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  1. Hi, I'm about to swap my aged rusty mk2 1.8iS for a very tidy and shiny mk3 1.8, base spec at my local Mazda dealer. I've seen many an early mk3 running around 'on stilts' but having searched this forum I found a thread ( http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=13139&hl=%2Bmazda+%2B3.5 ) which tells me it's not a problem for the post facelift cars... However, that thread refers to a Sport version, which I believe uses different springs? What's the story with mine? Do I just measure from the centre of the hub to the wheelarch above, and look for the same 345mm distance? Even if it is the correct height (and looking at it on the forecourt it seems ok), I like the look and feel of a lower car (though I'm definitely not keen on taking that to the extreme ground-scraper look), are there any options for lowering the car a little - nearer the budget end of the spectrum? And presumably a dumb question - would the car benefit from a geo setup too? How much would that cost? Many thanks, Ross
  2. Hi all, I'm a new user recommended to come here by the MR2OC.co.uk guys. I have a very serious problem with my car, and it's proving impossible to sort out. Since I bought it, the steering wheel has vibrated above 50mph. Stupidly I accepted the car like this thinking it was something simple and I could sort it easily. Symptoms: as you pass 50mph there is a sort of gentle "thunk" through the steering wheel, as if something moved a few mm. That's rapidly followed by another, as if it hit something else and bounced off. The frequency of "bumps" quickly builds until the steering wheel is writhing in your hands. Funny thing is it then comes and goes as you drive along, with the period between "perfectly normal" and "pulling your shoulders out" varying from a few seconds to almost 15minutes. Normally it's about 30 seconds. It does this regardless of the road conditions, speed (well, above 50) and any steering or braking inputs. Changing gear has no effect (i.e. varying the engine revs at the same speed) Braking via the pedal has no effect Applying the handbrake has no effect Dropping into neutral and letting the engine idle has no effect Sharp steering inputs don't seem to do anything, nor do gentle ones. I've spent quite a lot trying to solve this, and taken it to eight separate garages, one specialist, many enthusiasts and had a good go at many things myself. The cars has had a number of checks.... Balancing of all four wheels (5x) Driveshaft play Engine mounts Gearbox mounts Four wheel alignment (2x) Wheel rim run out Bake disc run out Hub run out Bearing play Steering rack play Steering rack preload Bushes (condition and play) Steering damper (condition and play) Steering column UJs (condition and play) Sub frames (condition and security Sub frame captive bolts (torque, security) Chassis (straightness, cracks, corrosion) And, because checking things just didn't work I've replaced some parts (deep breath); Loose bodywork Arc liner (was loose and rubbed) Top mounts Springs Shocks Hubs Bearings Tie rods & bushes Track rods Track rod ends (outer) Track rod ends (inner) Ball joints (all four) Break discs (all four) Break pads (all four corners) Brake callipers (all four) Steering rack Spigot rings (5x sets) Wheels (four sets now, all four corners, one standard set) Tyres (five sets, all four corners, one set standard 15s) Wheel nuts (two sets, all four corners) Steering wheels (three off, one standard) We've also tried disconnecting bits, just in case; Traction control ABS Power steering So, for anyone still with me, you're probably wondering why this is so important to me that I've gone to these lengths to track it down. Thing is, we're not talking about a mild irritation here. The car is actually unbolting itself as it drives along. Getting underneath and re-tightening the passenger side inner track rod end and hub-shock bolts has become a weekly service item. It is cheerfully pulling the lock washers out of shape and unthreading itself. I'm fairly convinced that the car cannot be saved at this point, but I'll throw it open to the forum.. What have I missed???
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