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Thanks again for the information. I did take the hats to a machine shop and I'm all hooked up now. If you're using the ZX2 struts like I have, they are 22mm in diameter. So, you have to use the larger, steel upper strut bearings and not the stock plastic ones. (I had them already from my previous ZX...

Well, I thought I was all good for the rest of this install and ran into another snag. I have both rear corners done and started on the fronts today. First obstacle was the strut bearing. I had bought the new steel bearings for the ZX2 conversion originally and they didn't fit the new aluminum 'hat'...

I didn't have the full picture until that was explained to me. Yay. I now have one corner installed with the coilover. :) I should have done more research so I had a full understanding before I tackled this, but now that I have it down I should be able to rip through the other three corners pretty q...

Ok, now I'm really confused. I took off the cap just fine, but now when I assemble things, it appears I'm 'short' by a good 4-5" for the spring to reach the top of the strut. Am I supposed to compress the strut that amount to get the pieces to fit? In all, the assembly appears like it's going t...

you need to remove the metal cap on the struts that the coil over is resting on right now. Put it in a vise and use a hammer and screwdriver to pop it off from the bottom, working around in even increments, hammering a little at a time until it pops off. The coilover will then slide over the base o...

Hi Guys, Well I took the plunge and bought the Ground Control coilovers to pair up with my ZX-2 struts. So I started the work of replacement this weekend and figured I'd try a rear corner to start. I guess I was a bit surprised at how the pieces fit. The sleeve of the coilver simply resting on top o...

Hey Solo, Thanks for the great info. The spring rates you mention sound in the ballpark from what I recall the stock rates are as well. Regarding your question regarding using the GC setup vs. keeping my existing ZX2/H&R one and simply swapping the stock strut/spring when needed....well, it's re...

Hi Fellas, A few years back I did the ZX2 strut conversion and paired them with the H&R sport springs on my GS. Needless to say, I've been very happy with that setup, but didn't drive the car in the snow. Now my situation is different and I find myself needing to drive this car in the snow...and...

Just dropping in to say hello...haven't been on in forever. I hope everyone's still enjoying their MX-3's as much as I am. The KLZE I put in a couple years ago is still running strong, but then again, I don't put many miles on it. Someone was posting about a good source for KLZE's. I got mine from N...

Ever get embarrased @ a red light? Hit the defroster switch. It applies a load and stops the fluctuating temporarly. I have fluctuating idle problems every once and awhile and I use this as a temp fix. I have yet to tune my ZE, just breaking it in. 430 miles as of today :) With my ZE swap, I've had...

Ateana wrote:

bmwm3guy wrote:KL 101 = KL-DE
KL31 101 = KL-ZE

been discussed many times on here, you woulda found your answer easy had u searched.

Ok so whats KL-1a1?

KL31-101 is what's stamped on rear head of a KLZE
KL31-1A1 is what's stamped on the front head of a KLZE

Sheesh...what I meant was, I should have looked into the battery first (from signs, intuition), then only posted if I had further problems. Actually, there was a lot less guessing involved when after a couple further attempts at starting it became apparent that the interior lights were getting more ...

How is buying a new battery the 'simplest' solution? :dunno: Sounds like the stupidest and most expensive solution. Well, given my almost complete lack of experience in dealing with ignition issues, starter problems, electrical, etc. on my MX-3, getting a new battery was certainly the easiest 1st s...

Thanks for all the tips.....I'm going to go with my gut (and the simplest possible solution to start with) and just get a new battery. It's due for one anyways. The wiring to the starter motor appears sound, no loose cabling....although the starter itself sure looks to have seen better days. :) I fi...

This could be very simple, but it's really bothering me and I didn't find anything pertinent to my particular situation (KLZE already running well, suddenly stops starting): Ok, drive my warmed up KLZE'd MX-3 into my garage after a 30 minute jaunt (it's been running just fine), want to adjust the id...