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Re: Where did you DRIVE this weekend? (Roadsters only!)
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:05 pm
by bchen
Took part in the Breakfast Club Rally, Tokyo Calling event this Saturday in Napa. I've only had my 1600 since October of 2022, and pushed to have it ready to drive by Saturday. Since I got the car, I've replaced the brake system, alternator, clutch, front suspension components, and the rear axle bearings, in addition to quality of life improvements like adding retractable seat belts. There's still a sound coming from the rear, probably because the pinion+ring are dying.
It was 80 miles to drive up to the rally and another 100 miles of rally, and another 80 miles home. My right leg started cramping after 8+ hours of driving! I only stalled out once (got a helpful push from a friendly miata NB driver), and otherwise met dozens of classic Japanese car owners, including 2 Roadster owners. Of the 100+ cars, maybe 8 or fewer were Roadsters.
That was easily the most I've driven my 1600 and I feel much more familiar with it's vibrations and noises now. I didn't take profile pics of the 1600, but will do next time. Here's a shot with a me and a couple of 240ZX's and some S2000's.
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Re: Where did you DRIVE this weekend? (Roadsters only!)
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 12:30 pm
by Gregs672000
Congrats bchen! Glad to hear you're out enjoying the Car! Everyone else was jealous... you're in a convertible!
Re: Where did you DRIVE this weekend? (Roadsters only!)
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 1:31 pm
by Alvin
bchen wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:05 pm
Took part in the Breakfast Club Rally, Tokyo Calling event this Saturday in Napa. I've only had my 1600 since October of 2022, and pushed to have it ready to drive by Saturday. Since I got the car, I've replaced the brake system, alternator, clutch, front suspension components, and the rear axle bearings, in addition to quality of life improvements like adding retractable seat belts. There's still a sound coming from the rear, probably because the pinion+ring are dying.
It was 80 miles to drive up to the rally and another 100 miles of rally, and another 80 miles home. My right leg started cramping after 8+ hours of driving! I only stalled out once (got a helpful push from a friendly miata NB driver), and otherwise met dozens of classic Japanese car owners, including 2 Roadster owners. Of the 100+ cars, maybe 8 or fewer were Roadsters.
That was easily the most I've drive my 1600 and I feel much more familiar with it's vibrations and noises now. I didn't take profile pics of the 1600, but will do next time. Here's a shot with a me and a couple of 240ZX's and some S2000's.
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Nice work! I spotted you on 101N around Sausalito. We should do more drives!
Re: Where did you DRIVE this weekend? (Roadsters only!)
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 7:03 pm
by bchen
I'm saving that pic, Alvin. I can't believe you got that close and I didn't see you.
I'm the king of the slow lane - I think everyone who arrived at BCR between 7-8am passed me.
Re: Where did you DRIVE this weekend? (Roadsters only!)
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 7:28 pm
by Alvin
bchen wrote: ↑Tue Aug 29, 2023 7:03 pm
I'm saving that pic, Alvin. I can't believe you got that close and I didn't see you.
I'm the king of the slow lane - I think everyone who arrived at BCR between 7-8am passed me.
That's wild, you didn't see 9 Datsuns with 2 new Nissan Z cars pass you by?!!!
I have a few more angles of your car at speed to share, I was super excited to see your roadster on the road
Re: Where did you DRIVE this weekend? (Roadsters only!)
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:23 pm
by bchen
I was very focused on the road and every vibration and sound coming out of the 1600. I'm pretty sure it hasn't gone anywhere in a decade.
Were you part of the caravan behind the taxi? That car was a strange surprise.
Re: Where did you DRIVE this weekend? (Roadsters only!)
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 10:58 pm
by redroadster68
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Took the roadster out for a 60 km rip this evening. Lots of smoke in the air today from massive fires in the Northwesr Territories, 1700 km north of here. Makes for eerie conditions outside…and stinky.
Installed new tach cable…works perfect .
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Re: Where did you DRIVE this weekend? (Roadsters only!)
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 11:42 am
by Gregs672000
Been seeing all the fires in Canada... so sorry. Hope the cooler and wetter weather helps soon.
Re: Where did you DRIVE this weekend? (Roadsters only!)
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 3:43 pm
by rwmann
The ~ weekly 12-mile loop by the Harbor and Leeds Pond, Stonytown, Flower Hill, up to Sands Point, then by the Town Dock, and home.
Re: Where did you DRIVE this weekend? (Roadsters only!)
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 6:00 pm
by Alvin
Quick evening drive in Sora, SRL-0248. Have not driven her in 3 months and she fired right up!
Re: Where did you DRIVE this weekend? (Roadsters only!)
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2023 10:58 am
by vorpal
Little shakedown run in the 67.5 1600 on Saturday, second actual drive since getting it road inspected and plated last week. Drove over to my storage garage in town and took the long scenic route out of town and back through acreage country and back into the city. Car putted along happily the whole time.
Very different driving experience from the 69 2000... that car wants to go go go!!! 67.5 is just happy to putt along.
Oh yeah, and Steve came by Sunday for some clutch maintenance with his red 68 2000
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Re: Where did you DRIVE this weekend? (Roadsters only!)
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2023 12:00 pm
by JackAuffeltrades
Made it to the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival, Roadsters at the Glen meet, and the Bring a Trailer Alumni gathering at the track. A most excellent weekend with excellent people and a real trooper of a car.
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Re: Where did you DRIVE this weekend? (Roadsters only!)
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2023 1:47 pm
by Gregs672000
Congrats to all at the Show! Looks like a good time!
Re: Where did you DRIVE this weekend? (Roadsters only!)
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2023 5:03 pm
by FairladySPL
Nice commuter car one day back in April.
Re: Where did you DRIVE this weekend? (Roadsters only!)
Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:53 pm
by vorpal
With 21 degree weather here in Canada (70F) on October 8... gotta take red 67.5 around the corner for some pics:
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And yes, I need to replace that awful side trim that came with it...