gregs22

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where did you get the carpet replacement an how much did it run if you? carpet looks great

insanerxpower

what all did you have to do to do the 5 lug conversion. im just asking cause im in the process of gathering the parts, just havent started the conversion yet

Mazdatenza604

I purchased the carpet on ebay for $150 already molded to the body. It's the passenger half only. All you need to do is trim the sides and cut the holes for the shifter, seat, ebrake, seat belts, etc. Might I add I suggest you purchase extra sound deadning material that goes under. It could use more.

Mazdatenza604

All you need are the knuckles/hubs. Better off getting them from a GTU or turboII to upgrade the brakes as well. Everything bolts right up.

Mazdatenza604

Some more updates:

Ordered this from Evo-r.net but after some research it looks like I might not get the part for months so i filed a dispute. I might just mock up my own.


I'm gonna be wrapping my headers and painting them to drop some underhood temps. I do have some ideas for the intake now. Ram air system coming soon!


Solid motor mounts and transmission mounts!


I replaced my water pump with a TurboII waterpump and noticed there was no thermostat so I added one.


Picked these babies for $110. All I need are 2 cemtercaps and the tool.


Polished a small portion of 1 of the wheels lip to see what the outcome will be.

Mazdatenza604

My last awaiting package arrived today!


Now to install all these parts over the next 2 days.

Juan1980

Super clean! Can't wait to see more.
Really like your shift **** too

Mazdatenza604

Thanks!

Update: Wrapped my headers and coated them today. I discovered an exhaust leak where my headers connect to the exhaust. Car is significantly quieter. Engine bay seems a bit cooler. I didn't run the car much to tell a bigger difference.




Now what really made a great difference were the solid engine mounts. (I haven't done the transmission mounts yet). Idle is better, start up is better, braking is better, drive is smoother, shifting is even smoother. It even removed a sound the transmission had everytime i released the clutch in idle.

Old mounts:


New mounts:

Mazdatenza604

More updates!

Ordered an aluminum GTU hood and pineapple racing port sleeves! Awaiting on parts now.

Mr N4SA

Very nice car and I love the attention to detail.

Will be keeping an eye on this

Mazdatenza604

Got around to doing 1 wheel:



And my Port sleeves came in!


Waiting on some more goodies to come in the mail.

Red95FD

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I am very impressed. Your doing a great job.

I like white but I would not change the original paint color. Unless you go all out.

Great job on the interior, it looks slick and new.

sinistervr

looks good

Mazdatenza604

More updates:
Tires are in! Kumho Ecstas 205/50/15

Got them mounted on...will be polishing the rest of the lips in the later weeks

Filter for RAM-Air system is in

Car was lifted for bushing work...

Got the front arms out

And when I finished

Installed:

Aluminum hood:

And as of today, this is how shes sitting:

Mazdatenza604

Hey guys...been a while since I've posted...I do have A LOT to post now. Car is currently down for rear subframe work, and electrical work as well.

Mazdatenza604

Here's the list of upgrades with pictures...

Hood dampers for the Aluminum hood I purchased:

End links bushings ready to be pressed in:

Autocross event back in February or March:


Auxiliary port sleeves added to my 5th and 6th ports:

Mazdatenza604

Oil baffle pan ready for install:

Mazdatenza604

Racing beat toe eliminator bushings:
NRG Harness bar:
Harness bar installed:

Mazdatenza604

Forged racing aluminum radiator:
Sparco Bucket seats with NRG 4 point harnesses and Planted seat brackets:

Mazdatenza604

Rear Tower Strut bar:
Arospeed Front Tower Strut bar as well as A/C and P/S delete:
New Radiator installed and radiator hoses:

Mazdatenza604

Before and After: Sunroof railings rebuilt by myself:



End links before and after using a wire brush on the end of a drill:

Bushings pressed in:

Molotovman

iTrader: (49)

Solid progress! I do not suggest driving with that seat,harness and no roll bar. If you roll over you're much more likely to get killed with the combination you have now.

Mazdatenza604

Thanks Molotovman! I do only use the car for autocross events that are local and maybe some weekend cruising. I have a daily driver I use everyday.

Landon303

iTrader: (25)

Nice work dude!!!

Mazdatenza604

Thanks Landon! Glad you found my thread!