323 BG sedan EDM worklog

[me109]

You did.

That's awesome. I'll have to look for those speakers.

[labeo]

Swaybar bushings update:
authentic mazda's rubber and local made metal elements
Frame bushings:


End links set:

Comparing photo:

Before installation:

Almost installed:

All is OK:


Frame bushings install without removing inner tie rod of steering rack is almost impossible

[labeo]

Free breathing is very important for us and our BGs
New air filter was replaced recently:








After installation , it added nearly +20 hp, lol

[labeo]

Little UPD:
During the revision of reverse light switch, I've noticed a crack on the left outer CV joint boot. AFAIK it isn't good conditions for CV joint "labour".
So, some spareparts are F024-22-530 , or Maruichi G55000 (G5500MR) boot kit

This is his japanese colleague HDK C8002


And inner boot kits:



Tool:

Grease:

left - for inner, right - for outer joint.
Removing ball joint

and tie rod:

Inner joint seal is here:

Where is left shaft?

Here we can see tasty caramel filling!


we need to clean and wash our stuff:

Boots are on the joints! They are very flexible - it is very important for their long life. "Plastic" ones don't like winter's temperature.

Our brave shaft and new boots are on their place!

It's a shame, but that oil leakages are from disty O-ring... I promise change it, my dear BG

[labeo]

And a little bit photos of front suspension update...
Front LCA bushing:


Rear LCA bushing:


Ball joint from Korean aftermarket producer:



Ball joint bolt is in the nice state )):



Right LCA has been detached:


Xchange:


I like BG suspension - ball joint is bolt mounting, without auxiliary tools like press etc:


And yet one Xchange:


I like the way she is handling now, lol!
No more knocks or noises!

[Mazda_Powered]

awesome update! car probably loves you now haha

[labeo]

awesome update! car probably loves you now haha

Thanks!
Yes, I hope for this, maybe these gifts she had to taste!
at least to me - definitely, lol

[Kris]

awesome work.

[labeo]

Brake upgrade:
Brembo Rotors, Ferodo pads and lines...













In the beginning...




Mazda repair kit:

[labeo]

Cleaning and lubrication


New seals are in the caliper:



Yes, the springs are installed incorrect


All stuff is together:


Old crappy things:


I haven't painted calipers in red so as not to seem ricer, lol

[AtmaEdge]

Nice! I envy your bushing upgrades, all of my rubber end link and lca bushings are mostly shot like in your pictures.

[Mazda_Powered]

awesome update man! Had much experience with things like that in the past?

I love working on brakes and suspension, it's by far my most favorite task on a car.

I remember pressing in all the poly bushings (first time) and that was something different haha.

[labeo]

awesome update man! Had much experience with things like that in the past?

Thanks!
No, that was my second attempt , lol

New toy:

[labeo]

New clutch "kit" is ready:

[Mazda_Powered]

when's the clutch kit going in? planning on replacing the rear main while you're at it? Looking good tho man!