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Old 01-08-2011, 06:17 PM   #161
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1997 Mazda 323 Astina

<Car Specs>
Exterior = Indigo Blue
Interior = Black
Engine = BP-DE
Gearbox = F25M-R

<Vids Of Skids>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bUUR34Xn2s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9D5LrduatI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQODRBybFmg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eGCe12_-88
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0ZcLr9UaPY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYSPHKKBpl4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPkjJWg_6JE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUjA9ORPlss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_JRZKIfvwg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DawW1M3j_ks

<Engine, Management and Gearbox>
4-2-1 1.5/8" MS mandrel bent extractors
2.25" MS mandrel bent full exhaust w/ high flow cat + hotdog + muffler
4" baffled SS tip
SCA air pod filter
Clutch Indrustries RPM heavy duty clutch
1.5 way LSD

<Wheels, Suspension and Brakes>
BC V1-VA coilovers
Cusco ST type front strut brace
Whiteline rear strut brace w/ 2x quick release clamps
Whiteline 20mm rear sway bar
Nolathane 24mm front sway bar bushes
Super Pro F+R LCA control arm bushes
RDA slotted rotors (F+R)
Braided brake lines (F+R)
ANZ Voltec 18"x7.5" wheels
Kumho Ecsta SPT KU31 215/35R18 tyres
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949 Racing 6UL 15"x7" wheels (Motorsports only)
Kumho Ecsta XC KU36 205/50R15 tyres (Motorsports only)

<Exterior>
Clear side indicators
Black clear tail lights
Debadged
Rear beaver panel painted

<Interior>
Alpine 4x50w headunit w/ Ai-Net iPod adaptor
JL Audio 5"x7" 130w co-axil speakers (F)

<Project Plans>
Fix window guides/rubbers
Fix panel damage
Respray roof
Tint windows
Regas air-con

<Big pile of crap in the garage that needs to be installed but I'm too lazy!>
A:20B:E fire extinguisher
H1 8000K HIDs
Speco 2" 0-100psi oil pressure guage + sender
Brass 1/8th T piece
4x Corksport solid brass shifter bushes
RH guard
Front bumper
Mazdaspeed front lip
Maruha F-cams
Maruha cam gears
2x Kumho Ecsta SPT KU31 215/35R18 tyres


<Track Times>
Lakeside Park = 1:10.34
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Old 01-08-2011, 06:17 PM   #162
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why doint u just get different springs????
I have decided to go with your solution. 7/5 or 8/6 package.
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Old 01-08-2011, 06:29 PM   #163
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Sorry I forgot to get that gearbox! Wanna sell your ms lip which you haven't installed yet:P
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Old 02-08-2011, 07:59 AM   #164
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Nope, only had it 4 days.
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Old 08-08-2011, 08:25 AM   #165
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You still in the process of organising new coiolvers?
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Old 08-08-2011, 06:16 PM   #166
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Yes. In no real rush as have other priorities at the moment. Due to Ekka I will be missing the next track day I had planned. So gonna get other stuff organised. Will be sorted though in 6-8 weeks I think.
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Old 08-08-2011, 06:33 PM   #167
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Soooo, what on the boards for you old set in 6-8 weeks?
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Old 08-08-2011, 07:33 PM   #168
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DO what I did with the last set of coilovers. Sell 'em.
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Old 09-08-2011, 01:22 PM   #169
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Test fit, and the fitment is terrible. Middle section has a recess to fit the orginal front bar, but it isn't recessed in enough and the bar sits abot 3-4mm forward more than it should. 105mm from the ground.

It has a crack in it, so some fibreglassing will need to be done also. Will be 95mm off the ground when the 15s are fitted.

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Old 09-08-2011, 03:17 PM   #170
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Mine was an absolute bitch to fit, and still dosnt looks 100%.

I noticed the rep i have seems a lot more 'shovelish' the your as well. i.e it extends further out.

When u get it fitted corrected it should look well awesome!
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Old 21-08-2011, 12:19 PM   #171
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Test fitted the HIDs today. And divised a way for the S3 headlight loom to work without cutting it up. Only need to cut a 25mm hole in the centre of the back covers. Just couldn't find my hole cutting drill bit. D'oh!
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Old 26-08-2011, 07:42 AM   #172
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Ordered new coilovers!
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Old 26-08-2011, 08:50 AM   #173
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so ur not goin to just get the springs???
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Old 06-09-2011, 02:15 PM   #174
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New coilovers = fail. Dealing with Justjap is like talking mechanics with a 16yo. The understand what a car is, but not really the technical side of things.

BR series not available, even though listed for sale.
2 listed a available, nothing in stock.
No idea about spring rates and what is interchangable.

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Old 06-09-2011, 02:21 PM   #175
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Check out the USA site for BC Racing. They have a PDF with spring rates and which type is available for what vehicle.

http://www.bcracing-na.com/downloads...ATION_LIST.pdf

The number on the end of the part number is the spring rate in KG.
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Old 06-09-2011, 02:56 PM   #176
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I am well aware of what spring rates are available, unfortunately JustJap did not have the knowledge that I do regards coilover modifications or design.

I get the general idea from them, that they just wanna sell a generic product, take the money asap and run. Customer service = zero!

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Old 06-09-2011, 03:05 PM   #177
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To be honest I had great dealings with them. They even confirmed the bolt pattern on the front strut tops for me. It sucks that they have screwed you around.
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Old 18-09-2011, 08:23 AM   #178
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Oops!!!





Fell asleep at doing 100kph only 3km from my home.

Hit one of those white metal reflector poles on the side of the road. (Did the damage at 100kph).

First time in forever my driving skills have been tested. And mine glad I had some.

I was drving, then next thing I know, is I can hear loud banging and gravel hitting the wheel well plastics, I'm on gravel and there are brushes hitting the passenger side of the vehicle. I had negetive lock to keep the car straight at one stage and drove back onto the tarmac at 80kph. And continued on home like nothing happened. Only to find this mess when I hoped out of the car.

Dent in bonnet
Broken glass in passenger headlight
Passenger front indicator totally destroyed, wiring cropped
Front bumper split into two
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Old 18-09-2011, 09:43 AM   #179
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Fark........ rest revive survive dude! Pity the bonnet copped it, looks like its out of shape to the guard otherwise would be an easy fix.
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Old 18-09-2011, 09:46 AM   #180
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Damn Ryan sorry to see that man. I fell asleep before, but I was fortunate to get woken up by my mate before I hit the guard rail.
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