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    300zx's Wagon work log

    I needed a spare car to drive, so after some looking around I picked up a 94 escort wagon in decent shape with 134k on it. This will be my primary ride while I work on the green hatchback. It is a 1.9 of course with an auto just in case the wife has to drive it, but that's ok since long term plans involve a manual trans.

    Since I still have the other wagon I parted out and some of its parts, I have already robbed a few items off it that needed replacing on the new wagon. Suspension is shot, so I will be putting in the ground control setup, new inner tie rods, and an ES bushing kit.
    Got some new hatch lift struts coming, new dash mat to protect the still perfect dash, and some darker 2% window tint. It seems to have about 25%-30% on it now.

    I replaced a few bulbs last night, checked fluids, checked tires, and installed the all red tracer tail lights, and I hope to make a junkyard trip soon since there is an EGT with a perfect front bumper with the factory fog lights still in it, and I hope it still has the side skirts. After topping it off with a Millen grill that will complete the exterior.

    To all the wheel experts on here, I have a set of basically brand new 17 konig starlite wheels and 80% tread tires from the other wagon. I don't like black wheels and don't really want 17's.

    What are some good wheels I could find on the cheap in 15-16" in bronze? I would really like to sell the 17's and break even or come out ahead if I sell them and buy new wheels/tires.

    Last but not least are my long term plans of an F2T swap when the 1.9 pops, and we all know it will.


    I apologize for the lack of pictures, but I will get some up later.
    Last edited by KAinjection; 05-18-2014, 12:36 AM.
    92 Mazda MX3 GS> For sale, $1750 OBO
    94 Escort wagon--BP swap coming, VF10 Turbo, COP, EVO ECU, 03 ZX2 front end conversion
    "Hold yourself accountable before you are held accountable"
    EV14 330cc@3Bar injector kits available.
    EV14 GT500 injector kits available for the BP. 610cc@3Bar.
    EV14 925cc@3Bar injector kits available
    BP Forged H beam rods available now
    KL Forged H beam rods available now
    K8/KF Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
    FS Forged H beam rods
    awaiting test fit
    F2 Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
    FE3 Forged H beam rods coming soon
    Mitsubishi 3.8 MIVEC rods coming soon
    Aluminum CAS/Distributor caps
    BP oil jet eliminators
    EV14 fuel rail spacers
    More stuff coming soon.......

    #2
    Sounds like a good plan James, subbin'! I've still got 3 of those gold rota Svn wheels from my old wagon. I'll give them to you for $100 plus shipping, then you'd need 1 more. 4x100 16x7 et35 "tommy gold"... Not in a rush to sell, so you can think on it.
    Current:
    68 Torino GT Fastback
    86 MR2
    91 F150
    94 Escort Wagon BP swap
    99 Escort Wagon BP swap
    00 Miata LS
    08 Arrow AX8
    14 Mazda5

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      #3
      300zx's Wagon work log

      It is actually silver just like yours as well, and I am drawing off the look of yours a little. If they were bronze I would be interested. I really feel that color will go very well with silver. I was thinking something like this:

      Last edited by KAinjection; 05-18-2014, 01:20 AM.
      92 Mazda MX3 GS> For sale, $1750 OBO
      94 Escort wagon--BP swap coming, VF10 Turbo, COP, EVO ECU, 03 ZX2 front end conversion
      "Hold yourself accountable before you are held accountable"
      EV14 330cc@3Bar injector kits available.
      EV14 GT500 injector kits available for the BP. 610cc@3Bar.
      EV14 925cc@3Bar injector kits available
      BP Forged H beam rods available now
      KL Forged H beam rods available now
      K8/KF Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
      FS Forged H beam rods
      awaiting test fit
      F2 Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
      FE3 Forged H beam rods coming soon
      Mitsubishi 3.8 MIVEC rods coming soon
      Aluminum CAS/Distributor caps
      BP oil jet eliminators
      EV14 fuel rail spacers
      More stuff coming soon.......

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        #4
        Im subn on this as well
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          #5
          After looking at the zxtuner 3rd gen wagon, I think I may try to find a nice 3rd gen wagon rear bumper to put on this thing. It looks so much cleaner.

          EDIT: on second thought it may look out of place since its too clean and smooth compared to an EGT front bumper and the overall lines of the car.
          Last edited by KAinjection; 05-19-2014, 10:07 PM.
          92 Mazda MX3 GS> For sale, $1750 OBO
          94 Escort wagon--BP swap coming, VF10 Turbo, COP, EVO ECU, 03 ZX2 front end conversion
          "Hold yourself accountable before you are held accountable"
          EV14 330cc@3Bar injector kits available.
          EV14 GT500 injector kits available for the BP. 610cc@3Bar.
          EV14 925cc@3Bar injector kits available
          BP Forged H beam rods available now
          KL Forged H beam rods available now
          K8/KF Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
          FS Forged H beam rods
          awaiting test fit
          F2 Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
          FE3 Forged H beam rods coming soon
          Mitsubishi 3.8 MIVEC rods coming soon
          Aluminum CAS/Distributor caps
          BP oil jet eliminators
          EV14 fuel rail spacers
          More stuff coming soon.......

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            #6
            Here it is in all its OEM glory:


            Started to remove the side moldings today, and I got the driver side done, replaced the damaged rear side light lens. Will be ordering an ES bushing kit soon, so if any of the ZX2 guys want to buy the sway bar body mount bushings they will be for sale.

            I also need to figure out why all the locks work when pushing the driver one down, but when I pull it back up it only unlocks the driver door.
            Last edited by KAinjection; 05-18-2014, 08:07 PM.
            92 Mazda MX3 GS> For sale, $1750 OBO
            94 Escort wagon--BP swap coming, VF10 Turbo, COP, EVO ECU, 03 ZX2 front end conversion
            "Hold yourself accountable before you are held accountable"
            EV14 330cc@3Bar injector kits available.
            EV14 GT500 injector kits available for the BP. 610cc@3Bar.
            EV14 925cc@3Bar injector kits available
            BP Forged H beam rods available now
            KL Forged H beam rods available now
            K8/KF Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
            FS Forged H beam rods
            awaiting test fit
            F2 Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
            FE3 Forged H beam rods coming soon
            Mitsubishi 3.8 MIVEC rods coming soon
            Aluminum CAS/Distributor caps
            BP oil jet eliminators
            EV14 fuel rail spacers
            More stuff coming soon.......

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              #7
              for some reason I thought that's how the power locks worked on the 2Gs, but it's been forever since I've dealt with one.
              sigpic

              03 Accord DX: K24/5MT, peasant-spec old man's car
              92 240SX: KA/T25, nerd mobile

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                #8
                They should work both ways actually. My hatchback does and after checking the wiring diagram, I think it may possibly be the solid state relay that controls the locks.
                92 Mazda MX3 GS> For sale, $1750 OBO
                94 Escort wagon--BP swap coming, VF10 Turbo, COP, EVO ECU, 03 ZX2 front end conversion
                "Hold yourself accountable before you are held accountable"
                EV14 330cc@3Bar injector kits available.
                EV14 GT500 injector kits available for the BP. 610cc@3Bar.
                EV14 925cc@3Bar injector kits available
                BP Forged H beam rods available now
                KL Forged H beam rods available now
                K8/KF Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
                FS Forged H beam rods
                awaiting test fit
                F2 Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
                FE3 Forged H beam rods coming soon
                Mitsubishi 3.8 MIVEC rods coming soon
                Aluminum CAS/Distributor caps
                BP oil jet eliminators
                EV14 fuel rail spacers
                More stuff coming soon.......

                Comment


                  #9
                  I have my eye on a few sets of wheels, but everything is 15x8 +20 offset. Will this even fit an escort with a 205 tire? I am picturing a stretched sidewall getting cut by the flat escort rear fenders.
                  92 Mazda MX3 GS> For sale, $1750 OBO
                  94 Escort wagon--BP swap coming, VF10 Turbo, COP, EVO ECU, 03 ZX2 front end conversion
                  "Hold yourself accountable before you are held accountable"
                  EV14 330cc@3Bar injector kits available.
                  EV14 GT500 injector kits available for the BP. 610cc@3Bar.
                  EV14 925cc@3Bar injector kits available
                  BP Forged H beam rods available now
                  KL Forged H beam rods available now
                  K8/KF Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
                  FS Forged H beam rods
                  awaiting test fit
                  F2 Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
                  FE3 Forged H beam rods coming soon
                  Mitsubishi 3.8 MIVEC rods coming soon
                  Aluminum CAS/Distributor caps
                  BP oil jet eliminators
                  EV14 fuel rail spacers
                  More stuff coming soon.......

                  Comment


                    #10
                    yeah, that's probably not going to work even if you hammer the inside of the arch flat.
                    sigpic

                    03 Accord DX: K24/5MT, peasant-spec old man's car
                    92 240SX: KA/T25, nerd mobile

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                      #11
                      That's what I figured. I like the Avid AV11 and the Rota Grid, but the Avid only comes in 15x8 +25 and I can get the grid in a 15x6.5 or 15x7 in a more normal offset like my Enkei wheels on the hatchback which are somewhere around 32-35.
                      92 Mazda MX3 GS> For sale, $1750 OBO
                      94 Escort wagon--BP swap coming, VF10 Turbo, COP, EVO ECU, 03 ZX2 front end conversion
                      "Hold yourself accountable before you are held accountable"
                      EV14 330cc@3Bar injector kits available.
                      EV14 GT500 injector kits available for the BP. 610cc@3Bar.
                      EV14 925cc@3Bar injector kits available
                      BP Forged H beam rods available now
                      KL Forged H beam rods available now
                      K8/KF Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
                      FS Forged H beam rods
                      awaiting test fit
                      F2 Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
                      FE3 Forged H beam rods coming soon
                      Mitsubishi 3.8 MIVEC rods coming soon
                      Aluminum CAS/Distributor caps
                      BP oil jet eliminators
                      EV14 fuel rail spacers
                      More stuff coming soon.......

                      Comment


                        #12
                        Stopped at the junkyard after work and found a nearly perfect EGT bumper with the fogs still in it, but it has a 6" crack in the hump between the headlights which should be easily fixable with some fiberglass on the back of it I hope. I also snagged the perfect condition side skirts, but the metal mount brackets were almost completely destroyed from rust. At least they gave me a discount on the bumper for the crack that it had. Unfortunately its green so it will have to be painted but at least I found one in good shape which is getting harder and harder to find anymore.

                        Swapped out the door lock relay from the hatchback and now the door locks function normally, which means I now need one to replace the one I stole from the hatchback, and installed a set of new Infinity 5 x 7 speakers in place of the still OEM completely falling apart versions it had.

                        I also have a perfect condition Tracer hood that may find its way onto the wagon after its also painted of course.
                        92 Mazda MX3 GS> For sale, $1750 OBO
                        94 Escort wagon--BP swap coming, VF10 Turbo, COP, EVO ECU, 03 ZX2 front end conversion
                        "Hold yourself accountable before you are held accountable"
                        EV14 330cc@3Bar injector kits available.
                        EV14 GT500 injector kits available for the BP. 610cc@3Bar.
                        EV14 925cc@3Bar injector kits available
                        BP Forged H beam rods available now
                        KL Forged H beam rods available now
                        K8/KF Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
                        FS Forged H beam rods
                        awaiting test fit
                        F2 Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
                        FE3 Forged H beam rods coming soon
                        Mitsubishi 3.8 MIVEC rods coming soon
                        Aluminum CAS/Distributor caps
                        BP oil jet eliminators
                        EV14 fuel rail spacers
                        More stuff coming soon.......

                        Comment


                          #13
                          I've done 16x8 +25 with 205/45's on the black Escort. I had to roll the fenders pretty good, but even pretty low it cleared fine.
                          Current:
                          68 Torino GT Fastback
                          86 MR2
                          91 F150
                          94 Escort Wagon BP swap
                          99 Escort Wagon BP swap
                          00 Miata LS
                          08 Arrow AX8
                          14 Mazda5

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                            #14
                            You dont happen to have pictures of this do you? And how low? like the fender was even at the top of the rear tire or below it?
                            92 Mazda MX3 GS> For sale, $1750 OBO
                            94 Escort wagon--BP swap coming, VF10 Turbo, COP, EVO ECU, 03 ZX2 front end conversion
                            "Hold yourself accountable before you are held accountable"
                            EV14 330cc@3Bar injector kits available.
                            EV14 GT500 injector kits available for the BP. 610cc@3Bar.
                            EV14 925cc@3Bar injector kits available
                            BP Forged H beam rods available now
                            KL Forged H beam rods available now
                            K8/KF Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
                            FS Forged H beam rods
                            awaiting test fit
                            F2 Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
                            FE3 Forged H beam rods coming soon
                            Mitsubishi 3.8 MIVEC rods coming soon
                            Aluminum CAS/Distributor caps
                            BP oil jet eliminators
                            EV14 fuel rail spacers
                            More stuff coming soon.......

                            Comment


                              #15
                              I decided to hold off on buying wheels and tires for now, and keep the car stock for a while longer till I can finish the hatchback engine swap and get it back on the road, but I did receive my engine mount brackets from Ryan for the F2T swap in the future. I keep checking craigslist everyday for a beater MX6 donor car but nothing yet.
                              92 Mazda MX3 GS> For sale, $1750 OBO
                              94 Escort wagon--BP swap coming, VF10 Turbo, COP, EVO ECU, 03 ZX2 front end conversion
                              "Hold yourself accountable before you are held accountable"
                              EV14 330cc@3Bar injector kits available.
                              EV14 GT500 injector kits available for the BP. 610cc@3Bar.
                              EV14 925cc@3Bar injector kits available
                              BP Forged H beam rods available now
                              KL Forged H beam rods available now
                              K8/KF Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
                              FS Forged H beam rods
                              awaiting test fit
                              F2 Forged H beam rods awaiting test fit
                              FE3 Forged H beam rods coming soon
                              Mitsubishi 3.8 MIVEC rods coming soon
                              Aluminum CAS/Distributor caps
                              BP oil jet eliminators
                              EV14 fuel rail spacers
                              More stuff coming soon.......

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