From alvingogi at gmail.com Wed Jan 1 13:18:11 2020 From: alvingogi at gmail.com (Alvin Gogineni) Date: Wed, 1 Jan 2020 12:18:11 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Driving a special roadster over Christmas Message-ID: The moment I knew that our family Christmas would be held in Paso Robles I got butterflies. Why? This meant I could finally take Kevin up on that roadster drive! Fate (and my sister-in-law's typing) put our Air BnB walking distance to Kevin's and he was kind of enough to let me take Spike for a spin. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_9949.jpg A quick reminder of the goods this roadster is running: U20/5-speed with a Rebello-prepped cylinder head Solexes RX-7 rear axle (OEM LSD, discs) Volvo leaf springs Koni shocks Azenis tires What a sight, Kevin also has a Porsche 914: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_9940.jpg Kevin demonstrated his roadster and driving with a brilliant performance on the Coast Range Rallye (CRR) earlier this March. Since we ran CRR together he suggested a local Paso road called Peachy Canyon. Here are a few driving impressions of "Spike", his 1969 SPL. Enjoy! Engine http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_9941.jpg The Rebello-prepped engine with Solexes made all the right noises. Paired with a Magnaflow exhaust it sounded great with a burble below 4k and absolute wail above. Crisp response and impressive power...Kevin will be visiting us soon for a dyno. From my short drive I'm guessing it makes around 150-ish hp to the wheels. It put a smile on my face. Suspension/Chassis http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_9950.jpg I was surprised how smooth the ride was, I think it is a direct result of the Volvo rear leaf springs. The Koni's I'm sure add to this but the rear of the roadster was shockingly less bouncy then the comp/stock-springed cars I'm used to driving. Peachy Canyon was a smooth road, but overall my thought was "this is why he was so fast on the CRR!" Kevin overhauled the front brakes and added the RX-7 rear end with LSD/discs. The whole package worked seamlessly. Feel http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_9951.jpg It's the little details that Kevin added to make this such a well-sorted roadster. Also, we can't forget the work and love that Garm, Kevin Desirelo and Michael Anderson put in before Kevin's acquisition. His touches really make it shine on the road, turning it into a real gem. It's easy to get physically tired driving a roadster hard on long rallyes...Spike begs you to drive more and allows you to focus on enjoyment. Inside, a Momo Prototipo is perfect for spirited driving, full harnesses keep you in place, a complete interior is inviting, while a rear wind deflector and upgraded dash lighting round out the comforts. My brief stint driving Spike on Peachy Canyon Rd: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_9946.jpg Enjoy the video and turn the volume up! https://youtu.be/nuDenEFP3Jc A few detail shots, yes that's a 964 C2! http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_0020-3.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_9952.jpg Great folks. Thanks Kevin for making my day you've done a superb job with Spike. I'll say it again. I regret not buying this roadster and I'm 100% happy that Kevin ended up with it. Too many owners get suckered into buying "cheaper" examples and spend more time fixing than driving. That can be good or bad depending on your threshold for pain :) Spike is that rare example of how effective and enjoyable these cars can be as canyon-carvers/rallye machines. It was really that good. Looking forward to getting her on the dyno! http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_0024-3.jpg -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From alvingogi at gmail.com Fri Jan 3 08:36:56 2020 From: alvingogi at gmail.com (Alvin Gogineni) Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2020 07:36:56 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Last Drive for 2019! Message-ID: Enjoying The Ride one last time before 2020 with friends. Rob Fuller brought his SR-powered Datsun 510, Geoff in his Lotus 7 and also got to see my friend Naveed's new Nissan (hakosuka) Skyline! Discovered a new road, took chances and look forward to more driving events! http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_0230.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_0224.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_0214.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_0229.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_0255.jpg Stay tuned for the next Bay Area Fun Run I found a new route you'll love! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From randygillan at gmail.com Wed Jan 8 17:38:56 2020 From: randygillan at gmail.com (Randy Gillan) Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2020 16:38:56 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Engine work Message-ID: Has anyone used an engine shop in the Sacramento or Bay Area and would recommend them? Thanks I want to get my 2L tanked and the head gone over in preparation for a rebuild. Thanks. 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Thanks. > > Randy > 1969 2L > Sacramento, CA > ________________________________________ > > datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/datsun-roadsters > http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/datsun-roadsters/alvingogi at gmail.com > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From alvingogi at gmail.com Wed Jan 8 20:33:35 2020 From: alvingogi at gmail.com (Alvin Gogineni) Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2020 19:33:35 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Driving Roadsters to DWA Cars & Coffee Message-ID: Last Sunday we attended the Driving While Awesome Cars & Coffee event in Santa Cruz, CA. We drove our roadsters and had a blast. Superb mix of cars from J-Tin gems to Euro Classics. Our roadsters: https://zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_0401.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_0399.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_0397.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_0397.jpg A Hakosuka Skyline next to a first-gen Dodge Viper! https://zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_0445.jpg Enjoy the pictures in my report and remember to #getoutanddrive! https://www.zcarblog.com/2020/01/08/events/events-cars-and-coffee-with-driving-while-awesome.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From alvingogi at gmail.com Fri Jan 10 08:50:43 2020 From: alvingogi at gmail.com (Alvin Gogineni) Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 07:50:43 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Fairladyy Friday Message-ID: #FairladyFriday Bob Chavis' 1967 SRL #218 Bob restored it himself and I finally saw it in person at Solvang 2014. I really love the details like LeMans wheels, chrome-ringed gauges, EMPI steering wheel. Enjoy http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/14138881_10153960525705197_4861504598794838886_o.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/82268404_189069895614858_5021040562589925376_o.jpg https://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/DSC06912.jpg https://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/DSC06918.jpg -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lperrochet at horvitzlevy.com Fri Jan 10 12:34:15 2020 From: lperrochet at horvitzlevy.com (Lisa Perrochet) Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 19:34:15 +0000 Subject: [Roadsters] electrical work in So Cal Message-ID: Related question: got a recommendation for someone in So Cal to overhaul the wiring system? I?ve had my 1966 since 1978, and the gremlins are finally getting too irritating to chase down. When I was a teenager, it was funny when you turned right and the horn would honk, but I?m at that stage in life where I?d like to not have the headlights blink off. And the prospect of leaning over and crawling under the car to do it myself doesn?t have the same appeal as when I replaced my first water pump decades ago (4 different bolt patterns for the same year? Really?). From: Alvin Gogineni Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 4:51 PM To: Randy Gillan Cc: datsun-roadsters Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Engine work Rebello Racing http://www.rebelloracing.com/ On Wed, Jan 8, 2020 at 4:43 PM Randy Gillan via Datsun-roadsters > wrote: Has anyone used an engine shop in the Sacramento or Bay Area and would recommend them? Thanks I want to get my 2L tanked and the head gone over in preparation for a rebuild. Thanks. Randy 1969 2L Sacramento, CA ________________________________________ datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/datsun-roadsters http://autox.team.net/archive Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/datsun-roadsters/alvingogi at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From alvingogi at gmail.com Thu Jan 16 14:05:04 2020 From: alvingogi at gmail.com (Alvin Gogineni) Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:05:04 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] My Optima battery finally died Message-ID: After 17 years, the Optima battery in my roadster finally died. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_0789-e1579205309617.jpg It happened to me at the best possible place and time: Leaving DWA Cars & Coffee :( Turned the ignition and the gauges worked but no crank. Thankfully I was carrying (2!) jump packs and I was able to jump start. Last weekend I visited the shop to get a new battery. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_0790.jpg Just a simple 51R, same size ( a bit lighter than the Optima). Braille battery coming once we re-locate. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_0822-e1579205578788.jpg -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ppeters914 at comcast.net Thu Jan 16 14:18:44 2020 From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete) Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:18:44 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] My Optima battery finally died In-Reply-To: Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From alvingogi at gmail.com Mon Jan 27 18:18:52 2020 From: alvingogi at gmail.com (Alvin Gogineni) Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:18:52 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Cars & Coffee Santa Cruz 2/1 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Sorry the event SUNDAY 2/2! On Mon, Jan 27, 2020 at 5:16 PM Alvin Gogineni wrote: > https://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_0521-1024x768.jpg > > Let's get some Roadsters at this event! A group of us are leaving from the > parking lot at the top of 35/92 at 7:30am From there we will take the > "scenic route" to Santa Cruz for the Cars & Coffee event hosted by DWA. Not > up for some high-speed thrills? Meet us at the event by 9am! > > Details: > DWA! Morning Motors > Sunday, February 2, 2020 > 9:00 AM 11:00 AM > The Old Wrigley Building parking lot in Santa Cruz, CA > > Last month's event: > > https://www.zcarblog.com/2020/01/08/events/events-cars-and-coffee-with-driving-while-awesome.html > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gkmcc at sbcglobal.net Thu Jan 30 08:38:16 2020 From: gkmcc at sbcglobal.net (Gary McCormick) Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:38:16 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Roadsters] Tarted-up 67.5 1600 on BAT References: <996668501.246824.1580398696693.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <996668501.246824.1580398696693@mail.yahoo.com> 1967.5 Datsun 1600 Roadster | | | | | | | | | | | 1967.5 Datsun 1600 Roadster Bid for the chance to own a 1967.5 Datsun 1600 Roadster at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vi... | | | Gary McCormickgkmcc at sbcglobal.netTwitter: @WillotheGlen -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rwm at rwmann.com Thu Jan 30 08:46:44 2020 From: rwm at rwmann.com (RWM) Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:46:44 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Tarted-up 67.5 1600 on BAT In-Reply-To: <996668501.246824.1580398696693@mail.yahoo.com> References: <996668501.246824.1580398696693.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <996668501.246824.1580398696693@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <52c1a581-625d-e68c-6ca7-236879104620@rwmann.com> Terminal frame rust... - Bob Mann, '68 2000 Solex On 1/30/2020 10:38 AM, Gary McCormick via Datsun-roadsters wrote: > 1967.5 Datsun 1600 Roadster > > > > > > > > > > 1967.5 Datsun 1600 Roadster > > Bid for the chance to own a 1967.5 Datsun 1600 Roadster at auction > with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vi... > > > > > *Gary McCormick* > gkmcc at sbcglobal.net > Twitter: @WillotheGlen > > > ________________________________________ > > datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/datsun-roadsters http://autox.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/datsun-roadsters/rwm at rwmann.com > > -- R.W. 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Net" Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Tarted-up 67.5 1600 on BAT Terminal frame rust... - Bob Mann, '68 2000 Solex On 1/30/2020 10:38 AM, Gary McCormick via Datsun-roadsters wrote: 1967.5 Datsun 1600 Roadster 1967.5 Datsun 1600 Roadster Bid for the chance to own a 1967.5 Datsun 1600 Roadster at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vi... Gary McCormick gkmcc at sbcglobal.net Twitter: @WillotheGlen ________________________________________ datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/datsun-roadsters http://autox.team.net/archive Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/datsun-roadsters/rwm at rwmann.com -- R.W. Mann & Company, Inc. >> Airline Industry Analysis Port Washington, NY 11050 >> tel 516-944-0900, fax -7280 mailto:info at RWMann.com >> URL http://www.RWMann.com/ This e-mail is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged or confidential information. 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