Trents SP20 - Page 4

sim08u · 18-02-2013, 10:45 PM

yeh at my current height i have to usually drive onto a plank of wood at my mate michaels house but at my other mates house he has one of those lowered jacks it just fits under and i jack from that cup thing like the other dude said, so far no problems, and also welcome! car looks good!!

and one more thing... Azza u certainly aint no noob, i think I take the crown for that one, wanting to remove my roof and all

Trent00lz · 19-02-2013, 09:43 AM

haha wanting to remove your roof :|

why?

smurfy · 19-02-2013, 09:51 AM

Check for rust. Ahahahahahahahaha ive been giving him to much **** about itt

Trent00lz · 19-02-2013, 03:26 PM

hahahahaha :P
worst!

I cant make it to gokarting but im hoping to rock up to the mega meet

fr35hr · 19-02-2013, 06:23 PM

hahahahahahahahhaha jess... WE give him soo much ****, after all dont forget who brought this fantastic idea to the surface

ahahah

Ben · 19-02-2013, 07:55 PM

You know Simone that if your roof supports are rusting you will be able to tell if the turret (The main big shiney outside roof part) is bubbling in straight lines. It happened to my first car and i paid thous to fix it on a few k car. Wasn't my brightest move haha.

ANYWAYS, Trent! You car looks sooo much better low! Go to the mega meet for sure. You'll be pleased you met these weirdo's that are taking over your thread!

HAIGHIE · 19-02-2013, 08:03 PM

SIMOON ROOFING then next big thing keep an eye out for it

hahah aww ben thats the sweetest thing you have said apart from the weirdo's bit

lol,

but yes come along trent there's ganna be a few of us there

sim08u · 19-02-2013, 10:58 PM

im special, lets just leave it at that... and yes simoon roofing... this ****s gonna really take off, i can just feel it!

Trent00lz · 20-02-2013, 09:35 AM

hahahahaha soon enough we'll all be cruising around in convertible astinas haha.

and yeah im pretty keen
bringing some mates along.
You may see me kicken around here and there.

Trent00lz · 20-02-2013, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

You know Simone that if your roof supports are rusting you will be able to tell if the turret (The main big shiney outside roof part) is bubbling in straight lines. It happened to my first car and i paid thous to fix it on a few k car. Wasn't my brightest move haha.

ANYWAYS, Trent! You car looks sooo much better low! Go to the mega meet for sure. You'll be pleased you met these weirdo's that are taking over your thread!

Thanks heaps man
i agree, it being lower is sooo much better!
and i thought ide lose ride quality by lowering it but it hasnt changed.

Trent00lz · 22-02-2013, 06:02 PM

Hey guys and Girls

I am in need of a rookie problem haha

My engine bay seems to be scorching hot even if the engine has only been running for 5 minutes. (changed coolant and checked oil)

I am not sure where to go from there.

Can anybody help me?
(The temp gauge is fine)

HAIGHIE · 22-02-2013, 06:13 PM

is your temp guage rising at all ??
check to make sure your fan is turning on an off when the car is at idle to eliminate is it's working ( the one infront of you gearbox)

is so then i'd be looking towards the thermostat, an easy fix and only like $25 from your local spare parts shop

Trent00lz · 22-02-2013, 06:16 PM

thanks heaps man ill go and check it asap

BG1.8sp · 22-02-2013, 07:49 PM

I have a scan gauge that I can pop on your car... That way you will be able to monitor the water temps.

Trent00lz · 23-02-2013, 12:47 PM

man how much are them things worth?
i was going to look into getting one anyway!

TheMAN · 23-02-2013, 01:01 PM

turn the aircon on... if the fans come on, then the fans are working

sikwitit · 23-02-2013, 02:26 PM

scan gauges range from 120-170 i bought mine for 150

sim08u · 23-02-2013, 04:08 PM

orrrr can't you buy one of those cheap ebay obd2 port thingys the one with built on wifi or bluetooth they give you heaps of stats to work with... and there only like $50! if that! also they are pretty cool...

Trent00lz · 28-02-2013, 11:48 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...

Man i think this problem has occurred :/

All i can feel now is a slight ticking feeling through the floor when driving.
Its either this or there is something else i have not discovered yet.

BG1.8sp · 28-02-2013, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trent00lz

Man i think this problem has occurred :/

All i can feel now is a slight ticking feeling through the floor when driving.
Its either this or there is something else i have not discovered yet.

Temporary method for a "fix"

Drive car up on ramps... Use a jack to support the engine ... Undo rear bolt on crossmember... Wedge rubber Inbetween the gearbox and crossmember...
Then bolt rear of cross member back in.

If its the same.. Then it's not the crossmember.

'Ticking' is a little worrying... Might be a good thing to chec your wheel bearings and CV's etc.

When the gearbox is resting in te crossmember... It sounds like a grumble when you drive (mainly when taking off)

18-02-2013, 10:45 PM	#61
sim08u Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sydney Car: Mazda SP20 Posts: 240	yeh at my current height i have to usually drive onto a plank of wood at my mate michaels house but at my other mates house he has one of those lowered jacks it just fits under and i jack from that cup thing like the other dude said, so far no problems, and also welcome! car looks good!! and one more thing... Azza u certainly aint no noob, i think I take the crown for that one, wanting to remove my roof and all __________________ Hustle and Flow

19-02-2013, 09:43 AM	#62
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	haha wanting to remove your roof :\| why? __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

19-02-2013, 09:51 AM	#63
smurfy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sutherland shire, nsw Car: sp20 Posts: 1,968 View Photos By: smurfy	Check for rust. Ahahahahahahahaha ive been giving him to much **** about itt __________________ To many of us, our cars are an extension of our own personalities, the way we choose to modify reflects this.

19-02-2013, 03:26 PM	#64
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	hahahahaha :P worst! I cant make it to gokarting but im hoping to rock up to the mega meet __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

19-02-2013, 08:03 PM	#67
HAIGHIE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: wollongong Car: 99, BJ 323 astina hatch Posts: 1,506	SIMOON ROOFING then next big thing keep an eye out for it hahah aww ben thats the sweetest thing you have said apart from the weirdo's bit lol, but yes come along trent there's ganna be a few of us there __________________ Cars .. 1: 241kw Turbo 1999 BJ 323 Astina . 2: 1983 ke70 Corolla. 3: 2011 PK Ranger Wildtrak (tow car )

19-02-2013, 06:23 PM	#65
fr35hr Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sydney Car: Mazda 3 Posts: 5	hahahahahahahahhaha jess... WE give him soo much ****, after all dont forget who brought this fantastic idea to the surface ahahah

19-02-2013, 07:55 PM	#66
Ben Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sunshine Coast Car: MPS Posts: 1,939	You know Simone that if your roof supports are rusting you will be able to tell if the turret (The main big shiney outside roof part) is bubbling in straight lines. It happened to my first car and i paid thous to fix it on a few k car. Wasn't my brightest move haha. ANYWAYS, Trent! You car looks sooo much better low! Go to the mega meet for sure. You'll be pleased you met these weirdo's that are taking over your thread!

19-02-2013, 10:58 PM	#68
sim08u Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sydney Car: Mazda SP20 Posts: 240	im special, lets just leave it at that... and yes simoon roofing... this ****s gonna really take off, i can just feel it! __________________ Hustle and Flow

20-02-2013, 09:35 AM	#69
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	hahahahaha soon enough we'll all be cruising around in convertible astinas haha. and yeah im pretty keen bringing some mates along. You may see me kicken around here and there. __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

22-02-2013, 06:02 PM	#71
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	Hey guys and Girls I am in need of a rookie problem haha My engine bay seems to be scorching hot even if the engine has only been running for 5 minutes. (changed coolant and checked oil) I am not sure where to go from there. Can anybody help me? (The temp gauge is fine) __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

22-02-2013, 06:13 PM	#72
HAIGHIE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: wollongong Car: 99, BJ 323 astina hatch Posts: 1,506	is your temp guage rising at all ?? check to make sure your fan is turning on an off when the car is at idle to eliminate is it's working ( the one infront of you gearbox) is so then i'd be looking towards the thermostat, an easy fix and only like $25 from your local spare parts shop __________________ Cars .. 1: 241kw Turbo 1999 BJ 323 Astina . 2: 1983 ke70 Corolla. 3: 2011 PK Ranger Wildtrak (tow car )

22-02-2013, 06:16 PM	#73
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	thanks heaps man ill go and check it asap __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

22-02-2013, 07:49 PM	#74
BG1.8sp Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Car: 2009 BL MPS Posts: 2,300 View Photos By: BG1.8sp	I have a scan gauge that I can pop on your car... That way you will be able to monitor the water temps. __________________

23-02-2013, 12:47 PM	#75
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	man how much are them things worth? i was going to look into getting one anyway! __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

23-02-2013, 01:01 PM	#76
TheMAN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Car: . Posts: 2,623	turn the aircon on... if the fans come on, then the fans are working __________________ Protege FAQ, the best 323/Protege/Mazda3 resource enjoyed worldwide for 10 years

23-02-2013, 02:26 PM	#77
sikwitit AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: ryde Car: ford laser sr2 Posts: 395	scan gauges range from 120-170 i bought mine for 150

23-02-2013, 04:08 PM	#78
sim08u Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sydney Car: Mazda SP20 Posts: 240	orrrr can't you buy one of those cheap ebay obd2 port thingys the one with built on wifi or bluetooth they give you heaps of stats to work with... and there only like $50! if that! also they are pretty cool... __________________ Hustle and Flow