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DVS
27-04-2013, 01:00 PM
This is my SP20 the silver slug :)

Fairly standard had an injen intake once but got rid of it. If the right wheels come along may cave into getting a set.

Engine:

-Autoexe carbon intake
-AWR front and rear 70 duro mounts
-Trust PE2 cannon exhaust axle back

Brakes:

Front:
- DBA950s T2 slotted rotors
- Hawk HPS pads

Interior:

-Mazdaspeed carbon look knob

Suspension:

-Tokico shocks
-Esplier springs
-Progress 22mm rear swaybar
-Factory front strut brace
-Carbing rear strut brace

Exterior:

-Lamin-x yellow foglight covers
-Protege5 USDM badge
-Honda half size aerial
-Clear side indicators

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a563/cabletieperformance/maz3_zps074006fe.jpg (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/cabletieperformance/media/maz3_zps074006fe.jpg.html)

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sim08u
28-04-2013, 11:57 PM
will look heaps good once its lowered... what other plans u got? u gonna buy wheels?

DVS
29-04-2013, 04:48 PM
I want it to handle well so slamming the crap out of it isnt really my aim but a nice drop would be good. If i find wheels that tickle my fancy for the right price i will change them mainly for a wider rim then diameter.

Gonna do the intake and exhaust and it may see some track days and skid pans.

sim08u
08-05-2013, 08:46 PM
ah k kewl.

DVS
19-05-2013, 05:34 PM
So today I went to a skidpan day at eastern creek. First time out I did alright but need to adjust the handbrake so it bites more. Had a super fun time!

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a563/cabletieperformance/919721_586855641347239_923189568_o_zpsb1c114b2.jpg

familiagtx
19-05-2013, 07:56 PM
How did up get involved and what does it cost?

smurfy
19-05-2013, 08:05 PM
those roof racks <3

COLONEL DON
19-05-2013, 08:13 PM
I was thinking of getting one of those protege5 badges off ebay.. is it decent quality ?? easy install ??

DVS
20-05-2013, 03:29 PM
The protege5 badge I got is genuine so basically cant go wrong there. The old badge is a bit of a pain to remove as it has 2 tabs that pop into the body and pretty much a double sided tape piece glueing it on. Once the old badge is off (use force and pull sides forward with flatblade screwdriver or similar but try not to touch panel) then you can use a sticky goo citrus remover to get gunk off. The sp20 sticker was a huge pain In the arse as I used my nail to attack it over 3 days lol it came off in little pieces. The P5 badge has a sticky part and 2 new tabs that go into existing holes.

The roof racks pretty much live on there as I use my mountain bike often. Would recommend thule racks as they are super good quality.

The skidpan requires a CAMS license. I have a L2S which means you can do track days and hillclimb and motorkhana events but you also need to be a member of a CAMS affiliated club. CAMS license is $100 then club membership is around $80. Event costs vary but the skidpan was $75 and I would recommend it for anybody wanting to have a fun time in the car without being on the street. You also learn how your car behaves in extreme scenarios resulting in being a better driver.

DVS
20-05-2013, 03:29 PM
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DVS
20-05-2013, 03:48 PM
These were the morning layouts with head to head timing. The afternoon one took up whole skidpan and was crazy will try to post a map up.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/977996_255973464543629_922658747_o.jpg

project.r.racing
20-05-2013, 04:03 PM
The 2 slalom ones are Australian Motorkhana Championship tests. The other in a non champ test.

I have the booklet that those came from. 55ish champ tests and 25ish non champ tests.

DVS
20-05-2013, 04:09 PM
This was afternoon session. Was sooooo fun!

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a563/cabletieperformance/Untitled_zpsd3aedda8.jpg

z100
20-05-2013, 04:23 PM
Damn that looks like fun! Really have to give it a try one day.

project.r.racing
20-05-2013, 04:29 PM
This was afternoon session. Was sooooo fun!

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a563/cabletieperformance/Untitled_zpsd3aedda8.jpgLooks like the route ya take when you have too many beers and attempt to walk home.

COLONEL DON
20-05-2013, 05:16 PM
T The sp20 sticker was a huge pain In the arse as I used my nail to attack it over 3 days lol it came off in little pieces. The P5 badge has a sticky part and 2 new tabs that go into existing holes.


The sp20 stickers come off super easy with a hairdryer :) or heatgun

DVS
22-05-2013, 07:15 PM
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DVS
22-05-2013, 07:19 PM
So today I received from Rupe a trust axle back cannon exhaust and a carbing rear strut brace. Will try to fit the strut brace on weekend but im not looking forward to moving all the boot plastic and foam away from strut tops.

DVS
27-05-2013, 11:10 AM
Rear strut brace is in. Had to modify the seat belt guide top hats that sit over strut for it to fit. Angle grinder was used to shave a bit of meat off the over engineered pieces. Just have to cut slots in the boot plastics so the tabs can stick out. Will post some pics tonight.

DVS
27-05-2013, 02:54 PM
http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a563/cabletieperformance/IMG_2854_zpsc56e24c2.jpg

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a563/cabletieperformance/IMG_2852_zpse398b76e.jpg

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http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a563/cabletieperformance/IMG_2847_zps6b4568a6.jpg

z100
27-05-2013, 04:19 PM
Notice much difference with the rear brace?

DVS
28-05-2013, 09:54 AM
Not on the road with general driving but if you give it a run through twisties you can notice the chassis stays more rigid and doesn't flex as much. Will be good to test out on the skidpan next time.

DVS
14-07-2013, 04:41 PM
So on Friday I rushed home to collect my stuff and head to the snow when I notice a package near the door. The autoexe intake from Rupe had arrived but I havnt had a chance to put it on.

Does anybody have the instruction sheet or pics of where the bracket bolts to in the engine bay and if looking at the intake side on does the MAF sensor sit low or high its a bit hard to tell if its the intake sits one way or the other once mounted?

Hammo
14-07-2013, 05:21 PM
So on Friday I rushed home to collect my stuff and head to the snow when I notice a package near the door. The autoexe intake from Rupe had arrived but I havnt had a chance to put it on.

Does anybody have the instruction sheet or pics of where the bracket bolts to in the engine bay and if looking at the intake side on does the MAF sensor sit low or high its a bit hard to tell if its the intake sits one way or the other once mounted?

the brackets were mentioned on agt facebook page today, there are apparently instructions on here too, have a search

DVS
14-07-2013, 05:25 PM
ok I am not on the page but ill have a look cheers :)

DVS
14-07-2013, 05:42 PM
I found a link to the instructions but seems autoexe have removed them from the website.... also joined the FB page but waiting for allowance lol

COLONEL DON
15-07-2013, 10:44 AM
yeah i needed help installing mine yesterday. Once you see the pics of where they should go it's a pinch to install... and i dont have a single mechanical bone in my body :/

Just need a 10mm spanner :D

DVS
26-09-2013, 06:59 AM
Intake has been in for 2 months now. Drives a lot smoother and sounds awesome. Replaced my fuel filter that's been in for 175,000 and also the standard suspension was replaced.

DVS
28-09-2013, 04:13 PM
Car on Tokico HP Blues and Esplier springs

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a563/cabletieperformance/low_zps92ee0da1.jpg

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a563/cabletieperformance/low2_zps7565276a.jpg

Autoexe intake

http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a563/cabletieperformance/intake_zps63423af7.jpg

Finally put all the boot plastics back into the car after 4 months lol and fitted my head unit today

DVS
27-04-2014, 09:55 AM
On Anzac day RTDC held a track day on Eastern Creek south circuit. This track is ridiculously fun almost like a big go kart track. Its relatively a lower speed track but tight and technical.

This was my first time on a track and didn't really know what to expect from the car. Ended up with a 1:12.787 and pretty stoked with that as it was mine and the cars first time out hardly any mods except minor handling and on street tyres with full trim and 3/4 tank of fuel. Even had some 86s under me.

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DVS
27-04-2014, 10:00 AM
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ghetto3
28-04-2014, 02:21 PM
Sweet to see you got it on track, we had a local drag event at casino recently and it was great to see a contingent of 4s' turn up to have a crack.
Can you post up what was required to enter the event, fully regoed vehicle, insured, that kind of thing and point out how easy it is to get involved?

DVS
29-04-2014, 05:49 PM
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DVS
29-04-2014, 05:55 PM
Sweet to see you got it on track, we had a local drag event at casino recently and it was great to see a contingent of 4s' turn up to have a crack.
Can you post up what was required to enter the event, fully regoed vehicle, insured, that kind of thing and point out how easy it is to get involved?

I have a CAMS L2S license and am a member of a CAMS affiliated club, this track day was run under AASA so you could of run with their license although CAMS cancels out other licences. Due to it being run under AASA rules I didn't require a fire extinguisher and battery triangle sticker or tow stickers.

Generally normal car insurance is void/doesn't cover motorsport or driving on a racetrack. You can get a special insurance but it will cost you a first born.

Rego or no rego doesn't matter at all.

Also doing some maintenance on your car will prevent issues rising when on the track so oil+filter, air filter, check coolant, gear oil, brake fluid and a good set of pads/discs help a lot as basic prep.

ghetto3
29-04-2014, 06:07 PM
Cheers, CAMS says it all.

Thats a thought...