Nissan CA18DET in Sunbeam Alpine

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[BWA]

Nice picture Bill.
What else is happening?

Cheers
Byron

[bashby]

Thanks Byron, older photo (rear axle is not right) but nice photo.  Drove her much more in CO than here in NM the dirt, wind and all... She still is a blast to drive and thinking about finishing her out with side windows, electronic air valve as a light flywheel and no OEM air valve can make returning to idle after a fast lift iffy, remake the fuel cell out of SS with baffles and an in-tank Aeromotive Phantom pump (the external Walbro 225 does the job but, it is very noisy). just $$$$ right?
The paint has weathered the 4-years well a few issues but as she is a driver I am alright with it.
Funny how at first you are shocked with the acceleration then not...
One plus with a turbo I do not really have to worry about breaking the rear-end loose as it  takes a little to build boost even with 4.10:1 gears, a light flywheel, cams etc. still have to keep-in-mind that the suspension while "new" is still based on old technology with a "me" rear suspension design...

[bashby]

Changed out the rear coil over springs from 275#/in to 175#/in.  I think it is much better, not as nervous on the road and easier on my old back.

[BWA]

That is quite a substantial change in spring stiffness.
I think that with these light cars real stiff suspension is good for the race track but is too much for normal driving conditions.
When I first got my TR6 I took it to a local shop to get some work done on it to fix some deficiencies that came up in the inspection report.
This shop went whole hog and replaced the rear springs saying they were old and tired.  
They replaced them with up-rated springs that made the rear-end sit too high.
I did not like the look so eventually I cut them down by an inch and the car looked a lot better.
The downside is that they are even stiffer.
My 2003 Honda Civic SIR handles like a dream and does not have super stiff springs.
I think modern technology has enabled the car manufacturers to build good handling cars without having to resort to super stiff spring rates.

Cheers
Byron

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Yes, it is.  The front was a calculation the rear was a guess...
Bill Guzman sells a coil over kit for the MGB which I think comes with 150#/in, read some online, Mustang forums, z-car forums etc.  and decided to go with these; she rides, corners and drives well.

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I have put her up for sale on Ebay...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152555787642?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
feel free to ask questions if you are interested.

[BWA]

Bill once this sells are you going to do another car that works better for life in New Mexico?
You should get some decent bids on this car as it it done up so nicely.
Another real good venue for selling cars like this these days is thru Bring a Trailer.

Cheers
Byron

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She is on "Bring a Trailer"

[bashby]

She has been sold may her new owner enjoy her