What's the diff b/w BA V6 & 1.8L?

Pork Chop Express · 17-08-2005, 01:42 PM

I know it's a silly question, but what's the difference (externally) between the Factory BA V6 Astina and the Factory BA 1.8L Astina?

Here are the things I can think of so far.

V6 has 15" rims, 1.8L has 14"
V6 has dual barrel muff muff, 1.8L has single barrel muffler

Is the V6 lower?

When I pull my 97 1.8L BA besides some of the V6 models at traffic lights, the V6's just look so much better. But aside from the two above items (rims and muffler), I can't seem to figure out why the V6 (externally) looks so much better...

hhhmmm....

pr1mo · 17-08-2005, 02:06 PM

the V6 actually has 16" rims and foglights. i think V6's are maybe 1" lower too. could be wrong there. apart from that i think the V6 came standard with a spoiler on the hatch model whereas it was an option on the 1.8.

the interiors are identicle as far as i can see

Rupewrecht · 17-08-2005, 02:20 PM

V6's are lower, have 5 stud wheels as opposed to 4

Spolier was standard on v6 hatch, still optional on V6 Hardtop

V6 has bigger brakes

nothing else externally visible, really

mrpayner · 17-08-2005, 04:35 PM

The V6 also has the $550 a piece Mazda Fog/driving lights..

AP

nalawa · 17-08-2005, 08:29 PM

1.8 came with 14" rims standard and 15" as an option, which I have on my BA

Dogo · 17-08-2005, 08:40 PM

is 'aura of beasty v6 power' an external feature ?

mrpayner · 17-08-2005, 09:54 PM

Yes, a badge i believe..

AP

Rupewrecht · 17-08-2005, 10:00 PM

Oh, the V6 Hatch also had a rubber lip below the front bumper.

pr1mo · 17-08-2005, 10:15 PM

ahahaha only dan could know something like that :P

Rupewrecht · 17-08-2005, 10:24 PM

i only remember because Dogos' was always half hanging off!

Dogo · 17-08-2005, 10:32 PM

i thought that was on all hatches

might be wrong. just a presumption.
was plastic though not rubber. Its possibly still around somewhere knowing me.

Not mentioned in the workshop manual !

ssman · 17-08-2005, 11:28 PM

yeah it is plastic i put one on my hatch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogo

i thought that was on all hatches

might be wrong. just a presumption.
was plastic though not rubber. Its possibly still around somewhere knowing me.

Not mentioned in the workshop manual !

DrSilver · 18-08-2005, 01:29 AM

this plastic is called an air dam..even the BG have them!! I replaced mine with a new one from mazda `cos it was completely destroyed when me car jumped on a speed hump

boostedbatman · 18-08-2005, 04:41 AM

If you put a CAI on both you will notice a BIG difference (Damn the v sounds meaty at WOT) it always puts a smile on my face
Its nice to look at the 1.8s and say "My engine is 1 standard drink bigger than yours" (pathetic but I got nuthin left)

mrpayner · 18-08-2005, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boostedbatman

If you put a CAI on both you will notice a BIG difference (Damn the v sounds meaty at WOT) it always puts a smile on my face

Yes, i remember one night in melbourne [after we watched that comedy skit] and Dave took off in the V6 when he still had it.. It sounded glorious!! Big chrome 18" Diavolleto's [sp?] flicking in the moonlight..

Quote:

Originally Posted by boostedbatman

Its nice to look at the 1.8s and say "My engine is 1 standard drink bigger than yours" (pathetic but I got nuthin left)

ROFL!!!

AP

CRA23 · 18-08-2005, 06:12 PM

mine never came with a black plastic lip, i feel ripped off

boostedbatman · 18-08-2005, 06:18 PM

Why dont you make one on photoshop!!

17-08-2005, 01:42 PM	#1
Pork Chop Express Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne, VIC Car: 1997 Mazda Astina Hatch Posts: 85	What's the diff b/w BA V6 & 1.8L? I know it's a silly question, but what's the difference (externally) between the Factory BA V6 Astina and the Factory BA 1.8L Astina? Here are the things I can think of so far. V6 has 15" rims, 1.8L has 14" V6 has dual barrel muff muff, 1.8L has single barrel muffler Is the V6 lower? When I pull my 97 1.8L BA besides some of the V6 models at traffic lights, the V6's just look so much better. But aside from the two above items (rims and muffler), I can't seem to figure out why the V6 (externally) looks so much better... hhhmmm....

17-08-2005, 02:20 PM	#3
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	V6's are lower, have 5 stud wheels as opposed to 4 Spolier was standard on v6 hatch, still optional on V6 Hardtop V6 has bigger brakes nothing else externally visible, really __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

17-08-2005, 04:35 PM	#4
mrpayner Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: -37.561609, 143.854814 Car: 2013 Mazda 6 GT Sedan - Soul Red Posts: 3,517 View Photos By: mrpayner	The V6 also has the $550 a piece Mazda Fog/driving lights.. AP __________________ 2013 Mazda6 Diesel GT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[Formerly] 2004 Mazda6 Luxury Sport

17-08-2005, 08:29 PM	#5
nalawa DBF Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 134 View Photos By: nalawa	1.8 came with 14" rims standard and 15" as an option, which I have on my BA __________________ Christopher P. Hunt 98 1.8L BA Hardtop

17-08-2005, 08:40 PM	#6
Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	is 'aura of beasty v6 power' an external feature ? __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride

17-08-2005, 02:06 PM	#2
pr1mo I MUST STOP MAKING STUPID POSTS! Yet I keep on making them. And I wonder why I get banned? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DansVille Car: auto Posts: 4,326	the V6 actually has 16" rims and foglights. i think V6's are maybe 1" lower too. could be wrong there. apart from that i think the V6 came standard with a spoiler on the hatch model whereas it was an option on the 1.8. the interiors are identicle as far as i can see

17-08-2005, 09:54 PM	#7
mrpayner Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: -37.561609, 143.854814 Car: 2013 Mazda 6 GT Sedan - Soul Red Posts: 3,517 View Photos By: mrpayner	Yes, a badge i believe.. AP __________________ 2013 Mazda6 Diesel GT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[Formerly] 2004 Mazda6 Luxury Sport

17-08-2005, 10:00 PM	#8
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	Oh, the V6 Hatch also had a rubber lip below the front bumper. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

17-08-2005, 10:15 PM	#9
pr1mo I MUST STOP MAKING STUPID POSTS! Yet I keep on making them. And I wonder why I get banned? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DansVille Car: auto Posts: 4,326	ahahaha only dan could know something like that :P

17-08-2005, 10:24 PM	#10
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 only remember because Dogos' was always half hanging off! __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

17-08-2005, 10:32 PM	#11
Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	i thought that was on all hatches might be wrong. just a presumption. was plastic though not rubber. Its possibly still around somewhere knowing me. Not mentioned in the workshop manual ! __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride

18-08-2005, 01:29 AM	#13
DrSilver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Melbourne Car: Astra Sri T Posts: 660 View Photos By: DrSilver	this plastic is called an air dam..even the BG have them!! I replaced mine with a new one from mazda `cos it was completely destroyed when me car jumped on a speed hump

18-08-2005, 04:41 AM	#14
boostedbatman Manpink Crusader Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stafford, Brisbane Car: 1990 GD mx6 F2T, and soon I might drive the batmoobile once again Posts: 2,280 View Photos By: boostedbatman	If you put a CAI on both you will notice a BIG difference (Damn the v sounds meaty at WOT) it always puts a smile on my face Its nice to look at the 1.8s and say "My engine is 1 standard drink bigger than yours" (pathetic but I got nuthin left) __________________ The Batmobile as she used to be and now she hangs from a chain in the garage

18-08-2005, 06:12 PM	#16
CRA23 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gold Coast, QLD Car: a helichopter Posts: 801 View Photos By: CRA23	mine never came with a black plastic lip, i feel ripped off __________________ Corners are just that much more fun with coilovers......

18-08-2005, 06:18 PM	#17
boostedbatman Manpink Crusader Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stafford, Brisbane Car: 1990 GD mx6 F2T, and soon I might drive the batmoobile once again Posts: 2,280 View Photos By: boostedbatman	Why dont you make one on photoshop!! __________________ The Batmobile as she used to be and now she hangs from a chain in the garage

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