Mazdaspeed meets EFR, ARTech, MS2E
03-13-2015, 11:54 AM
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I love how low I sit, I can't remember the last time I was able to see the entire cluster through the steering wheel. I did take a little getting used to. I kind of had to relearn my cars outer boundaries, but that's not really a big deal.
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03-13-2015, 12:29 PM
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I've been thinking a lot about the diff brace you just installed, I'd love to hear your impressions of it when the time comes.
Also, upgraded to -10 on the oil drain? Any particular reason why? I'm trying to figure out the last of my plumbing and I'm waffling between -8 and -10 for my EFR.
Good progress sir! Props for the updates!
Also, upgraded to -10 on the oil drain? Any particular reason why? I'm trying to figure out the last of my plumbing and I'm waffling between -8 and -10 for my EFR.
Good progress sir! Props for the updates!
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03-13-2015, 02:52 PM
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I've been thinking a lot about the diff brace you just installed, I'd love to hear your impressions of it when the time comes.
Also, upgraded to -10 on the oil drain? Any particular reason why? I'm trying to figure out the last of my plumbing and I'm waffling between -8 and -10 for my EFR.
Good progress sir! Props for the updates!
Also, upgraded to -10 on the oil drain? Any particular reason why? I'm trying to figure out the last of my plumbing and I'm waffling between -8 and -10 for my EFR.
Good progress sir! Props for the updates!
I upgraded my drain line to -10AN as a safety precaution because I had an issue with my Mazdaspeed Mazda3; oil was backing up into the turbo causing the cartridge to fill with oil and make the car smoke when sitting at idle for any extended period of time.
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05-13-2015, 11:48 AM
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little update:
I scored a deal on a spare hood and started cutting for my Singular Motorsports hood louvers.
New MS3 Basic with some added options enroute from Rev as well.
Gen 4 15x9 Bronze 6UL's showed up to accompany my 225 NTO1's for the next set of track days
My parking brake cables for my FM rear brake kit broke over the weekend :( looks like I need to order their "updated version $$"
I scored a deal on a spare hood and started cutting for my Singular Motorsports hood louvers.
New MS3 Basic with some added options enroute from Rev as well.
Gen 4 15x9 Bronze 6UL's showed up to accompany my 225 NTO1's for the next set of track days
My parking brake cables for my FM rear brake kit broke over the weekend :( looks like I need to order their "updated version $$"
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05-13-2015, 04:33 PM
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I got it from automotivetouchup.com. I ordered 3 cans of clear, 3 cans of base, 1 primer and 1 adhesion promoter for around $90 shipped.
I haven't compared the paint on it to the paint on the car yet. I'll post pictures for you when I swap the hoods.
I haven't compared the paint on it to the paint on the car yet. I'll post pictures for you when I swap the hoods.
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05-13-2015, 09:45 PM
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So, the color match on the car is not great in the sun light. I believe this is mostly do to sun fade on factory panels. The spots under the factory spoiler are much closer to the color of the hood.
Under the right parking lot light post at night though... Amazing!
Under the right parking lot light post at night though... Amazing!
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05-14-2015, 03:19 AM
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If it was me, I wouldn't even bother to try and match the paint if I painted it myself and deliberately gone with something different since paint-matching is a real science - if you're off by even a small amount it's very noticeable.
I think this is why many people simple paint their bonnets/hoods black but I reckon a few shades darker than the rest of the car would look better than black.
- you'll probably hate me for telling you this now that you've painted it already :P
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05-14-2015, 09:53 AM
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Nice job on the cuts.
If it was me, I wouldn't even bother to try and match the paint if I painted it myself and deliberately gone with something different since paint-matching is a real science - if you're off by even a small amount it's very noticeable.
I think this is why many people simple paint their bonnets/hoods black but I reckon a few shades darker than the rest of the car would look better than black.
- you'll probably hate me for telling you this now that you've painted it already :P
If it was me, I wouldn't even bother to try and match the paint if I painted it myself and deliberately gone with something different since paint-matching is a real science - if you're off by even a small amount it's very noticeable.
I think this is why many people simple paint their bonnets/hoods black but I reckon a few shades darker than the rest of the car would look better than black.
- you'll probably hate me for telling you this now that you've painted it already :P
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05-14-2015, 04:49 PM
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This is why I keep looking for another NB hood, except I will paint it matte black. 
Then I can start calling it "the great pumpkin" or some nonsense.
It looks fine, becauseracecar
Water injection bruh.
Amsoil makes a funny hydrophobic pre-filter sock for their filters, you may be able to find one that'll fit.
Then I can start calling it "the great pumpkin" or some nonsense.It looks fine, becauseracecar
Amsoil makes a funny hydrophobic pre-filter sock for their filters, you may be able to find one that'll fit.
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05-15-2015, 06:57 AM
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Yeah I know, his car is ridiculously low right now. Taking it to my friends shop to readjust his suspension and raise it up(Teins). They were put in with the clutch and that's how low they settled.
He just got a bunch of work done actually. He is getting a MS2e from Reverant installed too but the tuner wants the clutch broken in first. Don't worry he's on the right path.
He just got a bunch of work done actually. He is getting a MS2e from Reverant installed too but the tuner wants the clutch broken in first. Don't worry he's on the right path.
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