Trents SP20 - Page 3

TheMAN · 17-02-2013, 10:20 PM

good work, but next time you need to practise proper safety when working underneath a car!

your jack stand placements were wrong in the back and you didn't use them in the front!
I'm glad nobody got hurt!

google some pics/tips on proper jack stand usage

Trent00lz · 17-02-2013, 11:30 PM

haha sorry mate

JDM323 · 18-02-2013, 06:37 AM

it's your safety that we're concerned about, stands need to be as far apart as possible but under a solid part of the vehicle

Trent00lz · 18-02-2013, 08:26 AM

ill take note for next time guys.
appreciate it.

BG1.8sp · 18-02-2013, 08:41 AM

One more thing... Don't jack these cars up at the front via the crossmember... They will bend and sit against your gearbox once bent.
It happens very easily and creates alot of vibration and noise thought the floor/ cabin.

I replaced mine with one that looked fine, but that was bent too...

Clean_Cookie · 18-02-2013, 09:36 AM

Really! I've resorted to this method now my rails are too low for my jack...I need those mazdaspeed ramps!

BG1.8sp · 18-02-2013, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clean_Cookie

Really! I've resorted to this method now my rails are too low for my jack...I need those mazdaspeed ramps!

i use a scissor jack to lift it up about an Inch extra... then i can slip the hydro jack under there.

i am now going to possibly have to buy a brand new crosmember... because i'm sick of it and all the second hand ones will probably be the same

TheMAN · 18-02-2013, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BG1.8sp

One more thing... Don't jack these cars up at the front via the crossmember... They will bend and sit against your gearbox once bent.
It happens very easily and creates alot of vibration and noise thought the floor/ cabin.

I replaced mine with one that looked fine, but that was bent too...

it can be jacked up at the "cup" of the crossmember right under the lower radiator core support, it will not bend the crossmember there... I avoid using that as a lift point because I don't like the idea of putting so much load on the core support there, but it has been done before without problems

the shop manual also shows it as an official lifting point

Clean_Cookie · 18-02-2013, 10:05 AM

Ahh ok. It looks designed for that purpose, which is why I've used it. Maybe I'll have to use the scissor jack until I can afford a hoist

BG1.8sp · 18-02-2013, 10:12 AM

as above... I don't really like that lifting point either... hence why I use the other method

maz sp20 · 18-02-2013, 10:22 AM

Looks good mate

Trent00lz · 18-02-2013, 12:53 PM

thanks man

and yeah wasnt too sure where to position the jack..
and that was my main concern but i figured ide just see what happened.

I notice it was done unsafely.
Ill take that into consideration for next time.

what are these mazdaspeed ramps you speak of cookie?

Trent00lz · 18-02-2013, 12:55 PM

is anyone able to help me out.
where can i pick up some astinagt decals?

BG1.8sp · 18-02-2013, 01:04 PM

PM Rupewrecht, don't think he has any small ones in stock.

giba · 18-02-2013, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BG1.8sp

i use a scissor jack to lift it up about an Inch extra... then i can slip the hydro jack under there.

i am now going to possibly have to buy a brand new crosmember... because i'm sick of it and all the second hand ones will probably be the same

Or just drive onto 2 planks of wood. Either way works,.. Ive got a couple pieces of timber about 40mm thick that give the height needed to get the jack under there

BG1.8sp · 18-02-2013, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giba

Or just drive onto 2 planks of wood. Either way works,.. Ive got a couple pieces of timber about 40mm thick that give the height needed to get the jack under there

I actually have plastic Low ramps that I drive onto, very handy things they are

Trent00lz · 18-02-2013, 01:30 PM

sounds nice

although my car isnt quite low enough to need them
until i get coilovers

Trent00lz · 18-02-2013, 07:02 PM

hmmmm to leave the out dated sound stream system in the SP or put my 6 month old ground zero system in there.

Only problem would be i would need to replace the speakers for 5x7" fronts -.-

(damn you stupid size speakers)

BG1.8sp · 18-02-2013, 07:13 PM

You can get adapter plates... Or make some out of MDF.
Pretty damn sure 6x9's will fit too.

Also... You might want to check the GB thread for the AAC bumper brackets... You have until tomorrow to decide lol.

Doubt there will be another Group buy on those btw.

Trent00lz · 18-02-2013, 07:27 PM

mannn i dont have the cash for them atm haha
and ive got 6 inch splits
and 6.5 inch coaxils.

17-02-2013, 10:20 PM	#41
TheMAN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Car: . Posts: 2,623	good work, but next time you need to practise proper safety when working underneath a car! your jack stand placements were wrong in the back and you didn't use them in the front! I'm glad nobody got hurt! google some pics/tips on proper jack stand usage __________________ Protege FAQ, the best 323/Protege/Mazda3 resource enjoyed worldwide for 10 years

17-02-2013, 11:30 PM	#42
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	haha sorry mate __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

18-02-2013, 06:37 AM	#43
JDM323 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Qld Car: 2002 BJ2 protege Posts: 1,241	it's your safety that we're concerned about, stands need to be as far apart as possible but under a solid part of the vehicle __________________ http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18798 WORKLOG

18-02-2013, 08:26 AM	#44
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	ill take note for next time guys. appreciate it. __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

18-02-2013, 08:41 AM	#45
BG1.8sp Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Car: 2009 BL MPS Posts: 2,300 View Photos By: BG1.8sp	One more thing... Don't jack these cars up at the front via the crossmember... They will bend and sit against your gearbox once bent. It happens very easily and creates alot of vibration and noise thought the floor/ cabin. I replaced mine with one that looked fine, but that was bent too... __________________

18-02-2013, 09:36 AM	#46
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	Really! I've resorted to this method now my rails are too low for my jack...I need those mazdaspeed ramps! __________________ Worklog

18-02-2013, 10:05 AM	#49
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	Ahh ok. It looks designed for that purpose, which is why I've used it. Maybe I'll have to use the scissor jack until I can afford a hoist __________________ Worklog

18-02-2013, 10:12 AM	#50
BG1.8sp Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Car: 2009 BL MPS Posts: 2,300 View Photos By: BG1.8sp	as above... I don't really like that lifting point either... hence why I use the other method __________________

18-02-2013, 10:22 AM	#51
maz sp20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tweed Heads Car: 2002 mazda sp20 hatchback Posts: 678	Looks good mate

18-02-2013, 12:53 PM	#52
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	thanks man and yeah wasnt too sure where to position the jack.. and that was my main concern but i figured ide just see what happened. I notice it was done unsafely. Ill take that into consideration for next time. what are these mazdaspeed ramps you speak of cookie? __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

18-02-2013, 12:55 PM	#53
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	is anyone able to help me out. where can i pick up some astinagt decals? __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

18-02-2013, 01:04 PM	#54
BG1.8sp Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Car: 2009 BL MPS Posts: 2,300 View Photos By: BG1.8sp	PM Rupewrecht, don't think he has any small ones in stock. __________________

18-02-2013, 01:30 PM	#57
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	sounds nice although my car isnt quite low enough to need them until i get coilovers __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

18-02-2013, 07:02 PM	#58
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	hmmmm to leave the out dated sound stream system in the SP or put my 6 month old ground zero system in there. Only problem would be i would need to replace the speakers for 5x7" fronts -.- (damn you stupid size speakers) __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

18-02-2013, 07:13 PM	#59
BG1.8sp Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Car: 2009 BL MPS Posts: 2,300 View Photos By: BG1.8sp	You can get adapter plates... Or make some out of MDF. Pretty damn sure 6x9's will fit too. Also... You might want to check the GB thread for the AAC bumper brackets... You have until tomorrow to decide lol. Doubt there will be another Group buy on those btw. __________________

18-02-2013, 07:27 PM	#60
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	mannn i dont have the cash for them atm haha and ive got 6 inch splits and 6.5 inch coaxils. __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW