Camber was standard at the rear and what I could get at the front by slotting the top holes! All very unscientific but it just worked. Toe-in at the front was just that standard toe-in measured with adjustable rods.
I was pushing it to find the characteristics of the can. I felt very secure, and I didn't have to fight it or struggle.I'm in no way experienced with trackday driving but it does look a struggle a lot of the time to drive the thing in the corners!
I appreciate it, really do. The front really bites now, which I don't mind. But I do think you put the finger on a good point, the rear is stiff, and I think some softening would be good.I used mainly Yoko A048. But even on a compromise Yoko tyre it was stable. I was thinking yours may already be too stiff at the rear. I used 250lb springs and MSA arbs. My car was about 1050kg. With full cage 2 seats. Heater etc. There is one corner on your video (a right hander) where the car just breaks away without any provoking or warning. Very un Datsun like. I'd love to have sat in with you to 'feel' the car. This armchair critic is guessing.
A couple of hundred HP more Rob, and you might have had to think about the backend
Alan - can you recommend better mounts?
I've got the Kameari mounts. Thanks though.Kameari Engine Works in Japan make engine and transmission mounts with high MPa Polychloroprene rubber. Much beefier than stock, but not solid. They considerably damp (unwanted) torque-reaction engine and transmission movement. Recommended.
http://www.kameariengineworks.co.jp/Catalogue-v3/catalogue-071-20190123.pdf
I've got the Kameari mounts. Thanks though.
I have to check, that mount might be a stock one.Including the transmission mount? Surprising that the stick is moving around so much if so.
Thanks Woody! I think most N/A engines feel pretty tame to drive. The power comes on so predictably that it's almost hard to make it powerslide.This car looks like such a riot to drive! I can't imagine what its like to drive a Z with quite this much bhp, I have no doubt it must be a bit lairy at times. As has been mentioned though, the S30 chassis seems to be so forgiving and playful in how it steps out that it makes it loads of fun on the limit.
Thanks Woody! I think most N/A engines feel pretty tame to drive. The power comes on so predictably that it's almost hard to make it powerslide.
Modern turbo cars on the other hand... I have to drive my M2 with egg shells under the gas pedal coming out of slow corners. The torque curve is so different compared to my L-series.
You were up on their Instagram as well, and why not it’s a great car you’ve got Peter.