beezebeau Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Just wondering if anyone is running the 300zx non-turbo 26mm z32 front brakes with the bracket from BEEBANI with Chevy rally wheels (15x8). I think the rally's have a -19 offset. I have the rims on the truck already. I'm looking to upgrade the front brakes and figured I would ask. I'm brand new to the Ratsun community and I will be posting some photos soon, looks like that's what everyone wants anyways from the newcomers. Thanks guys. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 I'm not a 521 guy. I just came here to say welcome to ratsun! 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Yeah, welcome. Next post send us some pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 How fast do you plan on being to not have the Z32 brakes be overkill? Bee's D21 brackets or Klotz's 720 brackets are beyond adequate for damn near anything you will need. Not to mention...all that brake, just to be hidden behind a set of K5's. Tsk. 1 Quote Link to comment
beezebeau Posted July 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 flatcat19, I've done my research and I've noticed how much you don't like overkill z32 brakes. I'm not swapping in a 400hp monster or anything, just getting a set of z32 calipers for very cheap here locally. The brackets I mentioned are 6's as far as price goes compared to the hardbody and the 300zx that he offers… $150-$160 bucks or so. He told me they use the same brake lines, 280zx bmc, rotors from an Isuzu or Honda passport, so the only thing left is the price difference is pads? Maybe $10 difference in the end. Not trying to step on anyone's toes, I really can't because I'm ignorant to the 521 bbk process. I really would like to know if my wheels would work though, if not, no biggy I'll get the hardbody bracket. 1 Quote Link to comment
beezebeau Posted July 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Btw, thanks for the welcome guys! Currently have 2 1971 Datsun 521's. One is the nicer shop truck (white), the other is a flip I'm doing (maroon). It even has the super rare Datsun towing mirrors! Just need to figure out how to post these darn pics… 1 Quote Link to comment
beezebeau Posted July 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Trying out Photobucket app. Woops 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Keep trying.. use the img tag from photobucket 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Go to photobucket click the picture once that you want to upload, next click the link icon on the bottom next a box will appear click the direct right side middle box it should turn yellow, that means you got it. Now go to the box on the bottom of the thread like I am in now, click the photo upload button another box will open right click in the box paste, hit ok, boom you should have your photo uploaded.. Welcome aboard 1 Quote Link to comment
beezebeau Posted July 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 I'm having a little trouble, I got through all the necessary steps and at the very end step after right clicking and pasting the image link in the url box here on ratsun, I hit "Ok" and it's like the site won't allow it and freezes and I have to close out my browser and start all over again. I have tried both the direct and image ways. Has anyone else experienced this? In my experience, a lot of other forums are easier to post photos and don't require photobucket. I'll keep trying. 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 don't use ie, use chrome or firefox also, welcome 1 Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 I use flickr. And I don't use the image button, just post the bb code. Only post from my phone or tablet. 1 Quote Link to comment
beezebeau Posted July 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Ok, practicing a little bit here guys. Using photobucket, thanks hobospyder. http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/beezebeau/IMG_20150629_165604_zpszxhsonov.jpg~original http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/beezebeau/IMG_20150612_135648_zpspumqz32i.jpg~original http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/beezebeau/IMG_20150528_211956_zpsbz7hb1wu.jpg~original 1 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Welllllll I guess I dont know how to work it any more or its being stupid. 1 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 For some reason I had to upload this photo in my photobucket.. yours didn't work when I copy the code. 1 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 I use the pb app. 1 Quote Link to comment
beezebeau Posted July 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Well thanks uberkevin! I'm still going to play around with it, I also have the pb app, so I'll play around with that too. How I got the links to actually "kinda" work was from downloading firefox and using pb through it instead of Internet explorer. 1 Quote Link to comment
beezebeau Posted July 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 I feel like a moron now. All you need to do is creat a photobucket, upload selected photos, right click on the photo, click copy and then go to ratsun reply to topic, right click and paste. Bam. I'll try and post some more photos. Really would like some help with the caliper question I have, going to go pick up an entire z32 set of 26mm aluminum calipers tonight for only the price of a few 30 packs of beer. Only problem is, it's about an hour away. 1 Quote Link to comment
beezebeau Posted July 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Here's a couple photo's of the maroon one with the original Datsun towing mirrors. This truck actually runs better that the white one (stock carb, everything). The only downfall is the body needs a lot of work. My supercharged 350z is in the background. Just bought this house a few months ago with a giant shop in the back that has been a dream. This photo was after I bought the white truck (I purchases the maroon one first a while back) and WITHOUT any modifications to the suspension. 100% stock other than the Chevy rally wheels. Here's me in my pops 32' Ford Tudor sedan I love my cars to have some awesome brakes and suspension over a quarter mile time. Here's the rest of my cars and some cool equipment in the shop as of late. I have the coolest chick on the planet to let me do what I love. 1 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Sick dude! I don't really care for red but that maroon one is pretty nice. 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Your own tire machine? Lucky! 1 Quote Link to comment
beezebeau Posted July 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Thanks guys, yeah I got tired of taking them off then loading up my wheels & tires, driving to the local tire chain, paying for dismounting, mounting and balancing for my race and winter tires to be changed over again and again. It was always like $90-$100 a pop. I figure it'll pay for itself in no time! Plus I get to hook up family and friends! :rofl: Wheel weights are kinda expensive though... 1 Quote Link to comment
beezebeau Posted July 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Welp, seems like I'll be the test dummy for the z32 front brakes with Chevy rallys. I'm positive a few people in the future will want to know the outcome. Now all that is left to do is figure out what master cylinder to go with (non power assisted- leaning towards a 71-77ish? 280z size 7/8) since I'm keeping the rear drums for now and all the new lines, fittings, pv, pushrod bolt modification. Once I get the brackets from BEEBANI and somewhat installed, I'll update the thread. Input on anything I've mentioned is welcomed guys. Quote Link to comment
beezebeau Posted July 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Update- You'll need 1/2 inch spacers and longer wheel studs. Quote Link to comment
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