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Hi folks,  Got my 13b stripped down last night, all looks well inside which is a plus..see pics   While the engine is out I will next remove the front suspension/ subframe for rebuilding. I was looking at Super flex bushes just now and the bottom bushes come as standard or increased caster.   Has anyone used these increased caster bushes, are they worth it or would standard be better????????..   can I have your experience on springs and shockers, It all looks standard and very worn, is standard spec good, or upgrade necessary.  :WaveBye   thanks guys.........

you can buy a kit from the states. i will try and find the link, but you get ALL the bushes for a reasonable price. ill get back to you!

btw work is going fast isnt it!  :wiggle

Quote from: alban1973Hi folks,  Got my 13b stripped down last night, all looks well inside which is a plus..see pics   While the engine is out I will next remove the front suspension/ subframe for rebuilding. I was looking at Super flex bushes just now and the bottom bushes come as standard or increased caster.   Has anyone used these increased caster bushes, are they worth it or would standard be better????????..   can I have your experience on springs and shockers, It all looks standard and very worn, is standard spec good, or upgrade necessary.  :WaveBye   thanks guys.........

HI,
Urethane bushes are the solution. I have ordered mine at Mazdatrix, here is the link:

http://www.mazdatrix.com/h6_86-92.htm

Also replacing sway-bar links with the uprated units is much recommended, as the plastic one are known for braking and splittering.

REgards
Iwan

Thanks for the info.  i will look into that, Any ideas on the springs and shockers for the car?????

crickey - the mazdatrix are a good price to be honest

get a shipping price for them - and then see if we can have cheaper postage on the more we order !!

they must only work out at about £60 + shipping !!

i started a thread in the 2nd gen section about some USA ones .. if you can find it :D

found it for you :

http://www.nopionline.com/nopistore/dsp_part_detail.cfm?vmakeid=220&vmodelid=170&vcatyear=1990&vnopinum=410%2B0317&vTitle=MAZDA%20RX7%201990

I have Tokico blue shocks which are quite popular replacement for stock FC shocks. If you are bit less tight than me you can pay a little extra for adjustable ones. As far as springs go I have a Racing Beat set - this seems to be the only company which makes springs specifically for the cabriolet FC. The cab is obviously heavier and so has different rear springs than the coupe.

I bought these from Mazdatrix who are really competitive on price - you should give them a call. Bear in mind though that those lovely people in customs will slap on an extra bill for export duty of around 20%.

BTW - were you the gent who has been selling rotary spark plugs in Ebay recently?

Quote from: ThudI bought these from Mazdatrix who are really competitive on price - you should give them a call. Bear in mind though that those lovely people in customs will slap on an extra bill for export duty of around 20%.

BTW - were you the gent who has been selling rotary spark plugs in Ebay recently?

Hi Thanks for the info, Not really sure if I would go for adjustable ones, Mazda trx seem at the moment to be the place to buy, i will have a goodlook at their web site,,, thanks for that..

Yes I have put two lots of plugs on, they do not seem to have much interest, maybe they are too expensive....... :xconfused

cough .... http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=196836 .. cough :D

Tokico blue shocks : http://store.racinglab.com/ma86rxitunsu.html

or these

http://www.mazdatrix.com/h2.htm

the prices are very good - i bet the shipping kills it though :(

Is that a hint there???????????? cough!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the info, I will check those out as well.....

me.... hint....never ..

im a respectable mod :D

You are welcome to the old struts when I have got sorted, But one front is leaking, others cannot be long for this world, and very rusty.   DId you source your springs from the usa, if so what was the customs situation.???

Did you get rid of the white t11 drop head in the end???

hiya matey

the drop top is still on the drive , being collected the middle of this month :( - i knew i should have asked more for it :( - but i didnt know the demand - you live and learn - but i think Nas will be happy with it

and your struts - if they are leaking then dont worry about it

i wanted to stick my springs on and replace the lot - but you know this from reading my WTD thread !!

i bought them off this very forum - cost me a whole £37 :D :D

they are PI springs , only down side is that they are red :(  -im trying with a black and green theme and this will spoil it !!

Funnily enough I just came across my shocks/springs receipt tonight. It basically goes :

Shocks = £211
Springs = £133
Shipping = £61
Import duty and Vat = £89
Total = £493

I probably could have somehow reduced the bill by not paying tax in the US as I was billed for vat anyway. If only I had a brain...

Superflex Bushes   SPF0280   Superflex Bush(es)   Front Anti Roll Bar Link Eye Upper Bush & Stainless Steel Tube (1 of 2)   £12.41   £11.17  
       Rear Anti Roll Bar Link Eye Upper Bush & Stainless Steel Tube (1 of 2)      
   SPF0605/**K   Superflex Bush(es)   Front Anti Roll Bar to Chassis Bush/ Kit of 2 (1 only)   £9.58   £8.62  
   SPF0722/12K   Superflex Bush(es)   12mm Rear Anti Roll to Chassis Bush/ Kit of 2 (1 only)   £13.76   £12.38  
   SPF0722/14K   Superflex Bush(es)   14mm Rear Anti Roll to Chassis Bush/ Kit of 2 (1 only)   £13.76   £12.38  
   SPF1741K   Superflex Bush(es)   Front Lower Arm Rear Bush/ Kit of 2/ Standard Setting (1 only)   £34.40   £30.96  
   SPF1743AK   Superflex Bush(es)   Front Lower Arm Rear Bush/ Kit of 2/ Increased Caster Setting (1 only)   £34.40   £30.96  
   SPF1745K   Superflex Bush(es)   Front Lower Arm Front Kit of 2 Bushes and 2 Tubes (1 only)   £41.84   £37.66  
   SPF1791K   Superflex Bush(es)   Front Anti Roll Bar Link Bush/ Kit of 4 (1 only)   £36.20   £32.58  
       Rear Anti Roll Bar Link Bush/ Kit of 4 (1 only)


//www.motorsportworld.co.uk

Quote from: PointmanSuperflex Bushes   SPF0280   Superflex Bush(es)   Front Anti Roll Bar Link Eye Upper Bush & Stainless Steel Tube (1 of 2)   £12.41   £11.17  
       Rear Anti Roll Bar Link Eye Upper Bush & Stainless Steel Tube (1 of 2)      
   SPF0605/**K   Superflex Bush(es)   Front Anti Roll Bar to Chassis Bush/ Kit of 2 (1 only)   £9.58   £8.62  
   SPF0722/12K   Superflex Bush(es)   12mm Rear Anti Roll to Chassis Bush/ Kit of 2 (1 only)   £13.76   £12.38  
   SPF0722/14K   Superflex Bush(es)   14mm Rear Anti Roll to Chassis Bush/ Kit of 2 (1 only)   £13.76   £12.38  
   SPF1741K   Superflex Bush(es)   Front Lower Arm Rear Bush/ Kit of 2/ Standard Setting (1 only)   £34.40   £30.96  
   SPF1743AK   Superflex Bush(es)   Front Lower Arm Rear Bush/ Kit of 2/ Increased Caster Setting (1 only)   £34.40   £30.96  
   SPF1745K   Superflex Bush(es)   Front Lower Arm Front Kit of 2 Bushes and 2 Tubes (1 only)   £41.84   £37.66  
   SPF1791K   Superflex Bush(es)   Front Anti Roll Bar Link Bush/ Kit of 4 (1 only)   £36.20   £32.58  
       Rear Anti Roll Bar Link Bush/ Kit of 4 (1 only)


//www.motorsportworld.co.uk

looks like acceptable prices to me, no use about how them perform when fitted. Probably will give them a try on my second car...
a big plus point, no shipment, so tax ^^

REgards
Iwan

I am ordering a full set for my FD and will get them fitted while she is having a respray and bodykit, but will have a few weeks wait before I can find out what the difference will be.

Any info or experiences of the increased caster bushes, I have used Superflex bushes on many other cars to good effect. just not sure weather to go with the increased caster or standard bush...