How To: Attach Sp20 body kit onto a BJII hatch

Rafferty · 05-02-2012, 05:41 PM

G'day,

I was hoping some of you might know from experience... I just got hold of a sp20 body kit and was wondering how difficult it is to try installing it myself onto a nonSp20 BJII hatch... I have most clips, screws and bolts but missing a few of them.

Some questions you might be able to help with are:

1) Are the white plastic clips easily bought from Repco or Supacheap? OR only Mazda..?

2) I know the standard nonSp20 front head lights will fit ok (for now), but what about the black factory grille? are they the same?

3) For the side skirts, is there a lot of drilling involved into the body for all those clips to slot into? is this the easiest to instal of them all?

4)The rear bottom lip: Does this attach onto the rear existing plastic bumper or onto that metal lip just under there..?

I've done some searching in the forums and have gathered some insight for eg. I'm aware about the guard inner linings are different and so I've got the sp20 ones as well. But any hands on experience that could be passed on to help me confidently give this a go myself would be much appreciated as funds are now very thin/non existent.....

TheMAN · 05-02-2012, 06:23 PM

the grilles are not the same.. different height

the clips you must buy from mazda as they are unique... you will need the template to properly drill the holes:
http://www.protegefaq.net/accessorie...K-V4-910F).pdf

the rear skirt attaches to the existing bumper but I believe you need to drill some holes for it to work

Rafferty · 05-02-2012, 06:31 PM

Thanks so much TheMAN! That is great help. It looks like I'll be able to do that part.

JDM323 · 05-02-2012, 10:23 PM

your local panel shop should be able to source some clips for you, as edwin said the rear bar has to get drilled for the lip, the side templates edwin has were accurate when mine were fitted, did you get the sp20 front reinforcing as it's different to the 1.8 and you can't refit your factory mud flaps as the skirts and rear lip re-use the mud flap clips.
any other questions don't hesitate to ask as mine started as a 1.8 with no kit so have just completed what you are about to begin.

Rafferty · 06-02-2012, 12:41 PM

Hey shaley323, thanks for that. I most likely will have a few questions for you seeing as you've recently done the spKit ...i don't think I got the reinforcing as I'm not sure what that is exactly... would it be like the brackets that Orion is currently selling elsewhere in the forums?

btw, as Edwin said the front grilles are they definitely different heights here in Oz?

My other concern is wiring, I've got the BJ2 fog lights at the moment on the car so I've got the dash switch and all... any idea how much work to swap to the sp20 fogs? is it a job for my auto electrician or is it simple cut and solder/join?

Orion · 06-02-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafferty

Hey shaley323, thanks for that. I most likely will have a few questions for you seeing as you've recently done the spKit ...i don't think I got the reinforcing as I'm not sure what that is exactly... would it be like the brackets that Orion is currently selling elsewhere in the forums?

btw, as Edwin said the front grilles are they definitely different heights here in Oz?

My other concern is wiring, I've got the BJ2 fog lights at the moment on the car so I've got the dash switch and all... any idea how much work to swap to the sp20 fogs? is it a job for my auto electrician or is it simple cut and solder/join?

The re-inforcing that I think shaley is referring to is the white plastic bit that screws into the back of the front bumper.

While you are changing bumpers it might be an idea of getting the AAC brackets. Seeing as the bumper is off, it will be an easy job and will make the finished product look good and last longer. You know where to find me

Also, I think that if you already have the foglight setup then putting in the SP20 round fogs should be as simple as just plugging them into the original connectors. Rupe may have a better idea about this.

TheMAN · 06-02-2012, 12:54 PM

I'm pretty sure at least on the BJ2s, the cars are all prewired for fog light installation... all you have to do is plug in the fog light subharness to near where the washer fluid jug is and then add a relay near the fuse box next to the pedals... and then there is probably the connector for the switch

the mazda parts catalogue shows a different part number for the grilles... as far as I'm aware, at least for the US bumpers, the non-sport bumpers have a slightly different shaped opening for the grilles than the SP20 style ones, even though at casual glance they look the same

Rafferty · 06-02-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Orion

The re-inforcing that I think shaley is referring to is the white plastic bit that screws into the back of the front bumper.

While you are changing bumpers it might be an idea of getting the AAC brackets. Seeing as the bumper is off, it will be an easy job and will make the finished product look good and last longer. You know where to find me

Also, I think that if you already have the foglight setup then putting in the SP20 round fogs should be as simple as just plugging them into the original connectors. Rupe may have a better idea about this.

Excellent! I've got that white plastic part behind the bumper.

As far as the brackets go Orion you will soon have pm

chicaboo · 06-02-2012, 02:48 PM

Don't buy clips, you don't have the holes in the bodywork for them to do any good. Just urethane the sideskirts and rear lip on. The front bumper needs no extras, it just goes on with or without the stiffening brace. For the foglights you need to buy a cabin switch and front bumper loom from Mazda.

JDM323 · 06-02-2012, 06:30 PM

grille is different, sp fog loom plugs into 1.8, 1.8 fog loom should plug in to sp fog lights, if not i have spare sp fog loom, get the brackets from orion so much better i have them on mine but got mine from the us previously.

TheMAN · 06-02-2012, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicaboo

Don't buy clips, you don't have the holes in the bodywork for them to do any good. Just urethane the sideskirts and rear lip on. The front bumper needs no extras, it just goes on with or without the stiffening brace. For the foglights you need to buy a cabin switch and front bumper loom from Mazda.

it will never stay flush and secure... the side skirts will sag a bit and leave gaps

chicaboo · 06-02-2012, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMAN

it will never stay flush and secure... the side skirts will sag a bit and leave gaps

I've done the process twice, it works very well. I possibly had a flusher finish than stock, but I used good urethane and tried my best.

JDM323 · 06-02-2012, 10:57 PM

mine used clips and sockets so that water can't run into the sill panels

05-02-2012, 05:41 PM	#1
Rafferty Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sydney Car: 2001 Mazda Astina 323 Posts: 95	How To: Attach Sp20 body kit onto a BJII hatch G'day, I was hoping some of you might know from experience... I just got hold of a sp20 body kit and was wondering how difficult it is to try installing it myself onto a nonSp20 BJII hatch... I have most clips, screws and bolts but missing a few of them. Some questions you might be able to help with are: 1) Are the white plastic clips easily bought from Repco or Supacheap? OR only Mazda..? 2) I know the standard nonSp20 front head lights will fit ok (for now), but what about the black factory grille? are they the same? 3) For the side skirts, is there a lot of drilling involved into the body for all those clips to slot into? is this the easiest to instal of them all? 4)The rear bottom lip: Does this attach onto the rear existing plastic bumper or onto that metal lip just under there..? I've done some searching in the forums and have gathered some insight for eg. I'm aware about the guard inner linings are different and so I've got the sp20 ones as well. But any hands on experience that could be passed on to help me confidently give this a go myself would be much appreciated as funds are now very thin/non existent.....

05-02-2012, 06:23 PM	#2
TheMAN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Car: . Posts: 2,623	the grilles are not the same.. different height the clips you must buy from mazda as they are unique... you will need the template to properly drill the holes: http://www.protegefaq.net/accessorie...K-V4-910F).pdf the rear skirt attaches to the existing bumper but I believe you need to drill some holes for it to work __________________ Protege FAQ, the best 323/Protege/Mazda3 resource enjoyed worldwide for 10 years

05-02-2012, 10:23 PM	#4
JDM323 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Qld Car: 2002 BJ2 protege Posts: 1,241	your local panel shop should be able to source some clips for you, as edwin said the rear bar has to get drilled for the lip, the side templates edwin has were accurate when mine were fitted, did you get the sp20 front reinforcing as it's different to the 1.8 and you can't refit your factory mud flaps as the skirts and rear lip re-use the mud flap clips. any other questions don't hesitate to ask as mine started as a 1.8 with no kit so have just completed what you are about to begin. __________________ http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18798 WORKLOG Last edited by JDM323; 05-02-2012 at 10:26 PM.

06-02-2012, 12:54 PM	#7
TheMAN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Car: . Posts: 2,623	I'm pretty sure at least on the BJ2s, the cars are all prewired for fog light installation... all you have to do is plug in the fog light subharness to near where the washer fluid jug is and then add a relay near the fuse box next to the pedals... and then there is probably the connector for the switch the mazda parts catalogue shows a different part number for the grilles... as far as I'm aware, at least for the US bumpers, the non-sport bumpers have a slightly different shaped opening for the grilles than the SP20 style ones, even though at casual glance they look the same __________________ Protege FAQ, the best 323/Protege/Mazda3 resource enjoyed worldwide for 10 years

06-02-2012, 06:30 PM	#10
JDM323 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Qld Car: 2002 BJ2 protege Posts: 1,241	grille is different, sp fog loom plugs into 1.8, 1.8 fog loom should plug in to sp fog lights, if not i have spare sp fog loom, get the brackets from orion so much better i have them on mine but got mine from the us previously. __________________ http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18798 WORKLOG

05-02-2012, 06:31 PM	#3
Rafferty Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sydney Car: 2001 Mazda Astina 323 Posts: 95	Thanks so much TheMAN! That is great help. It looks like I'll be able to do that part.

06-02-2012, 12:41 PM	#5
Rafferty Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sydney Car: 2001 Mazda Astina 323 Posts: 95	Hey shaley323, thanks for that. I most likely will have a few questions for you seeing as you've recently done the spKit ...i don't think I got the reinforcing as I'm not sure what that is exactly... would it be like the brackets that Orion is currently selling elsewhere in the forums? btw, as Edwin said the front grilles are they definitely different heights here in Oz? My other concern is wiring, I've got the BJ2 fog lights at the moment on the car so I've got the dash switch and all... any idea how much work to swap to the sp20 fogs? is it a job for my auto electrician or is it simple cut and solder/join?

06-02-2012, 02:48 PM	#9
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	Don't buy clips, you don't have the holes in the bodywork for them to do any good. Just urethane the sideskirts and rear lip on. The front bumper needs no extras, it just goes on with or without the stiffening brace. For the foglights you need to buy a cabin switch and front bumper loom from Mazda.

06-02-2012, 10:57 PM	#13
JDM323 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Qld Car: 2002 BJ2 protege Posts: 1,241	mine used clips and sockets so that water can't run into the sill panels __________________ http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18798 WORKLOG