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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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Thumbs up Beginning FD Project.. *pics*

Couple of new MODs on my FD.. Don't worry about the stock IC.. A new one is coming next month..

HKS RS Intakes
HKS Super SQV
Apexi Dunk Catback








Also have a new Mazdaspeed Shift ****.. Could never find too good of pics of it so here they are.. Pics came out a little bright though..








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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 08:57 PM
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car looks good Mikey...

can you take a picture of the exaust straight from the back...

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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 08:58 PM
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 09:00 PM
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you gotta show pics of the whole car too
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 09:01 PM
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nice man, keep up the good work
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ulost2my7
nice man, keep up the good work
Thanks brotha.

Originally Posted by KaiFD3S
you gotta show pics of the whole car too
I would take some new pics if it was day time.. But instead i will opt out for some, 6 hrs of waxing, recent pics..

This pic is dark.. but is only ment to just show off the license plate..





Pics of car (off my cardomain and before mods)..





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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 09:42 PM
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Lookin' good. I like the license plate!
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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wow your paint makes me jealous. looks really clean. :thumbup:
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 09:48 PM
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get a down pipe.
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 09:48 PM
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Those filters, BOV and exaust looks so familiar....Hmmmmmm
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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get a down pipe.
He got one..I just need to take it off my car...
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 09:53 PM
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Thanks for the pics of the Mazdaspeed shift **** - I've been tempted to put it on the wish list, and that sold me . Man, that's nice!

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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Beny
get a down pipe.
Already bought..

Originally Posted by KaiFD3S
Those filters, BOV and exaust looks so familiar....Hmmmmmm
LOL. filters, bov, and exhaust are all from Kai himself.. and wouldn't u know.. the hf cat and downpipe are from him too.. I will not put your ex-FD parts to shame brotha.

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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dcfc3s
Thanks for the pics of the Mazdaspeed shift **** - I've been tempted to put it on the wish list, and that sold me . Man, that's nice!

Dale
No problem man.. PM me if you want more pics on it.. can always take some more. My gf bought it for my bday. (12/21) Now I don't know what I should get for Xmas.

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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by scratchjunkie
wow your paint makes me jealous. looks really clean. :thumbup:
All I can say is.. Meguiar's 3 Step Deep Crystal System. You can't lean on your car without sliding off.. and looks constantly 'wet' too.

My dedication pic..



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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 10:13 PM
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you gonna wax my car Mikey.....
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 10:20 PM
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Nice car in general. But there are 2 things you could do to make it better.
1. Re-adjust your hand brake. That is one LOOSE hand brake.
2. Do yourself a favor and get rid of those foam filters. There has been cases of the foam crumbling apart from the heat and age and getting sucked in. Otherwise you'll have to change it every other oil chage and take your chances.
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Trexthe3rd
Nice car in general. But there are 2 things you could do to make it better.
1. Re-adjust your hand brake. That is one LOOSE hand brake.
2. Do yourself a favor and get rid of those foam filters. There has been cases of the foam crumbling apart from the heat and age and getting sucked in. Otherwise you'll have to change it every other oil chage and take your chances.
Hks makes great quality foam filters, I had that on om 2nd gen for 40,000 miles and it never crumbled...those cases that you heard of probably used the cheap ebay foam filters..
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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double post..
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Trexthe3rd
Nice car in general. But there are 2 things you could do to make it better.
1. Re-adjust your hand brake. That is one LOOSE hand brake.
2. Do yourself a favor and get rid of those foam filters. There has been cases of the foam crumbling apart from the heat and age and getting sucked in. Otherwise you'll have to change it every other oil chage and take your chances.
You are somewhat right on the #1 part.. but it is not the brake thats loose.. it is the boot.. I'll fix it after I do some maintenance to the brake release button.. paint is cracking off it.. The #2 part is kind of opinion based.. but HKS does make top of the line products.. It is highly unlikely for foam to become brittle unless you do some serious track or have some really cheap filters and those cases are still highly unlikely. And besides.. we should be checking under our hoods every once in awhile to check everything anyways right?

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you gonna wax my car Mikey.....
I'll wax your FD Kai but not until you get your single turbo, decide to stop by, and have 6 hrs to spare..

Mikey M.
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 12:26 AM
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Looks Good!!!
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 12:37 AM
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Looks great!

I'd hold off on installing the DP and IC if you don't have an ECU yet.
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by wReX
Looks great!

I'd hold off on installing the DP and IC if you don't have an ECU yet.
Thanks for looking out.. Forget to mention I should hold off on the HF Cat too..? With just those 3 mods I get a little nervous.. already saved enough for an ecu.. 1 weeks pay + bday money + christmas money = pfc

Mikey M.

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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Spirit_Rotary_7
All I can say is.. Meguiar's 3 Step Deep Crystal System. You can't lean on your car without sliding off.. and looks constantly 'wet' too.

My dedication pic..



Mikey M.
LOL, I use the same polishing system. It's awesome
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 08:18 AM
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Nice car man... I love black too, although my FD is red. My other car is black though...

2 things, I love that MazdaSpeed ****, but I love the RX8 5 speed **** even better. I got it for X-mas!!! So I guess I'm biased Dale, you should look at that one too, off of RX7.com. Direct fit...

Now the wax thing... I also love Meguiar's (tried the 3 step)... now I only use Zymol though... 1 step. Have you ever tried it? A lot better than Meguiar's... easier to apply, remove, and the shine is a lot deeper, wetter, and longer...

Still though, nice car... I am impressed.
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