RE: better steering

[Terry Rudd]

 

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Jimmy
Sent: Monday, 12 January 2004 12:07 AM
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Subject: RE: better steering

Terry

 

just read this old post.

 

How does the datsun 1600 with r31 struts and zero offset handle?  Can you shed some light on how she feels? 
[Terry Rudd] Compared to most modified 1600's that usually have between 2" & 3" positive scrub radius, in a couple of words "like shit!" especially with stock camber & caster etc It turns them into an understeering pig, much like a stock front end suspensioned R31 (got one of them too). Mild understeer that turns into wild oversteer, takes a lot of practice to get a R31 to corner well, and in the wet they are something else again.

 

you have obviously driven one.
[Terry Rudd] Yes, great brakes though.   As compared to say one with 180b or 200b or whatever struts?
[Terry Rudd] No comparison without a lot of work, everything adjustable and with a LSD you might get it to turn in OK, then again a LSD might may things worse - the 1600 I drove had an open R180.

 

I am just curious on your opinion is all.

 

thanx mate
[Terry Rudd] You're welcome 

 

regards

 

Jim

Terry Rudd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Don't start me up again on using struts with zero scrub radius in a 1600 just because you get decent brakes and no bump steer as a bonus. I'd suggest you drive a 1600 (or try to) with R31 struts fitted before you believe they're the ducks guts (personal opinion only). Typically in my experience a good handling 1600 has scrub radius of around 2.5" or more!

 

regards

Terry

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Jimmy
Sent: Thursday, 28 August 2003 10:25 PM
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Subject: Re: better steering

rick

 

so using a kit such as a datsport one which takes care of the suspension and steering geometry thus getting rid of bump steer probs.

using r31 struts which have a better scrub radius than the stock 1600 struts on stock suspension and steering and using a steering box brace along with say 6.5" or even 7" tyres with a suitable offset would be the best option for good steering response, handling and braking etc?

 

assuming a good wheel alignment?

 

cheers

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