What have you done to your car today? - Page 294

Ben · 11-07-2011, 06:31 PM

Made it shiner...

LTN000 · 12-07-2011, 02:18 PM

had 2 blown speakers one in the front and other in the rear, replaced all 4 with pioneer 2-ways and while i was at it plugged the rear window switch back in..came loose while i was driving wtf?

derb · 12-07-2011, 02:20 PM

Splurged on eBay. Bought a LED 'flasher can' replacement to slow down my LED indicators, a 90 degree silicon bend and a 3A Racing pod filter. I have some nice rubber mat and will do a cold air intake setup when it comes in.

I have already drilled a 4" hole in the bodywork under the passenger headlight and lined that with conduit. Now I just need to make the pod do a 90 degree turn down into that space in the front quarter and cut/secure the rubber mat into place over the top of that space with a hole for the silicon bend.

Lachlan · 13-07-2011, 05:18 PM

Bought Mad Mats Autoexe Grille. Cant wait for it to arrive!!

mattylagana · 13-07-2011, 05:40 PM

I got my cannon exhaust fitted to the ba today, and its a little quieter then it was with just the exhaust.. go figure >? see link in signature for pics

Ghoru · 13-07-2011, 07:04 PM

blew a radiator hose...best placeto get one anyone?

phildough · 13-07-2011, 07:05 PM

Booked my car in tomorrow morning for an oil change and general check-up.
My mechanic wants to chuck my car on the dyno to make sure my VICS controller is kicking in at the right time and its not making it run rich or lean.

Does anyone know at what revs the FS-ZE is supposed to kick its VICS in at?
I have it set at 4900 RPM which is where the 1.8 kicked in.
It feels about right, as I have tried it both higher and lower.
And also running it the opposite way which makes it gutless.

mattylagana · 13-07-2011, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghoru

blew a radiator hose...best placeto get one anyone?

search eBay the have factory ones, not to pricey, or maybe supercheap

project.r.racing · 13-07-2011, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phildough

Booked my car in tomorrow morning for an oil change and general check-up.
My mechanic wants to chuck my car on the dyno to make sure my VICS controller is kicking in at the right time and its not making it run rich or lean.

Does anyone know at what revs the FS-ZE is supposed to kick its VICS in at?
I have it set at 4900 RPM which is where the 1.8 kicked in.
It feels about right, as I have tried it both higher and lower.
And also running it the opposite way which makes it gutless.

Once it is on the dyno the AFR will be a dead givaway to when it should be set at.

Coneman · 14-07-2011, 10:33 AM

changed my oil. but not filter. was sold the wrong one. will exchange filter and get more oil and do it again.

marcs_sp20 · 14-07-2011, 03:32 PM

Received my valve cover gaskets this afternoon, pity I cant install them till sunday

Orion · 14-07-2011, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

Received my valve cover gaskets this afternoon, pity I cant install them till sunday

There is a very recent 'How-To' on Mazdas247 for doing that

marcs_sp20 · 14-07-2011, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orion

There is a very recent 'How-To' on Mazdas247 for doing that

Link? I couldnt find anything in the how-to section

Orion · 14-07-2011, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

Link? I couldnt find anything in the how-to section

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...e-Cover-Gasket

Ahhh, it was under the 3rd Gen section

marcs_sp20 · 14-07-2011, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orion

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...e-Cover-Gasket

Ahhh, it was under the 3rd Gen section

haha, I never seem to leave the Pro5 section on Mazdas247, which is prolly why I didnt see it

The only thing that has me confused, is what side do I apply the gasket glue to?? Between the gasket & head, or the gasket & valve cover?

phildough · 14-07-2011, 06:41 PM

Have had a fun day with my car today.
I took my car in for a service today,we changed the oil and brake fluids.
After that we put my car on the dyno and made sure the Vics controller was kicking in at the right point, I was about 50 RPM out setting it by my butt dyno.
The car is running very rich, probably because the 1.8 has smaller injectors and holds them open longer.
It did manage today to put out 87.9KW though. Much better than the last run the 1.8 did!!(67 KW) But more to come with the proper ECU.
Video of my car on the dyno today
Afterwards I went to QLD transport and updated my engine number which was surprisingly easy.
The lady didnt seem to care about the increase from 1.8 - 2.0L or it being an import and was only worried about it not having more cylinders.
So its now fully legal and with no mod plate required and at no cost!!!
Updated the insurance policy and for some reason its $16 less a month to insure the car.
I then chased them up as to why I haven't received payment so I can get the bus damaged fixed and they released it was their mistake and will send a cheque.
Also they told me I was wrongly informed when I made the claim for the flood damage to my engine and the lady on the phone approved the claim for damage done to the engine.
All I have to do is send a copy of the invoices to them and they will send me a cheque.
I then washed and car because I thought it deserved it!!!

maztech · 14-07-2011, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

haha, I never seem to leave the Pro5 section on Mazdas247, which is prolly why I didnt see it

The only thing that has me confused, is what side do I apply the gasket glue to?? Between the gasket & head, or the gasket & valve cover?

Apply sealant to both sides in corners only ,the rest will seal without it .only use a little as it squishes out when tightening .

Clean_Cookie · 14-07-2011, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phildough

Have had a fun day with my car today.
I took my car in for a service today,we changed the oil and brake fluids.
After that we put my car on the dyno and made sure the Vics controller was kicking in at the right point, I was about 50 RPM out setting it by my butt dyno.
The car is running very rich, probably because the 1.8 has smaller injectors and holds them open longer.
It did manage today to put out 87.9KW though. Much better than the last run the 1.8 did!!(67 KW) But more to come with the proper ECU.
Video of my car on the dyno today
Afterwards I went to QLD transport and updated my engine number which was surprisingly easy.
The lady didnt seem to care about the increase from 1.8 - 2.0L or it being an import and was only worried about it not having more cylinders.
So its now fully legal and with no mod plate required and at no cost!!!
Updated the insurance policy and for some reason its $16 less a month to insure the car.
I then chased them up as to why I haven't received payment so I can get the bus damaged fixed and they released it was their mistake and will send a cheque.
Also they told me I was wrongly informed when I made the claim for the flood damage to my engine and the lady on the phone approved the claim for damage done to the engine.
All I have to do is send a copy of the invoices to them and they will send me a cheque.
I then washed and car because I thought it deserved it!!!

so basically you get a free upgrade?

DavoAust · 15-07-2011, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phildough

The lady didnt seem to care about the increase from 1.8 - 2.0L or it being an import and was only worried about it not having more cylinders.
So its now fully legal and with no mod plate required and at no cost!!!

This bodes well for the 3.0L -> 3.5L swap i'm looking at for the 3000. I'd have thought it'd be a pain.

SLY 323 · 15-07-2011, 05:40 PM

Got my car rego'd!

13-07-2011, 05:18 PM	#5864
Lachlan AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne. Car: 2001 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 474 View Photos By: Lachlan	Bought Mad Mats Autoexe Grille. Cant wait for it to arrive!! __________________ CLICK IMAGE FOR MY PROJECT WORKLOG.

13-07-2011, 05:40 PM	#5865
mattylagana Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nsw, wollongong :) Car: Ba 323 Astina hatch V6 Posts: 615	I got my cannon exhaust fitted to the ba today, and its a little quieter then it was with just the exhaust.. go figure >? see link in signature for pics __________________ >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

13-07-2011, 07:04 PM	#5866
Ghoru Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rockhampton Car: '92 BG Astina Sp Posts: 999 View Photos By: Ghoru	blew a radiator hose...best placeto get one anyone? __________________ BG Astina - work in progress.... Scooters are like fat chicks, fun to ride until your mates find out... NOS is like a hot chick with AIDS, you know you wanna hit that,your just afraid of the consequences... http://www.eveonline.com/

14-07-2011, 10:33 AM	#5870
Coneman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Emu Park, Queensland Car: 1998 323 Astina Shades Posts: 34	changed my oil. but not filter. was sold the wrong one. will exchange filter and get more oil and do it again. __________________ Feb '98 323 Astina 1.8 5spd Hatch

14-07-2011, 03:32 PM	#5871
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	Received my valve cover gaskets this afternoon, pity I cant install them till sunday __________________

11-07-2011, 06:31 PM	#5861
Ben Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sunshine Coast Car: MPS Posts: 1,939	Made it shiner...

12-07-2011, 02:18 PM	#5862
LTN000 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Liverpool Car: 2001 BJ Astina Posts: 207 View Photos By: LTN000	had 2 blown speakers one in the front and other in the rear, replaced all 4 with pioneer 2-ways and while i was at it plugged the rear window switch back in..came loose while i was driving wtf?

12-07-2011, 02:20 PM	#5863
derb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1993 BG Astina GT-X Posts: 1,822 View Photos By: derb	Splurged on eBay. Bought a LED 'flasher can' replacement to slow down my LED indicators, a 90 degree silicon bend and a 3A Racing pod filter. I have some nice rubber mat and will do a cold air intake setup when it comes in. I have already drilled a 4" hole in the bodywork under the passenger headlight and lined that with conduit. Now I just need to make the pod do a 90 degree turn down into that space in the front quarter and cut/secure the rubber mat into place over the top of that space with a hole for the silicon bend.

13-07-2011, 07:05 PM	#5867
phildough Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brisneyland, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Frankenstina Posts: 2,868 View Photos By: phildough	Booked my car in tomorrow morning for an oil change and general check-up. My mechanic wants to chuck my car on the dyno to make sure my VICS controller is kicking in at the right time and its not making it run rich or lean. Does anyone know at what revs the FS-ZE is supposed to kick its VICS in at? I have it set at 4900 RPM which is where the 1.8 kicked in. It feels about right, as I have tried it both higher and lower. And also running it the opposite way which makes it gutless.

14-07-2011, 06:41 PM	#5876
phildough Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brisneyland, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Frankenstina Posts: 2,868 View Photos By: phildough	Have had a fun day with my car today. I took my car in for a service today,we changed the oil and brake fluids. After that we put my car on the dyno and made sure the Vics controller was kicking in at the right point, I was about 50 RPM out setting it by my butt dyno. The car is running very rich, probably because the 1.8 has smaller injectors and holds them open longer. It did manage today to put out 87.9KW though. Much better than the last run the 1.8 did!!(67 KW) But more to come with the proper ECU. Video of my car on the dyno today Afterwards I went to QLD transport and updated my engine number which was surprisingly easy. The lady didnt seem to care about the increase from 1.8 - 2.0L or it being an import and was only worried about it not having more cylinders. So its now fully legal and with no mod plate required and at no cost!!! Updated the insurance policy and for some reason its $16 less a month to insure the car. I then chased them up as to why I haven't received payment so I can get the bus damaged fixed and they released it was their mistake and will send a cheque. Also they told me I was wrongly informed when I made the claim for the flood damage to my engine and the lady on the phone approved the claim for damage done to the engine. All I have to do is send a copy of the invoices to them and they will send me a cheque. I then washed and car because I thought it deserved it!!!

15-07-2011, 05:40 PM	#5880
SLY 323 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wollongong Car: 95' Mazda BA 323 Posts: 747	Got my car rego'd! __________________ Too many Mazdas. ♡

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