What have you done to your MSP today?

[Wagonbacker9]

a full bleed, go for the big bottle. I just did a little one when I put in the SS rear lines and I went through half a small bottle.

 

[nvmsp]

Anything else?

 

[Wagonbacker9]

well, while we're at it, what power levels are you looking for that justify upgrading the fuel pump?

 

[nvmsp]

Well, new fpr,upgradeD pump, new injector's not sure on 280's or 440's yet with ssafc. HKS WGA 11-12psi.

Already have MPNick PNP S-pipe,Hiboost 2.5in. DP,MPNick GT28R Turbo internal's upgrade PNP I/E side's,Hiboost FMIC Kit,Injen SRI,Greddy Type S Open Vent,ATP WGA,ported thunder mani rewelded locally. And some weight reduction's here and there. And maybe I'm forgetting a thing or two.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

you didn't answer my question... plenty of guys run 440s on a stock fuel pump. I'd just recommend saving your money unless you have a good reason for swapping it.

you have 2 WGAs listed, I assume you're changing to external?

 

[nvmsp]

No, I figure if I'm repacing the fpr and injector's, I might as well do the pump too before it fail's one day.

Plus my friend is a mechanic and does all the work for free.

With the wga question, I don't like the way the atp performs, there is an HKS wga on ************* that I'm interested in getting. Supposed to be just like all the other wga's, like OEM,ATP. Direct swap. Just run's 11-12psi, instead 0f 6-9psi.

And about the HID's, I'm not going for most light output just nice looks, and I don't care about ticket's or 5 0. And The FPR thing may be a ricer to you, but it's under my hood, who care's. I bought it, and instead of letting it collect dust I just decided to put it on. Not a big deal you know.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

I'm unaware of an HKS T25 WGA, but would be fine with being wrong there. As for the rest of it... not going to try to change your mind, as it appears to have been made already, so, good luck with that.

edit: looks like there in fact is one. Honestly, I'm very happy with my forge. here's hoping your car holds together on 11-12.

 

[nvmsp]

I've already had less intense Hid's too BTW. So wanted something different.

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

a full bleed, go for the big bottle. I just did a little one when I put in the SS rear lines and I went through half a small bottle.

Big bottle = how much? I'm probably gonna get the Motul 5.1 16.x oz bottle that stoptech recommends since I'm going to be installing their SS brake lines too. After driving the Evora and feeling what a firm pedal is all about, I can't stand my mushy POS...

So as of now here is the list (Carl, I know you're on a flame-tirade for cosmetic upgrades/rice, but be nice):

Wheel Spacers 15mm x2 sets - $230
StopTech SS Brake Lines - $74(f) + $67(r) = $141
Motul 5.1 DOT (0.5L) - $6.50
Caliper Paint (yellow) - $43
Front Turn Signal dual-color LED - $55
Side Marker LEDs - $15

Total: ~$500

In addition to these, I will be installing my iON Race Springs and CDM P5 headlights as well as my secret CF project items.

Other Mods (tax return/paycheck dependent):
30% tint - $200
SSAFC - $400

 

[nvmsp]

I'm unaware of an HKS T25 WGA, but would be fine with being wrong there. As for the rest of it... not going to try to change your mind, as it appears to have been made already, so, good luck with that.

edit: looks like there in fact is one. Honestly, I'm very happy with my forge. here's hoping your car holds together on 11-12.

Yea I know lol. Thinking about a cometic head gasket too just in case. But I don't beat on my car. I barely even use 1st gear, never launch, etc. I take care of it.

I'm waiting on an email back from Sam to tell me if the wga slaps right in, install instruction's etc. But that will be installed by by friend mechanic that works at mazda.

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

But I don't beat on my car. I barely even use 1st gear, never launch, etc. I take care of it.

So what you are saying is that you punish your clutch by starting off in second gear? (nuts)

 

[nvmsp]

So what you are saying is that you punish your clutch by starting off in second gear? (nuts)

Yea that's what I'm saying. No I put it in 5th and drive off from a dead stop.

smart guy I don't start in 2nd, I just never really run 1st gear hard, I never mash the pedal down like a ricer for no reason.

Not trying to be a dick, but that was a bad question you asked. Sorry.

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

Yea that's what I'm saying. No I put it in 5th and drive off from a dead stop.

smart guy I don't start in 2nd, I just never really run 1st gear hard, I never mash the pedal down like a ricer for no reason.

Not trying to be a dick, but that was a bad question you asked. Sorry.

Hey, half the stuff you've said hasn't made sense, so I was just clarifying...

BTW, mashing the pedal (not necessarily in 1st) isn't a bad thing to do once in a while. Its worse for a performance-oriented car if you don't run it once in a while and get all the pressures and temperatures up to their max-operating specs. It helps pass any buildups and gunk through the system and keeps things clean. Just like your heart needs exercise to prevent blockages, etc, your engine needs exercise to keep it healthy too...

 

[Wagonbacker9]

Hey, half the stuff you've said hasn't made sense, so I was just clarifying...

BTW, mashing the pedal (not necessarily in 1st) isn't a bad thing to do once in a while. Its worse for a performance-oriented car if you don't run it once in a while and get all the pressures and temperatures up to their max-operating specs. It helps pass any buildups and gunk through the system and keeps things clean. Just like your heart needs exercise to prevent blockages, etc, your engine needs exercise to keep it healthy too...

this is really only true for a rotary. in a piston engine it doesn't really apply. that said, I have seen a number of turbo cars (I'm think of DSMs specifically) that were babied by first owners, and when they were sport driven (not beaten), stuff started breaking.

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

this is really only true for a rotary. in a piston engine it doesn't really apply. that said, I have seen a number of turbo cars (I'm think of DSMs specifically) that were babied by first owners, and when they were sport driven (not beaten), stuff started breaking.

I dunno man, a lot of stuff I've read says its good to exercise the engine once in a while. I know for a fact its true on higher-performance engines (Ferraris, Lamborghinis, etc) but I've also known people who've babied the crap out of their car, decided to finally play, and break something as some dirt from the fuel/oil/coolant system gets dislodged and jammed somewhere much worse.

 

[ucMP3]

Hey, 95% of the stuff you've said hasn't made sense, so I was just clarifying...

*fixed

 

[nvmsp]

Hey, half the stuff you've said hasn't made sense, so I was just clarifying...

BTW, mashing the pedal (not necessarily in 1st) isn't a bad thing to do once in a while. Its worse for a performance-oriented car if you don't run it once in a while and get all the pressures and temperatures up to their max-operating specs. It helps pass any buildups and gunk through the system and keeps things clean. Just like your heart needs exercise to prevent blockages, etc, your engine needs exercise to keep it healthy too...

I said I baby 1st gear. Didn't mention anything about the other gears. The car get's it's workout in 2nd and 3rd. Cruise in 4th and 5th.

I drink and do other thing's, so yea alot of the things I say may not always make sense. lol. They make sense to me though!....usually.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

OK, moving on.

 

[ucMP3]

"Other things" he says, lol. Thats rich.

 

[FlyinHawaiian]

"Other things" he says, lol. Thats rich.

Leave it be man... geeze

I'm staring out the window at work at the MSP, longing for spring to come so I can start playing with it. Ugh