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    #61
    upgrades to the 323 are going to be delayed a bit. We bought another old lump of metal to throw money at. My work schedule has changed and now I'll get short breaks off every now and then. So, we want to be able to go camping at a moments notice. We probably over-paid, but the structure is solid, the top goes up and down smoothly and it tows nice. On the down side the 323 is not likely to see track time this year.

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      #62
      I have not used the 323 in a few weeks, but needed yesterday. It developed a "thump thump" noise above 30 mph that went away when the brakes where applied. Traced the problem to loose RF wheel. Pulled the wheel, cleaned up the dirt and brake dust, torqued the wheel and everything is fine for now. This is the second time I had lugs work their way loose (not the same wheel). First, has everyone else seen this type of problem with aftermarket wheels (this is my first car with aftermarkets) and second, I plan to change the lugs and studs out; any one have a suggestion/source for a quality lug? I'll likely put Dorman-brand on, but if there is a higher quality option out there, I'd like to know about it.

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        #63
        Strange, I've never had this problem. Are the wheels cheapo aftermarket or something name-brand?

        That camper looks awesome by the way, good luck on the project.
        1991 Protege LX 5MT, P/S, A/C, NOW Sun Roof!

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          #64
          The wheels came with the car, i'm sure they are the finest Chinese made rims available. I don't see any damage on them, and I'm using a high quality torque wrench that has been cal-checked (under 2% error). I'm going to change the lugs and see what happens. Even though I'm applying the correct torque, I'm likely not stretching the stud enough (too much turning resistance).

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            #65
            Haha, do you have pictures of them here in this build thread?

            I still find it strange, you seem to take good care of her. Honestly I would just rotate the lugs since it only happens on one particular tire, how do the threads on the hub look?

            I guess if you had excessive play or vibration on that particular wheel AND your lugs were sh**, something could be causing the lugs themselves to fail?

            Ah never mind, I just read that the lugs have failed on another side. Was the other time where the lug failed on the front tire as well or did it happen on one of the rears?
            1991 Protege LX 5MT, P/S, A/C, NOW Sun Roof!

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              #66
              are they aluminum lugnuts??? those are known for backing out
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                #67
                You might have done this already but I'll say it anyway, check lug type required by wheel, check on the wheel to see if the lug is leaving proper markings. Remove all grease from studs. And torque down. By the way I know most ppl torque to 80ft/lbs but in my experience it is sometimes just under what you need. Anything under 100 won't break anything. I wouldn't be afraid to go 90-100 with regular steel nuts and studs. Aluminum is another story.

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                  #68
                  Thanks for the advice, I'll need to do some research on the wheel, i THINK I have the correct lugs, but I should find out for sure. I'll also try the higher-end of torque spec. I drove the car over 150 miles today without a problem, so that's a good sign. Most likely I'm just low on the torque setting, the lugs are okay, not great, but no the worst either, a little extra twist might be just what they need.

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                    #69
                    The wheel problem turned out to be the lug nuts, they where just slightly too large and prevented the conical sections from fully seating. I probably could have just filed the points on each lug nut and the would have works. I bought new slightly smaller lugs and they have worked just fine.

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                      #70
                      exciting ride into work this morning; I had a brake caliper start to stick. It would be fine for a bit, then it was like driving with the parking brake on. I thought it was a rear caliper, because the car it not seem to have a pull. I also took a off ramp a little to quick (I was trying to not use the brakes) and ended up spinning around. Once I got it in the shop turned out to be the left front. Not sure why it went around on me, perhaps some ice I didn't see, or I was going way to fast. Anyways, couldn't get brake parts same day, so I swapped the left front out with one from the 4x4. It will work just fine, till I can get new calipers, pads and rotors tomorrow.

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                        #71
                        This is turning into the world's longest brake job, it's still not done. I got new front calipers on and installed SS brakes hoses all around. BUT, it turns out there a difference between SOHC & DOHC brake pads. I ordered pads for a DOHC and they are longer and hit the rotor "Hat". Of course SOHC pads are not in stock. So, I still have the old rotors and pads on the car (and the front pads are different sets left and right) From what I can tell, caliper's and rotors are interchangeable. My guess is the the protege LX spindle has a "taller" caliper mounting point allowing for a taller pad to be used. Anybody know for sure or run into this problem?

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                          #72
                          DX/LX does have a spindle difference exactly as you are describing. the caliper ear mounts are further out on the LX. I encourage you to grab front spindles from a later year escort & upgrade to bigger front brakes.
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                          1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi




                          I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"
                          he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it

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                            #73
                            Thanks, I still have that MX3 V6 sitting in the driveway; I'm assuming the mx3 has the bigger brakes. I think it makes sense to then use the LCAs and add the front sway bar, but I think the lca's increase the front track and than I'll have to change the axles. But I have the Kia trans, so is there an application with direct fit axles or do I need to mix and match?

                            Also, do you think the bigger brakes make a difference? I sure they will would at the track, but day to day?

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                              #74
                              you won't have to change axles.... and yes the brakes make a difference
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                              1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi




                              I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"
                              he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it

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                                #75
                                Looks like that MX3 is turning to be quite the find; yeah for me

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