Mid-West Mazdas

[m_long84]

I want to get Mid-West Mazdas back together. I figure that once we get a few people back in this club we can sit down and figure out all the nitty gritty stuff. If you are interested either PM me or post in this thread.

[Red Zeppelin]

Hi----

It would be great if somebody out there is willing to take the helm and run the club. About the money: Unless there is a specific reason that we need to have a bunch of $$ in the coffers, we could dispense with the monthly dues. I think that was the main thing that turned people off about MWM last year.
I'd be happy to continue to help with planning events. We did a couple fun things last year (I think). A night at the Drive-In movie, a couple short cruises.
Hope some more of the original crew will be up to giving it another try.

[m_long84]

That would be great. I could really use your help as I don't know any of the other members. My name is Matt and I go to school in Kearney. Let me know if you know of anyone else that would want to join.

[daedalus]

joining up! my name is matt too!

i'll tell brandon (he has a blue MSP) to get on here too.

[m_long84]

That would be great. We now have 2 members and maybe a third on the way. The more people we can get involved the better. I guess I'm what you would consider the President since I'm setting this whole thing up again and Red Zeppelin ( Haven't found out a name yet) is the event coordinator. When you post for membership please add your name, car, and e-mail address so we know how to get ahold of you. Thanks.

I'll start I guess.

Matt Long
2004.5 Mazda 3S Sedan
m_long84@yahoo.com

[daedalus]

Matt Thomas
2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege
cyprusdaedalus@hotmail.com

[SilverP5Ghost]

Yeah, I'd be up to doing some stuff to get the club back up and running. Though, I have to be honest, I'm looking at cars right now. Checking out the tC and perhaps a used BMW. Doubt it will work out, too much equalty in my car right now. Still, fun to look. Looks like we might have some new members interested though. Perhaps we can include the Scion guys so Ryan can join in ;)

=R

[m_long84]

I don't see why it would be a problem for some guys with some other cars to come hang out with us or come to our meets as long as the rest of the people in the club don't mind. We might want to try and decide if we're going to be strictly a mazda club and keep it Mid-West Mazda's or if we want to incorporate other cars and call it something else. Anyone have an opinion on this? I think that I would like to keep it Mid-West Masdas because this is where it started and what it is, but if we get enough people with different cars involved we'll have to change it or maybe Mid-West Mazdas could be a smaller part of a larger club. Kinda like how it was in the "beginning." I'm glad to see that we already have a few new members. Anyhow, how do I get this thread made a sticky and replacing the one that is already up there?

[daedalus]

i'm down for keeping it just mazdas, but if other cars show up no biggy. I just dont want to be a part of some stereotypical gay car club called "Tizight Rizidezzzz" or something like that. I'm just up for mazda owners getting together, going on some cruises, talking cars, and having a good time.

[m_long84]

I couldn't agree with you more. I don't want Mid-West Mazda's to turn into a stereotypical car clublike you described.

[SilverP5Ghost]

Absolutely! Oh, and by the way, BMW fell through. Anyway wanna buy a Silver P5? ;) Lets get her started again. I'm planning on doing some stuff this Spring with my car, I'd appreciate the help.

=R

[m_long84]

I know that I have mods planned for this spring and summer and could probably use a little help. I would be happy to help you out if you need it. So looks like we have what about 4 people including myself interested? Hey it's a start.

[SilverP5Ghost]

I wonder what ever happened to Kain8. I tried contacting him a couple of times but he is simply AWOL. Anybody heard from him lately?

=R


I know that I have mods planned for this spring and summer and could probably use a little help. I would be happy to help you out if you need it. So looks like we have what about 4 people including myself interested? Hey it's a start.

[jaskel]

So you live in Kearney?? that is a bit of a drive from the folks in omaha aint it? I would not honestly know as the farthest west i have been in NE is Lincoln...

[m_long84]

Yes, Kearney is a bit of a drive. It's about two and a half or three hours. It's what I have to do though if I'm gonna be part of midwest mazdas. That will be the only way that it works for me as I'm sure that the people from Omaha wouldn't be willing to leave Omaha and come west for a meet. I'm kinda stuck when it comes to this subject and I can say that I don't really mind. I wouldn't have started trying to get midwest mazdas back together if I hadn't already thought of that.

[Sveivo]

I live in Nebraska too. What kind of activities do you guys have in mind if there is enough interest?

I'm interested for sure.

I believe that TomAss_Z live in NE also.

[daedalus]

i think just a couple meets, cruises, bbq or somthing would be cool. my car is gonna be down at World of Wheels (crosses fingers if we can finish it) so you guys should come on down and say hi.

[jaskel]

I live in Nebraska too. What kind of activities do you guys have in mind if there is enough interest?

I'm interested for sure.

I believe that TomAss_Z live in NE also.

I think that TomAss_Z is still caught up in his predicament, so you probably wont here much from him for a bit longer, but i am not positive

[BigBallin]

ya tom is in jail for being tom (headbang)

[m_long84]

I'm in the process of setting up a membership list and have sent pm's to a few of you for some info. So far it's looking good and if everyone sends me a reply we'll have 6 including me so far. That sounds like enough interest to maybe start thinking about having a meet. What do you guys think?

Daedalus,
Where and when is the world or wheels event being held? I'll definately come down and check out your ride if I can make it.

[jaskel]

well i will be around, but i dont think that any stickers will be applied again, nothing against them, but i just dont like anything on the car so


Jason
03.5 Protege 5
Papillion

and World of Wheels is like March 18-20 at the quest center in omaha

[daedalus]

well i will be around, but i dont think that any stickers will be applied again, nothing against them, but i just dont like anything on the car so



I couldnt agree with you more. My ride gets no stickers... PERIOD.

And I havent gotten a PM, just so yas know (naughty)

[Sveivo]

m_long84,

You've got a PM!

Darn, sorry to hear that Tom is in trouble, I remember looking at pics of his car...I liked his exhaust (ricer) (silly)

[SilverP5Ghost]

I just got a nice crack in my windshield, so the big MWM sticker is going away. Oh well.

=R


I couldnt agree with you more. My ride gets no stickers... PERIOD.

And I havent gotten a PM, just so yas know (naughty)

[m_long84]

I don't blame you guy's. My car will have no stickers applied to it either. It's your ride and your choice what you want to do with it. I wouldn't try and push anything like that on you guys.

[ttlkaos]

i think just a couple meets, cruises, bbq or somthing would be cool. my car is gonna be down at World of Wheels (crosses fingers if we can finish it) so you guys should come on down and say hi.
i'll be down at the car show in march, if your there by your car when i go by it, i'll stop and chit chat just to see what you've done and whats planned for your car. maybe it'll give me an idea of what to do with mine. i've got a start, but that start is running low on the dolla's to keep it going...but we'll see what happens.

And the weirdest thing about all this is that my name is matt. so..........i think i'm changin my name now.

[daedalus]

lol... sorrry dude.

Yea its gonna be close to see if we can get the car done for WOW. We still dont have an engine... and it might not be here for a week! That gives us about 4-5 days to get it running and assembled from a pile of parts in the corner. *crosses fingers*

[jaskel]

well theoretically you only have to have it in, you could trailer the car into the show, and would help you with the whole cleaning process since the weather here is still teh shitty

[MazdaManic5]

I dont have a mazda anymore but i still have love for the mwm crew. Ill come hang out if you'll let me. Ill bring my boxzilla.

[jaskel]

I dont have a mazda anymore but i still have love for the mwm crew. Ill come hang out if you'll let me. Ill bring my boxzilla.


yeah but you didnt let us help to part out your car before you got rid of it... i could have used the dgm grill... but i may be interested in your rims in a while if ya still got em...

[SilverP5Ghost]

I'd have taken the DGM spoiler.


yeah but you didnt let us help to part out your car before you got rid of it... i could have used the dgm grill... but i may be interested in your rims in a while if ya still got em...

[Sveivo]

Are any of you guys in school? We could plan something for spring break, unless of course you have greater plans like Forida, babes, etc... (redp5) (ricer) :)

[m_long84]

Are any of you guys in school? We could plan something for spring break, unless of course you have greater plans like Forida, babes, etc... (redp5) (ricer) :)

I'm in school currently and was thinking the exact same thing. I just hadn't gotten around to posting anything about it yet. My last day of class is the 11 and don't have to go back until like the 21st. I was planning on coming to the world of wheels show to see daedalus and his car. If this works for anyone else speak up and we'll get something goin'.

[daedalus]

i'm in town for spring break. In fact, the only thing i have planned for spring break is to drive my car. That is, if it starts and drives.

[Sveivo]

My last day of class is the 11 and don't have to go back until like the 21st.
I just looked up my schedule and my break is during the same time period, so I'm down to meet. The car show sounds fun!

daedalus, so are there many mazdaspeed proteges around here?...Just wondering.

[daedalus]

ummm of the ones i know of (i have seen at least once)...

2 Yellow MSPs (Including mine, but owner is like a 45 yr old lady that works at a meat packing plant... yes I stalked her.)
1 Blue
2 Black
2 Silver (PFGRacing on the boards.. his engine blew as well and was fucked by woodhouse along with me)
1 Orange in bellvue on AIRBAGS owned by a white trash girl... GHEY!

Thats all I know of.

And dont look for my car at the car show... it looks like she wont be done in time... *tear* I could pay to get it towed there, but that money is going towards dyno time which i value much much more!

[BigBallin]

total kaos owns one of the black ones.... and y r u fucked by woodhouse what happend

[m_long84]

Anyone else feel like meeting over that week? Besides Dim and I. I think that a weekend would definately work the best. What do you guys think?

[Sveivo]

Unfortunately I work every weekend from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and
Sunday :-\ But I could take a day off if no one can make it any other day.

[daedalus]

total kaos owns one of the black ones.... and y r u fucked by woodhouse what happend

I bought my car in Georgia, had it delivered to me on a wensday, it spun a bearing in the number one cylinder on that friday. I never even got through a tank of gas on my NEW car. Took it to Woodhouse, where they preceeded to circle jerk me around, and void my warrenty ( car has 15,100 miles). They claim that the owner before me put a CAI on it and that caused a bearing to fail because of the change in engine harmonics. (uhm) Keep in mind the engine bay was stock when i bought it (how the hell was i supposed to know it had been modded?) Anyway, after a month long ordeal I ended up towning my car from woodhouse over to transonic and now I'm waiting to have a new engine (MAM shortblock) put into it. I have had to pay for all repairs out of pocket. Woodhouse sucks cock. Over 7 months, I have driven my msp less than 300 miles in the two day period before it blew.

PFGRacing had an oil change done by woodhouse on his MSP a while back and then while driving down the road, his drain plug fell out and his engine seized. Keep in mind Woodhouse was the last people to touch the engine. Yet, would they honor their work or warrenty the repair? NOPE. He is also having to pay out of pocket for all of his engine repairs.

Woodhouse sucks. If you ever buy a car from there, do yourself a favor and drive it back and crash it through their showroom. I know I would, but my car still hasnt run.

[Red Zeppelin]

I just got a nice crack in my windshield, so the big MWM sticker is going away. Oh well.

=R

That sucks! How did it happen???

Zelda got a new ding in her right rear door the other day--frickin people in parking lots!!

Sounds like i'll be the only one still sporting the MWM logo !!!

[Red Zeppelin]

ummm of the ones i know of (i have seen at least once)...

2 Yellow MSPs (Including mine, but owner is like a 45 yr old lady that works at a meat packing plant... yes I stalked her.)

Really?? THAT old?? Gee, must be old enough to be your MOTHER !!!!
Anyway----there has never been an age limit for joining MWM...although we could consider a minimum age of 25!
(hippy)
1 Blue
2 Black
2 Silver (PFGRacing on the boards.. his engine blew as well and was fucked by woodhouse along with me)
1 Orange in bellvue on AIRBAGS owned by a white trash girl... GHEY!

Thats all I know of.

And dont look for my car at the car show... it looks like she wont be done in time... *tear* I could pay to get it towed there, but that money is going towards dyno time which i value much much more!

(See above--and hope your car gets going soon....

[MazdaManic5]

yeah but you didnt let us help to part out your car before you got rid of it... i could have used the dgm grill... but i may be interested in your rims in a while if ya still got em...
still got em ill sell em for 600. Right now i have them on ebay right now but if you wnat them ill pull em off e bay. Come on tax time is here and they are only a couple monthys on the car old. e mail me
papiokid01@hotmail.com

[daedalus]

(See above--and hope your car gets going soon....

lol. I just meant that she didnt seem like the car enthusienst type, thats all.

She actually bought the car i was trying to get but she paid what they were asking down in springfeild. Car had like 18,00 miles and they wanted 17,900!!!

[MazdaManic5]

good luck with your speed. Sorry i dint part out the car i didnt have most of the stock parts anymore.

[m_long84]

Anyway----there has never been an age limit for joining MWM...although we could consider a minimum age of 25!

(See above--and hope your car gets going soon....

If you would do that I would be out and I'm sure a few other people would be also. I'm far from being 25 right now, and will only be turning 21 this August. So what do you guys think are we going to have a meet anytime soon?

[daedalus]

minimum age of 25? i'm out. I'm only 18, turning 19 in may...


<----(waits for flame on his age...)

[jaskel]

<-----------stands in corner with daedalus waiting to turn 25 in a few years...

[MazdaManic5]

ill be 22 in July. O yeah my wife is expecting. Did you hear Erik had a baby boy.

[jaskel]

ill be 22 in July. O yeah my wife is expecting. Did you hear Erik had a baby boy.

I knew he was expecting, but didnt realize that much time had gone by... yeah i am looking for my second here in august... got to mod the car while i still can afford too

[BigBallin]

mwm was a bunch of older people. i think the people intrested in the club now are not older. they are around 18 to 23 (23 being me)

[jaskel]

mwm was a bunch of older people. i think the people intrested in the club now are not older. they are around 18 to 23 (23 being me)

The old MWM was the same age group... cause it consisted of basically the same folks you are talking too now.. Michele (red zepplin) and erik(msp5) were the oldest of the folks, and arent that old... myself, tom, ryan, etc.. were all in the under 25 bracket

[m_long84]

The old MWM was the same age group... cause it consisted of basically the same folks you are talking too now.. Michele (red zepplin) and erik(msp5) were the oldest of the folks, and arent that old... myself, tom, ryan, etc.. were all in the under 25 bracket
That's great because I only turn 21 this year and I think that is about the right age range for the club, and really it shouldn't matter if you hold an interest in cars and modifying them.

[MazdaManic5]

YPU WE WERENT OLD. all sub 25 as mentioned before. Does Erik ever post anymore. I talked to him about two weeks agoe.

[BigBallin]

The old MWM was the same age group... cause it consisted of basically the same folks you are talking too now.. Michele (red zepplin) and erik(msp5) were the oldest of the folks, and arent that old... myself, tom, ryan, etc.. were all in the under 25 bracket
but you and ryan and eric where never out with me and the rest most of the time. i just didnt go to one cruise. thats what i was talking about. the people that went out the most and were social were older. like the rx8 guys. they were older also

[jaskel]

but you and ryan and eric where never out with me and the rest most of the time. i just didnt go to one cruise. thats what i was talking about. the people that went out the most and were social were older. like the rx8 guys. they were older also

werent there only like two cruises anyways??? not like there was many to judge by, when we did the mini-tech day it was all the younger guys, i only missed out on the other cruise cause i was out of the country, it was generally pretty mixed for the other things

[m_long84]

I'm still waiting to hear from people if they would like to meet and when over the next couple weeks. As previously stated spring break will be coming up in a couple weeks. Anyone interested in meeting?

[MazdaManic5]

Yeha homy many times did you see me at the mall slaving away at verizon. Hell i was there TOO MUCH.

[daedalus]

I'm still waiting to hear from people if they would like to meet and when over the next couple weeks. As previously stated spring break will be coming up in a couple weeks. Anyone interested in meeting?


Yea if my car is running... otherwise, i'm not driving my CJ-7... its too damn depressing.

Engine gets here monday. Hopefully we can get her running by saturday or so...

[jaskel]

I should be in town for WOW so i will tentatively be there as long as we dont go on the 19th, that is my firs anniversary so that could be bad thing in my wifes eyes

[BigBallin]

lol in your wife eyes then you hear (blah)

[baddog]

No to scare you but… I just turned 44. I love my MP5 and hang out with most of the young guys and girls in So. Cal.

[MazdaManic5]

No to scare you but… I just turned 44. I love my MP5 and hang out with most of the young guys and girls in So. Cal.
But your in Los Angelas, that really doesnt apply to Midwest Mazdas. But congrats with being 44.

[Sveivo]

I'm still waiting to hear from people if they would like to meet and when over the next couple weeks. As previously stated spring break will be coming up in a couple weeks. Anyone interested in meeting?
I'm interested, but like I said, I work weekends, so during the week would be preferred.

Also, I'm 20, I'll turn 21 this September.

[BigBallin]

well im goin to be out fucking around it anyone else is! or post up if you want to meet up some where and introduce your self! (group) (drunk)

[Red Zeppelin]

No to scare you but… I just turned 44. I love my MP5 and hang out with most of the young guys and girls in So. Cal.


Would you be interested in moving to Omaha and joining MWM ???

[Red Zeppelin]

werent there only like two cruises anyways??? not like there was many to judge by, when we did the mini-tech day it was all the younger guys, i only missed out on the other cruise cause i was out of the country, it was generally pretty mixed for the other things

Ended up with only ONE cruise (Memphis). I tried to get the Loess Hills Cruise going in the fall, and ended up being the only one that went. I think that's when you were in Japan.
We also went to the drive-in movie, which was fun---I'd like to do that again.
You guys won't have to worry about me showing up at Tech days or anything, unless I need you to change Zelda's air filter or something........
If I did, I'd just stand around and drink beer...I don't work on my car, I just driver her! (drive)

Oh---thanks for saying I'm not "that" old! (hippy) (stoned)

[MazdaManic5]

Ended up with only ONE cruise (Memphis). I tried to get the Loess Hills Cruise going in the fall, and ended up being the only one that went. I think that's when you were in Japan.
We also went to the drive-in movie, which was fun---I'd like to do that again.
You guys won't have to worry about me showing up at Tech days or anything, unless I need you to change Zelda's air filter or something........
If I did, I'd just stand around and drink beer...I don't work on my car, I just driver her! (drive)

Oh---thanks for saying I'm not "that" old! (hippy) (stoned)
Drinking beer, i can do that, and work on your car for ya. God knows ive had enough hands on experience witht he PFizzle

[daedalus]

engine gets here today!!! Wish me luck!

[MazdaManic5]

engine gets here today!!! Wish me luck!
Good luck, that sounds like a raw situation, you may have been screwed.

[MazdaManic5]

600 posts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rolleyes:

[Sveivo]

engine gets here today!!! Wish me luck!
Awesome! Are you doing the install yourself?

[daedalus]

Awesome! Are you doing the install yourself?

Hells No! Too much is being done to the car to do it myself... Plus i dont have the tools. Transonic is doing the install. 4:30... and still no engine. DAHHHHHHHH!!! (dunno)

[MazdaManic5]

Hells No! Too much is being done to the car to do it myself... Plus i dont have the tools. Transonic is doing the install. 4:30... and still no engine. DAHHHHHHHH!!! (dunno)
so did the engine come??

[daedalus]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100762

[1 PHAT 5]

Well, where to start.

First off, I don't consider my self old. LOL

I find it kinda rude to just assume that you can become the president of a club that you didn't start. I put allot of effort and time to try and get the club up and going. I had reasons for having membership dues and club stickers. I made this apparent to everyone that I spoke to about MWM. I have been part of a few clubs before and even helped found another deceased car club. I took the exp from this to build a club that I tought would thrive. But to thrive, you have to have members willing to take part. The only member that I could always count on all the time was Michelle. I know other members where busy with life and such so don't go blaming it on club policy. The club will only be what you make it.

I am still president of MWW and have never made any declaration of the clubs demise. If you want to continue with the club please talk to me. I have email that really no one has attempted to use.

I live in Shenandoah which is an hour from Omaha. I have made trips there on many occassions for club meetings. I have hung out with Big Ballin on occassion. I did everything I could think of to help the club grow. Again, to grow it takes participation and honestly, there wasn't to much of that.

I currently don't have my Mazda anymore but I am looking at getting a new car, most likely a Scion XB late this year or early next year.

Of course, you can do what you want. I cannot stop you from using the name or the Logo that I came up with. I would appreciate it though if you talked to me first since I am still the president.

I tried for quite awhile to get things going with no response in this forum.

I am glad to see that there is still interest in the club and familiar people still on here.

I would like to see the club grow be active again. I am also willing to talk with anyone about the club policys.

Thankyou, MWM prez, Erik

[daedalus]

i thought you died.

JK!

I dont care whose president, or what not... i just want to hang man. Cool that you are back!

Oh yea... Dont get the xB. I will hunt you down and kill you, and drive the car off a cliff to make things right.

[jaskel]

Oh yea... Dont get the xB. I will hunt you down and kill you, and drive the car off a cliff to make things right.

uh oh better go get ryan, cause that is what he traded the pro5 in on

[daedalus]

address? (lol)

[m_long84]

Well, where to start.

First off, I don't consider my self old. LOL

I find it kinda rude to just assume that you can become the president of a club that you didn't start. I put allot of effort and time to try and get the club up and going. I had reasons for having membership dues and club stickers. I made this apparent to everyone that I spoke to about MWM. I have been part of a few clubs before and even helped found another deceased car club. I took the exp from this to build a club that I tought would thrive. But to thrive, you have to have members willing to take part. The only member that I could always count on all the time was Michelle. I know other members where busy with life and such so don't go blaming it on club policy. The club will only be what you make it.

I am still president of MWW and have never made any declaration of the clubs demise. If you want to continue with the club please talk to me. I have email that really no one has attempted to use.

I live in Shenandoah which is an hour from Omaha. I have made trips there on many occassions for club meetings. I have hung out with Big Ballin on occassion. I did everything I could think of to help the club grow. Again, to grow it takes participation and honestly, there wasn't to much of that.

I currently don't have my Mazda anymore but I am looking at getting a new car, most likely a Scion XB late this year or early next year.

Of course, you can do what you want. I cannot stop you from using the name or the Logo that I came up with. I would appreciate it though if you talked to me first since I am still the president.

I tried for quite awhile to get things going with no response in this forum.

I am glad to see that there is still interest in the club and familiar people still on here.

I would like to see the club grow be active again. I am also willing to talk with anyone about the club policys.

Thankyou, MWM prez, Erik


Where to start myself???

I was interested in getting a car club going becuase I had not been able to find one anywhere in the state. I stumbled onto this one and thought "hey maybe this has the potential to become a club again." The reason I say "potential to become a club again" is because the club lost it's president when he lost his ride (I'm really sorry to hear about that) and has had no leadership what-so-ever for the last 3 months. The last post even made about MWM was in early December before I brought it up. As far as I was concerned the club was dead and I was looking to revive it. I understand that you may have had club dues and policies for a reason, but I listened to what people had to say and made changes as I saw fit and have even picked up some new members because of it. I didn't just assume that I could be president. I took the responsibility of the role after no one had heard from you for two and a half months. I have also put a lot of work into this lately and don't see why it is fitting for you to just step back in here all of the sudden when you see that the club might be able to trive again. The only reason that I was still going to use the name was because it was already in place and it was something that people were going to be familiar with. I didn't even know that there was a logo as no one had ever mentioned it to me. As far as I'm concerned I am the new president of the club because even if I didn't intially start it I brought it back from the depths of thread hell and I have been the one working on getting everyone organized and together again. Frankly I find it quite rude for you to just step right back in after 3-4 months of not saying or posting anything and assume that you are still the president after all the work that I have put into the club to get it going again and to find the old members and even some new members. I'm not going to turn this into a power struggle because that's not necessary, but I do think that Mid-West Mazdas should stay strictly a Mazda club. Now if it can be a branch of a larger car club that includes more than just mazdas that would be fine. As far as I'm concerned Mid-West Mazdas is a Mazda Car Club. If you still want to be part of it you should be considering buying a Mazda and should be talking to me. Of course I can't tell you what to buy for a car or make your mind up for you, but what I can say is that I assumed the responsibility of club President because it had none. I got in touch with people, old members and new, and got the member ship base back again. I'm the one that has been talking about having a meet and getting everyone back together again. This has been going on now for the last one and a half to two months and I find it kind of odd for you to just step in and finally say something now.

Thank You,
Matt
Prevailing MWM Club Prez

[jaskel]

Steps in to point out, that arguing over this topic would be pointless and I hope you two see that quickly so it dont go any further... its just a title fella's not that big a deal really

[daedalus]

<---- Steers far and clean of touching this with a 1000ft. poll.

[1 PHAT 5]

uh oh better go get ryan, cause that is what he traded the pro5 in on

Well, I have actually been thinking about getting the XB for about a year and a half. There are things that can be done altthough pricey, will make the Xb a contender. PLus, it is a great family car.

[1 PHAT 5]

Where to start myself???

I was interested in getting a car club going becuase I had not been able to find one anywhere in the state. I stumbled onto this one and thought "hey maybe this has the potential to become a club again." The reason I say "potential to become a club again" is because the club lost it's president when he lost his ride (I'm really sorry to hear about that) and has had no leadership what-so-ever for the last 3 months. The last post even made about MWM was in early December before I brought it up. As far as I was concerned the club was dead and I was looking to revive it. I understand that you may have had club dues and policies for a reason, but I listened to what people had to say and made changes as I saw fit and have even picked up some new members because of it. I didn't just assume that I could be president. I took the responsibility of the role after no one had heard from you for two and a half months. I have also put a lot of work into this lately and don't see why it is fitting for you to just step back in here all of the sudden when you see that the club might be able to trive again. The only reason that I was still going to use the name was because it was already in place and it was something that people were going to be familiar with. I didn't even know that there was a logo as no one had ever mentioned it to me. As far as I'm concerned I am the new president of the club because even if I didn't intially start it I brought it back from the depths of thread hell and I have been the one working on getting everyone organized and together again. Frankly I find it quite rude for you to just step right back in after 3-4 months of not saying or posting anything and assume that you are still the president after all the work that I have put into the club to get it going again and to find the old members and even some new members. I'm not going to turn this into a power struggle because that's not necessary, but I do think that Mid-West Mazdas should stay strictly a Mazda club. Now if it can be a branch of a larger car club that includes more than just mazdas that would be fine. As far as I'm concerned Mid-West Mazdas is a Mazda Car Club. If you still want to be part of it you should be considering buying a Mazda and should be talking to me. Of course I can't tell you what to buy for a car or make your mind up for you, but what I can say is that I assumed the responsibility of club President because it had none. I got in touch with people, old members and new, and got the member ship base back again. I'm the one that has been talking about having a meet and getting everyone back together again. This has been going on now for the last one and a half to two months and I find it kind of odd for you to just step in and finally say something now.

Thank You,
Matt
Prevailing MWM Club Prez

Well, I don't want to turn this into a thread war.

Honestly, after thinking about it, you can do what you like with MWM.

After the months of hard work I put into the club, I was dissappointed to see that no one was interested at that time for whatever reason.

I don't see myself owning another Mazda after the crap they put me through with my last car.

I had thought about revamping the club to include other makes and making other changes to revive MWM but at that time there was no response.

Eventhough my last post was over a month ago, there is still email and a thing called the phone and no one attempted to contact me which lead me to believe there was no longer any interest in MWM.

Anyways, good luck with MWM.

[jaskel]

hmmm that being said, everyone that was on never called anyone, and we pretty much just said passing by hellos on here..not like we all have nothing better to do, but hey erik, its your call and all

[BigBallin]

go buy a scoobaru. you can be cool like me (butthump)

[m_long84]

Well, I don't want to turn this into a thread war.

Honestly, after thinking about it, you can do what you like with MWM.

After the months of hard work I put into the club, I was dissappointed to see that no one was interested at that time for whatever reason.

I don't see myself owning another Mazda after the crap they put me through with my last car.

I had thought about revamping the club to include other makes and making other changes to revive MWM but at that time there was no response.

Eventhough my last post was over a month ago, there is still email and a thing called the phone and no one attempted to contact me which lead me to believe there was no longer any interest in MWM.

Anyways, good luck with MWM.

Hey man, if you were planning on revamping things and including other cars than that's cool. I just got a little hot headed when I thought a little bit about what you had posted earlier. Maybe it's time for the old to meet the new. Maybe the real solution to this problem doesn't lie within one person giving up responsibility and the club. What do you think about working with me. WE can compromise and work together and then the club will turn out better in the end than what it would have. PM me if you are interested and we can discuss what will happen.

[BigBallin]

i think if you do a mazda club it will crash and burn. eric had it going good. the dues were just and idea so we could have meets and bbq. You know stuff like that. or shirts whatever the club wanted to use the money for. he did make a few trip all the way to omaha just to get burned. people would say they would meet and never would. so wasted trip for him. me and eric did hang out on occasion. and he is a great guy. he just had some troubles and couldnt be on the forums. if you decied to get something going is should just be a group of guys who meet somewhere and have a cookout or some shit like that.

[1 PHAT 5]

i think if you do a mazda club it will crash and burn. eric had it going good. the dues were just and idea so we could have meets and bbq. You know stuff like that. or shirts whatever the club wanted to use the money for. he did make a few trip all the way to omaha just to get burned. people would say they would meet and never would. so wasted trip for him. me and eric did hang out on occasion. and he is a great guy. he just had some troubles and couldnt be on the forums. if you decied to get something going is should just be a group of guys who meet somewhere and have a cookout or some shit like that.

Thanks man for speaking out on my behalf. I think we are going to work out the kinks and revamp MWM to be better. I always had lofty aspirations for the club cause I would like to see it be more than just a car club.

I will do what I can to keep everyone informed of what will be coming.

[m_long84]

Thanks man for speaking out on my behalf. I think we are going to work out the kinks and revamp MWM to be better. I always had lofty aspirations for the club cause I would like to see it be more than just a car club.

I will do what I can to keep everyone informed of what will be coming.

As Eric has said we are going to be working together now, to revamp MWM and try to make it a better club. We have settled what minor differences we had and hopefully will not have any in the future. Stay tuned to see what happens with MWM.

I will also try and keep everyone informed about what is going on and what the fate of MWM will be.

[MazdaManic5]

i thought you died.

JK!

I dont care whose president, or what not... i just want to hang man. Cool that you are back!

Oh yea... Dont get the xB. I will hunt you down and kill you, and drive the car off a cliff to make things right.
hey, eat a dick. Xbs rule(nana)

[MazdaManic5]

Go for the Xb Erik, Its great for the price and perfect for my blossoming family. Sometimes power isn’t everything. My newborn won’t care if it’s fast.<O:p</O:p

<O:p> </O:p>

BTW if you want my address I will be more than willing to provide, however keep in mind <O:p></O:p>

YOU WILL BE MET with my P99<O:p></O:p>

My wife’s Baby Eagle<O:p></O:p>

My Dad’s S&W Model 29 .44mag<O:p></O:p>

& my brother Berretta Storm.<O:p></O:p>

So come and see me and try something<O:p></O:p>

[1 PHAT 5]

Ryan, you are funny with your comments about.

I already have 9 XB's. Of course they are Die-cast. I am getting a real XB but my budget and plans will not permit this until early next year. So till then , I drive the hooptie around. Saving money for a big downpayment.
Not worried about the power, I will find a solution for that too.

Now, as for MWM. The club is still in place. Matt and I have been talking and we have some good ideas that wil lmake MWM better for everyone.

I would like to apologize about being absent but I am now here and not going anywhere.

MWM is going to be revamped to make it better for everyone and multi-car.

At this point, this is all I can really say. I would hope that everyone that was involed with MWM will stay and help Matt and myself take MWM to new heights.
Remember, this is everyones club, not mine. I considered you all friends and enjoyed the time we all spent together. I would like to see this continue and see us all make new friends. That is the whole concept of MWM anyways.


One thing that I will ask at this time is that if you have any ideas, please PM Matt or me and let us know what you would like to see MWM be.

How does everyone feel on a name change. I like the MWM thing, so I was thinking:
(hi) Mid-West Motion(rockon)

Just a quick thought I had and I like what the word motion will represent. Moving forward !

Any thoughts and suggestions are welcome. please be nice though.

[1 PHAT 5]

Go for the Xb Erik, Its great for the price and perfect for my blossoming family. Sometimes power isn’t everything. My newborn won’t care if it’s fast.<O:p</O:p

<O:p> </O:p>

BTW if you want my address I will be more than willing to provide, however keep in mind <O:p></O:p>

YOU WILL BE MET with my P99<O:p></O:p>

My wife’s Baby Eagle<O:p></O:p>

My Dad’s S&W Model 29 .44mag<O:p></O:p>

& my brother Berretta Storm.<O:p></O:p>

So come and see me and try something<O:p></O:p>

You feeling paranoid Ryan. Ever heard of guncontrol. Man! LOL!!

You need to change you're name as do I.

[MazdaManic5]

You feeling paranoid Ryan. Ever heard of guncontrol. Man! LOL!!

You need to change you're name as do I.
sorry i dont like being threatened, you feel me? I know its an armed family

[MazdaManic5]

How is USC? I now have a set schedule and a job that cares about me, Its nice.
I like MidWestMotors

[jaskel]

Go for the Xb Erik, Its great for the price and perfect for my blossoming family. Sometimes power isn’t everything. My newborn won’t care if it’s fast.<O:p</O:p

<O:p> </O:p>

BTW if you want my address I will be more than willing to provide, however keep in mind <O:p></O:p>

YOU WILL BE MET with my P99<O:p></O:p>

My wife’s Baby Eagle<O:p></O:p>

My Dad’s S&W Model 29 .44mag<O:p></O:p>

& my brother Berretta Storm.<O:p></O:p>

So come and see me and try something<O:p></O:p>

guns dont kill people... ryan kills people....lol

[MazdaManic5]

guns dont kill people... ryan kills people....lol
Thats right baby!!!!! GUNS DON'T KILL PEOPLE, I DO
Hey i did end up selling those wheels on ebay, sorry.
However im still have some kicker equipment im looking to sell for cheap.
If anyone is interested pm me.
BTW How was your trip?

[1 PHAT 5]

How is USC? I now have a set schedule and a job that cares about me, Its nice.
I like MidWestMotors

Glad to hear you like your new job.

USC is great!! I am looking at transferring to a Network Field Engineer hopefully somtime in the near future. If I get this position, I will get a company car, work better hours, mostly set except in the case when there are Networks down, and better pay.

I though of MidWest Motors but I thought it sounded like a Car Dealership. LOL

[MazdaManic5]

true it does sound like a stealership. The field job sounds awesome. What do you need for that job?

I also love AFLAC because i can stay up witht he message boards during work. Like i used to do befor verizon got gay.

[jaskel]

just as a poke at the New Englander folks we ought to just call it NEPOC2

[m_long84]

just as a poke at the New Englander folks we ought to just call it NEPOC2

Hahahaha!!! That would be a kick in the nuts for them. (nuts)

I like the symmetry that MWM has and would like to see it stay, but what do you guys think of Mid-West Tuners?

[MazdaManic5]

Hahahaha!!! That would be a kick in the nuts for them. (nuts)

I like the symmetry that MWM has and would like to see it stay, but what do you guys think of Mid-West Tuners?
MidWestMotor association?

[1 PHAT 5]

true it does sound like a stealership. The field job sounds awesome. What do you need for that job?

I also love AFLAC because i can stay up witht he message boards during work. Like i used to do befor verizon got gay.

Actually, they taken in sales people before with no Technical backround and they have done well. Just have to have a knack for that sort of thing.

I have over 11 years of technical work experience and already having an Electronic Engineering Degree helps me but my previous work and Military training give me a big boost too.

I have been talking to the Field Engineer from RedOak for a few months. We are working on a ride along to let me get a feel for what is involved. I meet his boss last Thursday and we got along good. So I think it won't be too long before things are a go. There is supposed to be a position opening up sometime soon so it will most likely come down to if I really like what I will be doing and pay.

Glad to hear you liek AFLAC. It is nice being able to do this sort of stuff at work. This is what keeps me from going insane. LOL

[1 PHAT 5]

just as a poke at the New Englander folks we ought to just call it NEPOC2
That would really piss some people off.(shrug)

[MazdaManic5]

That would really piss some people off.(shrug)
I dont get it. What does NEPOC stand for? Ive been on this forum for years and i have never cared to learn. HMM?

[jaskel]

the real NEPOC is New England Protege owners club, i believe, so our version would be NEbraska Protege Owners Club

[MazdaManic5]

the real NEPOC is New England Protege owners club, i believe, so our version would be NEbraska Protege Owners Club
Oh, but how would that work with my xb and bigballins wrx? Its a funny thought though. Patriots SUCK!

[daedalus]

the real NEPOC is New England Protege owners club, i believe, so our version would be NEbraska Protege Owners Club


I think its funny as shit. (laugh)

[MazdaManic5]

I think its funny as shit. (laugh)
So did you get your mspeed up and running??

[daedalus]

nada. They are so backed up at the shop they wont get to it until this weekend. Last parts shipment with mpi shizzle comes in on friday. Full gasket set from mazda is here tommorow. Only thing i'm waitng on are the H.I.D.'s.

Its gonna take em a while to get everything up running. Keep in mind I handed brandon boxes of parts that mazda dissassembled. Bolts were thron in baggies, covers, pipes, screws are all mixed together. This is going to be one hell of a jigsaw puzzel.

I'm hoping well get down and dirty in the build next week.

[1 PHAT 5]

nada. They are so backed up at the shop they wont get to it until this weekend. Last parts shipment with mpi shizzle comes in on friday. Full gasket set from mazda is here tommorow. Only thing i'm waitng on are the H.I.D.'s.

Its gonna take em a while to get everything up running. Keep in mind I handed brandon boxes of parts that mazda dissassembled. Bolts were thron in baggies, covers, pipes, screws are all mixed together. This is going to be one hell of a jigsaw puzzel.

I'm hoping well get down and dirty in the build next week.

Goodluck with the puzzle!

[MazdaManic5]

sounds like a lot of work, good luck!

[m_long84]

nada. They are so backed up at the shop they wont get to it until this weekend. Last parts shipment with mpi shizzle comes in on friday. Full gasket set from mazda is here tommorow. Only thing i'm waitng on are the H.I.D.'s.

Its gonna take em a while to get everything up running. Keep in mind I handed brandon boxes of parts that mazda dissassembled. Bolts were thron in baggies, covers, pipes, screws are all mixed together. This is going to be one hell of a jigsaw puzzel.

I'm hoping well get down and dirty in the build next week.

Good luck with the car man. Are you going to make it to the World of Wheels show this weekend? If you are there are posts in that thread that will let you know what we are planning on doing.

[1 PHAT 5]

How bout MidWest Modifiers?

[m_long84]

How bout MidWest Modifiers?
I like that one and the first one the best so far I think. I don't know how many other names we can come up with with the MWM initials.

[1 PHAT 5]

I like that one and the first one the best so far I think. I don't know how many other names we can come up with with the MWM initials.

I kinda like the Modifiers one best.

Anyone else like suggestions or have some?

[jaskel]

MidWestMasterb8ters(jerkit)


sorry bored, and the only thing i could come up with tonight that had the right letters

[daedalus]

lol

[BigBallin]

get yer car done yet?

[1 PHAT 5]

MidWestMasterb8ters(jerkit)


sorry bored, and the only thing i could come up with tonight that had the right letters
:eek: LOL! Jason, I ill let you head that club up. LOL!

[MazdaManic5]

So i bet the bonneville is faster than your Pfizzle was? Huh Eric?

What can i say though i drive a box on wheels.

[1 PHAT 5]

So i bet the bonneville is faster than your Pfizzle was? Huh Eric?

What can i say though i drive a box on wheels.

Funny Ryan but actually the Bonnevile is faster than the P5. V-6 Powah!!
Plus, I have 16 way power seats and a trunk big enough to stuff 3 people in.(sssh)

I know whatcha mean, someday I will be in the box too. Its not always about speed though. You can make the box quick though. Just time and money.
((dunno) Something I don't have much of right now. LOL!!(dunno) )

[MazdaManic5]

there are people putting turbos and the blitz sc on the xb and getting ascited about 18 second quarter miles. Personally i would be pissed if i dropped 5k in my car and it did a 18 second quarter mile.
btw thats about what a protege does stock. Honestly the time and money are not worth the effort. Its a turtle no matter what you do to it. I accept and most scion owners accept it, most that is.
Did you go to WOW?

[1 PHAT 5]

there are people putting turbos and the blitz sc on the xb and getting ascited about 18 second quarter miles. Personally i would be pissed if i dropped 5k in my car and it did a 18 second quarter mile.
btw thats about what a protege does stock. Honestly the time and money are not worth the effort. Its a turtle no matter what you do to it. I accept and most scion owners accept it, most that is.
Did you go to WOW?

Yeah, I know the P5 wasn't blazing fast. I know the XB's arent that fast. Give it time and there will be solutions to it being slow. Like I said, time and money will solve that problem. A motor swap can be done. I know it will take some work and it won't bolt right in but it can be done and the problem with being slow will be solved.

I am getting the Xb for other reasons than being fast. I will have another car for that. I will most likely just do what I can bolt on wise to improve performance even if it is only 15 -20 HP. I just like the XB! I just have to get financed which is the hard part. Might take me another year before this can happen.

Didn't get to go to WOW, I had to work. Didn't have the funds anyways.

Did you make it to WOW Ryan?

[daedalus]

if youre gonna get a scion, why dont ya pick up a tc, slap their new turbo kit on it and make 300whp on the stock internals...

I like the cars looks a lot, especially when modded, and they obviously have a lot of power potential!

[1 PHAT 5]

if youre gonna get a scion, why dont ya pick up a tc, slap their new turbo kit on it and make 300whp on the stock internals...

I like the cars looks a lot, especially when modded, and they obviously have a lot of power potential!

Well the TC would be nice and I agree with what you say, but, there's a few details you need to know. I have a wife, 3 kids (2 kids live with my Ex-wife) and 2 huskies. I don't see all of that fitting in the Scion TC if needed. Plus, the Xb is cheaper and gets better gas mileage. I have to drive from Shenandoah, IA to Omaha and Lincoln once in awhile so right now gas mileage is important.

Once I get the XB, I am going to try and find another Del Sol. I loved my old one and want another one to trick out.

[daedalus]

well when you put it like that... i understand!

[jaskel]

I am going to try and find another Del Sol. I loved my old one and want another one to trick out.

werd i want another sooooo bad

[1 PHAT 5]

werd i want another sooooo bad
Think about a Del Dol with an S2000 engine, rwd drive conversion, and the auto top from Japan. Thats what I want!! I know it will cost but thats what I want.

[jaskel]

Think about a Del Dol with an S2000 engine, rwd drive conversion, and the auto top from Japan. Thats what I want!! I know it will cost but thats what I want.

thats putting it mildly dont ya think?? hell i priced the trans-top at like 1g when i had mine, and a S2k RWD conversion.... mucho mucho dollars

[1 PHAT 5]

thats putting it mildly dont ya think?? hell i priced the trans-top at like 1g when i had mine, and a S2k RWD conversion.... mucho mucho dollars
1G isn't bad considering I know they used to go for like 3g's. Hey, a man can dream right, plus this is something I have been thinking about for a long long time. I really think I am going to do it. It might take me awhile but I know I would absolutely love the car and not want anything else. Knowing how much you loved you Sol Jason, I think you would love it too. I think a wide body kit wqould be in order too.

I have to take care of the new car thing first which will be later this year or early next year. Then I am going to look for a Del Sol. Not to particular of what model or shape. I will then take it all apart in prep for the radical changes it will undergo. You will be more than welcome to help me out once I get started on it.

Of course, this is a huge under taking and I will be attempting things that I have never done before and honestly don't know if I really want to do a huge project like this. Granted it would be fun and satisfing but I know I could not do it myslef. Having a place to work on it will come into play also. If I cannot use the garage where I used to live, it might be a job i will trust to placed that have done conversions like this. Shops that seem to mostly reside in Cali.

[PGFracing]

Just subscribing to this thread, so I know where to meet up, if we do. What's the latest location idea or time frame any how?

[BigBallin]

no one really knows (uhm)

[1 PHAT 5]

Where still working on that. If you have any suggestions, post them.

[jaskel]

we have meets in nebraska???? no way...

[BigBallin]

hahaha.. lol.... how bout this weekend.... bowling and drinking and shit and we and can and have and fun. bowling at maplewood lanes. 10$ bowl till you cant bowl no more! saturday night! be there or be (ghey)

[m_long84]

hahaha.. lol.... how bout this weekend.... bowling and drinking and shit and we and can and have and fun. bowling at maplewood lanes. 10$ bowl till you cant bowl no more! saturday night! be there or be (ghey)
Sounds like a good time, but could we push it off till next weekend? It will be hard for me to make it this weekend but it might still be doable.

[1 PHAT 5]

This weekend is a no go for me. I already have plans. Sorry about that. Next weekend, I will be in Lincoln from the 6th to the 10th so that pretty much leaves me out for bowling too. Sorry about not being available but i am really working my butt off to hopefully move to the position I want. Once I get it, i will have more free time and mo money.

[1 PHAT 5]

hahaha.. lol.... how bout this weekend.... bowling and drinking and shit and we and can and have and fun. bowling at maplewood lanes. 10$ bowl till you cant bowl no more! saturday night! be there or be (ghey)

Guess I am gonna have to be (ghey)!! Not! :bs:

[m_long84]

I definately won't be able to make it this weekend now as I will be moving. Next weekend I will be in Omaha so if anyone wants to do anything then let me know and we can figure something out.

[ttlkaos]

okay, i just know that i want some people to meet somewhere, i want to put faces to everyone other than talking back and forth like we know eachother when we really don't. the sooner the better right??? i'm ALWAYS out driving around cuz i guess my life sucks, but i'm always out meeting people that way, but never anyone from here.

and daedalus...you better be your car done soon cuz i wanna see it. i wanna compare it to mine when it's done. thats one of the biggest things i've been waiting for. other than mine, i don't know of another msp that has more than like two things done to it around these neck of the woods. so c'mon now, i'm pry just as damn anxious as you are...............SO HURRY THE HELL UP....EH!?

[daedalus]

i'm trying i'm trying... Looks like next week. I hope.

[BigBallin]

so its not goin to be done today (peep)

[1 PHAT 5]

Hey TTLKAOS, how did you're tranny deal work out? Hope you got the better end of the deal.

[m_long84]

okay, i just know that i want some people to meet somewhere, i want to put faces to everyone other than talking back and forth like we know eachother when we really don't. the sooner the better right??? i'm ALWAYS out driving around cuz i guess my life sucks, but i'm always out meeting people that way, but never anyone from here.

and daedalus...you better be your car done soon cuz i wanna see it. i wanna compare it to mine when it's done. thats one of the biggest things i've been waiting for. other than mine, i don't know of another msp that has more than like two things done to it around these neck of the woods. so c'mon now, i'm pry just as damn anxious as you are...............SO HURRY THE HELL UP....EH!?
I would be happy to meet up with anyone when I'm in Omaha next weekend. I'm open for ideas on what we can do. As I said before I can't make it this weekend but will be there for sure next. Maybe we can go go-karting or something like that. That could be fun and then we could race legally!!! (2thumbs)

[daedalus]

Just a small update. Nothing has happened on my car yet. An unexpected engine blow up on some stupid honda pushed my down the list. They are *hopefully* going to start on it on saturday. Anyway... just letting ya know for anyone that cares.

[ttlkaos]

i care when it's done dammit!!!! i'm gonna be out tonight all over the place more than likely cuz it's nice as hell out. it would be nice to see some of you out even if you aren't in your car i don't care.

and my tranny was fixed. worked great for about another 10,000 miles. i had it fixed right at 10,000 miles, i'm pushin up on 20,000 now and both my 3rd gear synchros are going. i can pry do that myself with help from someone with the tools to tear the tranny down cuz i don't wanna strip my car apart just to make it legal for warranty work...ya know, i'm kinda lazy like that. so i dont' know what i'm gonna do yet.

[BigBallin]

Just a small update. Nothing has happened on my car yet. An unexpected engine blow up on some stupid honda pushed my down the list. They are *hopefully* going to start on it on saturday. Anyway... just letting ya know for anyone that cares.
so it kinda sounds like your not one of transonics top people. even though you're spending a shit ton of cash with them

[RXHusker]

so it kinda sounds like your not one of transonics top people. even though you're spending a shit ton of cash with them

If anyone wants a recommendation for a shop here in town (has done all of my work -- turbo, suspension, body kit, engine management, etc.) and is very reasonably priced -- let me know. Under the radar but does really good work.

[daedalus]

so it kinda sounds like your not one of transonics top people. even though you're spending a shit ton of cash with them


I havent bought any parts through them. Well, I bought my H.I.D.'s through them but thats it. I am only having them install everything. And its not really their fault. I mean, in their defense my car has been sitting in their shop for 8 months now and I havent had to pay a dime for storage. Other cars have come and gone, and frankly now that all my parts are finally in, they cant just drop all of their other projects now to work on mine. They have one LS/VTEC swap to complete on friday, and mine should go under the knife on sat-next week. The truth of the matter is that I am one of transonics top people, and Brandon (the owner) knows this. He is trying to get to my car because he knows i want it badly, but there are only two people that work there and things take time. I'm willing to wait as long as it gets done rigth the first time. (yippy)

[BigBallin]

If anyone wants a recommendation for a shop here in town (has done all of my work -- turbo, suspension, body kit, engine management, etc.) and is very reasonably priced -- let me know. Under the radar but does really good work.
who did all your work? metro? (shocked)

[RXHusker]

who did all your work? metro? (shocked)

NO not Metro-- I don't have any stereo equipment mods (not really my thing) -- I may use them for new rims however -- they just asked to use my car at WoW when someone else referred them to me. I think they try to dablle in selling some performance mods but don't install anything themselves.

I use a private shop here in town -- the guy knows his stuff and builds a lot of street racers and actual race cars -- all import stuff. Very reasonably priced and he has taken great care of my car.

[m_long84]

I would be happy to meet up with anyone when I'm in Omaha next weekend. I'm open for ideas on what we can do. As I said before I can't make it this weekend but will be there for sure next. Maybe we can go go-karting or something like that. That could be fun and then we could race legally!!! (2thumbs)
Is anyone up for meeting next weekend??? Just need to know so I know what plans I can and can't make. Drop me a PM or post in the thread if you are interested in meeting.

[BigBallin]

NO not Metro-- I don't have any stereo equipment mods (not really my thing) -- I may use them for new rims however -- they just asked to use my car at WoW when someone else referred them to me. I think they try to dablle in selling some performance mods but don't install anything themselves.

I use a private shop here in town -- the guy knows his stuff and builds a lot of street racers and actual race cars -- all import stuff. Very reasonably priced and he has taken great care of my car.
what was the name of the shop and where is it. or does he just do it on the side?

[RXHusker]

what was the name of the shop and where is it. or does he just do it on the side?

His shop is off of 60th and L -- forget the name of the shop exactly but it and racing his race car (800+ whp Honda) are full time gig for him. Jason is his name -- 208-4840 is the number -- just tell him I referred you. He also did the supercharged M3 that was next to me at WoW.

[BigBallin]

His shop is off of 60th and L -- forget the name of the shop exactly but it and racing his race car (800+ whp Honda) are full time gig for him. Jason is his name -- 208-4840 is the number -- just tell him I referred you. He also did the supercharged M3 that was next to me at WoW.
i heard you beat that m3! (shocked)

[daedalus]

I heard that the M3 is (or was) running slower than stock with the supercharger on it? I'm assuming because it wasnt tuned? Has that changed yet?

And this shop wouldnt happen to be a garage with space for about say 8 cars in a storage facility down kinda by u-pull-it would it? If so I know where your talking about. I've seen some of their cars before... like kesslers AWD 1g that couldnt make an axle last for longer than one launch.... (shocked)

[PGFracing]

Any blow joe can put the right components on and do it properly you need a professional tuner with experience with ignition to make a car run fast and properly. Also I was wondering do they make an ignition with multiple switch settings.

For example in my race vehicles we had ignitions that had a 4 different settings and you could program them however you wanted, For i.e when you put it at position 1, you have a mild advance program, 2 you had mid advanced ignition, 3 you had have an extreme advance position, and 4 maybe stock or something very near blowing and perfection. If they don't make anything like this would anyone be interested in having something like this. I know the gentleman that designs and builds these things, but I'd want to make it worth his while, real good guy.

[BigBallin]

I heard that the M3 is (or was) running slower than stock with the supercharger on it? I'm assuming because it wasnt tuned? Has that changed yet?

And this shop wouldnt happen to be a garage with space for about say 8 cars in a storage facility down kinda by u-pull-it would it? If so I know where your talking about. I've seen some of their cars before... like kesslers AWD 1g that couldnt make an axle last for longer than one launch.... (shocked)
can you not sleep d. you always post around 1 n the morning (sleep)

[jaskel]

His shop is off of 60th and L -- forget the name of the shop exactly but it and racing his race car (800+ whp Honda) are full time gig for him. Jason is his name -- 208-4840 is the number -- just tell him I referred you. He also did the supercharged M3 that was next to me at WoW.


If this is the Jason that i am thinking of, Erik will gladly warn you in another direction, sounds to me like this is the 4nspeed jason to me, was his honda a CRX??? if so, there are many folks that may just tell you to avoid him like the plague man

[RXHusker]

Well -- I don't know anything except my own experience which has been good or I wouldn't make a recommendation. I spoke with the owner of the M3 and he was also a pleased customer. I have also spoken with a 350Z owner and a MR2 owner and they were pleased. Believe me I wouldn't have given my 8 to somebody begging on a street corner -- I checked some references first. In a car community I am sure there are always lots of stories and some are true and some aren't. The M3 story is probably a good example. I was there when the owner of that M3 let another M3 owner drive it because he was also considering an SC-- it is not slower than stock ... LMAO.

Yes, my 8 is getting professionally dyno tuned and ignition is certainly a part of that -- especially with a 9k redline :). I am not sure why you would need a special switch if you have the right EMS. I can program and run multiple maps with different ignition settings (low boost and high boost).

[PGFracing]

How can you run different maps? Without stopping and uploading a different map? With a switch it's on the fly, when you need it, that way for daily driving you can keep it really in the safe zone. Also allows to run different fuels.

[1 PHAT 5]

Hey RXHusker, I am not going to badmouth anyone or tell you where to spend your money. If you are having your work done by the person that I think you are, all I can say is watch you're back. You might think he is legit and does great work but I can tell you of more people that have been screwed over by this person, besides me, who was his friend for over 5 years and helped him get his other shop going, that is no longer in business.

He is a smooth talker and is very persuasive so watch out.

Take this a warning and a pre-emptive "I told ya so."

[MazdaManic5]

Hey RXHusker, I am not going to badmouth anyone or tell you where to spend your money. If you are having your work done by the person that I think you are, all I can say is watch you're back. You might think he is legit and does great work but I can tell you of more people that have been screwed over by this person, besides me, who was his friend for over 5 years and helped him get his other shop going, that is no longer in business.

He is a smooth talker and is very persuasive so watch out.

Take this a warning and a pre-emptive "I told ya so."
Hey i know what your talking about, it was some shady dealings. They had some guys car for years and parts kept getting "stolen" Thats the issue isnt it, ore one of them

[1 PHAT 5]

Hey i know what your talking about, it was some shady dealings. They had some guys car for years and parts kept getting "stolen" Thats the issue isnt it, ore one of them

It would actually just be one of the many issues. I can tell you many actual events. Don't get me wrong, he does know how to work on cars but I have seen many people get screwed out of money or worse, there car.

[MazdaManic5]

Hey if you get your new job you gonna move the big O?

[1 PHAT 5]

Hey if you get your new job you gonna move the big O?
Well, if I do get that job, I will move back to the Big O. It might be awhile but I will move. I really really really hope I get it.

[MazdaAxela]

hey Mid West people just in case you want someplace to go thats your own. www.midwestcarclub.com that my car club site. :) Just thought id share since there were all these MidWest people in here...

[PGFracing]

That shop your talking about near 60th & L. Is that the one that has the Porsche's and Corvette's? Mainly they do SCCA race cars?

[PGFracing]

Also, who has an engine dyno in town? I know of a good chassis dyno, but I'm also looking for a good engine dyno, someone who will do 4 cylinders of course.

[daedalus]

In omaha, Sublime and EJ's are the two dyno places. I prefer EJ's because he is nice as hell and knows his shit better than anyone I have ever met.

Hes so good in fact, that dyno times are full-up 3 weeks in advance.

So if you cant get in there, call sublime @ 402-597-9308.

There is Dynosport in Lincoln as well, which is a very nice facility.

[ttlkaos]

In omaha, Sublime and EJ's are the two dyno places. I prefer EJ's because he is nice as hell and knows his shit better than anyone I have ever met.

Hes so good in fact, that dyno times are full-up 3 weeks in advance.

So if you cant get in there, call sublime @ 402-597-9308.

There is Dynosport in Lincoln as well, which is a very nice facility.


So when is your car expecting to be done.........? i went on to car domain and looked at all your pics and read everything, you got a lot more going in this car than i thought.....and a lot more than i'll pry ever have. BUT I STILL WANT IT DONE SO I CAN SEE IT!!!!!! if you have an idea of when it'll be done let me know, if not, that's cool. i'll just sit and wait patiently.

[PGFracing]

So does sublime have an engine dyno ot just a chassis dyno? No problem getting in EJ's, as long as you can wait which I can, but I need an engine dyno too. Any ideas? He suggested Charley's but they told me they can't do 4 cylinders.

[daedalus]

So when is your car expecting to be done.........? i went on to car domain and looked at all your pics and read everything, you got a lot more going in this car than i thought.....and a lot more than i'll pry ever have. BUT I STILL WANT IT DONE SO I CAN SEE IT!!!!!! if you have an idea of when it'll be done let me know, if not, that's cool. i'll just sit and wait patiently.


I havent even updated the latest little things weve done with the car... (boom05)

But it looks like my car is finally getting some attention starting tommorow and hopefully will be done next week sometime. *crosses fingers*

[PGFracing]

Is your car done? I stopped by Transonic the other day to investigate, see if I liked what I saw and heard. When he said he could fuck with my car he lost any opportunity on modifying my car. Clearly sounded like that it would be a new opportunity to try things out instead of a tested and proven method of tuning. He did say he has one that he is working on now (Protege), and was wondering is that your's Daedulus? I hope your car is up and going by now. Man if not I FEEL for ya.

Any how has anyone ever met up in this club and why oh why did anyone ever decide that you need to be 25. Where did that insurance figure come out of? Last I checked you only need to be 14 to drive in some parts of Nebraska and 16 to have a full out drivers license. If you can drive you should be able to be part of a club.

[daedalus]

Yea, she is done...

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111338

Brandon is a different type of guy. He doesnt like doing things that he doesnt have experience with. For example, he really doesnt like me using MPI over E-Manage (which he has tuned with a lot) or AEM Standalone, etc. Also, in his defense, he now has more experience tuning MSP's with aftermarket goodies than anyone else in Nebraska. Every MSP with a FMIC in Omaha was done by Transonic (4 in total) and two exahust systems, and some tranny work on another.

What were your plans?

[PGFracing]

Yea, she is done...

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111338

Brandon is a different type of guy. He doesnt like doing things that he doesnt have experience with. For example, he really doesnt like me using MPI over E-Manage (which he has tuned with a lot) or AEM Standalone, etc. Also, in his defense, he now has more experience tuning MSP's with aftermarket goodies than anyone else in Nebraska. Every MSP with a FMIC in Omaha was done by Transonic (4 in total) and two exahust systems, and some tranny work on another.

What were your plans?

That's strange because when I asked him if he has ever done anything with an MSP, he said no but he is working on one now and would have it done this week and would know more afterwards. He said, talk to him after that, which I again thought is total BS. Why would I spend money on a project that just got done and hasn't had any road proven testing behind it. The dyno means crap until it proves itself on the road in performance and durability. Also, Excuse my ignorance, but what is an FMIC? Fuel Management . . something maybe?

My plans are pretty simple. 25HP Nitrous system that kicks in at 2nd (with a switch on the shifter) gear low to mid throttle (sensor on the peddle). MBC, replace the air box with a cone filter, and up the fuel delivery system if necessary. A couple of other things that I can't mention, but I figure the above things should put the car right around 0-60 in around 5.3 and give it 11.0s in the quarter. I'm 100% stock right now with a KN filter, no boost. Now if I can't buy these components for $10HP they pretty much just get cut off my list.

Most of the money I'm seeing spent on sport compacts and mods in general on american cars is just a plain waste of time anything over $10 a HP is a complete rip off. I'm seeing guys spend $5,000 for a .5 second improvement from 0-60. Many times they are spending around $1,000 just for sound improvement, what's the point. Shit I could go buy a used car put a sweet body kit on it, smoke their car and still have $2,000 to invest on something that could buy me another car down the road.

[daedalus]

Well he has done Front Mount Intercoolers (FMIC) on MSP's before mine included. And i'm sorry that my car isnt "road proven" yet but lets be fair here, i've had it in my possession for less than 60 hours. Road proven will take me some time but belive me it was built to be reliable.

He mentioned earlier that a guy stoped in asking about putting Nitrous on his car. Have you done you research on this? It is a pretty proven fact that nitrous + msp is a bad combination without internals, and especially without tuning of some sort. No offense, but 11 in the quarter? Not a chance. Dont you think that if 11's were so attainable by these relativly cheap modifications there would be a shitload of cars in the 11-12 second times? And didnt you just have your engine replaced?

If you check the 1/4 Mile sticky in the MSP forum you will find that only ONE msp out of everyone in this place was able to hit 12's, and hes got more money in his car than I do, and more HP than I do, and more HP that your plan will yeild you...

12.949 @ 112.262mph- Focus - FMIC, SRI, Internals, GT28RS, MPI, 3" TB Exhaust, FCD, M/T Slicks (18psi)

I'm not trying to rag on you or anything, and if you dont trust brandon, dont go there take it to sublime and see what they can do. My suggestion would be this. Get a DSM AFC which will yeild you double the HP/Tq than your 25 shot, provide you safer tuning and daily drivability and maximize any setup you may end up adding to your car.

[PGFracing]

What is a DSM AFC? I really don't see 11's being that tough to achieve. The car doesn't need much more to get it there, if you look a those times posted you'll find a big disparity in stock times. It's mainly just the nut behind the wheel causing that disparity, in some instances the cars are stock with tuning done to them causing the faster times. I'm most concerned about my 0-60mph time as the quarter will rarely be beneficial, so I'm most after torque. Do you know if anyone has tested the PSI flow on stock exhaust (before the cat)? I was curious if the stock exhaust is any good?

[Red Zeppelin]

Any how has anyone ever met up in this club and why oh why did anyone ever decide that you need to be 25. Where did that insurance figure come out of? Last I checked you only need to be 14 to drive in some parts of Nebraska and 16 to have a full out drivers license. If you can drive you should be able to be part of a club.


(hippy) THAT was a joke-----some of us just wanted to be sure we didn't have underage kids around when we're partying. J.K.

[nKukoly333]

Hey guys, I am new to this forum. I live in Omaha, Nebraska.
Looking forward to a Midwest Mazda club.
I used to be in the Midwest Camaro Club,... but I had to get rid of my Cammy, and now I have a 2002 P5.

[daedalus]

not too much happens. Come out to rush st on wedensdays or come to the Transonic "tuned" show this saturday. Its gonna be huge!

[Signal 2]

I really don't see 11's being that tough to achieve. The car doesn't need much more to get it there...
If your "cone filter", MBC and NOS only gets you 5.3 sec. 0 to 60, it would seem like you'll need alot more horsepower (not just torque) to get to 11s in a quarter.
I don't have any experience with TRANSONIC...yet. But it "sounds like" when you started talking NOS, it was he that lost interest. :)

[daedalus]

FYI Guys, Transonic "Tuned" car show today!!! at Mccormicks off of 144th and Old L st.

Starts at 5pm and goes to 1 am, food, live DJs, different show classes, and a dyno shootout! Come out and shoot the shit with me!

[daedalus]

Just so ya'll know... The MSP spanked everybody!

1st Place Mazda Show Class
and
BEST OF SHOW!!! WOOT WOOT!

[Signal 2]

Just so ya'll know... The MSP spanked everybody!

1st Place Mazda Show Class
and
BEST OF SHOW!!! WOOT WOOT!

Congratulations. Well deserved. (drinks)

[MazdaAxela]

So once again MidWest People come on over www.midwestcarclub.com

send me an email if your interested. Planning on some car shows in the area I live and what not, but would more than love to work with everyone here.

president@midwestcarclub or robert-higareda@uiowa.edu

[1 PHAT 5]

Congrats on your win! All the time and effort was well worth it seems. Can't wait to get out to see your ride.

Hoping soon to have a new ride to pimp our. try and give ya some competition.

Got any pics?

[daedalus]

There are some here: http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1765589#post1765589

and some more here: http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113777

[1 PHAT 5]

Very nice! SO, I bet you are happy now that all that work is behind you. Are you happy with the results and the workmanship of Transonic?

So what is the final WHP/WTQ numbers?

Have you run the 1/4 mile yet? Curious to the times you might get.

Makes me wish I had my Mazda back. Ya never know, if I can get a good deal on a used M6 Wagon/MSP/MP5 I might get one.

[daedalus]

I'm very happy with the work Transonic did. Everything was done correctly, and put together so that it would be totally functional but still look awsome. The extra powdercoating on everything and polishing of certain items really set the engine off inside the car. Its the little xtras that really show the detail they put into it.

Take your car to sublime, and you wont see workmanship like that, garunteed.

No 1/4 time yet, i still havent installed the MPI tuner or tuned it yet. HIN KC is this weekend so i'm doing that and then hopefully finishing up all the little details afterwards. I'll keep ya updated.

[1 PHAT 5]

I'm very happy with the work Transonic did. Everything was done correctly, and put together so that it would be totally functional but still look awsome. The extra powdercoating on everything and polishing of certain items really set the engine off inside the car. Its the little xtras that really show the detail they put into it.

Take your car to sublime, and you wont see workmanship like that, garunteed.

No 1/4 time yet, i still havent installed the MPI tuner or tuned it yet. HIN KC is this weekend so i'm doing that and then hopefully finishing up all the little details afterwards. I'll keep ya updated.
Well, I'm glad to hear you are happywith the car. That's really all that matters and that it will last. Can't wait to see some numbers on the car.

My car plans are on hold right now. I know what I want to get but I am waiting right now to save up some more dough. I am in no real hurry. Sides, winter is right around the corner and I might just wait till near next summer to get a new ride.

[TomAss_Z]

yeah, i think its funny about all this hoot and holla about this 3000gt. I saw it down at hot import nights in KC and yeah the rims and shit are tight, but i just don't think that he did any justice under the hood.

If you guys really wanna see a piimpin ass 3000gt, my friend ben's got one being put together right now to be pushing over 700 at the wheels

[TomAss_Z]

by the way, my car is at woodhouse right now, i think i blew the engine hahahaha

WARRANTY RULES!!!!

[daedalus]

yeah, i think its funny about all this hoot and holla about this 3000gt. I saw it down at hot import nights in KC and yeah the rims and shit are tight, but i just don't think that he did any justice under the hood.

If you guys really wanna see a piimpin ass 3000gt, my friend ben's got one being put together right now to be pushing over 700 at the wheels


Well granted the underside of the enginebay isnt "blingin" but its more of a purpose built car. Its got 16g turbos, a FULL fuel system, 720cc injectors, standalone, alcohol injection, Tein Flex coilovers, and a one-off hood from japan that is the only one in the U.S.

Car will be good for a 10 sec 1/4 mile and frankly thats not bad for a daily driver.

[TomAss_Z]

oh yeah for sure man. and thats what ben has got is the td06's. but he went ahead with the black phantom turbines and bigger piping among an array of other things. Does this guy have a standalone, piggyback, reflash, etc?? it wasn't mentioned

I'm not dogging the car whatsoever but i'm jist super excited to see ben's car on the street. If u see it, it's blue with gold Volks on it. If u know how to get ahold of this guy we could line these two up and see two phatty ass 3000's rippin up the street!!

[TomAss_Z]

N E way car update:
Woodhouse calls me and says i need a new engine. They say that my intake voided my warranty and that i'll have to fork out 6g's to fix. I went round and round with these fools. Finally i call Mazda Corp. and they say that there's nothing that they can do its all on the dealer.

So after two days of headache i raised enough hell to get myself a new engine!!!!

Tight!!! anybody wanna protege5???!!

[daedalus]

same thing that happened to me except it was gonna cost me 7k...

If you want a quick fix for cheaper, olstens in lincoln has a p5 block that you could pick up for 300-500 bucks and brandon could swap it in to your car for 800...

a cheaper alternative if you need it. At least then you could sell the car with some sort of resale.

[TomAss_Z]

yeah i already got them to cover the engine under warranty. Anyway, Daedalus u know Matt with the Black msp right??

[daedalus]

yep yep... you know him?

[BigBallin]

black msp = the slow (second) hahahhha j/k

[TomAss_Z]

me matt and i are pretty good friends along with Kevin (bigballin). We are pretty much the coolest people evar. We should all hang out sometime

[daedalus]

We are pretty much the coolest people evar.


BEST QUOTE EVAR!!!

yea, i got matts cell... i need to give him a call this week...

[1 PHAT 5]

Well, finally got a car. Had too, the Bonne wasn't sounding too good so it was time to trade in. The bad part was getting financed. After days of trying finally found one dealer in Lincoln to get me a deal. Here's the downside, I was trying to get this used 04 mazda wagon that was loaded for 18k. It ended up being way out of what I could afford with all my bills. No one would finance me on a new car so the Scion Xb was out. So the lot I went to had all one owner cars that had some pretty decents prices. They had an 94 Civic Si with 13k miles for only 13k but I had to get a family mobile. So I after looking at all m car options and thinking it over, I went with an 04 White Dodge Stratus Sedan R?T with only 1o.5k miles on it for 13.5k. Keep in mind, I really wanted an import that would work for the family thing but now that I have had the cars for a few days, I really like it. Still has factory warranty and just a few small scrathes.

So, my XB and import days are on hold till I get my credit back. Im gonna give it about a year and refinance then get another car most likely.

Its hard to support a family on one income so this is what I had to do. Hopeing that I can come hang with ya'll someday and check out the rides and BS.

The plus side, is that there are some performance mods available for this car and it already handles really good so it does have some possibilities.

Hoping that by the end of next month i can roll up to Flashback on Wed and bs with ya'll.

[daedalus]

Congrats on the purchase!!! At least you have your priorities straight with your credit and family commitments.

Swing by Flashbacks and say hello.

[1 PHAT 5]

thanks! I definitely will sometime.

[BigBallin]

me matt and i are pretty good friends along with Kevin (bigballin). We are pretty much the coolest people evar. We should all hang out sometime
damn right playa. so r u driving again? (tom)

[m_long84]

Congrats on the purchase Erik. I also am looking for a new car now. I just sold mine today and am not sure what I want. Right now I'm leaning towards a Nissan 300zx or 240sx. Any suggestions guys?

[daedalus]

swaped 240 with an RB!!! There is one in omaha and its THE SHIT!!!

[1 PHAT 5]

Both are good platforms. I would think the 240 would be cheaper and there is a ton of stuff for it.

Glad you where able to sell you're car. I just happy to have a nice reliable car again. Might not be what I reallyt wanted but I am actually very happy with it. Funny thing is it is allot like the P5 was that there isn't a whole lot of aftermarket support yet for it.

[m_long84]

True the 240's are cheaper, but I'm having a harder time finding one that I like and that hasn't been modded yet. Most of the 240's that I have seen already have the sr20det swapped into them, which isn't a bad motor, but I was thinking more along the lines of an RB26DETT (Skyline). That engine would be awesome in a 240, especially since it weighs all of 2700 lbs. I found a 300zx that I like and am checking into now. If you guys see anything let me know.

[BigBallin]

how much did you get for your car?

[m_long84]

I ended up getting 16K for my car. It was a little less than what I wanted, but it still took care of my loan and got me out from under it. I just got back from Colorado yesterday. I went and picked my car up. It's a 1995 Nissan 300ZX. It's got ~58,000, paint looks new, engine bay is probably the cleanest you'll find on a 10 year old car. The only thing that needs a little work is the interior, which won't be hard. I'll post up pics as soon as I get them. Oh yeah, I turned 21 today so hooray for me. (boobs) (alright) (friday) (drinks) (drunk) (beer)

[1 PHAT 5]

Congrats on the Z! Happy 21st!

I hoping to roll out to the big O on of these Wednesdays for the car shop.

Maybe I can check out the New Z!

[m_long84]

Thanks man, and sure thing about the Z. I don't know when I will make it up on a Wenesday. I'm working during the week and school is starting back up again on the 22nd. Maybe we could have a "MWM Barbecue" before it gets cold out. You know, sit back, eat some burgers, drink some beer. It would be great to meet everyone, since I have only met Kevin and Matt. Let me know what you think so we can start spreading the word. Maybe if we can get something worked out in enough time we can have a good turnout.

[1 PHAT 5]

Well, we could plan somethign for next month. I can pretty much work my schedule around it so it would be up to everyone else when they can.

[m_long84]

Sounds good, I'll start a new thread to see if anyone is interested. Weekends work best for me since I will be in school. Other than that I'm not particular.

[nKukoly333]

<--Willing to join MW Mazda.

[daedalus]

its pretty much dead... join nestreetscene.org (omaharacing.com has died) and join the mazda usergroup... bout a much of a mazda group as there is in the area.

[nKukoly333]

bummer

[1 PHAT 5]

Its still alive buton life support. It's dying due to lack of interest and attendance at events or both. For some strange reason, it is very hard to get Mazda enthusiasts together for an event.

[1 PHAT 5]

Well, if theres any interest in MidWestMazdas, let me know. I would like to bring the car club back to life.

[BKJT05]

im deffinitly down to join....ive always wantd to get a crew going when i was in highschool, but that was just pretty much looks of a car, i wanna join a mazdas only crew with some people who know what they are doing so when i buy my turbo i can learn how to put it in....im nly 20 years old, but i love cars, i know somewhat about them, but id love to learn more...im going ot install my own exhaust when i get it in a couple weeks, think thats a good idea??? anyways YES im down to join....(first)

[1 PHAT 5]

Great! Lets us know when ya get you're exhaust. I'm sure theres a few peeps on here that would love to help ya out.

[Signal 2]

Well, if theres any interest in MidWestMazdas, let me know. I would like to bring the car club back to life.
No offense, but as suggested earlier, NESS is probably a more viable alternative right now. http://www.nestreetscene.com/ After registering, PM a guy name bheiman. He's the mod for the MAZDA USER GROUP and can let you in. They also have alot of other sections that might be of interest....depending on your age. Since I'm a fossil, I tend to stay just in the user group and Sanctioned racing.
This spring we had a small meet and greet at one members home. We're hoping to scale up a bit, but probably not until next spring now.

[daedalus]

yea.... get on ness and get into the mazda user group.

Signal - glad to see your still around! Hope the car is treating you good! Its gorgeous!

[1 PHAT 5]

I was a NESS member but for some reason they removed my login. and yes I did post. So not sure if I want to rejoina site where they just remove people at will.

[Dugg E Fresh]

I was a NESS member but for some reason they removed my login. and yes I did post. So not sure if I want to rejoina site where they just remove people at will.
Ya, me too. I didn't post much, and didn't even check it much, but there is not even a link to register now.

[Signal 2]

yea.... get on ness and get into the mazda user group.
Signal - glad to see your still around! Hope the car is treating you good! Its gorgeous!

Thanks daedalus. Yep I'm still around, but my car has an inferiority complex around cars like yours. I remember seeing that yellow car for the first time at Flashbacks and knew it was something special. Sorry to see your selling but someone is going to get a VERY nice car.
I don't know why anyone would have been removed at NESS, though a couple of months back bhieman wanted everyone to respond to a thread he started.....something maybe about spammers? As for the registration link, I'll check on that and re-post here.

[1 PHAT 5]

I heard registration is locked until next summer. If thats how they where trying to find spammers, that's not gonna work. Plus ya piss people off who actaully use them forums. Oh well.

[Dugg E Fresh]

Thanks daedalus. Yep I'm still around, but my car has an inferiority complex around cars like yours. I remember seeing that yellow car for the first time at Flashbacks and knew it was something special. Sorry to see your selling but someone is going to get a VERY nice car.
I don't know why anyone would have been removed at NESS, though a couple of months back bhieman wanted everyone to respond to a thread he started.....something maybe about spammers? As for the registration link, I'll check on that and re-post here.
I remember that thread and did respond along with a pm. If they were going to remove me, I would have appreciated some type of warning. Any pm's coming in give me an email alert, so they didn't even do that. I pulled up the member listing and I am no longer on there. My activity on there was within the last month or two.(notcool)

[Signal 2]

When your right, your right. I posted a thread asking about it in the MAZDA user group and was told that you have to post ever 30 days or so, and registration is locked for some reason. Someone suggested PMing a mod to open it up for someone, but that makes no sense. I can't figure out how I've not been dropped, since I don't make a point to post there all that often myself.
I'm also asking myself if they're sponsors are aware that membership is dropping and the doors are locked. Oh well.... (headshake

[BKJT05]

Personally id rather get mid west mazda's together again, i wasent ever a member, but i think the name sounds better and its purely mazda's, have someone start a website or a myspace account, everybody is addicted to myspace, well at least the younger people, but I think a sweet MWM window decal for the front or rear would look good or something....

really i just wanna meet some mazda owners to make friends and work on cars together or get help, id like to meet a couple guys to help me install my turbo when i get it this upcoming spring, i dont wanna drop my car off and wait to get it done for some huge amount of money, id rather work on it, learn what im doing etc...

my goal is after i work my way up at Pepsi(sweetest job ever) and start making the big bucks i wanna open my own shop, My name is Brandon Tripp, my shop name will be called "B"Dubz...will be like a metro audio, will sell stereos, wheels, performance, etc...i already know how to do complete stereo installs, ive done many of my own and friends, i just enjoy working on cars, but didnt go to school for it.

But yea we gotta get something going !!!!!!

[MazdaManic5]

i love your enthusiasm. MWM forever. We had a pretty sick logo too. It was hard to somewhat impossible to organize a meet. I think we had maybe a handful. Not to say i didnt meet some very nice people. Tom Erik. Im talking to you. Heres what ill say. If you guys get a get together planed and i have sufficent notice i will attend. I love meeting new people. hey does anyone myspace???

[1 PHAT 5]

yup mwm forever, I need to get the logo done again. just for the front window, it was so sick. I agree with ya Ryan, I met some really cool people and made some good friends. Hey Ryan, you up fpr helping me lower my 5? I think im gonna order springs next month.

[BKJT05]

You know if your planning on all meeting up to work on your cars sometime let me know, i also wanna lower my P5 sooner or later, if we all got together id be able to learn how to do it etc...i think im gonna order a EIBACH PROKIT from ebay...$200 bucks shiped, sounds decent priced and the drop i want.

[Dugg E Fresh]

I'm in & outta Omaha a lil here and there. If y'all do plan a get together ahead of time, post it up on this end of the forum, I'm there. Especially if it's Saturday (later) or on a Sunday. As stated above, NESS seems to have booted me, besides I'm on this forum a bunch more anyway. Looks like we are starting to get a lil bit o' momentum on this...

Jim, since you are still a member of NESS shoot Fitz a, "what's up," I just saw him on my way from Omaha. We ran together for a bit on the way to Lincoln, don't know if he realized it was me or not. There was NO WAY I was even going to give him the satisfaction, that car is BLAZIN and still looking hot.

[MazdaManic5]

yup mwm forever, I need to get the logo done again. just for the front window, it was so sick. I agree with ya Ryan, I met some really cool people and made some good friends. Hey Ryan, you up fpr helping me lower my 5? I think im gonna order springs next month.
you know it. i love working on cars. i would wait til spring though to drop it. Thats me though

[MazdaManic5]

You know if your planning on all meeting up to work on your cars sometime let me know, i also wanna lower my P5 sooner or later, if we all got together id be able to learn how to do it etc...i think im gonna order a EIBACH PROKIT from ebay...$200 bucks shiped, sounds decent priced and the drop i want.
hey ill help you. ive done two spring/struts on the p5. I could do it in my sleep. Plus i love working on cars.

[BKJT05]

sweet as soon as i get the kit ill have to let you know, i would think it would be pretty easy, but ive never done it so idk what its like. If anybody ever needs help with audio etc, let me know. im really good with audio, ive done about 10 cars now, all makes n models. You know im glad i saw this Ne only forum, everybody seems really helpful, i think you all will save me alot of time and money when i get my turbo kit, im glad people are into thier mazda's as much as i am, i also love working on cars, but outta all my friends im like the only 1 who is into cars so im usually working on my car by myself...

[daedalus]

sad... right as MWM comes to life i sell my car... should be moving out of state on saturday if everything goes well...

maybe i'll meet up with you guys anyway... i know just a bit about these cars... ;)

[BKJT05]

i need to find some sweet places here in omaha to take some pics of my car, i like the parking garage look and what not, ill have to go cruise around n find the hot spots.

[MazdaManic5]

sweet as soon as i get the kit ill have to let you know, i would think it would be pretty easy, but ive never done it so idk what its like. If anybody ever needs help with audio etc, let me know. im really good with audio, ive done about 10 cars now, all makes n models. You know im glad i saw this Ne only forum, everybody seems really helpful, i think you all will save me alot of time and money when i get my turbo kit, im glad people are into thier mazda's as much as i am, i also love working on cars, but outta all my friends im like the only 1 who is into cars so im usually working on my car by myself...
Most of the install is stnadard until you get to the endlinks. Its just rediculous. Sheesh,

[1 PHAT 5]

OMG please buy some new end links before you install your springs.

[BKJT05]

where can i get new endlinks and how much do they usually run price wise?? i cant wait to see what my car looks like complete, i used to drive a ford explorer that i dropped about 3k in look, had 22inch rims, billet grill, new head & taillights, custom stereo system, pretty much everything, i loved drivng around and seeing peope stare, but then i got a job at pepsi and i decided i needed something with better gas milage, always been a fan of P5's then when i saw this one and it only had 30k miles, i had to have it. sold my expo to a friend and signed the lease that same day, lol....now im back to a comlete stock looking car. ha

[1 PHAT 5]

I dont remember how much they are but not that much, maybe 100 bucks. Check on corksport.com or search the p5 susp. forums. Been to long since I did mine.

[BKJT05]

ok, ill try to get new endlinks too, haha.

[daedalus]

I got mine from AWR... nice shit too... all stainless.

[BKJT05]

i got a ?? for all my omaha guys?? Im planning on getting the rims on my slideshow, Katana Vr6's, gunmetal with chrome lip, well they make them in white with a chrome lip, you think my car would look better with white or gunmetal, im thinking about getting a carbon fiber hood and some other cf stuff, but maybe i should go sleek and white...idk...tell me what you think