Atx_Mx3 "Not going to give up" Worklog

[atx_mx3]

Its been a while since I updated the worklog.

Here is the crack on the inside of the case...from all the trans fun:


Then I finally took the suspension off the "Bucket" and put it on. I also got rid of the 16's and got a set of 17's.

The struts:


The springs(intrax)


And now how she sits.


From this....




The trans still has to come out, but I'm waiting on my ACT clutch kit to arrive....

[atx_mx3]

Well well well...looked what got dropped off today!!





Got it off ebay for $175 shipped

Trans comes out saturday morning to fix the leak and install the new clutch.

[mitmaks]

How much did you lower it?

[atx_mx3]

How much did you lower it?

It only went down about 1 3/4 inches with the 17's. My measurements are all out of wack. I measured the fender to ground clearance...but with the 16's. I then measured it again with the spring/shock combo and 17's. It was just shy of 1 3/4 inches. Since they are used, I don't see it sagging anymore. I like the way it looks...its a little stiff....but I had 4 blown struts. You could push the car down a few times and get it to hit the bump stops....or whatever was left of them.

[atx_mx3]

ACT clutch is in and the trans leak/crack is fixed!! The pedal pressure from stock/OE replacement to the ACT is completely different. ACT say the clutch pedal will be moderate.... Well, its pretty dang stiff. Its nice knowing its not going to slip...but I hope I dont get caught in traffic

Its a little late in the season...but now I'm on to tackling the a/c.

[atx_mx3]

So! Its been a little bit since I've updated. A bunch has happened since then.

This is the crack....I welded... JB


And now the A/C works...its after 2pm here...about 101 outside. Ill take 65 degrees any day.


And then this morning it died....no spark. Looked around a bit and found this....

That's the distributor plug...

And then here is a picture of a small cruise I put together to celebrate my 1 Year in business.


LS/VTEC Black Civic
My Mx-3
1990 Hatch with a/c and a 1.6 liter SOHC (employee)
B20 Hatchback(My old car)
H22 Auto wagon with ice cold a/c(My old car)

[atx_mx3]

Oh and the local "Brake Specialist" here by my shop broke the driver side window switch. It was going to break eventually, but they had it when it died. I have done plenty of business with them in the last year. After picking up my car from being aligned, I called the manager to let him know what happened. The next day he calls, Brake Specialist bought me a brand new OEM Mazda window switch Now that's good business.

[Evo_Spec]

very nice, i don't think those switches are cheap either

[atx_mx3]

$280 is retail. They probably got it for around $220ish.

The switches are so nice and tight , the auto-down works and now the lockout on the passenger side works.

[atx_mx3]

Here is how she sits this morning..with the new exhaust I made


I still need to swap the rear bumper from the bucket and paint it. Once I get my mini sides and GS front lip, I should be done with the outside for a while.

[Nd4SpdSe]

and now the lockout on the passenger side works.

I hated that, I just disabled it. I would of used it for something, if it wasn't in the worst and most annoying spot to be constantly tripped.

[atx_mx3]

and now the lockout on the passenger side works.

I hated that, I just disabled it. I would of used it for something, if it wasn't in the worst and most annoying spot to be constantly tripped.

Yea, it didn't work with the old switch. I like using it ever once in a while......when my girlfriend pisses me off. *fart* Her-"What was that noise??" Me-"Nothin...." Priceless.

[Nd4SpdSe]

Well I don't do stuff like that, plus I didn't drive kids around, so don't have to disable it, and if anyone is drunk and playing around with it, they're in the passenger seat, so close enough to give them a smack. With the truck bein 4-doors, I've had to do it a few times.

That switch for the Mx-3 was just annoying cause I'd always hit it off, and passengers would be constantly asking me to unlock the control, so I just disabled it.

[atx_mx3]

.....and if anyone is drunk and playing around with it, they're in the passenger seat, so close enough to give them a smack. With the truck bein 4-doors, I've had to do it a few times.

True.

[kulluminati777]

how do you disable that wind lock i put tape on my "on" side so it always stays but it looks really hood rich. also great drop with those springs, i never knew springs went that low.