ROTARYROCKET7

Hey guys,

I am doing my entire suspension system. The first wave of new stuff consists of the following:

1. KYB AGX


2. Eibach Springs


3. KYB Dustboots


4. Tokico Strut Mounts


5. Falken Ziex 512 (which are installed and just rotated)



I was getting ready to start putting everything together today and i came across something that i was not aware of before. There is something called "Spring upper seat" as classified by the Haynes Manual. The one on my car is totally shot and i would never install this old peice of junk with 4 new toys. So i looked up on the parts catalog and found these part numbers in relation to the Spring upper seat. Just wanted to confirm i have the right parts. A pic of the old assembly is attached, its the portion between the spring and the strut mount (mounting block)

Spring: FB01-34-341
Rubber: FB01-34-012



I check mazdatrix and the rubber costs $14.64, but cannot find the pricing for the Spring.

Also since i havent taken off the rear yet, i wanted to have all the peices i needed. I have this peice (red arrow), and the stopper, but dont have anything that resembles the strut mount for the front in the rear called the Mounting plate. What am i missing so i can get it all now and be done with stage 1 of my suspension upgrade.

Rear picture





Which are the rear peices that i need?

Thanks

Jason NYC
NYRA President
www.nyrotary.com

RoughRex

Looks good! I just replaced all that too! You will have a issue with adjusting the rear camber though since the springs will lower the car a touch. I opted for the racing beat adjustable rear link ti fix it. The only other thing I replaced in addition to everything you have there is the sways and 28-016B in the parts breakdown you show. I didn't know if I was going to need them or not but I figured the rubber is 20 years old so... might as well. I used the same strut mounts as you and the upper spring seat is the part that tokico sells as the rear mount. They also include 28-030 but I think that's all, you have to reuse 28-050.

One thing I can't stress enough when doing this is to remember to reuse the metal caps that are on the top of the rear bumpstops!! If you discard them as waste you WILL regret it!!

ROTARYROCKET7

Thanks for the reply. For the bumpstops, are your referring to the spacer that goes inside the dust boot? I was just going to buy new ones. Im going to buy two new 28-050

Jason NYC

RoughRex

I'm refering to part number 11 on page 13-15(page 16 in the PDF) here:

http://www.teamfc3s.org/main/factory...SUSPENSION.pdf

If you fail to reinstall this part you may just kiss your rear speakers goodbye.

ROTARYROCKET7

Well i looked at it and since im putting all these new items i have decided to get everything new lol

here is my part list that i will be ordering, that i dont already have

Front (2each)

FB01-34-341: Spring Seat
FB01-34-012: Rubber Seat



Rear (2each)

F044-28-016b: Rear Rubber Bushing
F044-28-015b: Bushing
FB01-28-025: Spacer
FB01-28-020: Plate Set
FB01-28-050: Mounting Plate





Thanks for ure help! =)

Jason NYC

ROTARYROCKET7

I just ordered everything i listed here from Ray crowe @ Malloy

iluvmy86

iTrader: (1)

I too have just redone my suspension and i would highly recommend you to replace you bushings. I have seen some kits out there for the FC for only like a couple of hundred.

RoughRex

If you look in the sixth pic from the top. He has already purchased an Energy Suspension bushing kit. He's all over this! I've got respect for people who spend a little extra time and money to do things right the first time. Good luck changing everything over!

ROTARYROCKET7

hey iluvmy86, thanks for the recommendation, i have purchased the ES complete kit off ebay for like $100+.

Yeah roughsex i would rather do it right the first time then have other problems pop up. I wish i woulda found out earlier bout those other lil peices, but with the help of everyone here i found out more stuff to get. Once i get all my new lil bushings and stuff from Ray i will finish the suspension install. Then shortly after when i get more $$ i will get my bushings installed. Then after that my brake upgrades.

I love to drive fast and it seems that every time i take out the 7 (usally at 3am), im doing many 120mph runs. And it handles fine with the old suspension but would rather be safe than sorry =)

Cant wait not to feel these potholes in the city. Then i can take my car to school and not have to worry bout the potholes in harlem and on the FDR drive.

Any more suggestions i will take em, thanks

Jason NYC

ROTARYROCKET7

As you can see i dont have much $$ so i been waiting to install everything until i have all the necessary parts i need. See pics from shocks/springs that was 2005 hahahahah. Got the brakes and other stuff last year and this year getting the rotors etc

Jason NYC

VacavilleFC

okey i'm bringing this thread back from the dead


i'm doing the exact setup your doing, the problem i've run into is that the kyb bumpstops don't fit the rear metal cup that the old ones did . heres a couple pics can someone herd me in the right direction

ROTARYROCKET7

Hopes this helps

Replacing the old with the new



Everythings is new, even the bushings and all the lil things



Ready to install



Installed








Jason NYC

RoughRex

Took me a second to figure out but, I know exactly what your referring to. Mine didn't fit in the cup either...not by hand anyway. I just went ahead and assembled them as if the did fit and assumed that the bumpstop may be forced into the cup at some point. Honestly though, I doubt it makes a difference.

ROTARYROCKET7

Bringing this back from the dead but one thing left my ES to be installed with RB sways baby!

New suspension rocks

siguy2k

iTrader: (3)

Do you know what mazdatrixs strut boot/bumstop kit includes? Here is the link there at the bottom of page.http://mazdatrix.com/h2.htm. How much was all your stuff from Malloy? I was planning on installing my suspension this weekend , but now you have me worried lol. Thanks

ROTARYROCKET7

Heres the stuff i got from malloy and the price

OEM Spring Seat (Front): FB01-34-341
OEM Rubber Seat (Front): FB01-34-012
OEM Bushing: F044-28-013
OEM Bushing 2: F044-28-015
OEM Spacer: FB01-28-025
OEM Plate Set: FB01-28-020
OEM Mouting Plate: FB01-28-050

Everything was $130.

I think those bumpstops/strutboots are like KYB Dustboot/bumpstops that i have. I got them from autoparts wharehouse all 4 for $62.
KYB Part numbers: SB103/SB107

89fc3sT2

iTrader: (12)

BUMPP for my boi


Trini

ROTARYROCKET7

i think this post has good info maybe it should be stickied/archived?

Heres my checklist

Rotary Checklist

Suspension
KYB AGX $355
Eibach Springs $252
Polyeurethane Bushings $105
Greddy / Trust Front Strut Bar $100
KYB Front Dust Boots (2) $28
KYB Rear Dust Boot (2) $34
Tokico Strut Mounts (4) $164
OEM Spring Seat (Front)
OEM Rubber Seat (Front)
OEM Bushing
OEM Bushing 2
OEM Spacer
OEM Plate Set
OEM Mouting Plate $128
RB Front Sway Bar $140
RB Rear Sway Bar $97
Sway Bar End Links (2 Sets) $126
DTSS Eliminator Bushing $40
Cusco Lower Arm (Corksport) $126
Corksport Rear Strut Bar $70


Braking
SS Brake Lines $99
Hawk HPS Front Pads $53
Hawk HPS Rear Pads $48
Powerslot Rotors (All) $400
Speedbleeders $30
Wheel Bearing/Seal Front $102
Wheel Bearings/Seal Rear $0
Brake Hardware Rear $38
Brake Hardware Front $34
Rebuild Front Calipers $33
Rebuild Rear Calipers $33
Front Left Hard Brakeline $11
Front Right Hard Brakeline $11
Brake Line Clip $7

Drivetrain
Clutch $143
Slave Cylinder $48
Master Cylinder $65
SS Clutch Line $18
Auto-5speed Conversion $600
ACT ZX HD-SS Clutch $325
Mazdatrix Short Shifter $192
Replacement Tranny $75
Speedometer Cable $52
5th Gear/Reverse Switch $35
Front Diff Mount $160
Shifter Rubber Boot $60
Throwout Bearing 79-88 $25
Pilot Seal / Bearing $10
Engine Oil Plug $2
Diff Plug $3
SS Oil Cooler Lines $216
Transmission Front Cover/Seal $44
Transmission Front Seal $5
Transmission Rear Seal $17
Clutch Fork $24
Pivot Ball $10

Engine / Performance
K&N Intake $170
Greddy Strut Tower Bar $100
Lower Radiator Hose $23
Upper Radiator Hose $12
Heater Hose $32
Heater-Firewall Hose $16
Heater-Lower Radiator $16
Thermostat $18
Fuel Filter $32
Auto Counter Balance $0
Cap Assembly w/Overflow $45
Racing Beat Catback $490
RB Headers ($225) $0
RB Presilencer ($209) $75
Racing Beat Gaskets $26
Oxygen Sensor $20
Intake Gasket
Upper Intake to Plennum
Upper Intake to Lower Intake
Pulsation Damper
Gaskets/Seals
OIL Front Housing
Front Intake Manifold
OIL Rear Housing
Rear Intake Manifold
Water Hose (TB to BAC)
Water Hose (RH to Intake)
Water Hose (WP to BAC) $263
Thermotec Header Wrap $38

Tools
Flywheel Stopper AUTO $23
Flywheel Stopper Manual $23
Misc Tools $600
Soldering Iron (2) $29
Digital Multimeter $40
Assorted Chemicals $30
Assorted Tools $35
Torque Wrench $22
Snap On Extractor Set (19-24mm) $147
Dremel $0

Rotary Accessories
RXTUNER Mag $22
1989 RX-7 GTU $200
Mazdatrix T-shirt $12
Stick Pod Camera $115

Wheels
Falken ZIEX-512 $192
Wheel Alignment $75
Wheel Alignment 2007


Exterior
New S4 Bumper $0
New S4 Right Fender $0
GTU Factory Wing $0
Aero Mirrors $0
CorkSport Headlight Duct $100
S4 GXL Mirrors $100


Interior
Shifter Boot $60
Radio Surround $101
Demister Grills $32

Items im getting/have purchased for my FC, about 95% complete. Missing rotors and a few other small misc items and im done for now muahhaha

siguy2k

iTrader: (3)

Whats there #? The one i have is disconnected. Thanks for the help man appreciate it alot.

ROTARYROCKET7

damn i dont have it with me, i can get it toyou later wheni go home, PM me, or email me at NYCRotaryRocket@yahoo.com