The "Spicy Saloon" MSP build thread

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Nice photos as usual man.

What tires did you replace the Ohtsu's with?

 

[Bonks]

Thanks bro. I've got 205/40 Nitto neo gens on the front now.




Couple captures from today





And a semi full "mod list"



Compliments of the original owner, Brian:
Muffler Delete / 2.5" SS axel-back
AutoMeter boost gauge
Mad JDM boost controller




Suspension/wheels/brakes:
BC Racing BR type - extended drop series - currently 8/7k
Fly slotted front camber plates
KSport rear camber plates, also fly slotted for more angle
Custom fabricated rear spring perches & ball joint washers
Megan Racing adjustable rear lateral links
PowerSlot rear slotted brake rotors
Rebuilt and refinished brake calipers
Current wheels: 17x7 +55 OEM Enkei Racing Harts, with 32mm/25mm spacers Front/Rear



Motor etc:
(ETS?) SMIC
Turbohoses hot pipe & SU Intake w/ custom 1" BPV fittings
BoostSciences Reflex Diverter valve w/ 1" tubing
Split Second air/fuel controller v2
Bronze oil solid shifter bushings
Nyloil shifter-tranny brace bushing
NGK copper core BKR7E Plugs
Custom "Cold air box"
HKS intake filter




Interior:
kenwood single deck
Grip Royal 'Royal Grain' 350mm mahogany steering wheel
AEM Wideband o2 sensor
NRG steering hub adapter w/custom steering wheel spacer, custom horn connector & custom turn signal "engager"
Sparco horn button
Custom dual gauge pod surround (made by a Mazdas247 forum member)
One off shift boot (made by a M247 forum member)
Custom E-brake handle wrap



Other:
Custom Projector headlights
Custom finished Tail lights
Custom fog deletes
CR3 'Air Diversion Panel'
Two tone truck horn
Custom paint work , Rear wheel arches, front pass fender, rear bumper, hood, front splitter, Badge "deletes" +


Anything marked "custom" is been self fabricated or modified.

 

[JDM_Pro5]

I have always been astounded by this car. You do good work and have great taste. I'm slightly disappointed it took me this long to find your build thread.

What are your thoughts on the 25mm and 32mm spacers, happy with the offset? Once your new wheels arrive, will you sell your spacers?

Another question I've been dying to know; the black plastic lips under your sideskirts, can we get any info on those?

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

cool

 

[Bonks]

I have always been astounded by this car. You do good work and have great taste. I'm slightly disappointed it took me this long to find your build thread.

What are your thoughts on the 25mm and 32mm spacers, happy with the offset? Once your new wheels arrive, will you sell your spacers?

Another question I've been dying to know; the black plastic lips under your sideskirts, can we get any info on those?

Well thank ya sir, that is really good to hear!

The spacer thing is a loaded question, I'd really rather not run any spacers but I also really dislike being overly "sunk." I don't mind these as far as a functional look goes.

And as for the side sills, I cut them out of black plastic, consider them temporary utill I figure out what to do. May end up creating custom side skirts. But I do like the stock skirts a lot more with them on.

 

[Bonks]

Your wheels are finally on their way to you!

(attn)

 

[thaikim]

(attn)

(squinty) Now we wait for pics...

 

[Bonks]

Now we wait for pics...

Tracking number says friday.. could be weeks. lol

Here's a couple in the meantime. Probably the last 'shoot' ever with the stock wheels. They had a good 11 years.

<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/stillsteezy/14608249833" title="sigma 50mm 1.4-8732 by Gray Schilling, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2937/14608249833_e214ec42b1_b.jpg" width="683" height="1024" alt="sigma 50mm 1.4-8732"></a>
fuk dents


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[JDM_Pro5]

What size tyres are on your wheels?

 

[IllaNoizeTV]

They look like they're 215/40/17 or 205/40/17

 

[Circuit]

Today is Friday!!!

 

[Bonks]

 

[Circuit]

 

[thaikim]

Bam!!!

 

[ffocused.]

OMG. Lets see those beauties.

 

[Bonks]

hahah... they`re the wrong fuking color.

 

[ffocused.]

hahah... they`re the wrong fuking color.

Ugh, thats rough.

 

[Bonks]

I don`t really dislike the color, It`s just not what I ordered. Thing is when these guys finally sent me the invoice, it said they were a different color. When I asked about it, they assured me that they were the color I ordered. It says the wrong color code right on the box..

 

[Mp5Noob]

are you gonna keep them and just powder coat them or send them back?

 

[thaikim]

What's the verdict... Lemons or lemonade?