datsunboy

also, what's the rules on rod ends? I heard they have to be a certain type. The website says they are Teflon lined 3-piece type......good/bad?

they are Techno Toy Tuning https://technotoytuning.com/nissan/510/front-lower-control-arms-datsun-510

Yep, it has 2x M10 bolts/nuts though the ball joint/castor rod/lower arm, and 2x M8 bolts holding ball joint to lower arm. So "shouldn't" have any issues with cert by doing this? will get re-powdercoated so they shouldn't even know they were modified.

Hey guys. Got a question on modification of the front lower arms. The bit at the end fowls on the disc, and I reckon I can just chop this ring section off after the last ball joint bolts as it's not really doing anything? Thoughts? I could just grind it back for clearance but would prefer to just chop it all if possible (apparently some other Datsun arms dont have this ring).

woo hoo!! Coupe got its compliance papers on Friday!!! stoked and ready for the Datsun cruise to Akaroa!

I'd be more than happy for you to prove me wrong. but so far, theres only known 2 be 2 coupes in NZ....my blue one, and the older guys white one. got pics? details e.t.c.? the older guy (Les) has been doing work on his lately, inc a new paintjob (used to be white, and painted white again) he also doesnt currently have the coupe tail lights fitted, but does have them. He has owned his coupe for quite a while now....and doesnt know of any others in NZ

I bought the grille from Japan....along with a bunch of other bits other 2? you mean the other 1 coupe! coupes came out in 3 types.....the 1600 standard....the 1600 SSS and the 1800 SSS mine is a 1600 SSS (KP510)....and the other one in chch is a 1800 SSS (KH510)

Pics from getting some rust work done Datto Garage!!!

sure is! hey were all hand built werent they?

no this guy lives in chch. and has only one silvia...the 311 he doesnt have any S10/s110 e.t.c.

my bad....yeah its the silvia 311

chch is datto capital! the guy that owns the other coupe also has 2 other vary rare cars! he has a SP311 silva.....and a old prince skyline

yup as Mike said...thats a Factory KH510 1800 coupe....only one in NZ mine is a KP510 1600 coupe....only one in NZ so 2 coupes in NZ.....both in chch.....and had them both parked at my house at one time lol they are the same body....just differnt engine, trim and badging

cheers guys. mags are sold.....but Im keeping the spoiler, I like it too lol...so wont sell....but will only be on the car sometimes

yeah but If i kept the mags.....why stop there? lol....why not change the motor and suspension lol would love to.....but will just leave it original....had too many fines with the old motor lol

yup off JNC haha that says.....How many babies can you fit under the wheel arch? and then a couple of guess's lol it used to be way higher. so yeah guess it isnt completely stock....I cut 2 coils off the front.....cause it was just rediculosyly high.....it still high now so still looks standard but looks ok not stupid as before lol

Mike....yeah copied and pasted from another forum lol......edited post just for you yeah love it on the stock wheels....just need some whitewalls now mags already sold sorry man......will show up on a SR20 1200 sedan soon

updated pics..... quick old 510 with new 510 coupe my factory foglight grille new factory option hubbies factory hood vents (fake) badging and the latest pic out of the garage ready for the last cruise before it blew a frost plug lol

yeah thats me....that car is now jet black and looks awesome yeah thats the one man....tho I am keeping it original.....not fairly original lol yeah man fuck it was cold up there lol

cheers. this forum is wierd that you cant just reply to my original thread! lol its the only site ive heard of that does it this way....strange lol anyway lol I'll add some newer pics soon....thats just a copy and paste of my members ride thread from another forum (since our beloved datsun.co.nz is down)

Hey guys, old as member returning lol, so heres some pics of my coupe As this is the only KP510 in NZ I know of, I will be keeping it as original as possible. My coupe and my dads sedan:

yeah bart....just where does your loyatly lie in this datsun relationship!!!!

there is no "ideal ratio"...or every manufactorer would use it. It depends on the weight of the car...the type of motor ( where it develops good power ). Also you will find that different car manufactuers will have differnt ratio g/box's...which affects the diff ratio.... also the ideal ratio will depend on the style of how you drive... ie...want to get from a-b real fast...but don't often drive out on the highway, then a real low geared diff is for you ( has a higher number ie 4.6, but is called "low geared" ). But if you do lots more open road driving than round town, and don't mind speeding and using less gas....then a High geared diff is for you ( has a lower number ie 3.5, but is called "high geared" ). I had a 4.6 in my datto last year, and doing 110kph it would be revving at about 4100rpm ( in a 0.85ratio 5th gear )...( use lots of gas ). but around town, it accelerated real fast...I loved it.

you really need to get new shocks matched ( the valving ) to the new spring rate to get the ride to feel right. also if you don't shorten your struts as well ( if you lower it too much ), then the shocks will bottom out

if the ECU has a EPROM....then you should just be able to get it reprogrammed and tuned and you'll be sweet