Mazda_Powered's 91 Protege LX

[Mazda_Powered]

Just JB weld, not the 5 minute crap though...so it'll take a few days to cure.

[Mazda_Powered]

what a lame update

[93BlkOnGreenPro]

I just bought my conical hats off of ebay. Had to drill one side hole out a few mm since they sent me two diff sizes. Other than 2 mins, they were drop on and tq down.

[Mazda_Powered]

link? price? lol

[Mazda_Powered]

I just bought my conical hats off of ebay. Had to drill one side hole out a few mm since they sent me two diff sizes. Other than 2 mins, they were drop on and tq down.

link? price? lol

cat got your tongue?? lol what was the link on ebay?

[Mazda_Powered]

Update, got my outlet coupler in the mail, goodbye flanged VJ20 housing!!!!

[FE3-323]

^ i approve of this

[Mazda_Powered]

only took my stubborn ass...what 3yrs? to finally cave and run my VJ11 stuff haha.

Getting a SS U/J bend off a local CP member in a week or so...I'm "hoping" I can section it out enough so it'll do the outlet pipe to the upper charge pipe...going to get some SS tubing as well.

[Mazda_Powered]

Restored/rebuilt headlight brackets...nothing to fancy

[pumer1904]

at least it is some progress m8 same as me not doing alot just the necesaary little things and little by little or step by step method at the moment plus my hurt back atm means i really cant do to much but i will admit bud you do some good clean work and i will keep a eye on your progress good luck and keep up the good work bud

[Mazda_Powered]

yep, it's slow progress...getting my wisdom teeth yanked on the 17th, then I'm hoping after I'm healed up the weather will be in my favor to go install my box of goodies I've collected over the winter lol.

Also got a picture of the rims/tires I found online...going to try to pick them up tomorrow! 195/55R15 Traction T/A on the 93 directional EGT wheels.

[pumer1904]

hell yea our cars loves new rubbers on the shoes :p buddy is coming to the house tomrorow with the welder starting some progress of me own

[93BlkOnGreenPro]

link? price? lol

cat got your tongue?? lol what was the link on ebay?

nope. forgot to check back in on this thread.

I just went back to find it from the seller that I bought them from in 2011 and he doesnt have any more.

This is the seller: http://www.ebay.com/sch/2000sir/m.ht...84.m1439.l2654 This was the description: Coilover replacement Sleeve and top cap 2.25 inch inner diameter

These are the ones I bought. It was $25 for both. edit: the sleeve, collar and top hat came as a set. so $25 for both sides.






IMG_0153 by David_Caliber, on Flickr

The one we had to drill out


IMG_0154 by David_Caliber, on Flickr

zx2 bearing on all greased


IMG_0152 by David_Caliber, on Flickr

Locked in.


IMG_0151 by David_Caliber, on Flickr

Hasnt given me one issue.

The only thing close I can find atm:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coil-Over-Slotted-Top-QA1-ALL64172-/150775475472?pt=Race_Car_Parts&hash=item231aeb2d10&vxp=mtr

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all64174

I guess they would work the same way, but that slot, even though made to make spring changes easier, kinda has me scratching my head for daily use.

EDIT: http://www.bicknellracingproducts.co...roduct&id=1548

[Mazda_Powered]

sweet thanks for the link man!

Well today I bought some supplies...then thoroughly regretted my decision LOL



I like how I pick the WORST panels to wrap first...son of a BITCH is it ever time consuming! It took me 4 tries to wrap the little buttons for the p-pillar and they're still not 100% round (kinda like 12 sided circle lol)...I might just pick up some grey paint for the buttons and wrap the pillar...doubt the material thickness would allow them to "snap" back in either.

[Redscortgt93]

sweet thanks for the link man!

Well today I bought some supplies...then thoroughly regretted my decision LOL



I like how I pick the WORST panels to wrap first...son of a BITCH is it ever time consuming! It took me 4 tries to wrap the little buttons for the p-pillar and they're still not 100% round (kinda like 12 sided circle lol)...I might just pick up some grey paint for the buttons and wrap the pillar...doubt the material thickness would allow them to "snap" back in either.

LOL 12 sided circle. So you're wrapping all the pillar pieces?