Mackn367 - 67.5 SPL311

[DAC21]

Yep significant leak in that Caliper somewhere. That 2nd Rotor picture sure looks like the Rotor may be shot with those deep grooves (or is it just uneven decolorization?) . More fun to come!

Yeah the leak is pretty bad. The rotors are already pretty thin as it is so I’m just thinking to replace the rotors as well. Yup - more fun for sure lol

"While you are in there" replace the inner wheel bearing as well I would think? In the tech wiki there is a pretty good tutorial for the Choke rebuild using bicycle brake cable.

[Mackn367]

Yeah the leak is pretty bad. The rotors are already pretty thin as it is so I’m just thinking to replace the rotors as well. Yup - more fun for sure lol

"While you are in there" replace the inner wheel bearing as well I would think? In the tech wiki there is a pretty good tutorial for the Choke rebuild using bicycle brake cable.

Yeah I’m definitely familiar with the “while I’m there” fixes. I will make sure to do a nice refresh of the area. I will also be installing my stainless steel brake lines and hoses along with adding the speed bleeders.

Yeah for the choke cable I went with the Shimano kit. Seems like great quality.

[DAC21]

"While you are in there" replace the inner wheel bearing as well I would think? In the tech wiki there is a pretty good tutorial for the Choke rebuild using bicycle brake cable.

Yeah I’m definitely familiar with the “while I’m there” fixes. I will make sure to do a nice refresh of the area. I will also be installing my stainless steel brake lines and hoses along with adding the speed bleeders.

Yeah for the choke cable I went with the Shimano kit. Seems like great quality.

Can you link the Shimano kit in question?

Thanks

[Mackn367]

Here is the Shimano kit I am using for the choke rebuild:

Shimano Universal Standard Brake Cable Set, For MTB or Road Bikes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050LUBZ8/re ... UTF8&psc=1

[Mackn367]

Just picked up my tach and speedo gauges from Jon Frampton today. As expected - looking very clean and high quality work! I’d say I’m pretty spoiled having his shop about 5 minutes from my house.

If you need restoration on your gauges: Jon Frampton at Global Tech Instruments. I believe he is on the approved vendor list too. Also the price was very reasonable. I’ll update again once I get them re-installed.

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[notoptoy]

Very, very nice!

[Mackn367]

I haven't been on 311s as much but that doesn't mean I haven't been busy at work on the Datsun and having great fun runs

Most recent big change was the suspension. I went with the full Mike Young springs/Bilstein front and rear shocks along with the 23mm sway bar. To say I love it is an understatement.

After I finished the suspension work I went for a nice drive down PCH and took it to Laguna Beach. Then took some pics at "the top of the world". I know I need to cut the bump stops but even on the drive I didn't bottom out at all.

Some tips for the suspension work - make sure to have extra jacks. I also utilized zip ties to help hold up the sway bar. The installation was very straight forward - however I'd recommend having one more person help to lighten the load. It took me 3 nights to finish it all.

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[notoptoy]

The bilsteins are transformative.
I have the same setup and love it.

[Gregs672000]

The bilsteins are transformative.
I have the same setup and love it.

Yep, I would say the EI dizzy and the Bilsteins are the two top modifications you can do where you will say "now that was worth it!" The difference with the Bs is so clear that if I ever hit the lottery every Roadster owner on this site would be gifted a set... send me your winning lottery numbers!

[Mackn367]

The bilsteins are transformative.
I have the same setup and love it.

Yep, I would say the EI dizzy and the Bilsteins are the two top modifications you can do where you will say "now that was worth it!" The difference with the Bs is so clear that if I ever hit the lottery every Roadster owner on this site would be gifted a set... send me your winning lottery numbers!

Yeah I totally agree with you. I would even add to that list getting the high torque shorty style starter. But then you start inching closer to that rabbit hole - well at least that’s what happened to me haha

[Mackn367]

It’s been a while but got another great update. Ordered custom Watanabe Wheels and got them installed. I even plan to make it out to Solvang! This will be my first year going to the Datsun Roadster event up there. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

[S Allen]

Looking good Nick.

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[ADR]

I see two sets of spring perches. Did you need to replace them to fit the Bilsteins?

[Mackn367]

I see two sets of spring perches. Did you need to replace them to fit the Bilsteins?

Yes they need to be replaced. But the kit is a plug and play so install was very straightforward.

[Mackn367]

Looking good Nick.

S

Thanks. It’s great coming back to the site and seeing so many still benefiting. I’m looking forward to Solvang this year to see a lot of us in person and seeing these projects up close.