It is currently Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:17 am

All times are UTC [ DST ]


Forum rules - Please read!


Remember to start your thread with the model of the car (BG, BA, BJ etc)

Explained in detail here



Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 502 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1 ... 13, 14, 15, 16, 17  Next
Author Message
Lerch
PostPosted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 12:31 pm 
UK Events Manager Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue May 10, 2011 11:16 am
Posts: 3061
Location: Coventry, West Mids
Reputation: 16

Dude......why not come to JAE :)

_________________
"They wanna fingerprint me and gimme some years, they'll only get one finger while I'm shifting gears"


Top
 Profile Facebook  
 
CSR
PostPosted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:44 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Aug 02, 2014 2:55 pm
Posts: 154
Location: Portugal
Reputation: 1

like the wheels and under your hood! oh I was so jealous of some things that you have.... :D

hey that red interior door light its original from mazda 323F? I'm looking for ones but hasn'te be soo easy.... :( there ae other models that can have a light that fits? I heard that Xedos have in the doors similar to 323F...

by the way there are not so many Xedos in PT, at least I dont see them XD, so still dificult, but I can start looking on ebay and have more lucky, cus 323F I cant find anything...

oh and I like the chrome handlers too... its a thing that I have in my list of things to put in My Lantis ;D

CSR


Top
 Profile  
 
HMT
PostPosted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 11:34 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:32 pm
Posts: 1186
Location: Germany
Reputation: 2

Thanks :)
The lights are factory 323F 94-95.
Chrome handles are off a 626.


Top
 Profile  
 
dimder
PostPosted: Sat Jan 23, 2016 8:30 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:25 pm
Posts: 1
Reputation: 0

HMT wrote:
Well, I'm back!
The Lantis ain't though - really a shame, it's hibernating in the garage this year now. I also sold the brake and engine upgrades and will sell the MOMO wheels and maybe the leather interiour as well.
That said, haven't given up on it at all, just can't afford to have 3 cars registered at the same time and while i drive the Roadster this summer, my gf will drive the 323F BG that still runs like a charm :)
As soon as things work out (especially job-wise), the Lantis will be back since i really miss it badly. Will be a bit softer though, maybe with more streetable dampers and stay a 1.5 (since petrol prices are climbing without stopping and i've now got the MX5 for fun). So it'll be back to the roots and i'll just drive it as my daily just like 10 years ago :)
In the meantime, i got a set of these:
Image
Will fit some 195/50 16 tires (better for every day use) as soon as possible.
That's it for now, we'll see how it goes...
By the way, if anyone's interested, i started a blog:
http://driving-culture.blogspot.com/

Greetings to all who remember me :)
Chris


Top
 Profile  
 
HMT
PostPosted: Sat Feb 04, 2017 3:23 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:32 pm
Posts: 1186
Location: Germany
Reputation: 2

Hi Mazda friends,
january '17 has passed and this means, my lantis has been with me for 16 years now! :cheers:


At the moment the car is hibernating and awaiting spring. It now has been done about 220k kms and still makes me happy every time i drive it :)

However, time has taken its toll and i have to invest some work this year to keep the car in good condition. Of course, this will also mean: upgrade time :)
To celebrate the anniversary, i bought a very JDM present, as can be seen below:
Image

I'm looking forward to this summer 8)
Cheers,
Chris


Top
 Profile  
 
Howie
PostPosted: Sat Feb 04, 2017 5:13 pm 
Gold Member Offline
User avatar

My Car: Noble Green ZXi

Joined: Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:01 pm
Posts: 1178
Location: Wilts / Dorset border
Reputation: 46

Wonderful car present Chris,
and another stunning pic (Y)

_________________
Image


Top
 Profile  
 
HMT
PostPosted: Sat Feb 04, 2017 5:25 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:32 pm
Posts: 1186
Location: Germany
Reputation: 2

Hi Howie,

good to hear from you, hope you are well!


Top
 Profile  
 
maZZda
PostPosted: Wed Feb 08, 2017 6:48 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Fri Sep 05, 2014 4:04 pm
Posts: 1569
Location: Bulgaria
Reputation: 4

Hi HMT, i have a question about the sideskirts you have on the BA.How/Do they get along with the standart jack?Or you have other one?
I really like how your car looks.Clean curves,simple and yet sporty look.(trying to do mine that way but still a no go) :lol:
Let me know about the skirts, because i'm planning to mount them soon.Thanks!
Continue with keeping all your Mazdas in good shape!


Top
 Profile  
 
HMT
PostPosted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 3:07 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:32 pm
Posts: 1186
Location: Germany
Reputation: 2

They allow access with the OEM jack, no problem. They were sold through Mazda dealers in the 90s so it would be strange if there were problems...


Top
 Profile  
 
HMT
PostPosted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 10:16 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:32 pm
Posts: 1186
Location: Germany
Reputation: 2

Ok, since i really was not too happy with my old Emphaser EA4150 amp, I got a new one:
Audio System X-Ion 160.4
Image
It's obviously quite large but still fits the spare wheel compartment. Here it is next to the old Emphaser:
Image
Image

Installed it at the weekend and i'm pleased with the results. This amp now really has control over the speakers :)

Furthermore, the car received fresh oil and ignition wearables. Even found a set of OEM Mazda / NGK Platinum spark plugs in my parts storage :)
Image

All of this was topped up with a tank of Aral Ultimate fuel to clean the injectors and just because spring is almost here. 8)


Top
 Profile  
 
sneakz
PostPosted: Tue May 09, 2017 10:23 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:42 pm
Posts: 551
Location: Hoogvliet, The Netherlands
Reputation: 6

Nice! Still on top of all the maintenance!

I'm finally able to get the F through the yearly inspection and first thing to be upgraded after that is the sounds system!


Top
 Profile  
 
HMT
PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:52 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:32 pm
Posts: 1186
Location: Germany
Reputation: 2

Ok, to recap the current status:
The car is off the road since November 2017 and currently hibernating in the garage. I got a replacement for daily duty in form of a 323F BJ Sportive, so there will be no more winters for the Lantis. That said, since I have it, I only drove it in winter in '01-'05 and '13-'16, so it's still one of the best preserved BA in my country :)

This was the last wash in November:
Image

And it's current hideout
Image

At the moment, I have not decided what to do with the car.
Fact is, i want some K-series V6 in my life. However, I've put quite a bit of effort into the BP by now and I am happy with the engine in general. Also, i still have heaps of parts for it and I like the spare part situation for the BP a lot better than for the V6.
So I might end up getting another car with a V6 instead (although this would raise the car count even more).
Alternatively, i could get a donor car (or two actually) for the V6 swap and just leave it until i feel ready to proceed (although this would mean high upkeep in terms of garage fees).
I will have to figure this out. Until then, I will slowly work on getting it back in top shape whenever there is time.


Top
 Profile  
 
HMT
PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2018 9:56 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:32 pm
Posts: 1186
Location: Germany
Reputation: 2

So yes, Lantis is back for 2018 :D

Unfortunately i have to change the format from embedded pictures to blog links but i will still keep this thread up to date :)

So gut the car back on the street and started making it nice again...
More pics to be found here:
http://driving-culture.blogspot.de/2018/05/project-l-2018-restoring-former-glory.html

Oh, and I bought an MX3 V6 :D


Top
 Profile  
 
maZZda
PostPosted: Mon May 28, 2018 4:05 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Fri Sep 05, 2014 4:04 pm
Posts: 1569
Location: Bulgaria
Reputation: 4

Now that you shared this information with us, we're all waiting some nice pictures... :-D


Top
 Profile  
 
HMT
PostPosted: Tue May 29, 2018 6:48 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:32 pm
Posts: 1186
Location: Germany
Reputation: 2

Of what? :D
I'll update the status of the BA in this thread and some pictures of the MX3 can be found here:
https://driving-culture.blogspot.de/201 ... ew-v6.html


Top
 Profile  
 
HMT
PostPosted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:20 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:32 pm
Posts: 1186
Location: Germany
Reputation: 2

Made some progress last week:

http://driving-culture.blogspot.com/201 ... g-and.html


Top
 Profile  
 
HMT
PostPosted: Mon Jun 25, 2018 12:04 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:32 pm
Posts: 1186
Location: Germany
Reputation: 2

The car runs again :)
Image

See this link for more:
http://driving-culture.blogspot.com/201 ... oling.html

Hope to get the rear disc brakes sorted out next.


Top
 Profile  
 
HMT
PostPosted: Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:14 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:32 pm
Posts: 1186
Location: Germany
Reputation: 2

sneakz wrote:
Oh yeah! This is the most awesomeness I've seen so far!

Gives it quite a different look from all the other rims you had even though all of them were 5 spokes. I think I just got myself a new wallpaper on my laptop. :)


...so prepare to be amazed once again :)


Top
 Profile  
 
maZZda
PostPosted: Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:33 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Fri Sep 05, 2014 4:04 pm
Posts: 1569
Location: Bulgaria
Reputation: 4

I'm prepared! :D


Top
 Profile  
 
HMT
PostPosted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:33 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:32 pm
Posts: 1186
Location: Germany
Reputation: 2

Well, me too but my paintshop guy fubar'd the wheels so I'm hoping that this issue will be resolved some time soon :roll:


Top
 Profile  
 
HMT
PostPosted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:49 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:32 pm
Posts: 1186
Location: Germany
Reputation: 2

In the meantime, this happend:

Image

https://driving-culture.blogspot.com/20 ... tatus.html

Have been experiencing some issues with the engine. Feels like it's not getting enough fuel now so I ordered a set of NB2 injectors and will swap them over. Also will change the distributor due to misfiring issues.


Top
 Profile  
 
maZZda
PostPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:28 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Fri Sep 05, 2014 4:04 pm
Posts: 1569
Location: Bulgaria
Reputation: 4

I like the colour of the headcover, but in my opinion it doesn't suit the car.I see you managed to mount both water hoses, are they stiffer than stock ones?
Try to zap yourself with a spark from the dizzy.I found out that if the spark hurts it's strong enough.
My F wasn't that strong(lately) and i could stand to multple hits without feeling it too strong.
Now if i put my finger there i still feel it 5 mins later! :lol:


Top
 Profile  
 
HMT
PostPosted: Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:11 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:32 pm
Posts: 1186
Location: Germany
Reputation: 2

Hahahaha, thanks for the tip. I think I'd rather just swap the dizzy and go for a test drive :D I have collected several of the f*** over the last 15 years, one of then should have some life left within. I have exchanged 3 (i think) over tha last 5 years, so the end is near for using used parts.
I discovered that the probestore seems to sell the coil modules individually.
It's either that, buying a new OEM one, converting to Megasquirt and COPs or converting to external coil, maybe using BG GT parts.

As for the color: I agree that it is very colorful under the hood now but i've had black valve covers in there since ... well for a very long time so I wanted a change. I'm not done yet and the whole thing will be more JDM style colored once it's done :)
The hoses are not particularly stiff. But surely more so than old OEM ones. I've used a Protege5 OBX upper hose as lower hose since the provided one would not clear the air con compressor. If you have no A/C you should be fine. Still pretty lame from Samco...


Top
 Profile  
 
HMT
PostPosted: Wed Jul 11, 2018 7:54 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:32 pm
Posts: 1186
Location: Germany
Reputation: 2

Fitted some new injectors to address the acceleration flat spots.

https://driving-culture.blogspot.com/20 ... ctors.html
Image

Also found out that a new OEM dizzy is ~850€ so that might not be the preferred option... :D


Top
 Profile  
 
HMT
PostPosted: Thu Jul 19, 2018 2:33 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:32 pm
Posts: 1186
Location: Germany
Reputation: 2

I finally got around to the rear disc conversion :) Really took me long enough...

Image

--> https://driving-culture.blogspot.com/20 ... rsion.html


Top
 Profile  
 
Lerch
PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:30 am 
UK Events Manager Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue May 10, 2011 11:16 am
Posts: 3061
Location: Coventry, West Mids
Reputation: 16

nice work dude!!! Now you get to figure out how utterly crap the rear calipers are :lol:

_________________
"They wanna fingerprint me and gimme some years, they'll only get one finger while I'm shifting gears"


Top
 Profile Facebook  
 
maZZda
PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:33 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Fri Sep 05, 2014 4:04 pm
Posts: 1569
Location: Bulgaria
Reputation: 4

I got better stoping power and consistency from the disc/callipers than drums.Why do you call them crap?


Top
 Profile  
 
HMT
PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:29 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:32 pm
Posts: 1186
Location: Germany
Reputation: 2

Good questions. My MX3 and MX5 use the same rear callipers and i never had any isses with them... the same can not be said about the drums...


Top
 Profile  
 
maZZda
PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:48 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Fri Sep 05, 2014 4:04 pm
Posts: 1569
Location: Bulgaria
Reputation: 4

I think he meant drums..


Top
 Profile  
 
HughieW
PostPosted: Sat Jul 21, 2018 9:41 am 
Website Admin Offline
User avatar

My Car: Mazda 323F

Joined: Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:33 am
Posts: 8421
Location: Corby
Reputation: 77

Nope he meant the calipers :thumbleft: At least here in the UK, they're prone to seizing up completely, and decent replacements are not easy to get!

Both his and my track cars spend their lives in dry storage, yet both have seized rear calipers :shock: The sliders always seize, no matter what grease or how much you use, but usually the handbrake mechanism seizes too, at least that's the case here in the UK!

_________________
Image


Top
 Profile Facebook  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 502 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1 ... 13, 14, 15, 16, 17  Next

All times are UTC [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  

Protected by Anti-Spam ACP Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
Karma functions powered by Karma MOD © 2007, 2009 m157y