CharlesE
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« on: August 04, 2012, 01:42:42 PM »
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I know....It's a Miata.net ripoff, so what!! 
Today, I'm finishing off the Dr. Colorchip work on my hood, fenders and side mirrors. Still very happy with the quality of the chip repairs.
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2004 VR MSM - FM (CAI, Downpipe, O2 Modifier, Full Exhaust, PCV, Timing Belt Kit), Hallman MBC, Silver Star Headlights, Speedhut Boost Gauge, Stainless Steel Brake & Clutch lines, Thompson Air Horn, Mobil 1, Gates Racing Belts, Samco Hoses, Hitemp Brake Fluid, Passport Detector, GPS Drive Navigation (I-Phone), 15x8 6UL's and 205 RE-11's, Carbotech AX6's, Exedy Stage 1 Clutch, FM V-Maxx Stage 2 Suspension, 949 End Links. MR Roadster Short Shifter Kit
Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling with a pig in mud....After a while you realize they like it.
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bigdave
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« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2012, 01:45:28 PM »
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Today, I'm finishing off the Dr. Colorchip work on my hood, fenders and side mirrors. Still very happy with the quality of the chip repairs.
please post before and after photos.
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mr_hyde
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« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2012, 01:57:07 PM »
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I'll be dusting with a California duster (black is not a color, it is a responsibility) and driving with the top down  |
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2005 Black Mica #290 8/27/04 w/Factory Hard Top
BEGi Intake, FM Downpipe. Nice and calm with an edge...
1990 Red - MSM Drivetrain, Adaptronic EMS, Xida 700/400, 15x9 6uls, Full Cage, SGDP w/80mm Corksport exhaust, ~260whp @ 15psi on Forged Rods.
Build Thread: https://mazda-speed.com/forum2/index.php/topic,24668.0.html
2001 BMW 330ci Sport w/5 Speed - Daily Driver
2003 E350 7.3 Powerstroke Ambulance for towing '90MSM to play dates.
Pair of 1991s - Smurf and BRG - Teenager drivers.
Yes, I count 6 vehicles plus a trailer. I may have a problem...
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CharlesE
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« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2012, 03:01:22 PM »
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BigDave: Check this link for photos from a week or so ago. Once I finish, I'll post completed photos.
https://mazda-speed.com/forum2/index.php/topic,26526.0.html
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2004 VR MSM - FM (CAI, Downpipe, O2 Modifier, Full Exhaust, PCV, Timing Belt Kit), Hallman MBC, Silver Star Headlights, Speedhut Boost Gauge, Stainless Steel Brake & Clutch lines, Thompson Air Horn, Mobil 1, Gates Racing Belts, Samco Hoses, Hitemp Brake Fluid, Passport Detector, GPS Drive Navigation (I-Phone), 15x8 6UL's and 205 RE-11's, Carbotech AX6's, Exedy Stage 1 Clutch, FM V-Maxx Stage 2 Suspension, 949 End Links. MR Roadster Short Shifter Kit
Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling with a pig in mud....After a while you realize they like it.
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« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2012, 03:02:36 PM »
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just messing with you CharlesE......
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CharlesE
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« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2012, 03:21:29 PM »
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I believe the applicable expression is pwned.  |
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2004 VR MSM - FM (CAI, Downpipe, O2 Modifier, Full Exhaust, PCV, Timing Belt Kit), Hallman MBC, Silver Star Headlights, Speedhut Boost Gauge, Stainless Steel Brake & Clutch lines, Thompson Air Horn, Mobil 1, Gates Racing Belts, Samco Hoses, Hitemp Brake Fluid, Passport Detector, GPS Drive Navigation (I-Phone), 15x8 6UL's and 205 RE-11's, Carbotech AX6's, Exedy Stage 1 Clutch, FM V-Maxx Stage 2 Suspension, 949 End Links. MR Roadster Short Shifter Kit
Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling with a pig in mud....After a while you realize they like it.
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« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2012, 06:18:08 AM »
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Replaced the OEM springs with Flyin Miata springs, and 949 adjustable endlinks in place of the rear oem endlinks (I added 949 units to the front when I added a Racing Beat front sway a few weeks ago). After a 17 mile ride home from where I did the install (a Garage Woolery tech day), both the front and rear are sitting a half inch lower than they were this morning. Further settling to come in next few weeks.
With the help of a customer, Flyin Miata recently discovered that due to the length of our Bilsteins, an MSM drops a half inch less than do other NBs when the FM springs are added. They've since added a note to that effect in the spring's description. To fix this, it was suggested that a bit of coil be cut from the springs (from the more compressed end [proper terminology escapes me right now, it's 3 am]); and that this won't affect performance. Since in my view the rear needs more drop than the front, I only cut the rear springs.
Eager to see the final position of the car.
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05 Black Mica, #917/1428 http://speedmiata.blogspot.com/ FM Full Intake w/ 02 Sig Mod, eBay Intercooler 28x5.5x2.5, FM springs, 949 endlinks, Speedhut boost gauge (w/ "mazdaspeed" script), Boss Frog Double Hoop Maxx rollbar finished in Black Mica, 215/40/17 Yokohama S-Drive's, Thompson Oil Filter Relocation, visor blanking plates, Thompson Nautilus horn, Audiovox cruise control w/ oem cruise stalk, the cool '04 red/black interior, clear/smoked front side markers, 4-way functional and turnsignalling side markers.
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« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2012, 07:17:11 AM »
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I don't even know where my MSM is today!
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« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2012, 07:34:54 AM »
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just washed her and parked her the garage,,,i'll be gone for days without her  |
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« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2012, 11:34:38 AM »
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Cleaning...lots and lots of cleaning
And perhaps install my new FM oil check valve or turbo actuator bracket.... not sure I will get to the rear spacers today....
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« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2012, 03:57:44 PM »
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Painted my RH wheels. no pictures yet.
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FM intake, DP, mid/muffler, not saying anymore, harddog sport, driverside floor mounted Elise seat, flipside passenger mounts , FM vmaxx COs/Sways, various doodads.
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« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2012, 05:33:04 PM »
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Miss owning it.
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'04 TiG, BEGI Re-flash; 450 cc injectors; FM IC; FM turbo back exhaust; BEGI intake; FM Oil cooler, Walbro 255HP, FM cross flow and Spal fans; GFB-BOV; MBC; Moroso air/oil separator; Silver C3M 15x9 with 225/45/15 BFG Rivals; FM springs and sways; Bilstein HD shocks with FCM 36mm bump-stops; SSK; Wilwood 6 piston front, 4 piston rear brakes; Hard Dog rollbar; Sparco Sprint V seats; Simpson 6-pt harness system; A-pillar dual-pod with boost and oil temp gauges, #3838
2006 C230 Sport, 2.5L V6, 6spd MT. My favorite daily driver ever (so far).
Used to own: '04 TiG, Big Enchilada, FM brake upgrade, Autometer boost gauge, Motegi Traklites, #2082.
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« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2012, 01:55:18 AM »
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Wash, mild detail, replaced oil pressure sender (two output aftermarket) with OEM, changed oil, fixed annoying problem with 9500ci. Nice to get a few things off the list...  |
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2005 Black Mica #290 8/27/04 w/Factory Hard Top
BEGi Intake, FM Downpipe. Nice and calm with an edge...
1990 Red - MSM Drivetrain, Adaptronic EMS, Xida 700/400, 15x9 6uls, Full Cage, SGDP w/80mm Corksport exhaust, ~260whp @ 15psi on Forged Rods.
Build Thread: https://mazda-speed.com/forum2/index.php/topic,24668.0.html
2001 BMW 330ci Sport w/5 Speed - Daily Driver
2003 E350 7.3 Powerstroke Ambulance for towing '90MSM to play dates.
Pair of 1991s - Smurf and BRG - Teenager drivers.
Yes, I count 6 vehicles plus a trailer. I may have a problem...
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« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2012, 06:24:04 PM »
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Ordered this: http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?deptid=4536&parentid=0&stocknumber=02-10670 Inlet tube started popping off at AutoX. Caused me to lose 2/4 runs at the last event...can't be having that.
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I'm not much of a modder: K&N drop in, FM throttle body inlet kit, Motorcraft trans fluid, MR SSK, Redline Goods leather shift boot, GTA Car Kits iPod input. Stig family stickers in the back window.
2008 Hyundai Accent Sport - Winter ride
2013 Honda Civic EX - Wife's ride
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CharlesE
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« Reply #14 on: August 07, 2012, 07:08:01 PM »
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The Flyin Miata throttle body elbow has been extremely reliable on my car. I can't remember it ever coming loose. I CAN remember the stock part coming off in traffic on I-95. That was thrilling, and the start of my modding the car....and my financial downfall. |
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2004 VR MSM - FM (CAI, Downpipe, O2 Modifier, Full Exhaust, PCV, Timing Belt Kit), Hallman MBC, Silver Star Headlights, Speedhut Boost Gauge, Stainless Steel Brake & Clutch lines, Thompson Air Horn, Mobil 1, Gates Racing Belts, Samco Hoses, Hitemp Brake Fluid, Passport Detector, GPS Drive Navigation (I-Phone), 15x8 6UL's and 205 RE-11's, Carbotech AX6's, Exedy Stage 1 Clutch, FM V-Maxx Stage 2 Suspension, 949 End Links. MR Roadster Short Shifter Kit
Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling with a pig in mud....After a while you realize they like it.
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