Speedracr79's Build Thread - Page 3

speedracr79 · August 5th, 2011, 11:13 PM

well heres the newest piece to add to my Carbon Fiber Collection...

it needs a little work gotta be recleared but its no biggie

speedracr79 · September 2nd, 2011, 02:35 PM

just got this new addition to the parts collection...Injen Filter Shield and Hydroshield mine gets dirty pretty quick so this will help keep it clean longer and help with the water

vtec-this · September 2nd, 2011, 06:05 PM

holy ***k i want a CF trunk that looks awsome how much lighter is it than a stock trunk?

speedracr79 · September 3rd, 2011, 02:32 PM

I didnt weigh them but on VIS website states the CF trunk is 13lbs and it weighs about 50% less than the OEM so im assuming its about 25-30lbs for oem.

speedracr79 · January 23rd, 2012, 01:16 PM

Ok well its been a while since ive updated this thread but heres a run down of new parts and progress ive made thus far.

Parts list ive picked up a few since i was last here so here it goes...
SR Motorsports Adj Cam Gears
SR Motorsports Lightweight Pulley Set
F1 Racing 10lb Lightweight Flywheel
GT Spec Trunk Cage
Corksport Rear Strut Bar
Corksport SS Brake Lines
Corksport SS Clutch Line
Clunk Fix
Fiberglass grill
DGM CF Interior Pieces (Speedo Cluster, 1pc Cupholder, and the Glovebox Cover)
Wedge Racing Seat Brackets
03.5 MSP Lip Kit (Front, Rear, and Side Skirts)
MSP Door Panels
MSP Door Sills X2
MSP Tweeter Panels
MSP Center Console
Kenwood 10" Sub
Kenwood Amp
DG Lip
Innovate Wideband
16" Enkei Rims (dont know what kind)
Slim Fans
P5 Fog lights w/ HID Kit X2
4pt Mazdaspeed Harnesses
Harness Bar
Megan Trailing Arms
Corksport SS Brake Lines
Corksport SS Clutch Line
CF Trunk Trim Piece
Weapon R Coolant Catch Can
Weapon R oil Catch Can
Familia Emblem

Im sure theres a few more thats all i can remember off hand the build was put off for a while but is now back on....

speedracr79 · January 23rd, 2012, 01:27 PM

Heres a few pics from before the the motor came out

Heres after we pulled it out

Heres the new motor

Heres some of the mess i made in the back room and storage for a while till its all complete

speedracr79 · January 23rd, 2012, 01:29 PM

That was back in March of last year not much was done since. This was the day I brought her home to her new home with a 2 car garage plenty of work space.
well heres whats been done i just got the roof rack in the mail today

I started stripping off the front didnt get much done but its a start

speedracr79 · January 23rd, 2012, 01:34 PM

Test fiting my new fans just gotta figure out how im gonna mount them.

speedracr79 · January 23rd, 2012, 01:37 PM

This was done a few weeks ago over the weekend definitly a inprovement. Thanks to the help of good friend i was able to get more done.

ill strart off with a few parts i got in the mail. I got my Street Unit sway bar bushing set, hella horns

on to what was done. i put together my clunk fix kit. didnt get to install it yet

also removed my MX6 rear strut bar gonna sell it and install my new to me corksport bar

The main thing was moving the harnesses and parts in the bay, degreasing and painting it black..

BEFORE CLEANING

AFTER CLEANING

PAINTED

speedracr79 · January 23rd, 2012, 01:42 PM

Now that i got the bay done a buddy and I are gonna do a minor wire tuck to clean up the clutter. ill post pics when im done.

Heres whats been done last week IIRC Installed my Clunk Fix and the Corksport Rear Strut Bar

Here it is installed crappy pics ill take some better ones tonight after work

And heres the Strut bar

August 5th, 2011, 11:13 PM	#21
speedracr79 Members Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 227	well heres the newest piece to add to my Carbon Fiber Collection... it needs a little work gotta be recleared but its no biggie __________________ BUILD THREAD l WTB THREAD Last edited by speedracr79; January 23rd, 2012 at 01:03 PM.

September 2nd, 2011, 02:35 PM	#22
speedracr79 Members Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 227	just got this new addition to the parts collection...Injen Filter Shield and Hydroshield mine gets dirty pretty quick so this will help keep it clean longer and help with the water Last edited by speedracr79; January 23rd, 2012 at 01:04 PM.

September 2nd, 2011, 06:05 PM	#23
vtec-this Members Join Date: May 2004 Location: B-Town Posts: 1,533	holy *k i want a CF trunk that looks awsome how much lighter is it than a stock trunk? __________________ Jeff MSP ~ 2003 MazdaSpeed Protege**

January 23rd, 2012, 01:16 PM	#25
speedracr79 Members Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 227	Ok well its been a while since ive updated this thread but heres a run down of new parts and progress ive made thus far. Parts list ive picked up a few since i was last here so here it goes... SR Motorsports Adj Cam Gears SR Motorsports Lightweight Pulley Set F1 Racing 10lb Lightweight Flywheel GT Spec Trunk Cage Corksport Rear Strut Bar Corksport SS Brake Lines Corksport SS Clutch Line Clunk Fix Fiberglass grill DGM CF Interior Pieces (Speedo Cluster, 1pc Cupholder, and the Glovebox Cover) Wedge Racing Seat Brackets 03.5 MSP Lip Kit (Front, Rear, and Side Skirts) MSP Door Panels MSP Door Sills X2 MSP Tweeter Panels MSP Center Console Kenwood 10" Sub Kenwood Amp DG Lip Innovate Wideband 16" Enkei Rims (dont know what kind) Slim Fans P5 Fog lights w/ HID Kit X2 4pt Mazdaspeed Harnesses Harness Bar Megan Trailing Arms Corksport SS Brake Lines Corksport SS Clutch Line CF Trunk Trim Piece Weapon R Coolant Catch Can Weapon R oil Catch Can Familia Emblem Im sure theres a few more thats all i can remember off hand the build was put off for a while but is now back on.... Last edited by speedracr79; January 23rd, 2012 at 02:02 PM.

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September 3rd, 2011, 02:32 PM	#24
speedracr79 Members Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 227	I didnt weigh them but on VIS website states the CF trunk is 13lbs and it weighs about 50% less than the OEM so im assuming its about 25-30lbs for oem.

January 23rd, 2012, 01:27 PM	#26
speedracr79 Members Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 227	Heres a few pics from before the the motor came out Heres after we pulled it out Heres the new motor Heres some of the mess i made in the back room and storage for a while till its all complete

January 23rd, 2012, 01:29 PM	#27
speedracr79 Members Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 227	That was back in March of last year not much was done since. This was the day I brought her home to her new home with a 2 car garage plenty of work space. well heres whats been done i just got the roof rack in the mail today I started stripping off the front didnt get much done but its a start

January 23rd, 2012, 01:34 PM	#28
speedracr79 Members Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 227	Test fiting my new fans just gotta figure out how im gonna mount them.

January 23rd, 2012, 01:37 PM	#29
speedracr79 Members Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 227	This was done a few weeks ago over the weekend definitly a inprovement. Thanks to the help of good friend i was able to get more done. ill strart off with a few parts i got in the mail. I got my Street Unit sway bar bushing set, hella horns on to what was done. i put together my clunk fix kit. didnt get to install it yet also removed my MX6 rear strut bar gonna sell it and install my new to me corksport bar The main thing was moving the harnesses and parts in the bay, degreasing and painting it black.. BEFORE CLEANING AFTER CLEANING PAINTED

January 23rd, 2012, 01:42 PM	#30
speedracr79 Members Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 227	Now that i got the bay done a buddy and I are gonna do a minor wire tuck to clean up the clutter. ill post pics when im done. Heres whats been done last week IIRC Installed my Clunk Fix and the Corksport Rear Strut Bar Here it is installed crappy pics ill take some better ones tonight after work And heres the Strut bar