Re: How to choose a strut/caliper/disc combo?

[Davidson]

I just fitted up some Skyline struts with 10" vented discs with landcruiser 4 spot calipers.  Fits quite easy with a bit of modification to the spring cups to change to the 1200 spring size.  The c210 skyline stuts are shorter than the 200b, 180b and stanza struts so theres more movement in the shocks.  I use 2" lowered springs but could go another 1" or so and gas inserts.  The ride height isnt that low but i am getting a bit of bump steer which isnt good.  The struts bolt onto stanza steering arms, which are longer, using stanza lower control arms which are also a little longer.  The strut tops are K-mac adjustable which work well.  Disc's are Honda machined to suit and lancruiser calipers fit perfect.  I've only had them in for a few months and work well.  Handling is 10 times better even with a bit of bump steer which can be fixxed.  Stoping is excelent but i havent given them a good work out yet as i still have the stock 1200 master cylinder and leaky rears. Still have some fine tuning to do but overall a good setup.  Hope this helps u decide on a good setup to suit your 1200 power machine project!!  cya   Scott Davo -----Original Message----- From: Cleary Signs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sunday, 24 June, 2001 12:32 Subject: Re: How to choose a strut/caliper/disc combo? I'm about 3-6months away, on my CA18det in a 1200 coupe, paint and panel etc brakes and struts are front 270mm 240K twin spot's {struts, and housings cut and oil struts converted 90/10's adjustable platform, coil over springs (front struts are costing $600) } stocko rear R31 rotors and calipers. might be buying new rotors allround DBA slotted or cross drilled, quite cheap really when u buy them from the wholesalers.   Heath   ----- Original Message ----- From: Krischne and Michael To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 11 June 2001 7:09 Subject: Re: How to choose a strut/caliper/disc combo? datsun 1200 coupe..........current 14' rims but may change later Slowly saving and hopefully spending over 1-2 years   220bhp +     deciding on ca18det like AD........most favourable                   sr20det...expensive to mod, extra weight, more legalities                   13b turbo..ditto,limited mechanics in perth = $$   Was just curious as to what to look for......as in strut dimensions, where discs and calipers go....there are sooo many options..and suggestions   ie other nissan struts with 10-11 inch discs and 2-4 spot calipers for ease of rim...new rims to suit.   As mentioned in an earlier e-mail, bought old race car with 200b struts/discs and commodore calipers, discs at replacement stage thickness....rear has an LSD h165B conversion with 200sx centre, heavy duty axles but drum with heavy duty lining...has sat awhile and needs work   Michael     -----Original Message----- From: Rick White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Monday, 11 June 2001 3:20 Subject: Re: How to choose a strut/caliper/disc combo? Wot you look for is wether the whole package willl bolt up as a final working product in the end. Tell us wot car you have and the list will give you there views on the best combination depending on your budjet,power ect ect wether you want breaks that will if you use them wrong will have you doing cartwheels down the road. Haa haa I guess we will here from you soon. Rick. --- "Krischne and Michael" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > > ><DIV><FONT size=2>With the interest in different possible combinations, and >being a &quot;virgin mechanic&quot;.....what do you look for when looking at the >various componets to form differing combinations of struts, calipers and >discs?</FONT></DIV> ><DIV><FONT size=2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV> ><DIV><FONT size=2>Michael</FONT></DIV> > _____________________________________________________________ Get Your free Ozdat Email Account ---> http://www.ozdat.com --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List   Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to  [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send  submissions to  [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/membersozdat@datascribe.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/membersozdat@datascribe.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/membersozdat@datascribe.com.au/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/membersozdat@datascribe.com.au/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------