Pigeons Spring Mod-list!

[pigeon]

Figured i'd bring the BHA action to the board, so here is whats on my spring to-do list, with some pictures of course :)

To be completed by April 2007:
- Mazdaspeed Protege Shiftknob
- Nyoil Shifter Bushings
- Kartboy Short Shifter
- Project KICS Magnetic Drain Plug - DONE
- Mazdaspeed B-Spec Lowering Springs - Manufactured by Eibach
- Mazdaspeed A-Spec Adjustable Struts - Manufactured by KYB
- Mazda Motorsports Showroom Stock C 19mm 4-way Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
- Mazdaspeed Catback Exhaust - Manufactured by Yumex - DONE
- Toyo RA1's
- Mazdaspeed Front Strut Tower Brace
- ES Front and Rear Brake Swap
- Hawk HP+ Brake Pads
- Stewart Warner Fuel Pressure Gauge
- Stewart Warner Oil Pressure Gauge
- Stewart Warner Exhaust Gas Temp Gauge
- KVR Stainless Steel Brakelines - Manufactured by Goodridge
- Redline MT90 Transmission Fluid - DONE
- Passenger Seat Headrest Custom Camera Mount
- Third Brakelight Custom Camera Mount
- MRM Front Tie Bar
- Intake Relocation (behind driver headlight)

I have all the parts in my possession or on order, I just need to install them still. Except the spindles for the 4 wheel disc conversion and the RA1's, dont have those yet.

Here are some pics...

Kartboy shifter:

http://www.stagefourmotorsports.com/pics/kbshifter.jpg

Mazda Motorsports Swaybar:

http://www.stagefourmotorsports.com/pics/mmssway.jpg

Mazdaspeed Springs:

http://www.stagefourmotorsports.com/pics/mseibach.jpg

Mazdaspeed Exhaust and Strut Assemblies:

http://www.stagefourmotorsports.com/pics/mspackage.jpg

Mazdaspeed Exhaust Tail Pipe:

http://www.stagefourmotorsports.com/pics/mstip.jpg

Project KICS Drain Plug:

http://www.stagefourmotorsports.com/pics/pkplug.jpg



Also, here are some sound clips of the exhaust installed:
Idle, and slow take off (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0-d6NXqDxc)

Drive by (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5U9Enrm4Ro)

Old Cat-back (2.0" Mandral Mild Steel with no resonator and OBX Straight thru muffler) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGmSf_FlGkQ)

Thats all for now folks :)

[Clappy]

nice.. auto-x should be fun for you this year..

Gotta get that BP in there!

[pigeon]

nice.. auto-x should be fun for you this year..

Gotta get that BP in there!
lol i kno.. but since all the suspension stuff I found was discontinued.. I had to jump on it when I had the opportunity.. lol

[Clappy]

for sure.. rare rare items... BP's you can find anywhere...

[Myk]

Hey, mod list for this season. Thats a good idea!!!!

[RicecookerP5]

you got a nice suspension setup planned.

[Sky_high]

Figured i'd bring the BHA action to the board, so here is whats on my spring to-do list, with some pictures of course :)

To be completed by April 2007:

- Mazdaspeed A-Spec Adjustable Struts - Manufactured by KYB


FYI...two are made by KYB and two are made by Tokico.

BTW, you'll have an awesome set up. Good going!

[pigeon]

Thanks guys!

FYI...two are made by KYB and two are made by Tokico.
Remember that this is the older BH chassis (95-98), which were made only by KYB. For the BJ chassis has the fronts by KYB and the rears by Tokico.

you'll have an awesome set up. Good going!
thnx, after reading you rave about yours... edwin with his... clint with his... lol

I just had to have it too :)

[Sky_high]

Remember that this is the older BH chassis (95-98), which were made only by KYB. For the BJ chassis has the fronts by KYB and the rears by Tokico.

My Bad.....I didn't realize it was for a BH and not a BJ. Oh can't wait to see final production of your car.

[ChopstickHero]

where do you get nyoil shifter bushings? are these like the kartboy ones? or like the small bronzoil ones?

[pigeon]

where do you get nyoil shifter bushings? are these like the kartboy ones? or like the small bronzoil ones?
you could get them from maz1.8T on clubprotege, however in the near future Stage Four Motorsports will become a distributor for them for Ontario

[pigeon]

They are like the bronzeoil ones, except a self lubricating nylon/poly material
and seems to have consistently good reviews

[ChopstickHero]

They are like the bronzeoil ones, except a self lubricating nylon/poly material
and seems to have consistently good reviews

cool thanks

[razpizdiay]

where can i get a magnetic oil pan drain plug? seems like a cool little gizmo

[pigeon]

where can i get a magnetic oil pan drain plug? seems like a cool little gizmo
You could get them here in this thread :) (http://www.toprotege.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29491)

[pigeon]

Just replaced the powersteering belt, passenger side ball joint, tensioned the alternator belt, engine oil/filter/drain plug, and put in the redline MT-90.

Already, the car has a whole new feel. No more squealing from the belts, the car idles super quietly, runs a lot smoother, and the MT-90 seems to have restored the performance of my transmission. Cold driving is just as smooth as warm driving, the 5th gear no longer pops out underload on the highway, and there is no crunching or grinding during any time.

Combined with the Mobil1 synthetic oil change, the car runs suprisingly smooth for -20*C temperatures. I should have done this at the beginning of winter, it feels as if I was hurting the car all the time it operated with the old tranny oil.

My passenger side balljoint had near a centimeter of play in it, and DEFINITELY needed replacing. I didnt want a $200 problem to turn into a $2000 problem so I just had it done. Now I need an alignment, but already steering play is eliminated, steering response is much better, and road feel is improved. Also, no more clunking over bumps :)

[pigeon]

where do you get nyoil shifter bushings? are these like the kartboy ones? or like the small bronzoil ones?
Check the link in my sig, we are now carrying them :)

The Nyoil bushings are available as replacements for both the Kartboy bushings and the little Bronzeoil bushings.