Me too, to fit a 5 speed in a 66. Actually it was a sledge hammer.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "lou daly" <lou_daly@yahoo.com>
To: "Chris Robertson" <ckrobertson@hotmail.com>; <MARamos@smart.com.ph>;
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 5:25 PM
Subject: Re: sagging rear suspension
> Chris,
> nice analysis of the problem.
>
> the image of somebody smacking a roadster with a
> hammer
> for me is sepecially funny - i've done that !
>
> Lou
>
> --- Chris Robertson <ckrobertson@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi Manolet,
> >
> > The springs might be weak, but perhaps not. This
> > isn't an MGB after all.
> > :)
> >
> > More likely the problem is the offest (backspace) of
> > the wheels. They
> > center the tires inwards about 1/4" too much,
> > causing the inside edge to rub
> > during bumps. It is not off enough to cause any
> > bearing damage. I wouldn't
> > replace the wheels if you are otherwise happy with
> > them. You could use
> > 10mm spacers, but make sure the wheels are secure
> > with them, and check
> > lugnut tightness often.
> >
> > Consider the tires. 195/60/14 is a lot wider and a
> > little taller than the
> > original tire. If you want to keep the wheels you
> > have and don't like the
> > idea of spacers, the most simple solution is to use
> > 185/60/14 or possibly
> > 195/55/14 size tires. This should prevent the rub,
> > give better acceleration
> > (due to the smaller diameter) and improved handling
> > (due to less weight).
> >
> > Another brute option is to take a giant hammer and
> > pound in the areas of the
> > body that are getting rubbed. Far from elegant, it
> > will disgust any purist,
> > but it works in a pinch. Ask any rally driver.
> >
> > Good luck,
> > Chris
> >
> >
> > >From: MARamos@smart.com.ph
> > >Reply-To: MARamos@smart.com.ph
> > >To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > >Subject: sagging rear suspension
> > >Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 20:01:07 +0800
> > >
> > >Our rear tires (195/60-R14) are rubbing against our
> > inner fender. Does
> > >this
> > >mean that our rear suspension is sagging already?
> > What should we replace?
> > >There seems to be enough clearance even when there
> > are two people in the
> > >car
> > >but the problem starts when we start hitting
> > irregularities on the road.
> > >Is
> > >there a way to keep the ride height without the
> > rubbing?
> > >
> > >Manolet
> > >Philippines
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> > >
> > >
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