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03-03-2010, 10:59 AM | #41 |
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Done!!!
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03-03-2010, 11:36 AM | #42 |
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the gauge holder looks nice and neat, I like how it is fitted into the factory dash without too much customisation. Reminds me abit of a jet's cockpit with all the gauges. Good job
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03-03-2010, 11:48 AM | #43 |
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Looks quite sexi Day time photo showing would be sweet.
EDIT: Rephrased
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03-03-2010, 12:23 PM | #44 |
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I think someone has a fascination with the colour red and gauges!
Looks good man, cant wait to see it in the flesh
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03-03-2010, 12:35 PM | #45 | |
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Will do, but on the weekend. I work during the day and have only been able to finalise this over the past few nights. Also, I have a safety tip for young players - CHECK YOUR GROUND WIRE before ripping wires and plugs apart Gauges, yes I think that they will look better in the daylight because of the silver bezel but I did choose the Ultra-lite II series because they did fit in with the stock dash colours.
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Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild |
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21-04-2010, 09:19 PM | #46 |
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CAI is in!
So its time for another update. A bit has happened to the car recently, but I have to start somewhere.
The cold air intake (CAI) is an Injen Typhoon which has a diameter of 60mm and has the pod filter placed in the passenger wheel well. With the car already running lean due to the exhaust upgrades, it was definitely time to get the Microtech re-tuned as it would be running even more lean due to less intake restriction and cooler air . The end result is that throttle response is increased, a little tap and the engine spins up a bit quicker than before. The mid-range feels more solid and the revs climb all the way to the 7,000 limit without feeling like it runs out of puff . I'm looking forward to the upcoming Skid Pan Day and putting the bit of extra punch to good use . Below are a couple of pics but I'm sure you all know what a CAI looks like . See it even goes around the battery that isn't there any more ImageShack ImageShack
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21-04-2010, 09:33 PM | #47 |
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Looks great Darryl, but looks a little weird going round a battery thats not there Have you thought about running a 45 degree angle off the IM, and having a straight pipe to where goes under the guard?
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21-04-2010, 10:33 PM | #48 | |
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I do have some plans to put something that runs more directly to the front passenger guard. I will slowly piece together the parts I need over the next few months are $$$'s are a bit low at the moment. Cheers
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22-04-2010, 07:57 AM | #49 |
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Looking awesome. At least you no longer have that restrictive stock item in there. Would be interesting to see how much Kw it makes now.
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22-04-2010, 08:57 AM | #50 |
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better to leave it longer daryl...better torque...
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26-04-2010, 09:28 PM | #51 | |
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- less restrictive intake, allowing the power to keep climbing past 6,500 rpm to redline at 7,000 rpm - the new tune with the intake will help increase the power again as it was running a bit lean before - the intake will deliver colder, more dense air which is better for POWAH! Yeah, it will shorten a little bit but not a great deal. I am slowly collecting the bits I need at the moment and will eventually put it all together.
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27-06-2010, 07:19 PM | #52 |
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ScanGauge in!!!!
I did this little mod a while ago but I must have forgotten to post up about it. Some of you have already seen this (and I know of someone already copying the idea ) but I figure I would put in the project worklog .
Here is a modification that I made to the upper steering column in order to fit in a ScanGauge II ODB-II unit. It was quite a simple procedure just cutting the top to a compatible shape (including a notch for the cable) and then squeezing it in with some foam to hold it in place and stop it being scratched. Enjoy!! And installed:
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27-06-2010, 07:37 PM | #53 |
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New bumper and MSP lip arrived
And just as a bit of a teaser, I will put up a couple of pics of some goodies I received in the last couple of weeks - a new SP20 bumper and a Mazdaspeed Protege front lip.
The MSP lip was available only for the turbo US-version of the SP20and sits over the front bumper, replacing the foglights. It took about 6 months from go to woah to get the lip here but it was worth it and I'm looking forward to getting in on the car Now, I won't be able to put them on too soon but as soon as I get some tax money back I will look to have them painted and fitted.
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Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild Last edited by Orion; 05-08-2014 at 09:59 PM. |
27-06-2010, 07:50 PM | #54 |
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looks good, Iv always liked the look of the mazdaspeed lip but its a mission in its own to find one no matter somebody who will send it to aus.
Is it brand new that 1 or 2nd hand? (looks new)
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27-06-2010, 07:50 PM | #55 |
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Test fit it while it's still black, and see what you think.
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27-06-2010, 07:54 PM | #56 |
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I really want the autoexe now, then there'd be 3 varities of lips for the same bumper in brisbane!
As Gav has said, test fit to car NOW!!!
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27-06-2010, 08:44 PM | #57 | |
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It was a mission but its good to know helpful folks The lip is basically only connected to the SP20 bumper and does not connect onto any other parts of the chassis. Therefore, what you see is what you get. In the 5 minutes that I spent lining it up it fitted really well - there are several points that allow the fitment to be adjusted so I'm sure there will not be any major problems That would be sweet! Maybe it might happen in time for the Mazda flag photo shoot later in the year!
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14-09-2010, 11:29 PM | #58 |
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New custom intake in!
Hey guys,
Its been a while since the last update but then again it has been a while since I had some real progress with the car. Anyway, I finally got all the pieces together for my intake and on Sunday I got it in the car. The details of the system are as follows: - 3A Racing filter with 3-inch flange - short 3-inch straight pipe - 3-inch 45-degree coupler - 3-inch flange from wheel well to engine bay - 3-inch to 2.75-inch 90-degree reducer - 2.75-inch straight pipe with ports for two intake air temp sensors (IAT) - 2.75-inch straight coupler - stock MAF (2.75-inch) - 2.75-inch to 2.375-inch straight reducer - 2.375-inch straight pipe with vacuum port for crank case ventilation - 2.375-inch coupler - stock throttlebody This is the top of the flange that extends down into the wheel well: And how the intake connects into the same location: Here is the intake extending towards the throttlebody: And a final photo: I haven't had a decent chance to drive too much with the new intake but I will write up my impressions in the near future. I'm not expecting any more power during normal driving, but am hoping for better low-rev response and maybe an extra couple of horses up top due to colder intake temps. Thanks again for looking!
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Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild Last edited by Orion; 05-08-2014 at 10:04 PM. |
17-10-2010, 02:20 PM | #59 |
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Coolant overflow tank bracket
So after have this crappy little 0.7mm bracket half holding up my coolant overflow tank (and half bending / falling over) in my engine bay, I finally got around to buying a new bracket and modding it up as a replacement.
The bracket is a beefy 4mm and nice and sturdy and the galvanised aluminium look goes well with the coolant overflow can. Here is a pic:
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17-10-2010, 03:59 PM | #60 |
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Lookin' good my man Similar to the GTX I had. Keep up the good work
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