2005 Lava Orange MSM

[Sawyer]

I picked up this beauty on July 8th, 2008.

She has the Grand Touring Package which includes leather seats and a cloth (not vinyl) soft top. 26,700 miles on the clock when I picked her up!

Completely stock as of right now, so I will be updating as changes occur!

I don't have the greatest pictures yet since she is still very new to me but here is a picture that was taken at a local meet and a crappy camera phone picture!

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/snowbrdpenguin/2005%20Lava%20Orange%20Mazdaspeed%20Miata/Meet7-19.jpg

Update: 08/19/08

The Track Dog Racing Mazdaspeed Air Splitter finally came in!
It was the easiest mod ever. Just drill a couple holes and it bolts right up! Took about 20 minutes to do!

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/snowbrdpenguin/2005%20Lava%20Orange%20Mazdaspeed%20Miata/P1020022.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/snowbrdpenguin/2005%20Lava%20Orange%20Mazdaspeed%20Miata/P1020020.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/snowbrdpenguin/2005%20Lava%20Orange%20Mazdaspeed%20Miata/P1020025.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/snowbrdpenguin/2005%20Lava%20Orange%20Mazdaspeed%20Miata/P1020026.jpg

[MeFryRice]

Car sure does look purdy! :D

[Sawyer]

Hey thanks! :)

[Mx5speed]

u sold the 03 ?

[Sawyer]

u sold the 03 ?


Yep!
I'm on to bigger and better things now! :D

[MeFryRice]

I received an email yesterday stating that your lip finally shipped out, 3 weeks later! :(

[Sawyer]

Haha awesome! It's about time!! Maybe then I can finally update this thing!!

[MeFryRice]

It should be here tomorrow so that's what we'll be doing after work. banana

[iJohnnyC.]

The new Lip looks awesome!

[MeFryRice]

A couple holes?? More like 15-20!! :jawdrop:

[Sawyer]

Yeah, I guess it was more than a couple!
But it still didn't take very long!

[Roadster]

The MSM was blessed with a more squared off front end; much easier to put a front lip on it that looks mean.

Damn NA with it's rounded nose. Hard to find an aggressive looking front spoiler for it, aside from the Garage Vary.

Gorgeous car Sawyer, the splitter looks good.

[Sawyer]

^^ Thanks! Now it's time for a drop! :D

[MeFryRice]

Since LB hasn't really posted recent pictures of her, I figured I would. These were taken at 4ngiefest yesterday. :)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d48/mymr2turbo/Laurabeths%20Mazdaspeed%20Miata/IMG_6273.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d48/mymr2turbo/Laurabeths%20Mazdaspeed%20Miata/IMG_6213.jpg

[scandmx5]

damn it looks flawless. superb pics Steve :thumbsup:

[Sawyer]

Oh yay! Someone actually took a picture of it, I'm amazed!
Here's another one that I found on Bimmerforums:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/mzmtg/323is/4ngiefest2009/IMG_6212.jpg

[MeFryRice]

I can't say I took them, another guy I know did. :)

Once she puts some wheels on it, a friend of ours from TN will come down to do a proper shoot for us.

[Sawyer]

I guess I'll have to take a picture of my new cubby thing! It's nothing special, but it makes me happy! :D

[MeFryRice]

I saw that one but didn't like the picture so I didn't post it.

[Sawyer]

Haha, yeah I just like how the paint looks above the tailight.
It definitely shows that I need my new wheels to fill out that fender some more!

[nickt93]

Wow...that color looks amazing in the sun! You have a clean car LB :)

[caseyfoster]

Um what does LB stand for?

[scandmx5]

Um what does LB stand for?

her name- LauraBeth

[Sawyer]

Thanks Nick!

It stands for Laurabeth.

[caseyfoster]

Oh ya, i totally knew that :(

[RotorNutFD3S]

Wow, it looks someone did a little photoshop work, but those photos do look good. :)

[Sawyer]

Quick little update:

Just ordered the FM Downpipe that was on group buy. I'm also going to order an Enthuza midpipe (assuming that they will fit together?).

But while I'm waiting for those to arrive, Steve talked me into putting my stock exhaust back on and getting my car dyno'd over at AllSpeed to get an idea of where I started and how much I'll gain with the new exhaust set up.

[MoD_Scotty]

Cool, I'd be interested to see what kind of difference it will make.

[mustangtomiata]

Post up da numbas!

[MeFryRice]

Numbers will posted as soon as we get a chance to throw it on the dyno.

[Sawyer]

Post up da numbas!

I will as soon as we get a chance to do it! We only decided to do this like an hour ago!

[mustangtomiata]

ahh...

[wildfire0310]

Quick little update:

Just ordered the FM Downpipe that was on group buy. I'm also going to order an Enthuza midpipe (assuming that they will fit together?).

But while I'm waiting for those to arrive, Steve talked me into putting my stock exhaust back on and getting my car dyno'd over at AllSpeed to get an idea of where I started and how much I'll gain with the new exhaust set up.


I am really wondering how much the new axle back does. Since there is that nasty kink in the piping right before the muffler.

[ben91]

I'm sure it helps but the downpipe and midpipe both suck pretty bad too.

There is a crush bend on my stock midpipe that has like 1.5" ID. The MSM pipe's about the same.

[wildfire0310]

I'm sure it helps but the downpipe and midpipe both suck pretty bad too.

There is a crush bend on my stock midpipe that has like 1.5" ID. The MSM pipe's about the same.


Yea I remember when looking at Jenn's the number of spots that had nasty crush bends.

[ben91]

Maybe that's how Mazda intended to cut down on warranty claims.

[wildfire0310]

Maybe that's how Mazda intended to cut down on warranty claims.


I have no idea but either way it is massively retarded.

[Sawyer]

Just got off the phone with Jason at Enthuza. He has 11 pieces in front of mine so it will be a little while until my midpipe is available. It's fine with me though as my downpipe wont be here until Wednesday. That, and I seem to be spending more money on parts than I've made lately :lol:

Very small update for today. :)

[RotorNutFD3S]

There's an Enthuza midpipe on the MSM forums for sale.

[Sawyer]

Yeah, I saw that.. But I already told him I wanted to so I don't want to back out now. And I don't think the seller wants to separate it from the XR, which I already have.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Ah. Figured you had seen it, but just in case. :) I'd rather have a new one from Jason anyway.

[Sawyer]

Exactly. I know what happened with the guy I bought my suspension from isn't typical, but since then I'd much rather pay the little extra money for a new part than buy used from someone I don't know.

[Sawyer]

Flyin' Miata Downpipe came in on Tuesday, a day early!
Pre-exhaust dyno will probably do done sometime next week.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/snowbrdpenguin/2005%20Lava%20Orange%20Mazdaspeed%20Miata/IMG_0206-1.jpg

[matredd]

bung

[RotorNutFD3S]

BUNG!

[ben91]

When we took Jenn's o2 sensor out of the orig midpipe, it sheared off some its threads and was unusable. You might run into the same thing on yours.

Also the flange at the muffler inlet sucked and had to be double gasketed (had both a new flat gasket and we re-used the original donut gasket). We did try it with just the new gasket first and there was a big leak. With both, I think that it's still holding leak-free, but that's not a great solution.

[RotorNutFD3S]

If you have a leak, just do what Jason recommends, high-temp red RTV. Worked like a charm on my exhaust, I didn't even bother with gaskets.

[MeFryRice]

When we took Jenn's o2 sensor out of the orig midpipe, it sheared off some its threads and was unusable. You might run into the same thing on yours.

Also the flange at the muffler inlet sucked and had to be double gasketed (had both a new flat gasket and we re-used the original donut gasket). We did try it with just the new gasket first and there was a big leak. With both, I think that it's still holding leak-free, but that's not a great solution.

I remember that. We're not going to install the downpipe until the mid-pipe comes in from Enthuza which should be sometime next week.

[Legend]

Very Nice!!! I love the cloth top.

[Sawyer]

Just got off the phone with Jason, my midpipe is all done and ready for pick up tomorrow. Things are starting to come together. I definitely have the mod bug now :banana:

[Sawyer]

Santa came early this year!!

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/snowbrdpenguin/2005%20Lava%20Orange%20Mazdaspeed%20Miata/IMG_0215.jpg

This on is just a tad bigger than the one I have now!

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/snowbrdpenguin/2005%20Lava%20Orange%20Mazdaspeed%20Miata/IMG_0217.jpg

Picked up some 550cc RC Injectors, should be here sometime next week.

Midpipe and downpipe are still sitting in my closet. My sister's graduation is this weekend so I've been too busy preparing for that to get anything on the car done.

Going to Tennessee on Sunday to pick up a Hard Dog Hard Core Double Diagonal Rollbar that I bought off of Miata.net.

I'm going to have a lot of work ahead of me..

[wildfire0310]

Santa came early this year!!

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/snowbrdpenguin/2005%20Lava%20Orange%20Mazdaspeed%20Miata/IMG_0215.jpg

This on is just a tad bigger than the one I have now!

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/snowbrdpenguin/2005%20Lava%20Orange%20Mazdaspeed%20Miata/IMG_0217.jpg

Picked up some 550cc RC Injectors, should be here sometime next week.

Midpipe and downpipe are still sitting in my closet. My sister's graduation is this weekend so I've been too busy preparing for that to get anything on the car done.

Going to Tennessee on Sunday to pick up a Hard Dog Hard Core Double Diagonal Rollbar that I bought off of Miata.net.

I'm going to have a lot of work ahead of me..


Sexy :lol:

[CaveRacing]

Yeah, your MSM really is going to be awesome!! :D

[nickt93]

Nice! It will be well worth it. What are you using for engine management?

[Doppelgänger]

wish you asshats would stop using photobucket... 1- picture quality sucks, 2- most filters block them, 3- pict.com is better for quick hosting.

So because all I see are red x's, I have to take the link, go upload it somewhere else and then look at it...too much work.










I still think you'll be happier with the 2560R..but I suspect Steve is actually building the car for himself :lol:

[Sawyer]

Yeah, your MSM really is going to be awesome!! :D

Thank you!
Let's just say that it's turning into a much bigger project than I had ever imagined. Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing yet! :lol:

Nice! It will be well worth it. What are you using for engine management?

No engine management yet. I'm going to wait it out and hopefully I can find a good deal on a Hydra. At least that's my plan!

The kit won't be installed for a while. I still have a small list of things I need to get before I put it on. This is what I can think of off the top of my head:

Engine Management
Blow off valve
Manual boost controller
Possibly upgrade my fuel pump, but we'll wait and see on that one..

[Doppelgänger]

The kit won't be installed for a while. I still have a small list of things I need to get before I put it on. This is what I can think of off the top of my head:

Engine Management
Blow off valve
Manual boost controller
Possibly upgrade my fuel pump, but we'll wait and see on that one..

I really wouldn't say need, but want. Technically, you can replace the turbo/manifold/downpipe and use your existing recirc/factory boost controller, factory ECU, fuel pump and still be safe.. the car will just drive better and power delivery will be better (dunno with that large of a turbo though). I've heard of some people on m-s simply replacing the turbo/mani/downpipe and having good results.

[Sawyer]

Here you go Mike, I created an account just for you.

http://img2.pict.com/c5/76/63/a564839d9b6155145b233cdb0e/O1iv3/800/img0215.jpg

I don't know why, but Pict.com loaded this one sideways?

http://img2.pict.com/26/76/4d/17fec49272e37eff1ce4842430/csYbZ/800/img0217.jpg



I know that the 3071R will be a bit laggy, but oh well. I just wanted it because not many people have it. Once I find some 3.63 gears it will make it a whole lot more manageable.

[Sawyer]

I really wouldn't say need, but want.

True. I guess you could say that it's more of a "wish list" :p

[Doppelgänger]

I need a bigger turbo :(

[MeFryRice]

I still think you'll be happier with the 2560R..but I suspect Steve is actually building the car for himself :lol:

:smackhim: Shh....your not suppose to say anything. :lol:

[RotorNutFD3S]

^ :lol:
Holy sh**, you have some wrench time ahead of you!!! Nice though!
You can make a good return on the intercooler by selling it since you already have the upgrade. :D That'll help fund some more parts.

[ben91]

:smackhim: Shh....your not suppose to say anything. :lol:That's super funny. But the turbo's still too big. :lol:

[MeFryRice]

^ :lol:
Holy sh**, you have some wrench time ahead of you!!! Nice though!
You can make a good return on the intercooler by selling it since you already have the upgrade. :D That'll help fund some more parts.

And the DP since she just bought one from FM a couple weeks ago.

[MeFryRice]

That's super funny. But the turbo's still too big. :lol:

Eh, we'll try it out. If it something she's not happy with then we'll consider selling it. I'm curious what it'll be like with the stupid short 4.10 gears. :p

[Doppelgänger]

Eh, we'll try it out. If it something she's not happy with then we'll consider selling it. I'm curious what it'll be like with the stupid short 4.10 gears. :p


it's called "where's the spool" :banana:

[RotorNutFD3S]

The turbo is not as big as you guys are making it out to be. I've seen one used on a Saturn (1.9L) and that thing was impressive, and they have much lower RPM limits. It's a T3 version of the GT2871R with some spec changes to make it responsive.

[MeFryRice]

Exactly what I was thinking yesterday when we unwrapped it. It's larger then stock but it's not Supra big.

[ben91]

No it's not super huge, but I don't think it's a good choice with the weak bottom end, 6 spd, and 4.10's.

[MeFryRice]

We're not planning on hitting high boost pressures nor will she be running the 4.10's. She is currently looking for a set of 3.63 or maybe a set of 3.90's.

[MeFryRice]

Ok so I just spoke with Brandon at FM (jeremy was doing a dyno) and he had indicated that we can run the 3071 turbo with a good tune for about ~275-280whp before we need start worring about the bottom end. He mentioned that they know of a couple people that are running a similar setup and seem to be pretty happy.

[ben91]

We're not planning on hitting high boost pressures nor will she be running the 4.10's. She is currently looking for a set of 3.63 or maybe a set of 3.90's.I'm pulling my 3.90 diff fairly soon.

Ok so I just spoke with Brandon at FM (jeremy was doing a dyno) and he had indicated that we can run the 3071 turbo with a good tune for about ~275-280whp before we need start worring about the bottom end. He mentioned that they know of a couple people that are running a similar setup and seem to be pretty happy.This weekend I will look at the compressor chart. I think that you won't be able to get onto the island (will be under the sweet spot).

[CaveRacing]

Haha, yeah I just like how the paint looks above the tailight.
It definitely shows that I need my new wheels to fill out that fender some more!

You can really see the metallic in that pic! Way cool.

[Sawyer]

The turbo is not as big as you guys are making it out to be.

I don't think so either..

[LagunaRoadster]

hi five for a roll bar!

[matredd]

high fives are awesome

[LagunaRoadster]

high fives are awesome
yes
yes they are.

[Sawyer]

hi five for a roll bar!

I'm so excited! I've been wanting a roll bar for so long now, but kept finding other things to spend the money on. It's about time to give Cheez-It some balls. And this deal was so good I just couldn't pass it up! :D

[RotorNutFD3S]

:lol: You went from doing practically nothing to the car to completely changing it. Where you getting all this extra money? You doing corner work again? :p

[Sawyer]

:lol: You went from doing practically nothing to the car to completely changing it. Where you getting all this extra money? You doing corner work again? :p

Haha, maybe! :p

But really, I'm still kind of wondering how it got to this point. Even I have no idea! :dunno:

[FooSchnickens]

Guess the ol' snowball effect took over. It's funny how saving a little here and a little there stacks up rather quickly.

Hell, I recovered $7 in change from my passenger seat when I was cleaning it up to ship out :lol:

[Sawyer]

Got another package in the mail today!

http://img2.pict.com/d5/27/e6/5f69ff6729506875b647a6c2ea/9nqfp/800/img0220.jpg

My parents are starting to freak out because I'm getting something delivered to the house every day.

http://img2.pict.com/03/3c/6f/004181ff44b21b62a812b42e3e/SgdIf/800/img0221.jpg

http://img2.pict.com/d3/c2/b1/8f38616ccb2491b70842aad44f/hMXdB/800/img0225.jpg

[FooSchnickens]

That's odd. If he had used the flat rate that went with the flat rate box it only woulda cost him $12.50 instead of $19.35....

Those oughta give you a good bit of overhead, at least until you start catching up to dropdopplebadger :lol:

[wildfire0310]

My parents are starting to freak out because I'm getting something delivered to the house every day.


haha.. what is going to be better is when your parents start to wonder how you got the money for the packages you keep getting :lol:

[ben91]

That's odd. If he had used the flat rate that went with the flat rate box it only woulda cost him $12.50 instead of $19.35....

Those oughta give you a good bit of overhead, at least until you start catching up to dropdopplebadger :lol:add insurance and tracking and stuff. it gets up there.

[Sawyer]

It actually says $10.35. My crappy camera phone makes it look like a 19.

[FooSchnickens]

Ah, that makes more sense, then.

[Sawyer]

Just got home from installing the FM Downpipe and Enthuza Midpipe.. All I have to say is: Holy Sh!t

It's amazing how much of a difference it makes. And the sound is fantastic. Kind of hard to describe, very gurgly. You definitely wouldn't think that it would be coming from a Miata!

Special thanks go out to Steve and Sean. Thank you guys so much for everything! Sean, I'll buy you dinner man! You were a huge help!

[CaveRacing]

That's awesome! Can't wait to hear it!!

[wonton]

Just got home from installing the FM Downpipe and Enthuza Midpipe.. All I have to say is: Holy Sh!t

It's amazing how much of a difference it makes. And the sound is fantastic. Kind of hard to describe, very gurgly. You definitely wouldn't think that it would be coming from a Miata!

Special thanks go out to Steve and Sean. Thank you guys so much for everything! Sean, I'll buy you dinner man! You were a huge help!

your welcome LB!

i had alot of fun working on your car, you dont have to buy me dinner!

[MeFryRice]

Yeah, the car sounds very aggressive now. We'll have to work with Jason now on getting the inlet pipe to the muffler enlarged to a 2.5" pipe. Right now that is a bottleneck.

Thanks again for your help Sean.

[wonton]

Yeah, the car sounds very aggressive now. We'll have to work with Jason now on getting the inlet pipe to the muffler enlarged to a 2.5" pipe. Right now that is a bottleneck.

Thanks again for your help Sean.

no prob man!

[Sawyer]

Picked this up today:

http://img2.pict.com/1e/ad/bd/ac3c0e95ee34d1f5b871e63fb9/9DM6M/800/img0241.jpg

Turbo XS RFL BOV. That's a lot of letters :lol:

It's the BOV that I've been wanting and I got a nice deal on it so I couldn't say no!

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

This thing could look pretty mean by the end of all this!

[Sawyer]

I hope so! Now to find a flange...

[Bernie]

Good Lawd, what are you trying to accomplish with all this?

[wildfire0310]

Good Lawd, what are you trying to accomplish with all this?

I think she wants to have a car faster then most of the boys:D

[Sawyer]

Good Lawd, what are you trying to accomplish with all this?

Honestly, I have no idea!
I don't really have a plan, obviously. I kinda just keep buying parts and hope that I'll figure out what I want to do with the car. :lol:
I'm not sure if I'm going to keep them all, but they are there if I decide I want them.

[Doppelgänger]

copy cat

[MeFryRice]

copy cat

:butt:

[Sawyer]

copy cat

You're the one who told me about it! :p

[RotorNutFD3S]

Hell, copycat in buying all the parts. Wherever you're storing them must look like my office did pre-build. :D

[MeFryRice]

Hell, copycat in buying all the parts. Wherever you're storing them must look like my office did pre-build. :D

If you put it that way, pretty much everyone's (besides you and Ben) car is the same, FMII kit.

Oh and the parts are in her room sitting as art work. :)

[Doppelgänger]

You're the one who told me about it! :p

No I didn't! It was the one-arm man.....

[RotorNutFD3S]

If you put it that way, pretty much everyone's (besides you and Ben) car is the same, FMII kit.

That's not what I meant, lol, I meant the actual buying and storing up the parts before the build.

[wonton]

Picked this up today:

http://img2.pict.com/1e/ad/bd/ac3c0e95ee34d1f5b871e63fb9/9DM6M/800/img0241.jpg

Turbo XS RFL BOV. That's a lot of letters :lol:

It's the BOV that I've been wanting and I got a nice deal on it so I couldn't say no!

XF RFL BOV......

RFL stands for really F******G loud!

hahaha, your car is gonna be sick LB when its all done!

[scandmx5]

/bump for LB's car
it rocks my phuckin socks
sounds sexy and quite peppy too
can't wait to see the roll bar on it, and the more turbo goodies!

[Sawyer]

Thanks Calvin! I'm glad you liked the ride.
Hopefully the roll bar won't be too far behind. It may be a while though since Steve says he doesn't want to touch my car for a while now. They didn't get along too well during the suspension install yesterday. :(

[scandmx5]

don't let him get mad and start doing a calvin on it
:lol:

[MeFryRice]

She speaks the truth. I won't be doing anything to her car for a couple weeks. My right hand still hurts from yesterday.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Mike and I were talking about this Friday night, the word Miata must mean something that has to do with bloodshed or extreme pain. His car punctured my left elbow somehow, I still can't flex my arm fully or squeeze a tight fist.

Anyway, if we can get Taylor in on it, doing the rollbar could be a breeze.

[Sawyer]

Anyway, if we can get Taylor in on it, doing the rollbar could be a breeze.

That would be awesome!

[FooSchnickens]

I dunno.... I likes mah elbows. :S

[RotorNutFD3S]

Oh hush, you don't do any work anyway. :p We just need the place to work. :D

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Steve you big poof get the bar in! It's really not that bad! If y'all were northside I'd be down to help out.

[scandmx5]

my bar needs to be... reinstalled? everyone else has more room than i in the cockpit
[/endthreadjack... sorry for hijack LB]

[GVfanatic]

yes it does. needs to be pushed back like 4". now i need to get mine.

[LagunaRoadster]

high five LB!!

[Sawyer]

high five LB!!

Woo hoo! :banana:

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

my bar needs to be... reinstalled? everyone else has more room than i in the cockpit
[/endthreadjack... sorry for hijack LB]

Wait.. how can a bar be installed in the wrong position??

[matredd]

Wait.. how can a bar be installed in the wrong position??
It's the tall seats, right?

[wildfire0310]

my bar needs to be... reinstalled? everyone else has more room than i in the cockpit
[/endthreadjack... sorry for hijack LB]

Wait.. how can a bar be installed in the wrong position??


I was wondering the same thing since well two of the plates bolt to the seat belt tower. But it is Calvin :lol:

/thread jacket


So when you installing all the FM parts anyway LB?

[Sawyer]

So when you installing all the FM parts anyway LB?

Unfortunately, not in the very near future. I still need engine management which isn't cheap. :( As soon as I get that then I'm pretty much good to go!

[Sawyer]

Roll Bar install day!
Pictures will be posted upon completion. :D

[Sawyer]

It was NOT a fun install. By the time it was done it was too dark for pictures so they will come later.

[JennB]

Thought you might want some of these....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3529/3816704484_93f8b9fca9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/3815891461_57a38457ab.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3431/3815890829_d0a5ea851e.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/3815888467_32b1bfaf50.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/3815888081_3972cb9622.jpg

[lazybones]

Your car is so gorgeous. It doesn't even look real!

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Damn LB! You're slammed now, you've got the poster child for mazdaspeeds like that!

[Sawyer]

Oh wow, thanks Jenn! The pictures look great! I've been meaning to take some updated ones..

[JennB]

You're welcome. You car is looking really nice.

We saw a LO in St. Louis and I was reminded that I took these pics. I've been so scattered with work and our trip that I almost forgot I took them. Oops. lol

[FooSchnickens]

Why didn't you goofs call me? I had nothing going that weekend. :|

[MeFryRice]

These were taken during our trip to Nashville for Import Alliance.

[Sawyer]

You're welcome. You car is looking really nice.


Aww, thank you!

[ben91]

Looks great with that big ol intercooler up there.

[JennB]

Aww, thank you!

We need to go out one Saturday when the guys are doing whatever it is they do in the garage when nothing seems to change on the cars but they are out there staring at them for hours... lol... and take some MSM shots. The two rarest colors together.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

We need to go out one Saturday when the guys are doing whatever it is they do in the garage when nothing seems to change on the cars but they are out there staring at them for hours...

:lol::lol::lol: I like that

[Sawyer]

We need to go out one Saturday when the guys are doing whatever it is they do in the garage when nothing seems to change on the cars but they are out there staring at them for hours... lol... and take some MSM shots. The two rarest colors together.

Haha, definitely! They do that a lot so I'm sure we'll have plenty of photo ops!

[RotorNutFD3S]

We need to go out one Saturday when the guys are doing whatever it is they do in the garage when nothing seems to change on the cars but they are out there staring at them for hours... lol...

:lol: You say that, but anyone not directly involved in the work has the uncanny ability to walk out and check on the progress at the exact moment the workers are taking a break.

Rollbar looks great LB!

[Sawyer]

I have new parts coming again! Hmm.. What could they be? :p

[scandmx5]

ahhh skeet skeet!!!
gorgeous pics!!
who was thine photographer??

[MeFryRice]

The pics are courtesy of Jenn. :)

[Doppelgänger]

I have new parts coming again! Hmm.. What could they be? :p
Driving school???






hehehehe

[Sawyer]

Driving school???






hehehehe

Yeah **** you too Mike :lol:

[Sawyer]

Random picture from my parking deck at school.
Cheez-It sits in time-out away from all the cars. He doesn't play very well with others.

http://img2.pict.com/45/af/3e/1498497/0/800/img0257.jpg

[wildfire0310]

Random picture from my parking deck at school.
Cheez-It sits in time-out away from all the cars. He doesn't play very well with others.




Cheez-it :lol::lol: That just made me laugh and now everyone that is here ,at work already, is looking at me weird. :facepalm:

[Bernie]

http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo331/ftomb/face.jpg

[Sawyer]

:lol: :lol: Nice Bernie!

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo331/ftomb/face.jpg

:lmao:

[oldgrayfrog]

Beautiful shot of the car though LB, you really do have a photogenic ride, you and sir Doppleganger...no bad pics:(
I'm envious.

[Bernie]

LB, I'm coveting your intercooler and stance... You are gonna make me spend a whole lot of money I don't have these days...

[MeFryRice]

Well she does have an extra intercooler she can sell you...

[Sawyer]

Yeah, actually I do. I guess I need to write up a for sale thread for everything one of these days.

[Bernie]

For realsies? Not the stock, but a honest to goodness intercooler?

[Sawyer]

Yep. The exact same one that I have.

[ben91]

I have new parts coming again! Hmm.. What could they be? :pNeeds more elaborationz

[RotorNutFD3S]

Needs more elaborationz

And installationz.

[MeFryRice]

Parts arrived yesterday afternoon and in my garage waiting for installation. Probably get to them this weekend. :)

[Sawyer]

Parts arrived yesterday afternoon and in my garage waiting for installation. Probably get to them this weekend. :)

WORD! :banana:

[RotorNutFD3S]

So what are they?!

[MeFryRice]

**Hiding the secret although I know Eric can still see it**. :)

[Sawyer]

You'll see when they get put in!

Edit: Nevermind, Steve gave it away. :(

[RotorNutFD3S]

Bah! I bet it's new suspension.

[MeFryRice]

Sorry. :(

[Sawyer]

Bah! I bet it's new suspension.

Haha considering how often I change it, that was a pretty good guess!

[RotorNutFD3S]

:lol: Thanks Steve!

Didn't you get the JICs repaired?

[MeFryRice]

Ok, i edited my post.

[Sawyer]

Sorry. :(

It's otay baby!

[MeFryRice]

Didn't you get the JICs repaired?

The JICs have been rebuilt and re-installed. Much better then before.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Ok, i edited my post.

Nice edit.

The JICs have been rebuilt and re-installed. Much better then before.

Ah good. I was curious, but always forgot to ask, and I haven't seen Cheez-it in forever to remind me.

[Sawyer]

Not a whole lot going on, but a little Update:

Intake and MBC finally shipped. 5 weeks later... Should be here tomorrow or Wednesday. Still need to get a boost gauge

Got in on the Tire Rack Hankook RS2 deal. Tires arrived at Allspeed on Saturday, Will probably get them mounted tomorrow.

Got a full set of OEM lug nuts of a member on ClubRoadster. Somehow my lug nuts keep disappearing. I think some one is messing with me.. :(

Door bars still sitting in my garage. :lol:

[RotorNutFD3S]

That's crazy, someone taking your lugnuts? I'd be mad...

Ya know, we could get a team over there and install those bars for you really fast. :lol:

[ben91]

It's like the guy who spun my mazdaspeed oil cap emblem around when my hood was up at the newnan meet thing. A mystery.

[Sawyer]

That's crazy, someone taking your lugnuts? I'd be mad...


Yeah, I wasn't too thrilled when I started to leave work and noticed that I only had 2 on my passenger front wheel. :eek:

[mustangtomiata]

sawyer I kust realized you got your car when I got my license :lol:...for the second time :lmao:

[MeFryRice]

Well since we have nothing planned for the earlier part of Saturday, we can install the intake and door bars. :)

[Doppelgänger]

Umm I have two extra sets of lug nuts...a set of Splinedrives and a set of stockers...i'd give you a set if you want.

[Sawyer]

Thanks for the offer Mike, but they've already been shipped. :(

[Doppelgänger]

aaaaaand this is why you post ads on here asking to see if anyone has such items...in this case..free items :p

[Sawyer]

Installed my FM Intake a couple days ago. The butt dyno can tell a little difference and
It makes pretty noises now. :)

We didn't install the MBC yet though. This will come later.

I will also take pictures as soon as I clean my engine bay.. Taking out the stock intake revealed so much dirt I couldn't get to before. :(

[jzilla]

Umm I have two extra sets of lug nuts...a set of Splinedrives and a set of stockers...i'd give you a set if you want.
:lol: :jzilla: :lol:

[Bernie]

My favorite part about the FM intake is that it makes your car sound like an F-2fiddy diesel when you are just puttering around... nice little hill or if the load increases and you'll get this subtle 'wheeeeeeeee' from the engine bay.

[Sawyer]

Yeah I love that! :)

[Bernie]

HAHA... LB's post got infected with the spam from Algeria :facepalm:

[RotorNutFD3S]

Not anymore...

[Sawyer]

:lol: I was like WTF?
How did I get so lucky??

[RotorNutFD3S]

You must be related to a recently deceased prince.

[Bernie]

Awwww... now I look like a bigger idiot than I really am :(

LB gets the spam and I get :naughty:

[RotorNutFD3S]

:lol: I'll vouch that there was spam there.

[wildfire0310]

Awwww... now I look like a bigger idiot than I really am :(

LB gets the spam and I get :naughty:


Well it helps we all know your already back on the rock, so we are just assuming your going crazy again :D

[MeFryRice]

Well I finally got a chance to do some work on LB's car this weekend. We installed her boost controller, boost gauge and the door bars. We'll have to take pictures of everything and post them up. :)

[Sawyer]

I can tell a HUGE difference with the intake and MBC. I love it!
Haven't really driven enough with the door bars in to have an impression of those yet.

And yes we do need pictures. I don't have a digital camera and my phone takes crappy pictures..

[RotorNutFD3S]

Well I finally got a chance to do some work on LB's car... We installed...

Sure you didn't get it right the first time? Someday you should make her do the whole project. :p

[Sawyer]

Sure you didn't get it right the first time? Someday you should make her do the whole project. :p

Hey I helped!!

[ben91]

Someone had to make the sammiches! :stick:

[RotorNutFD3S]

:lmao:

Hey I helped!!

Pics or it didn't happen.

[MeFryRice]

Someone had to make the sammiches! :stick:

****...she never makes me any sammiches. :cry:

[Sawyer]

Would you rather have sammiches or the other things I do for you? :naughty:

[MeFryRice]

the other things I do for you? :naughty:

This x94483847093475834

[Bernie]

FOUL... flag on the play!

[theothersawyer]

Would you rather have sammiches or the other things I do for you? :naughty:
EWWWW!:eek:

[RotorNutFD3S]

This x94483847093475834

Hmmm... pretty sure it shouldn't be either-or. Remember the 3 Necessities rule?

EWWWW!:eek:

LOL

[Sawyer]

EWWWW!:eek:

Haha, oops. I forgot that you're on here! :lol:

[metalman]

Would you rather have sammiches or the other things I do for you? :naughty:

Pics or it never happened. :lol:



j/k...thought I'd beat Jzilla to posting that. ;)

[MeFryRice]

Pics or it never happened. :lol:

I have pictures but won't ever post them. :p

[MeFryRice]

EWWWW!:eek:

You weren't suppose to read that...:lol::lol::lol:

[theothersawyer]

You weren't suppose to read that...:lol::lol::lol:
Let's just act like it never happened...

[Sawyer]

It's been a while, so a couple updates:

Turbo kit sold for a very pretty penny, so the extra money I have left over from that will be going toward a nice set of wheels. I just have to find some I like. There isn't a whole lot I want to do to the exterior besides that.

I've had the door bars in for a while now and you can totally tell a difference. I love them. Other people ***** about getting in and out of the car, but I can get in just fine so I don't care.

Installed the FM O2 signal modifier. I don't really like it. It's causing my car to have some strange issues. If I'm driving along anywhere higher than 3k rmps and put the car into neutral, the revs drop down to about 500, and then bounce up and stablize. It stalls once in a while, but mostly I guess the computer catches it before that happens. It's really weird.

Autometer boost gauge is in. I put it in the far left eyeball vent. I like it there. It matches the stock gauges very nicely.

Steve happened to run across someone's flickr account that had a picture of my car from Import Alliance back in July. Here it is:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2706/4138237942_20b3e694ec.jpg
I don't have a digital camera so it's hard for me to get any pictures of my car. So this one will have to do for now!http://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceball.gif
http://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceball.gif

[DecoyOctopus]

your car is always so squeaky clean looks like you can eat off it. what wheels you thinking about?

[Sawyer]

Thanks!

I've always wanted SSR Type-C's or TE-37's, but Mike and Jenn have those, so I can't.

I love the Work VS-XX's but they are really hard to find in 4x100 and when you do, they're in weak *** offsets.

http://asianguywithacamera.com/images/2008events/LVMOC_100508/images/07.jpg
http://asianguywithacamera.com/images/blog/july09/msm36.jpg
http://asianguywithacamera.com/images/blog/july09/msm42.jpg

[DecoyOctopus]

i say get those ssr. i mean theyre wheels who cares if someone else has them its not like theyre the first to have them either. mikes look nice as hell i was skeptical about how 17"s look on NBs but with the right ride height it can be pulled off. youre pretty low so i think they would look very nice. you gonna get 17" or 16"?

[Sawyer]

I don't know, it depends. My stock wheels look like donks when my car is going down the road. I think I'd prefer 16's. But the VS-XX's aren't available in 16's so I guess it'd depend on which wheel I decide to go with.

[DecoyOctopus]

i say get some 16"s they look great on nbs and your car will probably drive alot nicer...id even get some 15"s on the side cause it drives even nicer with some light weight 15"

[nickt93]

Looks great LB! My vote goes for the Type Cs - that closeout pricing at Tire Rack is pretty unbelievable. The only downside I see is the width - the 17s are only 7.5" wide.

[ben91]

LB, the PCM will ignore EGO feedback on deceleration (fuel is shut off). Make sure you grabbed the correct wires to hook the thing up.

Sounds like an issue with the idle control valve. IAC valve failures are not uncommon.
I would start by increasing the mechanical idle air bypass by accessing the adjuster screw on the t-body and rotating it 1/2 to 1 full turn counter-clockwise.

[MeFryRice]

LB, the PCM will ignore EGO feedback on deceleration (fuel is shut off). Make sure you grabbed the correct wires to hook the thing up.

Sounds like an issue with the idle control valve. IAC valve failures are not uncommon.
I would start by increasing the mechanical idle air bypass by accessing the adjuster screw on the t-body and rotating it 1/2 to 1 full turn counter-clockwise.

The install was based on FM's diagram that was included with the signal modifier although I don't recall the wire colors off the top of my head.

I've been doing some research on this on the MS forums and it seems to be a common issue with other people as well. I need to continue trying to find a solution, just haven't had the time lately.

[ben91]

When I have time I'll take a look if you forward me relevant info. FM might not have used the best power and ground planes.

[Bernie]

I want in on some of this action... The FM O2 mod stuff, not... nevermind...

Anyways, I'd love to hear what Ben comes up with, mine is wanky as hell... from what I gather it was suppose to fix the 4500-5000 rpm afterburner effect... Mine is still there, very noticable still.

[MeFryRice]

Here you go Bernie, this is what I was looking for. I kind of want to attempt it yet I don't...

http://www.mazda-speed.com/forum2/index.php/topic,14706.0.html

[Bernie]

I hear ya... I don't really have the patience for all that fiddy stuff. God invented plug and pray for folks just like me... It took me about 3 1/2 hours to install my new boost gauge the other day, so as you can see transistors and diodes and whatcha-ma-jiggets just aren't my strong point...

[Sawyer]

i say get some 16"s they look great on nbs and your car will probably drive alot nicer...id even get some 15"s on the side cause it drives even nicer with some light weight 15"

I think 15's look really small on NB's. But that's just me.

Looks great LB! My vote goes for the Type Cs - that closeout pricing at Tire Rack is pretty unbelievable. The only downside I see is the width - the 17s are only 7.5" wide.

Yeah I saw that. Very tempting since I could just switch over my tires from my stock wheels. But the width makes me sad. I've had a hard time finding any 4x100 wheels wider than 7.5" that arent Sportmaxxes or Rotas. :(

[JennB]

What's wrong with 7.5" for a street tire and wheel? Mike and I both run them. Put a 215 on it and you're good to go. Not that the235's didn't look really nice when they were on for a while but the rubbing got really old.

[Sawyer]

Oh there's nothing wrong with 7.5" wheels. Just if I have the choice I'd want something a little wider.

[ben91]

Here you go Bernie, this is what I was looking for. I kind of want to attempt it yet I don't...

http://www.mazda-speed.com/forum2/index.php/topic,14706.0.htmlThat is scary.

[Sawyer]

On Sunday Steve and I had a mini detail day. We clay barred and waxed both cars. I also cleaned my top with Raggtop cleaner and protectant. I got a camera for Christmas and had not had a chance to use it yet, so I just took a bunch of random pictures. It's just a point and shoot so they're nothing fancy.

For some reason I don't have any after pictures though. Oops!

Here's my Driveway Photoshoot! LOLOLOL!!!!1!!!1!11!one!11!!
Sorry, I couldn't help it!
/ImportAtlanta :lol:

After just a wash:
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/snowbrdpenguin/2005%20Lava%20Orange%20Mazdaspeed%20Miata/DSCN0018.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/snowbrdpenguin/2005%20Lava%20Orange%20Mazdaspeed%20Miata/DSCN0019.jpg

Our cars will look so good in a garage together.. hint hint
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/snowbrdpenguin/2005%20Lava%20Orange%20Mazdaspeed%20Miata/DSCN0020.jpg

Steve drying it off after clay barring it.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/snowbrdpenguin/2005%20Lava%20Orange%20Mazdaspeed%20Miata/DSCN0027.jpg

Although my paint wasn't as bad as I thought, it looked a ton better just after the clay bar. I used Meguire's NXT Tech Wax after that. The paint feels amazing. I'm very happy with the results. I'll get pictures of it all done with wax and everything today. :)

[wildfire0310]

The car looks amazing.

Also so that white EVO in the background is the famous Evo that I don't believe exist lol

[MeFryRice]

Also so that white EVO in the background is the famous Evo that I don't believe exist lol

You will see it in person one day. :p

[Sawyer]

Also so that white EVO in the background is the famous Evo that I don't believe exist lol

It doesn't really exist. I photoshopped it in. :p

[wildfire0310]

It doesn't really exist. I photoshopped it in. :p

I figured you had borrowed a neightbors :lol:

[wildfire0310]

You will see it in person one day. :p

maybe sooner then you think:D

[Bernie]

Lookin' good!

If you have any over spray from the Raggtopp protectant a little IPA wipe down will get rid out it no problems. I thought I had taped and papered my car up pretty good, but you'd be amazed at the missed spots.

[Beastinthebushes]

Car is looking damn good LB, and I want a ride in the EVO Steve! Unless you decide to sell it, then keep it, then sell it, then keep it, then sell it, rinse, then repeat.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Unless you decide to sell it, then keep it, then sell it, then keep it, then sell it, rinse, then repeat.

:lmao: Steve goes through a lot of cars.

[wildfire0310]

Car is looking damn good LB, and I want a ride in the EVO Steve! Unless you decide to sell it, then keep it, then sell it, then keep it, then sell it, rinse, then repeat.

yea I been told i would get a ride in it, but no everytime I see him he not in his car. I swear he sold it, and doesn't want to admit it:D

[jzilla]

yea I been told i would get a ride in it, but no everytime I see him he not in his car. I swear he sold it, and doesn't want to admit it:D

he did, but he bought it back.

something about team Leno or team Coco...

[MeFryRice]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I still have the Evo guys. I'll give rides to those I've already promised them too although I'd prefer if the rides could wait until I have the car tuned which will be very soon. :)

[theothersawyer]

Car is looking damn good LB, and I want a ride in the EVO Steve! Unless you decide to sell it, then keep it, then sell it, then keep it, then sell it, rinse, then repeat.

He changes his mind just about everyday. And I have heard him say "I fell in love with my car again" atleast 1000000 times

[MeFryRice]

And I have heard him say "I fell in love with my car again" atleast 1000000 times

Well I did do that this past Friday night when it was running without any hiccups during WOT. LB actually had to tell me to slow down a little. :clap:

[wildfire0310]

he did, but he bought it back.

something about team Leno or team Coco...

I think your right. It is like a bad relationship. On,off, on, off. :lol:

[MeFryRice]

I just got off the phone with the rep at Mazda and I'm getting LB's top replaced for free even though her car is out of warranty. It goes in tomorrow to get done although it'll take a couple days. :banana:

[Bernie]

What was wrong with LB's top?

[jzilla]

I just got off the phone with the rep at Mazda and I'm getting LB's top replaced for free even though her car is out of warranty. It goes in tomorrow to get done although it'll take a couple days. :banana:

I have a 99 with no top. can you get that changed too? im hiring you as my rep.

[MeFryRice]

The rear window was starting to separate from the top.

[Bernie]

Way to go... I haven't looked over mine, probably should check it over as well. Too bad you kids just put that sealant on the top last weekend... But sealant is cheaper than a new top.

[MeFryRice]

My main concern was them using the roll bar as an excuse as to why the rear window is separating but to my surprise and conversation with the guy, I was able to make it happen. Oh and having connections is always helpful in these type of situations. :)

[matredd]

Nice Steve.

[ben91]

My main concern was them using the roll bar as an excuse as to why the rear window is separating but to my surprise and conversation with the guy, I was able to make it happen. Oh and having connections is always helpful in these type of situations. :)

Lucky lucky. The rear window area can be damaged from running at highway speeds with the top up and windows down.

[Sawyer]

I'm so happy! I was so surprised that they're actually going to warranty it. :D

[Sawyer]

I just talked to Jason at Enthuza and my new exhaust will be done tomorrow as well!
Good day today! :)

[theothersawyer]

I just talked to Jason at Enthuza and my new exhaust will be done tomorrow as well!
Good day today! :)
Well congratulations!!!

[oldgrayfrog]

sweet! did you go 3"? I just ordered mine to take advantage of the group buy. Glad to see Mazda ponying up on that top, and the prices they charge for the OEM top is staggering.