Apex engineered just released 510 parts

[Diabolic kustoms]

Just ordered the rear suspension for the 510

[iceman510]

I'm curious as to how the rear toe and camber adjustments will interact as they seem close to the same vertical plane.

 

This basic design is similar to the rear of my Galant VR4 (and others I am sure), which I always considered somewhat an evolution of the 510-type IRS.

Edited May 11, 2022 by iceman510
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[Diabolic kustoms]

I was wondering about that, I'll tell you as soon as I get it

[demo243]

Sub’ed ! Really excited to see what this is all about

[jeffball610]

I have contacted them trying to get more information. I'm running an R200 with CV axles and 5 lug hubs all from a Z31 and I'm hoping this can be modified to accommodate them. I also need to know that this will stand up to the abuse I will put it through on the track. Currently the semi-trailing arm set up is limiting me and it will only get worse when I flare the car for more tire width. I've imagined this style of suspension in my head and I'm hoping they have the knowledge to make it work properly.

[Diabolic kustoms]

From what I understand as it comes it just fits the stock diff, apex has sold a lot of z car rears to guys running hi horse ls's  so I'd think they would know there stuff. I met the owner a few years ago and he came off as a pretty smart guy..

[fiveoneO]

Thanks for sharing.

[ctdavid73510]

I would be interested to hear from anyone that gives this setup a try. I'm still evaluating options for modifying my stock rear crossmember. But this looks like it may be a better route.

[paradime]

Looks more stout than the stock IRS. I've run a slotted rear X-member (that's well sorted) in my SR20 swopped 510 for over 10 yrs. Keeping 400hp planted with even a tiny bit of trail-through toe shift is a serious issue. It appears the pivot points at the X-member and the inner link position are "closer-ish" to parallel which would make toe shift less pronounced and keep the tires planted. Before shelling out $2K for the beta version I'd like to see the suspension move in an animation.  

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

On 5/11/2022 at 8:52 AM, iceman510 said:

I'm curious as to how the rear toe and camber adjustments will interact as they seem close to the same vertical plane.

 

This basic design is similar to the rear of my Galant VR4 (and others I am sure), which I always considered somewhat an evolution of the 510-type IRS.

I just looked at the design, and from what I can see, toe and camber are completely accounted for with the geometry of the two rear links. Looks like they even have built in a bit of camber gain during the cycle.

[Diabolic kustoms]

.I'm still waiting for it, but I will post pictures when I get it. On this install I definitely won't be pushing it's capabilities

[62 bugzilla]

I will be installing both the front package and rear  package on my car soon. I talked with them and it seems to be a well engineered product and very adjustable as well. Will accept r200 diffs too. I'm doing a ls conversion and need larger tires so i'm doing a mini tub and this rear suspension arm set up with allow wider t=wheel and tire package i want a 17x 10" with a 285ish.

[demo243]

^^^ look forward to hearing your thoughts on the kit once installed!

 

definitely interested in it for the next 510 build.

 

 

[toylet]

Updates?

[KELMO]

OP was last here 08/22. Also, I think he had a thread about selling the car. Not 100% sure on that.

[62 bugzilla]

So far I haven't seen one installed system front or rear on a datsun 510 and really want to hear feedback prior to purchase if possible. Looks awesome and no problems stand out I can see but I've been the guinea pig before on new parts and it can have some growing pains that come with it. If Apex put one on a car with pics and deatail write up I'm sure they would sell a lot more of them. 

[Diabolic kustoms]

I bought this for my long term project so it wouldn't be installed for a while, but I'm thinking I might put it in my new purchase and then just buy another one for the other car. 

[Jesse C.]

Now with pictures. 

 

https://www.apexengineered.com/store/p102/Rear_Suspension_Kit.html

[datzenmike]

Don't people just slot their cross members any more?

[Diabolic kustoms]

2 hours ago, datzenmike said:

Don't people just slot their cross members any more?

No cause there all rusted out..lol

[thisismatt]

Id let someone else guinea pig it. Already issues with their Z rear conversions

[iceman510]

20 hours ago, thisismatt said:

Id let someone else guinea pig it. Already issues with their Z rear conversions

 

Where are you seeing/hearing that Matt?  I'd be interested to hear the concerns.

[thisismatt]

2 hours ago, iceman510 said:

 

Where are you seeing/hearing that Matt?  I'd be interested to hear the concerns.

Mainly dpan on FB. Personally had my own concerns about the strength, not that I'm in the market for one. I'll see if I can find a post about it...

[datzenmike]

 

The stock one is boxed and the LCAs are wider with two mounting points. I would think it would be stiffer than this one.

[Diabolic kustoms]

I can say that when you're holding this in your hands it's a lot more burrly than the stocker