First car, First project!

Anphrax · 7-18-07, 16:21

The story of my 1990 Mazda MX6 N/A

Just two months ago I got my first job and shortly after I got my license, but at that time I hadn't saved up any money for a car. My dreams were high, hoping for a supra or something real sporty. I rode the bus home and when I walked through the door my mom told me my brother had something to tell me. I walked into the bedroom and he said his friend was selling a car for 500.00 bucks. I guess this kid was desperate to get rid of it, he came over, showed it to me, and took me and my mom for a test drive. A couple days later my mom and I bought it. Since then I have planned out quite a few things that I want to do to it. The CV Boot went out and i'll be replacing that this weekend. It needs a paintjob and rims, but it's my baby... I love her!

She has a few bumps and bruises but she runs strong and purrs deep. The hood was spray painted black to cover up swastikas painted on it from some damn vandals. The roof is sun-burnt and the door seal is ripped because it was broken into. My dad works at Kimball's Autobody, he paints cars and works auto body. Hopefully some time this summer we are going to slap some paint on her and put some white rims on there.

Since May 24, 2007 I have put these parts into/on her:
460w amp
10" sony explod subwoofer
2 sony explod speakers
White off brand shift knob
Black shift boot
Whistler Pro 58 Radar Detector /w power switch
4" Fireball Muffler
Replaced passenger side CV boot
Replaced tires w/ semi-low profile

4" Fireball Muffler (it raining...):

Makeshift welding:

It looks kind of weak but its on there real good, also the silencer is still in there and it purrs pretty deep. Ill video it later.

edit: video...
http://www.youtube.com/v/TGp3Ru50u1Y

July 30 edit:
Many more pictures... engine, sound system, full car shots, radar detector switch

The switch for the radar detector, right next to my foot

(note the ductape holding it up

)

Dirty little engine.... when I bought it the kid had forgotten to put the oilcap back on after he put oil in it >_<

MAZDA

10" #1 - guess the name!

10" stretchdaddy 600W

Duel Channel AMP

Random shots:

My future plan:

White/Red theme
White rims
Red break pads
White windshield wipers
Red body (custom paint job by my dad)
Tinted windows (all around)
possible engine swap?

**ragincanadian4** · 7-18-07, 16:41

Good platform to start with, I don't recommend white wheels though.

**Shwaykid** · 7-18-07, 16:49

Or white windshield wipers...

**Mx6Ownage** · 7-18-07, 17:08

or the white shift knob...
but if white is in your tastes I would say go for it!
It looks like a fun project! Good luck with everything!

**Zapata2119** · 7-18-07, 17:11

just don't do anything you know you'll regret doing have fun, good luck and keep us updated and there is a lot of good information in the 1st gen section

Anphrax · 7-18-07, 17:55

thanks for the quick feedback. Ill have to see what looks good after I get the paintjob I guess

**95_Black Riider** · 7-18-07, 21:37

hey. good luck with your car! hope everything turns out 4 the best.

Anphrax · 7-18-07, 22:07

thanks black

**ragincanadian4** · 7-18-07, 22:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anphrax

thanks for the quick feedback. Ill have to see what looks good after I get the paintjob I guess

What color are you looking to paint it? Same color or something different?

Anphrax · 7-18-07, 23:11

Candy apple red, or red with pearly white.

**ragincanadian4** · 7-18-07, 23:14

I think you should do it this color, so sexy:

**Darmstro** · 7-19-07, 1:04

Ugh, maroon on maroon. Worst colour combo evAr (I can say that, I had one).

Anphrax · 7-19-07, 1:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragincanadian4

I think you should do it this color, so sexy:

That is a great color. But its not going to cost me so im going with what I can get

**Adaman** · 7-19-07, 5:04

hmmm, i'm kinda sentimental about a 1stgen maroon on maroon. My buddy had one and was the very person who introduced me into the mx6 world. He wanted to sell me his for $750 with 245k miles but the engine was really strong. But i wanted a second gen. He died a month after i got my 6. Damn i wish i would have bought his car. I like it. Fix her up buddy.

**SinCity** · 7-19-07, 7:28

If it were me, I'd keep the car the stock color unless the engine bay and door jams all get the color change. Since your car is the DX, maybe look for a LX or GT in the junkyard and get the power windows and try to swap in a grey interior. I would even swap in the regular seatbelts in place of those crappy auto ones.

7-18-07, 16:21	#1 (permalink)
Anphrax Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, WA, USA Age: 17 iTrader: (0)	First car, First project! The story of my 1990 Mazda MX6 N/A Just two months ago I got my first job and shortly after I got my license, but at that time I hadn't saved up any money for a car. My dreams were high, hoping for a supra or something real sporty. I rode the bus home and when I walked through the door my mom told me my brother had something to tell me. I walked into the bedroom and he said his friend was selling a car for 500.00 bucks. I guess this kid was desperate to get rid of it, he came over, showed it to me, and took me and my mom for a test drive. A couple days later my mom and I bought it. Since then I have planned out quite a few things that I want to do to it. The CV Boot went out and i'll be replacing that this weekend. It needs a paintjob and rims, but it's my baby... I love her! She has a few bumps and bruises but she runs strong and purrs deep. The hood was spray painted black to cover up swastikas painted on it from some damn vandals. The roof is sun-burnt and the door seal is ripped because it was broken into. My dad works at Kimball's Autobody, he paints cars and works auto body. Hopefully some time this summer we are going to slap some paint on her and put some white rims on there. Since May 24, 2007 I have put these parts into/on her: 460w amp 10" sony explod subwoofer 2 sony explod speakers White off brand shift knob Black shift boot Whistler Pro 58 Radar Detector /w power switch 4" Fireball Muffler Replaced passenger side CV boot Replaced tires w/ semi-low profile 4" Fireball Muffler (it raining...): Makeshift welding: It looks kind of weak but its on there real good, also the silencer is still in there and it purrs pretty deep. Ill video it later. edit: video... http://www.youtube.com/v/TGp3Ru50u1Y July 30 edit: Many more pictures... engine, sound system, full car shots, radar detector switch The switch for the radar detector, right next to my foot (note the ductape holding it up ) Dirty little engine.... when I bought it the kid had forgotten to put the oilcap back on after he put oil in it >_< MAZDA 10" #1 - guess the name! 10" stretchdaddy 600W Duel Channel AMP Random shots: My future plan: White/Red theme White rims Red break pads White windshield wipers Red body (custom paint job by my dad) Tinted windows (all around) possible engine swap? Last edited by Anphrax : 7-30-07 at 17:01.

7-18-07, 16:41	#2 (permalink)
ragincanadian4 Jacques "Le Coq" Grande Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tampa, FL, USA Age: 23 iTrader: (5)	Good platform to start with, I don't recommend white wheels though.
	FLYRTLE 4.0 Oct 4-5, 2008 - It's worth the trip... Check out the pics from the last three Flyrtles

7-18-07, 17:08	#4 (permalink)
Mx6Ownage Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Omaha, NE, USA iTrader: (0)	or the white shift knob... but if white is in your tastes I would say go for it! It looks like a fun project! Good luck with everything!
	my car http://www.cardomain.com/id/mx6ownage

7-18-07, 17:11	#5 (permalink)
Zapata2119 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA Age: 25 iTrader: (0)	just don't do anything you know you'll regret doing have fun, good luck and keep us updated and there is a lot of good information in the 1st gen section
	Cardomain MySpace Mischief

7-18-07, 21:37	#7 (permalink)
95_Black Riider Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fall River, MA, USA Age: 22 iTrader: (0)	hey. good luck with your car! hope everything turns out 4 the best.
	1996 Black Mazda MX-6 M-Edition 5Speed 2004 Nordic Green Mica Mazda RX-8 Touring 6Speed.

7-18-07, 17:55	#6 (permalink)
Anphrax Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, WA, USA Age: 17 iTrader: (0)	thanks for the quick feedback. Ill have to see what looks good after I get the paintjob I guess

7-18-07, 22:07	#8 (permalink)
Anphrax Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, WA, USA Age: 17 iTrader: (0)	thanks black

7-18-07, 23:11	#10 (permalink)
Anphrax Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, WA, USA Age: 17 iTrader: (0)	Candy apple red, or red with pearly white.

7-18-07, 23:14	#11 (permalink)
ragincanadian4 Jacques "Le Coq" Grande Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tampa, FL, USA Age: 23 iTrader: (5)	I think you should do it this color, so sexy:
	FLYRTLE 4.0 Oct 4-5, 2008 - It's worth the trip... Check out the pics from the last three Flyrtles

7-19-07, 1:04	#12 (permalink)
Darmstro The Anti-Sig Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: St. Thomas., Canada Age: 24 iTrader: (0)	Ugh, maroon on maroon. Worst colour combo evAr (I can say that, I had one).

7-19-07, 5:04	#14 (permalink)
Adaman Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oregon City, OR, USA Age: 21 iTrader: (0)	hmmm, i'm kinda sentimental about a 1stgen maroon on maroon. My buddy had one and was the very person who introduced me into the mx6 world. He wanted to sell me his for $750 with 245k miles but the engine was really strong. But i wanted a second gen. He died a month after i got my 6. Damn i wish i would have bought his car. I like it. Fix her up buddy.
	In the Works: KLDE with T3 Turbonetics turbo/ .60trim, 370cc injectors, MSD, AFPR, Megasquirt PnP, intercooled with 2" mandrel piping, performance cams, CenterforceStage 3 clutch, fidanza 9lb flywheel, Greddy SP1 Catback exhaust, SEIBON Carbon fiber hood, RX7 FD Rims, Hubert the Parrotlesss ASPEC Retro fitted HID's, and 05 SI Front seats. Daily Driver: 4dr 07 SI...Stock for now.

7-19-07, 7:28	#15 (permalink)
SinCity Join Date: May 2005 Location: Near Area 51, NV, USA Age: 31 iTrader: (1)	If it were me, I'd keep the car the stock color unless the engine bay and door jams all get the color change. Since your car is the DX, maybe look for a LX or GT in the junkyard and get the power windows and try to swap in a grey interior. I would even swap in the regular seatbelts in place of those crappy auto ones.
	Currently have two 1988 MX-6 GT 5 speeds, both white, one stock, one not. Also have a big ass Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 Diesel for fun. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565091 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3117307