Random Question thread.. - Page 22

marcs_sp20 · 29-04-2009, 06:38 PM

why would you want them the other way? would look wierd...

should get these:

Link Here

or you could always crack yours open and paint them black

project.r.racing · 29-04-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diztorsion

Should i change my headlights? or leave the stock ones on? i cant decide

prety sure the ones i wanna buy are in this pic

thing is the orange on the outsides, the indicator comes on the left hand side? =p

i don't understand your thinking. you changed/removed your tail light cos you didn't like black on black. now you wanna get black head lights?

Diztorsion · 29-04-2009, 07:31 PM

The black taillights were ugly as hell, after seeing that pic i posted the headlights look alrite imo.. heres another pic

IDK wich one it is tho?

Ice88 · 30-04-2009, 12:30 AM

There both the same one just has been given the black treatment

@ Marc

Coulda sworn i read a comparison on mazdas247 that the 626 manifold was better, not sure if thats in regards to boost or NA though. The runners are bigger or something. Be an interesting comparison at any rate

marcs_sp20 · 30-04-2009, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ice88

@ Marc

Coulda sworn i read a comparison on mazdas247 that the 626 manifold was better, not sure if thats in regards to boost or NA though. The runners are bigger or something. Be an interesting comparison at any rate

Yeah, I tried to do a search, but still you get 200 pages of crap and not the answer you wanted

Im thinking, if the prices have come down considerably in a couple years, is to import a FS-ZE and just "plonk" it in the engine bay... but might just end up just buying a 626 long block and doing work off that...

As I said, not for a couple years

70NYD · 04-05-2009, 03:10 PM

ok so i unnsuccesfully attempted to remove my cv joint from the hub so that i can change the boot today.. my question is whats the best way to remove it? is there some sort of retaining clip or is it just sitting there and has to be pushed out? any help is very welcome

tony

Rupewrecht · 04-05-2009, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70NYD

ok so i unnsuccesfully attempted to remove my cv joint from the hub so that i can change the boot today.. my question is whats the best way to remove it? is there some sort of retaining clip or is it just sitting there and has to be pushed out? any help is very welcome

tony

From the hub? Just the nut on the end that's inside the hole in the centre of the disc. Might need some love with a rubber mallet.

70NYD · 04-05-2009, 03:22 PM

yep thats what i was after

cheers dan

(i dont think a rubber mallet would work on myn its rusted solid ey i used a sledge hammer after a while and it didnt budge hence the tool im gona get

)

project.r.racing · 04-05-2009, 04:59 PM

the mechanic that did my clutch at 105,000km didn't regrease the spline when putting the CV back into the hub.

then when the LSD was put in, the CV wasn't coming out.

we had to heat the hub with a oxy torch a little to make it expand to get it out.

very last option, as too much heat will bust the bearings.

lucky we did not.

70NYD · 05-05-2009, 09:05 PM

ok i got another question. does anyone know what the track length of a GTX is (front axle to back axle)?
cheers

DavoAust · 05-05-2009, 09:24 PM

haha you're looking at an AWD conversion arent you?

70NYD · 05-05-2009, 11:09 PM

eventually, in a few years, when i actually finish uni n get a job

that is my ultimate goal

also few other changes
but the question is still there. does anyone know the track length of the GTX/R

Ice88 · 05-05-2009, 11:38 PM

Dimensions:

* Wheelbase: 2450 mm (96.5 in)
* Front Track: 1430 mm (56.3 in)
* Rear Track: 1435 mm (56.5 in)
* Length: 3995 mm (157.3 in)
* Width: 1675 mm (65.9 in)
* Weight: 955 kg (2105 lb)

http://wikicars.org/en/Mazda_323#1989

Thats bout all i could find in a quick search.

Frankie17 · 06-05-2009, 05:18 PM

a quick question...

My BA hardtop recently started squealing a little sometimes when coming to a stop. Would that be worn out break paddles ? i suspect its the front ones.

cheers

70NYD · 06-05-2009, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ice88

Dimensions:

* Wheelbase: 2450 mm (96.5 in)
* Front Track: 1430 mm (56.3 in)
* Rear Track: 1435 mm (56.5 in)
* Length: 3995 mm (157.3 in)
* Width: 1675 mm (65.9 in)
* Weight: 955 kg (2105 lb)

http://wikicars.org/en/Mazda_323#1989

Thats bout all i could find in a quick search.

thx man

mussing · 07-05-2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie17

a quick question...

My BA hardtop recently started squealing a little sometimes when coming to a stop. Would that be worn out break paddles ? i suspect its the front ones.

cheers

Yep, sounds like it's time to renew your brake pads.

Frankie17 · 07-05-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mussing

Yep, sounds like it's time to renew your brake pads.

Cheers man. At least i wont be bored on my day off tomorrow lol

Cosmo Dude · 07-05-2009, 09:39 PM

If you're doing the rear pads (and i suggest you do) have a poke around for instructions. There is a trick that will save you a lot of frustration.

70NYD · 08-05-2009, 12:28 AM

haha i know what you mean man.
hint: look for a allen key bolt.. its behind a philips screw on the back of back caliper and very very hidden

Frankie17 · 12-05-2009, 02:10 PM

Rofl... yeah.. i didn't read this before i had a crack at it, and your right.. it took me a few mins to figure out how to get to the damn rear pads :P

Though as it turns out, they are still ok, at about 50%. So im not too sure whats causing the squeaking when breaking.

29-04-2009, 06:38 PM	#421
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	why would you want them the other way? would look wierd... should get these: Link Here or you could always crack yours open and paint them black __________________

29-04-2009, 07:31 PM	#423
Diztorsion Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Quakers hill, Syd Car: 2003 323 Astina BJII Posts: 140 View Photos By: Diztorsion	The black taillights were ugly as hell, after seeing that pic i posted the headlights look alrite imo.. heres another pic IDK wich one it is tho? __________________ 2003 323 ASTINA 1.8L Readers Ride! Last edited by Diztorsion; 29-04-2009 at 07:44 PM.

04-05-2009, 03:10 PM	#426
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	ok so i unnsuccesfully attempted to remove my cv joint from the hub so that i can change the boot today.. my question is whats the best way to remove it? is there some sort of retaining clip or is it just sitting there and has to be pushed out? any help is very welcome tony __________________

04-05-2009, 03:22 PM	#428
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	yep thats what i was after cheers dan (i dont think a rubber mallet would work on myn its rusted solid ey i used a sledge hammer after a while and it didnt budge hence the tool im gona get ) __________________

05-05-2009, 09:05 PM	#430
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	ok i got another question. does anyone know what the track length of a GTX is (front axle to back axle)? cheers __________________

30-04-2009, 12:30 AM	#424
Ice88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auchenflower, Brisbane Car: Blue SP20 Posts: 2,782	There both the same one just has been given the black treatment @ Marc Coulda sworn i read a comparison on mazdas247 that the 626 manifold was better, not sure if thats in regards to boost or NA though. The runners are bigger or something. Be an interesting comparison at any rate

04-05-2009, 04:59 PM	#429
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	the mechanic that did my clutch at 105,000km didn't regrease the spline when putting the CV back into the hub. then when the LSD was put in, the CV wasn't coming out. we had to heat the hub with a oxy torch a little to make it expand to get it out. very last option, as too much heat will bust the bearings. lucky we did not.

05-05-2009, 09:24 PM	#431
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	haha you're looking at an AWD conversion arent you? __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT

05-05-2009, 11:09 PM	#432
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	eventually, in a few years, when i actually finish uni n get a job that is my ultimate goal also few other changes but the question is still there. does anyone know the track length of the GTX/R __________________

05-05-2009, 11:38 PM	#433
Ice88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auchenflower, Brisbane Car: Blue SP20 Posts: 2,782	Dimensions: * Wheelbase: 2450 mm (96.5 in) * Front Track: 1430 mm (56.3 in) * Rear Track: 1435 mm (56.5 in) * Length: 3995 mm (157.3 in) * Width: 1675 mm (65.9 in) * Weight: 955 kg (2105 lb) http://wikicars.org/en/Mazda_323#1989 Thats bout all i could find in a quick search.

06-05-2009, 05:18 PM	#434
Frankie17 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney Car: SP20 Posts: 80	a quick question... My BA hardtop recently started squealing a little sometimes when coming to a stop. Would that be worn out break paddles ? i suspect its the front ones. cheers

07-05-2009, 09:39 PM	#438
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	If you're doing the rear pads (and i suggest you do) have a poke around for instructions. There is a trick that will save you a lot of frustration. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

08-05-2009, 12:28 AM	#439
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	haha i know what you mean man. hint: look for a allen key bolt.. its behind a philips screw on the back of back caliper and very very hidden __________________

12-05-2009, 02:10 PM	#440
Frankie17 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney Car: SP20 Posts: 80	Rofl... yeah.. i didn't read this before i had a crack at it, and your right.. it took me a few mins to figure out how to get to the damn rear pads :P Though as it turns out, they are still ok, at about 50%. So im not too sure whats causing the squeaking when breaking.