Random Question thread.. - Page 152

DavoAust · 27-07-2011, 11:35 PM

Springs do sag over time/use. How much/how long depends on how the car's been driven, quality of the metal etc. 300,000 km would have a fair bit normally. If you can, unloaded it and measure and compare to the original height of the vehicle. That'll give you some idea.

Big Damo · 28-07-2011, 07:42 AM

We live in the country and the car tows a 6x4 trailer often to the local tip. Where do I measure from when car is unloaded?

Thanks much.

smurfy · 28-07-2011, 05:05 PM

how much roughly for a rear abs sensor ?

project.r.racing · 28-07-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by smurfy

how much roughly for a rear abs sensor ?

a wrecker would give it to you for free. no want for it normally.

marcs_sp20 · 28-07-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by smurfy

how much roughly for a rear abs sensor ?

Why are you paying for one? The mechanic should be purchasing this cause of his stuffup, not you!!

smurfy · 28-07-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

Why are you paying for one? The mechanic should be purchasing this cause of his stuffup, not you!!

they said they dont have the tools to work it out and all that crap, plus its not close to my home so not worth the hassle.

mazda wanted $325 for one

ringing wreakers tomorrow..

Clean_Cookie · 28-07-2011, 05:43 PM

Buy one from Mazda and forward the bill on with a smile. Idiots.

smurfy · 28-07-2011, 09:42 PM

doesnt matter now, a good clean fixed it i think.. well the lights are off now

Justin-sp20 · 28-07-2011, 10:11 PM

How much are coil packs and leads for a sp20 and where can i find them?

mikey_something · 28-07-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Damo

We live in the country and the car tows a 6x4 trailer often to the local tip. Where do I measure from when car is unloaded?

Thanks much.

Center of wheel hub to the guard. (hub to guard measurement)
I'm not certain what measurement ride heights are normally given in...

Big Damo · 03-08-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey_something

Center of wheel hub to the guard. (hub to guard measurement)
I'm not certain what measurement ride heights are normally given in...

Thanks for that, will do it soon.

Also curious if anyone can tell me what the lights are on the BJII-J48s? Hi/lo is H4, what are indicators and parkers? Will this be listed in the user manual?

I've got my new HID assemblies, but want to make sure we have everything we need before we find out the new assemblies take different parkers/indicator globes. I've already noticed the parkers are in a different position.

Thanks much.

Clean_Cookie · 03-08-2011, 08:05 PM

My random q... So I've lost 2 points thanks to that policeman who had something shoved up his ass earlier that day, do I have 2 or 4 points left?

marcs_sp20 · 03-08-2011, 08:28 PM

2, you only get 4 points on your P's. So once you get on your opens in a couple months, you will have 10 point instead of the full 12, as it takes 3 years till you get all your points back

smurfy · 03-08-2011, 08:55 PM

how does the P system work in queensland ?

mikey_something · 03-08-2011, 09:07 PM

Green P's I thought was 7 (NSW however)

smurfy · 03-08-2011, 09:42 PM

correct mikey

marcs_sp20 · 03-08-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by smurfy

how does the P system work in queensland ?

Im pretty sure its still 4 points till you're on your Opens in QLD, but then again its been 5.5 years since I was on my P's

project.r.racing · 04-08-2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tc3_racer_001

My random q... So I've lost 2 points thanks to that policeman who had something shoved up his ass earlier that day, do I have 2 or 4 points left?

You have 2 points acquired on your license.

The points system counts upwards until you have reached you maximum allowable.

Always drive with your seatbelt on, and always come to a complete stop at a solid line. Both these offences get you 2 points.

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Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

Im pretty sure its still 4 points till you're on your Opens in QLD, but then again its been 5.5 years since I was on my P's

Yes 4 points is the P platers limit. 12 for a full license.

mynameisdaniel · 04-08-2011, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by project.r.racing

always come to a complete stop at a solid line.

I've never heard this one before... Although how do they know if you're balancing the clutch of have the handbrake on?

project.r.racing · 04-08-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mynameisdaniel

I've never heard this one before...

and you've got you license?

when coming to a intersection, what does a solid white line mean?

27-07-2011, 11:35 PM	#3021
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	Springs do sag over time/use. How much/how long depends on how the car's been driven, quality of the metal etc. 300,000 km would have a fair bit normally. If you can, unloaded it and measure and compare to the original height of the vehicle. That'll give you some idea. __________________ 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

28-07-2011, 05:05 PM	#3023
smurfy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sutherland shire, nsw Car: sp20 Posts: 1,968 View Photos By: smurfy	how much roughly for a rear abs sensor ? __________________ To many of us, our cars are an extension of our own personalities, the way we choose to modify reflects this.

28-07-2011, 05:43 PM	#3027
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	Buy one from Mazda and forward the bill on with a smile. Idiots. __________________ Worklog

28-07-2011, 09:42 PM	#3028
smurfy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sutherland shire, nsw Car: sp20 Posts: 1,968 View Photos By: smurfy	doesnt matter now, a good clean fixed it i think.. well the lights are off now __________________ To many of us, our cars are an extension of our own personalities, the way we choose to modify reflects this.

03-08-2011, 08:05 PM	#3032
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	My random q... So I've lost 2 points thanks to that policeman who had something shoved up his ass earlier that day, do I have 2 or 4 points left? __________________ Worklog

28-07-2011, 07:42 AM	#3022
Big Damo Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Victoria Car: 2009 WS Fiesta CL Posts: 83	We live in the country and the car tows a 6x4 trailer often to the local tip. Where do I measure from when car is unloaded? Thanks much.

28-07-2011, 10:11 PM	#3029
Justin-sp20 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Casula Car: 2002 sp20 Posts: 104	How much are coil packs and leads for a sp20 and where can i find them?

03-08-2011, 08:28 PM	#3033
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	2, you only get 4 points on your P's. So once you get on your opens in a couple months, you will have 10 point instead of the full 12, as it takes 3 years till you get all your points back __________________

03-08-2011, 08:55 PM	#3034
smurfy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sutherland shire, nsw Car: sp20 Posts: 1,968 View Photos By: smurfy	how does the P system work in queensland ? __________________ To many of us, our cars are an extension of our own personalities, the way we choose to modify reflects this.

03-08-2011, 09:07 PM	#3035
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	Green P's I thought was 7 (NSW however) __________________ 1996 Mazda 323 Astina BA Hatch 1.8L - No Longer Mine

03-08-2011, 09:42 PM	#3036
smurfy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sutherland shire, nsw Car: sp20 Posts: 1,968 View Photos By: smurfy	correct mikey __________________ To many of us, our cars are an extension of our own personalities, the way we choose to modify reflects this.