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29-12-2009, 07:07 PM | #1161 |
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all good
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29-12-2009, 07:31 PM | #1162 |
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ok guys. some of u know that i also have a project series one rx7. and i have been lucky enough to come across a set of 1995 626 full set of disc brakes. now as the rx7 has disc's at the front and drumbs at the rear i was wondering if it is possible to swap them over??? would i need to use the same brake booster of the 626 booster???
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29-12-2009, 07:47 PM | #1163 | |
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29-12-2009, 08:46 PM | #1164 |
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bahahahahahaha ok then lol. any other sugustions???? what other brakes can i use???
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30-12-2009, 08:04 AM | #1165 |
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Rear brakes you should be able to pickup a series 2 rear axle with disks.
Front brake kits have been around forever, ask your local rotary shop or these guys. Izzy isn't necessarily the cheapest but he's good.
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30-12-2009, 09:22 PM | #1166 |
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a few questoins about springs..
are the brand Selby spings good?? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Front-Selby-C...item53d8ec9543 how easy is it to install springs yourself?? also are kingsprings (or similars) stiffer then the stock springs? Thanks
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31-12-2009, 03:08 PM | #1167 |
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How much would a new horn cost?
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31-12-2009, 03:22 PM | #1168 |
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I got mine for $2 at the local pick a part wreckers. Remember that a horn from a 626, 929 or other Mazda will do the job.
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31-12-2009, 03:27 PM | #1169 | |
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31-12-2009, 03:32 PM | #1170 |
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Easy way to remove the old spring off the strut is to place it on the ground towards a brick wall or away from everything put one foot ( with shoes on ) on strut top and then undo centre nut -- all done no compressors used
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31-12-2009, 04:28 PM | #1171 |
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id be interested in the answers you get brizbane boy. i wanna get superlows for mine, as the lows arent enough. and i was thinking bout doin it myself too
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31-12-2009, 04:41 PM | #1172 |
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yer, thats my plan, im just going to get lows for the front and standard hight for the back, just make the back stiffer.
Ill let u know when i get some how easy they are
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31-12-2009, 04:50 PM | #1173 |
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wont the ass end stick up a lot though?
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31-12-2009, 05:01 PM | #1174 |
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KIngs are a stiffer rate than standard , get konis shocks that are adjustable instead of messing with spring rates
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31-12-2009, 05:08 PM | #1175 |
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And as far as I know selby is the same as whiteline. Whiteline no longer sell by that name and now use selby. Astro boy is the best to ask for this though.
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31-12-2009, 05:51 PM | #1176 |
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it actully sits nicely on the bak at the moment, id just want to get the same high with just stiffer springs to combat when i have a full are it scrubs with i go over bumps. if i lowered the bak it would be to low.
(yes i know its because my offset isnt correct)
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31-12-2009, 06:19 PM | #1177 |
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if ur front is lower by 1" than the back then u can expect the front of ur bumper to b about 2 or so inches lower than ypur back bumper (cus of he angle) asomething to consither as the front of the front bumper will hit the ground when ur leaving a curb/driveway due to the slope on the road for water control
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31-12-2009, 06:20 PM | #1178 |
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Lows: 30mm
Super Lows: 40-50mm I wouldnt be going any lower then King Lows, and you will always find the rear will sit higher in our cars... If money was no object, I'd be importing some Tockico HP Blues struts and combining them with Eibach springs...
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Eibachs will sit the arse end of a BJ Mazda sedan down but actually causes the rear to be slightly higher (relatively) in the hatch.
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02-01-2010, 01:01 PM | #1180 |
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brisbane boy have you checked the condition of your springs? if they're sagging you'll end up raising the car with standard springs.
i'd suggest getting eibach springs, you'll want adjustible shocks either way, as the kings will be a rough ride otherwise
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