What have you done to your car today? - Page 531

Cosmo Dude · 08-06-2013, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron

Have to pick up the parts I'm getting from laserlynx (http://astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20602) so bought a wagon. Megane GT220, first one sold in Australia. Pick it up Thuersday or Friday

Hope you have better luck with the Megane than you had with the Cleo.

Cosmo Dude · 08-06-2013, 07:02 PM

Replaced the drivers door seal on the ute and put a bottle of radiator cleaner through the system. With the rust I flushed down the driveway I decided to fill with water and repeat the flush tomorrow before using coolant for the final fill. I hope to put the other door rubber on tomorrow before heading out to Caribbean Gardens.

Clean_Cookie · 09-06-2013, 01:19 AM

I pushed it to the limit at the track today. Had an awesome time and was best day out. Drifting was awesome and finally got one complete drift by the end of the day. Managed to get up to 145 in the Astina on the straight and through the first two corners at. 110 and 100 respectively. No brake fade or overheating. Surprised a few . with the corner speed it can maintain. More motivation for the new one.

tyres held up awesome with a an hour of driving. Thanks to Marc for taking pics.

project.r.racing · 09-06-2013, 08:25 AM

what track?

Clean_Cookie · 09-06-2013, 09:31 AM

QR Long track.

Cosmo Dude · 11-06-2013, 07:51 PM

More little bits for the ute bought/arrived today.
New front indicator lenses, chrome door handles and bonnet rod holder from Thailand and 6 meters of baily channel for the windows and a length of trim for where the base of the door glass meets the top of the door skin. I'm thinking about changing from 1/4 glass to full windows because there doors are a PITA and I have to fix the 1/4 glass latches because a former owners solution bastardised them.

Orion · 12-06-2013, 11:23 AM

Wasn't today but over the long weekend - in between (and sometimes during) the rain showers:
- changed oil and filter
- removed oil filter relocation kit
- replaced spark plugs (with heat range 7 ones)

Car runs much smoother now, after a period of neglet due to external influences. The oil filter relocation kit came off so that I could start thinking about how I want to mount it with the new engine setup.

Next job will be getting the under-drive pulley swapped for a stock one - this will allow the short block to be assembled finally

Mad Mat · 12-06-2013, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orion

Wasn't today but over the long weekend - in between (and sometimes during) the rain showers:
- changed oil and filter
- removed oil filter relocation kit
- replaced spark plugs (with heat range 7 ones)

Car runs much smoother now, after a period of neglet due to external influences. The oil filter relocation kit came off so that I could start thinking about how I want to mount it with the new engine setup.

Next job will be getting the under-drive pulley swapped for a stock one - this will allow the short block to be assembled finally

what is the part number of the belt your running???

ghetto3 · 12-06-2013, 11:52 AM

I've been mucking around trying to figure a way of rerouting my clutch master to brake/clutch reservoir line as it came a bit close to the air filter.
I originally tapped both m10x1.0 but it was suggested it may be on the small side (Brian) so I've wedged a 1/2"npt---3/8" barb fitting in there now to increase the size of line.
Now just have to wait for the billet xr6 clutch reservoir to arrive to complete.

Orion · 12-06-2013, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Mat

what is the part number of the belt your running???

What belt are talking about?

The timing belt is the same because the under-drive pulley only affects the accessories.

I didn't think the accessory belts needed to change because the can be adjusted at the alternator or power steering pump.

Mad Mat · 12-06-2013, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orion

What belt are talking about?

The timing belt is the same because the under-drive pulley only affects the accessories.

I didn't think the accessory belts needed to change because the can be adjusted at the alternator or power steering pump.

ow.. i was under the impression that u needed a smaller belt as there wasnt that much adjustment in the adjusters.

giba · 13-06-2013, 06:42 PM

Bought a brand new jack and ratchet spanners from repco thanks to their sale and did an oil and filter change.

Jack is 2000kg 130mm-490mm lift $89!!!!!! half price

ratchet spanners half price too. win win!

project.r.racing · 13-06-2013, 06:52 PM

130mm - i couldn't get my doors over that!

giba · 13-06-2013, 06:54 PM

I still have to drive up on bits of timber BUT i'm willing to do that for the price and it's not exactly hard...

Mad Mat · 13-06-2013, 06:58 PM

This is the one i want

http://bit.ly/18PAun4

giba · 13-06-2013, 07:03 PM

looks purty....

I think the lowest i found was like 80mm and lifted to about 470 or something. Either way, i'm happy with mine especially for what i got for what i paid.

project.r.racing · 13-06-2013, 07:12 PM

from total tools (and i dont mean matt)

Cosmo Dude · 13-06-2013, 07:49 PM

One day... one day I'll be able to use a jack like that on the ute.

Clean_Cookie · 13-06-2013, 10:52 PM

I'd love an 80mm alloy one for the boot. To change tyres etc on the road.

Today I installed my shifter linkage assemblies, new short shifter (cs), wasted an hour looking for replacement studs, closest thing I found was from a Hyundai santa Fe but either I pay $15/stud plus 15 delivery fee or I find a wreckers which will let me belt out a few studs (only need 3!)

Finished off wiring the abs back together, ran the airbag wires, all but one stupid fitting done from the fuel system, bolted on the outlet from water pump and associated tube. Yet to plumb turbo water into it. Cleaned up the rear seats and painted the rusty as brackets and installed rear seats, fixed one of the belt holes and intstalled said belt. Installed side bolsters. Ran power wires for battery into the boot.

chewyryce · 15-06-2013, 01:05 AM

Its been a while since i have posted anything car related that involves my MX5. So i will be doing a 5 stud conversion on my MX5 but was stuck half way trying to figure out what rotors to use if i were to go ahead with the conversion. With months of pondering trying to go a single piece rotor over 2 piece rotor to save money i didnt realise that the answer was right in front of me. so without spoiling it. I shall go ahead with the conversion and throw pictures up

about time i continue with this long forgotten project

Chewy

08-06-2013, 07:02 PM	#10602
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	Replaced the drivers door seal on the ute and put a bottle of radiator cleaner through the system. With the rust I flushed down the driveway I decided to fill with water and repeat the flush tomorrow before using coolant for the final fill. I hope to put the other door rubber on tomorrow before heading out to Caribbean Gardens. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

09-06-2013, 01:19 AM	#10603
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	I pushed it to the limit at the track today. Had an awesome time and was best day out. Drifting was awesome and finally got one complete drift by the end of the day. Managed to get up to 145 in the Astina on the straight and through the first two corners at. 110 and 100 respectively. No brake fade or overheating. Surprised a few . with the corner speed it can maintain. More motivation for the new one. tyres held up awesome with a an hour of driving. Thanks to Marc for taking pics. __________________ Worklog

09-06-2013, 09:31 AM	#10605
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	QR Long track. __________________ Worklog

11-06-2013, 07:51 PM	#10606
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	More little bits for the ute bought/arrived today. New front indicator lenses, chrome door handles and bonnet rod holder from Thailand and 6 meters of baily channel for the windows and a length of trim for where the base of the door glass meets the top of the door skin. I'm thinking about changing from 1/4 glass to full windows because there doors are a PITA and I have to fix the 1/4 glass latches because a former owners solution bastardised them. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

12-06-2013, 11:23 AM	#10607
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	Wasn't today but over the long weekend - in between (and sometimes during) the rain showers: - changed oil and filter - removed oil filter relocation kit - replaced spark plugs (with heat range 7 ones) Car runs much smoother now, after a period of neglet due to external influences. The oil filter relocation kit came off so that I could start thinking about how I want to mount it with the new engine setup. Next job will be getting the under-drive pulley swapped for a stock one - this will allow the short block to be assembled finally __________________ Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild

09-06-2013, 08:25 AM	#10604
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	what track?

12-06-2013, 11:52 AM	#10609
ghetto3 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: north coast nsw Car: 97 ba 1.8 323 Posts: 799	I've been mucking around trying to figure a way of rerouting my clutch master to brake/clutch reservoir line as it came a bit close to the air filter. I originally tapped both m10x1.0 but it was suggested it may be on the small side (Brian) so I've wedged a 1/2"npt---3/8" barb fitting in there now to increase the size of line. Now just have to wait for the billet xr6 clutch reservoir to arrive to complete.

13-06-2013, 06:42 PM	#10612
giba AstinaGT Regular Join Date: May 2011 Location: newcastle Car: Mazda 323 Protege Sports Edition Posts: 400	Bought a brand new jack and ratchet spanners from repco thanks to their sale and did an oil and filter change. Jack is 2000kg 130mm-490mm lift $89!!!!!! half price ratchet spanners half price too. win win! __________________ <==>

13-06-2013, 06:52 PM	#10613
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	130mm - i couldn't get my doors over that!

13-06-2013, 06:54 PM	#10614
giba AstinaGT Regular Join Date: May 2011 Location: newcastle Car: Mazda 323 Protege Sports Edition Posts: 400	I still have to drive up on bits of timber BUT i'm willing to do that for the price and it's not exactly hard... __________________ <==>

13-06-2013, 06:58 PM	#10615
Mad Mat HONEYWELL REPRESENT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Salisbury - Inner City Car: 1997 BA Hardtop - Had a 2003 BJii J48 Sport20, and 2x bg SOHC astina hatches Posts: 5,011 View Photos By: Mad Mat	This is the one i want http://bit.ly/18PAun4 __________________ PROJECT "Catalina" 1994 323 BG Hatch 2005-2007 Crashed into truck 1991 323 BG Hatch 2007-2008/9 SOLD 2003 BJ SP20 J48 Hatch 2008-2011 Regretfully SOLD 1997 BA I4 Sedan 2012-CURRENT 1985 BF 323 Hatch 2014-2015SOLD 1989 MX5 2015-2015

13-06-2013, 07:03 PM	#10616
giba AstinaGT Regular Join Date: May 2011 Location: newcastle Car: Mazda 323 Protege Sports Edition Posts: 400	looks purty.... I think the lowest i found was like 80mm and lifted to about 470 or something. Either way, i'm happy with mine especially for what i got for what i paid. __________________ <==>

13-06-2013, 07:12 PM	#10617
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	from total tools (and i dont mean matt)

13-06-2013, 07:49 PM	#10618
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	One day... one day I'll be able to use a jack like that on the ute. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

13-06-2013, 10:52 PM	#10619
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	I'd love an 80mm alloy one for the boot. To change tyres etc on the road. Today I installed my shifter linkage assemblies, new short shifter (cs), wasted an hour looking for replacement studs, closest thing I found was from a Hyundai santa Fe but either I pay $15/stud plus 15 delivery fee or I find a wreckers which will let me belt out a few studs (only need 3!) Finished off wiring the abs back together, ran the airbag wires, all but one stupid fitting done from the fuel system, bolted on the outlet from water pump and associated tube. Yet to plumb turbo water into it. Cleaned up the rear seats and painted the rusty as brackets and installed rear seats, fixed one of the belt holes and intstalled said belt. Installed side bolsters. Ran power wires for battery into the boot. __________________ Worklog Last edited by Clean_Cookie; 13-06-2013 at 11:02 PM.

15-06-2013, 01:05 AM	#10620
chewyryce Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: NA MX5 Posts: 874 View Photos By: chewyryce	Its been a while since i have posted anything car related that involves my MX5. So i will be doing a 5 stud conversion on my MX5 but was stuck half way trying to figure out what rotors to use if i were to go ahead with the conversion. With months of pondering trying to go a single piece rotor over 2 piece rotor to save money i didnt realise that the answer was right in front of me. so without spoiling it. I shall go ahead with the conversion and throw pictures up about time i continue with this long forgotten project Chewy __________________ MX5 Build