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#878MSPChick
08-25-2003, 11:07 AM
Hello all. Just wanted to say Hi. Hub and I picked up an MSP over the weekend. Followed him (he was driving his 240 w/SR20DET) on a crazy curvy road. I was impressed with the MSPs handling ability and it's hard core desire to run. Such an exhilerating driving experience. We will be autocrossing and tracking both vehicles. (He has done track time already.) I am absolutely in love with the car. I feel good from the moment I start it up to the moment I turn it off. Hopefully the novelty will take a while to wear off. I am looking to gain much knowledge of my car, so will be doing a lot of reading on this forum.
II-Savy
08-25-2003, 11:11 AM
WELCOME!
Nice car! You will enjoy it.
(hi)
#878MSPChick
Welcome to our happy little corner of the internet.
dominoy2k1
08-25-2003, 11:26 AM
welcome to the board....
Elderain
08-25-2003, 11:29 AM
Welcome, and you will love it :) Go change your name though, making references to being a female in your name can lead to millions of PM's asking for pics, of you not the car LOL j/k and enjoy the ride!
Originally posted by Elderain
Welcome, and you will love it :) Go change your name though, making references to being a female in your name can lead to millions of PM's asking for pics, of you not the car LOL j/k and enjoy the ride! No, they made me stop doing that, apparently women were complaining.
(rofl)
srtchick
08-25-2003, 11:35 AM
welcome fellow msp chick ! lol :D
SaaBaaDoo
08-25-2003, 11:37 AM
welcome!!!!!
Originally posted by mazdaspeedchick
welcome fellow msp chick ! lol :D DAMN IT STOP DOING THAT TO ME :D
(naughty)
nrcooled
08-25-2003, 11:40 AM
I'm 878's hubby so any pics will be proudly displayed by ME!!! J/K
I am noticing that the community here seems very knowledgable about the MSP so I look forward to getting tons of info.
So 14psi is safe to run...do I need any addition fuel or a fpr, fcd, etc.
Welcome. I think women who are into cars are like perfect. i need to find a woman into cars.
...back to trolling
14 is actualy warned against for reliability reasons, but many push it anyways.
On the stock system 10 PSI can knock.
Search for turboge and knock he did alot of investigations on his MSP on the dyno about when it will knock.
If I remeber 10 PSI was slight knock, 12 was obvious and 14 was very audible.
kwisti ran almost 18 but that was on 18 PSI, and alot of laying with various parts of the car.
TX Speed Demon
08-25-2003, 11:48 AM
Originally posted by #878MSPChick
Hopefully the novelty will take a while to wear off. I am looking to gain much knowledge of my car, so will be doing a lot of reading on this forum.
If this ever happens just do what I did. Take a tight turn too fast, pull a few 360s, plow over two 8in thick wooden beams and put your baby in the shop for 5+ weeks. i garuntee you'll be loving the car even more after the first day of a neon rental. *sigh*
welcome aboard.
Elderain
08-25-2003, 12:13 PM
ouch, thats hurts my msp just listening to your story :(
Tinkerbelle
08-25-2003, 12:20 PM
Excellent! More women!
Northern VA... might be a little far from here, but perhaps we'll see each other on the auto-x or tail of the dragon!
Welcome :)
AFaceInTheCrowd
08-25-2003, 12:23 PM
hmm a little off topic but how come i've seen VERY VERY few cars with the sr20dett powerplant? i'de put that in over the det
Welcome to the Forum!! :cool:
No novelty here! 10,000 miles +, and pure grins!!!! Boosting to about 10psi. It's perfect!
What is this about a 'knock' at around 10psi? Mine just purrs....(thumb)
I hae been looking for the damn thread but I can't find it. hopefully Turboge will find this. He had put up a thread way back when. it mentioned his findings with different boost levels.
YuYuRena
08-25-2003, 12:45 PM
difference between srdett and srdet is that one is twin turbo hence the designation deTT and the other is just plain 1 turbo motor. power it depends on the powerband. technically speaking single turbo can have higher peak hp than twin turbo but twin turbo can spread out the "sweet spot" and allow faster tug
irr5302
08-25-2003, 01:01 PM
WELCOME'//////////
AFaceInTheCrowd
08-25-2003, 01:07 PM
Originally posted by YuYuRena
difference between srdett and srdet is that one is twin turbo hence the designation deTT and the other is just plain 1 turbo motor. power it depends on the powerband. technically speaking single turbo can have higher peak hp than twin turbo but twin turbo can spread out the "sweet spot" and allow faster tug
yeah... i... understand that, but... ah oh well i'll never understand the thought process of sr20 owners...:confused: :(
alexlitov
08-25-2003, 01:26 PM
Welcome to the forum.
We are going to need some pictures of you next to your new car to prove the authenticity
#878MSPChick
08-25-2003, 01:37 PM
Thanks to all who responded. You have made me feel very welcome. We will definitely be attending the meet in Greensboro this weekend. Sounds like a great time and a good opportunity to learn lots.
alex - very funny.
nrcooled
08-25-2003, 01:40 PM
Originally posted by AFaceInTheCrowd
yeah... i... understand that, but... ah oh well i'll never understand the thought process of sr20 owners...:confused: :(
hey guys there is no such thing as a "SR20DETT" Only DET! You may be thinking of the RB26DETT (from the skyline GT-R) but that is an expensive swap:
Engine-6000
swap-about a month or more
The quickest I have ever seen a RB of any type (RB20 RB25 RB26) is a RB20 go just under two weeks...that guy is also a ASE Master Mechanic
The SR20DET is out of the s13 180sx and s13 Silvia in JDM land
Edit: also twin charging a 4cyl doesn't really make much sence. You will make more hp with a single large turbo (i.e. Supra, Skyline, FD3S)
funnylittlman
08-25-2003, 01:45 PM
878MSPChick & nrcooled
WELCOME! :D It's great to see another Black Mica in the Neighborhood ( see my location). PLEASE! check out the VA section and see when we're having meets. It's always good to meet fellow enthusiasts./members/funnylittlman/sideshot.jpg
Originally posted by funnylittlman
878MSPChick & nrcooled
WELCOME! :D It's great to see another Black Mica in the Neighborhood ( see my location). PLEASE! check out the VA section and see when we're having meets. It's always good to meet fellow enthusiasts./members/funnylittlman/sideshot.jpg
Christ, Arlan! When are you going to wax that car??!! (chair)
funnylittlman
08-25-2003, 01:54 PM
Originally posted by AGR
Christ, Arlan! When are you going to wax that car??!! (chair)
(peep)
heheheh
/members/funnylittlman/paint pic 1.jpg
I think I need to wax this weeekend :D
nrcooled
08-25-2003, 01:57 PM
littlman,
Did you just go outside to take that pic?
If so you need something to occupy your time better j/k
Originally posted by funnylittlman
(peep)
heheheh
/members/funnylittlman/paint pic 1.jpg
I think I need to wax this weeekend :D
How are ya buddy? 'Looks real nice!!!! (thumb)
What did you buff that with when applying the wax ect?
I was going to use mequire applicator pads by hand for the mothers 3 part system, then use my mequires microfiber towel to wipe off each phase.
Originally posted by 1st MP3 in NH
What did you buff that with when applying the wax ect?
I was going to use mequire applicator pads by hand for the mothers 3 part system, then use my mequires microfiber towel to wipe off each phase.
The Meguiar's Applicator pads are great. When applying the #1 cleaner, and the #2 polish, just do one section at a time. And; immediately remove. But; when you apply the #3 wax, do the entire car, and let it dry well. Then; micro-fiber towel it.
The other application option is using a good polisher, like the Porter Cable 7424 Dual Action Polisher. Excellent device!!
Followed by removal with Micro-Fiber towels.
I wanted the Porter cable but the damn thing is a bit pricey with me having to replace my furnase and AC system soon.
Also I have no clue what to use as a pad on the buffer. I haven't even washed my P5 yet for fear of swirls. (nervous)
I want to be sure i do everything 100%.
I have all the mequires stuff but the wax lasted 2 weeks and with the salt and sand up here I needed a wax that can take an ass kickin. Hence I decided to give the mothers line shot. If that doesn't work i will get intouch with guy through a friend that is the SEM, Bondo and about 30 other products rep and see what he has to lend me :D.
Oh, wha do you remove stage 1 and 2 with , a different micro towel or can you use the same ones.
Also were the micro towels the ones you washed in no detergent or where those terry cloths.
Is a tanners chamis OK to dry with?
Yes I am thread jackig :D.
The Meguiar's line is good stuff.
Originally posted by 1st MP3 in NH
Oh, wha do you remove stage 1 and 2 with , a different micro towel or can you use the same ones.
Also were the micro towels the ones you washed in no detergent or where those terry cloths.
Is a tanners chamis OK to dry with?
Yes I am thread jackig :D.
Wash the micro fiber towels with detergent, yes. But; when you dry them - dry on low heat with NO DRYER SHEETS or FABRIC SOFTENER.
The micro-fiber towels are quite absorbent, but I would switch them between the cleaner - polish, and wax. In other words, yes; use different ones with each application.
The wax unfortuninly wore off WAY to fast for a NH winter.
Originally posted by 1st MP3 in NH
The wax unfortuninly wore off WAY to fast for a NH winter.
Understand; Have you tried the Polymer wax from www.premiumautocare.com ? Platinum Ultimate Protection. Excellent!! It lasts longer. The Meguiar's doesn't have the longevity. I guess; in nasty weather, 4-6 weeks is about right.
Never did the polymer wax. Zymol was the best I have used so far.
funnylittlman
08-25-2003, 03:19 PM
Originally posted by nrcooled
littlman,
Did you just go outside to take that pic?
If so you need something to occupy your time better j/k
nrcooled,
that was actually taken about 1 month ago :D hehe
Originally posted by 1st MP3 in NH
Never did the polymer wax. Zymol was the best I have used so far.
There is a new one, I am going to be trying in a couple of weeks called Poor Boys. It's Polymer and Carnauba. And; get this! It can be applied under a blazing SUN!!! Yeah! No kidding. Joe has tried it, and I was at his house on Saturday when he was doing his sister's new Accord. 95 degrees, applying it in the sun!! Folks! Don't do this with a regular wax.
VegasMSP
08-25-2003, 03:30 PM
Welcome aboard!!
#878MSPChick & nrcooled
:D
FunkyCold5
08-26-2003, 10:38 PM
#878MSPChick & nrcooled
Where did you guys buy your speed? Brown's Fairfax? I was just wondering cuz that's why I got my black mica.........I went back a few days ago for an oil change and I noticed the black mica in the display room was gone, so just curious if it was you guys. Hope you guys enjoy the MSP, you chose the right color ;-)
funnylittlman,
Are you in the VA club for Mazda? I'd def. like to attend some meeting or go cruising with some Mazda people. I'd def. like to learn more about modding mazda specially the MSP too if you guys do that.
#878MSPChick
08-27-2003, 08:10 AM
We bought it at Brown's on Rte 1. Don't know if that is considered Alexandria or Fairfax.
nrcooled
08-27-2003, 08:10 AM
Where did you guys buy your speed? Brown's Fairfax? I was just wondering cuz that's why I got my black mica.........I went back a few days ago for an oil change and I noticed the black mica in the display room was gone, so just curious if it was you guys. Hope you guys enjoy the MSP, you chose the right color ;-)
yep, that was us. I went in for a test drive on Thusday and fell in love with her and took delivery on Saturday.
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