What have you done to your car today? - Page 277

marcs_sp20 · 07-03-2011, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

Tried fitting a Mazdaspeed seat to the missus' BJ Protege...and yeah, that's not gonna happen. I used the BA seat brackets, and the fronts are the correct design, but about 2cm too narrow. The backs are way out - the BJ uses mounts more like the 4WD BGs (i think) in that one mounts to the side of the trans tunnel.

That and the BJ seats have a much higher base, so realistically new mounts all round would be needed. Apart from the trans tunnel mount that'd be all pretty easy to fab up.

Im still curious to see how high a MS seat will sit on the recaro rails...

Then again, if the MS seats use there own seat slide, it'd take around 25mm off the heght of the recaro rail (as it has its own), so basically all that would be used off the rails would be the mount itself - as its all one unit...

Mad Mat · 07-03-2011, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

Apparently TMR (Mitsubishi) was going to have an Evo X doing some stuff...did they?

Na no evo man. But they had a wicked sound g rx8

Put the spider and gtr to shame....

Ow and the mustang was cool too

bg astina · 07-03-2011, 11:02 AM

put my grounding it in today, I.C.E sounds way better theres no baffling or crackling coming from the speackers.... not to sure about performance wise yet as my tank is empty till tomorrow

bg astina · 08-03-2011, 05:44 PM

Washed my car this afternoon, its so shiny again

I need to get some dents taken out and some panels repainted, or would you guys suggest just getting the whole car repainted???

A.E · 08-03-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bg astina

Washed my car this afternoon, its so shiny again

I need to get some dents taken out and some panels repainted, or would you guys suggest just getting the whole car repainted???

All depends on the money man

Today I re-oiled my air filter and stripped the door I bought from just jap. Wasn't to hard, taken it to my mate now so he can paint that and the lip all in one go.

Clean_Cookie · 08-03-2011, 11:31 PM

Nothing on my car but I picked up a cheap gokart off eBay. Needs some tlc but hopefully everything will come good! Never driven one in my life but I'm sure it'll be fun!

marcs_sp20 · 09-03-2011, 12:24 AM

Details? We had a off-road kart when I was in primary school, powered by none other then a 2 stroke victa lawn mower motor, with a couple "minor" adjustments

phildough · 09-03-2011, 12:59 AM

I have a pair of petrol powered skateboards, they are a hell of a lot of fun to ride.
Im thinking of turning one into a go cart.

chewyryce · 09-03-2011, 01:53 PM

took my car for a spin last night through the ICB. god damn its fast in a straight line. but i dont want the car to be fast in a straight line so will be downgrading the turbo. the car will be track spec

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also saw a black top 20 valve with ITB at wacol ABC wreckers should put it in your kart tc3 racer

project.r.racing · 09-03-2011, 02:23 PM

i'd be messing with the suspension to make it corner well before spending money downgrading/sidestepping the turbo.

chewyryce · 09-03-2011, 03:08 PM

its got bilstein coils.. quite stiff already and corners are very responsive atm. but i want to downgrade/legaize the turbo because it has a screamer pipe sticking out :P.

NaughtyGT · 09-03-2011, 03:31 PM

.....not to mention the severe lag you will rid the engine of when you choose a more efficient turbo......

Chewy, I found the direct link to article I promised you. I've PM'd link to you. A little heavy reading but because they've chosen a 2.0L platform to discuss turbo efficiency, its right up your alley with the SR20 engine

To get to the main point, if you find all info regarding the 3S-GTE & how the GT28R has a 'turbine efficiency' ratio of 1.1:1 (very quick spooling capability) & how the GT3071R has a ratio of 1.18:1 (better linear response but more lag) on a 2.0L engine & how the GT3076R is an awful, & not recommended for use turbo by Garrett themselves, if your serious about performance over "size of a turbo" you will find this info priceless

Mad Mat · 09-03-2011, 03:44 PM

Sold my beast today...

NaughtyGT · 09-03-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Mat

Sold my beast today...

hmmmm.......bit saddened mate?

Clean_Cookie · 09-03-2011, 04:16 PM

its a fair few years old, the brakes need attention (refilling/bleeding etc), hasnt been started in a year or so, thats todays challenge! no clutch, direct drive :s

tyres are flat too... no rust (thanks to not being steel which is good. downside is harder to weld it...

personally couldnt really care about the motor (yamaha KT100s, 15hp aparently???) except if it doesnt work at all, i cant really get much for it...

have a guess as to what im going to do with it..

bg astina · 09-03-2011, 07:32 PM

Re-placed my speedo cable this afternoon, was easy as...

Tomorrow morning before work planing on changing my oil and filter, so my car should go a lot better

70NYD · 09-03-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Mat

Sold my beast today...

I feel ya mate

Mad Mat · 09-03-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 70NYD

I feel ya mate

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Originally Posted by NaughtyGT

hmmmm.......bit saddened mate?

yer guys it's a sad day... But I'll have another Mazda soon... Just need to get into the house market and a ute...

Noble323 · 09-03-2011, 10:18 PM

Got installed new bonnet & boot/hatch gas strut and bonnet, i had enough of the boot hitting my head.

marcs_sp20 · 09-03-2011, 10:20 PM

Picked up of BRAND NEW old stock L20 Extractors for the B'Bird Wags, all for $115 shipped!

07-03-2011, 11:02 AM	#5523
bg astina Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ashhurst, NZ Car: Mazda Astina 1990 Posts: 121 View Photos By: bg astina	put my grounding it in today, I.C.E sounds way better theres no baffling or crackling coming from the speackers.... not to sure about performance wise yet as my tank is empty till tomorrow __________________ Anythings Possible. if you want it to work make it work

08-03-2011, 05:44 PM	#5524
bg astina Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ashhurst, NZ Car: Mazda Astina 1990 Posts: 121 View Photos By: bg astina	Washed my car this afternoon, its so shiny again I need to get some dents taken out and some panels repainted, or would you guys suggest just getting the whole car repainted??? __________________ Anythings Possible. if you want it to work make it work

08-03-2011, 11:31 PM	#5526
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	Nothing on my car but I picked up a cheap gokart off eBay. Needs some tlc but hopefully everything will come good! Never driven one in my life but I'm sure it'll be fun! __________________ Worklog

09-03-2011, 12:24 AM	#5527
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	Details? We had a off-road kart when I was in primary school, powered by none other then a 2 stroke victa lawn mower motor, with a couple "minor" adjustments __________________

09-03-2011, 03:31 PM	#5532
NaughtyGT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Baxter, VIC Car: Sooby B4 - Astina SP parting out Posts: 2,447	.....not to mention the severe lag you will rid the engine of when you choose a more efficient turbo...... Chewy, I found the direct link to article I promised you. I've PM'd link to you. A little heavy reading but because they've chosen a 2.0L platform to discuss turbo efficiency, its right up your alley with the SR20 engine To get to the main point, if you find all info regarding the 3S-GTE & how the GT28R has a 'turbine efficiency' ratio of 1.1:1 (very quick spooling capability) & how the GT3071R has a ratio of 1.18:1 (better linear response but more lag) on a 2.0L engine & how the GT3076R is an awful, & not recommended for use turbo by Garrett themselves, if your serious about performance over "size of a turbo" you will find this info priceless __________________ My Shepherds in the Avatar haha "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace" - Jimi Hendrix

09-03-2011, 12:59 AM	#5528
phildough Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brisneyland, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Frankenstina Posts: 2,868 View Photos By: phildough	I have a pair of petrol powered skateboards, they are a hell of a lot of fun to ride. Im thinking of turning one into a go cart.

09-03-2011, 01:53 PM	#5529
chewyryce Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: NA MX5 Posts: 874 View Photos By: chewyryce	took my car for a spin last night through the ICB. god damn its fast in a straight line. but i dont want the car to be fast in a straight line so will be downgrading the turbo. the car will be track spec . also saw a black top 20 valve with ITB at wacol ABC wreckers should put it in your kart tc3 racer

09-03-2011, 02:23 PM	#5530
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	i'd be messing with the suspension to make it corner well before spending money downgrading/sidestepping the turbo.

09-03-2011, 03:08 PM	#5531
chewyryce Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: NA MX5 Posts: 874 View Photos By: chewyryce	its got bilstein coils.. quite stiff already and corners are very responsive atm. but i want to downgrade/legaize the turbo because it has a screamer pipe sticking out :P.

09-03-2011, 03:44 PM	#5533
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	Sold my beast today... __________________ 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

09-03-2011, 04:16 PM	#5535
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	its a fair few years old, the brakes need attention (refilling/bleeding etc), hasnt been started in a year or so, thats todays challenge! no clutch, direct drive :s tyres are flat too... no rust (thanks to not being steel which is good. downside is harder to weld it... personally couldnt really care about the motor (yamaha KT100s, 15hp aparently???) except if it doesnt work at all, i cant really get much for it... have a guess as to what im going to do with it.. __________________ Worklog

09-03-2011, 07:32 PM	#5536
bg astina Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ashhurst, NZ Car: Mazda Astina 1990 Posts: 121 View Photos By: bg astina	Re-placed my speedo cable this afternoon, was easy as... Tomorrow morning before work planing on changing my oil and filter, so my car should go a lot better __________________ Anythings Possible. if you want it to work make it work

09-03-2011, 10:18 PM	#5539
Noble323 E74A Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sydney Car: SP20 Posts: 1,248	Got installed new bonnet & boot/hatch gas strut and bonnet, i had enough of the boot hitting my head. Last edited by Noble323; 10-03-2011 at 12:17 AM.

09-03-2011, 10:20 PM	#5540
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	Picked up of BRAND NEW old stock L20 Extractors for the B'Bird Wags, all for $115 shipped! __________________