What do YOU want made for YOUR FC???
03-16-04, 01:38 AM
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What do YOU want made for YOUR FC???
Okay, I'm bored.
I haven't seen a similar thread recently, so I figured I'll start one up.
If you want parts made for your FC, what would you want???
If you can, include what you're willing to pay for it?
Yes, I realize if you can get it free it would be nice but be serious!
Ok, I admit...it's market research for me.
-Ted
I haven't seen a similar thread recently, so I figured I'll start one up.
If you want parts made for your FC, what would you want???
If you can, include what you're willing to pay for it?
Yes, I realize if you can get it free it would be nice but be serious!
Ok, I admit...it's market research for me.
-Ted
03-16-04, 01:48 AM
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The triple gauge cluster for the idiot light area...perhaps even the run racing/border type that goes above the headlight or wiper switch. Would consider anything in the $25-75 range here.
A rear diffuser sort of like what the FD has available (see www.rotaryextreme.com under FD3S and RE DIFFUSER). Though not necessarily a performance enhancing part for a street car, it would look bad as hell and intimidating for sure. Would consider anything in the $200-600 range here)
Perhaps an N1 dual knockoff utilizing some ebay canister mufflers or something...3" into 2-2.5". Seems the copycat exhaust makers have gotten the single setup cost down below $200 now, but the cost of a decent looking dual system still looms near $500. Looking for $200-350 here. Seeing as how you can get 2 nice looking mufflers on ebay for $75 or less, I don't see any reason this isnt possible.
A good source for the stock s5 t2 front lip and side skirts...still affordable. Say $100-200 for the front lip, and $100/side for the skirts set. The skirts should be made one piece for ease of mounting and stability.
Finally, I'd like to see a pre-made oil filter relocation kit for the FC (as well as GSLSE and FD) including lines and hardware, a bolt on affair. Move the oil filter down so it is accessible from under the car, just like the oil drainplug. I hate to build a clean engine then get the ****** all dirty with oil running everywhere from mazda's stupid oil filter location. Plus, this could be integrated with a setup like the racing beat, mazdatrix, and fc3s.org oil filter pedestal adaptors which allow you to run aftermarket sending units. Something in the $50-150 range would be acceptable.
I'll probably think of more...
A rear diffuser sort of like what the FD has available (see www.rotaryextreme.com under FD3S and RE DIFFUSER). Though not necessarily a performance enhancing part for a street car, it would look bad as hell and intimidating for sure. Would consider anything in the $200-600 range here)
Perhaps an N1 dual knockoff utilizing some ebay canister mufflers or something...3" into 2-2.5". Seems the copycat exhaust makers have gotten the single setup cost down below $200 now, but the cost of a decent looking dual system still looms near $500. Looking for $200-350 here. Seeing as how you can get 2 nice looking mufflers on ebay for $75 or less, I don't see any reason this isnt possible.
A good source for the stock s5 t2 front lip and side skirts...still affordable. Say $100-200 for the front lip, and $100/side for the skirts set. The skirts should be made one piece for ease of mounting and stability.
Finally, I'd like to see a pre-made oil filter relocation kit for the FC (as well as GSLSE and FD) including lines and hardware, a bolt on affair. Move the oil filter down so it is accessible from under the car, just like the oil drainplug. I hate to build a clean engine then get the ****** all dirty with oil running everywhere from mazda's stupid oil filter location. Plus, this could be integrated with a setup like the racing beat, mazdatrix, and fc3s.org oil filter pedestal adaptors which allow you to run aftermarket sending units. Something in the $50-150 range would be acceptable.
I'll probably think of more...
03-16-04, 01:53 AM
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There's not a whole lot that I can think of that isn't already being made. Maybe some drift parts. That seems to be the big thing right now. Like a set of steering angle spacers. GP Sports makes a set that adds 6 degrees and comes with tie rod ends for about $200. They're really easy to make. I might make a set myself.
03-16-04, 01:59 AM
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Bolt-on AWD kit. (hey, you asked, and this is somethin we allll would want!)
On a more serious note:
Cast S5 filler neck $50-75
Packaged electronic s5 aux port activation (instead of peicing everything together with caddy parts) No clue on price
S5 a-pillar gauge mount (i sure as hell can't find one that I don't have to take the heat gun to) $40
Pretty much everything else that has been said as well, I'll be thinking of the other nuances
On a more serious note:
Cast S5 filler neck $50-75
Packaged electronic s5 aux port activation (instead of peicing everything together with caddy parts) No clue on price
S5 a-pillar gauge mount (i sure as hell can't find one that I don't have to take the heat gun to) $40
Pretty much everything else that has been said as well, I'll be thinking of the other nuances
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03-16-04, 02:13 AM
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Originally posted by RRTEC
A damn cupholdr that can hod a 20oz mountain dew without getting in the way of my arm on the shifter!
A damn cupholdr that can hod a 20oz mountain dew without getting in the way of my arm on the shifter!
03-16-04, 02:43 AM
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Originally posted by SonicRaT
I found that reclining the passanger seat so there's just enough of a gap to jam it between the seat/storage bins works pretty well at holding any drinks.
I found that reclining the passanger seat so there's just enough of a gap to jam it between the seat/storage bins works pretty well at holding any drinks.
It would be nice to see some kind of prepackaged aux port system, I agree. I'd be in it more for S4's.
A cheap cold air box would be nice, just pre-cut aluminum sheets and a wee bit of insulation, or even just a couple aluminum squares with the pattern already traced on them. I can do it myself, but I don't feel like it.
~$50, rough guess depending on the price of aluminum sheets.
03-16-04, 03:03 AM
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Originally posted by MaYnard5000
A neon underbody kit yo!
A neon underbody kit yo!
All you need is the 12VDC to 120VAC converter - hey, don't they make 12VDC flourescent fixtures?
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03-16-04, 03:11 AM
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Originally posted by RotaryResurrection
The triple gauge cluster for the idiot light area...perhaps even the run racing/border type that goes above the headlight or wiper switch. Would consider anything in the $25-75 range here.
The triple gauge cluster for the idiot light area...perhaps even the run racing/border type that goes above the headlight or wiper switch. Would consider anything in the $25-75 range here.
A rear diffuser sort of like what the FD has available (see www.rotaryextreme.com under FD3S and RE DIFFUSER). Though not necessarily a performance enhancing part for a street car, it would look bad as hell and intimidating for sure. Would consider anything in the $200-600 range here)
Perhaps an N1 dual knockoff utilizing some ebay canister mufflers or something...3" into 2-2.5". Seems the copycat exhaust makers have gotten the single setup cost down below $200 now, but the cost of a decent looking dual system still looms near $500. Looking for $200-350 here. Seeing as how you can get 2 nice looking mufflers on ebay for $75 or less, I don't see any reason this isnt possible.
Cheap knock-offs are rampant, and shipping kills.
A good source for the stock s5 t2 front lip and side skirts...still affordable. Say $100-200 for the front lip, and $100/side for the skirts set. The skirts should be made one piece for ease of mounting and stability.
Finally, I'd like to see a pre-made oil filter relocation kit for the FC (as well as GSLSE and FD) including lines and hardware, a bolt on affair. Move the oil filter down so it is accessible from under the car, just like the oil drainplug. I hate to build a clean engine then get the ****** all dirty with oil running everywhere from mazda's stupid oil filter location. Plus, this could be integrated with a setup like the racing beat, mazdatrix, and fc3s.org oil filter pedestal adaptors which allow you to run aftermarket sending units. Something in the $50-150 range would be acceptable.
-Ted
03-16-04, 03:13 AM
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RETed,
I agree a gauge cluster for the 2 Gen idiot light area is a sound idea.
I hate cup holders, but there's a wasted space on the hump between the center console storage and the rear storage areas. Mazda should have tied the center console all the way back to the rear storage and made it a functional, level space instead of leaving it as the rounded form coverd by carpet.
I have speaker pods built into my doors. There's potential there for a kit.
Is there a way to make the foot controls adjustable? I don't mean just clamp on aftermarket pieces. For instance, I'm 6'3" and I hate the position of the foot rest pad on the far left. I am going to reposition that. But it makes me think there must be some way to improve the set up of the control pedals, too.
How about putting together a battery relocation kit?
How about a RETed approved ignition upgrade kit?
How about a RETed approved TB mod kit (or a warning against it)?
I agree a gauge cluster for the 2 Gen idiot light area is a sound idea.
I hate cup holders, but there's a wasted space on the hump between the center console storage and the rear storage areas. Mazda should have tied the center console all the way back to the rear storage and made it a functional, level space instead of leaving it as the rounded form coverd by carpet.
I have speaker pods built into my doors. There's potential there for a kit.
Is there a way to make the foot controls adjustable? I don't mean just clamp on aftermarket pieces. For instance, I'm 6'3" and I hate the position of the foot rest pad on the far left. I am going to reposition that. But it makes me think there must be some way to improve the set up of the control pedals, too.
How about putting together a battery relocation kit?
How about a RETed approved ignition upgrade kit?
How about a RETed approved TB mod kit (or a warning against it)?
03-16-04, 03:15 AM
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Originally posted by neevosh
There's not a whole lot that I can think of that isn't already being made. Maybe some drift parts. That seems to be the big thing right now. Like a set of steering angle spacers. GP Sports makes a set that adds 6 degrees and comes with tie rod ends for about $200. They're really easy to make. I might make a set myself.
There's not a whole lot that I can think of that isn't already being made. Maybe some drift parts. That seems to be the big thing right now. Like a set of steering angle spacers. GP Sports makes a set that adds 6 degrees and comes with tie rod ends for about $200. They're really easy to make. I might make a set myself.
The problem with these things is that with stock wheels and tires, it hits the insides at extreme lock-to-lock steering. I can see people damaging their tires and crashing if they don't compensate for the larger angle.
-Ted
03-16-04, 03:16 AM
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--lightweight (fiberglass?) frontend (everything exterior in front of firewall) that still can maintain all lights: $$damn.
--or just lightweight fenders: $$3million/ea.
--overflow tank relocator (ya know, nice. mine would be ghetto): $$cheap.
--that piece (surround) that goes around the middle a/c vents and stereo (etc) made to hold gauges and an optional piece to replace middle a/c vents (maybe say "mazda" or "RX-7"..or be blank, whatever): $$probably somethin else i cant afford.
--lightweight dash: $$cheaper than a new mazda dash
--cheaper wheel spacers, but great quality: $$cheaper than corksport.
--carbon fiber intake manifolds: $$satan's toenails
--or just lightweight fenders: $$3million/ea.
--overflow tank relocator (ya know, nice. mine would be ghetto): $$cheap.
--that piece (surround) that goes around the middle a/c vents and stereo (etc) made to hold gauges and an optional piece to replace middle a/c vents (maybe say "mazda" or "RX-7"..or be blank, whatever): $$probably somethin else i cant afford.
--lightweight dash: $$cheaper than a new mazda dash
--cheaper wheel spacers, but great quality: $$cheaper than corksport.
--carbon fiber intake manifolds: $$satan's toenails
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03-16-04, 03:19 AM
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Originally posted by reboot
Oil relocation...
Oil relocation...
Rear CF cargo hatch..
CF rear bumper exhaust flame guard,
Rear CF diffuser...
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03-16-04, 03:22 AM
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Originally posted by SonicRaT
Bolt-on AWD kit. (hey, you asked, and this is somethin we allll would want!)
Bolt-on AWD kit. (hey, you asked, and this is somethin we allll would want!)
Cast S5 filler neck $50-75
Packaged electronic s5 aux port activation (instead of peicing everything together with caddy parts) No clue on price
S5 a-pillar gauge mount (i sure as hell can't find one that I don't have to take the heat gun to) $40
-Ted
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03-16-04, 03:24 AM
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Originally posted by RRTEC
A damn cupholder that can hold a 20oz bee--mountain dew without getting in the way of my arm on the shifter!
A damn cupholder that can hold a 20oz bee--mountain dew without getting in the way of my arm on the shifter!
-Ted
03-16-04, 03:26 AM
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Originally posted by Kai
A cheap cold air box would be nice, just pre-cut aluminum sheets and a wee bit of insulation, or even just a couple aluminum squares with the pattern already traced on them. I can do it myself, but I don't feel like it. ~$50, rough guess depending on the price of aluminum sheets.
A cheap cold air box would be nice, just pre-cut aluminum sheets and a wee bit of insulation, or even just a couple aluminum squares with the pattern already traced on them. I can do it myself, but I don't feel like it.
~$50, rough guess depending on the price of aluminum sheets.
I've never seen a real nice design yet, but if anyone has one, I'm open to ideas!
-Ted
03-16-04, 03:27 AM
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Originally posted by Madrx7racer
some sort of cool looking hard top? for the vert of course
some sort of cool looking hard top? for the vert of course
What would you be willing to pay for something like that?
-Ted