Random Question thread.. - Page 59

NaughtyGT · 29-12-2009, 08:07 PM

all good

Mad Mat · 29-12-2009, 08:31 PM

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???

Cosmo Dude · 29-12-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Mat

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???

Tie a rope to the 626 brakes and throw them out the window when you want to stop. I can't think of a more different setup and doubt anything is compatible between the two.

Mad Mat · 29-12-2009, 09:46 PM

bahahahahahaha ok then lol. any other sugustions???? what other brakes can i use???

Cosmo Dude · 30-12-2009, 09:04 AM

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.

Brisbane_boy · 30-12-2009, 10:22 PM

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

RibZe · 31-12-2009, 04:08 PM

How much would a new horn cost?

Cosmo Dude · 31-12-2009, 04:22 PM

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.

michael0008 · 31-12-2009, 04:27 PM

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how easy is it to install springs yourself??

heres a how to for bg, it should be similar for your car http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15532

maztech · 31-12-2009, 04:32 PM

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

02-KQ-LASR · 31-12-2009, 05:28 PM

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

Brisbane_boy · 31-12-2009, 05:41 PM

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

02-KQ-LASR · 31-12-2009, 05:50 PM

wont the ass end stick up a lot though?

maztech · 31-12-2009, 06:01 PM

KIngs are a stiffer rate than standard , get konis shocks that are adjustable instead of messing with spring rates

scott b · 31-12-2009, 06:08 PM

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.

Brisbane_boy · 31-12-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 02-KQ-LASR

wont the ass end stick up a lot though?

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)

70NYD · 31-12-2009, 07:19 PM

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
jst something to think about
sorry bout my spelling i think im pissed already lol
HAPPY NEW YEAR YALL

marcs_sp20 · 31-12-2009, 07:20 PM

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...

Orion · 01-01-2010, 10:26 PM

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.

DavoAust · 02-01-2010, 02:01 PM

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

29-12-2009, 08:07 PM	#1161
NaughtyGT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Baxter, VIC Car: Sooby B4 - Astina SP parting out Posts: 2,447	all good __________________ My Shepherds in the Avatar haha "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace" - Jimi Hendrix

29-12-2009, 08:31 PM	#1162
Mad Mat HONEYWELL REPRESENT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Salisbury - Inner City Car: 1997 BA Hardtop - Had a 2003 BJii J48 Sport20, and 2x bg SOHC astina hatches Posts: 5,011 View Photos By: Mad Mat	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??? __________________ PROJECT "Catalina" 1994 323 BG Hatch 2005-2007 Crashed into truck 1991 323 BG Hatch 2007-2008/9 SOLD 2003 BJ SP20 J48 Hatch 2008-2011 Regretfully SOLD 1997 BA I4 Sedan 2012-CURRENT 1985 BF 323 Hatch 2014-2015SOLD 1989 MX5 2015-2015

29-12-2009, 09:46 PM	#1164
Mad Mat HONEYWELL REPRESENT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Salisbury - Inner City Car: 1997 BA Hardtop - Had a 2003 BJii J48 Sport20, and 2x bg SOHC astina hatches Posts: 5,011 View Photos By: Mad Mat	bahahahahahaha ok then lol. any other sugustions???? what other brakes can i use??? __________________ PROJECT "Catalina" 1994 323 BG Hatch 2005-2007 Crashed into truck 1991 323 BG Hatch 2007-2008/9 SOLD 2003 BJ SP20 J48 Hatch 2008-2011 Regretfully SOLD 1997 BA I4 Sedan 2012-CURRENT 1985 BF 323 Hatch 2014-2015SOLD 1989 MX5 2015-2015

30-12-2009, 09:04 AM	#1165
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	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. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

30-12-2009, 10:22 PM	#1166
Brisbane_boy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane QLD Car: 2002 323 astina Posts: 1,059	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 __________________ If your not allowed to go fast, you might as well look fast

31-12-2009, 04:08 PM	#1167
RibZe Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Car: BG Astina Posts: 228	How much would a new horn cost?

31-12-2009, 04:22 PM	#1168
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	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. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

31-12-2009, 04:32 PM	#1170
maztech Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: QLD Car: ...... Posts: 952	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

31-12-2009, 05:28 PM	#1171
02-KQ-LASR SHO~247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SA Car: laser kq 2002 Posts: 2,024 View Photos By: 02-KQ-LASR	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 __________________ lots of bj/kn/kq laser parts for sale!! custom boot install(fibreglass boxes),mazda 3 handbrake rachet,power window motors x 2,power window switches, guage rings its all gotta go!!! pm me any offers!!

31-12-2009, 05:41 PM	#1172
Brisbane_boy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane QLD Car: 2002 323 astina Posts: 1,059	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 __________________ If your not allowed to go fast, you might as well look fast

31-12-2009, 05:50 PM	#1173
02-KQ-LASR SHO~247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SA Car: laser kq 2002 Posts: 2,024 View Photos By: 02-KQ-LASR	wont the ass end stick up a lot though? __________________ lots of bj/kn/kq laser parts for sale!! custom boot install(fibreglass boxes),mazda 3 handbrake rachet,power window motors x 2,power window switches, guage rings its all gotta go!!! pm me any offers!!

31-12-2009, 06:01 PM	#1174
maztech Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: QLD Car: ...... Posts: 952	KIngs are a stiffer rate than standard , get konis shocks that are adjustable instead of messing with spring rates

31-12-2009, 06:08 PM	#1175
scott b Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Car: 2003 Subaru Impreza RS Posts: 634 View Photos By: scott b	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. __________________ Click to go to my Readers Ride ^ Nothing like that anymore :P ^

31-12-2009, 07:19 PM	#1177
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	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 jst something to think about sorry bout my spelling i think im pissed already lol HAPPY NEW YEAR YALL __________________

31-12-2009, 07:20 PM	#1178
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	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... __________________

01-01-2010, 10:26 PM	#1179
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	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. __________________ Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild

02-01-2010, 02:01 PM	#1180
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	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 __________________ 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