Eriks Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Hi, I'm looking at the Techno Toy Tuning rear suspension kit for 510s. Any thoughts if this will fit the 610 coupe ? https://technotoytuning.com/nissan/510/rear-coilover-conversion-datsun-510 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 As far as strut coil overs it should work. The 610 is not exactly the same as the 510. I think slightly wider but no big deal. What spring rate will you be using? It should be related to what your front strut spring rate is to stay in balance. Quote Link to comment
Eriks Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Thanks Mike. Have a pair of T3 front struts with spring rate 200, so I was thinking 200 at the rear Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Yes 200 to start at least. The placement of the spring close to the axle eliminates the 3.8 to 1 cantilever of the rear control arm. My 610 FSM shows a front spring rate of 96 lb/in. The rear is 367 (divide by 3.8) is exactly 96 lb/in at the axle... so it seems they are equal. Both at 200 lb/in should work just fine. 1 Quote Link to comment
Phantom Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 datzenmike - email Gabriel at T3 and see what he can do for you. They are constantly expanding their offerings. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Thanks, but don't need them. In fact I make my own adjustable struts for about $30 a pair. 1 Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 You aren't supposed to run more than #225 rear coilovers in the back of a 510... Troy recommended #200, to avoid wheel hop or a rear wheel lifting during hard cornering I went with #225, and it feels almost too stiff ... #200 would be more comfortable on bumpy roads, and it's apparently alot safer than #225 Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I am running 250 lb coil overs and the #3 setting of an 8 way adjustable shock and it feels great Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 ...and it may for you. Everybody has their preference, and a preference by definition, cannot be wrong.. I'm running 150 on my front struts yet everybody seems to like over 200. Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 gabriel told me most of the toyota guys run stiff springs and softer shocks and the datsun guys do either stiff shocks or stiff springs it rides better then my suspension techniques rears with tokiko blues I just dont like the saggy rear end when taking off Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 gabriel told me most of the toyota guys run stiff springs and softer shocks and the datsun guys do either stiff shocks or stiff springs it rides better then my suspension techniques rears with tokiko blues I just dont like the saggy rear end when taking off Are these Toyotas FWD? Also keep in mind that people are totally monkey see monkey do. If your friends run stiff spring/soft shock it must be right, right? Run with the pack. It may also be a form before function. Done purely for the looks nothing to do with performance or handling just like mad camber. Quote Link to comment
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