Hey, I should have my car back 01/01/05 (cool)CarlM2 said:Just a quick note on this... the VDO gauge is made to go with the electric VDO sender, regardless of what car it's on... it's a standard resistance range, anyway. (0-180 ohm) The thread pitch is BSP, just like the original.. there is no adaptor... the sending unit has a low-level contact to wire to the idiot light.... It's as simple and clean as can be.
I have the DIN panel and I don't know what the issue would be with the vacuum hose on the boost gauge being mounted anywhere else.
As to the wheels... I agree it's a pricey upgrade but losing 24lbs. of wheel and adding almost an inch of track width really made a big improvement in the handling. (I admit I wouldn't have done it if I hadn't hit a driveshaft on the highway and ruined one wheel.) So now it's a Christmas present.
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Share the luv, where all friends here, right!!! (dark)SP33D said:List would be too long... ppl would have mixed reviews... don't want ppl stealing ideas...
PS I'm getting my speakers in 2 days hopefully!!@! just needed to get that out. SQ setup is 1 step closer
Ok.. aside from what I already have..
// Audio //
alpine iva-d901 dvd player
alpine pxa-h701 eq
dls iridium 6.3 speakers
optima yellowtop
rewound alternator
custom kickpanels
custom fiberglass box
(should be done spring 2005 all ready for slapshow)
// Wheels/Tires //
19" RH GT5's - Gloss black / polished lip
BFgoodrich tires
(should be done summer 2005)
// Suspension //
JIC FLT-a2 coilovers
all the gt-spec bars
(should be done fall 2005)
// Performance //
mam thumper kit (unless something better comes out)
turboback exhaust (w/ prob a hks muffler)
forged internals
aem standalone
+whatever else i need
defi gauges
ss brake lines
(hopefully ready by 2006 show season)
// Interior //
sparco steering wheel
new sparco shift knob
new sparco pedals
sparco e-brake
sparco e-brake boot
sparco shift knob boot
dgm carbon fiber full dash kit
(getting some soon but hopefully the rest by 2006 show season)
also need some kind of show display.. i have a few ideas but haven't really put anything together yet
aside from that.. just need some stuff powdercoated black.. calipers etc.
I'd also like lambo doors in the front, suicides in the back.. and A GOD DAMN HARNESS BAR BUT NOBODY MAKES THEM FOR OUR CARS@!(@!
I think I'm missing some stuff.. but it's late and I'm tired. My goal is attending 20-30 shows next year, and hopefully do well. Sponsorship would help though.. but I don't really ask for sponsors, because I don't know how to get them. I spent well over $10,000 this year.. and I'm prob gonna spend more next year haha
// Audio //
alpine iva-d901 dvd player
alpine pxa-h701 eq
dls iridium 6.3 speakers
optima yellowtop
rewound alternator
custom kickpanels
custom fiberglass box
(should be done spring 2005 all ready for slapshow)
// Wheels/Tires //
19" RH GT5's - Gloss black / polished lip
BFgoodrich tires
(should be done summer 2005)
// Suspension //
JIC FLT-a2 coilovers
all the gt-spec bars
(should be done fall 2005)
// Performance //
mam thumper kit (unless something better comes out)
turboback exhaust (w/ prob a hks muffler)
forged internals
aem standalone
+whatever else i need
defi gauges
ss brake lines
(hopefully ready by 2006 show season)
// Interior //
sparco steering wheel
new sparco shift knob
new sparco pedals
sparco e-brake
sparco e-brake boot
sparco shift knob boot
dgm carbon fiber full dash kit
(getting some soon but hopefully the rest by 2006 show season)
also need some kind of show display.. i have a few ideas but haven't really put anything together yet
aside from that.. just need some stuff powdercoated black.. calipers etc.
I'd also like lambo doors in the front, suicides in the back.. and A GOD DAMN HARNESS BAR BUT NOBODY MAKES THEM FOR OUR CARS@!(@!
I think I'm missing some stuff.. but it's late and I'm tired. My goal is attending 20-30 shows next year, and hopefully do well. Sponsorship would help though.. but I don't really ask for sponsors, because I don't know how to get them. I spent well over $10,000 this year.. and I'm prob gonna spend more next year haha
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CarlM2 said:
It's my understanding the electronic sender thread pattern is NPT not BTP (stock) and you would need a BTP to NPT adapter to get it to fit in the stock location. You would also need a reverse adapter to get the stock oil sensor to fit into the VDO 3 sensor relocation kit.
I still have all the pieces, but when researching (mainly through contacting the guys at Flying Miata) have found the thread patterns are indeed different. So I've been sitting on the parts rather than trying to force the install to work.
Have you put one of these in? Do you know this will work from experience or are you just guessing? no flames intended, I'm just curious.
Ok, since their sending all the new posts through some special review board, I will just use my old post....
I have installed a few mods since this post:
Megan Racing short shifter with KartBoy bushing (Adam did a great install)
AEM WideBand AFR guage kit (Adam & I installed)
MPI with new Turbo module (this was the same MPI unit Linux Racer owned, I bought it from him)
Blitz SBC-ID eletronic boost controller and guage (Adam & I installed with Victor on phone support)
parts waiting in the closet to be installed:
stainless steel braided brake lines and clutch line
Delsing Clunk fix
turbo timer
items I will have by next monday or sooner:
InJen cold air intake
Drilled and slotted rotors front and rear
AWR front motor mount
custom grounding kit
I have a wish list as well that will be filled as I go:
All of the GT Spec parts
coilover kit
FMIC
alu. hardpipes BOV
MPI stage one turbo upgrade
other items I can't remember at 3:00am!!!!
My car is running very good in my opinion!!!
The boost is set at 10psi
the MPI was installed by Ahmad who did such a great job!!! Very clean and tight!!!! Ahmad demands perfection in his work which is great for the person he is installing for!!!
Sam tuned the map and it runs very good. We didn't spend time micro tuning, but we will very soon. Let's put it this way I would feel very safe in saying Sam had the map tuned in about 15 minutes!! it was like he sleeps with an MPI at night and dream of tuning it... He was flying threw it and you could tell he is at a point that he has the MPI down very well. We tuned the map on the safe side of things until we have the proper time to devote to it...
I would also like to thank Tony for being on phone support ( he has a Sam tuned MPI as well) The only real problem was that the instructions I had for the MPI install had two old steps that should have been removed, but for some reason was still listed in my instructions, other than that everything went super smooth!!!
Looking forward to the next set of mod's to be installed....
Nothing like the DFW crew we really support each other !!!!!!!
I have installed a few mods since this post:
Megan Racing short shifter with KartBoy bushing (Adam did a great install)
AEM WideBand AFR guage kit (Adam & I installed)
MPI with new Turbo module (this was the same MPI unit Linux Racer owned, I bought it from him)
Blitz SBC-ID eletronic boost controller and guage (Adam & I installed with Victor on phone support)
parts waiting in the closet to be installed:
stainless steel braided brake lines and clutch line
Delsing Clunk fix
turbo timer
items I will have by next monday or sooner:
InJen cold air intake
Drilled and slotted rotors front and rear
AWR front motor mount
custom grounding kit
I have a wish list as well that will be filled as I go:
All of the GT Spec parts
coilover kit
FMIC
alu. hardpipes BOV
MPI stage one turbo upgrade
other items I can't remember at 3:00am!!!!
My car is running very good in my opinion!!!
The boost is set at 10psi
the MPI was installed by Ahmad who did such a great job!!! Very clean and tight!!!! Ahmad demands perfection in his work which is great for the person he is installing for!!!
Sam tuned the map and it runs very good. We didn't spend time micro tuning, but we will very soon. Let's put it this way I would feel very safe in saying Sam had the map tuned in about 15 minutes!! it was like he sleeps with an MPI at night and dream of tuning it... He was flying threw it and you could tell he is at a point that he has the MPI down very well. We tuned the map on the safe side of things until we have the proper time to devote to it...
I would also like to thank Tony for being on phone support ( he has a Sam tuned MPI as well) The only real problem was that the instructions I had for the MPI install had two old steps that should have been removed, but for some reason was still listed in my instructions, other than that everything went super smooth!!!
Looking forward to the next set of mod's to be installed....
Nothing like the DFW crew we really support each other !!!!!!!
MAM Built Shortblock
MAM Built Race Head
Thumper Turbo Kit
MicroTech EMS
AEM Wideband
MAM Fuel Rail
Spec flywheel
Spec St.3 hybrid
Quaife LSD
Stronger Gears
JIC Coilovers
Work Emotion CRs
Rotora Big Brake Kit
Bride Racing Seats
Gemini V-Weave RC Hood
2 12inch Avalanche Subs
Hifonics Amp
Pioneer Avic1 Indash TV
RHD and RWD conversion
....and I think that should do it give or take a few mods
MAM Built Race Head
Thumper Turbo Kit
MicroTech EMS
AEM Wideband
MAM Fuel Rail
Spec flywheel
Spec St.3 hybrid
Quaife LSD
Stronger Gears
JIC Coilovers
Work Emotion CRs
Rotora Big Brake Kit
Bride Racing Seats
Gemini V-Weave RC Hood
2 12inch Avalanche Subs
Hifonics Amp
Pioneer Avic1 Indash TV
RHD and RWD conversion
....and I think that should do it give or take a few mods
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here's a question is mam an abbreviation for a company or is that the name. I am trying to search this thumper kit and block but i can't find it. Any help would be nice......thanx
Hmm must of not looked hard enough when I did a search it was on the first page... Mazda Forums - Mental Addiction Motorsports Thumper turbo kit and Mazda Forums - Mental Addiction Short Block also for more info go to www.**************************.comspeedcicle said:
Mental Addiction
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speedcicle said:
Not sure how I got labeled MAM, but I prefer and Mental Addiction.
Here is a direct link from our site about our Thumper:
http://**************************.com/cart/product_info.php?cPath=23_37&products_id=40
