Aftermarket wheels are powder coated but factory OE wheels and some "expensive" brands like BBS are painted with the same paint as used on cars. DuPont have a nice "Wheel silver" to be used with clea
Powdercoat has been popular for a while but there are problems with the paint flaking off in low temp. Some automakers still use it because it saves a buck or two in manufacturing costs. Thomas /// d
I can buy 6 tensioners for a BMW M engine for $295.- Thomas /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
The only way to know is to try it and see if it works. Thomas /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
I think Westfield makes a Lotus 7 replica for Hayabusa engines. It's faaaast. Thomas /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
There's no need to paint the outside. Even if you leave the frame in salt water it will take several years before you see any signs of rust. The zinc will go dull after a year or two. Close to the ex
Some companies are more interested to show off their cool websites than let customers to find any products. Thomas /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list
I found a Silvia 1/24 scale model so I ordered 2 of them and one BMW M635. Now I will have both the big and small versions of my cars. Thomas /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list
Check out the cam-chain design on that Maserati V6 and you will find the U20 chains to be very uncomplicated. Thomas /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list
What are the markings on the reflectors? For Silvia they are 1.6 inch diameter and marked R-2 KOITO L-1246. Mazda 1500 (mid-60's) are 1.5 inch and marked R-24 KOITO L-1383 Thomas /// datsun-roadsters
I have a question and I wonder if anyone might have a Datsun Roadster that can answer this? What are the markings and the outside diameter on the reflectors? For Silvia they are 1.6 inch diameter (40
Thanks Robert. By the way, I found a Lucas reflector, 2-1/16" (52 mm) I thought the domed type looks cool, see http://www.holden.co.uk/product_display.asp?product_code=010.318 Perfect match for the '