Ultimate Street suspension guide

[mikemounlio]

I was trying to work out how they attach - the page says they bolt straight into a Mazda 121 Metro/Demio, which have the same suspension as WA festiva, though the pictures show 3 bolt mount to strut tower. There are two bolt versions though - the mazda 323 one looks like it would bolt straight in http://k-mac.com/ebay/images/480216J1/Image1.jpg

This still has caster in it. I would love to find a unit like this that just has camber in it.

[mikemounlio]

I was trying to work out how they attach - the page says they bolt straight into a Mazda 121 Metro/Demio, which have the same suspension as WA festiva, though the pictures show 3 bolt mount to strut tower. There are two bolt versions though - the mazda 323 one looks like it would bolt straight in http://k-mac.com/ebay/images/480216J1/Image1.jpg

that does look nice. It would make quick adjustments easy.

[reddragon]

I have not actually seen any pictures of them mounted to a festy. They would require all new top mounts. Most people dont want to do that much work when they can just slot the bottom to get their adjustment. I would someday like to try a set with just camber adjustment.

I was trying to work out how they attach - the page says they bolt straight into a Mazda 121 Metro/Demio, which have the same suspension as WA festiva, though the pictures show 3 bolt mount to strut tower. There are two bolt versions though - the mazda 323 one looks like it would bolt straight in http://k-mac.com/ebay/images/480216J1/Image1.jpg

[mikemounlio]

Has anyone tried adjustable front strut mounts similar to these in a festiva? http://k-mac.com/product/mazda-2-121...ace-182516-4k/

I have not actually seen any pictures of them mounted to a festy. They would require all new top mounts. Most people dont want to do that much work when they can just slot the bottom to get their adjustment. I would someday like to try a set with just camber adjustment.

[reddragon]

Has anyone tried adjustable front strut mounts similar to these in a festiva? http://k-mac.com/product/mazda-2-121...ace-182516-4k/

[w4rkry]

When slotting the top hole on the front coilover assembly, is it only necessary to elongate the hole toward the shock body or in both directions? Your cut looks a bit different than the example posted in the advance suspension thread. I'm about to do this upgrade!

Here is what it should look like, original post has been updated.

[w4rkry]

please do. My upper holes pulled out on me at autocross. I was lucky no damage was done. I felt it happen and got off the gas quick. i was lucky tho.

Will do, glad you saved it in time!

[mikemounlio]

I can replace it with a picture of mine, they were made by Charlie himself

please do. My upper holes pulled out on me at autocross. I was lucky no damage was done. I felt it happen and got off the gas quick. i was lucky tho.

[w4rkry]

We might need to change that picture out to the correct way to slot the holes.


Guys dont slot like my picture. It is not safe. I had to go back and weld plates on and redo the holes. please slot the bottom hole up and the top hole in.

I can replace it with a picture of mine, they were made by Charlie himself

[mikemounlio]

We might need to change that picture out to the correct way to slot the holes.


Guys dont slot like my picture. It is not safe. I had to go back and weld plates on and redo the holes. please slot the bottom hole up and the top hole in.

[mikemounlio]

When slotting the top hole on the front coilover assembly, is it only necessary to elongate the hole toward the shock body or in both directions? Your cut looks a bit different than the example posted in the advance suspension thread. I'm about to do this upgrade!

I did mine wrong. i was drunk that night and having fun... dont do like mine.


you only need to go in towards the shock body.

[RobotKarate]

When slotting the top hole on the front coilover assembly, is it only necessary to elongate the hole toward the shock body or in both directions? Your cut looks a bit different than the example posted in the advance suspension thread. I'm about to do this upgrade!

[Eviljimchicken]

Yay the pictures are back, i'm glad it's finally stickied! Will be very useful for new festiva owners.

[w4rkry]

Pictures are fixed! Thread has also been stickied for future reference, it deserves it.

[Hatch]

Ahh gotcha, I thought it looked short compared to the 12"ers in the original post