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Re: all jap classic day brisbane
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That's just down the road from me so, provided I'm not too hungover, I will see you guys there.

Posted on: 2012/2/7 20:07
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Re: BEST COMPUTER FOR CA18DET
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What features/functions do you want? That will help people make recommendations.

I have used a Nistune ECU for the past few years and have been very happy with it.

My brother and several other people I know are using the lastest Haltech Platinum series ECUs with excellent results.

Posted on: 2012/1/29 21:12
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Re: fitting 15x7's
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Matty: What size tyre are you running with those settings?


I am currently using either 185/45/15 (street) or 195/50/15 (track) on the front end.

I have had at least 8 different sets of wheels on the car since I started using those alignment settings.

Posted on: 2012/1/29 6:56
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Re: fitting 15x7's
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Personally I'd be trying the castor adjustment first before cutting or bashing anything.

I've never had this drama with 15" by 7" wheels. My front end settings are 4 degrees postive castor, 6 degrees negative camber and 1mm toe out.

Posted on: 2012/1/28 4:52
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Re: fitting 15x7's
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I saw the reference to the footwell too but I am also wondering if it is hitting the inner guard at the front.

To the OP - What size tyre are you using?

I would expect that a 195 or 205/50 should not foul the inner guard or footwell with a decent amount of positive castor. Some negative camber will most likely be required to tuck the wheels under the guards.

Posted on: 2012/1/27 23:04
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Re: ecu mods for ca and cable speedo
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I used a 120Y speedo cable for mine. These were still available new from Nissan a few years ago.
The only modification to my original ECU was to remove the speed cut.

Posted on: 2012/1/27 22:51
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Re: fitting 15x7's
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Hi mate
Is it fouling all the time or just when the wheels are turned?
Have you tried some slip on spacers yet? This will move the wheels further away from the inner guards.
If it is fouling at the back of the inner guard then, as has already been suggested, added extra positive castor will help. Be aware that this will most likely require you to trim the front edges away from your guards.

Posted on: 2012/1/27 22:48
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Re: Wheel size and 'cool factor'
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+25 offset plus a 5 spacer is +30. Which seems best to center tires within stock bodywork. Ute I think is 1305 mm drum-to-drum same as coupe.

Is this your mighty ute? The wheels & tyres fill out the guards perfectly.

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I ... still maintain that you misunderstood what McDat was saying. The width of the diff he intends to use is entirely related to what backspace the wheels will need to not foul.

My question was about his statement "The diff is set up for 3 3/8 back space". Yes, I wasn't sure what he was saying, but wanted him to clarify. I didn't make any untrue statment did I? I was interested in more specific details, and didn't mean to confuse anyone.


No, I'm not suggesting you made an untrue statement at all. I was trying to help clarify what I believed McDat was saying. Anyway we are all on the same page now. No offence intended.

What I should have said initially was I believe McDat is saying "The diff is set up for WHEELS WITH 3 3/8 back space."

Yes, that is my ute although those were only 205 width tyres from memory.

Posted on: 2012/1/15 11:39
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Re: Wheel size and 'cool factor'
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Wheel fitment is all relative. However Backspace is not relative, it is an absolute measurement. It is from the wheel mounting face to the wheel inside edge.


I understand what backspace is but still maintain that you misunderstood what McDat was saying. The width of the diff he intends to use is entirely related to what backspace the wheels will need to not foul.

Posted on: 2012/1/15 10:48
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Re: Wheel size and 'cool factor'
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matty, congrats on the tough shoes
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I have 225/45/15 under the rear of my 1200 ute.

I have the same questions for you:
* Do the tyres ever rub on the spring or the fender lip?
* Did you do any mods (pulling or rolling the guards, or flares)?


The R31 diff has been cut to a similar width as the factory H165 diff. I can't remember the exact width of the top of my head.
Wheels are P25 offset. 15" by 7".
Initially there was some rubbing on the inner guard. This was solved with a 5mm slip on spacer on each side.
The guards have been rolled but not pumped.

Posted on: 2012/1/15 10:42
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