My FE3 progress thread

[triplezoom]

Amazing !

[Rick Wilson]

nice car

[mazpr]

Many Kudos, awesome job!

[FE3-323]

Struts.........

Long overdue updates..........
Pictures will explain

[FE3-323]

Frankenspindles

BG/BJ frankenspindles........ This is how you get bolt on 5 lug on US shores------ done right (w/ easily obtainable replacement wheel bearings)


Thanks goes out to:
(cody- for sourcing me the rear disc spindles)
(Ferdi- For machine work & fab)
(Alex- For the welding [Struts & Spindles] )
(* my local powder coating guy - $30 for the pile of stuff powdercoated- with a 1 day turn around)

[jesiotrot]

**** yeah!

[FE3-323]

last but not least-

Bought a 140 amp alternator to replace my old 90amp - which went into the mx3 awhile back

And rattle can'd the front bumper with krylon fusion white (dover & satin blend)
^ im sure i'll catch alot of slack for this- Its not by any means permantent- but its significantly better then the media blasted bi color silver/black it was prior.

[Crazypunkerguy]

mmm Suspension Porn! Bumper turned out good dude! I will be up in IL for a visit on the 4th-6th and plan a run to rockford to see pat and Scott. If you have time I would enjoy hanging with ya buddy!

[Mazda_Powered]

Awesome update!! I love the rear spindle revision for converting to 5x114.3 though! Very creative! So basically a BJ wheel bearing shaft welded to the BG rear spindles, and use the BJ bearing assembly/rotor on BG calipers/brackets/pads?

The front coilover setup is INSANE though, I can't wait to hear some feed back once you're able to get some mileage on the car!!

Bumper looks good too I can't rag on you for doing what you did at ALL lol I'd do the same, but probably with plastidip! LOL

[FE3-323]

mmm Suspension Porn! Bumper turned out good dude! I will be up in IL for a visit on the 4th-6th and plan a run to rockford to see pat and Scott. If you have time I would enjoy hanging with ya buddy!

Nick- sounds like a good plan. be sure to get ahold of me when your up in the area. i'll see about making a trip down.

[FE3-323]

Awesome update!! I love the rear spindle revision for converting to 5x114.3 though! Very creative! So basically a BJ wheel bearing shaft welded to the BG rear spindles, and use the BJ bearing assembly/rotor on BG calipers/brackets/pads?

The front coilover setup is INSANE though, I can't wait to hear some feed back once you're able to get some mileage on the car!!

Bumper looks good too I can't rag on you for doing what you did at ALL lol I'd do the same, but probably with plastidip! LOL

the BJ stub was pressed out with 85 tons of pressure & ALOT of heat. & having the spindles slit (those SOB's did not want to come out)
Ferdi machined the BG centers out & then turned down the Bj bits.
they are pressed in (with a stop ridge) & additionally welded on both sides.
honestly. its equally as strong as the OEM setup. Just with SUPER beefy wheel bearings. & the added 5x 114.3

as for the brakes... pictured is an 11" rotor.
Soul (ben) mailed me off true Astina rear bolt on 5 lug bits, including the rotors.- which i'll be using right away until i figure out what pads I would like to use on the rear 11" setup.
the astina rear 5 lug discs are identical to that of a BG AWD/pro LX

[DuRWooD]

Been looking forward to seeing that suspension for a while! Glad it has come together for you. It looks great man.

[vm3232613]

I am shocked by what you do.Super !

[soul]

nice work man i like the tig work too .... keen to see this thing on the road soon

[triplezoom]

Damn ! the suspensions are piece of art !