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My car returns from a Mazsport Vacation (more like a bootcamp I hear)

 
Old Jan 15, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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awesome!
Old Jan 16, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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Check that... the windshield wiper fluid reservoir was hooked up... that nipple is just the breather for the pump.... my bad.

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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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Any reason why your firewall blanket is gone?
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 12:55 AM
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Some parts are there. It was torn up (not because of anything mazsport did mind you), and I dynamatted/heat shielded much of the firewall so it was unnecessary.
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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is 12psi your max boost right now? And what do you think about an ignition upgrade in the future to make full use of that big turbo?

I envy you for getting the best kit on the market... but I think Ill be doing my own thing soon, so its short lived (fingers crossed).
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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He already has the upgraded mazsport ignition solution
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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is 12psi your max boost right now? And what do you think about an ignition upgrade in the future to make full use of that big turbo?

I envy you for getting the best kit on the market... but I think Ill be doing my own thing soon, so its short lived (fingers crossed).
12 is nowhere near max boost. Just what I feel comfortable running. I don't have an ignition issue.
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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So are you just keeping things conservative in general, or is there some reason youre not pushing the turbo harder than 12psi?

With your upgraded ignition you shouldnt have to worry about spark blow out, so why not use the turbo more for whats its capable of?
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Because I like all of my seals in 1 piece, and I live in CA which means I only have access (most of the time) to 91 Oxygenated gas or about 89 octane where you are from. You can only pull so much ignition to compensate.
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Damn man you can only get 91 i live in shitsville missouri and can get 93
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by streettuner08
Damn man you can only get 91 i live in shitsville missouri and can get 93
gasoline in california sucks. He could always get 100 octane, just a pain to find.
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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wow... your 8 went for a vacation in florida and is now coming back after 9 months?!!

how much did this vacation cost?
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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Your car is amazing all around! Post some more pics and videos if you can.
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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Thanks and will do. Waiting for a few parts on my car to be announced, then I will post a whole boat load of pics and vids. I think I have a couple of camera men lined up as well.
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Can't wait to see!
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 12:55 AM
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Car looks awesome, and I bet it's even better to drive. How are you liking the Microtech dash? I've been thinking about getting one and would like to hear some first-hand reviews.
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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Car looks awesome, and I bet it's even better to drive. How are you liking the Microtech dash? I've been thinking about getting one and would like to hear some first-hand reviews.
I love my dash display. While road racing it is just a glance and go for my water temps, boost pressure and rpms. After my cool down lap I scroll through and take note of my AFR's and min and max water temps, boost and rpms. Great stuff.

~James
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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Can't live without the dash. Real time monitoring and then the best part... no need to bust out a laptop if something is fishy... just pull over and modify. It is AMAZING, switching maps on the fly is also awesome. Ignition lock is pretty damn sweet too... not to mention how nice it is to get all that info right at your fingertips.
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Question

I don't understand "mazdaspeed vacation" and they did stuff to it and sent it back.
like you paid to send it to them? and they sent you a modded car back?????

i am confused?

dumb Q probably but still i don't understand
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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Mazsport vacation, not Mazdaspeed
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jusanb
Mazsport vacation, not Mazdaspeed
your car finished yet?
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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nice.. 9 month weight.... did you get your car's Rebirth a SSN & Birth Certificate? i could barely wait 3 weeks for my car to get back... Nice setup!
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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yah I have been rolling in it for over a month now.
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by slavearm
Driver is in Burbank and will be heading my way shortly. I haven't driven my car for almost 9 months now.
Isn't 9 months a long time for a turbo install, even with a tune?!
Old Feb 18, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by armxn
Isn't 9 months a long time for a turbo install, even with a tune?!
They did quite a bit more than install the turbo.... re-read the first page maybe? I was one of the customers that asked Scott to fix my ignition. I think my ignition kit is Beta v2. LOL.

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