brandonf speed6 bt build
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Are you applying paint before wrapping? Vinyl dosent adhere well to primer. Plus, If you paint it will need time to cure and offgas. 30-60d depending on paint type and application method.
brandonf
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So, a bit of an update...
- I added a yellow spring into the ewg along with the blue/black, so it's now at 17.4 psi, wgdc much lower now (found out the neat trick of blowing compressed air into the side port to compress the springs, very helpful when putting it back on!)
- I bought a new ac compressor since I found it leaking.. came with a condensor too (more food for the attic if i ever need it).. $286 on walmart! https://www.walmart.com/ip/AC-Compr...Mazda-Speed6-Mazdaspeed-6-2006-2007/681863189
- I see rust coming through my original fix of the hood, so going to go ham on it. I'm planning to get the whole top of the hood down to bare metal, treat the rust better, and do a 2k epoxy primer using a paint gun i've never used. This should go well! Afterward, i'll clean/tack it properly before attempting to vinyl wrap it again. I've been more thoroughly researching this one before buying anything, so any recommendations are welcome.
- Tune is still in progress!
- I added a yellow spring into the ewg along with the blue/black, so it's now at 17.4 psi, wgdc much lower now (found out the neat trick of blowing compressed air into the side port to compress the springs, very helpful when putting it back on!)
- I bought a new ac compressor since I found it leaking.. came with a condensor too (more food for the attic if i ever need it).. $286 on walmart! https://www.walmart.com/ip/AC-Compr...Mazda-Speed6-Mazdaspeed-6-2006-2007/681863189
- I see rust coming through my original fix of the hood, so going to go ham on it. I'm planning to get the whole top of the hood down to bare metal, treat the rust better, and do a 2k epoxy primer using a paint gun i've never used. This should go well! Afterward, i'll clean/tack it properly before attempting to vinyl wrap it again. I've been more thoroughly researching this one before buying anything, so any recommendations are welcome.
- Tune is still in progress!
https://www.mazdaspeeds.org/threads/are-you-sitting-comfortably-build.12200/post-89009
Go deep and be thorough.
I think in this post 10 yrs back I was dealing with a situation much like you are and following up with a wrap.
I currently have had no issues with the repaired area since.
Go deep and be thorough.
I think in this post 10 yrs back I was dealing with a situation much like you are and following up with a wrap.
I currently have had no issues with the repaired area since.
brandonf
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Installed a new head unit (Kenwood Excelon KDC-x705), JBL-62c 6.75" component speakers into the front doors w/ external crossovers under the dash, and a single SSA XCON 12" subwoofer in a ported Khaotik Enclosure (tuned to 32hz) today. I put all the wires properly through the door jams (what a pain in the ass, like everything is), but still need to double-tape the passovers better, and put some bracing in the rear so the box doesn't bump into my fuel surge tank. I did keep all the wires well away from the tank, not trying to start a fire! I'll take some pics tomorrow.
You've got a very nice seat there, sir.
I can't help but notice, it appears you may be missing the other seat. Also, messy car bro. LoL jk. It's better than mine looks some days, and I'm not in the middle of a massive amount of work.... I just daily drive the thing lol
brandonf
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I cleaned it out quite a bit since those pictures, it was terrible... yet, starting to build back up again since i took all the stuff out of my trunk for the subwoofer box. And yes, I only have one sparco seat in, the passenger can ride in comfort! 
Mine's a daily driver as well :x
Mine's a daily driver as well :x
dylan11manzanares
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Hey i just recently upgraded my 6 disc CD player to a similar Kenwood deck, I had a factory bose system so I just tied into that and ran 2 10in subs with 800 watts.. did u use the metra faceplate?
brandonf
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Yes, I've had the metra kit for awhile.. i never did take pics of the setup.. i will tomorrow
With the new speakers, it sounds great.. tons of good options for staging it properly!
brandonf
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So the clutch started slipping, so decided to pull the motor/trans and check out the clutch. It's toasty, pics will be attached. I still haven't figured out the main cause, but I believe it was the rear main seal, so decided to order a slew of new parts:
- Xclutch twin disc solid organic clutch (comes w/ flywheel/pilot bearing/release bearing)
- New pcv valve (why not, motor is out)
- New rear main seal
- New pivot shaft seal
- New master cylinder
- Converting to the lexus is300 slave cylinder w/ -3 an line
- All new fluids
- Zerex asian coolant
- Mobil 1 5w-40 euro (oil)
- Redline MT-90 75w90 gear oil (trans)
- Valvoline Mercon V (power steering)
I'm hoping this lasts much longer than the previous clutchmasters 850 :|
- Xclutch twin disc solid organic clutch (comes w/ flywheel/pilot bearing/release bearing)
- New pcv valve (why not, motor is out)
- New rear main seal
- New pivot shaft seal
- New master cylinder
- Converting to the lexus is300 slave cylinder w/ -3 an line
- All new fluids
- Zerex asian coolant
- Mobil 1 5w-40 euro (oil)
- Redline MT-90 75w90 gear oil (trans)
- Valvoline Mercon V (power steering)
I'm hoping this lasts much longer than the previous clutchmasters 850 :|
brandonf
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that is something the google ai came up with as well (not enough clamping force).. the initial bite was always up high on the pedal, i barely had to touch it to engage, so it was possible it was riding the clutch the whole time. I maybe pushed down an inch before I felt it engage. Which is why i'm swapping to the is300 slave cylinder, and replacing the master cylinder..
1 sprung ceramic disc, directly connected to a second ceramic disc
1 sprung ceramic disc, directly connected to a second ceramic disc
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