Alex --- Daily Driven Track Abused----Road Race--Drift--Street Build----PICTURE HEAVY
01-27-15, 11:49 AM
#52
I don't know your credentials so excuse me if this is a dumb question, but have you ever considered opening your own shop? You've done some excellent work on this build that people would pay good money for. I'm definitely taking notes for my upcoming FC track car build. Good stuff!
Thanks man I will be uploading more pictures theres still 1000+ pictures to organize
01-28-15, 11:35 PM
#54
Nice Job Alex! I especially like your Cooling equipment frame, and engine paint on your hard pipes etc. Makes for a clean look and maintainable!
How do you like the RW throttle body? I have one and have heard mixed reviews. My car isn't running quite yet so I'm gathering educated opinions rather than internet hearsay.
How do you like the RW throttle body? I have one and have heard mixed reviews. My car isn't running quite yet so I'm gathering educated opinions rather than internet hearsay.
02-25-15, 10:05 PM
#56
Before and after dyno results from Alex's build. I am pretty sure he is busy getting ready for the track so I will share them for him..
Old( blue) was pump gas @ 19psi, single Bosch 044, HKS cast manifold
New( red) is E85 @ 17psi, Aftermarket Industries Sp800 dual walbro 460s, our twin scroll long runner manifold.
No other changes, same tuner, dyno etc..
Old( blue) was pump gas @ 19psi, single Bosch 044, HKS cast manifold
New( red) is E85 @ 17psi, Aftermarket Industries Sp800 dual walbro 460s, our twin scroll long runner manifold.
No other changes, same tuner, dyno etc..
04-11-15, 11:52 PM
#62
Rotary Enthusiast
Very professional job Alex! And you did a 1st class painting twice!
1) on the big tracks, can you get away with stock sized brake rotors without having to lift early?
2) would you consider bigger sway bars to reduce roll? ie ST Suspension Techniques 1-1/4 , 3/4 adjustable
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1) on the big tracks, can you get away with stock sized brake rotors without having to lift early?
2) would you consider bigger sway bars to reduce roll? ie ST Suspension Techniques 1-1/4 , 3/4 adjustable
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Last edited by KevinK2; 04-12-15 at 12:41 PM.
06-10-15, 10:22 PM
#64
time to update this bad *** thread. SOOOOOOOO much has happened since the last post. Its been literally impossible to keep up with pictures and organizing since the car changes constantly.
SEVENSTOCK TIME!!
When is the last time were you able to park next to the legends of the rotary world. Now raise that awsome bar up 1000 times higher how about race with them and be part of the DEMO group for Mazda? This year I will be doing the same goal is to keep up with the 792p in the infield.
This is Re Amemiya's Oldest Son. He absolutely loved the flate panels i made and took lots of pictures. There is supposed to be a feature on them somewhere in japan.
getting ready to go out with the greats!
And what a team would be without Team Sponsored Drivers pictures with my bud Aaron Parker aka Mannykiller.
Here she is out in the first couple of sessions I was giving the car all she had just to keep up with the 4 rotor 792p. But the Imsa FC i was right on or passing it on the infield.
SEVENSTOCK TIME!!
When is the last time were you able to park next to the legends of the rotary world. Now raise that awsome bar up 1000 times higher how about race with them and be part of the DEMO group for Mazda? This year I will be doing the same goal is to keep up with the 792p in the infield.
This is Re Amemiya's Oldest Son. He absolutely loved the flate panels i made and took lots of pictures. There is supposed to be a feature on them somewhere in japan.
getting ready to go out with the greats!
And what a team would be without Team Sponsored Drivers pictures with my bud Aaron Parker aka Mannykiller.
Here she is out in the first couple of sessions I was giving the car all she had just to keep up with the 4 rotor 792p. But the Imsa FC i was right on or passing it on the infield.
Last edited by Alex Rodriguez; 06-10-15 at 10:43 PM.
06-10-15, 10:52 PM
#65
As you see these pics note the car will continue to change. We stikll have 4 months of updates stay tuned. Its faster ,badder,more power and full of sponsors who saw the potential in me. I will call them out as the thread continues to build. This is great because i get to upload pictures off my phone and free up some space.
The night my FD spent the night with the Mazda 4 rotors. Luis Chaidez took some great photos.
The night my FD spent the night with the Mazda 4 rotors. Luis Chaidez took some great photos.
06-10-15, 10:57 PM
#66
After track recap I managed to run a 1:53 at auto club speedway. I could of gotten at least 2 seconds faster if i didnt have the exhaust leaks and Missing turbo gasket that melted and went through the turbo. No worries
TURBLOWN has my back. Elliot White has picked me up and sponored me for the remainder of 2015. Heres when the huge changes begin folks!
Turblown badass manifold FTW!
my heat blanket litterally caught on fire so Lucky7racing supported me with this Inconel/Blanket for the new Turbo that ATP did an exchange CHRA program for.
TURBLOWN has my back. Elliot White has picked me up and sponored me for the remainder of 2015. Heres when the huge changes begin folks!
Turblown badass manifold FTW!
my heat blanket litterally caught on fire so Lucky7racing supported me with this Inconel/Blanket for the new Turbo that ATP did an exchange CHRA program for.
06-10-15, 11:00 PM
#67
Time to keep the heat under control since alot of my stuff was pretty wrecked from sevenstock event. I went ahead and used the proven and true DEI heat tape to keep the heat somewhat away from turning my paint yellow and heating my ecu plate.
06-10-15, 11:14 PM
#68
Relocated my Boost control solenoid and redid my lines i also wraped them in XRP FYRE sleeve
also redid my wastegate lines in xrp/earls teflon lines with fyre sleeve as well ( note later on i find out they dont last long due to the extreme heat under the wastegate i upgrade to hardline)
look what arrived! GARRETT GT4094R and ATP hooked me up with their racer chra exchange program and gave me stickers and shirts. ATP has been one of my main supporters in turbo support.
because my new manifold changed my set up I am still going to keep my cold air box. So pie cuts and a little Tig work and we got a new turbo intake pipe that still goes to my air box.
Another issue i had was oil blow by this was solved by adding a fitting to the rear iron and running the line over the engine to my new IRP oil filler neck thanks to Ihor at IRP
and the corner is ready
also redid my wastegate lines in xrp/earls teflon lines with fyre sleeve as well ( note later on i find out they dont last long due to the extreme heat under the wastegate i upgrade to hardline)
look what arrived! GARRETT GT4094R and ATP hooked me up with their racer chra exchange program and gave me stickers and shirts. ATP has been one of my main supporters in turbo support.
because my new manifold changed my set up I am still going to keep my cold air box. So pie cuts and a little Tig work and we got a new turbo intake pipe that still goes to my air box.
Another issue i had was oil blow by this was solved by adding a fitting to the rear iron and running the line over the engine to my new IRP oil filler neck thanks to Ihor at IRP
and the corner is ready
Last edited by Alex Rodriguez; 06-10-15 at 11:23 PM.
06-10-15, 11:37 PM
#71
Track time!
Today we are at Willow springs International Raceway. Temp 40F MAX!
pushing hard 3 wheel action and everything
first session of the day i was able to stay consistent. Tire pressure was key here since it was cold and i am running taller tires . finding the right medium was almost impossible
and ended up running tire pressure at 27psi all around mid day and times started to drop fastes time of the day!
today was a test day and also a photoshoot for super street magazine note how the car has no stickers now. The photographer didnt want the car to have stickers for the feature
Pics of the shoot will be uploaded as i go along.
Today we are at Willow springs International Raceway. Temp 40F MAX!
pushing hard 3 wheel action and everything
first session of the day i was able to stay consistent. Tire pressure was key here since it was cold and i am running taller tires . finding the right medium was almost impossible
and ended up running tire pressure at 27psi all around mid day and times started to drop fastes time of the day!
today was a test day and also a photoshoot for super street magazine note how the car has no stickers now. The photographer didnt want the car to have stickers for the feature
Pics of the shoot will be uploaded as i go along.
Last edited by Alex Rodriguez; 06-10-15 at 11:41 PM.
06-10-15, 11:40 PM
#72
Remember this is a car that i built to do what ever i put it through. That includes street use as well. So these bad boys came in 18x11 +18 and 18x10 +30 VOLK TE37SL
And off to the mountains for some sunday drivin
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and I get a text from a friend who says theres a mazda meet at a local best buy.....I am on my way
And off to the mountains for some sunday drivin
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Last edited by Alex Rodriguez; 06-10-15 at 11:44 PM.
06-10-15, 11:56 PM
#73
Recap of the last track day I went to i had fuel starvation issue. Lucky for me the Haltech Limp mode saved me 4 times. Elliot White of Turblown and Julian Austin CEO of Aftermarket Industries came up with a plan to help me nevr have fuel issues again. Aftermarket industries and Turblown now sponsored the car withe Aftermarket Industries new SP800 not yet availble to the public and Elliot supplied me the three 460lph Pumps!
and my boys from the drag racing days in the east coast supplied me with the new System 1 oil filter system. No more paper filters. Best part i can remove the element clean it and install it back in.
At this time its Buddy of mine memorial run. Some of you may remeber him as Guitarjunkie. Off to his crash site we go!
And since I am gonna have to wait a few days for the new fuel system to arrive I went to my buddy shop to go have lunch after the memorial run. And i am alwasy the one to bring out the lpa top and say "Hey Louie lets check the log for this specific issue i had on my way coming off the ramp" lol
Photo says it all....... Why cant Alex leave this car alone!
and my boys from the drag racing days in the east coast supplied me with the new System 1 oil filter system. No more paper filters. Best part i can remove the element clean it and install it back in.
At this time its Buddy of mine memorial run. Some of you may remeber him as Guitarjunkie. Off to his crash site we go!
And since I am gonna have to wait a few days for the new fuel system to arrive I went to my buddy shop to go have lunch after the memorial run. And i am alwasy the one to bring out the lpa top and say "Hey Louie lets check the log for this specific issue i had on my way coming off the ramp" lol
Photo says it all....... Why cant Alex leave this car alone!
06-11-15, 05:48 AM
#75
Man you are living the dream! Seems like the West Coast has a great car community and you're making the best of it!
EDIT: Not all that familiar with Willow Springs but looks like that time would put you 2nd and right behind the 918 spyder on the all time fastest street production car list, and ahead of the NISMO GTR. Not bad for a 20 yr old car huh!
http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/willow_springs.html
EDIT: Not all that familiar with Willow Springs but looks like that time would put you 2nd and right behind the 918 spyder on the all time fastest street production car list, and ahead of the NISMO GTR. Not bad for a 20 yr old car huh!
http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/willow_springs.html
Last edited by rx7 SE; 06-11-15 at 05:53 AM.