What have you done to your MSP today?

[Matrix]

I paid the balance on my SteedSpeed turbo manifold since it's been picked up from the coater.

I also installed my Magnum cross-drilled rotors and brand new PosiQuiet ceramic brake pads. Hopefully this puts an end to my warped rotor problems...

 

[Mazdaspeed2oo35]

Well, its a really strong clutch with the 4puck. It is designed to have a light and quick release, good for the drag strip.

FX400 (Stage IV)
Ultra heavy-duty street &racing system
Holding capacity 170% over stock
Heavy-Duty reinforced pressure plate
Hi-Leverage™ pressure ring design
Sprung hub/4-button
Ceramic friction material

You can opt for the 6-puck which is less aggresive, the 4-puck will chatter in 1st gear and reverse but I plan on putting it to the test by banging gears at the track.

I was just Wondering you know since ive never heard of the Clutch Kit before, since ACT Offers a very good Clutch Kit that can basically hold what ever you trow at it, and is just so wonderful for daily driving, these exact Kit is what im actually running, based on how mine feels and work i can say is one of the best clutch ive tried in these car so far with excellent not to say perfect results. you can call ACT and have them make you Special Order the Xtreme Pressure plate. hope these info is useful for those that are looking to get a clutch Kit that can hold tons of power and with the ability to drive it daily with no pain. let us know Sander how that clutch feels, is always good to know and to have different alternatives when it comes about a Clutch, BTW how much lbs of torque that monster clutch holds ? or HP rating and price if you dont mind

Z66-XTG6 Xtreme Pressure Plate, with a 6 Puck Sprung Racing Clutch

here are the Specs:


Part #: Z66-XTG6

Notes: XT Clutch Kit MSRP:

Price: $472.70

Torque Capacity: 432 ft/lbs ( ACT Holds more than what they say they do)

Style 6 Puck Sprung Racing Clutch Disk (G6)

Components MZ-018X, 6224205, RB091, PB1005, AT05


Xtreme ‘XT’ Pressure Plate


Great for Street and Track Performance
50% to 120% Clamp Load Increase
Best Disc to Use: Street or Sprung Race Disc
Moderate to Stiff Pedal Feel
ALL Certified to Meet SFI Spec 1.1


ACT Heavy Duty ‘XT’ Clutch Kits include you choice of Disc.

Organic Street Disc (SS, OO, MM)

Perfect for Street or Track Vehicles
Quiet Operation from OE Quality Torsional Dampeners
Sprung Center Reduces Vibrations and Lessen the Shock of Engagement
Quicker Shifting and Engagement
Increased Strength and Reliability


6-Puck Sprung Hub Race Disc (G6)

Recommended for Road Racing or High Powered Street Vehicles
Increased Torque Capacity and Spline Life
Quiet Operation, Reduced Driveline Shock
Harsh Engagement and Chatter ( About these particular issue, i dont experience any Harsh Engagement or shattering )



6 Puck Solid Hub Race Disc (R6)


Recommended for Drag and Road Racing – Not For Street
Increased Torque Capacity
Faster Shifts, Reduced Inertia
Very Good Durability but Shortened Spline Life
Good Heat Absorption
Harsh Engagement and Chatter

4-Puck Sprung Hub Race Disc (G4)


Recommended for Road Racing – Not For Street
Increased Torque Capacity and Spline Life
Quiet Operation, Reduced Driveline Shock
Harsh Engagement and Chatter

4-Puck Solid Hub Race Disc (R4)


Recommended for Drag and Road Racing – Not For Street
Increased Torque Capacity
Faster Shifts, Low Inertia
Good Durability but Shortened Spline Life
Harsh Engagement and Chatter

*Some kits do not require or do not include bearings

 

[Mazdaspeed2oo35]

I had a 6 puck on for all of about a month and was soooo happy when I got it changed out for the ACT street performance, heavy plate one. I couldn't even pull up to my son's school without the car almost shaking to pieces. lol I do NOT like the daily drivablility of it. Track yes... dropping off son in front of the school and trying to pull out at almost 6k rpm's just to leave it.... NOT cool.

Hahaha, You should try the ACT Xtreme Pressure Plate and keep the Street Performance Disk, youll be more in love with it.. the heavy duty pressure plates from ACT are good but holds less power than using the same Clutch disk but with the Xtreme Pressure plate. Weird that Manuel didnt recommended you the Xtreme Pressure plate and Street Performance Disk from the beginning..

anyways, have you gotten your car back from TBK yet ? how does the Quaife LSD feels ?

 

[CitizenPro]

Logged in 27mpg on the last tank this morning Its gone up since the last year too, i was getting 24-25mpg. Weight reduction and a new slightly tuned EMS has proven worthy...hehe

 

[thaikim]

Logged in 27mpg on the last tank this morning Its gone up since the last year too, i was getting 24-25mpg. Weight reduction and a new slightly tuned EMS has proven worthy...hehe

Hey brother enough about fuel efficiency... What I'd like to know is where are those pics you said you were gonna take of your car with the new goodies...

 

[ChrisK]

edit: i'm an idiot and posted in the front forum

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol i was about to inform you of that.

you can delete posts fyi

edit: i'm an idiot and posted in the front forum

 

[TheDirtyGoatee]

Hell I got 27 mpg my last fillup (couple days ago) and there isn't anything special about my Spicy. The only weight reduction it has currently is the back deck lid (still needing an endlink so I can adjust the Illuminas properly). Of course, since I don't have kids, I might be removing the back seats here in a little bit.

 

[Velocifero]

I am getting 27 miles by filling up and then filling up again once the tank is at half. Two top halves are getting me 380 miles while a full tank to light on is getting me only 310 miles. I run 10psi daily and I usually have my car loaded with all kinds of s***, from sporting equipment to power tools, not the little ones either.

 

[SleepyMSP]

s*** I should be doing that....

 

[2.0t03speed]

Changed the direction im taking my car turbo wise. Will now be using a hi boost mani,downpipe,and a FP(forced performance) GT3076HTA turbo should be fun lol

 

[RallyeRedSi]

replaced my cracked windshield

 

[Velocifero]

replaced my cracked windshield

I did that a couple months ago, who did yours? Good deal? Mine was $180 installed. They even used the replacement with the tinted top.

 

[Mazdaspeed2oo35]

Changed the direction im taking my car turbo wise. Will now be using a hi boost mani,downpipe,and a FP(forced performance) GT3076HTA turbo should be fun lol

hahahah You know it Buddy...Glad you went that route. can't wait to see your car running with all of the s*** we've talked about...sure won't be disappointed Ryan!!!!!

 

[2.0t03speed]

yea with everything im doing i hope im not gonna be dissapointed

 

[StealthWyvern]

changed the oil and installed a magentic oil plug.


Anyone have a aftermarket oil filtration system such as the one below?

http://www.syntheticwarehouse.com/bypass.htm

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

you just grab a plug from autozone or something?

 

[MSP608]

I am getting 27 miles by filling up and then filling up again once the tank is at half. Two top halves are getting me 380 miles while a full tank to light on is getting me only 310 miles. I run 10psi daily and I usually have my car loaded with all kinds of s***, from sporting equipment to power tools, not the little ones either.

I've been running half tank fulls for ages and people used to call me silly. Now a bunch of my friends are starting to do the same thing. I mean it makes sense, those 5-7 gallons of gasoline are dead weight if you've got plenty of gas stations around. I don't mind filling up more often.

 

[Mazdaspeed2oo35]

changed the oil and installed a magentic oil plug.


Anyone have a aftermarket oil filtration system such as the one below?

http://www.syntheticwarehouse.com/bypass.htm

Wow, i like that Oil Filtration System alot.. very freaking nice.... i wonder is they sell these kit for our MSP's and for how much... nice find Stealth !!!

 

[Velocifero]

I've been running half tank fulls for ages and people used to call me silly. Now a bunch of my friends are starting to do the same thing. I mean it makes sense, those 5-7 gallons of gasoline are dead weight if you've got plenty of gas stations around. I don't mind filling up more often.

Are you running the bottom half of the tank or the top half? filling up at half a tank full is a better option because the more room in the tank that is open the more evaporation happens, more lost gas. That is why you get more miles out of the first half of a tank. The wieght difference is minimal for daily driving.