New Suspension
06-22-02, 04:44 PM
#1
New Suspension
This is what a New suspension looks like.
(Still in the Boxes though..
)
Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
Tokico Illumina 5 Ways
KYB Boot Covers
Energy Suspension PolyEurethane bushings everywhere
New Mazda Rubber bushings for the Rear
Racing Beat Front Swaybar (Freaking Thick!)
Racing Beat Engine Torque Brace (in the plastic bag on the left)
Hawk Racing Pads front and Rear
Hopefully I'll get it all in this weekend or early this week.
I will post pics of the progress as I go.
(Still in the Boxes though..
)Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
Tokico Illumina 5 Ways
KYB Boot Covers
Energy Suspension PolyEurethane bushings everywhere
New Mazda Rubber bushings for the Rear
Racing Beat Front Swaybar (Freaking Thick!)
Racing Beat Engine Torque Brace (in the plastic bag on the left)
Hawk Racing Pads front and Rear
Hopefully I'll get it all in this weekend or early this week.
I will post pics of the progress as I go.
06-22-02, 05:09 PM
#4
Originally posted by Aico
Howmuch did it all cost?
Howmuch did it all cost?
Eibachs and Illumina's - Shox.com
Polyeurethane Bushings - P-S-T.com
Racing Beat Front Swaybar - racingbeat.com
KYB Boot cover - www- P-S-T-.com
Hawk Racing Pads - racingbeat.com
Mazda Rear bushings - Local dealer
06-22-02, 06:10 PM
#6
Originally posted by REVHED
What exactly are the KYB boot covers?
What exactly are the KYB boot covers?
07-31-02, 11:17 PM
#7
Anytime baby!
So did you get this setup all in yet? How does it ride now? I am thinking of a similar setup. Seems like the Ebach springs and tokico illuminas are a popular combo. I wanted to do poly bushings as well. Any reason to go rubber in the back as opposed to poly??
Right on.
Right on.
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08-01-02, 12:58 AM
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It rides incredibly awesome. I can set it from Race Car Stiff to Cadillac soft in less than a minute.
It has a nice predictable balance, and great ride. Well sprung and no leaning. I am sure the sway bar and poly's have helped too.
Oh, and here's my Tokico mod (if you call drilling holes a mod!
)
Now I can change the rear settings quickly without having to remove the rear panels
It has a nice predictable balance, and great ride. Well sprung and no leaning. I am sure the sway bar and poly's have helped too.
Oh, and here's my Tokico mod (if you call drilling holes a mod!
)Now I can change the rear settings quickly without having to remove the rear panels
08-01-02, 09:43 AM
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So where are the lower control arms? The tie-rods? The new idler arm bushings? To replace the ball-joints you have to replace the lower control arm as the ball-joints are not replaceble....
You're not there yet, Cowboy!
That Retro-Cowboy,
Denny
You're not there yet, Cowboy!
That Retro-Cowboy,
Denny
08-01-02, 10:42 AM
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Originally posted by diabolical1
congrats on the new suspension!!!!
i'm jealous ... hehehehe
how much difference do you feel with the torque brace?
congrats on the new suspension!!!!
i'm jealous ... hehehehe
how much difference do you feel with the torque brace?
I never had any intention of installing it with the SE engine. I just figured that with 3 times the power of a stock SE, I might need it.
Originally posted by RotorMotorDriver
Ok, I realize that P-S-T has that front end kit (I've never seen a "kit" for our cars), but does that actaully come with "everything" you need to replace? And what about the back end? What all is back there that needs to be replaced?
~T.J.
Ok, I realize that P-S-T has that front end kit (I've never seen a "kit" for our cars
), but does that actaully come with "everything" you need to replace? And what about the back end? What all is back there that needs to be replaced?~T.J.
Originally posted by Denny
So where are the lower control arms? The tie-rods? The new idler arm bushings? To replace the ball-joints you have to replace the lower control arm as the ball-joints are not replaceble....
You're not there yet, Cowboy!
That Retro-Cowboy,
Denny
So where are the lower control arms? The tie-rods? The new idler arm bushings? To replace the ball-joints you have to replace the lower control arm as the ball-joints are not replaceble....
You're not there yet, Cowboy!
That Retro-Cowboy,
Denny
Actually Denny, I am almost there, the Tie Rods, and idler arm bushings I have. I am goint to take it to a suspension shop for them to swap what I couldn't, since I need to align it immediately afterwards.
I have the lower control arms from the "Donor" car and we cut out all the rubber. I have new ones to go in using the old brackets, etc - but I will do that at the suspension shop too. I am not too confident,
The car feels TIGHT AS HELL. I want a strut tower brace as well, but I will have to wait to see the clearance problems with the new engine's intake.
08-01-02, 02:31 PM
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I've asked P-S-T about the front end - they seem confused by the inquiry and tried to sell me Ford parts instead. "Well, they do own Mazda now so mebbe it'll fit..."
08-01-02, 07:13 PM
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Anytime baby!
Originally posted by Directfreak
It rides incredibly awesome. I can set it from Race Car Stiff to Cadillac soft in less than a minute.
It has a nice predictable balance, and great ride. Well sprung and no leaning. I am sure the sway bar and poly's have helped too.
Oh, and here's my Tokico mod (if you call drilling holes a mod! )
Now I can change the rear settings quickly without having to remove the rear panels
It rides incredibly awesome. I can set it from Race Car Stiff to Cadillac soft in less than a minute.
It has a nice predictable balance, and great ride. Well sprung and no leaning. I am sure the sway bar and poly's have helped too.
Oh, and here's my Tokico mod (if you call drilling holes a mod!
)Now I can change the rear settings quickly without having to remove the rear panels
I'm looking for a comprimise, something I can throw around the corners but that wont knock my teeth out on the way to the grocery. I'm sure my shocks and struts are worn to hell as it is being 18 years old, so maybe it'll feel about the same. I just don't want to sink a bunch of money into something I wont be happy with later on. Right on....I'm about to order this stuff finally!
08-01-02, 09:12 PM
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Originally posted by brownmound
So like the ride isn't too harsh with the poly bushings and the stiff springs?
So like the ride isn't too harsh with the poly bushings and the stiff springs?
Originally posted by brownmound
I've heard the poly bushings can makes things quite harsh and jarring.
I've heard the poly bushings can makes things quite harsh and jarring.
Originally posted by brownmound
I'm looking for a comprimise, something I can throw around the corners but that wont knock my teeth out on the way to the grocery.
I'm looking for a comprimise, something I can throw around the corners but that wont knock my teeth out on the way to the grocery.
Originally posted by brownmound
I'm sure my shocks and struts are worn to hell as it is being 18 years old, so maybe it'll feel about the same.
I'm sure my shocks and struts are worn to hell as it is being 18 years old, so maybe it'll feel about the same.
I have been ******* around taking 90 degree turns at 40mph, (and climbing) and it feels like a cat. Money well spent.
I did it because mine needed replacement anyway. Maybe yours doesn't. But since I am building my car to RUN, I had to get her good shoes. (Racing Tires are next)
08-01-02, 10:49 PM
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Originally posted by brownmound
So like the ride isn't too harsh with the poly bushings and the stiff springs? I've heard the poly bushings can makes things quite harsh and jarring. Austin has a lot of shitty roads downtown and and the like that I absolutely hate driving on now. But boy does it have it's share of twisty assed hillies as well! I'm looking for a comprimise, something I can throw around the corners but that wont knock my teeth out on the way to the grocery. I'm sure my shocks and struts are worn to hell as it is being 18 years old, so maybe it'll feel about the same. I just don't want to sink a bunch of money into something I wont be happy with later on.
Right on....I'm about to order this stuff finally!
So like the ride isn't too harsh with the poly bushings and the stiff springs? I've heard the poly bushings can makes things quite harsh and jarring. Austin has a lot of shitty roads downtown and and the like that I absolutely hate driving on now. But boy does it have it's share of twisty assed hillies as well!
I'm looking for a comprimise, something I can throw around the corners but that wont knock my teeth out on the way to the grocery. I'm sure my shocks and struts are worn to hell as it is being 18 years old, so maybe it'll feel about the same. I just don't want to sink a bunch of money into something I wont be happy with later on. Right on....I'm about to order this stuff finally!
08-01-02, 10:57 PM
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Originally posted by Directfreak
Actually Denny, I am almost there, the Tie Rods, and idler arm bushings I have. I am goint to take it to a suspension shop for them to swap what I couldn't, since I need to align it immediately afterwards.
I have the lower control arms from the "Donor" car and we cut out all the rubber. I have new ones to go in using the old brackets, etc - but I will do that at the suspension shop too. I am not too confident,
Actually Denny, I am almost there, the Tie Rods, and idler arm bushings I have. I am goint to take it to a suspension shop for them to swap what I couldn't, since I need to align it immediately afterwards.
I have the lower control arms from the "Donor" car and we cut out all the rubber. I have new ones to go in using the old brackets, etc - but I will do that at the suspension shop too. I am not too confident,
08-01-02, 11:52 PM
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Originally posted by REVHED
This job is sooo easy if you have a tie rod end seperator. Took me about half a day to swap in new tie rod ends, drop the control arms, press new bushings in and re-install the control arms. The toe settings are easy to retain as well.
This job is sooo easy if you have a tie rod end seperator. Took me about half a day to swap in new tie rod ends, drop the control arms, press new bushings in and re-install the control arms. The toe settings are easy to retain as well.
Unless you want to come over and help?
08-02-02, 12:08 AM
#25
Originally posted by Directfreak
The sway bar was a *bitch* to put in though.
The sway bar was a *bitch* to put in though.
I just love the fact I have a day set aside to work on my car, and BAM someone comes up wanting their deck, 4 speakers, 2 4 ch amps and a sub box put in
But money is money, so needless to say I got NOTHING done tonite!