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by nick_m
Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:43 pm
Forum: Tech & DIY Conversion Info
Topic: Spring length
Replies: 5
Views: 3404

Re: Spring length

Thats not really a straight forward answer, it depends on a couple of things The easiest thing you could do is talk really nicely to damon and see if he will give you all the info about what he used, since he has already done it with the same struts etc. That said most people use an 8" (200mm) ...
by nick_m
Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:05 pm
Forum: South Island Events
Topic: Datsun cruise 2/6/2008 Governers Bay (Pics)
Replies: 10
Views: 8363

Re: Datsun cruise 2/6/2008 Governers Bay (Pics)

haha yeah the sunny loves corners, its a handling machine.........
I think the funniest bit (for me) of the cruise was the sunny trying to get up the hill out of sumner with four of us in there with it in 1st gear screaming its nuts off and a line of traffic behind us!
by nick_m
Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:20 pm
Forum: Members Rides & Projects
Topic: Nick 1200 sedan Race car - Shit this things needs finishing
Replies: 331
Views: 133501

Re: Nick 1200 sedan

Just a quick update. The car is back from the sand blasters and is being cleaned up ready for primer, so i went in to have a look. Unfortunately the sand blasting turned up a bit of rust we weren't expecting. Most of it is just small holes, but there is quite a bad patch where the rear tub means the...
by nick_m
Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:05 am
Forum: Tech & DIY Conversion Info
Topic: A15 turbo help
Replies: 4
Views: 4126

Re: A15 turbo help

The other (read:cheap) way i have heard people doing it is just to lock the dizzy, I.E. no advance and just set your static timing to whatever gives you the most horsepower without detonation.
by nick_m
Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:05 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Car Events
Topic: Ashley Forest
Replies: 13
Views: 9699

Re: Ashley Forest

Yeah, there was a thing in the paper about it, they called it a freak accident, so they aren't looking for anyone to blame.
The guy was was an experienced rider and was wearing all his safety gear properly etc, aparently he just took the corner to fast.
by nick_m
Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:52 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: crazy ca18 powered morris minor
Replies: 6
Views: 5292

Re: crazy ca18 powered morris minor

I reckon it looks pretty sweet with the fat wheels, It would be a wee demon handler, a short wheel base 180sx!
I would love to do something like that, but alas my welding and fab skills are not quite up to it :)
by nick_m
Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: General Datsun Chat
Topic: Another reason the Datsuns and the Datsun Garage rock!
Replies: 18
Views: 11417

Re: Another reason the Datsuns and the Datsun Garage rock!

Hey haydon
have you looked at this one, probably still an alright deal even including shipping, as it is complete. Its getting hard to find complete original ones
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 048575.htm
by nick_m
Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:29 pm
Forum: General Datsun Chat
Topic: "How to" dyno tune
Replies: 0
Views: 2520

"How to" dyno tune

I found this awesome link which explains whats required when tuning with an aftermarket ecu and why.
So set aside a hour or so and have a read its very informative and incredibly interesting.
http://www.vems.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=97.0
by nick_m
Mon Aug 18, 2008 5:59 pm
Forum: Members Rides & Projects
Topic: Nick 1200 sedan Race car - Shit this things needs finishing
Replies: 331
Views: 133501

Re: Nick 1200 sedan

they are 195/45/14 hankook k105. Tony Tyre service on linoln road did them for me for $145 each, which seemed lika resonable price
by nick_m
Mon Aug 18, 2008 5:58 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: crazy ca18 powered morris minor
Replies: 6
Views: 5292

crazy ca18 powered morris minor

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=219069

This is seriously even if it is a morris minor!