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DATSUN DIFFERENTIALS

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Datsun used several different sized differentials in their independent-rear-suspensioned sports cars. The 510 sedans used the R160, the early Z's used the R180, and the later Z's used the R200. There are also several other variations out there (R190, R230, LSDs, Ks, clip-ins, bolt-ins, etc). The diff name refers to the size of the ring gear in millimeters, ie the R160 has a … [Read more...] about DATSUN DIFFERENTIALS

GARAGE REALITY

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For the past six months I have been in car guy's heaven. I have been able to use my good friend Paul Moore's fabrication shop to work on my Datsun Wagon race car project. I have had access to his lift, his welders, his tools, but most importantly, access to his talent and his tutelage. For this I am forever thankful. His shop is getting full with customer cars, so it was … [Read more...] about GARAGE REALITY

HELMET REVIEW

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I needed a new SA2005 certified helmet for the 2010 season, and wanted to stay on my budget. A buddy and I bought these GForce Pro Eliminators, and are very pleased with them, especially for the money. It's easy to spend $500 on a helmet, so it was nice to get a comfortable helmet with a lot of top features for $250. I got mine through Apex Performance, and they even threw in … [Read more...] about HELMET REVIEW

SEAM WELDING

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Seam welding is a common technique used to increase the structural integity of production race cars. The idea is to provide extra rigidity to the body structure by adding extra welds where the sheet metal body panels come together. The factory uses just enough spot welds, seam welds, and bonding epoxy to hold the car together for road use. But the extra lateral stresses placed … [Read more...] about SEAM WELDING