kz9's Ride

[kz9]

Figured I would start a thread about the mods and upcoming mods that I have done to my car.

I will update this thread when things happen.So please feel free to comment.

Boost @ 20psi

2003 Mazda Protégé

I fabed EVERYTHING myself (except paint ,engine work/assembly, and CF wraping)

Motor built by Gary Leitch
www.Leitchperformanceengines.com



Performance:

Custom Turbo Kit (Garrett GT2871)
CP Pistons (8.3:1)
Twiggy FI cams
Puater Rods
Cleveite bushings and thrust washers
ARP hardware
Comentic head gasket
Heat treated, balanced, knife edged, and micro polished crank
Heat treated block
3 angle valve job
Port and polish head
Ported and Polished TB (58mm)
626 Extrude honed IM
Ported and gasket matched manifolds
Custom heat shield
TB and IM thermal spacers
525cc JDM STi injectors
Perrin fuel rail
Russell fuel dist. block
AEM FRP
MBX fuel rail adapter
225lhp Warbol fuel pump
Perrin IC with IC cooler rings (16x9 and 8x4)
ZEX 200hp shot direct-port wet nitrous kit with purge, bottle opener, TPS and traction switch with custom SS tubing
DEI Cryo system (fuel bar, intake bulb, IC cooler)
Vibrant aluminium tubing, couplings and T-clamps
Vibrant vacuum block
Spectre SS braided vac hoses
Upgraded PCV
Greddy type R BOV
Nology Hot wires
Denso plugs
Greddy oil catch can
AWR radiator
Twin Spal 12inch fans and custom Aluminium mount
Greddy radiator breather
Greddy 1.3bar radiator cap
Samco radiator hoses
AWR oil pan
AWR engine mounts
Fildanza 7.5lbs flywheel (Lightened and balanced to crank)
Bully stage 3 clutch
Mazdaspeed revised and welded LSD
Tilton tranny pump and DEI 24x2 cooler coil
B&M short shifter
B&M oil cooler
Greddy E-manage
Greddy Profec E0-1 boost controller
Greddy turbo timer
Innovate LM-1 wideband
Innovate X-16 gauge
Innovate LM-3 datalogger
Innovate OT-2 OBD2 datalogger (running Logworks on my Iphone)
J&S Safeguard
OEM upgraded alternator
Aeroquip hose and fittings (fuel, n2O, cyro)
3'' ID SS custom exhaust with flowmaster muffler
Goodrige SS braided line (clutch and brakes)
Castrol Syntec 10w30 with Lucus Syn additive (4.4L/950mL)
Castrol Syntec 75w 80 with Lucas Syn additive (25/75)


Brakes:

Wilwood Dynalight 4 piston Calipers with 13'' 2 piece rotors (front)
Axxis single piston calipers w/ handbrake with 13'' 2 piece rotors (rears)


Suspension:

BC Racing coilovers
AWR 21mm swaybar
AWR adjustable endlinks
GT spec front strut bar
GT spec 4 point ladder brace
GT spec lower tie bar
GT spec V-brace
GT spec trailing arms
Custom lower rear tie bar


Exterior:

Wings West body kit (moulded)
Shaved trunk
X-concept dual vented CF hood
DG Motorsport CF wing, mirrors, latch, air dam, eye lids
Custom CF fuel door
APR canards
Custom CF splitter with APR supports
TCS CF mirrors
NRG CF hood props
P5 antenna conversion
5% tint
5000k HIDs
Black out tail lights
PIAA fog lamps
Streetglow undercar
LED marker conversion
Konig Holes 18''x7.5''
Falken RT-615 215/45/17

Interior:

MOMO R1 seats
MOMO steering wheel, shift nob, e-brake, pedals, and boots
DG CF panels (complete kit 12pcs)
Custom CF steering column gauge pods, passenger airbag, and shifter plate pods
Autometer shift light
Autometer Sport comp gauges (fuel press, a/f, volts, nitrous press, boost, egt, intake temp, oil press, oil temp, trans temp, cylinder temp, digital shift light)
Custom glove box for E-manage and X-16 gauge
Custom middle console for EBC and Turbo timer
Streetglow black neon (22 tubes)
Streetglow blue neon (2 tubes in trunk)
PIAA interior bulbs
Custom fabric rear seats with Fire Extinguisher and Volt gauge
Custom rear deck for amp
Ignite CF switches


ICE:
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Aceer Aspire One (Laptop)

All Kenwood Excelon

7'' in dash monitor with DVD and TV tuner
6.5 front components
6x9 rear deck
2- 12'' subs
Mono block amp
6.5'' components on trunk lid
15'' Sanyo flat screen on trunk lid
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2-Phoniex Gold xs200 amps
Phoneix Gold cap
Tsunami wiring
Tsunami cap
Tsunami fuse blocks
Tsunami dist. blocks
Exide deep cycle
Custom enclosures with glass ports

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_4308.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_4300.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3285.jpg



Dyno and 1/4


No dyno yet


Best 1/4 - 14.128

[kz9]

New tool on order.....


http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/ot1.php

[iJay]

I had the honor of seeing this car in person, JEEZE its sick, alot of work put into it.

Personally if the wing is functional man I would get something smaller, or hook it up to a tv? lol

[Tw1tCh]

dude you gotta get this thing tuned already and update that 1/4 before winter hits lol, i wanna see what this thing can really do.

[prot3g3]

^ well his in dash does have a TV tuner:p

man your ride is really amazing...get it tuned and run more boost!!

i would like to see the numbers it puts down after you get it tuned.

excellent work

[00bluees]

that list took a while to read! very impressive car. i'd love to see it in person. if it were mine i'd go spoilerless and different (stock) tails. thats about all though. very slick.

[kz9]

Ya everyone pretty much hates the wing. lol

As for the tails, I'm tryin to get my hands on some NightShades tint. I nvr disliked them untill ass off late. I don't like the red. IF they were like the picture of the ones I ordered that would have been great. But of course they weren't, so I will just tint them.....

[kz9]

Also I still have a little hesitation problem that I have traced back to my Flyin Miata o2 voltage clamp. They redesigned it, cause I guess this is a common thing for these to malfunction after a bit.

So I ordered another one.

http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?deptid=&parentid=&stocknumber=07-46300

[evil_y2k_twin]

Ya everyone pretty much hates the wing. lol



I hear ya! lol

[voy89]

Ya everyone pretty much hates the wing. lol



well i luv it I think you have to see it in person,without it...it wouldn't be the same car

[ross]

voy is right

[Tw1tCh]

voy is right

werd!

[iJay]

well i luv it I think you have to see it in person,without it...it wouldn't be the same car



:p :p :p :p :p :p



I had the honor of seeing this car in person, JEEZE its sick, alot of work put into it.

Personally if the wing is functional man I would get something smaller, or hook it up to a tv? lol

:o

[GothicLolita]

This car is a pretty sweet ride. I love the fact that its not just all looks, its all go too!

It looks fast, and it is fast! I like the wing, if you took it off it would look so weird.

[FunkRider]

Any idea what the car weighs?

[kz9]

Around 3000lbs. Stock is 2634lbs.

[dj_hp]

Wow that is seriously CLEAN!
Good job man

[kz9]

Updated. The OT-1 is installed and working great. The only thing is that you can't log more then 4 protcals on it. ISO 9141 is the circuitry that is used in our cars, which happens to be the slowest of ALL the OBD2 software. Other types ( SAE J1850, etc) can log all 16 channels and not slow down.

I will be only logging 3 after I find out if my o2 voltage clamp is working properly.

Timing BTDC
MAF
Speed.

This will bring my log speed up to about 3 times a second, instead of 1 with 4 channels used.


Also on another note, I have had this anoying tick/rattle coming from the engine for sometime now. I knew it was nothing mechanical, just most likley a hose or something vibrateing off of something. Come to find out that it is my fuel line after my soleniod on my n2o set up.

nice:rolleyes:

I am quite surpised that I did not notice it as a vaccum leak, as it is open to the manifold nozzles.

Other then that, shes running great. I still need to up the boost tho.


This winter I am going to be re-fitting the front bumper so it doesn't ''sag'' as much and maybe start building a spare tranny.

[Shasta]

Around 3000lbs. Stock is 2634lbs.

Didn't realize gauges were so heavy,,:D

[FunkRider]

Updated. The OT-1 is installed and working great. The only thing is that you can't log more then 4 protcals on it. ISO 9141 is the circuitry that is used in our cars, which happens to be the slowest of ALL the OBD2 software. Other types ( SAE J1850, etc) can log all 16 channels and not slow down.

I will be only logging 3 after I find out if my o2 voltage clamp is working properly.

Timing BTDC
MAF
Speed.

This will bring my log speed up to about 3 times a second, instead of 1 with 4 channels used.


Also on another note, I have had this anoying tick/rattle coming from the engine for sometime now. I knew it was nothing mechanical, just most likley a hose or something vibrateing off of something. Come to find out that it is my fuel line after my soleniod on my n2o set up.

nice:rolleyes:

I am quite surpised that I did not notice it as a vaccum leak, as it is open to the manifold nozzles.

Other then that, shes running great. I still need to up the boost tho.


This winter I am going to be re-fitting the front bumper so it doesn't ''sag'' as much and maybe start building a spare tranny.

Your scanner doesn't have a fast refresh mode? I've had great luck with using this setting on my BR-3 OBD-III scanner with the ISO 9141 system in my Protege.

[kz9]

No fast refresh. I have heard that newer OBD-3 software has a upscaler. This one is only OBD-2.

[iBbLaCkMaN02Pro5]

This car is a masterpiece. And sorry, but I like the wing. Given the magnitude of work done, the wing fits. My biggest issue with this car is that it doesn't have enough gauges.

[GothicLolita]

LOL Doesn't have ENOUGH Gauges? LOL I don't even know how many there are but I know its ALOT.

[Matjas23]

they all functional and if my car was built like kz9 ride i would have all the gauges he's got to make sure everything works how it's supposed to and notice any changes( maybe some of them hidden though ). this ain't no 5k car and proper maintenance is a must, also they can prevent from going zoom-zoom-boom just my .02 cents

[00bluees]

^^ are you guys serial?? :p

please tell me you know hes joking. is there something in the windsor water too?? :D

[Matjas23]

^ no shit

[AKRISONER]

There is such thing as an onboard computer which would eliminate the need for all the gauges. You wouldnt even need your speedo anymore.

[p5speed]

thats a ***king sick ride man!!

[Matjas23]

There is such thing as an onboard computer which would eliminate the need for all the gauges. You wouldnt even need your speedo anymore.

yea but it takes away fun of having gauges:p , this is more likely personal preference.

[kz9]

Well the cars going to be going up on jack stands tomorrow for the winter. I might but it back down for X-mas, but that depends on weather and salt conditions.

Going to be doing brake service, oils changed, full detail inside and out, Install the Gt Spec V-brace, re fit and paint front bumper, make heat sheild for turbo, clean up engine bay hoses, repair flaked off sections of underbody rock-guard,

Things I might buy.....

Falken RT-615
BBK (require 10mm spacers or new rims)
Turbo bellmouth
Rollcage
BC Racing damper adjuster extenders
Adjustable Latteral Links


Come spring It will be going to the body shop to get some dings and dents cleaned up.

[kiwee]

kazs ride = jAst SICK!

[distr0]

what do you drive in the winter?

[kz9]

I have a GMC Canyon that i drift around in.

[kiwee]

kaz, on your best 1/4 mile, what did you trap @?

[prot3g3]

http://www.toprotege.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45211

[kiwee]

based on a 105 trap time, you have a very hi 12/low 13 in that thing for sure.
was your clutch slipping?
60' coulda been better, that is prolly where your addn'l second will come from.

[cruisinblackp5]

cut a .5 off your 60 and you can grab a good second in teh 1/4 for sure. That car is awesome.

[kiwee]

^^^^^ that theory has been disproved a few times this season.
'every half in the 60' saves 1 second in the full track'
got the slips to prove it.

[cruisinblackp5]

do tell, do tell, keep all things the same

[kiwee]

from a friend's sti, a quarter mile guy.
all variables were the same. time picked up off the 1/8th resulted in the same at the end of the quarter.

[superdave]

from a friend's sti, a quarter mile guy.
all variables were the same. time picked up off the 1/8th resulted in the same at the end of the quarter.

4wd cars have different loss factors that a 2wd car.

[cruisinblackp5]

from a friend's sti, a quarter mile guy.
all variables were the same. time picked up off the 1/8th resulted in the same at the end of the quarter.


We allk know about manuals in the 1/4 as well, so many variables. I find it interesting, from personal experience I have found it to be very close, not exactly spot on but what is with a 5 spd, send me the slips if ya got em, I wouldnt mind looking em over.

BTW Ive shaved .3 or .4 off and resulted in the same time or slower, just lots of factors, in general look at a group of similar slips though

[kz9]

based on a 105 trap time, you have a very hi 12/low 13 in that thing for sure.
was your clutch slipping?
60' coulda been better, that is prolly where your addn'l second will come from.

I don't think the clutch was slipping. I think it a combination of high end power loss because of my lack of performance tuning, and the fact that it was my first time on the track with the turbo and only my second time total going to a dragstrip.

I NEED to get some roller time this spring (i have been saying this for a while:p ) I can tune it myself on the street, but 4th gear pulls are kinda stupid. 3rd gear pulls go though the band too quickly, so its hard to smooth out the powerband.

I feel confident that with some more practice and tuning that I will easily do low 12's, maybe even a high 11 with max boost and the DEI cryo on. Also can most likley get a DNF if I hit the jucie :D

[kiwee]

based on your trap speed, i am saying a high 12.
if you want that kind of time, i think you'll need to get some slicks. hehehehe

[kz9]

Those runs where at only 10psi, not even close to what the car has in her. I have always thought that my GT2871r was only good for 25psi, but doing a little research and ask questions I have been told that it should be good for 30psi on my setup.

[drunkmunky]

The disco potato maxes out at 30psi, you are correct. Not many people push it to that extent because you really start hurting the bearings.

[cruisinblackp5]

How does it max at a set psi?

[kz9]

How does it max at a set psi?

It doesn't, I could close the WG and boost what ever it can. I'm talking about compessor effienecy. 30psi is about 75%. Garrett does consider this over-spinning.

[cruisinblackp5]

Sorry I understand about efficiency, is it based off a certain 2L stock head design ? I dunno im just confused. Pressure is based on a restriction and if you alleviate the restriction, pressure will drop but you still push the same air

[kz9]

All is was told was that a turbo that pushes 600 cfm should be able to produce 30psi on a 2.0l engine. I have no clue if thats based off of a stock, built, inline or boxer. I'm sure there is a formula that this can be figured out with, but I have no clue. Things like turbo rpm, engine rpm, displacement, flow restriction, etc.

My old turbo put out 330 cfm and it pushed 18psi before it choked. Doesn't prove anything tho.

[kz9]

Any idea of the VE of a stock FS?

[cruisinblackp5]

Im guessing theMan has done the math, Im not sure anyone else would have bothered

[kz9]

Ordered a set of NRG Cf hood dampers and looking into a set of APR Cf canards and getting them to make me a custom Cf splitter.

Unless Joe can help me out with somemore Cf work agian?

Im thinking to that a set of Cf F1 style mirrors also might look good. What do you guys think?

http://i15.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/10/20/e534_1.JPG


And another thing is a BBK. But holy crap! Not cheap!

[00bluees]

mirrors look good. although they look better on cars where you can mount them to the top edge of the door or fender, instead of the triangle piece on the pro. but either way i think it would suit your ride.

[kz9]

^ I want to see some fitment and high res pics before I buy these tho. These are no Ebay, so you know what I mean. I just can't seem to find a reputable company that makes a bolt-on kit.

The black cover is ABS, so if it doesn't have a UV coat, they will fade to grey. That can easily be fixed with a trip to Joe.

[Shasta]

I think those mirrors are ugly, might work on say a miata or something along those lines but not a protege, proportionally not right but its what you like that counts,

[CulRidr]

I'd also say no to the mirrors, and no to the canards (they look completely out of place with the lines of the car. As for the splitter, some are tasteful, and some are very nice looking.

[kz9]

I think its the fact that they would just be too small looking. Thats whay I want to see some pics of them installed before I make up my mind.

As for the canards, I think it wouldn't look bad at all. I already have vertical canards and if I line it up along the line on the bumper (second from bottom on my sig) it would fit. The ones I'm looking at don't stick out farther then the body kit.

[CulRidr]

don't like the look at all of those, so hopefully you won't go with something like those...but that's just my opinion.

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29067
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116476

[voy89]

that's gonna look awsome

[Shasta]

Do they come with sweet sour chicken balls?? .....cause thats alot of rice on its own.:D

[yellowmsp03.5]

i have the APR GT Mirrors in my garage.. bought the universal ones and am going to mount them in cf sheets i think.. unless i mount them in the doors.
i also am installing the APR GTC-200 wing come spring

Pirana had those exact TCS mirrors.. said they were ok but nothing compared to the APR.. as the price indicates

as for the canards.. go for it!! i love them.. as long as you buy APR haha ill be getting little ones soon and a full splitter that goes right back to the front axle.. already have it all designed. am gonna ask joe to make it when i have the prototype made in fg..

heres what the TCS will look like
http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/8897/mg8566vm4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/3926/mg8609er4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

a lot of people will hate on you for it.. its not a common style over here.. i love it though.. ill support you on this haha

[Shasta]

I think if they were just a bit larger it would actually be a pretty nice replacement, even at that size I have to admit it looks better than I thought when the car is totally decked, which yours is. I thought the mirror stem would look funny but I was wrong, guess some things just have to be installed to really be appreciated, I can't stop looking at that yellow MSP, beautiful.

[CulRidr]

^bunch more pix here (http://www.tunerzine.com/view_article/car_feature/earning-respect) for you to drool over...shame it got parted out earlier this year and sold as a stock car.

[yellowmsp03.5]

yup.. that page is bookmarked on my computer.. from talking to him over pms for years ive gotten to know him pretty well.. im finishing a couple things he always wanted to do with his msp that never did.. but with more JDM haha

[FLIPOTTAWA]

I agree do it up.

Group buy anyone?

put me down for set of Canards windsplitter and Mirrors :)

[kz9]

The splitter is gonna be a one off thing for me I think. I can't seem to find one that will match the bumper to well. I think I found a set of APR canards in BC for a good price. As for the mirrors, I found them on Ebay, so I am asking the guy if they are real TCS mirrors. Can't seem to find an actual TCS page anywhere. So if I go TCS, I'm just gonna ship the cover to Joe for wrapping.

A rear diffuser would be nice too.....;)

[yellowmsp03.5]

the APR widebody STi would be nice too haha

or the evo.. id take that aswell

[00bluees]

The splitter is gonna be a one off thing for me I think. I can't seem to find one that will match the bumper to well. I think I found a set of APR canards in BC for a good price. As for the mirrors, I found them on Ebay, so I am asking the guy if they are real TCS mirrors. Can't seem to find an actual TCS page anywhere. So if I go TCS, I'm just gonna ship the cover to Joe for wrapping.

A rear diffuser would be nice too.....;)

http://www.tcsportline.com/

[kz9]

THanks dude!

[kz9]

Ok so the TCS mirrors, APR type A, and splitter supports are on order and I have made a mock-up splitter out of plywood. The finish product will most likely be plastic with a CF reinforcement multiple layer wrapping. I think this would help keep things together if I bump something.

Here are some pics. Remember this is just rough, and took about 2 hours.


http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2894.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2895.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2896.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2897.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2898.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2899.jpg

[Mike_Moss]

What is the splitter bolted to?

Some upskirt shots would be great. ;)

[kz9]

That just has some 2x4's screwed to it so give it the right hieght. Nothing bolted yet. I will be able to get 10 bolts along the bumper, and a couple on the trannsmisson under-brace. Along with the splitter support rods, it isn't going anywhere i think.

[yellowmsp03.5]

i personally think it would look better with one continuous curve rather than mirroring the bumper but thats just me..

good work though.

ill reply to your PM in the morning bro

[viper_707]

how far back does it go? i was thinking of doing this for my car

[kiwee]

functional splitters are normally long.
they go for about 18"-24" from what i have seen.
kaz, i am assuming you don't care about removing this thing? any problems with getting @ your oil filter?
i was going to suggest using popper clips. i use them on my front lip for my sti. works well as i don't have to worry about the bumper getting screw tired or tearing it. just an idea..............

[thekid]

^ I want to do some splitter development for the race car, but for a car that will be hitting 200km/h, it hadn't better be attached via the bumper. The bumper rebar, sub frame, tranny support member all sound like good attachment points.

We'll probably also go the plywood route because it's relatively cheap and easy to replace if required... i think most effective splitters go back to about the line of the axles, which on the Pro would not interfear much with draining oil or the filter, since it's on the back side of the block...

[kz9]

Its about 32'' overall in depth. I will be using APR 10mm splitter supports and SS bolts with large fender washers. This thing wont be going anywhere. As for the oil filter, even with being relocated I can still access with ease. There will be a slot for the tranny cooler that needs air, and also my AWR pan, exhaust, and some IC piping seem to stick lower than the splitter. I haven't figured out how to fit this, but also maybe after I remove the stock under shroud, it might not be an issue.

[kz9]

^ I want to do some splitter development for the race car, but for a car that will be hitting 200km/h, it hadn't better be attached via the bumper. The bumper rebar, sub frame, tranny support member all sound like good attachment points.

We'll probably also go the plywood route because it's relatively cheap and easy to replace if required... i think most effective splitters go back to about the line of the axles, which on the Pro would not interfear much with draining oil or the filter, since it's on the back side of the block...


Mines going to be CF, I just mocked one out of plywood. But I see your point for sure about cost in your case. But also facter in the wieght, it might be a mear 2-5 pounds, but at high speed, plywood might fail??? i don't know, do other teams do them out of plywood?

[yellowmsp03.5]

i dont have any of the protective plastic on my car anymore.. just because i was always working underneath so it became a bitch to take off/put back on

im making brackets for mine to attach to the transmission, block (where the j pipe connected to on the msps) inside of wheel wells and front frame below rad.. i will probably also do the same with the bumper reinforcements just to keep the stress off the front of the splitter.

mine is designed to go back to the axle pretty much.. mine will be fully functional and will have an access flap to the underside of the engine

my core is made out of a thin 1/8" finish veneer. i havent decided of i was going to use that or not. i might just use that as the template and then make it 100% fg (10-12 layers) and get wrapped in cf

[thekid]

Mines going to be CF, I just mocked one out of plywood. But I see your point for sure about cost in your case. But also facter in the wieght, it might be a mear 2-5 pounds, but at high speed, plywood might fail??? i don't know, do other teams do them out of plywood?

I think other teams use plywood, sometimes reinforcef with some aluminium ribbing perhaps. The weight to cost ratio certainly will skew to the plywood especially if you get pushed in to a car in front of you or take on some curbing that doesn't agree... I've seen several cars in the pits wiht hanging splitters from the warfare.

[dead_cactus]

If anyone's interested here is a DIY on making a homemade splitter,

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=650262

[Shasta]

Droooool..engine compartment.

[kz9]

Well after talking to a couple race teams, and fabricators, I have the final design for the splitter. I am going to have to find a 3mm sheet of Nomex honeycomb. This stuff is so ridged that they say that a 180lb man can stand in the middle of a 4' x 8' of 3mm with support at each cornor and have only 1'' of defection. This is the stuff that Nascar uses on there splitters.

So now I have to find a supplier. Also if there is anyone else interested on making a functional, maybe we can get a better price if i buy multiple sheets.

[yellowmsp03.5]

that would be awesome.. you are thinking as a core right? then fg and cf final layer?

thats my thoughts of it.

id be VERY interested! but in spring.. gotta finish the engine first

[Mike_Moss]

Well after talking to a couple race teams, and fabricators, I have the final design for the splitter. I am going to have to find a 3mm sheet of Nomex honeycomb. This stuff is so ridged that they say that a 180lb man can stand in the middle of a 4' x 8' of 3mm with support at each cornor and have only 1'' of defection. This is the stuff that Nascar uses on there splitters.

So now I have to find a supplier. Also if there is anyone else interested on making a functional, maybe we can get a better price if i buy multiple sheets.That's hot for sure. Curious on pricing...when you get some, be sure to post it up.

[cruisinblackp5]

Lemme know on pricing, I'll be doing one come spring

[kz9]

Just looking on some site and the stuff is going for about $130 for 4' X 8'. But I have places that I get contractor discounts.

[Andre Diego]

Sweet Ride! Love all those gauges

[kz9]

that would be awesome.. you are thinking as a core right? then fg and cf final layer?

thats my thoughts of it.

id be VERY interested! but in spring.. gotta finish the engine first


ya just as a core.

[viper_707]

heres a sight that i found http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/thirdproducts.asp?NameProdHeader=+Nomex


i was gonna make one out of a peice of aluminum. with a couple vents for the tranny and engine. then make a few brackets out of some aluminum tubing.

[viper_707]

If anyone's interested here is a DIY on making a homemade splitter,

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=650262


i was just reading some of that and it gave a good point on using aluminum. might rip things apart before it breaks itself. so might need to rethink it. wood would probably be the best lol

[kz9]

Those sheets aren't big enough.

[viper_707]

ya its all i could find

[kz9]

NRG props installed today. All I can say is that this should have been one of the first mods I should have done. They look good and work great!

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2904.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2905.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2906.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2907.jpg

[kz9]

Ok well ran into a little glitch with the honeycomb core. This stuff has to be laminated (fiberglass layers) using vaccum bag process. Well since I don't have one of those in my garage, I might be just going with a fiberglass core. It gonna flex a bit more at higher speed, but with somemore anchor points I should be able to get rid of that.

I really doubt that the 2'' of splitter that sticks out of the bumper is going to flex that much.

[viper_707]

please post pics as u make it.

[CrazyCaker]

Ok well ran into a little glitch with the honeycomb core. This stuff has to be laminated (fiberglass layers) using vaccum bag process. Well since I don't have one of those in my garage, I might be just going with a fiberglass core. It gonna flex a bit more at higher speed, but with somemore anchor points I should be able to get rid of that.

No problem. Call me and we'll bag it for ya.

[kz9]

Just bought a Wilwood BBK and a custom Rear BBK off of the US board. 13'' rotors all around!

[RicecookerP5]

^nice. are you going to need spacers, or going with a new set of wheels?

[CulRidr]

Just bought a Wilwood BBK and a custom Rear BBK off of the US board. 13'' rotors all around!

The one Alfredo was selling for dirt cheap? If so, SICK deal!

[Shasta]

^ I'm sure that's it,, quite the system.

[Cocco]

^ i looked at that to (scott told me about it the other night) was a great deal but too expensive for me.

[Mike_Moss]

Link?

[CrazyCaker]

Yeah, Alfredo wanted to trade me a rc hood for those rear brakes but I decided not to do it. They are a PB kit from what I remember.

[CulRidr]

Link?
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123729848&highlight=wilwood

[CrazyCaker]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123729848&highlight=wilwood

He started a new thread? He orginally had them for sale for well over a year, maybe even pushing 2 yrs! He last pm'd me back in Dec asking if I would reconsider the trade.

[CulRidr]

He put up his front AND rears for 900USD...only 200$ more then what he was asking just for the rears not too long ago. SSIICCKK Deal!!!

[CrazyCaker]

He put up his front AND rears for 900USD...only 200$ more then what he was asking just for the rears not too long ago. SSIICCKK Deal!!!

BOTH!? Wow, sick deal indeed! Had he offered that to me as a trade I would have been all over it!!

[CulRidr]

^Yup... Even I considered it, despite having NO need for it whatsoever (oh, and no money :P)

[kz9]

I know the fronts will work, but still not to sure on the rears. But I'll make them work.

[kz9]

Finally got around to installing the TCS mirrors today. I was going to get them wrapped, but being a 2 piece cover it would make it hard to do.

They took a little fine tuning to make them fit nice, but I like them.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2917.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2918.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2921.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2919.jpg

[voy89]

sick. what's that little thing on top of the mirror?

[viper_707]

looks to be the main screw holding the mirror in place. the bar must go all the way through

[voy89]

might be...could n' t tell cuz pics are blury. I thought is somekind of mini gauge or sensor that leads to another gauge

[kz9]

LOL, I think im done for gauges right now. It is a bolt the holds the mirror to the support.

Come to think of it, I am going to be getting a J&S knock gauge. Or trying to fugure out how to make a LED bar to show knock and amount of retard.

As for the blurryness of my pics, thats how they usually turn out. lol

[CulRidr]

Come to think of it, I am going to be getting a J&S knock gauge.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123730801
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123732051

[kz9]

^ I already have a J&S, I want to get the gauge or make my own. I can see the LED on the unit, but not the road. lol So I want to make a little LED bar that I can mount on the dash.

But thanks!

[CulRidr]

No problem :)
And I'll admit that I thought it was rather weird that you such a big build and no J&S...good to know you're "keeping it safe" :goody:

[kz9]

I made a heat shield for the turbo today. Turned out real well, now its off to get powder coated gloss black.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2927.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2928.jpg

[voy89]

creative! how did you mount this?

[kz9]

the turbo came with the brackets that mount to the compessor side. There the pieces that span the 2 bolts. It had 2 of these so I just welding little angle legs from then to the shield.

[CrazyCaker]

Nice job, looks good.

[kz9]

Just arrived today!!!! The willwoods need some TLC to bring back the shine and the rotors are going to be cleaned and painted where the rust forms cause the pad don't touch.

As for the rears........

These are going to be tricky. I am going to need to fab up someway to connect to the stock e-brake system. Not too hard. They are 90 deg from stock. That means that instead of pulling ''down'' the length of the car like stock, these pull accross the car. Im thinking Im just going to need to make new cables from the equalizer, and then bend some teflon lined tubing to make the 90 deg turn at the caliper, and then make a mounting tab on the linkage to fit what kind of cable end i decide to use.

I will also be painting them to match the front.

Ya... its 13''.:D

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2929.jpg

[CulRidr]

So when do you start tracking this car to actually justify having dinner plate sized rotors?

[Mike_Moss]

Hawt! Can't wait to see them on the car!

[kz9]

Hopefully this summer I can make the trip up to some lapping days. Nothing around here as for racing, not even autocross.

What I want to do with it after I get out of the show phase is Time Attack, or actual road course racing. Basicly what Brian does.

[kz9]

Well I test fit the fronts today. Thank god I don't need spacers or new rims. I ordered all SS fasteners, they should be in Friday so I can finish the fronts and move on to the backs.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2933.jpg

[Matjas23]

nuts man, are you going to paint the calipers ?

[kz9]

just the backs

[CulRidr]

in black I assume :P

[kz9]

Ya. And I like the flat look of the Wilwoods.

[RicecookerP5]

sweet! now your brakes look like laser discs instead of cd's :lol:

hurry up and finish and post a pic of the whole car! That's going to look badass

[kz9]

Well the car is on the lift now. Works great! Now I just need to get a rolling bridge jack and make a couple of plates to cover the center so I can park the quads.

[Matjas23]

pictures man!

[Shasta]

Just arrived today!!!!
.:D

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2929.jpg



Cool, 4 sombreros and BBQ parts,,sweet...lol

I'm so f'in jealous. I should have bought those when I had the chance.

[CulRidr]

Cool, 4 sombreros and BBQ parts,,sweet...lol

I'm so f'in jealous. I should have bought those when I had the chance.
But would you actually use them? Kaelen will from what I understand of his wanting to track the car...

[Shasta]

Hell no,, its all about the bling,,hehehe

Seriously for the price they were a steal.

[CulRidr]

^you're telling me. I was pondering it, until I realized it would be dumb to have brakes like that on a car which won't need them, and fitting 15" rims would be an issue...

[prot3g3]

i thought about buying them as well, i knew i needed brakes this spring and for the price made it even sweeter!

these brakes will look dope on your ride .

[Mike_Moss]

Well the car is on the lift now. Works great! Now I just need to get a rolling bridge jack and make a couple of plates to cover the center so I can park the quads.Damn that was quick!

[kz9]

Ya I did the garage door aswell yesterday. Goes right up to the ceiling. Only one thing went wrong...... I opened the door before the door was raised and the car was on the lift. :( I think I scuffed the hood, i am going to wash it tonight and see what damage. Compeltly skipped my mind as I tried to open it. Stupid thing was that it took 3 tries before I noticed what was stopping it from going up.:mad: :p

[CrazyCaker]

Stupid thing was that it took 3 tries before I noticed what was stopping it from going up.:mad: :p

Was there "stuff" involved? :p

If it's the XC hood that got it, let me know and I'll take care of it for you.

[kz9]

I think that was the problem, I wasn't relaxed enough. Seriously:p

Ya I got the hood off of ya, I think it just needs a buff. Looks like it just the clear coat.

[CrazyCaker]

Alright, let me know. I can get another coat put on for ya if needed.

[kz9]

Some pics I took tonight.....

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2935.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2937.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2939.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2940.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2942.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2943.jpg

[dead_cactus]

Damn, nice set up.

[jan]

is that your house s garage?

[CulRidr]

I hate you :P

[1MAZDA]

I wish I had a garage like that! very nice dude.

[kz9]

TOP is always welcome, but its quite as drive....

[RicecookerP5]

Damn that was quick!

indeed. wow I'm jealous

[Thanu31]

wow man, thats amazing

[Mike_Moss]

Sososososossosooooo slickly badass.

Good ***kin' job, man!

[CrazyCaker]

dude that's ***king sick! I love it.

[00bluees]

thats awesome dude, such a sick setup.

[Matjas23]

looks great man!

[CulRidr]

Even though I'm sure you wouldn't charge (much :P), you could have that thing repaid with the amount of installs people would want to do on that thing if you lived closer to T.O....
Seriously though, that's the type of thing I'll be dreaming about when I buy my "dream house" in a few years...

[voy89]

Awsome, good job

[kz9]

I think I have a set of Twiggy's on the way........

EDIT: I do have a set of FI Twiggy cams on the way.... now I need Focus to do my Cam gears..... maybe....

[Shasta]

Where the hell did you get that 4 post hoist?

[voy89]

Where the hell did you get that 4 post hoist?
http://www.toprotege.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47948

[99zomzom]

i hate you, i wish i had all those tools and lift

[kz9]

Well lately I have been noticing a bit of abnomral boost readings and a little bit of what sounded like a exhaust leak.


http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_2958.jpg


Check your manifold bolts yo...:p


I could have swore I put red loctite on them? I guess not. Oh well. I kinda miss working on the car. :D

[Lhun]

Well lately I have been noticing a bit of abnomral boost readings and a little bit of what sounded like a exhaust leak.



Check your manifold bolts yo...:p


I could have swore I put red loctite on them? I guess not. Oh well. I kinda miss working on the car. :D
Glad you found it. :D...
the lift is freaking sick. Nice work man.

[kz9]

Ok well the car needs new rubbers so I went with Falken RT-615 in 215/45/17. I hear great reviews for these tires and the price tag of $800 including alignment isin't too bad ethier.

Also I have most likely scraped the idea of trying to make the cable E-brake work for my rear BBK and decided I am going to go with a hydraulic system. My plan is to use the stock Ebrake handle and make a custom linkage that is going to attach to a Wilwood compact single chamber Master Brake Cylinder. From there I will run a line to a tee and then equal length lines to the calipers and use a double stack banjo/bolt setup.

Yes I know that this in not legal, and if I have a hydraulic failure I am shit out of luck.

[Shasta]

What about a line lock? Illegal but so is the level operated version.

[00bluees]

you could always swap in an automatic.........:puke:

:lol:


hows the progress on the splitter?

[dead_cactus]

Nice choice of tire, you won't be disappointed.

[kz9]

Line lock needs power, unless I get a normally close soleniod, but If that ever loses power I would have no rear brakes.

Splitter is coming along. I needed to order some M6 ss threaded rod to make the hanger rods, so untill I get that im kinda at a stand still. Its all cut out I just need to reinforce it at the hanger areas and mould it up to the bumper.....

[Tw1tCh]

holy! that sounds like a lot of trouble to just get your e brake working

[CrazyCaker]

Splitter is coming along. I needed to order some M6 ss threaded rod to make the hanger rods, so untill I get that im kinda at a stand still. Its all cut out I just need to reinforce it at the hanger areas and mould it up to the bumper.....

Pics!

[kz9]

Well heres some pics. Not much to look at.....

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3017.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3018.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3021.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3022.jpg

[CrazyCaker]

Coming along nicely. What are you using to cut it?

[kz9]

finish cut blade in my jigsaw. Very easy to work with. Files work the best, and drill bits only crack things. I learned alot in the past about working with FG.

[Spin_E!]

I really, really like the final product I'm imagining here. Very nice.

Just a completely unrelated question but did you always have the dual intercooler sprayer rings?

[kz9]

^Yup, one is for Co2 and the other is my Nitrous purge.....


On another note, I got the new tires installed today. They are sick! They fill the wheel wells up nicely. Only one thing I don't like going from a 40 to a 45 is that my car is now one inch higher. Also I might have some rubbing issues. but nothing I can't roll out.

Going to take it for a test drive, and then I will post some pics.

[kz9]

Rides great! It barely rubs on the passenger rear, but it does rub a bit.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3024.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3025.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3026.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3027.jpg

[Shasta]

^ That looks so good...amazing how bumping up a little fills those wells. 215's?

[kz9]

215/45/17

[Mike_Moss]

What tire?

[kz9]

Falken RT-615

[kz9]

Ok well today I worked a bit on the car. I decided to install the hanger rods for the splitter and while I had the bumper off I went ahead and tried to refit the bumper.

Turned out well, but I have to tweak one part a bit......

Before

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3044.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3045.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3046.jpg

Fabrication

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3047.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3048.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3049.jpg

After

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3050.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3051.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3052.jpg

[voy89]

much better, looks like perfect fit.
I had to make some adjustments too to my bumper cuz the tabs were missing and it was sagging a little.

[Shasta]

Fantastic, what a difference.

[CulRidr]

much better, looks like perfect fit.
I had to make some adjustments too to my bumper cuz the tabs were missing and it was sagging a little.
Not quite; my guess is that the "minor tweaking" refers to the bumper next to the driver side headlight which is presently out of alignment.

Looking forward to seeing this car at MOM :)

[kz9]

^you are correct! lol

I had a car coming in for a Pre-Safety and I needed the lift. That should be adjusted tonight.

[kz9]

I think this is the best Im going to get.....

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3055.jpg

[kz9]

Some progress on the splitter.


Support rods installed (not happy with the alignment of them)

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3056.jpg

[joghia]

Car looks awesome. What FMIC are you running? Perrin?

[kz9]

Yup I am running a Perrin.


Also tonight I got the first layer of FG on the splitter....

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3057.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3058.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3059.jpg

[drunkmunky]

I have my splitter hanging about 3/4" from the bumper like what yours seems to do. I'd like to revise it so that it meets flush with the bumper and actually splits the air on top, and below the car. What are your thoughts as to how it is setup right now?


nvm. you are making it flush.

Where did you purchase the alumilite?

[kz9]

^alumilite? I take it you are refering to my core. Its actually Dupoint Nomex Honeycomb. It the thing of the future I guess. Nascar Uses it on their splitter and spoilers. I got Joe to vac-process a layer of FG on each side then I started to mold it to the bumper.

[kz9]

Some more progress on the splitter. I install some nice and wide SS Fender washers where the support rods go to give it more strength and then I put a heavy stran layer of FG on the bottom covering them and adding a little more thickness to it. After that I put on a layer of long hair Bondo Filler and sanded that smooth. I still have to go over it with normal filler to fill the little divits and such.

Then Fliped it over to start on the top. I shaved down the top of the molding lips and added some more FG mat in the places I think more strength would be needed.

Still much more to do like figure out what I am going to do with the middle. I don't know if I will just leave it open so I can get air flow to my tranny cooler or totally mold it up to the bumper. I like the look of another opening. Its not too big tho. Also I have to figure out how I am going to finish the edges. I think I might just cut some small rubber hose down the middle and secure it around the edge. Or I might just roll over some FG and then wrap it in CF. But I think that the egde might start to crack over time and the rubber will help hide that......

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3060.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3063.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3064.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3065.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3066.jpg

[Brian MP5T]

Props, it looks like a lot of work..

At least when you make something yourself, you know it's one of a kind.

[kz9]

Thanks man,

I might have it done for MoM, but not CF wrapped. Just primerd.

[Shasta]

I like how you just get in there and do everything yourself. If its any indication how the rest of the car looks, it will be flawless.

[viper_707]

hey if your gonna be doing any body filler on this use "vette bond" its like the other kitty hair fiberglass fillers but much finer, stronger and easier to work with.

[kz9]

Ya I used that stuff on my gauge pods, worked pretty well. I find it a bit ''powdery'' if you know what I mean....

[dead_cactus]

Nice work. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[kz9]

Well update on progress. I have a bit more sanding to do and then some spot/glaze putty so when I primer it it doesn't look like shit too much for MoM.

I should be fitting it to the car Thursday or Friday thanks god. This saves me another trip cause I'm gonna drop it off to Joe on Sunday so it can get wrapped in CF. Hence why it might look like shit for MoM.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3067.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3068.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3069.jpg

[Brian MP5T]

We have had our run in's in the past, I believe we both have a different idea of what a Protege should be in our head, and we are both focused on that different end-state.

If I look beyond and accept that it's not my car, I totally see the insane amount of work that you have done, and kudos as I think that most of it was done by yourself.

Time, Attention to detail, and Effort.

[CrazyCaker]

Splitter is looking great! Want to make me one next? :p

[kz9]

Brian I have no problem with you, I love what you have done to your car. People have there own in opinions on things and I understand that. No worries man, thanks!


Joe, I do have some of that core left over so we can talk if your serious.....

[CrazyCaker]

Joe, I do have some of that core left over so we can talk if your serious.....

We will talk then. I really like how you've extended it to go underneath. I'm thinking about doing the same since I have no splash guards on my car :p

[kz9]

Well its ready to go on the car. Is not pretty or bright but it will be after I give it to Joe.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3073.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3074.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3075.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3076.jpg

[sixtwosix]

thats sick and going to look even better in cf! So it will be on the car at MOM but not wrapped yet?

[Freestyle3313]

Pics when its on? Will it be on before you leave for MOM?

[kz9]

It will be on for MoM. This way I can drop it off at Joe's and it saves me $100 in gas.

[dead_cactus]

Nice work. How much do you expect this to weigh when its all done?

[Brian MP5T]

It will probably not be that bad, no more than a piece of equal sized 1/2" Ply is my estimate.


PS.. Cement Driveway = ENVY

[CrazyCaker]

^ I think it'll be less then that, since the core is made of Nomex. Really the only weight on it is from the fg and resin.

[Spin_E!]

Dude... That turned out amazingly!!! How many hours do you have into to that?
Can I get on the list with Joe for one of those?

[kz9]

I have probley 30+ hours in it.

Its actually is a bit heavier than I expected it to be. I'd say 5lbs maybe....

[kz9]

It will probably not be that bad, no more than a piece of equal sized 1/2" Ply is my estimate.


PS.. Cement Driveway = ENVY



When you get a cement driveway, don't get resin on it like I did. It actually soaked into the cement and when I went to chip it off it made little craters everywhere. :rolleyes:

[Brian MP5T]

Totally Weak..

[kz9]

Ok well fitment yesterday needed some tweeking but its done!

Not happy with a couple of things mainly the driver side support rod. When I get the bumper re-painted this winter, I will have them fill the hole so I can re-drill it in the proper place.


http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3077.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3078.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3079.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3080.jpg



I also had to make a trunk support real quick. I broke my glass pipe that used to hold it up. :mad:

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3081.jpg

[voy89]

sexy!

[Shasta]

Looks nice. Hey Kellan have you got any tuning numbers on your set up? Curious, not sure what your running for boost, I'm guessing 10 or so.

[kz9]

No dyno yet. I ran a 14.1 at the track when I first got the car back on the road. Bad tune and only 10psi on bald tires, so I wasn't expecting too much. I run 12 psi now with a decent tune, only I have to adjust the Voltage Clamp so I don't get hesitation when I got into boost. I thought I got last time I messed around with it, but seems better, now I'm going rich instead of lean.

The only dyno in Windsor already has claimed one of my engines......

[cruisinblackp5]

What kind of a shot of the juice are you running? Do you have it on a WOT or switch After WOT?

[kz9]

I have the 100shot jets in and its a direct port wet. I have a controller so I am going to set it up for nothing on 1st and most likely 2nd, have it hit on 3rd and 4th. This should help eliminate the mad wheel spin that will come with the shot.

But again, I always can just up the boost and max the power that the tranny will hold, and just use the shot as an aid in getting the boost past 20psi quicker. That was the whole point behind the N2o.

Have not ran the jucie yet, but I will.

[Shasta]

But do you have any idea what a setup like yours would do on a good tune, with no juice of course and not killing it with crazy boost. More curious what it would be compared to a stock MSP. Approximation is all I'm really wondering. Say a streetable daily driver @ 10-12 lbs. maybe 250hp or am I way off.

[kz9]

Id say maybe closer to 300? My buddy has a 2003 Cobra that runs a 12.85 and I took him from a dig and killed him on a roll. Now the street differs for him big time as he couldn't hook up for shit.....

[Brian MP5T]

Proper tune
15 Psi
300WHP

[cruisinblackp5]

I have the 100shot jets in and its a direct port wet. I have a controller so I am going to set it up for nothing on 1st and most likely 2nd, have it hit on 3rd and 4th. This should help eliminate the mad wheel spin that will come with the shot.

But again, I always can just up the boost and max the power that the tranny will hold, and just use the shot as an aid in getting the boost past 20psi quicker. That was the whole point behind the N2o.

Have not ran the jucie yet, but I will.


Cool, good to know, Im looking at doing a direct port as well, just curious as to controllers etc and to how you managed to deal with the spin. I'll probably work mine out over the winter but Im just in the intial research of various DP shots and how everyone finds dealing with different jetting at different cylinders and if say 1 differs greatly from 4 & of jetting is small enough to change for varinances to get even distribution. Let me know when you get around to tuning the N20

[kz9]

Theres a series of jets at the nozzles and at the distribution blocks. I looked into each of the big 3's systems and found that more of the Big Block guys liked the ZEX cause of the equal balance between cylinders.

[Shasta]

I honestly didn't think it would be at the 300 mark, I kinda of thought around 280 max so thats a pretty decent number and I wasn't thinking WHP. A hell of a lot of money to get there but cool. Helps to have that torque too, nice thing about the Mazda.

[kz9]

Well today since its nice I decided to kill the rear fender rust.

Its worse then I first thought. It got in there and started to peel backt he seam and it was everywhere.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3220.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3222.jpg

Got out the air angle die grinder with some medium 3M pads for the outside and used a SS wire brush and 3M oxide grit cloth to get to the inside off the seam. After that treated the whole area to some degreaser and Acetone.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3223.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3224.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3226.jpg

Then I treated the area to a couple coats by brush of Rust Killer grey sandable primer.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3228.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3229.jpg


I cleaned both rear fenders and did a couple coats along the seam. I will be rolling the rear fenders like I did the fronts. So like the fronts I coated the seam with Rust Killer and rolled it, and then coated the whole underside of the fender again. After I get the rear done and rolled I will then apply a coat of Rubberized guard to the whole fender and also start to do the underside of the car.

[CulRidr]

^does that primer prevent the rust from ever come back in that location? Sounds like something I'll be doing next year after my first attempt failed from not doing the inside of the seem.

[kz9]

It says it has rust inhibitor in it. I've used this stuff to paint rusty pipe at work before and 2 years later no rust still.

[kz9]

Ok after rolling the fenders most of the paint applied yesterday that came in contact with the roller came off. So this time I am getting out my airbursh and painting in nice light coats so its not as heavy when drying. Also adding a little heat gun helps cure the light coats faster. Plus rolling the fender opened the seam up all around so I had to clean the seam again and the airbursh helps get the paint in there deeper.

Should have waited longer for it to cure like I did the front, but I have cars coming into the shop today. Oh well, at least now I can put the tires on and get it off the hoist.....

[viper_707]

brush it into the seams so u can get alot in there. it will hopefully creep into areas the u cant reach

[kz9]

^Oh ya I did.....

When I rolled the fender it actually squished out a bit. The seam is right closed up, and with the Rubberized Guard, it is compeltly sealed.

[Tw1tCh]

sweet!!! what brand of prime/paint did you use? im gonna have to take care of the rust on my my hatch, also noticed some in my rear fenders starting.

[kz9]

Rust Killer @ CT

[kz9]

Well I finally started my 2010 mods.


Plans are to get the rear BBK on, Tint the tails, and install my Innovate OT-2 so I can run my datalogging off of my Iphone.

Tails are done, and I can't believe I waited this long. I think it looks WAY better....

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3280.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh66/kzim9/IMG_3279.jpg

Calipers are painted and waiting on the new E-brake cables from Summit. OT-2 should be here in a couple weeks....

[voy89]

it does look a 10000000x better, vht? or tint film

[dead_cactus]

The tails look much better tinted. Nice work.

[kz9]

VHT. They are not perfect, but it will do for now.

[00bluees]

tails look really good, but also quite dark. it gets hard to see in daylight hours. i had my neon tails tinted with VHT (not quite as dark) and if was pretty hard to see the lights during the day, and got worse when the tails were dirty (unlikely with your car :p)

i would hate to get rear ended because someone couldnt see you brake.

and if you do happen to decide at some point to strip if off, laquer thinner works wonders and doesnt harm the plastic lens whatsoever (at least on my car when i stripped it)

[pro5dippin]

^agreed. the tails on my car are vht'd and in the day they are a lil harder to see i bought leds in hopes of remedying it.

[kz9]

Lights show fine through it. I thought at first they were going to be too dark. You can kinda see thru them.....

[psulja]

Here's a little vid I took of the car leaving today, it's not much, but you can kind of hear it if you turn it up....

http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt194/paulsulja/th_KellanLeaving.jpg (http://s611.photobucket.com/albums/tt194/paulsulja/?action=view&current=KellanLeaving.flv)

[andrew2]

^ Paul was giggling like a little girl after getting a ride in your car lol

[kz9]

I most likely will be un-tinting the tails a bit. I got pulled over today for no front plate and the officer mentioned that he could see the brake lights, but an old lady might not be able to. He did not give me a ticket for the tails, but he did for the plate.

I think that my 7th plate ticket in like 2 years, lol. I usually always hang my plate, but it seems like I always get nailed on them quick 5min trips. lol

[AKRISONER]

hey while we are on the subject of the rear of the car, is that CF piece where the trunk keyhole actually CF or is it wrapped, im thinking im gonna be getting a CF trunk but i dont want the standard Painted piece, i want the entire rear to be CF

[kz9]

DG cover......

[AKRISONER]

DG cover......

huh? DG? where is this available from?

[voy89]

huh? DG? where is this available from?
http://www.dgmotorsports.com/vehicles.php?search=61:noidea: