Hi David,

What I used was a press like this



and I actually had Mazda bearing tools that match the size of the bushing that I used to press them out (I bought out all Mazda Dealership specialty tools... 800+lbs of it). But you could also use different size sockets that matches the size to push them out.

yeah.. I have the delrins. They do squeak... but at this point, my whole entire car squeaks. I've heard good things about SuprPro bushings but I don't have a first hand experience.

Also, where are you getting the MS bushings? MazdaComp?

dlarson101, I'm running Ichiba V2 but I recently ordered some FIC 10mms. They are all hub centric, bolts on, and studs out from the spacers. These tends to be bit better and safer than running longer studs. But I prefer not to use spacers if I don't have to (Just using them for my baller wheels )

 

Thanks Phil. What I meant was what type of bushings. I kind of want to stay with rubber to avoid the squeaking of the delrin types plus I don't need the extra harshness. The MazdaSpeed ones are rubber but harder so they seem to be the likely ones for me.

If someone has experience with the Superpro ones, then I'd like to know what the results are for these. As for ordering them, I was going to call Ray to see if he could get them or if not, then have Kilo Racing order them for me. Jesus is registered with them.

 

David,

I don't know if Ray can order them... and also not sure if Mazdacomp still carries these (as I've heard almost all mazdaspeed goodies are discontinued).

Anyhow, here is the info I have from old Mazdacomp catalog. Hope this helps... I also have the catalog number from Japanese MS catalog.

Front


Rear


Also, FYI... Last week I had a chance to drive a stock suspension 93 VR touring in mint condition with less than 23K miles... And I have to say, that car drove fantastic on the road. I guess I also never realized how nice touring FDs were and how fun stock FD's can be. That being said, I think if you can't find MS ones, I would replace them with OEM.

 

Got another FEED goodies.. one day I'll put this on just to say I have most of FEED goodies

 

Thanks for the bushing post Phil. I got lazy and ordered the stock OEM replacement ones from Ray. They are due in today.

 

Nice downpipe! You're just jealous of my Knightsports dual-tube downpipe .

Dale

 

That's awesome David! I did ordered some stock ones awhile back from Ray.. They are still in my cabinet as I replaced them with the white delrin ones.


Dale, I am VERY jealous! That dual-tube DP is probably one of the better designed ones. I had a chance to see a MX5 header design like that and apparently made noticeable HP difference just with dual pipe design like that.

 

Got any pictures of that bad boy?

 

From Brian's site (www.rx7boutique.com)..

Its very similar to Mazdaspeed version (I wouldn't be surprised if KS made it for Mazda). Brian, if you are reading this and you do run across the MS DP, let me know

MS version..

 

Phil, this thread reminds of a quote from Ted Williams, the old time Red Sox great:

(I do not claim 100% accuracy here)

"I want people to watch me walk down the street and say, 'there goes the best hitter who ever lived'.....it would be the same situation if I had another profession, like a street sweeper. No difference."

Replace 'hitter' with 'Rotary Ricer' and I present to you HERBLENNY!!!!!!

 

LOL! Rich, you are such a hater!!! I'm now going to ban you from DGRR.. PERMA BAN!

 

Answer your AIM messages, sucka

 

Gordon, my stuffs are nothing compare to what you've done to your car.. All my junk are just bolt ons... One day though... I would like to get some nice custom works done like yours.


Anyhow, more FEED junk I've gotten.. and need to install (maybe this weekend)..

FEED Coilovers







FEED Fender Brace




And FEED brake reservoir cap

 

^Yep, that's the Knight Sports dual tube I have. I had a Rotary Performace 3" downpipe before that, and simply swapping over the downpipe did make a noticeable increase in horsepower according to the butt dyno. With turbos, there's something to having an "expansion chamber" of a large volume after the turbo. The dual tube creates a large volume that can fit in a narrow gap between the engine and the frame rail.

You'd cry if I told you what I stole it for off Ebay .

Dale

 

dude, you should make a thread on FEED parts for the fd. Just post pictures of every imaginable feed part so people can window shop..lol

 

I don't see how JDM crushed DP's can compete with full 3" LHD versions. But, they sure are pretty.

 

Great looking car! Love everything! Keepup the good work..

 

Dale, you told me and I did cry a little.. And I have to say, finding cool rare pieces at a deal IS a part of fun of owning this car.


Yeah, I know.. I didn't get the Feed one to actually swap them out at the moment.. really to see the design and such. But kind of what Dale said, the crushed part isn't taking 3in tube and crushing it down to clear for the RHD. Its really expanded out and creates more volume than 3inch. I could see that knightsport and MS Dp might be better than the FEED or the HKS, but not sure how much... or if 3inch US version is that much better.. When I get really really bored, I might do back to back testing.


Well, some day I might But What I really want to collect is the Mazdaspeed parts... Not so much the exterior (except the R-Spec hood and the R-spec sign lights), but all the suspension and engine related parts.


Thank you!

 

That sharp turn on exit is what worries me. Much smoother transition with the USDM versions. I'd love to see the comparo.

 

David - several members have Superpros (or similar polyurethane) installed and I haven't heard anything negative. Stock rubber doesn't offer the quick response I was looking for, while the MS bushings are pricey and hard to find

btw, I still have your wheels on my car

 

There is also powerflex
http://www.powerflexusa.com/technical_faq.php

either is better than stock rubber, which flexes and wears out again

 

Never heard of powerflex.... Thanks for that info..

Well, I took the car out to work and snapped some pics before I get some stuff done..

 

Sweet, I love those wheels. Bring them to DGRR and show them to me. Sorry for hogging your thread Phil.

Went with the stock bushings as they are fine for me.

 

^^ No problem David

I have no problem with any conversation that goes on here


Anyhow, here is my First Blk FD, which I sold and help build with the new owner. He got it running and got an alignment today.

 

Hot Damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a specimen.