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Post by windy on Jun 28, 2009 17:34:52 GMT
thought i'd post up some pics and the story of my MX6. Bought it in March but i've owned other ones that I stripped for parts. Decided to keep this one for myself. 165,000 miles, Leather, aircon, electric everything, completely stock. Got it off some grandad in Blackpool for £450.  in the last 3 months i've done this lot 17" BK racing alloys and tyres Induction Kit De-cat Rage DTM backbox Wider fuel rail modification Renault Espace front splitter Lowered 30mm De-badged front Complete brake change + painted calipers Blue LED interior lighting Oil pressure/Volt/oil temp guages fitted Kenwood mask headunit fitted 4x Pioneer 180w 3 ways fitted Heres how it currently looks       and this is what it goes like www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCs9Hq3H6LAand sounds like www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpuNDMY3AuUI have an FSE to fit next week then i'll be on the hunt for a 50 shot of NOS. Hope you like it. |
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Post by Jay on Jun 28, 2009 18:22:37 GMT
very nice!!
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Post by wayne on Jun 29, 2009 8:44:23 GMT
i like that good looking car and not to over the top with mods!
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Post by windy on Jun 29, 2009 9:59:01 GMT
cheers, i've got a couple of factory option rear spats to go on the back soon and a red front rocker cover but other than that i'm not going to go crazy with it styling wise.
Need to get the power up, going to dyno it in August to see what its making but I want an extra 50bhp really and that means nitrous.
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Post by Stealthcorsa on Jun 29, 2009 11:38:11 GMT
very nice...... done alot of miles tho still run ok n stuff? service history?
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Post by cliokiz on Jun 29, 2009 12:41:07 GMT
Needs bigger brakes!
Looking good though.
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Post by windy on Jun 29, 2009 14:30:12 GMT
Does need bigger brakes although with 4 wheel ABS the stockers do the job. I can upgrade to Mazda6 283mm brakes with little problems so once I up the power they will be next.
Considering the miles she runs very sweet. The KL engine in these is good for high miles and doesnt have a lot of issues, even the hydraulic lifters can be flushed easily and the rings/valve seals dont tend to go. Has got a good history, needs the cambelt doing soon but the engine is non-interferance so even if it goes the pistons wont be kissing the valves.
You really have to drive one to fall in love with it. The bhp may not be huge but the way it changes gear and pulls for a n/a engine is awesome. Quick as a Civic type R and others but its no scooby beater.
Parts are cheap cause the chassis, engine and suspension are the same as a (yuk) Ford Probe.
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Post by windy on Jul 18, 2009 15:25:30 GMT
This week is mods week! Got a truck load to do on the car
SS manifolds and downpipes
Polished inlet manifold and gaskets
Polished front rocker cover and gaskets
Red HT leads
Red FSE type boost valve
Fit newly painted sunroof panel
Fit J-spec Mazda mini side skirts
Fit Mazdaspeed steering wheel
Should keep me busy at the workshop for a few nights, pics to follow.
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Post by lucy on Jul 19, 2009 15:11:53 GMT
wow that'll keep you busy for a while!!! looking good  |
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Post by Jay on Jul 19, 2009 16:19:17 GMT
that'll keep you going for abit! ive got a list of stuff that i need to fit to my own car lol
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Post by h4mm1 on Jul 25, 2009 17:42:43 GMT
my lifters get noisey on start up and i get constantly bullied :-( finally someone who understands my car isnt nailed lol
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Post by windy on Jul 25, 2009 18:40:15 GMT
Use Wynns professional HLA treatment, it works a treat. Dont get the regular stuff, you want the pro stuff. Well I finally got her back today so gave her a quick clean and took some pics. Over the last few days i've fitted the LSi side pods, braided brake hoses all round, polished inlet manifold, polished front cover, red rear cover, red ht leads, uprated FPR, Mazdaspeed wheel and boss and chrome strut top covers. Couldnt fot the stainless manifolds and downpipes so they are up for sale (see mazda market). Before  after   Strut top covers, £3 each ASDA soap dishes!  Side pods   Steering wheel  After a quick clean. I will be compound polishing it tomorrow then putting on some resin polish.   |
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Post by Roadie on Jul 26, 2009 14:34:57 GMT
looking nice and tidy mate! keep up the good work!
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Post by Jay on Jul 26, 2009 16:25:04 GMT
that engine bay looks 100 times better than before!!
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Post by windy on Jul 26, 2009 17:34:44 GMT
i'm a bit shocked how good the transformation was and it was fairly cheap too. The IM and front cover cost me £25, the soap dishes were £6, can of turtlewax tyre shine £5, red ht leads £30, Uprated fuel pressure regulator £24 and adaptor £21. total spend £111
Got a mirror polished fuse box cover, brake reservoir cover and a few other bits coming soon too.
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