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01-31-2011, 07:11 PM
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No **** eh? I'm guessing you're a member on the Ottawa Mazda Club too, no? If so, if you've ever been to Luxe Auto Lounge I'm sure I've met you before lollll
If you're out at M&M from time to time in the summer I'll keep an eye out for sure. After seeing all the work gone into building this car it'd be neat to see it in person.
Question though: with all the stuff removed from the inside, do you not find it echos a bit? Though I suppose it doesn't really matter when you're having some fun hahaha
If you're out at M&M from time to time in the summer I'll keep an eye out for sure. After seeing all the work gone into building this car it'd be neat to see it in person.
Question though: with all the stuff removed from the inside, do you not find it echos a bit? Though I suppose it doesn't really matter when you're having some fun hahaha
02-01-2011, 02:06 AM
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No **** eh? I'm guessing you're a member on the Ottawa Mazda Club too, no? If so, if you've ever been to Luxe Auto Lounge I'm sure I've met you before lollll
If you're out at M&M from time to time in the summer I'll keep an eye out for sure. After seeing all the work gone into building this car it'd be neat to see it in person.
Question though: with all the stuff removed from the inside, do you not find it echos a bit? Though I suppose it doesn't really matter when you're having some fun hahaha
If you're out at M&M from time to time in the summer I'll keep an eye out for sure. After seeing all the work gone into building this car it'd be neat to see it in person.
Question though: with all the stuff removed from the inside, do you not find it echos a bit? Though I suppose it doesn't really matter when you're having some fun hahaha
I can't drive this in the winter and I need to be able to not need to drive this as a Daily Driver to lets say go to work. (Although I do often take it out Daily)
I'm 36, My wife and I don't have kids, we both work and the house is almost paid off. This is my passion, I don't drink, don't smoke, don't gamble... Cars in the summer... Computers (FPS) in the winter.
Thanks very much.
02-01-2011, 11:28 AM
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I am one of the original 5 Ottawa Members. I am at M&M at least once every two weeks. It's hard to miss so come over and introduce yourself. As for the Noise... Honestly, the windows are down all the time when I am on the road, it's awesome to get the wind and the sounds of driving. If I wanted Quiet, I would just drive one of the other white Mazdas that we have... (2005 Mazda3 Hatch White , 2009 Mazda 3 Sedan White, 2011 Mazda 2 White)
I can't drive this in the winter and I need to be able to not need to drive this as a Daily Driver to lets say go to work. (Although I do often take it out Daily)
I'm 36, My wife and I don't have kids, we both work and the house is almost paid off. This is my passion, I don't drink, don't smoke, don't gamble... Cars in the summer... Computers (FPS) in the winter.
Thanks very much.
I can't drive this in the winter and I need to be able to not need to drive this as a Daily Driver to lets say go to work. (Although I do often take it out Daily)
I'm 36, My wife and I don't have kids, we both work and the house is almost paid off. This is my passion, I don't drink, don't smoke, don't gamble... Cars in the summer... Computers (FPS) in the winter.
Thanks very much.
02-01-2011, 01:53 PM
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Well, I have found that nothing in life come for free... Only a couple of people I know, know how much effort and time has gone into that car..
02-01-2011, 05:19 PM
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The Rims... **** man... You are going to PAY for the Racing Heart...
People act as if they are off a Formula 1 Car, or they are made of actual 14K Gold..
02-02-2011, 03:35 PM
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02-02-2011, 03:47 PM
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02-02-2011, 04:29 PM
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Very nice man!
I got a buddy who is hardcore into mazdas.
he has a 94 Protege with a 1.8 turbo in it (bp??)
He has a 1.8 Miata with a jackson supercharger on it.
he is building a Protege 5 with a KL v6 right now
and im sure hes got more up his sleeve.
Fun cars!
I got a buddy who is hardcore into mazdas.
he has a 94 Protege with a 1.8 turbo in it (bp??)
He has a 1.8 Miata with a jackson supercharger on it.
he is building a Protege 5 with a KL v6 right now
and im sure hes got more up his sleeve.
Fun cars!
02-03-2011, 01:49 AM
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Boosted Miata.. Super light rear wheel drive.. Awesome
V6 Protege has been done a lot with good results, it's a cheap and reliable way to get a faster car.
Thanks very much.
02-18-2011, 02:26 AM
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So Haltech is awesome, they not only answer E-Mails quickly, they also modify the Software/Firmware to add features that you request.
The electric cooling system consists of a ECU Controlled Coolant Pump and an ECU Controlled FAL Flex-Lite fan.
Both of these are driven by a Solid State Relay. The ECU is able to vary the speed of the Pump and Fan, by pulsing a 12v signal many times per second. The longer the pulse, the closer the item will get to it's full speed.
Because the signal is Pulsed, the device can be made to run at very low speeds.
The Haltech team were able to make a 32x32 user programmable Generic Duty Cycle Table. Each Output can have it's own map.
X and Y and can be changed to any of the following.
Speed Sensor, RPM, MAP, Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Gear, Air Temp, Fuel Temp, Coolant Temp, Gear Selected, EGT, AFR... Almost any situation can trigger the output.
I have Engine Temperature and Load as the X-Y with Duty Cycle as the Output. The ECU has 8 Outputs of this nature, so other possibilities is a transmission cooling system, Additional Cooling Fans, Automatic Intercooler Sprayers (IAT=On/Off Spray). Literally Awesome Support.
Here is what it will look like.
A Note: There is no mechanical thermostat, the pump duty cycle is the thermostat.
You will notice that the pump will gradually increase as I get close to the target of 95 Deg to 100 Deg. If the coolant goes over the target, then the pump will aggressively drop the temperature. The Fan will work with the pump to control the engine temperature.
I believe that there will be some changes to the maps to make the balance between Fan and Pump requirements perfect.
The point is to make the system only use the power required to maintain the engine temperature.
If the car is blasting down the highway on a cold day, it is likely that the pump will not go over 40% which is a 0.70 Amp load.
BONUS MARKS FOR THE ONE THAT CORRECTLY EXPLAINS WHY I WOULD WANT A BLOCK OF 90% NUMBERS IN THE MIDDLE OF THAT MAP
The electric cooling system consists of a ECU Controlled Coolant Pump and an ECU Controlled FAL Flex-Lite fan.
Both of these are driven by a Solid State Relay. The ECU is able to vary the speed of the Pump and Fan, by pulsing a 12v signal many times per second. The longer the pulse, the closer the item will get to it's full speed.
Because the signal is Pulsed, the device can be made to run at very low speeds.
The Haltech team were able to make a 32x32 user programmable Generic Duty Cycle Table. Each Output can have it's own map.
X and Y and can be changed to any of the following.
Speed Sensor, RPM, MAP, Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Gear, Air Temp, Fuel Temp, Coolant Temp, Gear Selected, EGT, AFR... Almost any situation can trigger the output.
I have Engine Temperature and Load as the X-Y with Duty Cycle as the Output. The ECU has 8 Outputs of this nature, so other possibilities is a transmission cooling system, Additional Cooling Fans, Automatic Intercooler Sprayers (IAT=On/Off Spray). Literally Awesome Support.
Here is what it will look like.
A Note: There is no mechanical thermostat, the pump duty cycle is the thermostat.
You will notice that the pump will gradually increase as I get close to the target of 95 Deg to 100 Deg. If the coolant goes over the target, then the pump will aggressively drop the temperature. The Fan will work with the pump to control the engine temperature.
I believe that there will be some changes to the maps to make the balance between Fan and Pump requirements perfect.
The point is to make the system only use the power required to maintain the engine temperature.
If the car is blasting down the highway on a cold day, it is likely that the pump will not go over 40% which is a 0.70 Amp load.
BONUS MARKS FOR THE ONE THAT CORRECTLY EXPLAINS WHY I WOULD WANT A BLOCK OF 90% NUMBERS IN THE MIDDLE OF THAT MAP
03-24-2011, 09:22 AM
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The K-Sport struts are much more the strut than the Tein I had on since 2004.
There are three places to adjust.
The Endlink tab is totally adjustable for Rotation and Height.
The Spring Height
The Strut Height
I would NOT EVER RECOMMEND this setup for Daily Driving anywhere near salt or even salt dust. The entire thing is Aluminum and about 50% the weight of the Teins, which is obviously Great News!
You can see the last picture, I finally have a proper solution to prevent the strut piston from flying through the OEM Rubber mount.
There are three places to adjust.
The Endlink tab is totally adjustable for Rotation and Height.
The Spring Height
The Strut Height
I would NOT EVER RECOMMEND this setup for Daily Driving anywhere near salt or even salt dust. The entire thing is Aluminum and about 50% the weight of the Teins, which is obviously Great News!
You can see the last picture, I finally have a proper solution to prevent the strut piston from flying through the OEM Rubber mount.
03-24-2011, 10:17 AM
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Got the Fuel system adapters, These are very very hard to find and are the true way to make any upgrade hook up perfectly (Leak Free and reliable) to the fuel system.
03-24-2011, 02:51 PM
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This is not intended to be a 1/4 mile car as you can read the transmission is being built to run at 300 Km/h
So I am replacing the fuel lines from and to the Rail from the tank with AN6 Steel Braided Hose. I am preparing for the future with a larger size than is required. The Orange ends you see will attach to the OEM fitting perfectly and reliably. They can be removed if required but that is not the plan.
The Fuel will leave the Tank and enter the Perrin Fuel rail with an AN6 Russel Fitting. I have an adaptor that makes the exit hole (Where the stock FPR would be) into an AN6 Russel Fitting. The regulator will be mounted close and all fittings and lines are Steel Braid and Russel fittings.
The lines are rated to 1000 PSI so they should be perfect and reliable for 55 - 70 PSI Fuel.
