Recent content by SyntheticAtmosphere

Big 'ol update. Pulled the Whiteline bar (so not fun) and swapped in my OE bar. Gained a couple millimeters but surprisingly Id say the DSS still really dont fit. Again on the left side, I cut the ear off the OE bushing VanGogh style, ground and filed the bracket down and offset the bracket all...

https://www.mazdaspeeds.org/threads/are-you-sitting-comfortably-build.12200/post-89009 Go deep and be thorough. I think in this post 10 yrs back I was dealing with a situation much like you are and following up with a wrap. I currently have had no issues with the repaired area since.

I think Im going to switch back to the OEM sway bar. Last night I tried to search out sway bar bushings with a lower profile, to no avail. Eventually I will pull the subframe for a suspension refresh with new bushings. Perhaps I will re-engineer for more clearance and reinstall the Whiteline.

Finally got some time to take a swing at the car and got motivated to start the to-do list. Cruise in season has started and It would be nice to get it out to a few. Also, the local car show is in August and Id like to enter the car. Time for a new rear CV shaft. I purchased DSS axles. I...

...4X0E? - I cant even reference that number. I have the kit from CWT which has the 4X0C unit. It has the heat treated spot known the be the "goto look for" from what I researched.

Are you applying paint before wrapping? Vinyl dosent adhere well to primer. Plus, If you paint it will need time to cure and offgas. 30-60d depending on paint type and application method.

Regrettably he is paying either way, it all comes down to whom the dollars go.

This would solve your cross border issues and give you security of local support.

My old one looks about the same. Its just from years of washes.

Are you suggesting a Mazdaspeed 3 sedan? That would be cool and unique.

So this guy sees the matrix. Pretty cool that he was able to accomplish that on the fly over a 1 hour phone call. Im pretty sure this is just the beginning...of a whole new chapter.

Get yourself a grease needle (available at CTC or princess). You can inject grease by the seal into the bearing when required. They will probably never fail. <<CTC Grease needle>> <<How to use Grease needle>>

Those are Koyo bearings. You can take that number (6204Z) to a supplier store and pick up replacements with little/less markup.

I really dont have any particular #1 mod (yet) . I was always happy with the way the Speed6 was balanced, Power/Handling/Efficiency etc. I have concentrated on the areas where Mazda left shortcomings. All the things we know and upgrade, to keep the car alive. All of which I can thank all the...

Well, you have a story to tell for sure. Its a long time back, but I remember the early days where the tool box was limited as were the funds. Some times you only replace the bare minimum, sometimes you spend more than you budgeted. Keep at it...you are learning. At least now a days there are...