Mark's 2004 MSM Build

[chiefmg]

Those are actually what are called the large side sills. The small ones are like what I have on my car (main difference is the front doesn't climb up the fender).

 

[bazooka joe]

you're right...

 

[aMaff]

I like the smaller side skirts better. Like, a lot. And I also don't get people's fascination with mud guards (and car-bras... but that's a different story altogether)

 

[bazooka joe]

the mud guards are nice mazda pieces...not rubber flaps...well i like them and i thin they'll look awesome with the sills

 

[bazooka joe]

just bought some sm side sills...should have them painted and on for mid OH!

 

[aMaff]

the mud guards are nice mazda pieces...not rubber flaps...

I know exactly which ones you were referring to. I still am not much of a fan (shrug)

 

[bazooka joe]

installed thompson chassis brace this morning, changing out the MT fluid with some motorcraft syn fluid...waiting on my son to pour while hold the tubing in place...and the sm side skirts should be here tomorrow, got them for 115 shipped...the real cost will be in the paint for sure! that is all for now! oh and autox sat!

 

[bazooka joe]

got my side sills today!!

 

[Reitrof]

Nice Mark.

 

[bazooka joe]

love the chassis brace, could feel the difference at the autox sat. and that motorcraft tranny oil...what a difference!!! shifts like butter!

 

[Reitrof]

buttah

 

[bazooka joe]

So seeing the car show was a no go today, looks like i'll just have to install a few goodies..voltage clamp a mbc...finally!!

 

[bazooka joe]

installed the voltage clamp (o2 signal mod http://www.flyinmiata.com/support/instructions/ecu/O2_signal_modifier.pdf ) what a pain...i did this on my p5, but th ecu and harness is right there in front of you, not over your head in the drivers footwell....installed the turbosmart boost controller...10psi...yummy!

 

[bazooka joe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wyP8F3p-Tw

 

[Perro del Sol]

installed the voltage clamp (o2 signal mod http://www.flyinmiata.com/support/instructions/ecu/O2_signal_modifier.pdf ) what a pain...i did this on my p5, but th ecu and harness is right there in front of you, not over your head in the drivers footwell....installed the turbosmart boost controller...10psi...yummy!

Mahk, I should have let you know, I have a Turbosmart MBC that I could have given you, since I went with a AEM Tru Boost Gauge. Can't wait to see the MSM on the Dyno @ Mid-Ohio!

 

[bazooka joe]

hey, thanks marlon...mine turbo smart came with the fm intake, it was a package deal...oh well....ya, i'm real curious to see what all my mods will bring me!!

 

[THE Phen]

More power than my car...

 

[bazooka joe]

More power than my car...

you ever figure out whats going on yet?

buy the way, having a mbc has really hurt the gas mileage, but the fun factor has gone way up!

 

[THE Phen]

Nope. Can't figure it out. I can't find anyone local to let me borrow parts to test. There's a surprise. Unless it directly benefits people, they don't give a damn around here.

 

[bazooka joe]

sorry man! too bad we're weren't a tad closer, i'd be happy to swap with ya!