Stuff I found on eBay or Craigslist Today (NOT FOR PERSONAL SALES)

4-2-1 header...rusted a bit, but cheap...

http://cgi.ebay.com/01-02-03-Mazda-...ryZ33631QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Mazdaspeed pedals...decent price

http://cgi.ebay.com/mazda-mazdaspee...eZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem

HKS Axle-back...

http://cgi.ebay.com/HKS-Hi-Power-Ex...ryZ33636QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Dimming/Compass rear view mirror...
http://cgi.ebay.com/2003-Mazda-Prot...ryZ33699QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I bored can't ya tell....20 minutes till go home time...

 

[CulRidr]

Hold on there a sec....K1s are forged AL and are not comparable to stock rods

and as LW has explained, a long rod (which is avail from K1) would even further increase reliability

Agreed on the long rod, but unless the mass of the forged K1s is less then that of the stockers, there is no point in getting them since weight is more of a killer at high RPM then tensile strength, unless someone can show me otherwise. If so, then I would definitely consider the K1s as they are quite cheap.

 

[Crazee D]

Ok I hear that...

 

[Wagonbacker9]

Agreed on the long rod, but unless the mass of the forged K1s is less then that of the stockers, there is no point in getting them since weight is more of a killer at high RPM then tensile strength, unless someone can show me otherwise. If so, then I would definitely consider the K1s as they are quite cheap.

balance is just as critical as actual mass in high RPM applications... adding a few grams for a forged piece would be worth it in my book. you could recover the weight in the flywheel, and then some...

 

[CulRidr]

FW is in the mail
And the point isn't the rotating mass killing performance, it's the forces created from the mass spinning at crazy RPMs which will blow up your engine. The acceleration forces are mind boggling and you want less mass before more strength at higher RPMs...
Again, if someone knows the weight of a stock rod and/or the weight of a stock K1, post up and if the K1 is lighter, I'll buy...

 

[Wagonbacker9]

i would think forged would come out heavier than cast.. as its stronger because the metal is more dense... no?

 

[CulRidr]

That's the question I'm trying to answer. Sent K1 an email, but someone on here must have a spare rod they can weigh?
(and a mod should probably split this thread off since we're going way off topic)

Edit: I think I found my answer regarding the weight of the K1s (530grams):
http://www.k1technologies.com/Portals/0/Documents/Sport_Compact_Rods.pdf

 

[fishdonotbounce]

Don't know if anyone needs it, but there is a lot of 10 3" mandrel bent piping on ebay for 53 shipped. I just bought their lot of 10 in the 2". Good for someone looking to do a 3" exhaust??? I dunno

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10-A...62QQcategoryZ33633QQihZ015QQitemZ250405120803

 

[shootz]

Bummer! I needed some 2" piping.. If you don't need all of it, please let me know, I might still be interested. I need some for intercooler piping for my T25 on a 99 protege 1.6L.

Don't know if anyone needs it, but there is a lot of 10 3" mandrel bent piping on ebay for 53 shipped. I just bought their lot of 10 in the 2". Good for someone looking to do a 3" exhaust??? I dunno

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10-A...62QQcategoryZ33633QQihZ015QQitemZ250405120803

 

[thorracing271]

Cheap Seats

How do you guys think these seats will hold up
http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/eautotuning/WS-Bomz-racingseat-BR.jpg

I only like them because i like their color pattern (Black w/ red trim) and the fact their recline-able.

Do you know of a more reliable, yet inexpensive seat?

 

[SeR_Cyclops]

I have heard good things about those seats just keep in mind that you get what you pay for. also there is no brackets for the protege on those seats so you have to fab up your own.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

if black w/ red is what you're after... I'd recommend MS3 seats...

 

[i like speed]

ms3 seats=pure f'n sexy

 

[jamesk]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330320882455

I just won that, is that a good deal? lol

 

[Wagonbacker9]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330320882455

I just won that, is that a good deal? lol

killer deal theres another with the same part number listed for $130, but its useless without a corresponding pressure plate. not what I would call street friendly either... but.. idk.

 

[Demo]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330320882455

I just won that, is that a good deal? lol

Ridiculous deal! Great job on finding that! Even if you dont plan on using it, you can make one hell of a profit.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

yeah, somebody's gotta be running a pressure plate in that class they could resurface when theirs lets go... could easily turn that around for $100... lol

 

[ScratchNSniff]

if black w/ red is what you're after... I'd recommend MS3 seats...

ms3 seats=pure f'n sexy

I must agree...best mod I ever did to the car...

 

[Metallic36]

I was watching that clutch, just wasn't sure since it says on the ACT site that it has harsh engagement and some chatter.. but I guess it would be fine for racing, I just like my car to be a DD.

 

[thorracing271]

I must agree...best mod I ever did to the car...

Do you have pictures?

I think they do look great. but i have a teenage budget < SEXY MS3 seats

 

[i like speed]

I must agree...best mod I ever did to the car...

Where did you get them? Any place to get them new besides the dealer?