Random Question thread.. - Page 214

FairyKitty · 05-09-2012, 10:48 PM

Random question. In terms of speaker set up, what can one do to minimise vibration/rattling. Currently my speakers are just bolted straight onto the metal. I was thinking that some kind of rubber seal/spacer might exist?

Clean_Cookie · 05-09-2012, 10:55 PM

Cheapest way is to stick all the plastic clips to the metal to stop them rattling, and add weight to the panels using dynamat, peal and seal etc. and add foam between the intrusion bar and panels. Also keeping the rods off the metal will help stop them vibration.

FairyKitty · 06-09-2012, 02:53 AM

Thanks man

I'll try that out when i re-do my speakers properly and paint my doors

Another random question, will BJ1 tail lights bit a BJ2?

JDM323 · 06-09-2012, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairyKitty

Thanks man

I'll try that out when i re-do my speakers properly and paint my doors

Another random question, will BJ1 tail lights bit a BJ2?

yes.

D.O.G. · 12-09-2012, 12:56 PM

When did Mazda switch from using the candle logo to using the M logo?

My BA has a build date of Feb '98 and has the candle logo front and rear of the car, but uses the M logo on the steering wheel and the owner's manual.

Was there a period of mixing logos?
This car has had front end repairs some time in the past and I guess the repairer could have used an earlier front bumper and logo.

There's no real point to this question, I'm just curious.

Pete.

Rupewrecht · 12-09-2012, 01:11 PM

I think it was with the series 3 update in early '97

Sounds like the repair just used whatever he found. But that would imply he changed the rear garnish as well where the logo is, as from memory it has a different cutout for the M badge.

TheMAN · 12-09-2012, 02:04 PM

there was no mixing of logos... somebody changed them on your car

DavoAust · 12-09-2012, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

I think it was with the series 3 update in early '97

Sounds like the repair just used whatever he found. But that would imply he changed the rear garnish as well where the logo is, as from memory it has a different cutout for the M badge.

Nope. My series 3 had the anus badges too. I'd have changed them but they'd already permanently marked the paint

project.r.racing · 12-09-2012, 04:39 PM

jul/aug97 series 3 change
sep97 badge change (which included M badge airbag as standard)

if you got a 98, and the old anus badge, as the man siad, someone has done a swap at some stage.

maz sp20 · 13-09-2012, 09:18 AM

Ok guys i'm going to do the rear wiper delete mod i have seen done on the protege5
it will work on the sp20 right?

BG1.8sp · 13-09-2012, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maz sp20

Ok guys i'm going to do the rear wiper delete mod i have seen done on the protege5
it will work on the sp20 right?

Yep jess (smurfy) did it a while ago and so did dane (sp-20-DB) I think had too.
Probably best just to PM them

swift jimmy · 13-09-2012, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maz sp20

Ok guys i'm going to do the rear wiper delete mod i have seen done on the protege5
it will work on the sp20 right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BG1.8sp

Yep jess (smurfy) did it a while ago and so did dane (sp-20-DB) I think had too.
Probably best just to PM them

pretty easy to do just have to go to bunnings and get a 3cm (1inch 1/4) rubber grommet for the hole (from memory)

What i did.. removed wiper then went to bunnings got about 3 sizes around what i thought it was pay for them then fit in the car park until you find the right size then return the wrong ones :-D

maz sp20 · 13-09-2012, 01:01 PM

Ok thanks guys

himynameisbunny · 13-09-2012, 02:10 PM

Has anybody here ever used chassis foam to stiffen up their chassis?

Citations in regards to benefits, as well as guides can be found above

project.r.racing · 13-09-2012, 02:36 PM

if you dont mind the massive weight increase to your car. light alloy metal bars work much better and weigh alot less.

Rupewrecht · 13-09-2012, 02:39 PM

Plus (depending on type of foam) it can trap moisture = rust, and it's a bitch to repair that part of the car again as it's full of crap.

BG1.8sp · 13-09-2012, 02:45 PM

Fantastic for an S13 that you want to slide. Only recommend for a drift track car for the above reasons....
Rust is a big issue. Weight increase isnt that bad if you are only doing the chassis rails. And if you strip out the car it makes up or it.
Definitely stiffens up the body alot tho.
Only reason why I said for a drift car.... Because lets face it.... Car won't last more than 3 years

lol

Basically.... Wouldn't recommend

70NYD · 14-09-2012, 07:57 AM

In the BA, is the radiator cap the highest point in the cooling system (or can fill it from there without issues) or do I need to get a radiator filling tool (like a screw on funnel) to lift the point?
Cheers

project.r.racing · 14-09-2012, 08:22 AM

Rad cap is the highest point.

70NYD · 14-09-2012, 08:37 AM

Fkn awesome

cheers Ryan (I swear I asked this already a few months back when the BA burst the heater hose)

05-09-2012, 10:55 PM	#4262
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	Cheapest way is to stick all the plastic clips to the metal to stop them rattling, and add weight to the panels using dynamat, peal and seal etc. and add foam between the intrusion bar and panels. Also keeping the rods off the metal will help stop them vibration. __________________ Worklog

12-09-2012, 12:56 PM	#4265
D.O.G. Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Blue Mountains NSW Car: '98 1.8 Astina, Honda v-twin Magna Posts: 42	Mazda logo switch? When did Mazda switch from using the candle logo to using the M logo? My BA has a build date of Feb '98 and has the candle logo front and rear of the car, but uses the M logo on the steering wheel and the owner's manual. Was there a period of mixing logos? This car has had front end repairs some time in the past and I guess the repairer could have used an earlier front bumper and logo. There's no real point to this question, I'm just curious. Pete. __________________

12-09-2012, 01:11 PM	#4266
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 it was with the series 3 update in early '97 Sounds like the repair just used whatever he found. But that would imply he changed the rear garnish as well where the logo is, as from memory it has a different cutout for the M badge. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

12-09-2012, 02:04 PM	#4267
TheMAN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Car: . Posts: 2,623	there was no mixing of logos... somebody changed them on your car __________________ Protege FAQ, the best 323/Protege/Mazda3 resource enjoyed worldwide for 10 years

13-09-2012, 02:39 PM	#4276
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	Plus (depending on type of foam) it can trap moisture = rust, and it's a bitch to repair that part of the car again as it's full of crap. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

05-09-2012, 10:48 PM	#4261
FairyKitty Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bankstown Car: Astina 323BJ 2002 Posts: 98	Random question. In terms of speaker set up, what can one do to minimise vibration/rattling. Currently my speakers are just bolted straight onto the metal. I was thinking that some kind of rubber seal/spacer might exist?

06-09-2012, 02:53 AM	#4263
FairyKitty Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bankstown Car: Astina 323BJ 2002 Posts: 98	Thanks man I'll try that out when i re-do my speakers properly and paint my doors Another random question, will BJ1 tail lights bit a BJ2?

12-09-2012, 04:39 PM	#4269
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	jul/aug97 series 3 change sep97 badge change (which included M badge airbag as standard) if you got a 98, and the old anus badge, as the man siad, someone has done a swap at some stage.

13-09-2012, 09:18 AM	#4270
maz sp20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tweed Heads Car: 2002 mazda sp20 hatchback Posts: 678	Ok guys i'm going to do the rear wiper delete mod i have seen done on the protege5 it will work on the sp20 right?

13-09-2012, 01:01 PM	#4273
maz sp20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tweed Heads Car: 2002 mazda sp20 hatchback Posts: 678	Ok thanks guys

13-09-2012, 02:10 PM	#4274
himynameisbunny AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sutherland Shire, Sydney, AUS Car: 97 Astina BA Posts: 432	Has anybody here ever used chassis foam to stiffen up their chassis? Citations in regards to benefits, as well as guides can be found above

13-09-2012, 02:36 PM	#4275
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	if you dont mind the massive weight increase to your car. light alloy metal bars work much better and weigh alot less.

13-09-2012, 02:45 PM	#4277
BG1.8sp Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Car: 2009 BL MPS Posts: 2,300 View Photos By: BG1.8sp	Fantastic for an S13 that you want to slide. Only recommend for a drift track car for the above reasons.... Rust is a big issue. Weight increase isnt that bad if you are only doing the chassis rails. And if you strip out the car it makes up or it. Definitely stiffens up the body alot tho. Only reason why I said for a drift car.... Because lets face it.... Car won't last more than 3 years lol Basically.... Wouldn't recommend __________________

14-09-2012, 07:57 AM	#4278
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	In the BA, is the radiator cap the highest point in the cooling system (or can fill it from there without issues) or do I need to get a radiator filling tool (like a screw on funnel) to lift the point? Cheers __________________

14-09-2012, 08:22 AM	#4279
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	Rad cap is the highest point.

14-09-2012, 08:37 AM	#4280
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	Fkn awesome cheers Ryan (I swear I asked this already a few months back when the BA burst the heater hose) __________________

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