Rick,
It looks like it was optional. But dual circuit brakes were standard, as
they were already mandatory in Japan, but not our collapsable steering
column, so the SSS is a spear type.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, 4 July 2001 20:31 PM
Subject: Re: SSS 510 - info and pics wanted & 15" Skyline rims
> Richard my SSS510 has a booster mate???
> Or was that a optional extra??
> Rick White.
>
> --- "Richard Clough" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > wrote:
> >The brakes were identical to stock 1600's, right down to no power
booster.
> >Most of the external changes were cosmetic except for the engine, which
was
> >well detailed in an earlier post and suspension which was slightly
firmer,
> >with wider tyres giving improved performance. Exhaust note had much more
> >"bark" due to a larger exhaust manifold, and exhaust system, plus a
> >(slightly) wilder cam..
> >
> >Diff ratio was 3.7, which was stock for manual 1600's, 3.9 was for autos.
> >Gear box was a stock 4 speed with the sloppy gate mechanism. In the
early
> >(72/3) L18 710SSS it was improved with stronger synchros, closer ratios,
and
> >a better shift mechanism.
> >
> >The best part is the Japanese assembled body which last much better than
Oz
> >assembled ones. Despite this, I've seen two recently that have got bad
rust
> >through neglect.
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Cameron Stean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Sent: Monday, 2 July 2001 19:58 PM
> >Subject: Re: SSS 510 - info and pics wanted & 15" Skyline rims
> >
> >
> >>
> >> I didnt know the brakes were specail! I threw them away!!!! AARRRHH
what
> >> made them "specail"??
> >>
> >> >From: MALDAT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> >Subject: Re: SSS 510 - info and pics wanted & 15" Skyline rims
> >> >Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2001 20:02:06 +1200
> >> >
> >> >Starting with the what a SSS is.
> >> > Super Sports Sedan,,(I prefer Street Screaming Special.)
> >> >
> >> >All the supenison is different,Brakes are different.
> >> >Grill is the same as Deluxe,but their is a few grille option's in
Japan.
> >> >All 4 door 510SSS's are L16,L18 was 510 coupe option.
> >> >The L16SSS engine was Far from STD L16,they had a Big valve head,early
> >was
> >> >219
> >> >later model was A87,The A87 SSS head is the same as A87 L18.
> >> >The block is the same but the pistons are flat tops not dished,with
the
> >> >same
> >> >crank and rods(L14 Pistons says the parts book).
> >> >Brake booster was a option ,its the same as the 610 180B unit.
> >> >Gearbox is different,Diff is a 3.7 not a 3.9.
> >> >Dash gauge cluster has rev counter,clock,temp,oil,amps,speedo with a
> >> >resetable
> >> >trip meter.
> >> >Front seats are high back,The covering on the seats and door panels
are
> >> >different,The door panel also have a chrome trim (plastic)along the
> >> >bottom,not
> >> >carpet like a Deluxe model,and not like Ozzie models with plain vinyl
> >dooe
> >> >panels.
> >> >Carpet was a option in the 510SSS,One of mine has never had
carpet.(Just
> >> >like
> >> >the 240Z)
> >> >I think in Ozzie you got rubber mats??.
> >> >The hood linning is also a different pattern.
> >> >The hub caps are different (I have two for sale if anyone wants
two)Plus
> >> >the
> >> >rims are about 1/2" wider
> >> >Some have a alloy trim between the tail lights,The big strip tail
lights
> >> >were
> >> >coupe.
> >> >SSS badges on grille,side vents,and 1600SSS on the boot lid
> >> >All the SSS are Japanese made so they all have Chassis numbers stamped
on
> >> >them,The body tag also reads 109Hp at 6000Rpm not 96Hp at 5600(or what
> >ever
> >> >it
> >> >is)
> >> >Toatally a different car to drive than a Deluxe 510.
> >> >
> >> >Malcolm
> >> >
> >> >The Ferrit wrote:
> >> >
> >> > > Hey list,
> >> > > I am just wondering if anyone can help me out with SSS info and
pics?
> >> > > What I am after is the subtle / big ? differences in things like
> >grills,
> >> > > headlight surrounds etc ? Like I think I know the basic differences
> >like
> >> >the
> >> > > badging, dash, l16/18 with su's ( or built under licence by
hitatchi )
> >> >etc
> >> > > ...... I am chasing pictures in particular that can help me
understand
> >/
> >> > > show the difference between say a normal grille and a SSS grille
> >.......
> >> > > Anyhelp would be greatly appreciated.
> >> > >
> >> > > Also
> >> > >
> >> > > With the 15" skyline steel rims ..... are they REALLY that hard to
get
> >> >hold
> >> > > of ? i wanna get a set because they look alright as wheels that
aren't
> >> >mags
> >> > > ....
> >> > >
> >> > > Thanks Heaps
> >> > >
> >> > > Ferrit
> >> > >
> >>
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