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Old 4-10-08, 11:13   #1 (permalink)
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What's ur To-Do list this season?

For my MX-6, I have:

--Lower the car ($325 in parts)
--Install rear strut bar
--Get the hidden beginnings of rust fixed up ($200-$500?)
--Go HID ($120-$300 in parts)
--Wire up MSD window switches
--Get SS doorsills coated & installed ($100? for the coating)
--Get windows tinted ($150-$200)
--Buy and install two-way pager alarm ($400-$500)
--Get valve covers powdercoated ($80-$100)
--Redo valve cover gaskets ($50 in parts)

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Old 4-10-08, 11:24   #2 (permalink)
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for my 90 I have a few issues.
as you stated de-rust a few areas I noticed under there
replace pass side axle ( free!! lol)
install widebad bung so I can get it tuned really nice
finish interior project-get the plastic gl trunk pieces painted & installed
finish last stage (1500 grit) of rim polish & have em cleared nice
replace chipped pass side tail assembly & tint that
get car back to bypassing
remove the crappy tint that came with the car finally & have it done nice
a huge maybe....paint
shop for a clutch upgrade
upgraded o2 housing

'90 pgt.....the usual mods...........ps....I don't ask questions prior to searching Founder of the home for the grammatically challenged.....few pics of my baby!!... http://s212.photobucket.com/albums/c...t=5513cba4.pbw
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Old 4-10-08, 14:09   #3 (permalink)

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-Install JDM Tails
-Buy Clutch - ~$330
-Install Clutch/Flywheel/AWR Mounts/MBX Clutch Line - That's what friends are for
-Install Goodridge SS Brake Lines
-Replace VCGs - $80
-Install PC'd VCs
-Buy/Install ZE Mani - $???
-But/Install Walbro 255 - ~$100
-Buy MS Lip - ~$260
-Get MS Lip and Sideskirts Painted - ~$500?
-Install MS Lip and Sideskirts
-Megasquirt?

I'm sure there's more.

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Old 4-10-08, 14:56   #4 (permalink)
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-clutch/flywheel
-slave cylinder
-ss clutch line
-boost

-upgrade 6x8's w/amp
-rear calipers(near winter time)
-then im done

93 MX6 LS,Boosted 6lbs,180 stat,udp,2.5in exhaust w/hooker aero chamber muffler w/3in tip,S2 clutch,11lb flywhl,strut bars,eibachs,monroes,awr f/r mm,awr sway bar kit,b&m shifter w/rr-racing&corksport brass bushings,. 1/4=15.0@92.5 n/a http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/c...lipboyzero.jpg-timeslip-stock cat,ecu,clutch/flwhl
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Old 4-10-08, 15:05   #5 (permalink)
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-Replace rusted exhaust pieces
-Underbody/Wheel Well rust
-NGK Wires
-Replace/clean parts in engine bay individually
-Put summer tires back on
-New center console
-GT headlight or install fogs seperatley
-Respray

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In the process of repairing totaled mx6.

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Old 4-10-08, 16:00   #6 (permalink)

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For the RS:
- Replace both axles and seals $140?
- Replace VCG $45
- Fix exhaust leak

For the M-Edition
- Get new end link cause one of the AWR link snapped $60
- Get a ZE $750
- Get new clutch, probably SBC $330?
- Install MBX SS clutch line
- Install F33i BBK
- Install MegaSquirt
- Get SS brake lines for the rear and find some 00+ 626 rear brakes $200?
- Get new tires for the Zigens $500?
- Replace these custom turbo pipe with SSAC pipe
- Install IC and route the charge pipe $200?

I'll leave this to next season
- Install 44kit, fix a few rust spot and get the whole car painted $2000?

There are probably more that I don't remember at the moment.

Last edited by ZE Power MX6; 4-10-08 at 16:42..

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Old 4-10-08, 16:09   #7 (permalink)
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Finish rebuilding engine
-Install newly rebuilt ZE/DE Hybrid
Install MS
Decide between S/C or NO2, or both...

Hotshot Intake, SSAC Headers, Custom 2.5" Remus Exhaust w/ Test Pipe, HEI w/Blaster 3, SBC TZ Clutch, 15lbs flywheel, K6F FSTB, 19mm AWR Rear Sway Bar
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Old 4-10-08, 16:35   #8 (permalink)
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Everything...hows that for simplicity.

-Rick- 88 MX6 GT Celeste
Boosted on an Electromotive TECII standalone. FE-DOHC rebuild
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This is a little-visited and quite esoteric area of the site...
97 Miata Lola
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Old 4-10-08, 16:43   #9 (permalink)
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this spring/summer:

buy a 93 V6
order a straight neck ZE
order headers
performance clutch
mx3 flywheel
full exhaust
water pump and timing belt kit.
do the swap and all the parts myself in the garage

the fall:
work on the suspension and steering.

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Old 4-10-08, 16:45   #10 (permalink)
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Ragin theres a set of tails on E-bay u should grab those for cheaps.
My list:Fix car(timming slipped)
Once that's fixed new belt,water pump,ect
Go to GA a re insure car(way cheaper)
Buy some FD]s
Finish my JDM list( See sig)
Buy a daily driver
Start building a N/A KL motor.

Last edited by max626; 4-10-08 at 22:44.. Reason: lots of erros heheh...

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Old 4-10-08, 20:11   #11 (permalink)

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Ragin theres a set of tails on ebay u should grap thoes for cheaps.My list:Fix car(timming slipped)Once that's fixed new belt,water pump,ect ectGo to GA a reinsure car(way cheaper)Buy some FDsFinish my JDM list bumper,headlights ectBuy a daily driverStart building a N/A KL motor.
Already got them man, just not installed yet. But I've been watching the ones on eBay too.

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Old 4-10-08, 20:11   #12 (permalink)
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Timing belt and its tensioner
Water pump
Driver side axle
Oil leak
Oxygen sensor
Transmission bushing
Coolant change
Air Conditioning
Brakes
Valve covers
Something else between now and repair week.
I guess all repairs, no "go fast" goodies This would be after the semester is over. Later this year, springs and struts are going to be replaced.

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Old 4-10-08, 21:07   #13 (permalink)
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all new brakes

both front and rear calipers
ss lines
and a new master cylinder

and i get to do all of that tomorrow

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Old 4-10-08, 21:59   #14 (permalink)

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Install my new rear finish panel
finish all the bodywork
paint the car
wheels
install fuelrail
install megasquirt PNP
get turbo kit and get it installed
finally decide on seats
MOMO wheel
gauges
better shocks
more aggressive springs
finally autocross it and have fun

'91 Miata, BEGi s2 turbo kit (GT2560r), Full 3" exhaust, Torsen LSD, AEM WBO2, 460cc injectors, MSPNP, Tein flex, Hyperflex bushings, 15x8 949Racing 6UL's, 225/45/15 Hankook RS2's, HDHCDDHT rollbar.
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Old 4-10-08, 22:06   #15 (permalink)
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Here we go...

To install:
Greddy SP1 exhaust
Random Tech cat.
Eibach camber bolts
Tokico blues
Addco swaybar
Grounding kit
PRD STS
MOMO knob
Clear sidemarkers
Hotshot intake elbow
RR Racing poly bushings
Fidanza flywheel
CM 2R clutch
UR underdrive pulley
Nology hotwires
MSD 6A
MSD blaster coil
PMO F33i BBK
PMO endlinks
KVR rear x-drilled rotors
Axxis MM pads
Goodrich SS brake lines
MBX SS clutch line
Derale oil cooler
MazdaSpeed oil cap
MazdaSpeed radiator cap
Walbro 255lbh pump
Ported ZE mani w/ 70mm TB
Pheno spacers
JSpecs
HID's
17" 5Zigen 5ZR w/ Ecsta 712
Kenwood Excelon HU
Kenwood Excelon cd changer
Infinity Kappa components
Kenwood 2ch amp
PPI 4ch amp
JL 12W3 in sealed box
Viper 800 alarm
Trunk release motor
Remote start
Window down/up module
35% tint

Still waiting and never going to receive:
CZT 67mm TB
Chris Zwemke Stage 5 intake manifold + 65mm TB

Waiting to buy:
Megasquirt
Turbo pipes + accessories
INSURANCE

Last edited by Chuck; 4-10-08 at 22:13..

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So far: homemade cold air intake, and sound system.

Parts lying in the basement: too many to list.
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