camo_78 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Just sell it and buy a actual VR4 and save yourself a lot of agrovation not my car,paying job.i agree though,would be easier to purchase a vr4 straight out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Well, if I had to pick between that and Clintaris then I would probably pick Clintasaurus So anyway. Mucho thankso for your advice. Just so I can clarify this situation here are a bunch of pics of the coilovers below (I went a bit overboard). Pretty much if where I have marked is welded, then it is a no-go on NZ roads? Which kinda sucks cause thats how they all look to be done, (im not sure how else you could do it). clintoris was the other one haha yeah the welding is a no go unfortunately. this might help explain how it can be done //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/37800-welded-strut-how-to/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 driveshaft loop/s is required when if the vehicle is scratch-built if it has a modified driveshaft if you have done an engine conversion that has a significant power increase if you add a turbo or supercharger to the original engine if you modify the engine so it has a significant power increase "significant power increase"= 50% more power than OE here is the info sheet http://lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosheets/LVVTA_Info_09-2011_Drive-shaft_Safety_Loop_Requirement_Clarification.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 on that topic, would it be OK to get something like this (on the right), cut off the mounting brackets (which would normally bolt to the hub) and assuming it is hollow (and the correct ID), weld the bottom piece onto a cut down strut (like you outlined above)? Reason I ask is s13 front suspension (pictured) has the same/close enough top stud fitment to datsun 1200s/120Ys, but the s13 setup is obviously different (floating hub thingy which bolts to strut). Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 yes if it all works, correct spring rate, length is right etc, then that would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 yep yep, many other things to worry about haha. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 You looked at Voldo's build Beave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 ay yes, good thinking, will take a peak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Cletus, can wilwood calipers be used on the street? Many thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabe Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hey guys I have an old cert plate pre the wheel requirements etc. Buy my car was certed with the standard wheels at the time. Will I need a revert if I intend to put flares and some wider wheels on it and still get wofs? Luffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 yes car has to match what the cert plate says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Yes. Cletus, can wilwood calipers be used on the street? Many thanks in advance! the australian is correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 why on earth would they be a no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrstar Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 So the extract above mentions 50x5 for the driveshaft loop although didn't mention attachment method. Assume self locking nuts etc.. Also will I be able shorten my own carbon fibre driveshaft? Thanks Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 why on earth would they be a no? I know I've asked on os before- just wanted to be totally sure. I had a guy convince me they were no good because of lack of dust covers ( or something like that) But all good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 needs 4x 3/8 or 10mm bolts holding it to the floor not sure how you would successfully shorten a carbon fibre driveshaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hey man HELLO ALLAN So, I have bought a length of flat steel to make some loops SPLENDID but I cant seem to find any real details on what you can and cant do Can I make the loop in two pieces YES YOU MAY and what size bolts? MINIMUM 10MM OR 3/8 BOLTS X4 TO ATTACH A LOOP TO THE VEHICLE, 2 EACH SIDE I have made this diagram to show what I was planning on doing GOOD WORK. THE TOP PART OF THE LOOP CAN BE BOLTED OR WELDED TO THE BOTTOM BIT SO YOU DONT HAVE TO DOUBLE UP THE LONG BITS. IF YOU ARE BOLTING DIRECTLY TO THE CHASSIS YOU COULD HAVE THE BOLTS SIDE BY SIDE BUT IF YOU ARE GOING THRU THE FLOOR THEN SPACE THEM APART A BIT MORE. IF YOUR CHASSIS RAILS ARE FAR APART OR LOW TO THE GROUND I WOULD BOLT IT TO THE FLOOR,THE SHORTER THE WHOLE THING IS THE STRONGER IT WILL BE. USE A 100X50 PIECE OF STEEL TO MAKE A 'WASHER' LIKE IN YOUR DIAGRAM AND ALL WILL BE JUST SWELL. Blue is the drive shaft Black is the loop in two pieces green is the floor and red are the bolts. However, this is the plan without having a look under my car I have another option, as the crown is solid chassis, if i make the loop in two pieces, and bolt halfs together with two bolts, would i need to use to bolts at each end also? Pink are the chassis rails And when you say two bolts each side, can they be side by side? as in across the width of the steel as opposed to the length? Sorry for all the questions I just want to do the job once haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Perhaps Clint could pin a thread at the top of Tech Talk with all this drive shaft loop info. It seems to be taking up half this cert thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testament Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Lexan/polycarb windows? legit for cert? any specific requirements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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