MSPM1chele's DD/RTA/NASA/SCCA Thread

[MSPM1cheLe]

After several requests for an updated thread on my car's status, I've decided to actually do this. This thread will show you some stages of my car, in fast forward, from when I bought it (July 2005) until the present. I'll skip some events to keep it entertaining for ya all.

My MSP is my Daily Driver, Redline Time Attack (Enthusiast FWD), National Auto Sport Association (DE3/TA), and the Sports Car Club of America(SM) events.

First Day

Why I could afford it at 17 yrs old

Besides the new engine, fidanza lightening flywheel, corksport S&J downpipe, and JDM headlights were my first mods.

And the racing began

So long Corksport downpipe

Finally got a set of stock rims for the race rubber...

Infamous Vegas Shot

Boo on stock LSD's...

One of my fav pics... except something is missing....

Better :]

Got the custom MazdaManiac Front Mount Intercooler (will show awesome routing later)

(yes snow in vegas :]) 2008

Starting Tracking in 09

As well as competing in Redline Time Attack events

Had to get some BC Coilovers for more setup opportunities on track :]

More to come...






Okay.... the one of the main reasons for this post.... can you see the subtle changes between the 2?... 2 are obvious

4/2010 :]

 

[joghia]

Wow that CS downpipe just snapped eh...did you have upgraded motor mounts? It scares me that it snapped so easily...I'm getting mine put on soon.

 

[MSPM1cheLe]

Wow that CS downpipe just snapped eh...did you have upgraded motor mounts? It scares me that it snapped so easily...I'm getting mine put on soon.

no. it snapped bc i had stock motor mounts, which is why corksport now recommends that you buy the upgraded mounts (bc of me haha).

 

[Ricktalife]

That engine bay is clean enough to eat off of.

 

[justanothermp5]

dam, nice
Do you have the AWR deep sump oil pan? i wouldnt mind tracking my car but i dont want to **** the engine up from oil starvation

 

[11B-33T]

Bravo Zulu chica! That MSP has always looked tight & looking forward to readinding and seeing more of your journey..

 

[MSPM1cheLe]

That engine bay is clean enough to eat off of.

well, i am in it as often as my kitchen..... at least it feels like it.. haha :]
(and to be brutally honest, its far from clean :/ haha for some reason the pics just make it look like it is...)

dam, nice
Do you have the AWR deep sump oil pan? i wouldnt mind tracking my car but i dont want to **** the engine up from oil starvation

I do not. And i have not had any issues yet. I've thought about the mod, but haven't done it yet.

 

[justanothermp5]

oh cool..i guess i may start looking into local events then
Thanks!!

 

[yudkib]

can you see the subtle changes between the 2?... 2 are obvious

relocated MAF, battery, mazdaspeed logo on lip, lets see... i see some foam on some of the lines, do i see a new HID kit?

i think thats everything, what do i win? i should definitely get something for the HID kit spot

 

[SeR_Cyclops]

I have that S pipe. I have had it setting in the garage for over a year and still have not put it on.

 

[justanothermp5]

relocated MAF, battery, mazdaspeed logo on lip, lets see... i see some foam on some of the lines, do i see a new HID kit?

i think thats everything, what do i win? i should definitely get something for the HID kit spot

forgot motor mounts

 

[SeR_Cyclops]

I also see coilovers.

 

[yudkib]

damn, good finds. i think the HID kit takes home the gold though

 

[Wagonbacker9]

lines in the back of the bay are zipties changed.

(yeah, beat that!)

looks great michele!!! titanium MSPs FTW!

 

[yudkib]

shut up.

 

[MSPM1cheLe]

wow.... actually... i think you guys got em all. i thought the mounts wouldnt be seen! haha :] let me see if i can find anything else......

 

[yudkib]

so who wins the "mystery prize" for best photohunting skillz? the motor mounts, the HID kit, or the orange zip ties?

im thinking the prize should be the old HID kit, but id also take a passenger side motor mount.

 

[MSPM1cheLe]

so who wins the "mystery prize" for best photohunting skillz? the motor mounts, the HID kit, or the orange zip ties?

im thinking the prize should be the old HID kit, but id also take a passenger side motor mount.

there's still more! at least 1 haha

 

[dodgetech81]

there's still more! at least 1 haha

battery is the one.and u should have bought a yellow top

but your cars almost as sexy as you congrats

 

[yudkib]

i got the battery