Caboose 2.0
 

Hey Guys

Most of you probably don't know me, I don't really post here that much mainly cause im a N/A person and pretty much everything now a days is turbo talk. Kinda feels like im 4 years late to the party tbh. In any event this thread will be a record of my N/A build, its not going to be wild like installshield or anything, but should be up there with the rest of the crazy N/A peeps.

Mod List:
Engine/Transmission:
Custom Weisco ~12:1 Pistons with 21mm wristpin.
3SGTE Rods
3SGTE Oversized Bearings
Modified Crank to Suit Bearings (i.e. tighter tolerances all round) + Achieve thicker bearings.
Samco Radiator Hoses
AWR Engine Mounts - 70 Durometer
Modified Head - 5 Angle Valve Job, Blending, Ported and Knife-Edged Intake Ports, Ported and Knife-Edged Exhaust Ports.
Twiggy Cams
Adaptronic e440D
Zentrix Flexi Fuel Module
Innovate MTX-L Wide Band Kit
DocB Racing Oil Pump
Peterson Pressure Release Valve
Modified MBSP for Oil Return
Oil Filter Relocation Kit:
- Works Engineering Oil Adapters
- Aeroflow AN10 Fittings All Round
- Aeroflow Black Tubing
Focus Adjustable Cam Gears
Jay Racing Thermal Spacers
FS-ZE Intake Manifold
626 Throttle Body (FS-ZEs use them stock)
MSP Oil Cooler
Stant Low Temperature Thermostat
K&N Typhoon CAI
Air Diversion Panel
Autoexe Headers 4-2-1
Custom 2.5" Exhaust + Mid Pipe. High Flow Magnaflow Cat
CR3 Motorsport Radiator Brackets
RR Racing Bush Kit
RR Racing UDP
Mfactory LSD
Fidanza Flywheel - 7.5lb
Custom NPC 760kg Clutch
eBay Short Shifter
Qford Bushes
Mazdaspeed Protege Weighted Gearknob

Interior:
Pioneer Headunit
Pioneer 6x9 Splits 350 Watts - Front
Pioneer 6" Rears
Kicker 260watt Slim Line Sub
Alpine 4 Channel Amplifier

Suspension/Braking
Yellow Speed Coilovers - 8kg Fronts/5kg Rears
Progress Rear Sway Bar
Mazdaspeed Familia/Protege Calipers
DBA Street Series Rotors - Slotted (274mm Rear (Mazda 6 GG Rotor))
DBA Street Series Rotors - Slotted (280mm Front (Mazda 6 GG Rotor))
Hawk HPS Pads
Penrite DOT 4 - Racing Fluid
Autoexe 3 Point Strut Brace w/ MCS

Exterior:
DG Carbon Fibre Grille
AAC Sag Fix Brackets
17x7 Mazdaspeed Familia Rims w Khumo KU31 215/45/17
Japanese Familia Badging
Japanese Sport20 HIDs - Painted Black
Smoked Side Indicators

To Be Installed:
4x135w Amplifier - Power Sub Woofer
Cusco Lower Strut Brace
Autoexe Rear Strut Brace

Want/Need:
Front and Rear Endlinks
Organise Autoexe Chassis Bracing Group Buy
E85 Fuel Pump
E85 Injectors
ITBs
ITB Adapter Plate

Decomissioned:
Espelir Springs - Linear Springs
Tokico HP Blues - Front & Rear
Autoexe Muffler

pics or it didn't happen

Ill be asking Phil for the photos he took last week, when hes home :)

Congrats dude :-D

talk about a stock pile of parts hahahahha

Congrats, even though I kinda suspected it was your car in the OMC cruise pics last week :p

The seat knobs adjusters can be interchanged from the passenger seat, I have a couple here if you want one, let us know ;)

Congrats! About time you got one. :p

what he said

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1e7c894e.jpg

Half a pic?

Figured it was his when i saw the wheels.

ugh... putting stuff on top of the car... how could you!

you care to see how the cruise control is wired up? see if the switch operates by discrete wiring or with resistive signalling... the latter of which is how the FACTORY mazda cruise control works... each button is connected through different resistors and so the control box picks up which button you pressed based on a specific voltage it sees

if that crap aussie cruise control works by resistive signalling, I can find you a USDM cruise control switch and send it to you so you can add it in ;) it'll look much nicer and easier to use than that crap sticking out of your steering column :)

The laptop is phils, didnt know it was there tbh. Pretty sure i was cussing up a storm inside my head about the AAC sag brackets.

In regards to the Cruise Control, how can I tell which is which?

disconnect the switch (better to disconnect the battery first so you don't fry that precious POS cruise control brain), then just test continuity between all wires of the switch... if you see lots of wires then more than likely it's just direct wire... if it's just 2 or 3 wires, then it's likely resistive... you can just make sure by checking the resistance of all wires... there has to be a common earth or power

look at the USDM shop manual, you'll get some ideas how that switch works ;)




and how dare you phil! putting crap on people's cars without permission! :mad:

LOL it's my tiny Asus transformer weighing 1 kg with rubber feet, no way it could harm anything when placed carefully and we have to polish it properly to get rid of the swirls.

As for the cruise control I will have a look at the wiring in the next few days and let you know.

Here is a couple of pics of Kris's new car the day after he got it before he fitted the rims.

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps320cc0f8.jpg

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps3a2c3830.jpg

Jealous of this:
Thats enough for a wet dream..

How much are you looking for the Microtech? and what will you do with the ZE cams when you put the Twiggy's in? ;) Very keen to see this with all those parts in there :)

Here's some iphone photos to tide you guys over:
http://imageshack.us/a/img222/7919/img0564io.th.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img600/1144/img0563jt.th.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img23/5591/img0562wa.th.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img253/7131/img0561ai.th.jpg

Click for bigger images. Ill get some better photos once im over this cold. Space for a side on shot was an issue during both quick shoots :(

All good buddy. You treat your car with care so I trust you :)

Heh! Thanks man. There's a few pieces I haven't thought of yet floating around.

Id like what I paid for it tbh. Ill pm you in regards to it :)

As for the Cams, there the exact same as far as we are aware as whats in that FS-DE you have there :) The only exception being if I landed a MSF engine of which the chances are extremely extremely slim. (Phildough has 1 of 209)

haha no, his engine is #49 of 209 ;)

more reason for you to make it a mazdaspeed version now... the colour is the right one, you have the wheels, you just need the suspension, engine, and some interior bits now! :D

God I love this car so much... Reminds me of my old ride... :) pitty about the mid pipe.. :(

Haha you had some trouble with those. Mat got a side done in 10 minutes and it took both of us to fit the other side. It got there though ;)

looks good, can't wait to follow the rest of the build

Cheers Guys.

Hopefully my next shipment of goods arrives in the next few days :D

I have a Team Pro5 sticker here for you too ;)

Congrats ! let the fun begin

How the car looks with the Rims on, prior to the new springs being installed:

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/u...psb104a9a9.jpg

Very nice man!! I'm loving the MSF rims :D They suit the car well!

Needs a good clean and polish.

I really need a pay rise though :(

Hows it like to drive now?

Car looks super clean, as I said to you on Monday, photos dont do the car any justice :)

A lot, lot better. Starting to be as much fun as my old car was :)

Rear springs bounce a bit, think that's cause the rear struts are a wee bit soft :p. Gave it a bit of a boot on the way home around the toowong round about (nothing silly just quick :)) and was great.

Can't wait for the fronts to go in :)

Looks awesome!!

You know I wanted those rims??
Was going to put a bid on them... But I knew you already had :p
Hahaha they look sick man. Tbh... The gold suits your colour better anyway ;)

Swap? :p jks jks I love mine to much... I just wanted those ones as a second set. Lol

Looks great, uber jealous of the wheels! Needs clear side indicators pronto!

Yeah happy I got them, even if they are a bit heavy :)

Few other things to get first, new rear struts being one of the major things.

And a few other parts for the FS-ZE swap, I'm functional > form person so looks related mods will probably be the last thing I do.

Unfortunately doesn't look like my contract will be renewed so need to find a job after this one before any money is spent further.

OK a piccy update of parts I have received:

Twiggy Cams + Micortech
http://imageshack.us/a/img26/219/imageyrhh.jpg

AWR 70 Durometer Engine Mounts - 4pc Set
http://imageshack.us/a/img23/3192/img05981s.th.jpg
Arrived Friday xD

Got these a while back but have been busy and lazy, FocusMSP Adjustable Cam Gears:
http://imageshack.us/a/img208/1254/img05991.th.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img839/3323/img06001v.th.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img818/8600/img06011.th.jpg

DocB Oil Pump + External PRV Valve
http://imageshack.us/a/img823/241/img06021z.th.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img338/1830/img06031y.th.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img515/6896/img06041j.th.jpg

Dunno why the pump looks so rusty :/

EDIT: Click for bigger images :)

That all looks sexy! :D

Where u get the awr mounts from?

AWR :) he has a few in stock to so no delays :)

interesting.. how much did it come to with shipping? sorry to be a pain :-)

520 something?

Checked paypal was 530 shipped.

thats insane when i went through the AWR site they wanted $275 for shipping :-O

so bought mine through protegegargae (yes i have seen the comments on another thread on here) see what happens :-)

Yeah if you email tony hes willing to ship USPS :)