CulRidr's winter loot = big spring install

[CulRidr]

Well, I've been accumulating a LOT of parts over the winter, many of which are in the mail, and here is my to-do list...
Items in red are completed.

Project Growl
Install custom 4-2-1 header
Fix slightly bent header to realign exhaust
Weld in wideband O2 bung in Corksport j-pipe
Install jpipe and MAM midpipe
Install larger diameter j-pipe/midpipe
Get shorty header rewelded and wrapped

Project ZoomZoom!
Install JDM cam
Install full Medieval lightweight pulley set (WP, alt, PS and crank)
Install Corksport SS clutch line
Paint & install valve cover
Install Nyloil bushings
Paint & install Medieval air diversion panel
"Install" Miata Mazdaspeed oil cap
Install NGK wideband and tune MPI piggyback
Swap Cosmo CAI for K&N CCAI in SRI mode
Rebuild engine with higher compression pistons, Twiggys, worked head, and plenty of other goodies
Medieval motor mounts
Transmission
Welded MSP LSD
626 5th gear
New OEM clutch
Engine Block
10.4:1 pistons
New OEM rods
Fidanza flywheel
Balanced rotating assembly
Block bored and honed
New oil pump
AWR oil pan
Head
Eibach Valve Springs
Twiggy camshafts
Speedcircuit Stage 2 head (re-machined for perfect fitment)
Focus custom adjustable cam gears
NSN thermal spacers

Project Stiff
Replace stock MP3 struts with Mazdaspeed Aspec struts
Replace Ground Control coilover sleeves with Mazdaspeed Bspec springs
Install GTspec trailing links
Install GTspec FSTB
Install prototype AXR front endlinks
Install SS brake lines
Change MP3 swaybar for MSP swaybar (same diameter as original...online info was obviously wrong)
Install GTspec trunk cage
Replace all endlinks with RacingLine endlinks
Upgrade front brakes to MSP spec with Hawk HPS pads
Install GTspec ladder brace
Replace GTspec lower tie bar with Autoexe
Replace front swaybar bushings
Install recently bought KRM vbrace/panel
Replace front LCAs with new ones and Pedders bushings
Replace rear lateral arms with Megan Racing or Hardrace adjustable bars

Project Wow1
Replace pitted windshield
Get windows tinted
Paint/install Mintblue grill
Replace current Hi/Lo HIDs with TechOne Bi-Xe HID kit
Refinish headlights (2nd trial needs final compounding)
Install Xpel headlight covers
Install Tribute nozzles
Install rear/front chrome signals and LEDs
Install hood props
"Install" forum decals
Install Mazdaspeed rear plate cover
Install Samco hoses
Replace taillights with stock
Secret project...

Project Wow2
Replace torn driver-side MP3 seat covers with new ones
Install Mazdaspeed door sills
Paint open-style cup holders
Velcro in Mazdaspeed shoulder pads
Install Shaun Darbie Boots
Install matching centre console for cup holders
Install Prosport gauges (with oil sandwich plate, and tapped water temperature sensor)
Install MZ3 auto-dimming compass mirror

Project Boom!
Replace current head unit with MSP headunit
Replace front Excelon speakers with component Excelon speakers
Install Kenwood amp for new speakers
Install RAAMmat?

Other projects
Change timing belt/water pump/etc.
Fix e-brake
Change RR wheel bearing
Properly re-install rear door panel (attempted, won't sit properly)
Fix rust along window trim (PITA)
Fix wiring of present HID (highs not working)
Remove as much rust from the underside as possible
Fix rear bumper/tail light/quarter panel from run-in with a wall...
Replace front passenger side bearing
Replace cat with Bönez high flow cat
Replace EGR with new model
Replace O2 sensor
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Here is the list of what's already been done to the car before the build started, whether by myself - sometimes with help - or by the previous owner:

Exhaust
Wagner shorty header
Racing Beat catback
Corksport hangers

Engine/drivetrain
AWR front MM
custom filled other MM
Cosmo CAI with K&N filter
NGK long-reach plugs
Optima redtop
home-made grounding kit
TWM SS with shifter linkage bushings

Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Ground Control coilover sleeves
AXR clunk fix
GTspec lower tie bar
slotted/x-drilled rotors with KVR pads
painted calipers
painted wheels
Yokohama Neova AD07 tires

Exterior
slightly tinted "euro" tails
Tinted clear sidemarkers
stock grill with top strip painted

[Scooter]

should take about 1.5 hours

[dead_cactus]

I've read that some people are using the Tribute nozzles. What's the advantage over the stock nozzles?

[CulRidr]

Mist over piss
I'll post a video in a sec...

Here's that video

[Mike_Moss]

^ awesome!!!

[dead_cactus]

Originally Posted by CulRidr

Mist over piss
I'll post a video in a sec...

Here's that video

Nice. Did you pick these up from the dealer? If s how much do they cost? Direct replacement over the stock nozzles?

[CulRidr]

I just picked mine up the other day, and it was ~28$/pair at the stealership, and yes they are a direct replacement; no fitment issues. Only hiccup with it is that us Canadians have to deal with the hood heatshield to remove the nozzles, whereas the americans don't.

[red-i]

yeah i'd totally grab those nozzlezezezzzz the stream style sucks anus.

[Kansei]

Originally Posted by CulRidr

I just picked mine up the other day, and it was ~28$/pair at the stealership, and yes they are a direct replacement; not fitment issues. Only hiccup with it is that us Canadians have to deal with the hood heatshield to remove the nozzles, whereas the americans don't.

I win! Why there's a difference in the insulation under the hood I'll never understand.

sounds like a LOT of fun come spring time!

just a word of warning, the brake lines might be a total pain in the butt to get off (even with the proper wrenches made for the job). It took a lot of torching to get mine off, which of course completely destroyed the rubber lines before I even got the fitting removed.

[CulRidr]

^Ya I've heard that. That's why I'm getting it done professionally at my local shop. Great labour rates, and awesome guys in general.

My gf still thinks I'm crazy, considering how much money I've got in this car right now, but I simply love it and am just making it even more fun to drive. Now to decide whether or not to get a lower spring rate...probably going to try the Illuminas with the ground controls first, and then maybe decide whether to lower the rate or not as it's kinda bad right now (I think my shocks are on their way out), but should be better with the improved dampening of the Illuminas...