Random Question thread.. - Page 65

mikey_something · 25-01-2010, 12:04 PM

trying to get at my drivers window switches to inspect the connections (both rear ones arent working anymore :/)... does the surround on it just pull off once u remove that little push clip? removed the entire door trim to find that was useless lol

project.r.racing · 25-01-2010, 12:24 PM

if both rears are not working, i'd be looking at the relay from the main unit in the drivers door.

mikey_something · 25-01-2010, 01:13 PM

sorry should clarify, passenger rear hasnt worked since i acquired the car, and only recently drivers rear stopped working...
but i can swear i hear a small click when i try to make the drivers rear window go up...
which leads me to believe dirty terminals?

anyway where would i find the relay? in the door?

marcs_sp20 · 25-01-2010, 01:27 PM

its underneath the window switch unit, same for the BJ's

Brisbane_boy · 27-01-2010, 06:45 PM

anybody know where i can get a BJ sp20 rear lip. im looking for just the lip not the whole bar.
Iv tryed the wreckers at marooka and they didnt have any.

Rupewrecht · 27-01-2010, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brisbane_boy

anybody know where i can get a BJ sp20 rear lip. im looking for just the lip not the whole bar.
Iv tryed the wreckers at marooka and they didnt have any.

I've got a sedan one but it comes with a bar

RibZe · 30-01-2010, 04:06 PM

I may need new rear brake rotors at some stage this year, i read on here that the SP model have slightly bigger brakes than the normal BG.

I'm sure that they will fit, if someone can confirm this it would be good.

Is it worthwhile getting SP instead? (i have no idea about cost atm)
Will i need different brake pads aswell?

spenaroo · 31-01-2010, 12:39 AM

how long did it take others to install an wiring kit in there car (to amp for sub)
so far im sitting at about 5 hours, but 2-3 were done in the dark.

but at least i got $400 worth of tools today from sca (basic mechanics kit + some extras) nice present for my 18th from parents (birthday was 19/11/91 - yes that is written backwards

)

marcs_sp20 · 31-01-2010, 09:13 AM

took me around 30mins, then about an hour pulling apart the dash to wire in the rca's and remote wire...

What are you up to?

michael0008 · 31-01-2010, 09:26 AM

what do you guys think of this car,i might get one its called a mazda etude

http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/hammondd/pics.html

Rupewrecht · 31-01-2010, 10:22 AM

I think the Etudes are cool - and that's definitely a nice one! Much prettier/classier than the standard BFs

michael0008 · 31-01-2010, 10:44 AM

yea i might get one tomorrow

its in a alright conduction little bit of rust and needs new Gear shift bushes, not bad for $900 all stock too, its a 1.6 dohc

spenaroo · 31-01-2010, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

took me around 30mins, then about an hour pulling apart the dash to wire in the rca's and remote wire...

What are you up to?

well ive gotta put in bottom half of dash, ground the amp, and run the RCA cable somehow through left of car,(power is run through the right under door sills, and carpet) so thinking maybe an hour left of work, admittedly half the time yesterday was tracking problems like the ground wire, not grounding for half an hour to an hour (simple, but had to check every cable to the amp, which meant ripping out the head unit again. then thought it was the rca so replaced it with the other lead in kit (only using 2 of the 4 channels in amp) all this in the dark, with a torch that only worked when shone at the ground

02-KQ-LASR · 31-01-2010, 03:31 PM

is it true that sp 20 struts wont fit onto a normal astina/laser?

chicaboo · 31-01-2010, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02-KQ-LASR

is it true that sp 20 struts wont fit onto a normal astina/laser?

They fit, but endlink tab positions moved on the front struts when the KN/BJII/J48 was released... If you end up with the wrong front shocks, you just get the appropriate endlinks to suit.

Gav.

02-KQ-LASR · 31-01-2010, 06:26 PM

what if the struts are from the same year/model? ie a 02 laser and an 02 sp20?
and does sedan and hatch change anything?

Ghoru · 01-02-2010, 04:04 PM

can anyone confirm or deny if multi-point harnesses are legal or not in qld? i cant seem to find the relevant info anywhere

chicaboo · 01-02-2010, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02-KQ-LASR

what if the struts are from the same year/model? ie a 02 laser and an 02 sp20?
and does sedan and hatch change anything?

The J48 came out in May 2002, and AFAIK the BJII had the same endlink position in 2001. But AstroBoy has come across ppl with the older endlinks on BJIIs. But J48 will definitely have the updated endlink position. I got no idea when the KN was released, and I've never worked on them, so you will have to take your chances with them, and order shocks as per your model/VIN, etc...

The Protegé sedan either had different rear springs, or sagged less in the rear due to less weight over the back wheels. Shocks are the same as the hatch though. But I wouldn't go mixing up springs between the two.

Gav.

project.r.racing · 01-02-2010, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghoru

can anyone confirm or deny if multi-point harnesses are legal or not in qld? i cant seem to find the relevant info anywhere

they are like neons. you can have them in there, but use them while driving, and it is illegal.

02-KQ-LASR · 01-02-2010, 04:52 PM

thanks gav!

does anyone have a wreckers thats wrecking a BJ astina?
(and would be willing to help me out!)

25-01-2010, 12:04 PM	#1281
mikey_something Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NSW Car: 1998 Toyota Supra 3.0L Twin Turbo Posts: 1,413 View Photos By: mikey_something	trying to get at my drivers window switches to inspect the connections (both rear ones arent working anymore :/)... does the surround on it just pull off once u remove that little push clip? removed the entire door trim to find that was useless lol __________________ 1996 Mazda 323 Astina BA Hatch 1.8L - No Longer Mine

25-01-2010, 01:13 PM	#1283
mikey_something Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NSW Car: 1998 Toyota Supra 3.0L Twin Turbo Posts: 1,413 View Photos By: mikey_something	sorry should clarify, passenger rear hasnt worked since i acquired the car, and only recently drivers rear stopped working... but i can swear i hear a small click when i try to make the drivers rear window go up... which leads me to believe dirty terminals? anyway where would i find the relay? in the door? __________________ 1996 Mazda 323 Astina BA Hatch 1.8L - No Longer Mine

25-01-2010, 01:27 PM	#1284
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	its underneath the window switch unit, same for the BJ's __________________

27-01-2010, 06:45 PM	#1285
Brisbane_boy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane QLD Car: 2002 323 astina Posts: 1,059	anybody know where i can get a BJ sp20 rear lip. im looking for just the lip not the whole bar. Iv tryed the wreckers at marooka and they didnt have any. __________________ If your not allowed to go fast, you might as well look fast

31-01-2010, 12:39 AM	#1288
spenaroo AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: chirnside park, vic Car: 99 mx5 Posts: 407 View Photos By: spenaroo	how long did it take others to install an wiring kit in there car (to amp for sub) so far im sitting at about 5 hours, but 2-3 were done in the dark. but at least i got $400 worth of tools today from sca (basic mechanics kit + some extras) nice present for my 18th from parents (birthday was 19/11/91 - yes that is written backwards ) __________________ what the astina lacks in power it makes up 4 in handling straights are good for fast cars corners are for fast drivers

25-01-2010, 12:24 PM	#1282
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	if both rears are not working, i'd be looking at the relay from the main unit in the drivers door.

30-01-2010, 04:06 PM	#1287
RibZe Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Car: BG Astina Posts: 228	I may need new rear brake rotors at some stage this year, i read on here that the SP model have slightly bigger brakes than the normal BG. I'm sure that they will fit, if someone can confirm this it would be good. Is it worthwhile getting SP instead? (i have no idea about cost atm) Will i need different brake pads aswell?

31-01-2010, 09:13 AM	#1289
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	took me around 30mins, then about an hour pulling apart the dash to wire in the rca's and remote wire... What are you up to? __________________

31-01-2010, 09:26 AM	#1290
michael0008 AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Zealand Car: 1989 Astina GLX Posts: 288 View Photos By: michael0008	what do you guys think of this car,i might get one its called a mazda etude http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/hammondd/pics.html __________________ crazy ant Last edited by michael0008; 31-01-2010 at 09:31 AM.

31-01-2010, 10:22 AM	#1291
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	I think the Etudes are cool - and that's definitely a nice one! Much prettier/classier than the standard BFs __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1 Last edited by Rupewrecht; 31-01-2010 at 10:25 AM.

31-01-2010, 10:44 AM	#1292
michael0008 AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Zealand Car: 1989 Astina GLX Posts: 288 View Photos By: michael0008	yea i might get one tomorrow its in a alright conduction little bit of rust and needs new Gear shift bushes, not bad for $900 all stock too, its a 1.6 dohc __________________ crazy ant Last edited by michael0008; 31-01-2010 at 10:47 AM.

31-01-2010, 03:31 PM	#1294
02-KQ-LASR SHO~247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SA Car: laser kq 2002 Posts: 2,024 View Photos By: 02-KQ-LASR	is it true that sp 20 struts wont fit onto a normal astina/laser? __________________ 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!!

31-01-2010, 06:26 PM	#1296
02-KQ-LASR SHO~247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SA Car: laser kq 2002 Posts: 2,024 View Photos By: 02-KQ-LASR	what if the struts are from the same year/model? ie a 02 laser and an 02 sp20? and does sedan and hatch change anything? __________________ 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!!

01-02-2010, 04:04 PM	#1297
Ghoru Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rockhampton Car: '92 BG Astina Sp Posts: 999 View Photos By: Ghoru	can anyone confirm or deny if multi-point harnesses are legal or not in qld? i cant seem to find the relevant info anywhere __________________ BG Astina - work in progress.... Scooters are like fat chicks, fun to ride until your mates find out... NOS is like a hot chick with AIDS, you know you wanna hit that,your just afraid of the consequences... http://www.eveonline.com/

01-02-2010, 04:52 PM	#1300
02-KQ-LASR SHO~247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SA Car: laser kq 2002 Posts: 2,024 View Photos By: 02-KQ-LASR	thanks gav! does anyone have a wreckers thats wrecking a BJ astina? (and would be willing to help me out!) __________________ 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!!