Mazda B-Series (B2200/B2500)

[binder_clips]

wala ba pics?...

[chinesecarebear]

* binder

wala pong pictures. hindi po natuloy.

* ronn

wala ka kasi kaya hindi successful.. bigo ako makarating sa kowloon, natrapik ako sa calamba. nagtext si sir dusky na sisibat na sya since wala naman na dadating. so, i decided na bumababa nalang sa alabang. session sana with sir dusky yun. tamang tambay lang.

anu bagong update sa ride mo?

sakin kinuha na ni lord.

[azzkkr2600]

* chinese: walang bago. wax lang pala. hehe. nagpopost din ako sa 'auto paint and detailing talk' thread. naka-attend na din ako ng detailing session EB minsan... ano nangyari pala sa truck mo? buy ka na ng isa pang second hand mazda B-series truck bro para masimulan na ang pag-uupgrade. hehe!

[youngrider]

Mga tol, I have to change the shocks of my B2200, ano feedback nyo regarding the use of GAS-type meron kasi offer sa akin na KYB excel G (*P1200ea) at meron ding F1 na fluid type (*P450ea). To be replaced are KYB fluid shocks. I have 5 kms of bad road on my way to work. The casa guys used to tell some years ago to stick with fluid type (for my sedan) matagtag daw yung gas-type. Pero baka nagbago na ang trend ngayon.

[azzkkr2600]

Mga tol, I have to change the shocks of my B2200, ano feedback nyo regarding the use of GAS-type meron kasi offer sa akin na KYB excel G (*P1200ea) at meron ding F1 na fluid type (*P450ea). To be replaced are KYB fluid shocks. I have 5 kms of bad road on my way to work. The casa guys used to tell some years ago to stick with fluid type (for my sedan) matagtag daw yung gas-type. Pero baka nagbago na ang trend ngayon.

sir, get the KYB. if you have the budget, get rancho rs5000 or rs9000x shocks!

btw, do you have the most recent photos of your truck (& truck parts)? kindly post 'em here. thanks!

[duskylim]

Mga tol, I have to change the shocks of my B2200, ano feedback nyo regarding the use of GAS-type meron kasi offer sa akin na KYB excel G (*P1200ea) at meron ding F1 na fluid type (*P450ea). To be replaced are KYB fluid shocks. I have 5 kms of bad road on my way to work. The casa guys used to tell some years ago to stick with fluid type (for my sedan) matagtag daw yung gas-type. Pero baka nagbago na ang trend ngayon.

Youngrider:

My experience tell me that they gave you sound advice.

Gas Shocks are generally stiffer and LESS comfortable than ordinary fluid types.

There are of course exceptions, with staged-valving that allows for both comfort and performance BUT these are very expensive shocks (kung baga, ma-sha-shock ka sa presyo!).

Back in the olden days, Gabriel brought out a series of shock-absorbers called the STRIDERS, they were unique because they allowed you to ADJUST the ride height AND the comfort level - making them suitable for the city and off-road use.

Calling pigface (Mark) - Sir, do you or your uncle have advice on this matter?

Dear Ronn:

I arrived mga 1:00 pm duon sa Kowloon and ordered myself a SMB and a little pulutan, sad to say, nag-cancel halos lahat, kaya, (5 beers later) sumibat na rin ako.

[azzkkr2600]

Sana magawa ko sa pick up ko ito...

sir bborces, naikabit na ba intercooler mo? ano topspeed ngayon? masarap i-testdrive! hehe!

[azzkkr2600]

Mga tol, I have to change the shocks of my B2200, ano feedback nyo regarding the use of GAS-type meron kasi offer sa akin na KYB excel G (*P1200ea) at meron ding F1 na fluid type (*P450ea). To be replaced are KYB fluid shocks. I have 5 kms of bad road on my way to work. The casa guys used to tell some years ago to stick with fluid type (for my sedan) matagtag daw yung gas-type. Pero baka nagbago na ang trend ngayon.

KYB gas shocks! these last longer.

you can also PM sir pigface. they own 199ORH. i think they have available
RANCHO RS series and BILSTEIN shocks (if budget is not an issue). btw, i'm currently using the RS9000X 9-way adjustable. laki ng diff sa stock!

Youngrider:

My experience tell me that they gave you sound advice.

Gas Shocks are generally stiffer and LESS comfortable than ordinary fluid types.

There are of course exceptions, with staged-valving that allows for both comfort and performance BUT these are very expensive shocks (kung baga, ma-sha-shock ka sa presyo!).

Back in the olden days, Gabriel brought out a series of shock-absorbers called the STRIDERS, they were unique because they allowed you to ADJUST the ride height AND the comfort level - making them suitable for the city and off-road use.

Calling pigface - Sir, do you or your uncle have advice on this matter?

Dear azzkkr2600:

I arrived mga 1:00 pm duon sa Kowloon and ordered myself a SMB and a little pulutan, sad to say, nag-cancel halos lahat, kaya, (5 beers later) sumibat na rin ako.

set na lang tayo ng iba. probably sept19 or oct03?

*sir pigface: running na ba truck mo? post ka naman ng updated photos!

[sniper55555]

hi guys need help, anu magandang gawin sa radiator ko may leaks pa rin sya pina overhaul ko na twice at merun pa rin sya di ko lang alalm kung di lang talaga magaling ang gumawa, na try ko na rin ang metal flakes ba yun ok naman sya for one week kala ko ok na sya and after that bumalik ang mga leaks, advice naman po kung san magaling na gumagawa ng radiator or should i buy a new one na lang kung buy anung klase at full details nya tnx in advance............

[azzkkr2600]

hi guys need help, anu magandang gawin sa radiator ko may leaks pa rin sya pina overhaul ko na twice at merun pa rin sya di ko lang alalm kung di lang talaga magaling ang gumawa, na try ko na rin ang metal flakes ba yun ok naman sya for one week kala ko ok na sya and after that bumalik ang mga leaks, advice naman po kung san magaling na gumagawa ng radiator or should i buy a new one na lang kung buy anung klase at full details nya tnx in advance............

sir snipe, wag ka nang babalik sa shop na yan. naloko ka lang. my suggestion? buy a new radiator. available yan sa banawe sa fordland, fordmaster, or mazford. sabihin mo lang na pang B2200 alam na nila kung ano ibibigay sayo.

[duskylim]

hi guys need help, anu magandang gawin sa radiator ko may leaks pa rin sya pina overhaul ko na twice at merun pa rin sya di ko lang alalm kung di lang talaga magaling ang gumawa, na try ko na rin ang metal flakes ba yun ok naman sya for one week kala ko ok na sya and after that bumalik ang mga leaks, advice naman po kung san magaling na gumagawa ng radiator or should i buy a new one na lang kung buy anung klase at full details nya tnx in advance............

Sir:

Before you give up the ghost, bring it to a reputable radiator repair shop that offers warranttees on their work - they are not cheap but you will definitely learn if your radiator is repairable or not.

Try going to Keyser Radiator repair shop - along West Avenue Q.C. quite near Phil-Am Life homes, going towards SM City. Its right beside Keyser machine shop, and the McDo in the area.

If it's really dead, you can get one at Banawe at the shops Ronn mentioned.

[chinesecarebear]

Sir:

Before you give up the ghost, bring it to a reputable radiator repair shop that offers warranttees on their work - they are not cheap but you will definitely learn if your radiator is repairable or not.

Try going to Keyser Radiator repair shop - along West Avenue Q.C. quite near Phil-Am Life homes, going towards SM City. Its right beside Keyser machine shop, and the McDo in the area.

If it's really dead, you can get one at Banawe at the shops Ronn mentioned.

+1 on Keyser Radiator Repair Shop. dun ko pinaayos yun tsikot ng dad ko. nasabi lang din sakin yun ng kapitbahay ko. maayos gumawa, hindi nagmamadali in short may TLC naman.

kung bibigay na sya. bili ka nalang ng brandnew. I suggest for you to canvass na mura "evercool" na radiator.

[azzkkr2600]

to sir carbuncle, rag and youngrider, kindly PM me your contact numbers. sana makasama din po kayo sa next EB.

guys, any updates and/or suggestions sa club logo design/s natin?

[duskylim]

Hello sniper:

One more thing.

Yes the Evercool radiator seems to be very common and available nowadays.

That being said, I installed one on Dad's HiLux because there was no other available at the time.

I can definitely say that it will do the job although there will be a lot of 'paraan' in making it fit.

It is also much thinner and lighter than the original radiator.

I have a feeling that if it leaks, it will not be worthwhile to repair.

Lastly it cost me Php 7,500 not including installation.

I am presently trying to look for another brand.

I have also left the old radiator with Keyser for overhaul and repair.

Best Regards,

Dusky Lim

[youngrider]

UPDATE RE: SHOCK REPLACEMENT

Unfortunately, yung suki kong autosuppy ran out of KYB excel-G and they are only left with a single piece of the KYB fluid shocks (front) for B2200

So, the one I am using now is F1 for my front shocks (rear still KYB), they say that F1 is from Thailand but it got no box and no info about its origin, my impression is China made din ito.

Well, I didnt have the patience of trying other stores and I am also curious how this F1 shocks will perform. Actually my mechanic had already taken all my old shocks out. He said that I have one busted shocks and the other three are dying. I also have to replace two ball-joints and one tie-rod end.

By then, my ride was really rough with those very irritating thuds and creaking sounds. 'Bounce test' is ambivalent, it is passable but the mechanic said we can only know it for sure by removing the shocks.

The one that is busted had clearly visible oil leaks and had a very weak resistance againts compression and extension (by hand), the other three shocks are spongy and also have noticeably weak opposition to push or pull. Incidentally we found out that one of my front shocks is gas-type it automatically extends on its own after compression.

When the new shocks were installed my tire pressure is 30 PSI, front and rear. Immediately I noticed a remarkable improvement when we tested them on those nerve wreaking roads. Somehow, I got a feeling that the front of the vehicle have inclined upward.

On the day two I put all my tire pressure to 34 PSI. My feeling still was that the front have nosed up but otherwise the ride is acceptable, though somewhat rougher.

Yesterday, my tire pressure were 30 PSI Front, 34 PSI rear as suggested by a friend. The nose-up now is barely-barely (thanks to venus) noticeable and the ride is much comfortable. I realized now what some are saying about the effects of rear suspension condition and tire pressure in the perceived performance of the front shocks or ride comfort in the front end of the vehicle.

Today, trying to get more milleage, I raised the tire pressures to 32 PSI front, 36.5 PSI rear. The ride was less comfortable than yesterday in bad roads but I felt that the pick-up is moving easier and I can still run faster over those potholes and badly wreaked asphalted and cemented roads without so much noise and vibration.

I'll leave it this way for now, my mechanic said it may take two weeks for shocks to optimize, ' me konting kabag daw ang shocks pag bago'.

Yung isang nabasa kong expert's opinion with regards to tire pressure said that the optimal tire pressure falls somewhat within +/- 3 PSI of the manufacturer's recommendation, the higher generally is better, but less comfortable. Lower tire pressure is more comfortable in certain road conditions.

My rating of F1 shocks is_ PASSED_, but really dont about its durability. Rating it againts my sedan, it is still somewhat comparing heaven and hell.

Compared to new Toyota Hilux, and Mitsubishi Strada mas matagtag ng higit sa konti pero marami na talagang rattling creatures dito mismo sa loob ng B2200 ko, pero yung suspension eh halos wala na, saka ibang level talaga yung Noise proofing, power, at engine smoothness ng bagong toyota at mitsubishi.

[youngrider]

correction po:

"Yung isang nabasa kong expert's opinion with regards to tire pressure said that the optimal tire pressure falls somewhat within +/- 3 PSI of the manufacturer's recommendation, the higher generally is better, but less comfortable. Lower tire pressure is more comfortable in certain road conditions".

Manufacturer po ng vehicle not the tire manufacturer. Usually, yan daw po ang magic range.

[azzkkr2600]

*youngrider: can u upload 'before' and 'after' photos of your truck?

what's your truck's tire size? recommended PSi depends on what tire you have. the manufacturer's recommendation is based on the standard tire size of your truck when it was released brand new. check your manual.

my truck has 31x10.5 MT tires. tire pressure is 26psi (front) and 28psi (rear).


rattling creatures? haha! try body bolt tightening. it can help. power hungry huh? engine swap is the name.. if you have the budget, get a WL31-Turbo. this engine can let your gauges go past 160kph!

[youngrider]

Factory cost cutting intallation yung tires ko, 195/70 R14C. Using China replacement, it only cost P2100 each. Yung gastos ko last time inabot lang ng P3300 parts (4 shocks, 2 balljoints, 1 tie- rod end) + P700 labor .

Halos abandoned ware na ng ipasa sa kin ng kaanak lo itong pickup, pero ang laking tulong talaga at very educational, marami kang matututunan, pati pagtitimpi mo made-develop.

[azzkkr2600]

*youngrider: then 30psi (front) and 32 psi (rear) [if hindi naman lagi may load ang bed] would be the best tire pressure for your truck sir!

post ka photos of your truck here sir. thanks!

[chinesecarebear]

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