment
KlassicMotion Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 One more, the reason I've been working on this (besides being able to see my gauges): Front speakers! I had to get these operational for the 5+ hour fun run tomorrow! I've only ever had the 6x9's in the back and the 8" powered sub. What hand brake setup are you using? Quote Link to comment
510T Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 The handbrake is from the same Maximas that we get calipers from for the EDP 200sx/Max disc conversion kit. I think it's the first FWD model... No console updates, just been working a lot. I did drive my 510 about 325 miles today for work. Almost 4000rpm and 85ish MPH the whole way to Chico and back, calculated about 31 mpg's :) 1 Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I get about the same milage isn't it awesome 1 Quote Link to comment
510T Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Yeah better than most L's ;) 1 Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Better then my daily driver miata and it has a non turbo 1.6 Quote Link to comment
Janksun Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I get 28-32 on the freeway. And that's high rpm shifts, and going about 75-80. With an L16 and a weber :p 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I get 28-32 on the freeway. And that's high rpm shifts, and going about 75-80. With an L16 and a weber :P I've never topped 18mpg with an L16. :rofl: Except the bone stock auto car. It actually managed 21mpg. ^_^ Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I'm getting 24 freeway with dual 40mm side drafts..... .....all in tuning..... 2 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 .....all in tuning..... Oh, I know. I like it fat so I can run more advance. :rofl: Plugs are easy enough to change (every 15k miles or so), and that mid-range boost is nice for the L16. :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 My high comp l18 would get 27 as long as I kept it under 7 grand if you revved it out to 8500 you could watch the gas gauge drop . So what gears are you running in the rear bababoey 1 Quote Link to comment
510T Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 3.9 right now I would like to go back to 4.11 one day though. Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 3.9 right now I would like to go back to 4.11 one day though. mmmmm 4.11s…. I love my 4.11s…. 1 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 I got 4:11's in my VLSD R160 :) KAT+4:11's=OMG!! 1 Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 I hope that r160 holds Quote Link to comment
Son_of_a_Datsun_Guy Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 I get 19 on the freeway... 2 Quote Link to comment
Josh K. Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 It will. I don't beat on my drivetrain. Side stepping the clutch and burning rubber is how you kill diffs. If I do then ill swap an r180 ;) Quote Link to comment
510T Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Autocross yesterday! It was another great course layout. Fast, flowing and not really any slow technnical turns. We had a moderate turnout and were granted 7 runs each, the first 3 of which counted for points. I started off a little sketchy as the tires and course were cold. First run 52.392 Run 2, Still a bit loose, 50.581 +1 cone Quote Link to comment
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