My RX7/Rotary projects... formerly My Blk base build up..
01-08-11, 07:04 AM
#851
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
)
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
)
01-08-11, 07:12 AM
#852
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.
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.
01-09-11, 07:58 AM
#853
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.
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.
Last edited by Herblenny; 01-09-11 at 08:02 AM.
01-14-11, 09:00 AM
#856
RX-7 Bad Ass
iTrader: (55)
Nice downpipe! You're just jealous of my Knightsports dual-tube downpipe .
Dale
.Dale
01-14-11, 01:14 PM
#857
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.
01-14-11, 01:37 PM
#859
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..
Last edited by Herblenny; 01-14-11 at 01:43 PM.
01-14-11, 05:22 PM
#860
Original Gangster/Rotary!
iTrader: (213)
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!!!!!!
(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!!!!!!
01-14-11, 10:20 PM
#863
Anyhow, more FEED junk I've gotten.. and need to install (maybe this weekend)..
FEED Coilovers
FEED Fender Brace
And FEED brake reservoir cap
01-15-11, 08:43 AM
#864
RX-7 Bad Ass
iTrader: (55)
^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
You'd cry if I told you what I stole it for off Ebay
.Dale
01-18-11, 01:08 PM
#868
^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
You'd cry if I told you what I stole it for off Ebay
.Dale
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!
01-18-11, 05:07 PM
#869
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.
01-18-11, 06:04 PM
#870
btw, I still have your wheels on my car
01-23-11, 10:39 AM
#872
There is also powerflex
http://www.powerflexusa.com/technical_faq.php
either is better than stock rubber, which flexes and wears out again
http://www.powerflexusa.com/technical_faq.php
either is better than stock rubber, which flexes and wears out again
Well, I took the car out to work and snapped some pics before I get some stuff done..
