6i's Ride

[6i_guy]

Hello Everyone,

I have posted a few pics of my ride in the gallery. I am not the master
photographer some other members are, but you get the general idea
about my ride.

I bought my mtx 6i sport in Feb of 2007 and almost immediately started modding.
Funds and the desire to keep the factory warranty intact limited my options.
So far I have done the following:

HSV-GT Voltage system
Clear Side Markers
Bose Sub Pre-amp Mod
Window Tint
Mazdaspeed CAI
Sharkfin Antenna
Aux-Fan Mod
Custom Axel Back Exhaust
Color Matched Windshield Washer Nozzels

I was hoping to extract more power from my car with these modest
changes, but my best dyno pull was 133hp/140tq

You can view my ride from the link below:
http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/index....um&album=10 (http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/index.php?autocom=gallery&req=user&user=4&op=view_album&album=10)

[SpeedRacer]

Pre Amp mod?

[6i_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SpeedRacer @ Sep 23 2007, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=936)</div>Pre Amp mod?[/b]


Yes, the bose sub in stock form is almost impossible to hear. Turning up the bass just vibrates the door speakers.
This mod increases the signal going to the bose amp and thus allows you to actually hear the sub in action. I
currently have the bass set at -2.

[SpeedRacer]

wonder if its the same on the speed3 i dont think it is though..

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (6i_guy @ Sep 23 2007, 05:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=939)</div>Yes, the bose sub in stock form is almost impossible to hear. Turning up the bass just vibrates the door speakers.
This mod increases the signal going to the bose amp and thus allows you to actually hear the sub in action. I
currently have the bass set at -2.[/b]

[MS3_Mafia]

Very nice man, lovin' the white!

[6i_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MS3_Mafia @ Sep 23 2007, 05:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=948)</div>Very nice man, lovin' the white![/b]

thanks sir! much appreciated. http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[6i_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SpeedRacer @ Sep 23 2007, 05:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=940)</div>wonder if its the same on the speed3 i dont think it is though..[/b]

dunno, your amp is under one of your front seats right? Do you have 1 amp running the door speakers and one running the bose sub?

[SpeedRacer]

I dunno.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (6i_guy @ Sep 23 2007, 05:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=951)</div>dunno, your amp is under one of your front seats right? Do you have 1 amp running the door speakers and one running the bose sub?[/b]

[6i_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SpeedRacer @ Sep 23 2007, 06:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=958)</div>I dunno.[/b]

well aren't you just a wealth of knowledge. http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/1465bd7f.gif

[Colombia28]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (6i_guy @ Sep 23 2007, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=966)</div>well aren't you just a wealth of knowledge. http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/1465bd7f.gif[/b]
http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif The master of the smilies! I think im going to look into the color matched windshield washers.

[6i_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Colombia28 @ Sep 23 2007, 06:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=999)</div>http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif The master of the smilies! I think im going to look into the color matched windshield washers.[/b]


Good luck, I had them overnight a set from Japan cost $340 and that was just shipping. j/k . http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Colombia28]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (6i_guy @ Sep 23 2007, 06:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=1000)</div>Good luck, I had them overnight a set from Japan cost $340 and that was just shipping. j/k subtract. http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/b]
I was like you told me you had them done locally! Lier!!!!!!!!! http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif 340 in shipping of 2 small items that weigh no less than 1 pound at the very most!

[Regulator]

Hmm you might have to let me hear what that pre amp mod does, I have never heard of it!

[memphis]

Nice car buddy. I love white. That was my first choice of color but due to me being poor http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/56e886b.gif I had to take what they were gonna give me.... Anyways... So is your car ATX or MTX? How are you liking that MS intake? Thats my next big mod that I wanna get...

[6i_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Colombia28 @ Sep 23 2007, 06:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=1001)</div>I was like you told me you had them done locally! Liar!!!!!!!!! http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif 340 in shipping of 2 small items that weigh no less than 1 pound at the very most![/b]

ahhh you got me, it was a very inexpensive mod and I love the results.


<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Regulator @ Sep 23 2007, 07:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=1016)</div>Hmm you might have to let me hear what that pre amp mod does, I have never heard of it![/b]

Anytime dude, it adds a little low end, but it ain't shaking the trunk. http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif


<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Memphis @ Sep 23 2007, 07:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=1026)</div>Nice car buddy. I love white. That was my first choice of color but due to me being poor http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/56e886b.gif I had to take what they were gonna give me.... Anyways... So is your car ATX or MTX? How are you liking that MS intake? Thats my next big mod that I wanna get...[/b]

I didn't notice any gains from the CAI, but it does feel like it revs faster now.

[MazdaTom]

Nice.

MTX or ATX?

Hey, what's the AUX-Fan mod?

[6i_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MazdaTom @ Sep 23 2007, 09:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=1049)</div>Nice.

MTX or ATX?

Hey, what's the AUX-Fan mod?[/b]


My car is a 5 speed mtx.

The aux fan mod was designed by a member on another site for the mazda6 4cyc and 6cyc. From the factory the
car engages the aux fan for engine cooling when engine temps reach over 210 degrees. The original aux fan mod
had a sensor that would engage the aux fan at 180 degrees. There is a new aux fan mod with is adjustable, you
can set it to a temp you would like. Once the engine gets hot, it can feel sluggesh and bog down. The benefit to
having this mod is to minimize or eliminate this and allow for more consistent performance.

[memphis]

Damn ,, see I have the ATX and I wanna see someone else in this area that has a ATX and is running the MSCAI with out having any problems with it,, cause its suppose to NOT work on the ATX and only the MTX..

[Huzer21]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Memphis @ Sep 23 2007, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=1074)</div>Damn ,, see I have the ATX and I wanna see someone else in this area that has a ATX and is running the MSCAI with out having any problems with it,, cause its suppose to NOT work on the ATX and only the MTX..[/b]

For some reason, I think Mazda just warranted it on the MTX and not the ATX. Not positive, but I know of others that weren't having problems with the MS CAI on the ATX.

[memphis]

Ya thats what I hear to,, and I really dont think it will be a problem,, but I was just wanting to see or hear it first from a local member before I went out and got one myself..

[MazdaTom]

Just a guess, but the ATX is probably larger or shaped such that it interferres with where the MSCAI is routed. If someone else has one locally, see if they will let you test fit it on your car.

And that's cool about the aux fan mod. On my Saturn, wiring a on/off switch in the cabin was a common mod to make.

[6i_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MazdaTom @ Sep 24 2007, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=1134)</div>Just a guess, but the ATX is probably larger or shaped such that it interferres with where the MSCAI is routed. If someone else has one locally, see if they will let you test fit it on your car.

And that's cool about the aux fan mod. On my Saturn, wiring a on/off switch in the cabin was a common mod to make.[/b]


I remember reading that part of the reason there are vents in the wheel well was to help cool the auto tranny. If that was the case
I am not sure why I have the same vents.... perhaps at the next meet the mtx/atx could compare engine bay layouts for fun. http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/5e73a009.gif

[memphis]

Ok , now that you have reopened it,, LOL,, Yes we should compair engine bays cause I'd like to see if thats really the reason why..

[6i_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Memphis @ Sep 24 2007, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=1409)</div>Ok , now that you have reopened it,, LOL,, Yes we should compair engine bays cause I'd like to see if thats really the reason why..[/b]


get you arse up there then?!?! http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif maybe I will just take a pic and post it in my gallery.....maybe....

[memphis]

LOL , ya cause a pic I could really see how close they are in compairison.. LOL buts its all, do it anyways,, its not like im planning on by the CAI next week or anything..

[6i_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Memphis @ Sep 24 2007, 10:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=1428)</div>LOL , ya cause a pic I could really see how close they are in compairison.. LOL buts its all, do it anyways,, its not like im planning on by the CAI next week or anything..[/b]

if only you had asked at the dyno meet a few weeks ago, you could've seen it in person.... http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[memphis]

ya but back then we just met.. I didnt wanna get to up and close to you and get under your hood on the first date http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/61424796.gif

[6i_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Memphis @ Sep 24 2007, 10:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=1434)</div>ya but back then we just met.. I didnt wanna get to up and close to you and get under your hood on the first date http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/61424796.gif[/b]

I posted new pics of my engine bay up in my gallery, just for you to hold you off for a little while.

[6i_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (6i_guy @ Sep 24 2007, 10:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=1441)</div>I posted new pics of my engine bay up in my gallery, just for you to hold you off for a little while.[/b]

so Memphis, did those pics help at all? just wondering... http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/33e6c824.gif

[memphis]

LOL not really, I need to really see it up close to really get a feel of any differences..

[6i_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Memphis @ Sep 26 2007, 03:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=1871)</div>LOL not really, I need to really see it up close to really get a feel of any differences..[/b]

I was wondering about that, but wasn't sure how close you wanted.....if I get there too deep the pic won't come out and it will just be all dark...

[memphis]

We'll just have to compair it in person next time.. Like I said, Im in no real hurry in the near future to get one, so its all good..

[Brat]

ilike that aux fan mod thing, i have a fan on a switch for my car. i wonder if thatd work in my car too?

[audionut]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (6i_guy @ Sep 23 2007, 05:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=935)</div>Hello Everyone,

I have posted a few pics of my ride in the gallery. I am not the master
photographer some other members are, but you get the general idea
about my ride.

I bought my mtx 6i sport in Feb of 2007 and almost immediately started modding.
Funds and the desire to keep the factory warranty intact limited my options.
So far I have done the following:

HSV-GT Voltage system
Clear Side Markers
Bose Sub Pre-amp Mod
Window Tint
Mazdaspeed CAI
Sharkfin Antenna
Aux-Fan Mod


I saw your exhaust and thought it really complements your rear end. ( I got slapped by my exwife for a comment like this...she wasn't a car-girl ) anyway..who did your exhaust? Would it work for a 6s?
Custom Axel Back Exhaust
Color Matched Windshield Washer Nozzels

I was hoping to extract more power from my car with these modest
changes, but my best dyno pull was 133hp/140tq

You can view my ride from the link below:
http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/index....um&album=10 (http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/index.php?autocom=gallery&req=user&user=4&op=view_album&album=10)[/b]

[audionut]

I guess I posted my inquiry in the wrong spot. Who did your exhaust-back system? Look in your post for my smart-*** remarks....I'm sure my ex-wife won't ever read my posts.

[6i_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kevin @ Jun 1 2008, 01:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=49553)</div>I guess I posted my inquiry in the wrong spot. Who did your exhaust-back system? Look in your post for my smart-*** remarks....I'm sure my ex-wife won't ever read my posts.[/b]

sorry i missed your post... been too busy drinking... :lol: leeme know here you posted about
your ex and I will be all over that... ;)

My exhaust, a custom axle back, was done at a place on colfax called Exhaust Pros.
I picked the mufflers there and brought tips to be used.

I think Greek8 (jimmy) knows a place that might be able to give you a deal.

[audionut]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (6i_guy @ Jun 1 2008, 06:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=49689)</div>sorry i missed your post... been too busy drinking... :lol: leeme know here you posted about
your ex and I will be all over that... ;)

My exhaust, a custom axle back, was done at a place on colfax called Exhaust Pros.
I picked the mufflers there and brought tips to be used.

I think Greek8 (jimmy) knows a place that might be able to give you a deal.[/b]

Hey.....Where'd ya get the exhaust tips. That's what makes the look. I've got an Exhaust Pros up here in Westmister and
I'm sure they would do the install. BTW, I'm sure the ex-wife is certifiably nuts.....you don't want to go there. Thanks for the info....been doing some adult malt beverages my self....cheers!

[6i_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kevin @ Jun 7 2008, 12:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=50701)</div>Hey.....Where'd ya get the exhaust tips. That's what makes the look. I've got an Exhaust Pros up here in Westmister and
I'm sure they would do the install. BTW, I'm sure the ex-wife is certifiably nuts.....you don't want to go there. Thanks for the info....been doing some adult malt beverages my self....cheers![/b]

cheers a month plus later.... i just sobered up. tips from pep boys. and aren't most ex's crazy? ;)