Work Log: Nealio's 2005 Mazda6 Hatch (Volcanic Red)

[Nealio]

I feel like with all the things I have been doing to the 6 recently I might as well start a work log.

What I've done so far:

Voodoo Polished Billet Aluminum Shift knob.



Stubby Antenna



Rewired the integrated fog lights to come on without the low beams.

[Pic coming soon]

Rewired the tail lights so that all 4 tail lights illuminate under braking



Injen CAI and Greddy Air Diversion Panel.



Corksport SS Brake Lines (Blue)



Rebadged the car with Gunmetal painted Emblems.







Painted the Calipers Red, and replaced my stripped locking lug nuts with red tuner lugs.



Installed Sirius SR1 unit.



Replaced my torn rear engine mount with a stiffer one from CP-E.



Grounded the TB to the Battery and removed the coolant line running through the TB.

[Nealio]

I didn't like the Orange side markers, so I picked up some clear ones, also replaced my OEM head light bulbs with some "Hyper Whites".



The EGR line protrude into the IM and blocked airflow to the rear cylinder bank, so I trimmed it back.

[Pic coming soon]

Received some Pro-Sport gauges for Christmas, so I fabbed up a gauge panel to fit in my Map Pocket. (Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Water Temp)





I also finished painting my RX-8 Rims, and installed some Falken Azenis ST115's.



Smoked the tail lights, 3rd brake light, rear reflectors, and side markers.

[Nealio]

Purchased a set of Heronew Fogs in sad shape for $10. I plan on repainting the bezels and replacing the actual fog lights themselves.



Started by running the wiring through the engine bay. I decided I didn't like the harness that came with the relay, so I bought a 6 gang fuse panel so that I wouldn't have several wire coming to the battery.

It fit perfectly on the front of the battery tray.





I was also able to mount the relay underneath the battery tray which is nice because it keeps clutter to a minimum.



Tray installed.



While trying to pull the harness for the switch through the firewall grommet, I managed to pull a wire out of the connector, which means I get to fab up a new witch, which is fine for me because I didn't like the switch that came with it. (There was a blue wire in between the white and the black.)

[Nealio]

Some stuff that needs to be installed.

[Nealio]

Upcoming Suspension Projects:
1. Custom urethane bushings for the front lower control arms (rear). (Hopefully this will eliminate some wheel hop.)
2. Racing Beat 27mm rear sway bar. (Anniversary present from by GF, THANKS HUN!)
3. Energy Suspension Urethane Greasable front sway bar bushings (23mm)
4. Energy Suspension Urethane Greasable rear sway bar bushings (27)

[Nealio]

Racing Beat 27mm Sway bar and rear Energy Suspension Bushings installed.




I also painted the Heronew Fog light bezels.

Haven't gotten around to doing these yet:
1. Custom urethane bushings for the front lower control arms (rear). (Hopefully this will eliminate some wheel hop.)
2. Energy Suspension Urethane Greasable front sway bar bushings (23mm)

[Nealio]

Finally finished installing both my Heronew fogs and the interior wiring, I just need to try and aim them better.


Ordered new battery terminals, and water temp. adapter for my gauge. Also picked up a new roll of 3M adhesive tape so I can reinstall my diversion panel, 2 cans of carb. cleaner for the supercharger, a can of Graphite engine paint to paint the supercharger with (I plan on sanding the ribs so that you can see the bare metal as contrast.), and a 180 Stant thermostat with the proper valve for the bypass loop.

Once the terminals get here, I plan on getting some 4, 2, or maybe even 0 gauge wire, and replacing the wimpy wires on the Big 3 (The alternator positive to battery positive, battery negative to chassis, and engine ground to chassis), the positive wire running to the aftermarket fuse panel, and hopefully the wire leading to the factory fuse panel.

[Nealio]

Adjusted my clutch pedal. It used to be about 2 inches infront of my brake pedal, now it sits a little behind it.

Used up both cans of carb cleaner trying to clean the supercharger, yet it's still filthy. I think I may be better off dunking/soaking it.

[Nealio]

Installed coolant temp sensor the right way today, it's nice to have that gauge go over 120.



Ordered Mazdaspeed Acc. springs.

[ragincanadian4]

Originally Posted by Nealio

Installed coolant temp sensor the right way today, it's nice to have that gauge go over 120.

You're welcome.

[alwaysbrokenMX6]

pics or it didnt happen. Also, that CF lip is yours to grab whenever dude. Just hit me up and I'll get it out for ya.

[Nealio]

Originally Posted by ragincanadian4

You're welcome.

Thanks Matt.

Originally Posted by alwaysbrokenMX6

pics or it didnt happen. Also, that CF lip is yours to grab whenever dude. Just hit me up and I'll get it out for ya.

I'm working on pics, HP has my laptop until July 7th, so I've been using my brothers computer and i'm just too lazy to drag all the crap in here I need to upload them.

I'm still waiting on a Sniper tuning appointment to bring me back to O-town, it's just too expensive for an unemployed college student to come out there.

[Nealio]

Installed a new Positive battery terminal that has enough connections to account for all the crap I have wired to the battery.

Negative battery terminal is on hold until I can get a replacement negative cable, because the OEM one is too short to risk cutting.

Inspected my serpentine belt system, trying to figure out how to install my lightweight pulleys. Conclusion, its gunna be a bitch.

[Nealio]

My Mazdaspeed Accessory springs arrived today.

Mazdaspeed Accessory springs have a 30% increase in spring rate, and lowers the car about 1.5". The MS6 weighs more and sits slightly lower than the standard 6, requiring a greater factory spring rate and shocks to match. I have come to find out though, that the MS6 shocks also have a greater travel than the standard 6, and when installed on a standard 6, ride much like a Koni set to mid-soft. So basically, they are a perfect match for Mazdaspeed Accessory springs, have a longer travel, are priced very well, drop in replacements, and MS6 owners are getting rid of their low-mileage OEM shocks for cheap. So I'm on a mission to obtain a set from another 6clubber.

[Nealio]

Ordered a braided SS clutch line hoping it will fix my vague clutch engagement point.