Own a Mazda MX-6? Post Your Pics

[Asuna]

1 gen 2 gen don't matter lets make a Mazda mx-6 picture thread!!!!!!!!!!!! Post one of your best of just post one you liek don't matter.

Ill start ;)
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/asunamazda/mx6goodpics2592.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/asunamazda/mx6goodpics2540-2.jpg

[boahx]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/asunamazda/IMGA0546.jpg YEAH i got finally got my first pic up on the board YAH me thx asuna ha(nuts)

[Sleeper626]

i know its not a MX6 but close enough!!

[Antoine]

Good idea Asuna (thumb)..I almost bought an MX-6 for my first car...Free (bump)

[Asuna]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=112130

Oh that's the same platform so its all good. Very nice car, is that a lip on the front?

[Sleeper626]

its all bone stock on the outside. the lip is factory and the wheels r from a mz3

[alphanumeric]

its all bone stock on the outside. the lip is factory and the wheels r from a mz3

wheels are a nice touch, they look really nice on the car !

edit: here's mine

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w268/flyinmx6/Jun%2023%2007%20Nelson%20Cruise/100_0931.jpg

[dolphin]

Ok.
Here is one from a year ago or so.

[lonatic]

I own a Probe.. VERY SIMILAR to MX6 actually its like the same car...
http://www.largeimagehost.com/HL/rQrFes/IMG_0290%281%29.jpg

[Sleeper626]

Ok.
Here is one from a year ago or so.


i like the wheels and wingless. nice ride

[dolphin]

Sleeper626, thank you. They are BBS wheels from an 80's vintage RX-7 Convertible. We have owned it since May or June 1992.

[Asuna]

I own a Probe.. VERY SIMILAR to MX6 actually its like the same car...
http://www.largeimagehost.com/HL/rQrFes/IMG_0290%281%29.jpg

Yep the Ford probe has the Mazda mx-6 motor in it be it v-6 or the 4 cyl model. Only noticeable differences were the trans mission in the probes were geared a little faster and the suspension was a lot more race inspired from the gate as the mx-6 was more of a luxury setup. As it was to replace the mustang which never happened unfortunately it had to have some go.

93-97 Probe GT = 93-97 Mazda mx-6 L.S. (auto and standard parts are compatible)

93-97 Probe 4 Cylinder = 93-97 Mazda MX-6 R.S. auto and standard are sharing the exact same parts as well.

They were all made in the exact same plant (Ford Plant) I think if you own a 93 Mazda mx-6 it might be from japan. Very sad to see these cars discontinued in 97. Even though there are a fair bit around they have become very cheap for people in school and people who shouldn't own cars to get. Sadly I see lots of them that are just driven as beaters. :( Breaks my heart.

sorry for the rant (boom06)

[lonatic]

Yep the Ford probe has the Mazda mx-6 motor in it be it v-6 or the 4 cyl model. Only noticeable differences were the trans mission in the probes were geared a little faster and the suspension was a lot more race inspired from the gate as the mx-6 was more of a luxury setup. As it was to replace the mustang which never happened unfortunately it had to have some go.

93-97 Probe GT = 93-97 Mazda mx-6 L.S. (auto and standard parts are compatible)

93-97 Probe 4 Cylinder = 93-97 Mazda MX-6 R.S. auto and standard are sharing the exact same parts as well.

They were all made in the exact same plant (Ford Plant) I think if you own a 93 Mazda mx-6 it might be from japan. Very sad to see these cars discontinued in 97. Even though there are a fair bit around they have become very cheap for people in school and people who shouldn't own cars to get. Sadly I see lots of them that are just driven as beaters. :( Breaks my heart.

sorry for the rant (boom06)


no i tottaly agree with you......

[alphanumeric]

I think if you own a 93 Mazda mx-6 it might be from japan. Very sad to see these cars discontinued in 97.
i have a 93 it was made at auto alliance :p but then again mine seems to be the only LS that came in cloth interior, as far as i've seen. i agree about them being discontinued in 97, i had some hope that they'd make the mazda6 in a coupe :(

edit: lonatic, nice wheels !

[boahx]

i love my japanesse car <3 i still have this rare v/cthat i cracked soo madd it was the v6 24dohc japanesse cover oo god i wish i didn't crack it:(

[dolphin]

My 93 LS has a cloth interior and was made in the US. Despite the stiffer suspension setup and larger wheels and tires, the MX-6 LS was actually faster on an autocross course the the Probe GT. At least all of the SCCA G stock championships were won by the MX-6 and not the Probe.

[alphanumeric]

My 93 LS has a cloth interior and was made in the US. Despite the stiffer suspension setup and larger wheels and tires, the MX-6 LS was actually faster on an autocross course the the Probe GT. At least all of the SCCA G stock championships were won by the MX-6 and not the Probe.

yes !!! im not the only one !! :D i'll have the chance to see which one is more superior since someone with a probe GT is coming out to one of our autoXes.
IMO though, i like the body lines of the probe more, it looks sportier. id take a probeX6, probe front, MX-6 rear ;)

[Asuna]

Yeah the 93 ones being from japan gave me some hope :( Oh well. Rumors is rumors.

PICS!

[dolphin]

Alphanumeric,
If you are running stock, one thing to remember is those bigger wheels and tires are heavier and take more power to turn. How much I haven't a clue. Also the 225/50-15 or 225/45 -15 tires will fit on the stock size rims. :)

[Asuna]

There are a very saught after set of wheels for the second generation mx-6's. Those being the FD's. Light in weight and OEM on a RX-7.

:D

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/asunamazda/awesome1.jpg

[dolphin]

Yes. The BBS wheels on my car are from an earlier RX-7. The reason I wanted to use to them is that they were the same size and offset as the OEM wheels, therefor legal for stock class, but much lighter.

[alphanumeric]

Alphanumeric,
If you are running stock, one thing to remember is those bigger wheels and tires are heavier and take more power to turn. How much I haven't a clue. Also the 225/50-15 or 225/45 -15 tires will fit on the stock size rims. :)

thanx for the advice :p !! i've got a set of stocks for autox sitting around in my garage. i've got 205/50/15 falken rt-615s since when i got them i didnt know that i could go up to 225s and stay legal for street tire class :p i can definitely feel the difference between the 15's (running shoes) and 17's (casuals). when the tires wear out, im looking into a set of rota slipstreams (which ill never run on the street) or FD's. i've heard that FD's need spacers though, is that right ?

[Antoine]

I like these types of threads...I'm going to try this one out as a sticky...Hopefully we'll see this thread grow! (thumb)

[dolphin]

Alphanumeric,
So how did the autocross go?

[alphanumeric]

Alphanumeric,
So how did the autocross go?

didnt do as well as i'd expect, i kept swinging the rear out and couldn't get used to the car's quicker accelleration (had some fuel system work done a few days before) hopefully i can learn how to handle the extra quickness by next event on aug 25 :p

[lilchild87]

I don't have a mx6 but i want to buy one, my question is which one is faster??

88-92 mx6 GT --> 2400lbs 2.2 4cyl turbo engine 145hp/190tq

92-97 mx6 LS --> 2600lbs 2.5 V6 engine 160hp/160tq

On my opinion the old one wins from take off

Suggestions please! thx!

[Sleeper626]

1gen all the way.

[dannyboy17]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/cold_raven/whitemx6/whitemx602.jpg

selling it right now, $2700 takes it.

[alphanumeric]

I don't have a mx6 but i want to buy one, my question is which one is faster??

88-92 mx6 GT --> 2400lbs 2.2 4cyl turbo engine 145hp/190tq

92-97 mx6 LS --> 2600lbs 2.5 V6 engine 160hp/160tq

On my opinion the old one wins from take off

Suggestions please! thx!

for outright speed, i'd take the 1st gen, but for looks and decent speed, i'd go with a 2nd gen. mine's not that fast in a straight line, and maybe with a better driver could be faster around corners but it's a fun enough drive for me--VRIS FTW !!! :D

[lilchild87]

thx for the opinions..i thought so too!

But im looking for one in CA what i cant find one

[Asuna]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d14/cold_raven/whitemx6/whitemx602.jpg

selling it right now, $2700 takes it.



SEXY!

[lilchild87]

SEXY!

selling it? why? isn't a good and fast car like all say?

[Asuna]

Not fast, Pretty reliable but at a certain age they need a bit of money put into them.

Think of a Mazda 626, Your speeds are about the same ;) As it is the exact same car chassis and drive terrain.

Not a huge aftermarket for these cars either. Either you go big or go home.

[Asuna]

He was upset with the wheel gap after seeing my car so he decided to cut the springs. Like a good friend I warned him of the dangers and then proceeded to help him.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/asunamazda/PIC_0001-2.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/asunamazda/PIC_0002-1.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/asunamazda/PIC_0003-1.jpg

[alphanumeric]

cut springs = :( i guess just be real careful...

here's an updated pic of mine with the "new" jspecs

[Asuna]

^

Looking good bro. Let me guess you have lowering springs?

[alphanumeric]

^

Looking good bro. Let me guess you have lowering springs?

thanx ! :D ... yeah i have eibachs they work well enough for street/autoX... may i suggest a moderate drop with a 45-50 profile sidewall to lessen the fender gap ? btw what's ur suspension setup ? looks like a nice drop as well

[Asuna]

My set up is cut perches on the struts and coil overs ;)

Slam for pics, nice drop for DD, and al the ay up for the winter!

(alright)

[alphanumeric]

My set up is cut perches on the struts and coil overs ;)

Slam for pics, nice drop for DD, and al the ay up for the winter!

(alright)

nice ! adjustable height FTW :D

how's the coil over ride on the street ? i've been thinking of switching over to ground controls for a while now...

[Asuna]

I was very impressed withthe overall ride. and the further you wind them up the better it gets.

Get K-sports.

[alphanumeric]

I was very impressed withthe overall ride. and the further you wind them up the better it gets.

Get K-sports.

do they come with struts/shocks already ? from what i understand about coil-overs is that they replace the shock/strut and spring.

[Asuna]

They are a shock and strut unit yes, They offer a very versitile adjustment range. I SO WANT THESE AND MARK MY WORDS! Will have them! I mean look how far you can drop withthe sleevs, damn . . ..

http://www.eskimo.com/~hwang/images/mx6/Ksport01.JPG

[AllstarsCanada]

Here are some of mine ;)

http://www.mazdasportonline.com/mag/components/com_hotornot2/phpthumb/phpThumb.php?src=../img/full/20070823175341_1199258500_5fe8e6c297_o.jpg&w=400&h=300&fltr[]=wmt|mazdasportonline.com|12|T|000000|../fonts/1942report.ttf|100|0&f=jpeg

http://www.mazdasportonline.com/mag/components/com_hotornot2/phpthumb/phpThumb.php?src=../img/full/20070823175527_1198958994_93de55c7c0_o.jpg&w=400&h=300&fltr[]=wmt|mazdasportonline.com|12|T|000000|../fonts/1942report.ttf|100|0&f=jpeg

http://www.mazdasportonline.com/mag/components/com_hotornot2/phpthumb/phpThumb.php?src=../img/full/20070823180742_1199220560_e06bb5a630.jpg&w=400&h=300&fltr[]=wmt|mazdasportonline.com|12|T|000000|../fonts/1942report.ttf|100|0&f=jpeg

http://www.mazdasportonline.com/mag/components/com_hotornot2/phpthumb/phpThumb.php?src=../img/full/20070823175621_1198358779_a7b9c7b306.jpg&w=400&h=300&fltr[]=wmt|mazdasportonline.com|12|T|000000|../fonts/1942report.ttf|100|0&f=jpeg

Thanks for looking

Matt
International Allstars

[Asuna]

whats your screen name on 6.com?

I also have a picture/pics of your car. Here is one with the model in it. What was her name again?

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/asunamazda/2044963_20_full.jpg

[ozmojo1]

heres mine. just getting goin after a year now of work on it..
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/ozmojo1/DSCF0001.jpg

[Asuna]

LOVE IT!

Nice lip BTW ;)

[alphanumeric]

Here are some of mine ;)

http://www.mazdasportonline.com/mag/components/com_hotornot2/phpthumb/phpThumb.php?src=../img/full/20070823175341_1199258500_5fe8e6c297_o.jpg&w=400&h=300&fltr[]=wmt|mazdasportonline.com|12|T|000000|../fonts/1942report.ttf|100|0&f=jpeg

http://www.mazdasportonline.com/mag/components/com_hotornot2/phpthumb/phpThumb.php?src=../img/full/20070823175527_1198958994_93de55c7c0_o.jpg&w=400&h=300&fltr[]=wmt|mazdasportonline.com|12|T|000000|../fonts/1942report.ttf|100|0&f=jpeg

http://www.mazdasportonline.com/mag/components/com_hotornot2/phpthumb/phpThumb.php?src=../img/full/20070823180742_1199220560_e06bb5a630.jpg&w=400&h=300&fltr[]=wmt|mazdasportonline.com|12|T|000000|../fonts/1942report.ttf|100|0&f=jpeg

http://www.mazdasportonline.com/mag/components/com_hotornot2/phpthumb/phpThumb.php?src=../img/full/20070823175621_1198358779_a7b9c7b306.jpg&w=400&h=300&fltr[]=wmt|mazdasportonline.com|12|T|000000|../fonts/1942report.ttf|100|0&f=jpeg

Thanks for looking

Matt
International Allstars

OMFG your 6 is by far one of the HOTTEST i've ever seen... i saw it on cardomain and fell in love with it. btw how hard is it to break open the jspecs ? i wanted to paint mine black but most of the people i've asked whether or not to do it said to leave them chrome-y....

asuna: aren't those the ksports ? they look like u can rest ur car on the ground hehe

ozmojo1: sick ass wheels, man--is that a MS lip i see ???

[Asuna]

This thread kix ass!

[Sleeper626]

mx6 are cool but ill take a 626 anyday!!!

[alphanumeric]

mx6 are cool but ill take a 626 anyday!!!

LOL... theyre the same, just one has fewer doors than the other :p we should rename this thread to "Own a G-platform? Post a pic of it!" :D

[Asuna]

Can I rename it haha good point man, TRUE THAT!

[Sleeper626]

do it!!

[Asuna]

cant do it a mod will have to.

(ricer)

[alphanumeric]

mod pweese !!! we love G platforms !!! :D lol

[Sleeper626]

G bodies are the best mazdas ever!!!!!

[flame]

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h255/flame0086/random/PICT0256.jpg

It's bone stock for now, the jeep is my real love. Figured I'll work on it after college, but so far its been a good car. Everything works (except the motor antenna), get anwhere bewteen 30 and 40 mpg. First on the list when I can aford it is a paint job and new exhaust. After that is a new suspension and probably bore out the engine a bit.

[R2s99zoom]

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h255/flame0086/random/PICT0256.jpg

It's bone stock for now, the jeep is my real love. Figured I'll work on it after college, but so far its been a good car. Everything works (except the motor antenna), get anwhere bewteen 30 and 40 mpg. First on the list when I can aford it is a paint job and new exhaust. After that is a new suspension and probably bore out the engine a bit.

you need a hood mounted shovel for the mx-6, too! :D

[Asuna]

Nice looking car, I cant help but notice the hood does not align with the fender on the pass side.

Bone stock how many km?

[94mx6-ls]

Here's mine:

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4043/dsc01090ek6.jpg

Sure are a lot of MX6.com'ers here.

[alphanumeric]

Here's mine:

Sure are a lot of MX6.com'ers here.

very clean !!! i love FD's on 6's... are those mazdaspeed lips ? and where did u get that license plate bracket ?

[94mx6-ls]

very clean !!! i love FD's on 6's... are those mazdaspeed lips ? and where did u get that license plate bracket ?

Yes, thats the Mazdaspeed kit, sides and front. The license plate things were made for a show the car was recently at and this photo is one of the ones I took when it arrived home after the show. They are simply 1/4" ABS plastic cut outs with a vinyl graphic of the original emblem and Mazdaspeed logo on them. Quite simple to make.

[Asuna]

Here's mine:

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4043/dsc01090ek6.jpg

Sure are a lot of MX6.com'ers here.

CLEAN!

Is it a v-6 or I4?

[alphanumeric]

CLEAN!

Is it a v-6 or I4?

im guessing... KL--his sig says LS :p

asuna: what 6 is that in ur avatar ?

[alphanumeric]

MOD !!!

please delete me !!! double post--sorry

[94mx6-ls]

CLEAN!

Is it a v-6 or I4?

Come now Asuna, you should know this car by now...you just haven't seen it with the skirts on it.


im guessing... KL--his sig says LS :p

asuna: what 6 is that in ur avatar ?

Yes its a V6.

The picture in his avatar is of a members car from MX6.com. His screen name is Piers41.

[Inspector 24]

Her name is Carmen :)
http://www.ofmphotos.phanfare.com/show/external/400656/552727/25493748/file.jpg

Here she is with my brother's built '90 GT, somewhere around 230whp 250wtq on Rt. 66 at the Tri-State Mazda Meet:
http://www.maj.com/gallery/ragnarock01/Car-Trips/07-LasVegasMazdaMeet/dsc08523.jpg

Ryan

[alanmx6]

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c107/alanmx6/l_e862f6f83314e06ab5d2739b03db40d7.jpg

[alphanumeric]

Her name is Carmen :)

Ryan

she makes my car want to go wingless :p

alanmx6: how did u make the cover for your headlights ?

[Inspector 24]

she makes my car want to go wingless :p



DO IT!!!

GO wingless!! It's like a hot chick with no underwear :D

Ryan

[Asuna]

Keep em coming guys very nice cars!!

[piers14]

Hi Guys.. Just came across this thread... Here's one from me...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/piers14/Mondello290607VIPMX66_800.jpg?t=1192192640

[Asuna]

Very nice!

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/asunamazda/pier.jpg

[piers14]

Cheers... Here's a fun one...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/piers14/Mondello290607VIP009Piers_800.jpg?t=1192196011

[Asuna]

Cheers... Here's a fun one...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/piers14/Mondello290607VIP009Piers_800.jpg?t=1192196011
(first)

quite possible the lowest one I have ever seen WOW!

[94mx6-ls]

Cheers... Here's a fun one...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/piers14/Mondello290607VIP009Piers_800.jpg?t=1192196011

Brake squat! I have one of those floating around somewhere, but definitely not as high res as that!

[piers14]

Cheers, That's just a lot of front camber, but its a PSed photo in order that I can see what it would look like with the wings trimmed to allow the car to sit lower.. I plan on doing this during the winter off season...

[alanmx6]

there custom covers made by a friend on mx6.com its plexiglass. i made the headlights myself with ballest d2s bulbs and projectors.

[piers14]

there custom covers made by a friend on mx6.com its plexiglass. i made the headlights myself with ballest d2s bulbs and projectors.

Confused.com....

[alphanumeric]

Confused.com....

LOL i asked him about it a few posts back :p

alanMX6: looks really clean, retros are nice, if u have the skill to do them

[Asuna]

http://truemx6.informe.com/viewtopic.php?t=820

[alphanumeric]

http://truemx6.informe.com/viewtopic.php?t=820

i love his car, it's really simple and clean--didn't he do all the bodywork on it ?

[Antoine]

Wow...There are some seriously sweet MX-6's in this thread...I encourage you guys to enter our MOTM contest...There happens to be quite a few "last gens" this month...Check it out! (first)

http://www.msprotege.com/vbb225/ubb/icons/icon2.gif Mazda of the Month 2.0* Enter now for November! (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123684731)

[Asuna]

I have a feeling there are some shy members not adding pictures of their mx-6.

please post :)

[ls six]

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z251/lssix/IM004068.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z251/lssix/IM004057.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z251/lssix/picture0102.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z251/lssix/IM004052.jpg


i love my japanesse car <3 i still have this rare v/cthat i cracked soo madd it was the v6 24dohc japanesse cover oo god i wish i didn't crack it:(

boahx You can get the exact cover from any non supercharged millenia.
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z251/lssix/IM004099.jpg

[alphanumeric]

^ yummy... turbo.... *drool*

hey ryan i took the wing off, she looks SEXY !!!

[R2s99zoom]

^ yummy... turbo.... *drool*

hey ryan i took the wing off, she looks SEXY !!!

Noooooo!!!

remember when steve broke down, and I tried to come to the rescue? I only found you guys cos I saw that wing from a mile away!

I bet you're surprised at how theres a rear window now, tho :D

[alphanumeric]

Noooooo!!!

remember when steve broke down, and I tried to come to the rescue? I only found you guys cos I saw that wing from a mile away!

I bet you're surprised at how theres a rear window now, tho :D

LOL !!! now i have to find another way for u guys to spot me (pirate flag on the antenna ?). rear window visibility is MUCH better !!! i just can't block those damn SUV and idiot high beams now :/

[Asuna]

haha big wing.


That white 6 is clean.

sleeper?

[Asuna]

Yeah I added a couple better ones, didnt realize I had a small one there before. lol

[R2s99zoom]

LOL !!! now i have to find another way for u guys to spot me (pirate flag on the antenna ?). rear window visibility is MUCH better !!! i just can't block those damn SUV and idiot high beams now :/

pirate flag FTW!(alright)

[GOGS]

Hello All I Am New Here And Would Just Like To Show You All My Car, I Have Read That My 626 Is An Mx-6 Elsewhere And Was Wandering If Anyone Could Help Me On This, And Where I Can Get Parts For This 1988 626 Coupe.

[alphanumeric]

Hi and welcome ! i take it you're either from europe or aus. i believe the first generation MX-6s there were called 626 coupes. Do you have the N/A or turbo ? there are a bunch of places online to get parts, i'd search corksport, and talk to sleeper626 :p

[Asuna]

WWW.Probegarage.com

[94mx6-ls]

www.rockauto.com

Don't know if they ship worldwide or not, but they have amazing prices for common maintenance parts which for cars of this age, is much needed.

[ls six]

haha big wing.


That white 6 is clean.

sleeper?


U talkin bout my car???

Lol look closer I totaled it a while ago. The D side fender is a different shade of white the bottom of the bumper oppening is torn (from a log) the fog lights were knocked out and broken(since replaced) it has some parking lot rash that really pissed me off and about a million little rust specs comming through the cheap respray.

But yeah it will definitely be a sleeper when I get it turbo'd.
As it is the cops just dont see it so I atleast have a shorter commute than if it was red or somthing lol.

Arn't you on MX-6.com ?

[Inspector 24]

Nothing wrong with Red :D

Her name was Kitty, and like carmen she liked to lift a wheel :D
http://www.ofmphotos.phanfare.com/show/external/261097/349111/15587747/file.jpg

The predecessor to Carmen, she lost her life to a drunk driver :(

Ryan

[alphanumeric]

The predecessor to Carmen, she lost her life to a drunk driver :(


OMG i saw those pix, it almost made me (cryhard)

are they different kinds of red ? i remember carmen looks a little darker red than the pics of kitty

[Asuna]

Vintage red.

[Inspector 24]

Yes, they are indeed different, IIRC Kitty was Vintage Red as Asuna stated, Carmen is called Passion Rose Mica. However, what inspired her name was the name of a pigment:

Carmine:
http://www.reference.com/search?r=13&q=Carmine

A pigment of a bright red color obtained from carminic acid, and is used as a general term for a particularly deep red color.
Ground Carmine Pigment:
http://webexhibits.org/pigments/indiv/i/100groundPigment/carmine.jpg

http://www.ofmphotos.phanfare.com/show/external/400656/552725/25492593/file.jpg

Braking hard! (she's not really that low in front :p )

Ryan

[alphanumeric]

Yes, they are indeed different, IIRC Kitty was Vintage Red as Asuna stated, Carmen is called Passion Rose Mica. However, what inspired her name was the name of a pigment:

Carmine:
http://www.reference.com/search?r=13&q=Carmine


Braking hard! (she's not really that low in front :p )

Ryan

i like passion rose mica for some reason, it doesn't scream "arrest me, please". hey ryan i see you registered for the autoX this weekend, pm me if you wanna meet up in the morning before rolling out.

[Inspector 24]

Pmed :)

Ryan

[Asuna]

Yes, they are indeed different, IIRC Kitty was Vintage Red as Asuna stated, Carmen is called Passion Rose Mica. However, what inspired her name was the name of a pigment:

Carmine:
http://www.reference.com/search?r=13&q=Carmine


http://www.ofmphotos.phanfare.com/show/external/400656/552725/25492593/file.jpg

Braking hard! (she's not really that low in front :p )

Ryan

That is one sexy mx-6!!!!!1

I might have to paint mine this color.

DAMN. .. . . . . .


For a list of all the paint color codes for the mx-6's from the factory.

Go here,(spin) http://truemx6.informe.com/viewtopic.php?t=815

[ls six]

Hey i noticed a few autocross cars here so heres a link to a brake upgrade I just discovered. http://www.mx6.com/forums/2g-faq-performance/199188-brake-upgrade-how.html#post1914153

it's basicaly what the Mazdaspeed protege came with stock and I suspect that the MS 6 brakes will fit also. Mazda claims the MS 6 brakes are the biggest factory brakes ever on a mazda.

[alphanumeric]

Hey i noticed a few autocross cars here so heres a link to a brake upgrade I just discovered. http://www.mx6.com/forums/2g-faq-performance/199188-brake-upgrade-how.html#post1914153

it's basicaly what the Mazdaspeed protege came with stock and I suspect that the MS 6 brakes will fit also. Mazda claims the MS 6 brakes are the biggest factory brakes ever on a mazda.

do you have any dimensions on the clearance requirements for the upgraded brakes ? it looks great, i just want to know if it will clear 15s since i run the stocks at autocross and i'm looking into lightwieght replacement 15's when these tires die (smaller rotating mass FTW)

[Inspector 24]

Hey i noticed a few autocross cars here so heres a link to a brake upgrade I just discovered. http://www.mx6.com/forums/2g-faq-performance/199188-brake-upgrade-how.html#post1914153

it's basicaly what the Mazdaspeed protege came with stock and I suspect that the MS 6 brakes will fit also. Mazda claims the MS 6 brakes are the biggest factory brakes ever on a mazda.

Hmm...Hawk Doesn't have fitment for the '99+ 626...wonder if ones from a Protege would fit, any thoughts?

If not it may be worth it to have the slightly larger rotors, not for autocross, I've got MORE than enough braking for autocross, but for track days it could be nice to have more material in the rotor.

Ryan

[ls six]

do you have any dimensions on the clearance requirements for the upgraded brakes ? it looks great, i just want to know if it will clear 15s since i run the stocks at autocross and i'm looking into lightwieght replacement 15's when these tires die (smaller rotating mass FTW)

[QUOTE=Inspector 24;3498036]Hmm...Hawk Doesn't have fitment for the '99+ 626...wonder if ones from a Protege would fit, any thoughts?

Mazdaspeed Protege brakes besides slightly different calipers are the same as these.
You can buy parts for either but the MS brakes tend to be priced higher.

At the moment I'm using stock 15" ls wheels up front and 16" probe wheels in the rear. The fronts are pretty close but they will fit fine.

[Inspector 24]

Why the different sizes??

[alphanumeric]

less mass up front, more tread out back???

[Inspector 24]

The undesirable handling characteristics would offset any such gain...

If anything you'd want a larger, wider tire in front for the drive wheels, which is not an uncommon practice for FWD...

For the sake of being able to rotate tires as needed I would choose equal sizes, and tune the suspention as necessary.

Ryan

[ls six]

Why the different sizes??

2 of my LS wheels were bent last winter and one of those was actualy cracked.

I bought some nice probe GT wheels cheap. After a mazda meet in Des moines I arrived home with an inch long piece of saw blade in one tire.

So untill I can afford new tires all around I rock these. It dose give a verry slight rake to it and no one even notices the mismatch unless I point it out lol.

[Inspector 24]

Aaaaah, ok, so not trying to augment handling, but done more out of necessity :)

Ryan

[Asuna]

I hate winter :(

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/asunamazda/PIC_0004-7.jpg

[Inspector 24]

Why, you don't even have any snow yet???

Ryan

[Asuna]

winter to me = cold.

[Sleeper626]

it was 80 today here!!!

[alphanumeric]

it was 80 today here!!!

yeah same here wtf happened to winter ?

[ls six]

Aaaaah, ok, so not trying to augment handling, but done more out of necessity :)

Ryan


Yeah I would consider trying wider wheels up front if I ever buy aftermarket wheels but I see some people "streaching" under and over sized tires trying to augment handling to some extent and i just dont think it's wise.


Just after I had to swap the wheels I took an offramp a little to fast and just about flew off the road. The fronts have brand new tires and the rears are almost bald so I have major over steer.

[Inspector 24]

Yeah, until you start getting crazy (like autocrossing in DSP, Street Mod DP or any other equally nutty class) same size tires are the way to go.

Ryan

[Djlockjaw80]

Here are a few pics of mine.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f150/Djlockjaw80/11-21-07097.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f150/Djlockjaw80/11-21-07098.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f150/Djlockjaw80/11-21-07099.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f150/Djlockjaw80/11-21-07102.jpg

[azian6er]

OLD SKOOL
http://www.msprotege.com/members/azian6er/feb%2040%20deg%2021%202.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/azian6er/mazda%20umich%20pics%20003.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/azian6er/nice%20profile.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/azian6er/nice%20shiny%20carbon%20pic.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/azian6er/reaper%20and%20me%20008.jpg


AND MY KITTY IN BRIDE AND TAKATA FOR NO REASON

http://www.msprotege.com/members/azian6er/simba%20bride%20002.jpg

[alphanumeric]

mmmmmm... CF goodness yummy

[guitardude1568]

heres mine

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x313/guitardude1568/IMG_2822.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x313/guitardude1568/IMG_2842.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x313/guitardude1568/IMG_2010.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x313/guitardude1568/engine.jpg

[Djlockjaw80]

Oh Justin's old car. You must live in Texas.

[Asuna]

E-specs with A-Spec corners?

I hope the trunk is not in the closed position? If it is there are some serious fitment issues to say the least.


All In all not a bad looking 6.

[msp_rad]

here is my old mx6. i love that car, still dont understand why i sold ithttp://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh218/konrad_29/l_011.jpg

[guitardude1568]

Oh Justin's old car. You must live in Texas.

yeah i live in college station

[Asuna]

yeah i live in college station


do you have any better pictures of the car?

[guitardude1568]

do you have any better pictures of the car?

yeah ill post some up after i get off work

[Djlockjaw80]

E-specs with A-Spec corners?

I hope the trunk is not in the closed position? If it is there are some serious fitment issues to say the least.


All In all not a bad looking 6.


No those are espec corners. Also it looks like you need to just lower your trunk latch a little.

[Asuna]

No those are espec corners. Also it looks like you need to just lower your trunk latch a little.

You sure man? They look hella crappy with those nice E's?(shrug)

[Djlockjaw80]

You sure man? They look hella crappy with those nice E's?(shrug)

Here are especs with aspec corners

http://www.mx6.com/forums/gallery/173894-update-e-specs-installed.html

[Asuna]

Rock on.

[Pointbreak328]

I own a protege 5, but give me a sexy turbo v6 mx-6 with an aggressive body and halos anyday! :)

[Inspector 24]

Or better yet, screw the aggressive body kit, throw money at the suspention, wheels and race tires and own Evo's and STI's at the road course :D :D

Some even keep up without the turbo ;) :D

Ryan

[lilchild87]

nice mx6's! As soon as i sell my car i will get the v6 2.5! uqestion, whats the best exhaust option for better performance without having a loud sound, thx!

[alphanumeric]

I have a borla with a high flow, it has a low growl at lower revs and gets slightly louder higher up. Its relatively quiet, but I did have a gutted cat/fart can before so it might just be me thinking its quiet

[lilchild87]

I have a borla with a high flow, it has a low growl at lower revs and gets slightly louder higher up. Its relatively quiet, but I did have a gutted cat/fart can before so it might just be me thinking its quiet

So borla cat-back 2.5 including muffler with gutted cat? sounds interesting, can you post pics? thx!

[alphanumeric]

So borla cat-back 2.5 including muffler with gutted cat? sounds interesting, can you post pics? thx!

no, sorry hehe, I meant that I have a borla cat back and high-flow now, I used to have a gutted cat and fart can

[lilchild87]

no, sorry hehe, I meant that I have a borla cat back and high-flow now, I used to have a gutted cat and fart can

oh ok any gain from that? i was like wow when i saw these videos about the mx6, so fast with just simple bolts on

http://youtube.com/watch?v=W-tBz-EyoXU

http://youtube.com/watch?v=hvuTxH3_jDg&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Fbia0miGYUA

http://youtube.com/watch?v=p62xkiqzY1A&feature=related

enjoy them! :D

[Asuna]

I have a custom made dual exhaust.

[lilchild87]

i just noticed the mx6 v6 comes with two engines, either KLDE or KLZE, and supposing the KLZE has more HP i think thats the one on all the videos above, then the KLDE is not gonna be that fast :( !

[alphanumeric]

oh ok any gain from that? i was like wow when i saw these videos about the mx6, so fast with just simple bolts on


i haven't dynoed it since i got it, but from my butt-dyno, it feels more torquey and doesn't sound like a lawn mower. i've heard people complain that it's a 2.25" but i didn't want to go too big for my exhaust

[Inspector 24]

The MX6 came with the KLDE in the US, and the KLZE in Australia and Japan.

While the KLDE makes 35 less hp, they make the same torque.

Slow? Not hardly. At sea level multiple people have posted very low 15's and even high 14's with no more than bolt ons. FWIW at 4500ft elevation I've run 15.9 @87mph many times, and on my current car ~ 15.5 @87. Now figure that we loose .7-.9 due to elevation, and it's definitely not a slow car.

Ryan

[alphanumeric]

it's definitely not a slow car.


unless you have the automagic :p LOL

[lilchild87]

The MX6 came with the KLDE in the US, and the KLZE in Australia and Japan.

While the KLDE makes 35 less hp, they make the same torque.

Slow? Not hardly. At sea level multiple people have posted very low 15's and even high 14's with no more than bolt ons. FWIW at 4500ft elevation I've run 15.9 @87mph many times, and on my current car ~ 15.5 @87. Now figure that we loose .7-.9 due to elevation, and it's definitely not a slow car.

Ryan

Well thats a good point! btw the black one vs the mustang gt on the videos i posted is the KLDE and he won, there's a quote i dont undertand, how come the probe gt has the same engine but the probe is pretty slow. what ya recommend for the exhaust for better performance? thx

[lilchild87]

i haven't dynoed it since i got it, but from my butt-dyno, it feels more torquey and doesn't sound like a lawn mower. i've heard people complain that it's a 2.25" but i didn't want to go too big for my exhaust

Whats the stock exhaust size 2''? i think if its a v6 you can go up to 2.5'' the bigger your pipes are the more back-pressure you lose (less torque)

[Asuna]

Lets not turn this wonderful thread into a , "OMG it beat a mustang and they are slow cars"

They are what they are. A Mazda 626 with a hot body. A car that in 93 was way ahead of its time and still gets called a 2000 something to date by onlookers that dont know better. Its a car that died out in 97. Sadly it was never really replaced with any other model.

The KLDE and KLZE are silky smooth engines. they are very reliable in many aspects and a truly well built ingenious engine to say the least.

with that said lets not forget about the capabilities of the fsde and the not commonly mentioned fsze, both are the 4 cylinder engines. Like the famous klze the fsze is the japan/Aussie version and yes has more power, due to a better intake manifold and other odds and ends.

as for the "automagic/automatic" If you plan on being liek the majority of the population and not going an extra mile in maintaining you transmission stay away from it. I rebuilt mine without removing it from the car simply dropping it down a bit by undoing some motor mounts and cross members. After the rebuild I have flushed it once a year, and put 40 000km on it since the rebuild. I'm not hard on it and actually have been known to baby it. That does not mean I dont get on it once in a while. My exhaust always begs to be opened up ;)

[Inspector 24]

Probes are around 200lbs heavier than a given MX6 of the same trim level/model year. Not to mention in stock form have a heavier, taller wheel/tire combination, albeit shorter final drive to compensate for the taller tire/wheel combo.

Aside of that, why do you make the generalization that all Probes are slow??

For exhaust, "Ebay" hotshot knock off headers, stock cat (or highflow, whatever) 2.5" free breathing exhaust using a good muffler, and a resonator in the stock location behind the cat so it doesn't sound like ass.

Ryan

[broken]

F2T and the FE3 in my garage is where is at.

R.I.P Aurora
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u37/mr_platano/other%20car%20pics/aurora-1.jpg

Sadly, the last picture I have from here before the accident and the blown tranny/engine. 14's with full stock internals @12.5 psi ftw.

[Inspector 24]

Accident...I know how that feels. What happened?

Ryan

[Asuna]

F2T and the FE3 in my garage is where is at.

R.I.P Aurora
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u37/mr_platano/other%20car%20pics/aurora-1.jpg

Sadly, the last picture I have from here before the accident and the blown tranny/engine. 14's with full stock internals @12.5 psi ftw.

wow seck si

[broken]

Accident...I know how that feels. What happened?

Ryan


lost control on a wet curve and hit a gutter with the front end, and pretty much ripped the whole thing appart. The chasis took a big hit, and between that and the 3rd engine, second tranny, 4th turbo and 3rd engine head, I called it quits. I raced that sonbitch hard at bithlo (orlando SW)

That car was pure beastiality though, we never got to see its full potential because, everytime we launched it at the track, it would break an axle. And when we reinforced the axles, it blew the tranny:lol: whiplash anybody?

[Inspector 24]

Wow, you broke a LOT of stuff...if only I could have your luck...I've got a '89 PGT I've been trying to blow for some time now...20psi with a VF-30 still hasn't been enough, even running it hard multiple times with BFG DR's I've bested 13.7 @105 with a miserable 2.2 60' multiple times...yet...still no boom...no break...

Dyno
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/ca0586d2-31eb-443e-a03f-995d00631373.htm
Runs:
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/823d173f-f2b7-4632-be77-995d005d2c8a.htm

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/682000-682999/682534_6_full.jpg

Ryan

[broken]

Thats a good looking time. And some good looking numbers. I wish had the numbers of my car. Last turbo I put in was a Garrett t3/t4, I was pushing 12psi before blow out. I dunno, for some reason it always broke down, no matter what you did to it lol. Hence my nickname, alwaysbroken.

[alphanumeric]

some pics from the last autoX

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/trancebooster/DSC02997.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/trancebooster/DSC02996.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/trancebooster/DSC02995.jpg


the red one is the fast one

[Inspector 24]

Dude, I like that pic!!

But did ya have to put up one with the stockers and snow tires, the Motegi's are oh so much sexier! :P

And Happy Holiday's Everybody!!!
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h66/dillinr/Carmen/CarmenXmas.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h66/dillinr/Carmen/santscarmen.jpg

And thanks to my Paige for the MSPaint Photoshops :D

Ryan

[alphanumeric]

hehe thanx ! i like that one too it came out great... LOL i took it right when u guys got there, next time i'll get a good one with the tracklites.

LOL those pix are awesome, i didn't know santa autoXed :D

[Inspector 24]

hehe thanx ! i like that one too it came out great... LOL i took it right when u guys got there, next time i'll get a good one with the tracklites.

We'll have to go somewhere for some good shots next time :)


LOL those pix are awesome, i didn't know santa autoXed :D

Neither did he! :D

Ryan

[Asuna]

haha sweet, love the slammed red one alot.

[alphanumeric]

We'll have to go somewhere for some good shots next time :)



Neither did he! :D

Ryan

yeah, there's that side lot next to where we run that sorta overlooks the course and has a nice mountain backdrop

LOL so that's how he gets all those presents delivered eh ? (bow)


haha sweet, love the slammed red one alot.

not fair, you have a red one too hehehe j/k. seriously, his car is awesome though. we rock christmas colors !!! :D

[Inspector 24]

Christmas colors FTW!!! :D

Ryan

[Sleeper626]

well its almost done!!!

[Inspector 24]

Looki'n very clean!

Ryan

[Antoine]

(woowoo) This thread is coming along nicely!

Glad to see a lot of sexy old school Mazda action...Keep 'em coming! (2thumbs)

[alphanumeric]

looks HAWT !!! i wanna see the look on people's faces when you go *pssshhh* :D

[88323GT]

Well, if its anything like my 88 Familia, youle get alot of head turns, but theyl be looking past you for something that looks fast and sleek. Came up to a group of ppl while shifting, and blew off, they all turned around and kept looking behind me when i passed them. Definate sleeper! :D

[Sleeper626]

looks HAWT !!! i wanna see the look on people's faces when you go *pssshhh* :D

thats going to be the best part!!!

[Asuna]

Yeah, I can see immature JDM/ricer loving punks liking that.haha


"OMG that car has a turbo, i want on so bad, omg mom dad!!!"

[Sleeper626]

its lives!!!

[Inspector 24]

That is looking great!!

Very clean, very organized, nice job with the re-orientation of the VAF :)

Ryan

[Sleeper626]

thanx!

[lilchild87]

Nice thread!Btw wondering the best custom exhaust for a mx6 LS for optimal gain without losing torque

thx!

[Inspector 24]

2.5" tubing, manderel bends if you have the $$ and/or resources, use some sort of free flow resonator of muffler in place of the stock unit, and another free-flow muffler at the rear. Done :)

Stock cat is ok, headers are great too :)

Here's something what a good exhaust system should sound like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQIa4k_S0MI

Ryan

[Antoine]

That is looking great!!

Very clean, very organized, nice job with the re-orientation of the VAF :)

Ryan


(mswerd)...I was thinking the same exact thing...super clean and organized...Did you use new hoses and factory parts or just did a lot of cleaning? Looks great (thumb)

[Sleeper626]

(mswerd)...I was thinking the same exact thing...super clean and organized...Did you use new hoses and factory parts or just did a lot of cleaning? Looks great (thumb)

reused parts from the MX6 with replaced wear items like timing belt and water pump and all gaskets. all the hoses were reused and cleaned and painted

[JSpecMx6]

My new 93 Mx6 LS-T i just bought for 600 bucks!!!!

93 Mazda MX6 LS-T MTX.

Has on it...
Shogun Bodykit with Buddy Club rear. Turbo kit w/T3, Ebay Intercooler, Turbonetics wastegate, HKS SSQ BOV, 2.5in Custom Catback Exhaust, TS Short Throw Shifter, 2 10" JL audio wzero subs with a Pheonix Gold amp., 17" wheels, It is leather but like all older cars it is kinda torn.

What is not on the car...
Straight Neck ZE manifold, a pillar for 3 gauges, a pillar for 2 gauges *also holds a water temp gauge and a AEM A/F gauge already*

Plans...
Carbon hood, Carbon trunk, Trade or Sell Turbo kit for a SC kit, Trade or sell Straight neck ZE IM for Curve neck ZE IM, 3in custom catback and go Apexi N1 at an angle, Going with MazdaSpeed 4way Struts and Intrax Springs, 2000 626 Swaybar with Awr swaybar endlinks, Permacool Oil Cooler, Get the ZE cams off my old PGT in the junkyard and install them, After that im gonna paint it Midnight Purple or Flat Black, nd go from there....

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/92probetx/wmpicture-010.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/92probetx/wmpicture-009.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/92probetx/wmpicture-012.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/92probetx/wmpicture-006.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/92probetx/untitled-2.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/92probetx/100_0009.jpg

those are some pretty old pics of his and ill have better ones tommorow!!!

[Antoine]

Welcome...Cool find! The bodykit is circa the 90's and not my style but for 600 bucks I don't blame you for picking this bad boy up...minus the kit...seems like the MX-6 is in decent shape and it should make for a great project car...Looking forward to see those updated pics!

Be sure to keep us updated on your progress as well :D

[JSpecMx6]

yea i updated my post a bit...

[Sleeper626]

the 626 is a blast, it has alot of power and it sailed on the highway. it will funny to catch that first person who isnt expecting anything!!!

[JSpecMx6]

u know im coming for you mike.... (evil) my day will come when i finally beat you lol!!!

[Inspector 24]

That looks like a very fun project!

Couple of questions...why ditch the straight neck for a curve neck? Why supercharger instead of turbo, you will make more power on the same boost level with a turbocharger...

Third...Rims...Meh, sell them and get something better....unless you go with a gooood black, then they'll look good :)

Ryan

[Djlockjaw80]

Here is an update pic of my Mx6.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f150/Djlockjaw80/12-28-07098.jpg

[Inspector 24]

Nice to see you and your hott blackness gracing this thread :D

Yours is another one of those MX6's that I can't help but imagine sitting next to mine...they would compliment each other very very nicely :)

Ryan

[JSpecMx6]

That looks like a very fun project!

Couple of questions...why ditch the straight neck for a curve neck? Why supercharger instead of turbo, you will make more power on the same boost level with a turbocharger...

Third...Rims...Meh, sell them and get something better....unless you go with a gooood black, then they'll look good :)

Ryan

1. Straight neck improves high end HP which our cars already have alot of... and the curve neck improves Low end torque lol which our cars need...

2. Im not down for turbos... and there arent very many SC mx6s... and the whine of that SC is my style...

3. Chrome isnt my style BUT i actually love these they look alot better in person...

[JSpecMx6]

heres the update pics... Turbo kit is off... and its almost done... it cranks over and trys to start up... so im doing the wires and plugs and if it doesnt start til then im gonna redo the timing and it should start... ive already changed the disty and CPS... it use to not even start or anything... so ive come a long way in 2 days... so im happy...

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/92probetx/DSCN0057.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/92probetx/DSCN0056.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/92probetx/DSCN0058.jpg

[JordanTyler]

Here's a pic of my car =)
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9276/1210071510aami2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Inspector 24]

1. Straight neck improves high end HP which our cars already have alot of... and the curve neck improves Low end torque lol which our cars need...

Agreed, however the KL is not a motor built for low end torque, regardless of intake manifold, source of boost, or when you hit the spray on the nitrous, the nature of the short stroke KL, head design and cams are going to give you a motor that makes power and torque above 4k rpm, and not a whole lot below. In the end, I think you'll find that whatever you do, you'll have peak torque around 4500rpm and peak hp around 6000 rpm +/- 300rpm.


2. Im not down for turbos... and there arent very many SC mx6s... and the whine of that SC is my style...

Ok, that's cool :)


3. Chrome isnt my style BUT i actually love these they look alot better in person...

Sounds good :)

What SC are you using again?

Ryan

[lilchild87]

Is it any reason why all you guys have the LS instead of the RS 4cyl? I want to buy a mx6 but the 4cyl one, why? well since it has the better MPG than most of the mazdas i can afford and cuz of its look.

Of course that i'm going to do some basic bolts on and hand work to make it look nice and shiny! :D

Is the RS "fast enough" to beat some of those ricer hondas that we all see on the streets?

Any suggestions or opinions will be appreciated! (thumb)

Thx!

[JSpecMx6]

Agreed, however the KL is not a motor built for low end torque, regardless of intake manifold, source of boost, or when you hit the spray on the nitrous, the nature of the short stroke KL, head design and cams are going to give you a motor that makes power and torque above 4k rpm, and not a whole lot below. In the end, I think you'll find that whatever you do, you'll have peak torque around 4500rpm and peak hp around 6000 rpm +/- 300rpm.

TRUE...



Ok, that's cool :)

What SC are you using again?

Ryan[/QUOTE]

Want to trade for MSP racing harts.... and looking to either do a M90 or M62 shafted kit...

[alphanumeric]

Is it any reason why all you guys have the LS instead of the RS 4cyl? I want to buy a mx6 but the 4cyl one, why? well since it has the better MPG than most of the mazdas i can afford and cuz of its look.

Of course that i'm going to do some basic bolts on and hand work to make it look nice and shiny! :D

Is the RS "fast enough" to beat some of those ricer hondas that we all see on the streets?

Any suggestions or opinions will be appreciated! (thumb)

Thx!
generally, LS's are more prized because there's a better aftermarket support for them. I do believe that the FS motors that came with the RS's are not compatible with a lot of protege parts. I've never driven an RS but from the impression i get from most people at MX6 land, it's not too fast in a straight line. With a little suspension work, im sure u can outhandle many hondas out there.

[Asuna]

generally, LS's are more prized because there's a better aftermarket support for them. I do believe that the FS motors that came with the RS's are not compatible with a lot of protege parts. I've never driven an RS but from the impression i get from most people at MX6 land, it's not too fast in a straight line. With a little suspension work, im sure u can outhandle many hondas out there.

I think the only reason the LS is so prized is do tot he fact you can do the ZE swap.

and of coarse you can do a FSZE swap but they are pretty rare, I think I know of 2-3.. . . (encourage)

the LS has very ample and smooth power, its described as an ingenious design and way ahead of its time in the car and driver mag i have from 93.

[lilchild87]

Thx for the replies, the problem of the RS is that it only has 118 hp when it weights +2600, while a stock 1.6 miata has the same HP and weights only 2250 pounds. Not mentioning its ability to raise revs like crazy cuz' of its gearbox and differential (braindead

[Asuna]

Thx for the replies, the problem of the RS is that it only has 118 hp when it weights +2600, while a stock 1.6 miata has the same HP and weights only 2250 pounds. Not mentioning its ability to raise revs like crazy cuz' of its gearbox and differential (braindead

One pic 4 ya,

http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/8925/pict0572eq2.jpg

[lilchild87]

Nice pic Asuna! Stock internals? psi?

Btw yesterday i saw some mx6 4cyl racing my friend's miata. That dude got raped twice in a row. Now i see how slow the stock RS is!

[Asuna]

Nice pic Asuna! Stock internals? psi?

Btw yesterday i saw some mx6 4cyl racing my friend's miata. That dude got raped twice in a row. Now i see how slow the stock RS is!

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/186/pict0398xl8.jpg

203 HP , At 8PSI, His turbo begins to spool at 2500Rpm.

I cannot wait untill summer :(

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/asunamazda/PIC_0001-8.jpg

[lilchild87]

Damn from 2.5k till RL he might smoke 85% of the cars, thats wicked!

[Asuna]

Damn from 2.5k till RL he might smoke 85% of the cars, thats wicked!

Just thought Id tell ya dude, If you want i can hook you up with this guy. He is very nice and will give you great info.

[lilchild87]

Just thought Id tell ya dude, If you want i can hook you up with this guy. He is very nice and will give you great info.

I appreciate your help thx! I'll let you know when i have my car outside of my door! ;)

[HecklerUK]

Well, only just found this thread... and you can't have an MX6 thread without one of the most well known MX6's in the UK. Probably because it's owned by me... the owner of the UK MX6 owners club. :)

So here's the latest ones taken just before xmas for my insurance valuation.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q6/HecklerUK/MX6%20Pics/IMG_0005.jpg

Mazdaspeed pedals and shift knob, with custom made gear boot gaitor.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q6/HecklerUK/MX6%20Pics/IMG_0008.jpg

She'll look even better with a respray in metallic black.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q6/HecklerUK/MX6%20Pics/IMG_0007.jpg

Still gotta fit this stuff, along with oil catch tank, silicone hoses and lots of other engine bay bling.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q6/HecklerUK/MX6%20Pics/1e7287f1.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q6/HecklerUK/MX6%20Pics/922d9362.jpg

This weekend I'll be taking some pictures of my Silver jspec with any luck.

[XxaltezzaxX]

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2165000-2165999/2165218_10_full.jpg

[Asuna]

Heckler UK VERY nice.

what lip is that 240SX?

Love the wing as well, I gave up trying to get one :(

[HecklerUK]

Front lip is a UK spec Renault Laguna (around 1994), only cost me like 15 pounds and is an almost perfect fit... Over hangs either side by about 5mm.

I do have a proper Mazdaspeed front lip in the closet, just needs painting and fitting when I do the rest of the car.

I've also got another set of Mazdaspeed side skirts for the jspec, and these will also be painted and fitted when I get another Mazdaspeed front lip to go with it.

[CommishBob]

My 93 MX-6
62,000 miles
Very Stock (shady)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/commishbob/Mazda/Mazda010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/commishbob/Mazda/Mazda013.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/commishbob/Mazda/Mazda007.jpg

[JSpecMx6]

lol i wish the kid before i bought my car left the wood grain on and didnt ghetto it by pulling it off and leaving the glue and crap on there.... lol i need to do a junkyard run....

[Asuna]

My 93 MX-6
62,000 miles
Very Stock (shady)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/commishbob/Mazda/Mazda010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/commishbob/Mazda/Mazda013.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/commishbob/Mazda/Mazda007.jpg

all I can say is I hate you!

[Protege5Prncess]

My neighbor has one, and I've always loved it. Maybe if he sells it I'll buy it ;)

[lilchild87]

Just thought Id tell ya dude, If you want i can hook you up with this guy. He is very nice and will give you great info.

I got my car! finally! Did some custom things by my own. So what is this guy doing? turbos or N/A?

[Sleeper626]

here is an update on the 626
http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?bg=000000&image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2146000-2146999/2146610_285_full.jpg

[Asuna]

I got my car! finally! Did some custom things by my own. So what is this guy doing? turbos or N/A?

He has the mx-6 RS he had a custom manifold fabricated and has a turbo set up on the car. VERY CLEAN!

[Inspector 24]

Fresh from the weekend:
http://gallery.mac.com/jeromycamp/100026/DSC_0697/web.jpg

Ryan

[alphanumeric]

hi guys, i haven't been on for a while :p

looks like there's some nice new pixs and sixes here

[Sleeper626]

i was able to test the metal of the 626 against a KLZE powered MX3 and i was victorious! not to bad for a 17 year old car with a 19 year old motor and turbo!

[alphanumeric]

very nice!!!! I wish they kept the f2t for the 2nd gens

[lilchild87]

Ok so i'm on a really tight budget cuz of a family problem, and i can't spend alot but i want a mazda mx6 V6. My dad came up saying that those are not very goo cars to have some faith on, either that the engine won't last or that they might have been raced.

Is that true or not? Then if it is, what about if i get a mx3? Cheap on gas and i can find it on good deals

Help!!

Sorry to post this here but is the easiest way i can get help

[Inspector 24]

They're wonderful cars, have been incredibly reliable and will continue to do so. They key as with ANY used car is you must get a good one. A shitty honda will be no better than a shitty MX6, and yes, chances are it may have been raced, although not as likely compared to buying a Civic with Altezzas and a fart can.

The most important thing you can do in buying any new car is have it examined by a shop you know and trust. :)

If you find an MX6 that's been maintained, had regular service ect ect it will provide as reliable transportation as anything of comparable year and mileage.

As a bonus, it will be a lot more enjoyable to drive :D

Ryan

[Asuna]

buy mine.

http://moncton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-under-5K-Mazda-Mx-6-Mystere-L-S-V-6-Automatic-W0QQAdIdZ47970899

[alphanumeric]

took some new pix a few weeks ago...
new shoes, wingless, and red-out (m-edition style) tails

http://a843.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/54/l_658ec0d890e8789b5523ca5658874172.jpg

http://a612.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/54/l_0d425356dbfdb2ecf8b3a13cde2554fb.jpg

http://a356.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/43/l_5700a4d3108a8eadefe26c12dcc41263.jpg

[Inspector 24]

:lol:You still have the tape :lol:

Looking good!! What brand/size wheels? What tires did you go with?

Ryan

[lilchild87]

Ok sorry i been out for a while but i found a 1G mx6 DX for only $1000 (maybe negotiable) 174k miles, 5 speed, no mods and it been well taken cared of. No rips or dings, clean title, the guy had it for 8 years. What you guys think? i need a good and reliable car so bad to go to work and college.

Also thinking on mods, i/e, shave heads and bore cyls with a new set of rings (naughty)

Can i kill some of those ricer on the streets with this 1G?

thx! any comments welcome!

(cabpatch)

[Inspector 24]

Interesting place to post such a question...in a picture thread ;)

But what the hell, I'll entertain your question. With a DX, and those mods and pretty much every other one in the books you'll be happy to get 170hp from the engine.

If you want a car to go fast on the cheap, pass on the DX and find yourself a GT. Starts you out with a turbo, and your dollar spent will return you four times the horsepower.

Ryan

[piers14]

Here are a few of my car from my last race....

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/piers14/08ccr_209_original_800.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y9/piers14/08ccr_179_800.jpg

[Pighunter]

Here's mine. I just live in the right town to get that lic plate. Custom interior and some exterior (205/60R16) and engine (Spec1 clutch, light flywheel, XS header) mods.

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/2236/ledergd7.th.jpg (http://img75.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ledergd7.jpg)

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/928/vornxo1.th.jpg (http://img252.imageshack.us/my.php?image=vornxo1.jpg)

[lilchild87]

Interesting place to post such a question...in a picture thread ;)

But what the hell, I'll entertain your question. With a DX, and those mods and pretty much every other one in the books you'll be happy to get 170hp from the engine.

If you want a car to go fast on the cheap, pass on the DX and find yourself a GT. Starts you out with a turbo, and your dollar spent will return you four times the horsepower.

Ryan

Well i would like to get a GT but like i said i need a car soon! And for the price i think it's a good choice. Is it a loyal car where it would take me more than just from A to B?

[alphanumeric]

:lol:You still have the tape :lol:

Looking good!! What brand/size wheels? What tires did you go with?

Ryan

lol thanks !!! the tape has been on there so long that i bet it's a different color under :p

they're rota p45fs 17x7.5 i stayed with my same street tires ze-512s in 215/45/17 i'm thinking about gettin azenis for the street too though maybe in 225s

i like these better than the motegis since they're a tad lighter and wider, it feels a little more planted.

also, +1 on getting a 1g GT. they are AWESOME, IMO, they have more potential for sheer speed than the 2gs. piers, your car gives me soo much hope :D.

pighunter: is that a stock interior ???? (nice license plate BTW)

[Pighunter]

lpighunter: is that a stock interior ???? (nice license plate BTW)

:) No, not quite. I had some spare money from a car accident. Used it the right way, to get rid of these once-been-blue interior. Middle is sand colored alcantara with brown leather sides. One in a while I do some more parts. Next ones may be dashboard.

[alphanumeric]

:) No, not quite. I had some spare money from a car accident. Used it the right way, to get rid of these once-been-blue interior. Middle is sand colored alcantara with brown leather sides. One in a while I do some more parts. Next ones may be dashboard.
i like it ! alcantara is uber comfortable--did u do the work yourself ?

[Pighunter]

-did u do the work yourself ?

Parts of it. I stripped the seats. Sewing was done by a professional according to the old seat fabrics. Then I put it back on (and installed also the pneumatic shape changing modules off a Ford Probe). Also did some foam modifications to get a more comfortable fit.

Luckily, these seat fabrics are not glued to the foam. Only fixed with clamps, about 90 per seat(boom08)

[OhSchnapps]

Stupid question: does a 626 count as an MX-6?

[alphanumeric]

Parts of it. I stripped the seats. Sewing was done by a professional according to the old seat fabrics. Then I put it back on (and installed also the pneumatic shape changing modules off a Ford Probe). Also did some foam modifications to get a more comfortable fit.

Luckily, these seat fabrics are not glued to the foam. Only fixed with clamps, about 90 per seat(boom08)

that's pretty cheap for interior and it looks awesome

ohschnapps: the only main difference is in the number of doors they have. i call mine a 626 sometimes

[OhSchnapps]

Well the body style is different between the cars in this thread and mine, as well. K, maybe i'll post pics of my 626 later.

[alphanumeric]

it's all good !!! we got love for all G-platforms here :D

[Asuna]

it's all good !!! we got love for all G-platforms here :DQFT.(breakn)

[Asuna]

it's all good !!! we got love for all G-platforms here :D



QFT.(breakn) 8-/

[OhSchnapps]

Here we go. I made them thumbnails because the pictures are HUGE. if you click on them, they get bigger, and then if you click on the bigger image, they get even bigger :D.

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/9927/dscn0038pw7.th.jpg (http://img211.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0038pw7.jpg) http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/3423/dscn0039rc2.th.jpg (http://img211.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0039rc2.jpg) http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/6679/dscn0037bi9.th.jpg (http://img246.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0037bi9.jpg) http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/4416/dscn0048kx1.th.jpg (http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0048kx1.jpg) http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/2457/dscn0049gr9.th.jpg (http://img211.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0049gr9.jpg) http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/637/dscn0051ir2.th.jpg (http://img513.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0051ir2.jpg) http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/191/dscn0052ve6.th.jpg (http://img513.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0052ve6.jpg)

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/344/dscn0054ax9.th.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0054ax9.jpg) http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/3189/dscn0062ld5.th.jpg (http://img211.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0062ld5.jpg)

And this last one, this is the only car that i've ever seen this option. Guess what it does?
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4342/dscn0061vz8.th.jpg (http://img211.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0061vz8.jpg)

2001 Mazda 626 2.0L ES. Bone stock, except for the tints (5% back windows only, stupid NJ laws), and brighter headlights (not HID, but bright still pretty nice, maybe ill take a pic at night). You can see the headlights in one of the photos above.

[alphanumeric]

what's qfd?

Ohschnapps--looking nice I'm loving the tan interior. Its much cooler in the summer imo especially out here in vegas. I like how the fans oscillate I think they're the only cars that came with that

[OhSchnapps]

QFT means "quoted for truth."

And thank you. Yes, the tan leather has yet to burn me, though i think black would have been better looking (and a better match for the paint color). But hey, i bought it used but in great condition, so i can't complain.

[alphanumeric]

QFT means "quoted for truth."

And thank you. Yes, the tan leather has yet to burn me, though i think black would have been better looking (and a better match for the paint color). But hey, i bought it used but in great condition, so i can't complain.

it looks like the previous owner either barely drove it or loved it like a daughter. either way it looks REALLY clean. how many miles on her ?

[Marcus]

I used to have the oscillating vents on my 89 mx6 GT, they fucking rocked, and knocked everyone on their ass when I showed my friends

[OhSchnapps]

I bought it at 65,060mi and it's now at 78,656mi. The previous owner was a 50-60 year old woman, who drove it as such. She also couldn't park it in the garage for crap, and both side view mirrors have scrapes because of it (you can see one in the pictures). Luckily, her husband took care of the maintainence, and did an immaculate job of keeping up with oil changes and services (it had new front tires when i bought it too, so that was great).

The husband owned a turbo Beetle, and he passed away because of a heart attack, so she decided to keep the Beetle and sell the 626, and so i got it at a great price (i think it was only 6,000 before taxes).

The downsides:

1) The car was sitting in the garage for extended periods of time. She only used it if she needed the extra trunk space, which was maybe once or twice in the year or two after her husband died. I changed the oil as soon as i got it home and insured, and had someone check the car for leaks and such, so it was fine.

2) She probably never took the car over 50 mph (or 3000 rpm lol). Therefore, fourth gear didn't get much exercise, and first gear seems to be worn out; it kind of kicks out of first into second (this started recently). Oh yeah, and it's automatic. :(

3) The engine has rust (or corrosion?) on various parts, i took pictures and will post them in a separate thread, i need help on whether it needs to be treated or not, and how i could remove some of it safely.

D) Well, there is no D. Everything else owns. :D Sounds beautiful (angry almost, not whiny like a civic), handles tight, especially for a four door sedan, looks great in black, leather is comfy, steering wheel stitches have held up perfectly, everything works, and the stock (premium possibly?) sound system has the bump i like.

[guitardude1568]

I dont really get on here much but i had posted some pictures before, since them i have gotten new rims so here are some new pics.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x313/guitardude1568/My%20Car/IMG_3256.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x313/guitardude1568/My%20Car/IMG_3255.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x313/guitardude1568/My%20Car/IMG_3257.jpg

[Inspector 24]

Recent autocross:
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h66/dillinr/Carmen/RMR%20April/PE03RMRAM1stRunGroup411.jpg
Ryan

[alphanumeric]

guitardude: i love that charcoal grey color !!! how low is ur drop ???

ryan: u guys r lucky, we haven't had an autocross since the middle of may and i wasn't even able to make that one. (last one i made it out to was WAYY back in march). we might have a new autoX toy for next season though hehehe

[Inspector 24]

What autocross toy might this be?

Oh, and if you want some more seat time, you're ALWAYS welcome up here :)

Ryan

[Capella]

And this last one, this is the only car that i've ever seen this option. Guess what it does?
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4342/dscn0061vz8.th.jpg (http://img211.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0061vz8.jpg)


I have a 94' 626. I love that button.....haha (flame2)

[guitardude1568]

guitardude: i love that charcoal grey color !!! how low is ur drop ???
Its about 2", but its on coilovers so i could raise it or lower it some, but i like it how it is. Hopefully a mazdaspeed lip will be going on this summer so the front end will be extended a little.

[Sleeper626]

I have a 94' 626. I love that button.....haha (flame2)

i added that item to my 91 626!!! it is great

[OhSchnapps]

hah, yeah. it's sick. I think it should be standard in more cars.

[alphanumeric]

What autocross toy might this be?

Oh, and if you want some more seat time, you're ALWAYS welcome up here :)

Ryan

LOL we got an NA MX5 but it needs some tlc so after this season, it looks like my 6 will be the spoiled "pretty" one hehe.

hmm maybe in august if nothing comes up, ill see about rolling up there

Guitardude: what coilovers do u have ? mazdaspeed lip looks great, especially with the ms sides (although they are über rare)

sleeper: hows ur project going ?

i didnt know the gd's came with the oscillating fans that's awesome !!!

[Inspector 24]

You should absolutely come up for some fun. If you're going to make the trip I suggest you check out the Pro Solo. National Competition, cars unlike anything you see locally, and ooooohhh sooo much fun!!

August 2-3 in Wendover!

Ryan

[guitardude1568]

Guitardude: what coilovers do u have ? mazdaspeed lip looks great, especially with the ms sides (although they are über rare)
I believe they are arospeed, they were on the car when i bought it. And I really want the ms sides but I havnt been able to find any and the last set i saw sold for like 800 or something.