New Shoes for the Datassun

"DatassunTX" (datassuntx)
02/26/2015 at 09:43 • Filed to: None

Ok some of you may know I've been pondering the thought of selling the Datassun. This car has been the most exciting car I've ever driven and gets as much attention from middle aged men as a 18 year old girls with daddy problems.

Either way we tend to go fast in straight lines down here in Texas so I'll be moving on (if someone picks up the car) As we all know the datsun came with IRS (independent rear suspension) which is great for handling purposes but not the most sturdy under high power. Seeing how I want to go Turbo LS and see if I can't run sub 10 second 1/4 miles. This is not the car to do it in. I don't want to ruin a perfectly good car by essentially making it a mustang by welding in a 8.8 live axle rear end and losing the great handling the car is known for .

With that said what car guy isn't ALWAYS buying car parts.. So now I've got brand new 15x10 -28 offset Bassett Racing Wheels. Yes they were cheap but they will do the job and I'll be asking for your help later finding tires for these wheels oppo.

My main goal would be to find a roller with a roll cage , and overall chassis that's ready to go 9's or even 8's in the 1/4 without costing me thousands in fab work. While also finding a truck to pull this race car with. I'm confident that if I get what I want for the Datassun (12k) I'll be able to buy the truck and roller no problem. The plan at that point would be to put a single 88mm in front of a 6.0 make a thousand and go 8's ... We'll see oppo ... We'll see ...

DISCUSSION (19)

CalzoneGolem > DatassunTX
02/26/2015 at 09:57

Can't go wrong with redlines.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > DatassunTX
02/26/2015 at 10:11

dammit...off shopping Montego wheels again...

DatassunTX > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
02/26/2015 at 10:30

I wish steelies weren't my only option under 1300 bucks ...

DatassunTX > CalzoneGolem
02/26/2015 at 10:31

Wish I could find wheels in this size that aren't steelies .. It's just not going to happen unless I drop 1300+

CalzoneGolem > DatassunTX
02/26/2015 at 10:34

Wish I could find wheels in this size that aren't steelies

Why?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > DatassunTX
02/26/2015 at 10:47

you can't find anything non-steelie for under 325 a wheel?! Or are you including tires in that?

DatassunTX > CalzoneGolem
02/26/2015 at 10:49

Find me some wheels that are 4x114.3 with a negative offset of -15 or more in a 15 or 16 x10 .. I'll send you 50 bucks for a finders fee if they cost less than 1000..

crowmolly > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
02/26/2015 at 10:51

Keep in mind he's a 4 lugger

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > crowmolly
02/26/2015 at 10:53

Fair point, still seems pretty extreme price wise.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > DatassunTX
02/26/2015 at 10:53

Challenge accepted...is chinese construction approved? lol

crowmolly > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
02/26/2015 at 10:55

Kind of a small market for a 15x10 4 lug anything.

I know a bunch of guys that upgraded to 5 lug just for additional wheel choice.

DatassunTX > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
02/26/2015 at 10:55

No tires included. The only option is ATARA RACING WHEELS . Which I've preordered the Bingtangs and even then they are 15x9 - 16 offset so I'd have to run normal flares instead of the BAMF Wide Flares.

Kinja'd!!!

DatassunTX > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
02/26/2015 at 10:57

Yea idc.. These Bassett wheels are brand new and look like crap. But that's what comes with cheap wheels.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > DatassunTX
02/26/2015 at 10:59

I'm not sure if i'll succeed with my first searches, but I shall give a try

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > crowmolly
02/26/2015 at 11:01

I'm seeing this, crazy

Want to go into business making affordable cool 4 lug wheels?

DatassunTX > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
02/26/2015 at 11:06

There a new post you should post your finds in. If I buy them I'll send you 50 bucks as well.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > DatassunTX
02/26/2015 at 12:40

I looked at steel wheels for my Z but they all said they were limited to racing and dangerous to use over a certain mileage. So I got Enkei Comps.

DatassunTX > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
02/26/2015 at 12:42

They say that your right. But I guess I'm just hard headed. This was the only affordable way to run BAMF flares.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > DatassunTX
02/26/2015 at 12:48

My Enkei are a little heavier than some but they are rated 20% stronger over the regulations, I might do some classic rallies that go over various terrain and the look cool so I went for them. Well I would give them an inspection sometimes, especially after their mileage warning.