fivetenguy Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I think I'm going to go with the Federals. They are about $120 less than the Yoko's and I've read too many mixed reviews with the Yoko's. If I'm going to pay around $360 for a 14" tire I expect it to be pretty good. I've ran the Falkens on my VW and am very pleased with the grip and life and not to mention the price for a full set (under $200 shipped). Should be getting the heater valve and some hoses from Japan this week. I should start on the floors (cut and weld behind the passenger seat) pretty soon after replacing the valve. That has been holding me back because I don't want anymore coolant on the floors. 1 Quote Link to comment
fivetenguy Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Got the heater valve and a couple of hoses from Bproject in Japan on Wednesday. Only took a week to get the parts. Not bad. Also, ordered the Federals yesterday. Should be here by Wednesday. Hopefully these new tires will be small enough to clear the fenders when turning. 1 Quote Link to comment
fivetenguy Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Not much happened this week. Installed the heater valve and hoses. Charged the battery for a while and turned the car on for about 20min so the water would circulate so I could check for leaks. Now that the heater portion or the car is done, I can start on the floor repair this weekend coming up. Also, the new tires should show up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment
fivetenguy Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Nothing exciting this week. Repaired the rust and cancer issues and started putting the sound deadening on the floors. Getting tired of working on this car. I want to drive it already :devil: This weekend I'm going to try and get one of the 185 tires mounted and test fit them on the front to see if they're going to work. Behind the passenger side. My welds aren't the prettiest but the hold ;) Behind the driver's side. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Getting tired of working on this car. I want to drive it already :devil: Don't feel bad. I'm at 8 years and counting... :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
fivetenguy Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Don't feel bad. I'm at 8 years and counting... :rofl: To your defense, you've done a lot of major modifications to your car. Quote Link to comment
fivetenguy Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Progress continues with this little beast. Finished putting down the sound deadening and cut out some carpet to make a little more welcoming. 1 Quote Link to comment
fivetenguy Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Got the new tires mounted and am quite pleased with the difference in stance and look of the lower profile tire. The old tires were 23" in diameter and the new tires are 22". The wheels now clear when steering. No more fender rubbing when turning the wheel. The front is no problem. I can adjust the height or the camber, but the on the rear it's another story. I'm planning on getting the rear leafs de-arched to drop about 2" and adding another leaf to have the same spring rate (150lbs) as the front. It looks like I will also have to get new U-bolts made since I can't find small radius ones for these skinny diffs. 1 Quote Link to comment
Profile Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Looks like the wheel studs do not pass thru the lug nuts. Looks like they only go 1/2 way thru. Bad idea Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Looks like the wheel studs do not pass thru the lug nuts. Looks like they only go 1/2 way thru. Bad idea Those look like fairly long lug nuts though... The rule of thumb is not studs sticking out, rather that your depth of thread engagement must be more than the diameter of the stud itself. So on a 12mm stud, you need at least 13mm of thread engagement. 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 To your defense, you've done a lot of major modifications to your car. One or two things yeah... ^_^ I think the only part of my car that is original is the unibody itself... :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Got the new tires mounted and am quite pleased with the difference in stance and look of the lower profile tire. Huge improvement! :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
fivetenguy Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Huge improvement! :thumbup: Yeah, right? I couldn't believe how much of a difference it made. Those tires definitely look better than the 60 series. Quote Link to comment
fivetenguy Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 One or two things yeah... ^_^ I think the only part of my car that is original is the unibody itself... :rofl: Well let's see, just off top of my head, independent rear suspension, right hand drive, fender flares... :rofl: Quote Link to comment
lcgarcia98 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Sweet Five. Love what You are doing with the coupe. 1 Quote Link to comment
lcgarcia98 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Is she a 73? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Is she a 73? Nerd alert: You can easily tell it is not a '73 because of the chrome overriders, the front bumper location, the different lower valence, and there's no seat belt light on the dash. :rofl: Quote Link to comment
fivetenguy Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Is she a 73? It's a '72. Nerd alert: You can easily tell it is not a '73 because of the chrome overriders, the front bumper location, the different lower valence, and there's no seat belt light on the dash. :rofl: Dang DF, I'm learning more and more about the details of these cars thanks to you. Quote Link to comment
lcgarcia98 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 I really didn't notice it. I myself got a 72 and a 73. Fivetenguy Could You take a close up pictures of all the labels on the car.Please. I am going to get them reproduce for my 72. My doesn't have any. So if any of You need any let me know. Quote Link to comment
fivetenguy Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Which labels in particular do you want? The ones under the hood? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Dang DF, I'm learning more and more about the details of these cars thanks to you. They made a lot of front end changes for the '73 model to try and pass crash standards (same as they did with the 510). They added big all rubber overriders, beefier bumper brackets that moved the bumper 2" farther out, and the lover valence has bigger openings to suit the taller brackets. Compare this photo of my car ('73) to your front end. 3 Quote Link to comment
lcgarcia98 Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Basically all the labels on the car you have on it Fiveguyten, Hate to bother You, You been so busy with Your coupe. Could You email me the pictures? I think there is a limited pixels you can posted here. I need those on the highest resolution possible. lcgarcia98@yahoo.com Datsunfreak that is a sweet sweet coupe. That is what I am shooting for with my 73, with the TS front spoiler and rear wing witch I got both. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 That's much better. B) Nice 1200 too! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
lcgarcia98 Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Thanks, She is long long long way to be like Yours. Those tires look sooo good. Did you get it with the lettering or painted it yourself? Love what Fivetenguy is shooting for with his Coupe. Quote Link to comment
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