r30 skylines

[Ghostrider]

COILOVERS?????

You all want to modift to use S13.

Why not make up, do the mods to your own R30 struts (front) only need to find a machine shop that will machine off the existing spring seat. The thread kit & nuts can be bought through Wideline or Noltec direct for about $400.00. If doing it this way, you can cut down the strut case to suit R31 inserts, that are about 40mm shorter, therefore the damper piston stroke doesn't alter when lowering.

Rears can be made up using R31 rear shocks, they are 32mm shorter.

[Ghostrider]

1983 MR30 sedan.318000km.

any easy way to replace a inner CV boot.

As far as I know, they are NON SERVICEABLE, But! the workshop manual says it is possible, so email me on [email protected] and I will scan and send you the pages concerning this procedure.

[PHaT MR30]

i went with the hybrid as i got it for $600+postage brand new, i read on the powerdigger site that the hybrid 600x300x75 intercooler had "0.5psi loss at up to 40psi" and can cool around 500hps' worth of air flow. hope that helps!! had the piping made from 2 1/2" press bend mild steel for $450 installed, all up about $1100 fitted..

matt did you get the super monster? when did you get it from at that price, and is it a 'genuine' hybrid? don't know if that makes a difference just interested to know.

[PHaT MR30]

1983 MR30 sedan.318000km.

any easy way to replace a inner CV boot.

hi dave long time no see! Its tim from the bluebird forum (sr20detrx)

what are you doing muching round with MR30's?

[PHaT MR30]

COILOVERS?????

You all want to modift to use S13.

Why not make up, do the mods to your own R30 struts (front) only need to find a machine shop that will machine off the existing spring seat. The thread kit & nuts can be bought through Wideline or Noltec direct for about $400.00. If doing it this way, you can cut down the strut case to suit R31 inserts, that are about 40mm shorter, therefore the damper piston stroke doesn't alter when lowering.

Rears can be made up using R31 rear shocks, they are 32mm shorter.

hmm im quite interested in the R31 strut case thing, as my front is a lil too high compared to the rear even with lowered springs, not going full coilover, just swapping them.

[rsx84]

matt did you get the super monster? when did you get it from at that price, and is it a 'genuine' hybrid? don't know if that makes a difference just interested to know.

yep.. bar, plate and fin super monster cooler "genuine hybrid" bought it about 8 months ago on e-bay for $600 as powerdigger is the offical surplier but wanted $800 for the 600x300x75mm cooler. ended up being a place here on the gold coast that were selling them...

[tomj]

they are down to like 350 these days if you know where to look

[PHaT MR30]

yeh well let me know where to look!

[Ghostrider]

']the S13 rear coilovers fit up all good except they are either 2 hole at the top at the back, whereas DR30 are 3. basically u have to drill an extra hole to line up the S13 coilovers at the top. pretty simple job though. just stick one thread in an existing hole, then drill a one that matches up on the other side. i havent done this to my car but todd with DR30 on these forums has, im sure he will pipe up soon to confirm what i just said

i mite be interested in a shirt depending on it's design and price i guess.

Just been studying a set of S13 coilovers.

Can't see how the fronts are anything like EASY conversion.

But rears look OK, but has anyone thought of changing the tops, swapping the stock R30 top for the S13, then NO DRILLING required.

Would this work???

[boj01]

im with phat mr30 as well...........i want to know where to get intercoolers for $350!!!

Answer = NOWHERE

[dr30man]

R30 POLO SHIRTS

How many members of this forum, ACTIVE on this thread would be interested in our own R30/SAU POLO SHIRT, if we had one made up.

Shirt, id up for one of those, actually it depends on the design, im quite picky.

[[ant]]

i actually hadnt thought of the tops to be honest.

but the rest of it would be easy enough i guess anyway doing full coilovers. i mite do that one day altho i like my susp as it is now (tho the front could be a bit lower it sits pretty flat coz matched springs from japan so its okay really)

as far as the coolers go, i would agree with nowehre for $350. theres a few group buys on forums with them around 400-450 if u get in at the right time and are willing to wait in some cases, otherwise theyre all around $600 or so that i have found for 600x300x76 Core Size bar and plate coolers. Most i see for this price tho arent genuine hybrid stamped coolers, though it makes no difference apparently they come from the same place. i had a non-stamped big Hybrid in my last car (S13) and it was great, had no problems with it at all, just didnt have Hybrid on the top of it!

i got my one through the ModYourCar.com website. they were on special for $495 + postage. not sure how much they are regularly, i think around $550 but then u need $50 or so for postage, so you guys over east (coz MYC.com perth based) probly be around $600. *shrug* or find a group buy if u can !

edit: and i dont work for them or nuthin haha i just ordered one a couple of weeks back to go in the DR thats all, so i had a hunt around forums and websites for them. though i dont use EBay so i didnt check there. just this site i got mine from was the cheapest i could find at that time ignoring group buys!

[[ant]]

just on that, theres a guy on SilviaWa.com forums under Shop, S1x Shop, trying to organize a group buy of coolers trhough modyourcar.com, if they get 10 or more people then its $450 each for the coolers.

if theres a few of u interested mite be worth it to get one to ur door for round $500 if enough pple join it *shrug*

[davehoos]

to replace the CV boot you need press and it looks like a big job.the boot is torn from an exhaust thats fell off.

The CV on My R31 passage are getting noisey on a long drive.

probably get replacments from a wreck .Are R180 R30 driveshafts interchangeable with EARLY R200..I had a cone type idea that allowed you to slide a boot over without pulling the shaft apart,but cant find anyone with these at the moment.

I have R30 coils and R31 struts on my R31 passage[iRS],the 5 link struts are 25 mm+ longer bush to spring seat, than the IRS.hatch and sedan are also different.

R30 is my current work car.purchased for the tyres.It has more go than the bluebird and more room but it is no ser3.Got a 910 LD20T sitting in the shed,find some R30 LD28 bits and get it running.

[Ghostrider]

I have been quoted under $450.00 for cooler with core size 700 x 270 x 65.

Is the thickness all that critical, compared to the front surface area, where the air gets to it.

I believe 600 x 270 would be the perfect size for R30's, as you wouldn't have to cut the guts out of your lower spoiler to accomodate it.

[tomj]

Ant , you of all people should know I can get them for 350

[Mike Cash]

yep.. bar, plate and fin super monster cooler "genuine hybrid" bought it about 8 months ago on e-bay for $600 as powerdigger is the offical surplier but wanted $800 for the 600x300x75mm cooler. ended up being a place here on the gold coast that were selling them...

i got mine from a shop here in sa 750x300x60 for 750 with end tanks where ever i wanted them. i thought i was a good deal

[stu_r30]

put me down for a shirt.

[rsx84]

i got mine from a shop here in sa 750x300x60 for 750 with end tanks where ever i wanted them. i thought i was a good deal

is that mounted in the r30?? mine was a tight fit, 750mm must be like a fat chick in likra

[stu_r30]

finally got my car sorted - took it for a spin and...hello boost

noticed a few things - brakes need serious attention, tailshaft hits somewhere and also i cant get the grin off my face hehehe