the (in)complete restoration. - Page 8

Clean_Cookie · 14-11-2011, 09:01 PM

So todays progress. I am happy to say that for the first time in its life this car has now got a.full.set of ms rims on it. Most probably only for a few days before I install more stuff inevitably but its a start right?

Pictures turned out pretty average and yes its still a.4wd but I'll have to lower your expectations before its' (that is totally grammatically incorrect)

Anyway, here's the dirty dented investment I have.

Here's a pic of the qfm A1RM pad on the left an a horsepower cheapie on the right.

And finally, the clearance on the shock body, yikes.

Just fits yay. May get some spacers after the wrc to improve the stance

maztech · 14-11-2011, 09:42 PM

Heaps of room , have a look at the stock gaps on mine.
Stop by my car tomorrow and have a look

Clean_Cookie · 14-11-2011, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMAN

Looking good... too bad those wheels are the +48 offset... the "correct" ones would have been the +42, but given that the 17" MS-Touring wheels are so rare, you didn't have much of a choice

you might have been better off running 215/40-17 tyres instead too... the overall diameter of what you have seems a little big

they are 16", went for them over 17's mainly for the cost and difficulty to get tyres in te correct load ratings etc.

marcs_sp20 · 14-11-2011, 10:17 PM

You should get a couple mm more clearance once the car is properly wheel aligned.

Whats funny is that you have more clearance (from wheel to strut) then me

TheMAN · 15-11-2011, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc3_racer_001

they are 16", went for them over 17's mainly for the cost and difficulty to get tyres in te correct load ratings etc.

really? which offset are your wheels? I have the +45, I know the +50 existed too

maztech · 15-11-2011, 09:50 AM

Show us a full build list and photos of your car TheMan !!!

Clean_Cookie · 15-11-2011, 10:06 AM

16x7 made in Japan by rays for mazda. Whether or not they are actually mazdaspeed as.they came fitted to other cars remains to be argued too. They are 45 offset.

Rupewrecht · 15-11-2011, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc3_racer_001

16x7 made in Japan by rays for mazda. Whether or not they are actually mazdaspeed as.they came fitted to other cars remains to be argued too. They are 45 offset.

They are 100% Mazdaspeed. Other versions (Sesto etc as Ed said) are slightly different in the centre of the rim.

TheMAN · 15-11-2011, 05:51 PM

they are the mazdaspeed wheels if the centre bores are exactly 67.1mm (if still there, there are stickers on the inside of the wheels that will say "mazdaspeed" instead of Versus or Vesta, along with production date and fitment size)... the Versus Sesto Quinta Competizione/Vesta Sesto wheels have larger centre bores (for "universal fit") and most of the ones I've seen were silver... the gold ones are probably more rare: http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/...687/parts.aspx

TheMAN · 15-11-2011, 06:46 PM

according to my 95/96 mazdapeed catalogue, the "proper" wheel fitment size for the Lantis V6 is 17x7.0 +38 or +35 with 215/40-17 tyres
the non-V6 Lantis called for 16x7.0 +35 with 205/50-16 tyres

of course, the "proper" wheels for the Lantis were the MS-01, MS-02, and MS-01f wheels... but fitment specs are pretty universal nonetheless

mattylagana · 15-11-2011, 11:18 PM

Just had a quick glance looks nice, and sxc wheels

Rupewrecht · 16-11-2011, 06:01 PM

Thread cleaned, as requested by OP.

Less bitching, less egos please.

/admin.

Ben · 16-11-2011, 06:35 PM

They look sexy as Ryan! Cant wait to see what this looks like when finished!

SLY 323 · 18-11-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

They look sexy as Ryan! Cant wait to see what this looks like when finished!

x2

Clean_Cookie · 19-11-2011, 10:09 PM

Ok, so I decided that it was time to update this a bit. New brakes are on and car drives fine without scraping. Yay! Brakes need to be re bled as there's still tonnes of air in them unfortunately. The rear still needs a clean and will re install the brace I removed previously too. The passengers side cv also needs removing next too. Sigh. Once the brakes are on and the cv ain't leaking that will do me for now mechanically. Also during the week I will remove all the interior, and roof lining if possible, to facilitate the rust removal and spray painting. Once complete sound deadening will be sourced and installed, before the interior can be re instated. Then off to the road worthy, and qld transport inspection. Hopefully they like my new wheel

After that I'll tIe the car off the road again and have piece of mind its off the written off register, get the car painted, or give it a go myself! Then mod plates for the seats, new suspension and all the goodies from the hard top installed.

Sell the hardtop and use that money for an ems or turbo parts. Or both if i find someone really stupid with money Haha.

Here she is currently..

Old yucky carpet, might go in the hardtop, its even worse!

Partially polished...

Mad Mat · 21-11-2011, 08:41 AM

mate she is looking good.

but u need some coilovers bad..

that is some serious 4X4 action u have there....

mattylagana · 21-11-2011, 09:57 AM

hard top rims five stud? sell me them

Clean_Cookie · 21-11-2011, 10:06 AM

Nope. 4 stud sorry.

NaughtyGT · 21-11-2011, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Mat

mate she is looking good.

but u need some coilovers bad..

that is some serious 4X4 action u have there....

was gonna beat you to it Mat but he mentioned he will be doing suspension soon. Hope it'll be lowered at least 30mm

Clean_Cookie · 21-11-2011, 12:57 PM

Try 70!

14-11-2011, 09:01 PM	#141
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	So todays progress. I am happy to say that for the first time in its life this car has now got a.full.set of ms rims on it. Most probably only for a few days before I install more stuff inevitably but its a start right? Pictures turned out pretty average and yes its still a.4wd but I'll have to lower your expectations before its' (that is totally grammatically incorrect) Anyway, here's the dirty dented investment I have. Here's a pic of the qfm A1RM pad on the left an a horsepower cheapie on the right. And finally, the clearance on the shock body, yikes. Just fits yay. May get some spacers after the wrc to improve the stance __________________ Worklog

14-11-2011, 10:17 PM	#144
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	You should get a couple mm more clearance once the car is properly wheel aligned. Whats funny is that you have more clearance (from wheel to strut) then me __________________

15-11-2011, 10:06 AM	#147
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	16x7 made in Japan by rays for mazda. Whether or not they are actually mazdaspeed as.they came fitted to other cars remains to be argued too. They are 45 offset. __________________ Worklog

15-11-2011, 05:51 PM	#149
TheMAN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Car: . Posts: 2,623	they are the mazdaspeed wheels if the centre bores are exactly 67.1mm (if still there, there are stickers on the inside of the wheels that will say "mazdaspeed" instead of Versus or Vesta, along with production date and fitment size)... the Versus Sesto Quinta Competizione/Vesta Sesto wheels have larger centre bores (for "universal fit") and most of the ones I've seen were silver... the gold ones are probably more rare: http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/...687/parts.aspx __________________ Protege FAQ, the best 323/Protege/Mazda3 resource enjoyed worldwide for 10 years Last edited by TheMAN; 15-11-2011 at 06:11 PM.

15-11-2011, 06:46 PM	#150
TheMAN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Car: . Posts: 2,623	according to my 95/96 mazdapeed catalogue, the "proper" wheel fitment size for the Lantis V6 is 17x7.0 +38 or +35 with 215/40-17 tyres the non-V6 Lantis called for 16x7.0 +35 with 205/50-16 tyres of course, the "proper" wheels for the Lantis were the MS-01, MS-02, and MS-01f wheels... but fitment specs are pretty universal nonetheless __________________ Protege FAQ, the best 323/Protege/Mazda3 resource enjoyed worldwide for 10 years

14-11-2011, 09:42 PM	#142
maztech Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: QLD Car: ...... Posts: 952	Heaps of room , have a look at the stock gaps on mine. Stop by my car tomorrow and have a look

15-11-2011, 09:50 AM	#146
maztech Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: QLD Car: ...... Posts: 952	Show us a full build list and photos of your car TheMan !!!

15-11-2011, 11:18 PM	#151
mattylagana Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nsw, wollongong :) Car: Ba 323 Astina hatch V6 Posts: 615	Just had a quick glance looks nice, and sxc wheels __________________ >97' V6 MAZDA 323 S3\|Sunroof\|18"x8" RX8 rims\|Custom Cold air intake\|klze headers, 100cpi cat, resi delete, Apexi back box\|Top Gun Leads/NGK Platinum Iridium plugs\|Soundstream Sound\|Lowered on yellow speeds\|Whiteline heavy duty swaybar\|cusco front strutty\|momo steering\|short shifter\|Lantis door sills\| This is my girl sxc isn't she? http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18139

16-11-2011, 06:01 PM	#152
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	Thread cleaned, as requested by OP. Less bitching, less egos please. /admin. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

16-11-2011, 06:35 PM	#153
Ben Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sunshine Coast Car: MPS Posts: 1,939	They look sexy as Ryan! Cant wait to see what this looks like when finished!

19-11-2011, 10:09 PM	#155
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	Ok, so I decided that it was time to update this a bit. New brakes are on and car drives fine without scraping. Yay! Brakes need to be re bled as there's still tonnes of air in them unfortunately. The rear still needs a clean and will re install the brace I removed previously too. The passengers side cv also needs removing next too. Sigh. Once the brakes are on and the cv ain't leaking that will do me for now mechanically. Also during the week I will remove all the interior, and roof lining if possible, to facilitate the rust removal and spray painting. Once complete sound deadening will be sourced and installed, before the interior can be re instated. Then off to the road worthy, and qld transport inspection. Hopefully they like my new wheel After that I'll tIe the car off the road again and have piece of mind its off the written off register, get the car painted, or give it a go myself! Then mod plates for the seats, new suspension and all the goodies from the hard top installed. Sell the hardtop and use that money for an ems or turbo parts. Or both if i find someone really stupid with money Haha. Here she is currently.. Old yucky carpet, might go in the hardtop, its even worse! Partially polished... __________________ Worklog Last edited by Clean_Cookie; 19-11-2011 at 10:15 PM.

21-11-2011, 08:41 AM	#156
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	mate she is looking good. but u need some coilovers bad.. that is some serious 4X4 action u have there.... __________________ 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

21-11-2011, 09:57 AM	#157
mattylagana Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nsw, wollongong :) Car: Ba 323 Astina hatch V6 Posts: 615	hard top rims five stud? sell me them __________________ >97' V6 MAZDA 323 S3\|Sunroof\|18"x8" RX8 rims\|Custom Cold air intake\|klze headers, 100cpi cat, resi delete, Apexi back box\|Top Gun Leads/NGK Platinum Iridium plugs\|Soundstream Sound\|Lowered on yellow speeds\|Whiteline heavy duty swaybar\|cusco front strutty\|momo steering\|short shifter\|Lantis door sills\| This is my girl sxc isn't she? http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18139

21-11-2011, 10:06 AM	#158
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	Nope. 4 stud sorry. __________________ Worklog

21-11-2011, 12:57 PM	#160
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	Try 70! __________________ Worklog

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