Hey Alberto!
I've absolutely exhausted every possible cause for the rich condition: checked MAP sensor twice (voltage and resistance), changed coils, wires, and plugs (timing light on each lead gives me a signal), checked every vacuum hose, replaced all gaskets, replaced EGR valve/solenoid and ISC, I swapped the PFC with the stock ECU, replaced the fuel return line as it had the slightest crimp in the steel line under the UIM, and finally put jumpers on the F/P and ran it. Removing the UIM (again!!!!), the #2 rotor secondary intake runner in the LIM was wet; the other 3 were dry. Stuck injector??? And my secondaries are modified 850cc injectors reworked by RC Engineering- there's tales that say they can have problems. So, fingers are crossed, because I've flat run out of ideas. ....

What's up with your car? Send me a PM....

 

Sorry to hear you haven't figured it out yet.

As for me, 104f/85r compression numbers on the 1800 mile motor = not good. Waiting for someone to return my emails before I start getting nasty....

 

those side skirts are awesome man, def the ones im getting when i get the 99 spec front..

your car def looks good

 

Dude thats one hell of 7, its extremely clean. I wish my vr was like that. lol Maybe once I fix the little problems I can clean her up to almost look as good as yours. I'll have to check out that magazine to get more info on your car.

 

Check out www.urbandictionary.com

One definition says:

pimp
1) something badass or new and fresh.
2) a male who uses females to make money to buy more ho's and in turn blows that money on gold lining for his shoelaces.
"those ho's over there are just askin' to be pimped"

Basically, I like it!

 

Would look cleaner without the wing but it's still a sharp ride.

 

LOL!!! That's hysterical! Thanks for the link- it will be put to good use!

 

I think I have it figured out- won't know until the injectors get back here this week and screw it all back together. Cannot imagine what else it could possibly be...

Are all 3 chambers generating 104 psi?, and 85 psi on the rear? As one who has fretted about compression for the past year and a half, Mazda allows a 10% variance between chambers- not sure about rotors, though.

 

Is that the PFS cat-back and the RE rear diffuser copy? Did you have to trim the diffuser any? I've had mine since the group buy but never put it on and was just wondering.

Who's the editor of the mag? Not Larry Saavrda or however you spell his name?

Tim

 

Hi Tim:

That's a Racing Beat cat-back, perfect sound, not obnoxious.

That's right, you were on that group buy! Did not have to trim the diffuser at all. I lightly sanded it, primed it, and sprayed it with the matt black finish. I used something called Plasti Dip. I bought it at either Lowe's or Home Depot. It 's the spray can version of the stuff you dip the handles of your pliers into. It's slightly rubberized, and thus will not get beat up like a regular paint would.

The guy who started it is Greg Gill, and Larry Saavedra used to work for him. They're giving some thought to expanding the pure tech concept to other auto markets driven by the aftermarket. I like the idea, but it takes time, and it ususally pisses-off at least one advertiser per issue. But, that's a good thing, because the readers get the straight info without regard for how big an advertising schedule the manufacturer has in the magazine....trust me, that stuff does go on.

Bob

 

good sugguestions...but strange how you look down on the term "tuner" but use the term "pimp" to describe things

i totally agree, its embarassing to be reading a magazine and when people walk by see a half dressed 25 year old lying over a bodykitted sport compact with a nasty paintjob and 3 foot high wing(even if the car is very well done and is a real powerhouse) on the cover and give you a dirty look

"they actually noted that the grounding kit "made" ~.7hp IIRC."
they can make up to 4, depending on how old grounding is, i remember people changing grounding wires on their Subaru GC8's and with the combonations of the cars being 4-7 years old and the factory grounding not being the greatest they got like 4whp. obviously thats not typical and on a new car you'll probably get 1-2 hp tops

 

Very nice indeed. You seem to be as strict regarding the car of your interior as I am. Only not so nice piece in my interior is the ash tray which has it's paint peeling. I was never really moved to replace it since I use it to hold loose change though.

Very nice, clean car though, congrats on the magazine spot, and I'll definately check out an issue or two.

 

I still have my ashtray if you want to make that interior perfect! I have a JDM armrest/coin tray in mine.

 

LOL! Let me help some of you people out. Mr. GCThree lives an uppity neighborhood In New York where the more common names herd are "Muffy" and "Buffy". The "O.C.s" got nothing on this town! If I sound a little bitter it's because I AM! LOL seriously, my hometown is West Hempstead-the next town over and Garden City were our rivals. Imagine this - W.H. Rams vs. G.C. Trojans "Battle of the Condoms". Anyway, they spanked us in the championship game many years ago...

Seriously, GC, your ride's beautiful and you're working with a great guy in Gregg Gill. I've worked with him in the past and have found him to be a very intelligent, well to do person and very spirital - something you tend not to find in this business.

In any case, I don't know if he busted your chops about having a 7 and he not understanding why you haven't "upgraded" to an Evo or STi - he's hammered me on that subject many of times. I'm just glad he's "seen the light" and is now featuring our car. I look forward seeing your ride in this issue.

~Mike

 

Hey Mike:

I happen to be a kid who grew up in Queens (how ya' doin'?), and through hard work, found our way to GC. That said, there are no shortage of those 'types' you mentioned in GC, but I 'ain't' one of them! (I'd be wheeling a 560 SEL 'Benz if I were). Get over those past athletic failures, man! They may have defined your life until now, but it's time to move on!

Gregg is a great guy, and his book will go places- I was very impressed, and guys like him (who break with convention) need out support.

Good to meet you- where did you work with Gregg? McMullen Argus?

 

LOL! How YOU doin?!!! I was just teasing, seriously! I was in no way serious. I just noticed your location and it brought me back to the"olden days" that's all! Sorry to offend you. I think if you grew up there you may have appreciated it a bit better.

I met Gregg when I was working at Michelin. He's help me find work out here in L.A. I need to give him a call.

~Mike

 

car looks great!

seen u mentioned u got the diffuser thru a group buy, is it the one from rotary extreme? i like the fact that u didn't have any fitment issues

 

Yep, it's the one from Rotary Extreme, and fit well.

 

No offense taken!

You worked at Michelin? Do you know Hargrave? How about Murtaugh?

6 degrees of separation......

Bob

 

I PM'd ya....

~Mike