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by Conrad17
April 21st, 2011, 9:11 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Car yanking to the right or left, bad bad bump steer? help?
Replies: 4
Views: 589

Car yanking to the right or left, bad bad bump steer? help?

Ive been having the same problem and i cant seem to figure it out
ive replaced both ball joints and a cv joint (which was a pain), checked both the inner and outer tie rods and replaced a strut and the problem is still unresolved.

while cornering the car will unexpectantly jerk the direction im ...
by Conrad17
April 21st, 2011, 9:04 am
Forum: Transmissions
Topic: Loose Short Shifter easy fix
Replies: 1
Views: 920

Loose Short Shifter easy fix

Ok ok so its not a super important ordeal but my shifter had been rattling bad and i didnt have the money for the corksport bushings (30.00$) so instead i did this.

Go to lowes and buy 2 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/4" plastic bushings, they were like a dollar

take em home drill out the center to 3/8" and shove ...
by Conrad17
April 7th, 2011, 9:13 am
Forum: MX-3 Related Want to Buy Forum
Topic: [WTB] Radiator for 1.6 SOHC
Replies: 1
Views: 575

Re: [WTB] Radiator for 1.6 SOHC

ive got one but im in MO
if you cant find one any closer to you hit me up
by Conrad17
April 7th, 2011, 9:12 am
Forum: MX-3 Related Want to Buy Forum
Topic: 1992 Mazda MX3 rear bumper RED
Replies: 1
Views: 435

Re: 1992 Mazda MX3 rear bumper RED

ive got one in near perfect condition, paints great... but im in springfield MO
by Conrad17
March 31st, 2011, 9:25 am
Forum: Electrical & Lighting
Topic: manual to power window swap....
Replies: 1
Views: 1155

manual to power window swap....

Awhile ago i was in a wreck, destroyed my passenger door, bought a parts car (was cheaper than getting an actual door) but... its got manual everything and a tan interior (yuck). i went to swap out the manual and electric motors in the window yesterday but the motor wont work. There are three more ...
by Conrad17
March 31st, 2011, 9:04 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Wierd noise coming from front suspension? HELP
Replies: 25
Views: 2437

Re: Wierd noise coming from front suspension? HELP

ok so my cv joint is shot, the inner boot is shredded. Does a cv joint affect stearing? would it cause the car to randomly pull to the side? If so then i think ive found my problem.
by Conrad17
March 8th, 2011, 8:55 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Wierd noise coming from front suspension? HELP
Replies: 25
Views: 2437

Re: Wierd noise coming from front suspension? HELP

i had no clue thats what it was. the noise had all of my attention so i figured the wobble was part of it. didnt even think to check the rear, i just got lucky when i went to get a tire put on that the guy showed me it was broken :/
by Conrad17
March 7th, 2011, 9:20 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Wierd noise coming from front suspension? HELP
Replies: 25
Views: 2437

Re: Wierd noise coming from front suspension? HELP

i just finished dropping some money on it
i got 2 new rear tires and replaced a trailing arm that had broke in half.
it helped a ton i can actually go down the high way now.
but.
heres the problem that i cant seem to fix
only when im going over 60 this occurs

the steering is jacked, if i turn the ...
by Conrad17
March 2nd, 2011, 11:21 am
Forum: Electrical & Lighting
Topic: Help with installing HID XENON conversion kit
Replies: 20
Views: 5942

Re: Help with installing HID XENON conversion kit

also..... bi xenon or regular? do i lose my brights if i dont get the bi xenon?
by Conrad17
March 2nd, 2011, 11:12 am
Forum: Electrical & Lighting
Topic: Help with installing HID XENON conversion kit
Replies: 20
Views: 5942

Re: Help with installing HID XENON conversion kit

im about to make the same swap, im curious though, do mx-3s require a relay harness or anything that doesnt come in the kit, i just want to make one purchase and get em on :)
by Conrad17
February 10th, 2011, 9:39 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: engine noise/running pretty rich
Replies: 16
Views: 965

Re: engine noise/running pretty rich

i have the same problem on my 1.6 4 banger...... you put ur had to the exhaust and you can feel gas vapor, the motor ticks, and itll get a burble like a miss every once and a while.... id like to discover whats wrong too
by Conrad17
February 10th, 2011, 9:31 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Front Suspension? i need help!!
Replies: 8
Views: 653

Re: Front Suspension? i need help!!

the went in like butter lol
in fact i was blown away at how easy they were to do......hmmmm....

i tightened the lug nuts that helped "which i feel dumb for not checking" but alas its still hopping and popping. also a new symptom, when ever i turn i get real bad wheel hop, REAL BAD... also my ...
by Conrad17
January 10th, 2011, 4:26 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Front Suspension? i need help!!
Replies: 8
Views: 653

Re: Front Suspension? i need help!!

i went to oreily's and they only gave me one choice in ball joint's
i put on a moog
ill check it against the other one, length wise and see if thats it
thanks
by Conrad17
January 9th, 2011, 3:56 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Front Suspension? i need help!!
Replies: 8
Views: 653

Front Suspension? i need help!!

ok
so not too long ago i replaced a ball joint on my passenger side cuz it was SHOT! the car handled great for about a week and now its gotten worse.
whenever im driving above 25 mph i get a real bad thumping sort of sound and the car pulls left. it does it with the clutch engaged and disengaged ...
by Conrad17
January 9th, 2011, 3:43 pm
Forum: Electrical & Lighting
Topic: installing a ignition flopper from scratch. help?
Replies: 8
Views: 1666

Re: installing a ignition flopper from scratch. help?

i undertand 100%
at first everyones like
o wow thats super cool
then after 2 months
IT SUCKS!!!!!

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