I think I'm going to have to do this then :)
But I just called my regular wrecker that usually has everything, they have
nothing! Even thinks they are hard to find!
That puts a ding in my plan, I'm not sure where to next. The other Datsun
wreckers suck.
So any idea about how much offset will give me 0.5degree camber? Does it
vary depending on strut/ride height, etc etc? And they will fit on the top
of 200B struts?
I'll call some other wrecker today, get some measurements.
cya,
zac
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry & Heather <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2000 10:29 PM
Subject: Re: 180B Offset strut insulators (was Welded diff.)
>
>
> Zac Campbell wrote:
>
> > I love the no bodyroll feel and another 1/2 inch lowering is out of
> > question. So I've got to consider the offset strut tops. I've also heard
the
> > same (negative) thing about the rear bars.
> >
> > The current setup saves me hurtling sideways out of corners which I
like,
> > but the understeer does make the car feel a bit slower in the corners.
> >
> > Have any other listers had any experience with offset strut tops?
>
> You talking 180B ones? If then yes, there are a few different sizes
(offsets)
> out there, measure the across the flat distance between the three bolts
and note
> the difference. When i was looking for them i found it common to have
different
> ones on each strut on the same car - reasonable i spose.
>
> terry
>
> >
> > Hard to get, install, expensive?
>
> No, No, No.
>
> terry
>
> >
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> >
> > zac
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Derek Franklin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2000 4:01 PM
> > Subject: RE: Welded diff.
> >
> > > Zac,
> > >
> > > adding 0.5 degrees -ve to each front leg ( offset strut tops and 1/2"
more
> > lowering
> > > ) helped reduce the chronic understeer in the wagon, but changing the
> > swaybar
> > > from the 22mm aftermarket one to a 19mm standard job ( with nolathane
> > bushes
> > > ) was a bigger bonus. More bodyroll but it feels much nicer and
doesn't
> > kill
> > > the outside edge of the tyres any more.
> > >
> > > If you haven't got one, a rear swaybar will definitely reduce
understeer,
> > and
> > > an adjustable one will allow you to keep the big front bar and dial in
> > your
> > > under/oversteer to a certain extent.
> > > Just watch for the rear wheels deciding they want to lead out of
corners
> > :)
> > >
> > > Having said that, my sedan's not on the road yet so I can't speak from
> > experience,
> > > and there's a number of listers who reckon a rear bar is bad news on a
> > 510,
> > > especially on rough roads. Statesiders seem to like 'em though.
> > >
> > > D ( all info, no advice - again )F
> > >
> > > >Get some negative camber (not too much) happening on that front end
and
> > your
> > >
> > > >understeering days will be over.
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
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