prophet1012 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Posted January 20, 2013 First of all i am very gratefull i found this forum (ratsun) adn here in malta there isn't much datsun love...mainly small hondas. Iown a b310, was my dad's. he took care of it, he used it only during weekends and kept it in a garage since when be bought it. however having said that he never actually tried doing somthing extra to make it look sexier or faster :P . I will suceed him in such matters. I started this topic primarily for the purpose of recieving and giving tips and secondarily as a type of tutorial for fellow b310 owners who like me, own a stock one, which they wish to improve it (at leasts its looks) and don't have a clue were to start. Quote
prophet1012 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Posted January 20, 2013 here are some pic of my baby At the field Blackening bumper and grille A little bit dirty... When i tried to paint stock rims black Finally my friend's photo edit (don't mind it a lot it was done as a preview for myself) Quote
prophet1012 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Posted January 20, 2013 Just contacted ground control for front coilover kit, (these ones) https://technotoytuning.com/nissan/1200/front-ground-control-weld-coilover-kit-datsun-1200 . Their representative told me that will fot on my stock struts. Can anyone confirm? I'll buy them as soon as somone confirms they fit. My adventure begins :) Quote
Kirden Posted January 20, 2013 Report Posted January 20, 2013 Photo edit looks nice. That will be a really sweat ride when it is finished. I haven't paid much attention to any B310s yet, but I'll be keeping an eye on this one. Quote
datsunfreak Posted January 20, 2013 Report Posted January 20, 2013 Just contacted ground control for front coilover kit, Their representative told me that will fot on my stock struts. Can anyone confirm? They fit almost any Datsun, including yours. :thumbup: Quote
prophet1012 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Posted January 20, 2013 So those weldon coilover kits will fit y original struts, am i right? I must be certain before commiting 250 dollars, being a student and all. Still thanks for the input xD Quote
datsunfreak Posted January 20, 2013 Report Posted January 20, 2013 So those weldon coilover kits will fit y original struts, am i right? There will be some welding involved, but yes. Quote
prophet1012 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Posted January 20, 2013 Thanks again. Thats not a problem, my brother is an engineer...he know how to weld things xD i'll order today today then :D Quote
prophet1012 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Posted January 21, 2013 I need some help (once again), another user on this forum told me that the 1200 strut has a smaller diameter than that of a b310, i also found this "The B310 struts are larger diameter (51 mm versus 45mm) B110 strut housing is 45 mm diameter. The larger B210/B310 unit is 51 mm." On the 1200 forum. Does the mentioned diameter corresponds to internal diameter or eternal diameter of the strut. If is the external diameter the above mentioned weld on kit by ground control should not fit, am i right? If yes what kit should i buy? Quote
prophet1012 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Posted January 21, 2013 There will be some welding involved, but yes. Do i need to cut the strut shorter? Or do i just cut the perches and weld the coil-over kit? Quote
datsunfreak Posted January 21, 2013 Report Posted January 21, 2013 Does the mentioned diameter corresponds to internal diameter or eternal diameter of the strut. 51mm should be the internal diameter? I know I measured them at about 53mm on the outside. If you're worried it's too small, get the 510-specific kit. Quote
datsunfreak Posted January 21, 2013 Report Posted January 21, 2013 Do i need to cut the strut shorter? If you want to go down more than 1.5-2", then yes. Or do i just cut the perches and weld the coil-over kit? For a moderate lowering (see above), do this. Quote
prophet1012 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Posted January 21, 2013 I was going to buy the 280zx kit, since the strut diameter is 51mm...same as the b310's strut diameter. Is it a bad idea? Quote
ggzilla Posted January 21, 2013 Report Posted January 21, 2013 Do not buy a 1200 kit for any 13" wheel B310. Buy the B210 coilover kit. Quote
prophet1012 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Posted January 21, 2013 The ones they produce are those that fit b110 and b210 (which as you said have diferent diameter). Too dodgy for my liking to be honest. On the other hand the 280zx ones (https://technotoytuning.com/nissan/s130/front-ground-control-weld-coilover-kit-datsun-280zx) the same as b310s i.e. 51mm/2" . If it is a bad idea, please tell me why? Quote
ggzilla Posted January 21, 2013 Report Posted January 21, 2013 Well there you go. Why do you want a coilover kit? You can achieve the same thing by making the stock spring cup adjustable. Quote
prophet1012 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Posted January 21, 2013 Thats a fine idea. Still i prefer the coilover idea, it being seemingly safer, all in one package. Just for reference is it a bad idea to buy the 280zx weld on coilover kits? ( In my opinion they are the best option for b310 owner since their strut diameter) I apologies if i am nuisance, asking so many questons in so much little time xD Quote
ProjectFeint Posted January 21, 2013 Report Posted January 21, 2013 I think they are the same but go with the zx coilovers if you know they are the same diameter... Also to isolate the sleeve on the strut housing use some sort of rubber grommet or electrical tape, really helps with rattling. Quote
prophet1012 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Posted January 21, 2013 I think they are the same What are you refering to? With regard to the rubber and tape. You advice useing them as a type of spacer right? to remove the possible gap they may be between the strut and sleeve. Thanks for the tip. Quote
ProjectFeint Posted January 21, 2013 Report Posted January 21, 2013 The 510 and 280zx ground control coilovers, and yeah like a spacer... I forgot to do it with my coil install the first time :blush: Quote
Davec Posted January 21, 2013 Report Posted January 21, 2013 the 510, 280zx and the stock struts in your car have the same outside tube diameter. Quote
prophet1012 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Posted January 21, 2013 Later on tonight (here in malta being 11:45pm) i will post the conv ihad with the ground control representative....for reference Quote
prophet1012 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Posted January 22, 2013 I ordered these today for fun http://www.ebay.com/itm/271131650980?item=271131650980&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:L:OC:GB:3160&vxp=mtr Quote
ProjectFeint Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 that's a pretty cool deal on the valve caps ^^ Quote
prophet1012 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Posted January 22, 2013 This is the conversation i had with a ground control representative Question: Can you please check the internal diameter of the sleeves of the following coilover kit? https://technotoytuning.com/nissan/s130/front-ground-control-weld-coilover-kit-datsun-280zx My strut diameter is 2" or 51mm, do you offer compatible weld on kits for my Datsun b310? The 1200 weldon coil-over kit won't do since the strut diameter of 1200 is 45mm Reply: All our sleeves have a 2.06" inside diameter. (about 52mm). For the smaller strut casings, like the 1200, we use steel size down sleeves to go inside the aluminum sleeve. Our kit will fit your car just fine! Quote
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