Some pics of my engine Bay

[Ryoga28]

Just installed the Boostsciences diverter valve, D2 vacuum manifold, and a set of P5 falken factory springs (rebadged Eibach pros) today.

Didn't have time to clean the car, I hope it's ok.

 

[JCell]

Love the engine bay...... matter of fact, love the whole car..

 

[L8R]

i love your motor mounts, air div plate, and your greddy can

nice!!!

 

[Ryoga28]

Thanks! I just need to clean up the engine bay a bit more and change the vacuum caps to the same color on the greddy radiator can.

Any other advice?

 

[ChopstickHero]

looks awesome! good drop on those springs

 

[Ryoga28]

looks awesome! good drop on those springs

After I Pm'd you earlier, I went out for a hour drive to test out the setup. I noticed that the car is a bit more bouncy than with the Oem springs. Other than that the ride quality is good.

Maybe I should've upgraded to the illumina struts...

 

[mazdaspeedpower]

looks hot dude

 

[Ryoga28]

When I showed my fiance my new setup, she said "it was colorful."

 

[ChopstickHero]

After I Pm'd you earlier, I went out for a hour drive to test out the setup. I noticed that the car is a bit more bouncy than with the Oem springs. Other than that the ride quality is good.

Maybe I should've upgraded to the illumina struts...

yeah, i was worried about a mismatch in spring rates and dampening.... i will most likely wait for some time and then switch to something like the D2 or Ksports...

 

[L8R]

hmmm for cheap mods:
i would polish your heat shield
relocate the sensor on the left side and remove the bracket from under the strut tower bar

other than that i love the JDM goodness haha how much was the greddy can? how is it working for u?

 

[MSP#735]

lookin' good man! one thing, you have the "Green Mazdaspeed disease!" a buddy of mine had the same thing, took it to the dealership and they replaced it for him FOR FREE, under warrenty...not sure how many miles you have on yours but, just a suggestion....other than that your car looks great!

 

[k-lea]

now that is hot.

 

[Ryoga28]

L8R-Polishing the heat shield is def on the list. As for the bracket, I can't remove it without removing the nology hotwires ; ) . The wire are well hidden because of the plastic valve cover. I got the greddy can at wholesale for about $80. As you can see, I'm using it as an overflow, but the real purpose is quite different from a overflow. It's supposed to be tapped in the the flow of the coolant in order to remove any air bubbles. It's just too troublesome to install it that way though.

Msp735-What is the "green mazdaspeed disease?"

-Kristin- Thanks. I just wished my fiance felt the same way. She thinks of the car as a practical tool and not a hobby.

 

[Ryoga28]

yeah, i was worried about a mismatch in spring rates and dampening.... i will most likely wait for some time and then switch to something like the D2 or Ksports...

My next upgrade on the list is probably the K2...or save longer for a forged engine from MAM.

 

[L8R]

ic ic, good job at hiding it. sooooo how did u get it at whole sale? lol

peace

 

[Ryoga28]

ic ic, good job at hiding it. sooooo how did u get it at whole sale? lol

peace

Well remember this thread http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106489&highlight=radiator

The owner felt bad about the people who placed the order at $18.50 that he decided to offer them the chance to purchase it at whole price (he didn't want to get in trouble with Greddy).

 

[AceProtege]

looking good......

 

[Ryoga28]

More pics of the car during daytime and a carwash.

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1974337&postcount=241

 

[L8R]

ohh thats right. i was going to buy one also haha

thanks! (sorry for the whoring)

bump

 

[silverspeed03]

Thats's nice as hell.... but what is that metal piece that goes over the grill/radiator?