What have you done to your MSP today?

[hornsfan10609]

If you are building the motor, do it once and do it right

 

[BAHKACK]

here's the link that I used. Came from O'Reilly's. Zerk fittings and much more heavy duty. Dead one on left obviously.
I'm going to try these and if needed I'll cut and add turnbuckle to adjust longer.

 

[Valk]

Kinda low on the priority list for me. I just don't want it to blow up if I get a little frisky on the onramps.
It'd never gonna be a racecar.

 

[BAHKACK]

Kinda low on the priority list for me. I just don't want it to blow up if I get a little frisky on the onramps.
It'd never gonna be a racecar.

Same here. But the links were only $19 each. I just hope they'll work with the Tein springs.

 

[Valk]

Endlink looks great. I think fronts. Need to be 10-12" rears 7-9?
I had held off on the awrs cause I belive the body is aluminum?
I like stainless for that stuff.

 

[Cleverfrog]

Endlink looks great. I think fronts. Need to be 10-12" rears 7-9?
I had held off on the awrs cause I belive the body is aluminum?
I like stainless for that stuff.

stainless is pointless for that in my honest opinion. you'd be better off using chromoly or aluminum

 

[TX Speed Demon]

Finally started reconstructive surgery on the MSP - been down since Feb 2012

Injen Intake out, 505 box in.

 

[Valk]

I worry about aluminum and suspension links. those anti roll bars have a LOT of tension on them when cornering.. but ill just buy whatever kit this time awr or otherwise thats adjustable. i might go coilovers after all if i rebuild the mx3 as ill have a low and slow cruiser in the mx3 and a fun car in the msp. of course the msp is... dare i say, practical compared to my mx3 lol.

ah well. i was all emo about my racing harts and picked up a set of p5 lights to fill the void lol. they will need a lot of love to restore but i have two proteges to steal lenses from though i had hoped to save the msp lights for her es.
the p5s will have to come completely appart for a rebuild/paint/cleaning before going on my msp, but no complaints at $40 lol.

 

[Cleverfrog]

I worry about aluminum and suspension links. those anti roll bars have a LOT of tension on them when cornering..

Maybe planes should be made out of stainless instead of aluminum then (ughdance)

 

[Cleverfrog]

Mocked up the momo seat to measure out the harness bar.

 

[Perro del Sol]

Installing the Cobreau seat, Safecraft Harnesses, new Powerslot Rotors, Cobalt Friction pads and ARP extended Wheel studs

 

[hornsfan10609]

Occasionally my MSP will not crank over the first couple tries, it has been doing it for a few months but it always starts the 2nd or 3rd attempt. Well two days ago when I put the key in I got nothing like the battery was dead, the alarm started tripping over the low voltage and jumping didn't help get it started. It did however start on it's own after a couple minutes when the lights came on and it cranked like normal.

My first guess is the ignition switch or relay, second would be the alarm module. Haven't had any problems with this car in a long time, I suppose it's due.

 

[323]

Haven't had any problems with this car in a long time, I suppose it's due.

It's always something isnt it lol.

 

[Cleverfrog]

Haven't had any problems with this car in a long time, I suppose it's due.

that's how you know you own an MSP

 

[Valk]

I hate my alarm wanna get rid of it. I've had that problem before and it was a total mind fuk. Juat turn the key and click.....
I really do wanna get rid of it though. Can't park on the street or every 16 year old kid will drive by and set it off at all hours.
I'd eather leave it unlocked and have the ghetto fkers open the door to steal my $1 in change than break a window ect.
Amazing what we put up with though for this thing lol. Msp can be exhausting to drive sometimes even but love it none the less.

 

[Cleverfrog]

I hear you Valk. I turned mine down all the way so nothing sets it off.

 

[323]

i turned mine down a bit, the next day a kid ran into it with his bike and alarm didnt go off............ smh

 

[o0n8]

I finally picked up my MSP replacement but a little late with the post. I picked it up 2 weeks ago and I love it. It's an '04 6 S GT Wagon, 5-speed and 84k miles. The previous owner was also on this forum and took great care of it. Goes with out saying it's not as quick and doesn't handle as well as an MSP but for a growing family it's a perfect fit.

As far as mods, it has HIDs, all weather floor mats, tinted windows, emblems painted black, a rear motor mount, TMW short shifter & weighted knob, USB port for the radio, CX-7 antenna & K&N filter and a couple other minor things done. Also came with the rx-8's w/ summer tires, stock wheels and a winter set of steelies.

I only have one pic so far.

Only plans I have for it are taking off or re-tinting the front windows to legal because the suburban cops are pretty strict, possibly paint the brake calipers black and maintenance. It's on the original suspension so when the shocks/struts go I might look into lowering springs at that time.

That's not going to stop me from posting here from time to time when someone has a question I can answer. If I ever hit the lottery I might have a MSP in my fleet

 

[323]

time to slam it til it scrapes every rock on the road. will be super practical for you and your fam. i promise!

 

[BAHKACK]

Got the friggen castle nut off. 190ft/lbs, a 25" breaker and a 4' iron pipe and my 191lbs standing on it.
I'll take spindle over to my neighbor who has a shop press and replace bad wheel bearing.
Not sure it is actually the left side. Hate to do this twice!