It was a modding weekend!! [Archive]

babz437

04-07-2008, 02:55 PM

So this weekend it was pretty nice out so i decided to try to get the parts installed that i had sitting in my basement since february. i started with the CPE 3" catted dp, TWM short throw stage 2 with bushings, and SU rear motor mount on saturday.

Then sunday came around and i decided to install my prosport boost guage in the center vent and also paint the brake calipers. only got the front 2 calipers done since they take so long to dry and i only have 2 jackstands. it now has cooled off again in wisconsin so the back 2 will have to wait a little while. but here are some pics of my car now.

first one is before the painted calipers

bova80

04-07-2008, 02:57 PM

care to elaborate on your downpipe install? i see you found a good spot for your dashhawk like mine.

babz437

04-07-2008, 02:59 PM

care to elaborate on your downpipe install? i see you found a good spot for your dashhawk like mine.

sure what do you want to know? after i saw the pics of your setup i thought that was the perfect place for it.

bova80

04-07-2008, 03:01 PM

like how long did it take you, any major struggles? i'll be getting that downpipe off another member shortly. did you have to take out your motor mount so you could get the stock downpipe out?

babz437

04-07-2008, 03:08 PM

like how long did it take you, any major struggles? i'll be getting that downpipe off another member shortly. did you have to take out your motor mount so you could get the stock downpipe out?

it took about 2.5 hours for me and my dad to do it. it was nice cuz while one of us was taking apart the engine side the other was taking about the exhaust.

the only real struggle we had was getting the stock dp out. those cats are friggin huge and dont like to manuever well. we took off the front (small side) of the rear motor mount, and later i took out the whole thing cuz i put in the SU one. also you have to take off the front motor mount. this lets the motor drop to take out the old dp. after we dropped the motor we used a pry bar to pry it forward enough to get it out. once that this is out the rest is pretty simple. the new one goes in smooth and then you just put everything back together. my gasket didnt line up right away so i had a leak. took it apart the next day realigned it and now no more leaks. love the sound and the power of it.

bova80

04-07-2008, 03:11 PM

sounds good did you have any trouble with the O2 sensor or did you just take your time with it.

VRMS6

04-07-2008, 03:15 PM

might I recommend you get the center vent trim ring for your gauge from jackson autosport. see my thread for more info/pics of it...
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123700399

babz437

04-07-2008, 03:16 PM

sounds good did you have any trouble with the O2 sensor or did you just take your time with it.

went to auto zone and rented the O2 wrench. they came right out. i did spray them with wd40 just as a precaution. pretty much just soak any bolt you are taking out as a precaution is what i did.

bova80

04-07-2008, 03:18 PM

might I recommend you get the center vent trim ring for your gauge from jackson autosport. see my thread for more info/pics of it...
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123700399

but do they make it so it fits a 60mm gauge?

babz437

04-07-2008, 03:19 PM

VRMS6

04-07-2008, 03:37 PM

but do they make it so it fits a 60mm gauge?

bova its CNC machined so it should be just a matter of setting the program to cut a 60mm hole....

bova80

04-07-2008, 03:47 PM

how much does this cost?

Coldspeed

04-07-2008, 03:49 PM

VRMS6

04-07-2008, 04:00 PM

I've been trying to get one of those rings since your write-up with no luck. They keep saying "next week".
Just have patience with them. The pieces are custom one-off pieces and not a regular production part... I waited over a month for mine and it was well worth the wait....

bova80

04-07-2008, 04:09 PM

price?

VRMS6

04-07-2008, 04:15 PM

bova PM sent.....

babz437

04-09-2008, 03:22 PM

here are some pics of the blacked out emblems that i put on this morning.

VRMS6

04-11-2008, 08:53 AM

tunersteve

04-11-2008, 08:58 AM

My Speed6 is the same color as yours and I also have he blacked out emblems...Love the look they give the car.
Im going to give the front/rear bumper markers a coat of nite shades to better accent the black emblems...

I'm surprised how well the black compliments the VR. I think personally tinting the car would really tie it all together, as well as shading the side and rear markers. Or you could get the LED markers for a subtle change, and they look amazing at night.

As for the OP, the car looks good, except for the dash kit IMO. It either needs to be painted to match, or you need to repaint your whole center stack to match. It's a shame they don't make a specific color for the MS6.

VRMS6

04-11-2008, 09:00 AM

I'm surprised how well the black compliments the VR. I think personally tinting the car would really tie it all together, as well as shading the side and rear markers. Or you could get the LED markers for a subtle change, and they look amazing at night.

Ive got 20% tint all the way around and it looks wicked... Thought about the led markers but nite shades is more economical and fairly easy to do....OP sorry to hijack your thread...

babz437

04-11-2008, 09:12 AM

I'm surprised how well the black compliments the VR. I think personally tinting the car would really tie it all together, as well as shading the side and rear markers. Or you could get the LED markers for a subtle change, and they look amazing at night.

As for the OP, the car looks good, except for the dash kit IMO. It either needs to be painted to match, or you need to repaint your whole center stack to match. It's a shame they don't make a specific color for the MS6.

thanks. i was a little upset when i found out the dashkit didnt come in the matching color. i was thinking about painting it, but i dont know where i would get anything to match the stock interior. and about tinting, my car is tinted 35% all around. tried to stay conservitive to keep the popo off my case lol.

babz437

04-11-2008, 09:16 AM

My Speed6 is the same color as yours and I also have he blacked out emblems...Love the look they give the car.
Im going to give the front/rear bumper markers a coat of nite shades to better accent the black emblems...

after i ordered the emblems i went on here to see how they would look. i checked out your car. looks nice man.

the nite shades will really pull the look together. let me know how it turns out.

tunersteve

04-11-2008, 09:59 AM

thanks. i was a little upset when i found out the dashkit didnt come in the matching color. i was thinking about painting it, but i dont know where i would get anything to match the stock interior. and about tinting, my car is tinted 35% all around. tried to stay conservitive to keep the popo off my case lol.

I would consider painting the whole center console red or even Ti Gray or something like that. Make everything blend and it will look more like factory.

The red calipers look good too. Did you use G2 or Dupli-color for the caliper paint?

babz437

04-11-2008, 01:55 PM

I would consider painting the whole center console red or even Ti Gray or something like that. Make everything blend and it will look more like factory.

The red calipers look good too. Did you use G2 or Dupli-color for the caliper paint?

ill have to look into that. maybe ill ask someone to photoshop it for me so i can see what it would look like first.

i used por 15 caliper paint. stuff is amazing for rust prevention. im going to get a black to go around the middle of the rotors to prevent rust and to give it a clean finish

tunersteve

04-11-2008, 03:45 PM

ill have to look into that. maybe ill ask someone to photoshop it for me so i can see what it would look like first.

i used por 15 caliper paint. stuff is amazing for rust prevention. im going to get a black to go around the middle of the rotors to prevent rust and to give it a clean finish

I used the G2 stuff on my Protege brakes, and it held up really well for 4 1/2 years with crappy Michigan winters. I think I might do mine in black when I decide to change the rotors.

late8

04-11-2008, 06:16 PM

Nice ride man! I'm digging the wheels. Props on the DP install...I heard it was a big PITA...

babz437

04-11-2008, 07:34 PM

Thanks!! yeah the DP was a bit tricky, but with 2 people it wasnt too bad.

Flightmedic

09-30-2008, 12:01 AM

hey hate to revive an old thread but wanted to ask about the cpe 3" dp and how it matches up with the magnaflow exhaust. I currently have the magnaflow cat back w/ test pipe on my speed 6 and want to put a DP on for my next mod. I tried contacting cpe but they wouldnt confirm or deny that their DP would fit with my exhaust. Did you have to do anything special to get it to work. What gasket did you use for the magnaflow setup?

speed6_dude

09-30-2008, 04:45 PM

Since he ( post before me ) revived the thread... can we get a up date on what you did about the dash kit? Did you paint it or just left it alone?

1quickturbosix

10-16-2008, 10:56 AM

Where do you get those antennas from?

speed6_dude

10-16-2008, 11:07 AM

The Shark fin?

1quickturbosix

10-16-2008, 11:27 AM

yea... shark fin antenna. Where do you find those at? And install? How do ya go about that?

speed6_dude

10-16-2008, 12:24 PM

http://www.visualgarage.com/home.html

here ya go... install looks really simple. The install instructions and every thing you need to know before you order in the site! Enjoy!

OJ Bartley

10-16-2008, 08:12 PM

The shark fin is a super easy install. Just unscrew the old one, connect the curly wire to the base with the provided screw, clean the surcafe really well, take your time and line it up with masking tape... and stick it!

Babz, how do you like the stage 2 shifter? I think I really want this one, but I'm a bit reluctant to move on it...

tunersteve

10-16-2008, 08:18 PM

OJ, that TWM Stage 2 is one of my favorite things I've done to the MS6. With the bushings it really makes the car feel different, but in a good way. Shifting is effortless, the throw is crisp and quick, and sits very well. Don't hesitate, it's worth every penny.

OJ Bartley

10-16-2008, 09:17 PM

Thanks steve... so it really does make shifting easier? I'm a little worried about my GF, who I'm just teaching to drive stick. She's doing good so far, but if it's too "racy" and feels like a hard shift, it may not go well. As we all know, this isn't a very forgiving car to learn on, but I figure if she can learn to drive this, she'll be able to drive anything.

chiefmg

10-16-2008, 09:21 PM

I also have the Stage 2, and tunersteve is right in everything he said. My fiance loves driving the car, she has no problem shifting. If anything, the TWM shifter makes it easier to shift with shorter, more positive throws.

tunersteve

10-16-2008, 09:27 PM

I daily drive the car and get stuck in traffic, and it really makes that more tolerable.

OJ Bartley

10-18-2008, 09:48 AM

Nice, that's great to hear, because I drive the poor thing in traffic every day. Thanks guys.

Qwik6

10-18-2008, 07:00 PM

I love the stage 2. This is the way the car should of came. The shifting is much stiffer which I love since the clutch is real stiff and they even each other out. Install wasnt too bad only took me 90 minutes but I was scared I was gonna damage the bushing but it all came out well.

Before the short shifter I noticed going into second the shifter would thump like it was getting hung up. After the install this is gone :)