Ok, I thought I already had one of these, but apparently I don't.
Details:
2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 #3693
GT Package
Flyin' Miata - Big Enchilada Package installed
Currently at 67,000 miles
When I bought it:
With my buddy's Fox Body.
Underhood
Autocrossing
Bronze wheels (soon to be painted again)
Last edited by THE Phen; 03-27-2011 at 09:16 AM.
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Now... the fun stuff...
Here's a current list of what I've recently bought for the car... and the same reason as to why I want to burn it to the ground.
Purchased:
electronic boost control solenoid
H&R Race springs
New differential bushings
Used Power Plant Frame
Why I hate the car right now:
First of all, I snapped the power plant frame in two places. I have pics... will share later. Picked up a used power plant frame. The two bolts in the diff for the power plant frame were a total PITA to loosen. 4ft pipe plus my 22" breaker bar, and even that was a struggle. I broke a socket in the process. So... now these two bolts are completely loose... they won't come out of the power plant frame. I spent almost 4 hours working with these bolts. Nada. Next solution - drop the differential and pound them out. Not necessarily a bad task in theory... but let's face it... this is an Ohio car. I'm now screwed. So yeah... I want to burn it now because I'm effing sick of silly shit that shouldn't break, breaking.
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you know i have to sub to this!
1999 Mazda Protege ES 1.8 & 2005 VW Golf TDI
Please follow the For Sale Rules...
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98864
Current update. Yeah... I've gotten nothing more accomplished. Hopefully that changes this week.
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Ok... update from the last two days.
Rear H&R springs are mounted and ready to be reinstalled on the car. They so pretty.
Rear endlinks were cut off... big surprise there. New ones ordered.
Passenger side axle removed from the hub. Still needs to be removed from the diff.
Drivers side axle won't budge. Damn near broke an axle puller machine trying to push it thru. A couple good whacks with the BFH didn't help either.
New parts to be ordered:
Hawk HP+ rear pads
Racing Brake rear rotors (to match the front's hardware)
Tires. Still debating on these, but I'm leaning towards Dunlop Direzza Star Specs.
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Hell, I still need to get the pictures up. I'll work on that...
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you mean "sub a phen"Originally Posted by Sleezer1533
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98 Milly
Ksport Kontrol Pro Coilovers
http://www.wheelweights.net/
"What you put up with, you end up with, you can only expect what you accept from someone."
I do what I can.
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Hey Phen, Ouch that's a list. Hope you get it running on the road soon.
I have the Dunlop Direzzas, love them.
Bruce
2008 Miata Touring PRHT True Red, MazdaSpeed body kit
RB Intake, RSII Exhaust, RX8 Sways, KW V3 Coilovers, Fiaam horn
RX7 FD Rims, Kenwood DNX7100, Int Wiper Mod, 3M Bra
This thread is tits on a bull without pictars!
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Hahaha. I'll post them up now. I'm home and I have a few minutes.
To update though... My dad and uncle came over yesterday to help with it. Power plant frame has successfully been swapped. All that's left now are the front springs, boost controller, endlinks, and rear brakes.
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So you have the tough part done?
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