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- 92 & 16 Meyatas
cool! i'm picking up the camera tomorrow
nice! any details on the truck?
You must be next to nothing now.
I like this one.
cute!!
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cute!!
Whats average mpg on MS6 ?
It's amazing 04 G35 6MT has rated 20/27 mpg [3.5 v6 280/270] where as MS6 has rated 19/25 mpg [2.3 v4 274/280]... but not sure how true they stay to real driving ?
Chris .. worth looking at MS6 or better G35 (my favorite atm) ?
It's amazing 04 G35 6MT has rated 20/27 mpg [3.5 v6 280/270] where as MS6 has rated 19/25 mpg [2.3 v4 274/280]... but not sure how true they stay to real driving ?
Chris .. worth looking at MS6 or better G35 (my favorite atm) ?
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I can tell you from first hand experience that you will never see 27mpg out of a G35. Especially if you are heavy on the go fast pedal.
This is the truck.
1975 Mazda REPU
Frame off Restoration
New (old stock) 13B 4-port motor (one of three 0-mile crated motors that exist in the U.S.)
500 miles on the new motor, unmodified except...
Racing beat header/silencer/exhaust
Slotted brake rotors
Coilover suspension
New Chrome, everywhere inside and out
Custom upholstered interior
The owner has actually restored two REPUs and I believe the other one is for sale too. It's more modified than this one with a super charged 6-port 13b. He's a real nice guy, very active in the Cali rotary scene. He's selling both trucks because he doesn't have room for them and wants to start a new project.
I get 24-26 mpg every fill-up with 75% highway driving. 100% highway I'll get 28 mpg. 100% suburbs driving I'll get 21 mpg. Premium 91/93 Octane is a must.
Get one with less than 70k or one that has had the VVT/ Timing Chain replaced. Unless Mazda reimburses me, I'll be paying $1,200 for the repair. It's easy to detect. When you start the car the VVT produces a rattle that sounds like someone pooring a handful of ball bearings into an aluminum can. Once warmed up, you can hear the timing chain slap faintly under high rpm acceleration. It's a similar sound but I honestly didn't notice until the repair was gone and the engine was quieter on the highway.
Other than that, my only pet piev is the clutch. I don't notice it unless I drive Amanda's Focus and then get back in my car. The MS6 is very picky about rev matching. It'll take a few days to master. No one that drives my car can shift smoothly on the first outing. I suspect the G35 is a much smoother ride but take a MS6 for a test drive before you decide. Once you figure it out though, it is a blast to power through 1st and 2nd gear when the light turns green.
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- 96 Miata M-Edition, 2015 Mazda 3 Hatch
This is the truck.
1975 Mazda REPU
Frame off Restoration
New (old stock) 13B 4-port motor (one of three 0-mile crated motors that exist in the U.S.)
500 miles on the new motor, unmodified except...
Racing beat header/silencer/exhaust
Slotted brake rotors
Coilover suspension
New Chrome, everywhere inside and out
Custom upholstered interior
The owner has actually restored two REPUs and I believe the other one is for sale too. It's more modified than this one with a super charged 6-port 13b. He's a real nice guy, very active in the Cali rotary scene. He's selling both trucks because he doesn't have room for them and wants to start a new project.
I get 24-26 mpg every fill-up with 75% highway driving. 100% highway I'll get 28 mpg. 100% suburbs driving I'll get 21 mpg. Premium 91/93 Octane is a must.
Get one with less than 70k or one that has had the VVT/ Timing Chain replaced. Unless Mazda reimburses me, I'll be paying $1,200 for the repair. It's easy to detect. When you start the car the VVT produces a rattle that sounds like someone pooring a handful of ball bearings into an aluminum can. Once warmed up, you can hear the timing chain slap faintly under high rpm acceleration. It's a similar sound but I honestly didn't notice until the repair was gone and the engine was quieter on the highway.
Other than that, my only pet piev is the clutch. I don't notice it unless I drive Amanda's Focus and then get back in my car. The MS6 is very picky about rev matching. It'll take a few days to master. No one that drives my car can shift smoothly on the first outing. I suspect the G35 is a much smoother ride but take a MS6 for a test drive before you decide. Once you figure it out though, it is a blast to power through 1st and 2nd gear when the light turns green.
Ah, so the Cali one. I think you'll enjoy it. I think I might need to take a day trip up to NH to see it
Also, the regular 6 had an annoying clutch that did similar things. The more powerful engine in the MS6 only exacerbated the problem I'd imagine.
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Man, did I miss alot over the last few days.
Morning everyone....sad day here, we laid our kitty to rest last night.
Her kidneys were failing and she had gone since Monday without eating due to ulcers in her mouth. Thankfully she is no longer in pain.
Congrats on the new to you truck Chris and good luck with Mazda on getting reimburesed for the MS6 repairs.
Tony (NY)....G35 to MS6....do you need to change your s/n to 'flippyfloppy2'? haha
Looking forward to a spring clean meet to see everyone again and in the future wouldn't rule out a drive to the Cape or NH for one. Maybe Chris H and Josh can alternate meets?
Wish you luck with the job Kyle! Only thing I would gladly miss by moving South is the cold weather...I hate it!
Great pics of the snow cross, Bruce....looks like a lot of fun!!
Jenn, what do you weight about 85lbs now soaking wet? Geesh. Was going to report those posts of you doing naughty things to exhaust pipes but after a second look, I saved them to my pc. (evil) How the hell are you and James doing?
Morning everyone....sad day here, we laid our kitty to rest last night.
Her kidneys were failing and she had gone since Monday without eating due to ulcers in her mouth. Thankfully she is no longer in pain.Congrats on the new to you truck Chris and good luck with Mazda on getting reimburesed for the MS6 repairs.
Tony (NY)....G35 to MS6....do you need to change your s/n to 'flippyfloppy2'? haha
Looking forward to a spring clean meet to see everyone again and in the future wouldn't rule out a drive to the Cape or NH for one. Maybe Chris H and Josh can alternate meets?
Wish you luck with the job Kyle! Only thing I would gladly miss by moving South is the cold weather...I hate it!
Great pics of the snow cross, Bruce....looks like a lot of fun!!
Jenn, what do you weight about 85lbs now soaking wet? Geesh. Was going to report those posts of you doing naughty things to exhaust pipes but after a second look, I saved them to my pc. (evil) How the hell are you and James doing?
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- 92 & 16 Meyatas
morning all....jeff, what light were you talking about, that you jsut got around to installing?
\This is the truck.
1975 Mazda REPU
Frame off Restoration
New (old stock) 13B 4-port motor (one of three 0-mile crated motors that exist in the U.S.)
500 miles on the new motor, unmodified except...
Racing beat header/silencer/exhaust
Slotted brake rotors
Coilover suspension
New Chrome, everywhere inside and out
Custom upholstered interior
The owner has actually restored two REPUs and I believe the other one is for sale too. It's more modified than this one with a super charged 6-port 13b. He's a real nice guy, very active in the Cali rotary scene. He's selling both trucks because he doesn't have room for them and wants to start a new project.
I get 24-26 mpg every fill-up with 75% highway driving. 100% highway I'll get 28 mpg. 100% suburbs driving I'll get 21 mpg. Premium 91/93 Octane is a must.
Get one with less than 70k or one that has had the VVT/ Timing Chain replaced. Unless Mazda reimburses me, I'll be paying $1,200 for the repair. It's easy to detect. When you start the car the VVT produces a rattle that sounds like someone pooring a handful of ball bearings into an aluminum can. Once warmed up, you can hear the timing chain slap faintly under high rpm acceleration. It's a similar sound but I honestly didn't notice until the repair was gone and the engine was quieter on the highway.
Other than that, my only pet piev is the clutch. I don't notice it unless I drive Amanda's Focus and then get back in my car. The MS6 is very picky about rev matching. It'll take a few days to master. No one that drives my car can shift smoothly on the first outing. I suspect the G35 is a much smoother ride but take a MS6 for a test drive before you decide. Once you figure it out though, it is a blast to power through 1st and 2nd gear when the light turns green.
Nice truck there Chris, This is the G35 I'm looking at the car wasn't sold as it didn't meet reserve so he is willing to negotiate.
I've seen few silver/gun-metal MS6's and they look good but comparing to G35 ... i think G35 it's the winner ... at this point if i don't find a good deal on G35 then i'll turn to MS6.
I'm not heavy foot driver but currently my MSP does 24-25mpg mix , 70% hw and 30% local, i've seen 30+mpg hw only as well.
I might ask the other Chris thats around ATL to check this red G35 out if possible before I make my way down there.
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- 92 & 16 Meyatas
ah yes!!! i remember now!Aw s***...knew I forgot something.... At the fall meet we swapped my stock antenna for your hatch enclosure light. Now I can see at night when I open the hatch.
chris, that truck is awesome!
The appraisal on the truck went well. Going to call AAA tomorrow to get the ball rolling on financing.
Looking ahead, is anyone interested in making a trip to the Glenn?
Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen (long course)
June 29 - July 1
Watkins Glenn International (short course)
August 10-11
Note, this weekend coincides with NASCAR.
Nationwide races Saturday afternoon.
Rolex races Saturday evening.
Sprint Cup races on Sunday.
Might be one hell of a race weekend, but it will be tough to get a hotel room. It's always interesting when those oval boys try to turn right.
Looking ahead, is anyone interested in making a trip to the Glenn?
Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen (long course)
June 29 - July 1
Watkins Glenn International (short course)
August 10-11
Note, this weekend coincides with NASCAR.
Nationwide races Saturday afternoon.
Rolex races Saturday evening.
Sprint Cup races on Sunday.
Might be one hell of a race weekend, but it will be tough to get a hotel room. It's always interesting when those oval boys try to turn right.
Yeah it is. The few times I was there, I stayed in a local owned hotel. To be honest, the local hotels were actually a lot better, friendlier, and usually not as booked.
I'm in big trouble now , just spotted BLUE/black G35 with 18k MI in NY (not far from northern border to NJ) about same asking price as the RED G35 from Georgia...
This is killing me, don't know which one to go for ?
This is killing me, don't know which one to go for ?
-Subspeed6 (chris) , you got time to visit this guy in [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Cumming GA , he's got a RED/black G35 6MT for sale at 17k mileage and asking $17k ? If its possible though
-I'll check the Blue one in NY , thing is I don't like dealing with NY ppl bc they lie a lot ... dealers are even worst, not sure if i can get this one for around $17k too ?
-The third choice is a black/black G35 6MT close by me but 45k mileage and priced at $17K at a german car dealer.
Can you blame me for this dilemma ?[/FONT]
-I'll check the Blue one in NY , thing is I don't like dealing with NY ppl bc they lie a lot ... dealers are even worst, not sure if i can get this one for around $17k too ?
-The third choice is a black/black G35 6MT close by me but 45k mileage and priced at $17K at a german car dealer.
Can you blame me for this dilemma ?[/FONT]
Subspeed6 (chris) , you got time to visit this guy in Cumming GA , he's got a RED/black G35 6MT for sale at 17k mileage and asking $17k ? If its possible though
I'll try. Got any contact info? I probably won't be able to get to it until Sunday and even then it might be difficult. I have a busy weekend before a 3 week business trip. =/
