Phen's 2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 GT Thread

[THE Phen]

Phen, if your car continues to piss you off, sell it and come to the dark side and buy an S2000. (peep)

Hahaha. But I like torques!

 

[EvilJen]

Hahaha. But I like torques!

Meh, torques are vastly overrated.

 

[THE Phen]

I'd probably go thru fewer tires with less torque... Hahaha.

But if I really want torque, I just got that 3.0L I6 sitting in the driveway. It has torques.

 

[EvilJen]

I'd probably go thru fewer tires with less torque... Hahaha.

But if I really want torque, I just got that 3.0L I6 sitting in the driveway. It has torques.

I dunno..... the S2000 has an appetite for tires.... and oil.... and gas... and convertible tops. Ya know what, nevermind. You're probably better off cost-wise. (rlaugh)

 

[THE Phen]

i need to get some pics of it next to the Bavaria. Talk about two polar opposites!

 

[THE Phen]

ok. UPDATE!

The 17's are back on with new rubber and a new color.

Tires: Falken Azenis RT-615k - 215/40-17

Downside: 3 of my wheels are bent, so I'm on the hunt for new wheels.

 

[Josue6WGN]

Looks like a fun ride!

What's on your fender? Poopies?

 

[oaklandopen]

^^^oh em gee I larfled at "poopies"

 

[THE Phen]

Yeah... ****** bird s*** on it while I was taking the 16's off Saturday morning before driving to the tire shop. I was too lazy to clean it right then.

Once I get the spark issue figured out, I'll take you for a ride man. It's... a little nutty at times... like when I'm doing 70 down 71 heading to Columbus when it's a little damp and the back tires break loose when i accelerate in 5th gear. That s*** will wake you up in a hurry.

 

[Josue6WGN]

Hellz yea! I'd love a ride! (the car of course)

I've worked on a few Miata's over the years, even took one out on a "test drive" after putting a new dash in it. Hey, had to "check" it for rattles...hehehe I did another one that was all SCCA'd out. Maroon one with a bunch of mods.

 

[Goliat6288]

phentastic bro... looks awesome with those white RIMS!!! lol jk wheels.

 

[Nicktorius]

(popcorn)

 

[fishdonotbounce]

subbing to a future roommate's build... About to be a mazdafest at that house here very soon!

 

[THE Phen]

subbing to a future roommate's build... About to be a mazdafest at that house here very soon!

Heh.. Next post may be the story about me lighting it on fire. We'll see.


I still have this issue at 7-8 psi. What I really need to do is do a datalog when that crap happens, but I never remember to. That will probably tell the whole story.

 

[kamon8404]

Awesome build bro. You know I love your car

 

[THE Phen]

Thanks man. I just hope I can get it figured out soon. However, babying it and getting 30 mpg isn't always bad either...

 

[kamon8404]

I hate when s*** doesn't work like it's supposed too

 

[THE Phen]

What are you doing with your turbo from the MSP when you go back to stock?

 

[kamon8404]

I'm not going back to stock just going back to stock turbo. Im on the list for a 505 intake mani then I'm pretty much done. Just j&s and meth and my build will be done. I'm excited. 14psi on stock turbo!!!

 

[THE Phen]

Word. Let me know when you sell the turbo. I have ideas...