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    I tried to post this morning but couldn't log in....

    I tried to post this morning but couldn't log in.

    My car ended up at the pickles auction & was sold for $2,500...FYI you would have had to look under Mazda 6 diesel to find it. Hope the got the...
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    Thanks. Other than whip lash & a severe head ache...

    Thanks. Other than whip lash & a severe head ache for 4 or 5 days, all pulled up well. Still has a sore neck.

    Re - next purchase depends on what the insurance company decides to do. They...
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    Another MPS6 bites the dust ...mine :(

    Unfortunately my MPS6 today was in the wrong spot at the wrong time. Taken out by a person crossing into the wrong side of the road - distracted so it seems.

    Wife & kids are sore, but amazingly a...
  4. Hi, I had the same problem when I was looking for...

    Hi, I had the same problem when I was looking for new shock & decided to do the springs at the same time.

    You can send your self insane ;)

    I settled on the Eibach & Bilstein combo,...
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    If you want to stop it happening again - cold try...

    If you want to stop it happening again - cold try this ;)

    Don't know about time frames though

    Driveshaft Shop Level 2.9 Axles MAZDA 6
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    They are a good tyre (well at least I thought...

    They are a good tyre (well at least I thought so), just nearly to their indicators now.

    Its more a matter of price for this purchase as it will be some some $500 cheaper for a set of Dunlops.
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    Thanks for that. I have read that thread...

    Thanks for that.

    I have read that thread already & there was only 1 reference to the Dunlop.

    Thought others may have experienced this tyre & not got around to putting anything on that thread...
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    Looking for inut on tyres

    Hi,


    My Goodyear F1's are just on the ragged edge & I'm currently looking for a new set of tyres.

    I can get a set of Dunlop Direzza (225/45/18) fitted, bal & wheel align for $891 (one of those...
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    Thanks so much for bringing that info to the...

    Thanks so much for bringing that info to the forum. I assume the CPE was brand new when fitted so you got around what 2 years with the original bushes?? Is that right?

    Might be money well spent...
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    Thanks for the heads up.

    Thanks for the heads up.
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    Hi, finally getting around to putting on the...

    Hi, finally getting around to putting on the whiteline rear sway bar. I figure it will mean dropping the diff, so replace the diff mount whilst the opportunity make it an easy job.

    Looking for...
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    had a quick look on the net & found this photo...

    had a quick look on the net & found this photo (grey not silver) but close rim looks close to what you picked out.

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    Rim size is such as 'beauty in the eye of the...

    Rim size is such as 'beauty in the eye of the beholder thing'. I'm starting to look around (again) as I think I should tart up the old girl.

    Was never a mesh wheel lover, but saw these on a BMW &...
  14. Here's a couple of photo's (front drivers wheel...

    Here's a couple of photo's (front drivers wheel only) & an after photo of the car. It's a bit dirty..It's not like we are in a drought in QLD at the moment.:smiley:

    The 9V battery on the tyre is...
  15. Hi, I don't know if you read my post on...

    Hi,

    I don't know if you read my post on springs. I have a MPS6 & just fitted Eibach springs with Bilstein B8's

    The drop is as follows (my settle further)

    Prior fitting Front passenger 132,...
  16. Thread: Springs?

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    Hi Zebbstar, I'm also on the Sunshine Coast...

    Hi Zebbstar,

    I'm also on the Sunshine Coast (Ilkley).

    Today I finally got around to getting my new spring & shocks fitted. (Mazda quote for 2 front shocks was $880 was all the incentive I...
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    Thanks guys, been very helpful. (now to start...

    Thanks guys, been very helpful. (now to start work on the motor ) ;)
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    Doing my head in...Konis/ billies B6,B8,...

    Doing my head in...Konis/ billies B6,B8, B12..Eibach/ King springs...I'm now sufferreing from analysis paralysis.

    Here's the decision, A B12 Kit (Eibach Pro Kit & Bilstein B8 sports dampers) for...
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    Thought I'd resurrect this thread. I've got a...

    Thought I'd resurrect this thread.

    I've got a MPS6 (2005) which I have owned from new.

    Just had the 100k service & Mazda quoted me $750+ to do the rear shockies only. HMMM. Might spend just a...
  20. My sumitomo's were on there last legs so pulled...

    My sumitomo's were on there last legs so pulled the trigger on some new tyres. Got some 225/45 18 Eagle F1 Directionals, Fitted & balanced for $1078.

    There is another F1 (asymmetric 2) & it...
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    Thanks. Got in contact with the supplier....

    Thanks. Got in contact with the supplier. Apparently CPE had a batch of rear mounts that did have the wrong insert placed inthe small end, hence why the standard Mazda bolt will not go through the...
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    CPE REM won't fit

    Has anybody had this problem.

    I own a MPS6 build 10/05 & decided to replace the rear engine mount with a CPE as original is on its way out.

    The bolt that goes through the 'small' end of the...
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    I replaced the halogens with HID for the high...

    I replaced the halogens with HID for the high beam. Still not a good light but it is brighter. The lens in not adequate as you will still get a lot of light spread instead of the beam focusing down...
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