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5,000 rpm - there be torque here!
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5,000 rpm - there be torque here!
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5,000 rpm - there be torque here!
04-25-14:After A LOT of hard work and persistence on the part of Steve aka Risingsun124 and the folks @ Project-G I finally received the first Project-G COP engine plug cover! I opted for a non etched machine finish, along with a Project-G 1.1 Series oil cap in the same finish. I really can't say how much I appreciate Steve and everyone else at Project-G for taking on this project when they have so much going on. Also, thanks to Bryan with Fab9 on getting my order out ASAP and sending to Project-G for test fitting, now for pictures!
Fab9 COP PNP kit, Project-G Precision Series COP engine plug cover, Project-G Precision Series 1.1 oil cap, Project-G fitted ball cap, Project-G license plate frame and #swag certificates aka stickers!
Fitted on valve cover:
w/ oem Mazda chrome bolts:
I think the valve cover, plug cover and oil cap blend together well, maybe too well, so im considering polishing the plug cover and oil cap or maybe powder coating the valve cover. Keep in mind I will match the intake manifold and the MP62 discharge housing to the valve cover, more than likely.
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5,000 rpm - there be torque here!
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5,000 rpm - there be torque here!
05-07-14:Finally received my Fat Cat Motorsport's coil overs(375lbs 8"F/325lbs 8"R) after 3 months of patiently waiting!(That's what 50 Cent said!) They were packaged VERY well! Hopefully I will get them installed this week, can hardly contain myself!
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5,000 rpm - there be torque here!
05-10-14: Mileage: 97,730: So I decided to go ahead and install my suspension even though I had considered waiting till I get a house, my house hunting may FINALLY be over after 3 months, but I couldn't wait.
A long story short: It took me approx. 12 hours from start to finish with 5 of those hours getting assistance from a friend. The actual removal of the stock strut assemblies and sway bar and end links removal and installation of new parts was easy and took maybe 4-5 hours w/o issues. The rest of the time was prep work like jacking up the car to get it on jack stands, removing front under tray, spraying penetrating spray on all bolts, removing trunk liners and other misc. items to get access to top rear strut bolts then adjust the adjustable end links, installing RB blocks and adjusting ride height.
I decided it wasn't taking long enough so I snapped a rear passenger side tophat stud. I knew when I was using the torque wrench set at 25 ft/lbs that it didn't feel right but I kept going and the stud snapped and upon looking closer saw that the nut had started to shear the edges so ya not 25 ft/lbs. I called Shaikh and he said he could send me a stud express priority mail or send me a new top hat assembly or I could try to get a new M8x1.25 1'' stud or get a bolt if I couldn't locate a stud. I opted to try and get a stud locally but since it was Saturday around 8 PM CST there wasn't any bolt supply sellers open so a auto parts store was my only option and I went to Advance Auto but they didn't have any studs that small so I got a Grade 8 10.9 bolt and flanged nut. Other than that and my difficulty adjusting the end links, everything else was pretty simple and straight forward. Now for pictures:
Fat Cat Motorsport's 375 lbs 7"F/325 lbs 7''R 2040 series coilovers, Racing Beat tubular front sway bar 1.125''/28.575mm w/ urethane busings, RB sway bar blocks, 949 Racing SuperMiata adjustable end links and OEM alignment bolts
Ryoku Rob Type II rear tow hook being used as a jack point, it was very sturdy
Dirty trunk....
Clean trunk! :thumbs:
The devils in the details!!
Stock front passenger side suspension w/ sway bar removed
Stock front right suspension w/ strut assembly, end links and sway bar removed
Last edited by Greasemonkey2000; 06-05-2015 at 10:39 PM.
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05-15-14:Ok raised the car by 0.5'' and it did make a pretty big difference in its ride quality. I took pics and measurements and though they may not be a huge help to others, you never know.
Front left side @ 11 3/4'' fender to hub center, 4 1/8'' to pinch weld, 22 5/8'' fender to ground:
Front left side, collar at bottom of sleeve @ above height:
Front right side @ 11 5/8'' fender to center hub, 4'' to pinch weld, 22 3/8'' fender to ground:
Front right side collar at bottom of the sleeve @ above height:
Rear left side @ 12'' fender to center hub, 4 1/4'' to pinch weld, 23'' fender to ground:
Rear right side @ 12'' fender to center hub, 4 1/4'' to pinch weld, 23'' fender to ground:
Rear right side collar @ 1st thread from the bottom of the sleeve(right left was the same):
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05-15-14, cont'd:Front left side @ 12 1/4'' fender to hub center, 4 3/8'' to pinch weld, 22 7/8'' fender to ground:
Front left side, collar 2 threads from the bottom of sleeve @ above height:
Front right side @ 12 1/4'' fender to center hub, 4 3/8'' to pinch weld, 22 7/8'' fender to ground:
Front right side collar 2 threads from the bottom of the sleeve @ above height:
Rear left side @ 12 1/2'' fender to center hub, 4 5/8'' to pinch weld, 23 1/2'' fender to ground:
Rear left side collar @ top of the 1st thread from the bottom of the sleeve:
Rear right side @ 12 1/2'' fender to center hub, 4 5/8'' to pinch weld, 23 1/2'' fender to ground:
Rear right side collar @ top of the 1st thread from the bottom of the sleeve:
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05-16-14:I have only put approx. 10+ miles since I changed the ride height but can tell a significant difference in ride quality, which is saying something considering how much better it rode/drove over stock when it was even lower. Shaikh made this setup to be at 12.5''F/12.75''R for optimal performance but I can bring myself to have it that high but he said if the ride quality/handling is acceptable then I can leave it be.
Shaikh has been very quick to get back with me when I have contacted him for assistance with both the install and adjustments, in fact I think customer service has gotten even better since receiving them which is usually when customer service degrades from the seller, so that says a lot about Fat Cat Motorsports. The personal attention is once reason I chose Fat Cat Motorsports and I haven't been disappointed. Any downfall(that's not the most suitable terminology) in the setup has been due to my lack of experience and not being clear on ride height goal, Shaikh built the setup that we discussed to meet the needs I expressed, so I am very pleased. I will give a more in depth review of the setup once I have more miles on it. If you read this Shaikh, thanks a bunch sir!
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05-21-14: Received my two bottles of Motul 600RBF brake fluid from Static Nine Garage, thanks Hide, and louvered passenger side headlight lid from mrdos on cr.net, thanks Paul!
05-22-14: Received a set of IL Motorpsorts OEM Mazda side markers BNIB as promised from Bryan805 on cr.net, thank you Bryan, and a Exedy master cylinder, Exedy slave cylinder, ss braided clutch line and Pentosin DOT 4 fluid from Treasure Coast Miata, thanks guys, so I can get my car back on the road tomorrow!
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