Clunk Updates
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- 2001 Mazda MP3
i got them on yesterday. i'll wait a few weeks for any feedback 
DooMer_MP3
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I'll probably end up trying them when they come to the states, but when they fail, I'll definitely be using the relocation kit baby!
Chris
Chris
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- 2001 Mazda MP3
the 156e bushings chris?
they are in the states...
they are in the states...
mine are here as well. Getting them out on shortly. I have no idea why you think they are soft. it's the same bushing material with a teflon center from what I seen. You sure it's not in your imagination? Going from bad buhings to good ones, you should see an improvement in handling right away regardless of whether or not.
Anyways, great to hear someone else's input though.
Anyways, great to hear someone else's input though.
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i noticed the handling RIGHT away (got on highway 2 mins after i left dealer) 25mph onramp at 55 NO PROBS!! (stupid minivan in front me me :mad: )
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- 2001 Mazda MP3
No.5 said:
agreed
eh, it could be attributed to different tires...I definitely did feel the difference when I got them replaced. They feel solid; I guess just not as noticeable of a difference the last 8 or 10 times i've had them done. In the past it was like 2 different cars, now its just no clunk noise and a tad more solid feel. I may be hallucinating too. I'll definitely be getting the relocation kits ASAP and have some sort of piece of mind.
I think I may order 5 more sets of front bushings just to have in the future too, so that I can just grease em up and put in new ones once a year (as that seems to be the requirement).
I have my fingers crossed for Dave/Micaspeed!
I think I may order 5 more sets of front bushings just to have in the future too, so that I can just grease em up and put in new ones once a year (as that seems to be the requirement).
I have my fingers crossed for Dave/Micaspeed!
as for this relocation kit.....let someone test it for a LONG time before getting it. Nothing against the guy for getting it together, but putting that on your car is going to screw your warrantly completely. So, if you rush into buying it, and it fails 3-4 months down the road.....your screwed.
funnylittlman
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Thank you newf!
I called my dealer yesterday, as to inquire about the 156E bushing, and they said they would check into it. He called me today and said the service manager called, and found out that there is a new revision of the 156D bushing (now 156E). He also said that the TSB or whatever just came out today... dunno if that's true, but none the less they ordered the new part for me.
When I take it in, I am getting that done, repainting the rotor hubs and get some grease on the squeaky front end (and shifter too!)
WOOT You guys rock
I called my dealer yesterday, as to inquire about the 156E bushing, and they said they would check into it. He called me today and said the service manager called, and found out that there is a new revision of the 156D bushing (now 156E). He also said that the TSB or whatever just came out today... dunno if that's true, but none the less they ordered the new part for me.
When I take it in, I am getting that done, repainting the rotor hubs and get some grease on the squeaky front end (and shifter too!)
WOOT You guys rock
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i can tell you the 156E bushing is in the states- i had NO problem getting them!! (2 days!!)
Toronto_Raj
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pdhaudio said:agreed
You better................ hehehe
Newf, I love ya and all , but I'll trust Dave/Micaspeed! in a heartbeat with these things. We all know what the problem is with the engineering/physics and location of the bushings. Mazda knows the problem too.:mad: They're just too cheap to do anything serious about it.:mad: I also have confidence that Dave would help anyone out should any problems arise with his kit. Should that time ever come, my warranty will be up anyway, so I'd be screwed one way or another; thanks to Mazda of course...
I'd happily pay money for a quality/real fix. And judging from Dave's experience (albeit currently presumed), he knows what he's talking about and won't do anything that he is not very confident will work.
Warranty Smaranty at this/that point. (shrug)
BUT, Until the release of the relocation kit, I'll eagerly await a real fix from Mazda. All the bushings in the world aren't going to please me though, as proven by the physics involved, no matter what you put in there at the current position, it will deteriorate; either the bushing or the bar/endlinks until something breaks down; and again, we be screwed.
AND, As ALWAYS, Newf, you ARE the MAN. We all thank yor for your help, efforts, and time in helping us all attempt to get this resolved.
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, but I'll trust Dave/Micaspeed! in a heartbeat with these things. We all know what the problem is with the engineering/physics and location of the bushings. Mazda knows the problem too.:mad: They're just too cheap to do anything serious about it.:mad: I also have confidence that Dave would help anyone out should any problems arise with his kit. Should that time ever come, my warranty will be up anyway, so I'd be screwed one way or another; thanks to Mazda of course...I'd happily pay money for a quality/real fix. And judging from Dave's experience (albeit currently presumed), he knows what he's talking about and won't do anything that he is not very confident will work.
Warranty Smaranty at this/that point. (shrug)
BUT, Until the release of the relocation kit, I'll eagerly await a real fix from Mazda. All the bushings in the world aren't going to please me though, as proven by the physics involved, no matter what you put in there at the current position, it will deteriorate; either the bushing or the bar/endlinks until something breaks down; and again, we be screwed.
AND, As ALWAYS, Newf, you ARE the MAN. We all thank yor for your help, efforts, and time in helping us all attempt to get this resolved.
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DeputySherif
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156E added this morning, see what happens when the miles start to accumlate.
scott42 said:Newf, I love ya and all
I'd happily pay money for a quality/real fix. And judging from Dave's experience (albeit currently presumed), he knows what he's talking about and won't do anything that he is not very confident will work.
Warranty Smaranty at this/that point. (shrug)
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Basically I agree, I think Micaspeed has pinpointed the issue. The thing is, I'm still doubtful that that is the problem for 2 reasons:
1. Any team of automotive engineers should have been capable of thinking of that solution.
2. How is that fix too expensive for Mazda to do? It's basically nothing more than a mounting plate to move the bushings outward. It seems it would be MORE expensive to do what they're doing right now - which is continously developing new bushings and paying for so many replacements with no end in sight for the next 4 years.
