Mate

My car is still a long way off, but need to put suspension up under it for doing a dummy install of the motor. Will take some photos of them installed when they arrive.

Cheers

Has anybody had any experience with these?

http://www.ground-control-store.com/pro ... php/II=758

I believe they use a Koni 30-series shock, which is a mono-tube racing shock.

Anyone used em?

^ nice find! I've emailed their 510 'guru' ill let you know what info/specs etc he gives me.

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1600 with FJ20 & Simmons. something different.

ok..so lets clear this up for me, all other people intending to use suspension components with rose bush (spherical bearing)..and of course forum jockey.

there are a few people on here now using the t3 castor arms, so lets clarify that they are legal to use on NSW roads.

these types of bushes ARE legal, allowed, permitted on NSW roads as long as they are covered and sealed by a rubber boot. Obviously to stop dirt etc getting into joint. If they are not covered by a sealed rubber boot kit, not allowed.

If you wanna argue, dispute this, have your two cents, then call Greg on (02) 9521 1388, who is an RTA signatory, and he will glandly explain to you how it all works.

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1600 with FJ20 & Simmons. something different.

ive got some koni's ordered instead. ive decided to scrap the coil over idea.

koni yellow, mono tube, adjustable rebound damping, suited to 900lb spring. $169ea

call jay @ ground control, he's good with 510 suspension.

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RE the drag setup.
I did a few pases the other day.
The best 60' i got was 1.71.
Im thinking with the extra grip going a bit harder in the rear might be good.
Definately long springs with the car sitting high is the go though.
There is definately room for improvment on the 60' times.
Ill leave that up to you though. Im done, happily driving away without breaking the box or clutch.

sweet..thanks a lot for info!

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1600 with FJ20 & Simmons. something different.

Just stumbled across this:

"Rear Height Adjustment Set - Datsun 1600
-approx 30mm of Adjustment replaces Top of Spring Rubber Seat"

http://www.swmotorsport.com.au/product_ ... ts_id=1089


Could be a more practical option for adjustable height then rear coil overs....

Any experiences with these out there? or even better pics?

http://ozdat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f= ... adjustable

think they might be like this?

anyway probably good for race cars or rally cars but for a lowered street car you wouldn't be left with much travel.

I've just made an order, I'll document my experience

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Ah bummer.
Assumed they would be a wind-to adjust sleeve sort of thing, but it's actually a set of spring spacers that sit on top of the spring.
Will be just as easy to swap my higher springs in when i need them
comes with:
2 alloy parts to replace rubber spring seat (on top of spring) 10mm thick
6 5mm spacer rings
this will give you a maximum lift of 25mm each side.

Would anyone like to buy it off me?

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It will actually give you alot more adjustment then that at the wheel arch. Datsport say it is about a 3-1 ratio from spring to wheel arch. I have made up for myself a ring that is cut in half and bolts together to slide under the top of the springs if I need to raise rear end. Just jack up rear end and slide underneath and bolt together with cap screw ™.

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My build-
http://ozdat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f= ... 89#p266789