superjesus Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hi guys, im Mees a few months ago i bought my first car. and now im slowly fixing her up but i do have a few questions that i would like some advice on: 1, when ever i run the car (which is a few times a week) there's some thin white smoke coming out of the exhaust, but only when i accelerate its not constant. is this anything i need to be worried about? its getting quite cold here and the car currently doesnt get driven (every few weeks) and the carb also needs a retuning 2, also does anyone know of some suppliers of different seat mounts so i can sit lower and further back or do i have to fabricate my own? the plan is to enjoy the car and turn into a lil track toy and just enjoy it, its not a daily driver nor will it ever be as i can get everywhere with my bike this being holland and all. i live near by the zandvoort circuit (ex f1 track) so i plan to go there often :) 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 If the smoke smells sweet, then it's something to worry about. Otherwise if it just smells like exhaust.... then it's probably just condensation. Cool car! Welcome to Ratsun! Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Regarding the seat mounts, you'll have to make your own. Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 its not a daily driver nor will it ever be as i can get everywhere with my bike this being holland and all. lol true story Quote Link to comment
superjesus Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 If the smoke smells sweet, then it's something to worry about. Otherwise if it just smells like exhaust.... then it's probably just condensation. Cool car! Welcome to Ratsun! thanks that a load of my mind im taking it to an mechnic that specializes in old cars this or next month anyway but its nice to know i shouldn't be worried thanks alot :) Regarding the seat mounts, you'll have to make your own. had a feeling about that shouldn't be hard job anyway Quote Link to comment
superjesus Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 lol true story haha life is exactly like this most people here don't actually have cars because they just aren't needed Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 haha life is exactly like this most people here don't actually have cars because they just aren't needed lol Yeah my family is from the Amsterdam area. Aunt and cousins and shit still live around there. Quote Link to comment
superjesus Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 lol Yeah my family is from the Amsterdam area. Aunt and cousins and shit still live around there. then you know weirdness im still getting used to it after moving back here last year (moved away when i was 6) Quote Link to comment
superjesus Posted December 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 since im working on my car now anyway im considering doing a carb swap does anybody have some advice here? should i stick to a single carb or go duel sidedrafts? also whats the best choice for power to price ratio? the car is currently stock and with the intake upgrade i'll want to change to a performance exhaust too. has anybody upgraded theirs? what did it cost? do you have a video? i don't want to go the ricer route here so no unnecessary fart cannons the car is a stock rust free (apart from a few surface spots) 1976 1,2l coupe with a manual 4 speed Quote Link to comment
iskisenna Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Mine is a '78 4 door 1.2l. I bought an adapter for a mitsubishi SU type single-carb from a Proton Wira (Malaysian evo 3 knockoff). With a 4-1 performance extractor and a 5zigen cannon from...i dunno what :p, i get great acceleration and power (highway at full throttle 140kph, scary shit). I dont embarrass myself in autocross either :) Cost was 600 ringgit for the carb and adaptor, 800 for the extractor and new exhaust piping from a shop. 1400 ringgit or +- 300 USD. Quote Link to comment
superjesus Posted December 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Mine is a '78 4 door 1.2l. I bought an adapter for a mitsubishi SU type single-carb from a Proton Wira (Malaysian evo 3 knockoff). With a 4-1 performance extractor and a 5zigen cannon from...i dunno what :P, i get great acceleration and power (highway at full throttle 140kph, scary shit). I dont embarrass myself in autocross either :) Cost was 600 ringgit for the carb and adaptor, 800 for the extractor and new exhaust piping from a shop. 1400 ringgit or +- 300 USD. thats not exactly a lot of money :) do you have any videos of it? Quote Link to comment
superjesus Posted December 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 on another note i also have some electrical gremlins causing my front middle headlight to not work and the rear right light. so i can only have full brights or nothing at all also the right side blinkers don't blink they just stay on, any advice on where too start looking before i rip the whole car apart? Quote Link to comment
superjesus Posted December 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 referring to the yellow headlights Quote Link to comment
ericsb210 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 The Yellow fog lamps? Quote Link to comment
superjesus Posted December 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 The Yellow fog lamps? yup Quote Link to comment
iskisenna Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 thats not exactly a lot of money :) do you have any videos of it? I will upload one soon. She is in the paintshop now, and im in Singapore taking a vacation :) Quote Link to comment
superjesus Posted December 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 cant wait enjoy your vacation Quote Link to comment
superjesus Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 does anyone know where i can get some bushings for my shifter? preferably here in europe Quote Link to comment
iskisenna Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 A thrown together thing. but it gives you an idea of Scarlett :) 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 since im working on my car now anyway im considering doing a carb swap does anybody have some advice here? should i stick to a single carb or go duel sidedrafts? also whats the best choice for power to price ratio? the car is currently stock and with the intake upgrade i'll want to change to a performance exhaust too. has anybody upgraded theirs? what did it cost? do you have a video? Well if looking at dual side drafts and intakes this will not be cheap. Might I suggest Yamaha R-1 carbs on a custom made intake? The 1.2 L is about right. They look very impressive. Here are many pages of research... http://community.ratsun.net/topic/7862-r1-carbs-lots-of-pics/ Yes! It's been done just far more complicated. There are long bolts going the full length of the carbs that hold them together and full "lines" as well, not to mention the throttle linkage that goes between the carbs... if you can fabricate this might not be so bad of a job, but if you cant its probably not worth it due to the port spacing on a Z. 1 Quote Link to comment
superjesus Posted December 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 A thrown together thing. but it gives you an idea of Scarlett :) nice video and some very nice wheels :) Quote Link to comment
superjesus Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 carb time: im looking to upgrade my carburetter, as i want to make a bit more power looking at getting a weber 32/36 carb. im wondering if anyone has experience buying them in europe? as well as an adaptor kit for it, can anyone recommend a good website/dealer? also what are your thoughts/experience with carbs? should i look at getting a different one, what should i look out for? http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=Weber_32/36_Carburetor Quote Link to comment
superjesus Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 http://community.ratsun.net/topic/68464-dutch-carbs/ Quote Link to comment
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