Joka1's rebuild thread (56K I feel sorry for you)

[joka1]

Well i am back in the USA after 7 1/2 months and i have a bunch of parts to install. Included so far is VTTR 6 pot BBK, New motor at 8.1.1 compression........ Way too much to list. So this is my rebuild journal! I will post pics of the progress as i go. I do not even have my car out of storage yet but i did get some parts today thanks to Supman:
VTTR 6 pot front BBK:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20Back/Brakes.JPG
Newport carton is to show the huge size of these brakes!
Expect alot more pics of everything as i gather it up. I did not have an address here so i had everything shipped to diffrent places!
BTW today is my birthday so i spoiled myself and bought a new tow rig (new to me)
93 Z71 Chevy:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20Back/Truck.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20Back/Truck%202.JPG
Tilt bed car hauler next week (will accomdate any low car)!
Many updates to come!! EST completion date is Early june as long as my new C/F hood comes in soon so I can get that, My evo wing, Rear BC2 bumper and front bumper after it is molded to the paint shop in time!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for looking,
Please keep all posts on topic since i am a mod here i will delete your off topic posts ;)

Rob

[brealmp3]

are those going on just the front or all the way around? did you have the motor built or did you order it from a vendor?

[joka1]

are those going on just the front or all the way around? did you have the motor built or did you order it from a vendor?

Front; I can't afford all the way around :(, I bought C-will's motor and it is sitting at my friends house! :)
Rob

[mazda protege 2]

cant wait to see that thing all done......wanna race ?? :P lol

[L8R]

Sexy!

[Pirana]

that would be great!!! congrats on your new project!!! And new tow rig, hehehe.

[NoVa 2.0]

Welcome back! Can't wait to see the progress (rockon)

[mickeyreategui]

subbin to c want i don't have the money for yet!!!!

[joka1]

subbin to c want i don't have the money for yet!!!!

LOL i dont have the money either ;(
I bought most of these parts over the last 7 months or i have had them waiting in a storage unit for awhile.
If anybody want info on these brakes just PM me or Supman.

Thanks for looking,

Rob

[joka1]

Well it begins today!
I had to use a car dolly since i dont have my trailer yet and to get it on i had to remove my front bumper and intercooler piping. We screwed up and it came off the dolly to fast and ruptured my nitrous line and dented the bottom row on my intercooler but i am just happy to have my car back. I was planning on upgrading my intercooler anyway.
Pics:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20Back/Car%205.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20Back/Car%206.JPG
Plus i gathered all of my parts out of storage today so i will take pics later!
Have a nice day
Rob

[joka1]

Well it began today, Picked up the cherry picker and an engine stand. Turned the car 45 degrees to fill my 2 car garage and give me some room to work. Here are some pics:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/3.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/DSC00357.JPG

I have parts everywhere and it sucks! I can't wait until this is over ;(

Anyway tonight i removed the turbo, the fuel rail and main harness plus other odds and ends.

Tomorrow I pick my motor up, Wednesday my good friend comes up to finish the motor pull and begin build up.

Many more pics to come and this better not take long since i miss my car!

Rob

[mickeyreategui]

good luck!!!! know how it feels missing your baby!!!

[joka1]

Luck i will need!! :( First time pulling this motor and tranny!!

Rob

[sandspeed]

sweet man...I will be doing to the same thing when I get back home.
Car looks badass by the way...;)

[joka1]

ya i just can't wait until i get to drive it down the road again! Then it shall look badass again!

Rob

[GhostMercury]

i cant wait to see the finished product

[djarkitek]

nice! subn!!!

[L8R]

Whao, JICs, nice!

[NoVa 2.0]

Very cool, can't wait to see how it turns out! Good luck (2thumbs)

[Pirana]

(cool)

[Mr. Win]

Rear lip! Rear lip!

Nice upgrades rob.

[Bala]

Nice! Looking forward to some crazy hp #'s with that CR.

Your gonna be happy with your new hood ;): http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3201307&postcount=234

[joka1]

Yesterdays progress!
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/5.JPG
Todays progress after a 3 hour drive!
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/6.JPG

[mazdaspeed777]

Yah Rob! Hope you get it done in time for the Excelerator show July 14th, would love to see this in person. BTW I see you have a Weapon R torque damper, I just got mine in the mail and looking forward to installing it. Did you notice any improvements with it??

[joka1]

I Will be their! So i will see you on the 14th!

[GhostMercury]

i want to see this car. so work all night lol. but thats just me cause i am to impatient

[joka1]

I have to work from 6 AM until 5 PM everyday so an all nighter is out of the question!!

[mazdaspeed777]

I Will be their! So i will see you on the 14th!

Sweet! (friday) (band2) Now I just have to get my car where I want it before the show.

[boostdprotegelx]

NIIICE. i can't wait.

[wolfpackMSP]

I have to work from 6 AM until 5 PM everyday so an all nighter is out of the question!!
Hey I'm just curious what happened to your motor. B/c mine just went zoom, zoom, boom too at 57k freakin sucks I feel ur pain. what makes mine suck even worse is only had the car 2.5 months no mods stock boost.

[Concept MSP]

subbin to see progress.

[JOMO]

Good to see your back home. Now get that beast done. I know you have been planning it for a while now.

[joka1]

never went boom totally, It still runs but it sounds like a can of bee bee's got thrown in it!
watch the video:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/boom,clunk,clunk/100_0999.MOV

22-26 PSI will do that

[joka1]

Todays progress!
The only thing attached to the motor is the tranny and 2 mounts!
Friday it will be out :)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/7.JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/8.JPG

More to come tomorrow!
Rob

[99 Pro]

Good luck dude! BC2 rear bumper going on after this?

[joka1]

BC2 rear/ evo spoiler is going to paint on monday!
The front bumper is going to a diffrent shop to be molded to the lip and repainted on monday!
Once i get my gemani(sp?) hood that goes to the paint shop as well.

First show with everything installed and running is june 23rd in BC

Wish me luck
Rob

[jeg0024]

*subs*:)

[wolfpackMSP]

never went boom totally, It still runs but it sounds like a can of bee bee's got thrown in it!
watch the video:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/boom,clunk,clunk/100_0999.MOV

22-26 PSI will do that

yeah I actually blew the motor there is a 3" wide x 7" tall hole in the radiator side of the block and another hole the size of a baseball in the back 9 of 16 valves broken or bent. I'll post pics of the holes. It's crazy. your car looks great can't wait to see it finished.

[wolfpackMSP]

here r pics of the blown motor.

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z219/wolfpackMSP/DSCF1424.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z219/wolfpackMSP/DSCF1423.jpg

[GhostMercury]

holy shit...deffinatly cant re-use that lol hahaha

[LinuxRacr]

Cynlinder 2 huh?

[jbiird317]

June 23rd to have it up and running is a pretty ambitious goal. i wish you luck man. Looks like ur starting to get somewhere now tho...I def look forward to seeing ur progress...

[joka1]

damn, That is why when my motor started to sound like shit i parked it and never started it again! I am planning on building my stock block up as a spare!

On with progress:
NONE......I worked from 0630 until midnight on thursday so that kinda limits what i can do with my car! Today or tomorrow the block should be out and the head will go to the machine shop!

The 23rd is very ambitious and the only thing really holding me up is the motor and stuff at paint! Besides that it is just installing new parts!
Rob

[mazdaspeed777]

Yah that date is doable. Like you said it is just waiting on parts and service. A couple weekends worth of work and it will be SLAMMIN! Can't wait to see this beest. Good luck on the 23rd in BC(canada)

[joka1]

well the bumper and spoiler are at paint, it will be done next week. The new hood is not here yet so i guess that will have to be a new mod for the excelerator show.
Rob

[joka1]

Allright well i cleaned the garage up today and put up some shelve's. Car is on jack stands and the motor will be out in a few hours!
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/9.JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/10.JPG

[joka1]

Well....... Motor is only held in by the axles. Which i got too fustrated to figure out how to take them out. VTTR big brake kit is on the drivers side and the jic coil over is on the drivers side. I got fustrated with the motor so i decided to put some of my new toys on!!

Any tips on getting the axles out would be appreciated

Rob

[Speed_Racer]

Getting the axles out of the tranny?

[LordWorm]

ooohh yeah..can't wait to see how this progresses!

what numbers you chasing down?

[joka1]

Yup, I think you just pull the half shaft out but i dont know. Anyway here are a few pics:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/11.JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/12.JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/13.JPG
The only thing keeping me from pulling the motor is the axles. Everything else is disconnected/ removed

Rob

[mazdaspeed777]

One thing I have always found when working on my car and I get stuck on a project I will just walk away take a brake and when I come back I just meraculously figure it out. You might want to ask around the MSP section on how to get the egine totally removed for I know many of them have removed there engine. Have you started to prep the new engine? Or is it already to go? Well good luck and good work, and hang in there.

[Falango]

June 23rd...........you gonna have your car at DTP in Vancouver? I'll be down there with 604Club, but not with my car, cuz it will be in the shop. I was hoping to have it ready for the show, but parts aren't gonna be here until tomorrow, car wouldn't be ready until early July. I'll definately look out for ya when I'm there, I definately wanna check the car out.

[LordWorm]

i've seen Twilightprotege remove his axles a couple of times..

I THINK
you disconnect the axles from the control arms, and yank the things out (they are not bolted in..held in by friction/barings)
but shall check.

edit: this might help you out mate... http://protege5.ugly.net/03-13.PDF

[joka1]

June 23rd...........you gonna have your car at DTP in Vancouver? I'll be down there with 604Club, but not with my car, cuz it will be in the shop. I was hoping to have it ready for the show, but parts aren't gonna be here until tomorrow, car wouldn't be ready until early July. I'll definately look out for ya when I'm there, I definately wanna check the car out.

The goal is to make it to DTP, I already registered so i really hope my car is ready!! The new block is built, I just have to get my head to the machine shop for a light port and polish. Then once my cams get here install them as well. I have a rush order i need to put in with ken as well. Holpfully everything will work out!

Rob

EDIT: Lordworm thank you, That is exactly what i needed!

[LordWorm]

no worries dude - anything to see this beast back on the road ;)

[joka1]

The motor is out!!
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/14.JPG

The next stepis get the new motor on the engine stand and start swapping shit over!!
Rob

[mazdaspeed777]

Sweet, So I guess you figured out how to get the axles off. Any word on your head yet?

[joka1]

The head is not off yet, The cams are out, every bolt in the head is off besides the big ass allen wrench in the center!!

Rob

[LordWorm]

please tell me you are going for a "decent" tubular manifold? log manifolds make me want to throw up :P
installing your cams while the head is off or doing it last or what? wheres that happening? :P

what sort of power upgrades you heading for? bigger turbo? more boost? better...everything? details :P

[joka1]

please tell me you are going for a "decent" tubular manifold? log manifolds make me want to throw up :P
I am working on it but for now i may have to keep the log manifold


installing your cams while the head is off or doing it last or what? wheres that happening? :P
I am installing them when the head gets back from the machine shop as long as they are at my house by then


what sort of power upgrades you heading for? bigger turbo? more boost? better...everything? details :P
I was already running 22 psi before so i am pretty sure i dont need a bigger turbo, The head is going to be ported and polished, New intake manifold with the vics removed, Larger injectors, Clutch,Flywheel, LSD, AWR oil pan, Holpfully methanol injection and a few other odds and ends
Holpfully everything will be together by the end of next week
Rob

[joka1]

Well the head is off, We were right and cylinder number 1 wristpin stretched 1/8 of and inch causing the slapping noise! New motor is on the stand and ready to be built.

Empty Bay:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Empty%20bay.JPG
Old Motor:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Old%20motor.JPG
New Motor:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/New%20Motor.JPG
Parts to install:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Parts.JPG

Rob

[Maxx Mazda]

Sweet man. I did mine about a month ago. It's fun at first, buth as it gotten tedious yet?

[joka1]

Ya i am not having that much fun with the project but it is a learning experience!! Engine removal lasted 4 days but only took about 6 hours! Now i am waiting on parts!
So i will have the pass side BBK on and all the JIC coilovers in a few hours!

[joka1]

Pass side BBK is totally on and the JIC A2 coilover is on. I can't do the drivers side side since it is all ripped apart! Now the cleaning begins in the engine bay and i sit around waiting for parts!
Brakes:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Brakes%20pass.JPG

Rob

[mazdaspeed777]

Wow! Props for the hard work. Just keep thinking how amazing it will be when its done and all the dropped jaws(omg)(omg)(omg)(omg) you will see at your shows! lol

[Maxx Mazda]

Which vendor did you grab those VTTR's from?

[joka1]

PM me and i will let you know. Since they are not an authorized vendor. Just to let you know they are no where near cheap!!
Rob

[djarkitek]

looking good man!

[Pirana]

Good job!!! Looking better and better!!!

[joka1]

Good job!!! Looking better and better!!!

Thanks, I just wish it was done so i can relax. I have a show on Friday in Vancouver. Hotel is booked and registration is done! So my life for this week is going to suck. :(

Progress:
None really- the rear tires are off and so are the struts. I got instantly promoted to E-6 by my CAG commander. I got picked out of apx 3000 people to be promoted to E-6. About a 500 dollar pay raise beginning that day.
Sooooooo that means i had to have a kegger at my house last night! About 60 people, 1 keg, shitload of liquor and cases of beer, bonfire, beer pong, drunken badmitten and volleyball. Needless to say i was not very motivated today!
Have a nice day ;)
Rob

[Speed_Racer]

ha ha hah, awesome. its always fun to work on something while intoxicated. I put in an Apexi Turbo Timer for a friend just friday after knocking back a couple. . .it works too.

[joka1]

ha ha hah, awesome. its always fun to work on something while intoxicated. I put in an Apexi Turbo Timer for a friend just friday after knocking back a couple. . .it works too.

I try not to be trashed and work on my car, I have changed a turbo trashed and the next day i found a bunch of vacume lines unhooked and tools in my engine bay. So now i try to stay coherent at least!!
Rob

[LordWorm]

Sooooooo that means i had to have a kegger at my house last night! About 60 people, 1 keg, shitload of liquor and cases of beer, bonfire, beer pong, drunken badmitten and volleyball.

Sounds like an install day at mine or twiggy's place...
shoulda just played "drunken install my new engine"
:)

[Speed_Racer]

screw pics of the rebuild, we want pics of the party! (rockon)

[DeadGeneration]

You're car is going to be totally different when you drive it. I expect you will have some pain in the ass trouble shooting to do when you get it running though.

[Maxx Mazda]

I 2nd that. I triple checked EVERYTHING and still missed stuff.

[nk2a]

you going to be ready for HIN this year? was thinking of going...

[joka1]

You're car is going to be totally different when you drive it. I expect you will have some pain in the ass trouble shooting to do when you get it running though.

I know i will have some issues, My tune will be fooked since m compression will be lower, Bigger injectors, Twiggy cams (if they ever show up), new intake manifold. Luckily my car does not have to drive good by friday! I just need the motor to be installed and look good. If worse comes to worse i can come along it onto the trailor!
Rob

[Maxx Mazda]

Wow man you have alot of work ahead of you. I took 3 days off work and barely got my top end together... (Mind you still also had to drill / tap oil pan, install Haltech, etc.)

[joka1]

Allright well i did not take any pics of the party due to, Well i was drunk! But here is where it was if anybody cares:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/backyard.JPG

On with the car, So far today i have both the JIC coilovers on the rear and i did use the stock endlinks (People say you can't but i had no problem)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Rear%20strut.JPG

Better pics of the BBK:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/BBK.JPG

Allright well today i decided to not rush the engine install and go to my show on friday with no motor installed! I will slam the front suspension and leave the hood closed. I hate doing it but oh well! This will give me time to clean everything and have a good showing without killing myself this weekend!
Have a good day;
Rob

[Falango]

Damn, I wanted to see the motor when you brought it up! Oh well, just tell the judges that your hood latch doesn't work, haha.

[joka1]

No i will just take pics of both blocks and print them out. The NCCA rules state you can't be deducted points for not opening somthing. I will just not get any points for the engine but oh well!
Rob

[bigwoofer]

No i will just take pics of both blocks and print them out. The NCCA rules state you can't be deducted points for not opening somthing. I will just not get any points for the engine but oh well!
Rob

Well then Rob we will just drown your sorrow in copious amounts of beer....

That said, it's better not to rush these things... I can personally remember a few times rushing to install something and winding up having to redo it or worse yet, making things worse by forgetting something...

[bigwoofer]

you going to be ready for HIN this year? was thinking of going...

OH HIN is gonna be off the shizzle

[ForceFed]

No i will just take pics of both blocks and print them out. The NCCA rules state you can't be deducted points for not opening somthing. I will just not get any points for the engine but oh well!
RobThis is true..you wont lose points..but it will kinda of take away points from your overall score....And it kills the judges perception of your vehicle..I used to judge NCCA events such as HIN, so I know how I did it.

And BTW....Almost there (2thumbs)

[bigwoofer]

you going to be ready for HIN this year? was thinking of going...

[joka1]

Well then Rob we will just drown your sorrow in copious amounts of beer....

That said, it's better not to rush these things... I can personally remember a few times rushing to install something and winding up having to redo it or worse yet, making things worse by forgetting something...

Shit paul you will be their! F##k ;)
Yes HIN will be my first real showing with power and a motor!!
I will defiently have a few beers with you!
Rob

[bigwoofer]

Shit paul you will be their! F##k ;)
Yes HIN will be my first real showing with power and a motor!!
I will defiently have a few beers with you!
Rob

mmmmm beer!!!!

Of course I will be there! My car is going to be featured in a small booth :D

[Falango]

That said, it's better not to rush these things... I can personally remember a few times rushing to install something and winding up having to redo it or worse yet, making things worse by forgetting something...

This is why I won't be having my car in DTP this year, just not gonna rush it to get it ready. I was actually looking at HIN in Seattle as well, I may have it ready for that.

[kamon8404]

Thanks, I just wish it was done so i can relax. I have a show on Friday in Vancouver. Hotel is booked and registration is done! So my life for this week is going to suck. :(

Progress:
None really- the rear tires are off and so are the struts. I got instantly promoted to E-6 by my CAG commander. I got picked out of apx 3000 people to be promoted to E-6. About a 500 dollar pay raise beginning that day.
Sooooooo that means i had to have a kegger at my house last night! About 60 people, 1 keg, shitload of liquor and cases of beer, bonfire, beer pong, drunken badmitten and volleyball. Needless to say i was not very motivated today!
Have a nice day ;)
Rob

Well congrats man. I need to be capped to HM1, or i'll never be promoted!!!

[joka1]

Well updates, My rims do not fit over the new BBK. :( I was running a +43 offset 18" rims and i need a +45. SO this aids in my decision to get the 19" Volk TE37's in black. For this show i will run spacers but it is just another setback :bs:
Now I am just awaiting shit from paint and cleaning.
It will be fun at the show nomatter what! Me and 3 of my friends are heading up to party in Vancouver so whatever happens, Happens.
Have a nice night!
Rob

[djarkitek]

that sucks...those volks will look badass though. engine is in then?

[L8R]

19's? Holy crap...

[gimpo2]

ummm how do 19's fit under there? 18's barely squeak by.

[LordWorm]

Well updates, My rims do not fit over the new BBK. :( I was running a +43 offset 18" rims and i need a +45. SO this aids in my decision to get the 19" Volk TE37's in black. For this show i will run spacers but it is just another setback :bs:
Now I am just awaiting shit from paint and cleaning.
It will be fun at the show nomatter what! Me and 3 of my friends are heading up to party in Vancouver so whatever happens, Happens.
Have a nice night!
Rob
thats a MONSTER brake kit

Twillightprotege runs WRX rotors with RX7 calipers, and has no problems getting his 15in TE37's over them... holyshit

how big are your new rotors?

[mickeyreategui]

ummm how do 19's fit under there? 18's barely squeak by.

i've seen 20's before it before, but just not safe for the roads around my way.

[bigwoofer]

thats a MONSTER brake kit

Twillightprotege runs WRX rotors with RX7 calipers, and has no problems getting his 15in TE37's over them... holyshit

how big are your new rotors?

Rob's running the same ones im running. 13+" rotors and a HUGE caliper. here's a pic for reference. I'm running +42 offset to clear my calipers, and i have about 1mm to spare. Note the size of the caliper to the keyboard

http://bigwoofer.net/hosted/brake1.jpg

[joka1]

Ya i dont get why mine dont clear but oh well! I am running a +43 offset right now. I will just get the volks with a +45 offset

[yashart_mp3]

45mm? Wouldn't you want to run a lower offset, around 40mm or so, to clear the caliper?

[joka1]

45mm? Wouldn't you want to run a lower offset, around 40mm or so, to clear the caliper?

Oh ya, I am not thinking right now! Good point!

Rob

[bigwoofer]

Ya i dont get why mine dont clear but oh well! I am running a +43 offset right now. I will just get the volks with a +45 offset

My rims were made to order. Thats the cool thing about ordering work rims. They asked me the dimensions of the calipers and how far they stuck out from the rotor as well as the offset i was going to run and custom built the rims from there. Only drawback was the 3 month wait time LOL

[brealmp3]

any rubbing issues with a 215/35/18 and +40 offset?

[SNike05]

With those gigantic calipers in the front what do you do about the tiny things in the back?

[mazdaspeed777]

With those gigantic calipers in the front what do you do about the tiny things in the back?

The front brakes do most of the braking, that is why alot of people only do a front big brake kit if they can't afford a full. The stock rotors and calipers are good enough for the back.

[SNike05]

The front brakes do most of the braking, that is why alot of people only do a front big brake kit if they can't afford a full. The stock rotors and calipers are good enough for the back.

that I know. What I was leaning towards was it looks stupid. Huge brakes in the front and little things in the back.

[joka1]

New toys finally:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Cams.JPG

[djarkitek]

New toys finally:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Cams.JPG


you finally got them !?! nice!

[mazdaspeed777]

What kind of cams are they? I am assuming they are a step up from your stock cams, correct?

[ProtoType5]

Twiggy Sticks....Custom grinds from Down Under...right???

[Bala]

Twiggy Sticks....Custom grinds from Down Under...right???

Right.

[LordWorm]

better than custom grinds, they are custom built billet cams.... so they have been built to exceed the maximums you can get out of regular garden variety regrinds.

On a turbo, these bad boys should work like a race cam....they are pretty huge for turbo application ;)

I think Joka better stock up his supply of brown undies :)

[joka1]

Well, I didn't make my show on Sat. My shit at paint went behind schedule, The brakes would not fit with 5mm spacers and my engine is not installed! Nothing went right so i gave up and pushed my car back in the corner. I leave for NY tomorrow so once i get back i should have all my parts and have no distractions (really long story short i was with a chick from work and well it ended!) Anyway my car will now become my priority and some volks will be here when i get back! So we shall see how 19" volk TE 37's fit. I had a good push but lost motivation due to way too many parties (I just got back from a 8 month deployment). More updates to come when i return from NY in 2 weeks!!
Rob

[03promaz]

Subbin to see those 19's

[joka1]

Subbin to see those 19's

They will be nice!! Wayyyy to much money but holpfully worth it!
Rob

[03promaz]

They will be nice!! Wayyyy to much money but holpfully worth it!
Rob

Its all good you just got back from deployment. When I get back from Iraq I'm gonna be the same way

[joka1]

LOL, I wish, I paid off every bill i had including my car! So i will have to arrange the money for the rims and a few other things! I am re-enlisting in Jan for about 30 g's but until then i will get a loan!
Rob

[Brian MP5T]

Make sure that you check the shims clearance for the new cams. It is a lot more important that people think.

The Shims are available at Mazda and you can get the SST to adjust them just like the workshop manual states.

If this is not done, you could float a valve at 6000 RPM.

P.S. I have an engine block like that too, We should put them in a grave together and put

FS RIP

on the toomb.

[joka1]

I know the motor is going to be built at a pro engine shop in WA where the shims of the new cams will be checked!! Plus i just got the MAM turbo manifold i have wanted forever so that will be another new addition!!
My old block will be bored .20 over and be rebuilt with a forged crank/rods and pistons and be sitting as a spare for when i blow this block at 28 psi :)
Rob

[mazdaspeed777]

I know the motor is going to be built at a pro engine shop in WA where the shims of the new cams will be checked!! Plus i just got the MAM turbo manifold i have wanted forever so that will be another new addition!!
My old block will be bored .20 over and be rebuilt with a forged crank/rods and pistons and be sitting as a spare for when i blow this block at 28 psi :)
Rob

Good plan! Are you back from New York yet? Is everything lineing up to look like you will make it to the Excelerator show??

[joka1]

I get back from NY on Friday. If everything work out all my new parts will be waiting for me when i get their. I will work all weekend and week on it so we will see!
Rob

[mazdaspeed777]

Cool beans! Well have a good rest of the trip and good luck on the build when you get back. I got a bit of work to do on my car, I will hopefully get it back this week.

[Brian MP5T]

I know the motor is going to be built at a pro engine shop in WA where the shims of the new cams will be checked!! Plus i just got the MAM turbo manifold i have wanted forever so that will be another new addition!!
My old block will be bored .20 over and be rebuilt with a forged crank/rods and pistons and be sitting as a spare for when i blow this block at 28 psi :)
Rob

Glad to hear it, Jus tsomething that sometimes gets overlooked. Congrats on turning a Boom into a Great Zoom (The correct Way, All or Nothing)

[kamon8404]

Did I mention I hate first classes ....

[joka1]

Did I mention I hate first classes ....

Why's that? Single E-6 means i get to have alot more toys.....(New quad, street bike, and car tilt trailer!!!!!!!)

Rob

[mazdaspeed777]

Why's that? Single E-6 means i get to have alot more toys.....(New quad, street bike, and car tilt trailer!!!!!!!)

Rob

lol sounds like you have way to much money on your hands(mj) (mj) (mj) j/k

[joka1]

Money to spend is good!! If i spend it on toys i will use everyday then i will be happy!!
My car i need to finish (which will never truly be done) so i have more money for toys, tools!!

Rob

BTW this winter my entire interior gets redone!! Plan on 4 reapulstered racing seats, alot of fiberglass and more fiberglass in the trunk.......shhhhhh!!!!!!

Rob

[joka1]

Well i just ordered some 19" ADR rims witht he correct offset (Volks will be a X-Mas present to me) A full 4 point cage and my new fuel pump!! 3000 more to spend whenever Ken gets back to me :(
Rob

BTW have i mentioned how much i hate my car right now!!

[joka1]

Just purchased these in 19's
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/New%20rims.jpg
They should work until the winter!!

[Bala]

Noice! (nana)

[joka1]

Atleast they will fit over my BBK so i can drive somewhere!!

[Bala]

Atleast they will fit over my BBK so i can drive somewhere!!

Word. I scrapped my BBK plans so I could keep my wheels.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/bbk3.jpg

[joka1]

Ya but now i will just sell my custom powdercoated 18's!! 19 are always better!!

[NoVa 2.0]

Just purchased these in 19's
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/New%20rims.jpg
They should work until the winter!!

Joka, these are sick man. Props on the build so far! (cool)

[joka1]

Thank you, Like i said they are not the Volks i wanted but they will let me see how well 19's fit and look and i will get my Volks in the winter!!

Rob

[mazdaspeed777]

So why were you not able to get the Volks? Were they not in stock?

[joka1]

No the Volks are too expensive right now, I have to buy all the other parts and a trailer!
Rob

[joka1]

Intake manifold, Gastket set , 38 MM Blue tial wastegat with a .8 bar spring, AWR oil pan, ARP head studs, 4 Point rollcage and a new walbro fuel pump were all ordered the other day. I will be busy next week ;)
Rob

[joka1]

Autometer phantom wideband O2 gauge, ele oil pressure gauge and ele water temp gauge just ordered! They will work nice in the custom gauge pod i have coming!!
Rob

[mazdaspeed777]

Make sure to take lots of pics!(naughty) (hump)

[joka1]

I will, It will be like christmas for the next few weeks!!
Rob

[Maxx Mazda]

The Phantom wideband is sweet. I love it.

[joka1]

The Phantom wideband is sweet. I love it.

Ya i had the cheap phantom o2 gauge, It is not that bad for really lean or really rich but is hard to tune to so that is why i bought the wideband! With the wideband and my pryometer i should be able to get a decent street tune!
Rob

[Maxx Mazda]

Ya i had the cheap phantom o2 gauge, It is not that bad for really lean or really rich but is hard to tune to so that is why i bought the wideband! With the wideband and my pryometer i should be able to get a decent street tune!
Rob

Ya man Autometer uses a Bosch sensor, and I found it's accurate as hell. If you have a standalone, you can get the peak recall feature working (you need a digital full throttle switch, not analog like ours stock) and it tells you how lean you went last time at WOT. I used an output on my Haltech to trigger it at 95% throttle.

[joka1]

I use the MPI now so......... I want the data to tune on the road along with my pryometer!! Standalone will come if i decide to race more than show!!

[Maxx Mazda]

Well the blue wire from the AUtometer goes to your WB logging input, but the brown wire is the WOT switch. Def. a great gauge though. Where is your EGT probe mounted? Mine is about 1" after the turbine, I use it more for turbo temp. than tuning, since my WB is prime, but the gauge can be used for tuning too (within reason, but it's more used for timing than mixture.)

[joka1]

Well it is christmas in July beginning today. So far UPS and Fed Ex have both been here. Still waiting on USPS ;)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Parts%202.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Ex%20Manifold.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Gauges.JPG
Enjoy:
Rob

[Brian MP5T]

That WB02 is sweet, Does it have a min max recall?

[joka1]

That WB02 is sweet, Does it have a min max recall?

Ya it has a peak recall, alarm setting, and a bunch of other stuff i will have to figure out. Plus i have to figure out how to hook the data logging option to my MPI. I have alot of reading to do!
Rob

[Brian MP5T]

I'm liking your Rebuild! Congrats.

[Mr. Win]

Very nice. Im sure you'll be very happy.

[joka1]

New item:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Guage%20pod.JPG
Bad pic but everybody should know what it is!
Rob

[bigj884]

New item:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Guage%20pod.JPG
Bad pic but everybody should know what it is!
Rob

a leadfoot bezel, he actually stopped being a dick and started making them again....lol

i know its a yeller bezel....but i couldnt resist the leadfoot comment

[Maxx Mazda]

New item:

Bad pic but everybody should know what it is!
Rob

Why is everyone copying me?!?!?! (fuoops)

[joka1]

No it was made by someone on the forum, Kinda a one off run thing.

Rob

[joka1]

Why is everyone copying me?!?!?! (fuoops)

Yes but do you have an origional steering wheel pod as well ;)

[Mazdaspeed2oo35]

New item:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Guage%20pod.JPG
Bad pic but everybody should know what it is!
Rob


Hey Joka, Where did you got the Bezel with Pods ? How Much ? I´m dying to get one of those, but i have no idea where to look for, I want it like right of way, i really don´t like waiting when i need or want something, any info will be good for me thanx..

[joka1]

Hey Joka, Where did you got the Bezel with Pods ? How Much ? I´m dying to get one of those, but i have no idea where to look for, I want it like right of way, i really don´t like waiting when i need or want something, any info will be good for me thanx..

Well for one of these waiting is the only option!! I wont disclose who made this one or how much right now. I did wait 3-4 months before i got mine.
I will send a PM to the person who made mine and see if they will entertain making another one!

Rob

[Maxx Mazda]

Hey Joka, Where did you got the Bezel with Pods ? How Much ? I´m dying to get one of those, but i have no idea where to look for, I want it like right of way, i really don´t like waiting when i need or want something, any info will be good for me thanx..

Make your own...

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123638562

[joka1]

Another delivery today:
Tial 38 MM wastegate .8 bar spring
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Wastegate.JPG

[kamon8404]

I can't wait to see the final project. I'm getting all giddy sitting here waiting for it to be done ..

[joka1]

I can't wait to see the final project. I'm getting all giddy sitting here waiting for it to be done ..

Ya i am tired of looking at my car all torn apart in the garage! I want to drive it!!!
A Few more parts and the motor reinstall will begin!

Rob

[mazdaspeed777]

Ya i am tired of looking at my car all torn apart in the garage! I want to drive it!!!
A Few more parts and the motor reinstall will begin!

Rob

So it sounds like you won't make it to the Excelerator show?? Oh well maybe next year, I don't really want anyone to see my car cause its not ready yet but I am going to show it anyways.

[joka1]

Their is no way it is possible. If it was a closer show i would consider it and show with my new motor/turbo on the stand but i dont want to drive 6 hours without a running finished show car!
Next year i will be their to clean up and take best of show!! So i hope you are ready!
Rob


So it sounds like you won't make it to the Excelerator show?? Oh well maybe next year, I don't really want anyone to see my car cause its not ready yet but I am going to show it anyways.

[ForceFed]

New item:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Guage%20pod.JPG
Bad pic but everybody should know what it is!
RobWell now...This looks quite familiar...PM me your thoughts on thi item Rob...Like to know what you think..
And its OK...I made this guys.
However..you're not likely to get me to make another one..I am just bored with them.

[joka1]

Well now...This looks quite familiar...PM me your thoughts on thi item Rob...Like to know what you think..
And its OK...I made this guys.
However..you're not likely to get me to make another one..I am just bored with them.

Well their it is, ForceFed made mine! I can now openly appraize hit fiberglass skill as this piece looks completly stock, my buddy who fiberglasses alot of shit asked if i got this from a custom made mold!

Thanks once again for doing this for me!

Rob

[mazdaspeed777]

Their is no way it is possible. If it was a closer show i would consider it and show with my new motor/turbo on the stand but i dont want to drive 6 hours without a running finished show car!
Next year i will be their to clean up and take best of show!! So i hope you are ready!
Rob

I except your challenge (enguard). lol Yah right, there is no way. Im cool with (second). lol Aspecially for my first show. I don't think I am going to the show either after all, my car is no where ready and I don't think I even have anybody to go with. So hope to see ya next year then, let me know if there are any more shows close to me that I could enter or go to.

[boostdprotegelx]

I except your challenge (enguard). lol Yah right, there is no way. Im cool with (second). lol Aspecially for my first show. I don't think I am going to the show either after all, my car is no where ready and I don't think I even have anybody to go with. So hope to see ya next year then, let me know if there are any more shows close to me that I could enter or go to.
(ACCEPT)

[mazdaspeed777]

(ACCEPT)

lol Wow!(ugh) (headshake (dunno) (hand) (screwy)
Yah some times a get typing a bit to fast

Looks like I found a pet peave. lol

[joka1]

OK so today deliveries.......... PG intake manifold and my New C/F hood; pics to come later tonight!
Rob

[ProtoType5]

Damn, I can't wait to see that hood...I've been jealous of that thing since I saw every guy from B.C. Mazda rolling with the reverse cowl...

Pics ASAP!!!...I guess you should probably concentrate on the engine, under the hood, more than the hood....

[joka1]

Hood:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Hood%205.JPG

I am dissapointed in it but i will not go into details until i hear back from the manufacter!!

[ProtoType5]

Sorry to hear...Looks like the weave isn't nice there in on the front...Might be the reflections, but looks kinda funked up...

I know you've been waiting a long time for it...Should be perfect....

Any work on the build yet??? Or taking a break???

[joka1]

Taking a break and have 3 shipping companies show up each day with new parts!!
I leave for a small det for 3 weeks next week and during that time i am paying to have my new motor put together....... New cams installed and lashed! so when i return it will be time to just drop it in!!
New goal= August 31st i have battle of the imports so i need my motor broke in by then so i can show and race!!
Rob

[ProtoType5]

When's the Battle taking place...Good luck, and if it's down to crunch time...I've got a couple hands that can do some work...Really like to see the beast roadworthy again...

BTW...What PSI are you gonna push this time around???

[joka1]

My new wastegate is a .8 bar! But i will run 24-26 psi at the track with my EBC. Maybe more if the dyno tune looks good and i dont go lean!!

I might have to take some members up on a helping hand!! I have beer and a place to crash (1 spare room with a bed, 1 full couch, 1 recliner, 1 chair thingy and if you are drunk enough 1 bathtub!! ;)

Rob

[ProtoType5]

DIBS ON THE BATHTUB!!!!!!!

Fucking Christ....26psi...Thats unreal man....I'd just like to tighten one bolt, then I can justify braggin to my friends that I did work on that beast...


My new wastegate is a .8 bar! But i will run 24-26 psi at the track with my EBC. Maybe more if the dyno tune looks good and i dont go lean!!

I might have to take some members up on a helping hand!! I have beer and a place to crash (1 spare room with a bed, 1 full couch, 1 recliner, 1 chair thingy and if you are drunk enough 1 bathtub!! ;)

Rob

[joka1]

Lol, No problem man i will let you know, If you dont mind the drive i would appreciate the help! Only on the motor install, I wont bother you with the dirty work! Probally the 2nd weekend in August
Rob


DIBS ON THE BATHTUB!!!!!!!

Fucking Christ....26psi...Thats unreal man....I'd just like to tighten one bolt, then I can justify braggin to my friends that I did work on that beast...

[ProtoType5]

Actually, I wouldn't mind helping out with a little in return...I'll need to road tune my AFC once I get it installed...I know it's probably pointless as far as gains over stock...since I've got basically stockness going on, but I thought it would be fun to actually TUNE a car, not just drive it around and bolt pieces on it....Plus I've got an Autometer W/B I need to install before, so I would actually ask something in return...Driving around for an hour or two while I try to not fuck up my piss-ant engine...

[joka1]

No problem, I am always up to help out!! I have some experience in tuning on the drive (with my MPI) but i am a fast learner!!
Rob

[ProtoType5]

2nd week in August...We'll get your beast a rollin, and we'll tune my little bitch...

[joka1]

I dont know about the rolling part but atleast the motor installed. I have to trailer my car to my buddies house who is a badass welder. My downpipe needs to be shortened and my tube from the turbo to the intercooler needs to be shortened. But once the motor is installed i will be happy!! Start it up atleast!!

Rob

[joka1]

Rims:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Tires.JPG

[brealmp3]

those are looking good

[bazooka joe]

nice indeed

[Rally Ninja]

cool new stuff man. I still want your older Hood! lol

[joka1]

Once my new hood gets finished i will be selling my old hood!!
Rob

[Brian MP5T]

The EVO Style?

Let's see the new one..

[joka1]

Post 171 has a pic of the new hood. It needs to be painted still!

Rob

[99 Pro]

Rear bumper painted yet?

[joka1]

Rear bumper painted yet?

Yup, As did my spoiler. They are not installed yet due to my car sitting against my garage wall with tons of parts infront of it.

Rob

[L8R]

Nice! What happened with the hood? Anyword back?

[joka1]

Nice! What happened with the hood? Anyword back?

Ya they said to give them to monday to figure out what they are going to do. It wasn't cracked or anything from shipping just terrible pitting from when it was made!

Rob

[mickeyreategui]

what tire size are you going to be running with those rims???

[joka1]

215/35/19's, We will see how they fit. Might help me out and raise my car up a little still eliminating my wheel gap. Well see
Rob

[CantCMe]

Rims look nice...u can tell u luv ur ride!

[joka1]

Ooh i love my ride; I hate all the money i am spending right now but oh well. I am addicted and might as well buy the best of everything(besides rims) while it is apart. Like i said the rims are temporary until i buy the volk TE37's this winter. I just wanted to see how this offset and rims size fits!
Rob

[Mr. Win]

The hood is a BIG step! I hated that ViS hood.

[mazdaspeed777]

Yup, As did my spoiler. They are not installed yet due to my car sitting against my garage wall with tons of parts infront of it.

Rob

Sounds like your car is trapped from all the mods! lol

[joka1]

Literlatty it is!!!!!!! I will take a pic tonight but my car is surrounded my new parts/tools!!

Rob

[joka1]

Pics proving I can't do shit right now until i am ready to take up the entire garage again and install my motor apx Aug 6-10 ish

http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Car%20stuck/Car%20stuck%203.JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Car%20stuck/Car%20stuck%201.JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Car%20stuck/Car%20stuck%202.JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Car%20stuck/Car%20stuck%204.JPG

Done give me any grief please, All parts are seperated and proteted from damage!! Gotta do what u gotta do sometime and i dont want my house to become like my last apt with car parts in the kitchen/ living room!!
BTW this is what is parked next to my car (I kicked it to the driveway when i pulled my motor!)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Infinity/rims1.jpg

Rob

It will all be done soon so be patient!!

[Falango]

Damn dude, I thought my place looked insane when my car was in pieces. I had bumpers, exhaust pieces, bottles/buckets of fluids in my living room and kitchen too :D

Looks like you got alot of work ahead of you still, but it'll be all worth it when it's all said and done.

[L8R]

I hate you.

In a jealous way.

[joka1]

I hate you.

In a jealous way.

The only thing that should really hate me is my wallet!! And my car because she has been sitting like that for a month now and tomorrow i leave for a 2 week boat det!

Holpfully by the end of August all i will see is my completed car sitting shiny in it's bay!! (We can all dream can't we)

Rob

[wolfpackMSP]

Dude your car was already bad ass. I don't think I have or know a word to describe what it is gonna be when it is done. WOW!!!! It just makes me wanna put my MSP up for sale and buy a Kia and leave it all a alone. My wallet has taken off and left me in fear that I will abuse it as you have done yours. GL with the rest of the build, you are gonna have a field day tuning that thing If I didn't live so far away (North Carolina) I would be all about helping.

The christmas in July is fun though. I had christmas in June when my motor blew!!!

[Gasological]

God damn, I shudder to think at how much is in that protege. Good goin man!

[neox.286]

damn man

your car is my inspiration...

lol, I need to post up a picture of it in my wallet so everytime I go to spend money Ill see your car and think 'no...I dont need food....' and save up for a build like yours lol

[djarkitek]

updateizlle

[joka1]

Thanks for the kind words, I will not say how much $ is in my car. It is wayyyyyy too much though!

Updates:
I just got back to Washington and had my AWR oil pan, ARP head studs and the rest of my gasket set waiting for me!

My motor is going to a builder to be put together on Friday and then all i have to do is install everything!

I will keep everybody updated

Rob

[S.A.MSP]

wow man, when i was looking at buying my MSP i googled MSP pictures and i saw ur car, i love it, i've had my car for 5 months now and it's been standing for a month and a half due to a blown motor, i am greeving without my car, and you've been unable to drive it for much longer, i don't know how you handle it, cause i can't, mine will only go in for surgery around end of September so i have a long wait still

[joka1]

I could have had my car running probally a week after i blew the motor but then i would be boosting 23 psi on a stock block again! I decided it is better to wait and do the complete build all at once!

Yes it defiently sucks not being able to drive my car but in the end it should be worth it!

Rob

[S.A.MSP]

yea i'm going forged also, should be good for 20ish psi right, or how much do you think a forged built motor would allow?

[Maxx Mazda]

yea i'm going forged also, should be good for 20ish psi right, or how much do you think a forged built motor would allow?

I run 18.

[S.A.MSP]

is that pushing the limit or staying safe, altho, didn't you make ur piston turn into GOOOO Maxx

[Maxx Mazda]

Oh ya, you can do that on 10psi too. Rob ran 22 on a stock bottom end, so it's all how you do it man.

[Maxx Mazda]

Oh ya, you can do that on 10psi too. Rob ran 22 on a stock bottom end, so it's all how you do it man.

[joka1]

Yes i was running 22-23 PSI for apx 8 months. I didn't do any damage to the motor except for stretch a wristpin and screw up my piston rings!

In my opinion is is all in the tuning what you can run safe. I plan to run 15 psi daily and run 25-28 psi on the strip!
It should be fun ;)
Rob

[S.A.MSP]

yea i was running 12 daily spiking 14 and threw a rod out the side, worst sound ever, i've also bent a rod in a completely stock 2.0 ES

[kamon8404]

Yeah I would have to agree that its all about the tune.

Rob, I'm probably going to be coming that way for cold weather medicine training .. maybe I can see the car in person?

[joka1]

Well a quick tease update:

My rollcage arrived today!!
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/DSC00641.JPG

Tomorrow all the parts get moved so i relocate the car to the middle of the garage. Rims, Rear bumper, spoiler, brakes and the cage gets installed! The motor goes to the shop on Friday
;)

Rob

[neox.286]

dude, did you get a new paint job?

I dont see the blue down the side, and I see some 'diamonds clubs hearts spades' design on the front fender...it looks good

any chance we could see what that looks like after you move the car back to the middle of the garage?

[mickeyreategui]

i think those are just new stickers he got.

[CantCMe]

wow...real nice, man.

[neox.286]

well yes, I can tell they are stickers, thats what I meant lol, sorry

but I would still like to see what it looks like cause it looks pretty neat

[Falango]

I think those spades etc. have been there for a while, just blend with the car more than the blue. Did you not take the blue vinyl off a while ago too?

Looking forward to seeing the finished project. You got a heck of alot ahead of ya. Definately wanna see this car in person one day.

[neox.286]

oh

I havent really kept up with his car too much except for this build

I saw it when he got ROTM

lol, sorry

[joka1]

ya the suits ar for my car club project 1. It was applied their during a show and i liked it so i did not take it off. The blue has been removed for awhile!
Rob

[joka1]

Well i finally made a little progress:
Installed today is the BC2 rear bumper (Finally) and the EVO spoiler.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Evo%20spoiler1.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Evo%20spoiler2.JPG
The white tape under the spoiler was just a masking so i didnt scratch the car BTW!

Other progress today, My harness bar is removed and ready for the cage! I might get it in tonight or tomorrow!
Rob

[thaikim]

hey joka lookin good bro, btw where did you get the Evo spoiler?? and how hard was the install??

[joka1]

I bought the spoiler like 2 years ago (B4 Pirana ;) ) from a member here. Install was not that bad, Just cut off one stub per side and tap a new hole! Mine is not fully installed (it is bolted in and all) but i need some black foam stuff to put under it!

Rob

[Maxx Mazda]

I found this GREAT stuff at Crappy tire to use for your spoiler. It's for truck toppers. 1/8th" foam u can cut as required. It would be perfect for ya.

[nk2a]

yo Rob - since your so close - what you say i make a road trip out to your place. Looking for a reason to take the car out on voyage. Plus i'd like to check your ride out :) LMK

[joka1]

yo Rob - since your so close - what you say i make a road trip out to your place. Looking for a reason to take the car out on voyage. Plus i'd like to check your ride out :) LMK

No problem, Just let me know when. With the construction on I-5 right now is probally not the best time to drive north ;). I work Sunday night until Thursday night so I am free on the weekends!!

Rob

[NoVa 2.0]

Damn that spoiler is sexy!

[joka1]

Damn that spoiler is sexy!

TY :)

[joka1]

Well, The weekend is over and all i got done was the rear bumper and spoiler. More updates to come later.
I will leave you with 1 more pic of the spoiler:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/Joka1's%20rebuild/Evo%20spoiler%204.JPG

[mazdaspeed777]

Good progress Rob, saw you got the wheels on as well. I assume your engine is being assembled now? When are you getting it back?

[kamon8404]

Damn that car is so sick ...

[djarkitek]

soooooooooooooooo whatsss going onnnn?!?!

[joka1]

soooooooooooooooo whatsss going onnnn?!?!

Nada, I had a friend fly in for the last 2 weeks so I would rather spend time with her than work on my car. Updates this weekend!!
Rob

[Maxx Mazda]

Ooooooooooo... A "friend" gotcha... :D

[S.A.MSP]

Ooooooooooo... A "friend" gotcha... :D

hahaha, yea friend, is that what they call 'em these days, LOL j/k joka

[neox.286]

man, joka1 and s.a. msp...you two are all gonna be in the same ballpark with pirana when your done...minus the nitrous (and a few other things Im probabl missing), but still...I mean work wise your guy's cars are just going to be amazing

keep reppin up the protege's man, its awesome (thumb)

[ProtoType5]

Next meet at Rob's place...we'll get that damn car finished....If you do cruise up there, I'd be down to roll as well.


yo Rob - since your so close - what you say i make a road trip out to your place. Looking for a reason to take the car out on voyage. Plus i'd like to check your ride out :) LMK

[S.A.MSP]

man, joka1 and s.a. msp...you two are all gonna be in the same ballpark with pirana when your done...minus the nitrous (and a few other things Im probabl missing), but still...I mean work wise your guy's cars are just going to be amazing

keep reppin up the protege's man, its awesome (thumb)


Thanks dude, i really appreciate the support and i know joka does too :-)

[neox.286]

no problem...wish I could do it too though =P

[Mr. Win]

Get some wire in that rear. Make it look complete.

[joka1]

Next meet at Rob's place...we'll get that damn car finished....If you do cruise up there, I'd be down to roll as well.

I need all the help I can get!! Meet at my house this weekend? Install the motor? Sound like a plan? I have 1 extra room, a full leather couch, leather recliner, chair thingy that is confy and a bathtub for people to sleep in!! I supplythe beer/liquor!!! I do need help and motivation!

Honestly all I am waiting on is swapping all the accessories off my old motor to my new motor! But I have been lazy!

Drive up and help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We seen to party every night so I supply the beer!!

Rob

[joka1]

Get some wire in that rear. Make it look complete.

WTF do you mean? I am confused!!

[joka1]

Thanks dude, i really appreciate the support and i know joka does too :-)

BTW I have nitrous :) Plus bigger brakes (which I can't find rims for yet) bigger turbo and BTW NO SPONSORS!! ;) Plus more!! Wait until the winter is over!!!
I love pirana's car but, I plan to surpass it with my own $$$$

Rob

[neox.286]

lol

right on! (rockon)

if I didnt live in central california, and if I didnt have school friday and monday...I would totally drive up and help you out

I would gladly drive that far just to turn a bolt and say I helped on this...pretty much my dream build right there (thumb)