C110 : Project 240K

[V8skylineMAN]

What wheels are you guys planning to run?

[YO880]

we will use the stockies for the event (as we have 6 of them), then after that maybe look for a fat set of watanabe's or a simialr style wheel.. havn't thought that far ahead yet

[V8skylineMAN]

we will use the stockies for the event (as we have 6 of them)

Ok, cos ive got 5(maybe 4, yardbird wants one) of these that would give it an authentic look.

Although mine have this skyline symbol rather than the datsun D

[YO880]

wow, ours look nothing like that

ours are all like this:

http://www.project240k.com/gallery/details...php?image_id=52

[NYL83R]

Hey guys, here's a couple of pics of my old 240K....i loved it. Pitty the guy who bought it crashed it.

[YO880]

I still love that bonnet

any ideas what type of brakes were fitted to this?

I am starting to look at bigger brake upgrades, especially trying to turn the rears into disks instead of drums.. anyone have any ideas?

i think the Datsun 1600 might be a similar set up (drums) so i may need to check it out on the 1600 side..

[V8skylineMAN]

i think the Datsun 1600 might be a similar set up (drums) so i may need to check it out on the 1600 side..

Fall down and worship the 1600Master (me)

what you wanna know?

1600 rear susp is identical to c110.....except that it has an R160 diff.

by identical i mean the design....obviously its narrower.

Stewart Wilkins Motorsport(02) 45772400 make a rear disc conversion for the 240z/260z...may also fit the C110. Call them to confirm.

Quote SWR website "Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit suits 240/260Z $1,262.80"

Also the Stanza SSS 5speed (quite strong) is a direct bolt on to the L24e it is the short gearbox so im not sure of the fitment to C110.

Use a navara flywheel from the z24( i think) its heaps lighter...

[V8skylineMAN]

Or....mr30 rear end would be heaps cheaper than dr30 for disc brakes

or....

Volvo discs fit the stud pattern and are a suitable offset...all you have to do is make up caliper mounts

[YO880]

so the MR30 rear definantly fits? i was going to go down that path and then was told that it wouldn't, so i gave up on that idea!

basically i am looking for a easy cheap way to upgrade the rears (since putting the RB30DET in is probably not a good idea on the current rears). the more they magically fit the better

thanks for the help, much appreciated..

[V8skylineMAN]

I'll do some measuring of the mr30 rear clip i have today for you, just to be sure. the only problem i foresee is that the shockabsorber mounts are higher and slightly forward compared to the C110.....if you're using coilovers this wont be a prob( i think) as you could adjust the height to compensate.....leave it with me....Ill post again about 3 O'clock.

the advantage of the mr30 rear over say a c210 or c110 is that they have cv joints, so you wont have to mod your R200....

[YO880]

Fantastic, can't wait!

Oh and if it isn't any trouble, if you have easy access to a digital camera, some pics would be nice too

we only have coil overs for the front (rears wouldn't fit the current set up), but i am sure that it can't be that hard to source

[V8skylineMAN]

Here is your measurements.

front mounts center to center = 1023mm

rear mounts center to center = 320mm

rear mount center line to front mount center line = 650mm

disc to disc(wheel mount face) = 1440mm

...and some pics

pic one is the shock mounting position on mr30

pic two is the pains i go to for SAU members

pic three is entire rear clip with measurements

[YO880]

fantastic!

i think i definantly owe you a beer for that effort ! (still can't work out how the camera / tape measure attacked you so badly though )

i will measure up our rear over the next few days and see how they compare, i looked up the control arm bush codes, and they seem the same, so fingers crossed it will.. i assume we just need to modify the top shock mounting position then (?) and we should be away! (of course i know that won't be the case!)

i assume that these R30's wouldn't be the easiest to track down though, will have to finally pull my finger out and head to a couple of wreckers i think!

thanks again, that is a HUGE help to me!

[72GT]

On yahoo Japan...

KPGC110 rear garnish

If you are keen for this Kent,Some kind fellows of this good forum may be able to help ?

[YO880]

yeah i know, i have been drooling over it for the past week $500 + shipping though is worth more than half the car (well hopefully not once we have finished)

if only money was no object

[V8skylineMAN]

I just thought of what could be a major prob with this rear clip retrofit.....R30 springs are on the shocks and are probably far to big in diameter to fit in the C110 shock towers....coilovers may even be out of the question....unless of course you are willing to weld in some c210/r30 shock towers.....

Hmmm......i think this will be your only dilemma.....

[discopotato03]

Be very careful swapping semi trailing (A arms) between disc brake and drum brake R30 rear ends . I've seen people do this and wind up with massive toe in/out changes . To convert drum to disc most use the drum brake crossmember and A arms , simply drill and tap the old backplate holes oversize and make a caliper mount plate to bolt on . DR30 calipers are good because they use larger pistons . If you can't get these MR30 will do just mount them further out from the center and use DR30 discs .

[V8skylineMAN]

Can't work out how the camera / tape measure attacked you so badly

It didnt....when i dropped the rear end out of the car for your photos the whole thing slipped and the diff housing hit my hand which was on the cement floor....squish

MR30s are a dime a dozen, I paid $180 for mine....its the 5door hatch one I don't know if they came in sedan or wotnot.......I see more of these than dr's!

Oh yeah and like disco said dont just swap contol arms...i meant for the whole rear to go in.....but those shocks are a worry

[V8skylineMAN]

On yahoo Japan...

KPGC110 rear garnish

If you are keen for this Kent,Some kind fellows of this good forum may be able to help ?

Hory Flucky Clap its brand new!!!!

[0HR-30T]

Guys,in referance to the rear springs mounting between the arm and the body discussed in the other thread....If the R30 rear end turned out to be a hassle,how about a 180B Dato rear cradle? Their springs mount on the lower A arm,and to the body...I don't know any measurments for them,but a 180 rear end with a nice R180 LSD would be nice! just a thought...