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S2K LoL: A MSM build thread
So this is my MazdaSpeed Miata build thread. I have a love hate relationship with this car. I love almost everything about this car except the ECU and that its not a S2000. But that is why I love this car and its handle is S2k LoL.This is not my first or second modded car. I had a mk3 Jetta that I destroyed, kinda my learning experience, and an em2 civic that was pretty fun. I made alot of friends from that community. Because of some of those guys thats how I found out about the MSM.
Originally the purpose of this car was to satisfy my need to build dual purpose car, track and street car. I wanted a S2000 not because of the Honda-fanboyness, but because it was my childhood dream car. Thats not to say I don't have other dream cars, a E36 M3, hell any M3, a 996 GT2, but what swayed my decision was Evasive Motorsports S2k, and the Amuse R1.
At the time of research, almost 3 years ago, the Evasive S2k was the fastest Street car in Redline Time Attack Street class. And it would put down lap times that were faster than some of the unlimited class cars. And the car had a full interior. To me that was just amazing. This was BEFORE the supercharger and the car had basic bolt-ons for a NA. And nothing was changed to the stock motor.
Sadly have to admit that I'm disappointed the car is now boosted but it is still a awesome car.
The Amuse R1
So you can see I have a fetish for naturally aspirated cars with gt wings lol. But when it came down to modding a s2k to that level it just did not fit into my budget. So the debate began and I was recommended to get the MSM since it is cheaper to get the same power goals as the previously mentioned s2k's and be just as competitive on the track.
I also wanted a slight sleeper feel to the car. I didn't want your average person knowing that the car was turbo'd unless you heard it in the exhaust. But I have a feeling its not to much of a sleeper anymore. Yet I do get asked alot what is under the hood by almost every car I have left when I do my little fun runs. Something I don't recommend doing but it happens.
In February 2011 I purchased my MSM.
that's me next to the salesman the night I got my car.
So on my birthday weekend which was just a few days later a friend and I hit our local canyon road to see how the car handled.
Shortly after that I decided to start modding the car which was like 3 weeks later.
Mods were, Hard Dog Ace single diagonal with harness bar, AEM intake, Bilstein Pss9 coilovers, and a Begi intercooler.
And as soon as the mods where on the car some a hole hit my driver's side door and didn't leave a note. I think I didn't have the car for a full month yet when this happened.
But I did not let that stop me I just left the dent in the car since the dreaded Ti curse is out there. I figured people would stay away from a dented car which isn't true. I have since then had my rear bumper love tapped. Just some paint came off. So after that I started to garage my car.
Last edited by trackstar42; 11-19-2012 at 02:37 PM.
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Super Moderator
Am I the only one that can't see the pictures?
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that might just be you cuz i can see them fine on my computer and phone. they are all from facebook so if you can look at them from work or what not that could be why
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I got the injectors in but now I have a vacuum leak somewhere. So I need to redo the whole process today to find this stupid leak. Once the car is running well and the timing belt is installed, I will have they car do a few dyno pulls.
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Super Moderator
I seriously am only seeing the pictures that you got from other sites. I am not seeing the other ones of your personal car. Is anyone other than the OP having trouble seeing the pictures?
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are you seeing red x's or what?
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Nothing. Just the text. No pictures except for the ones from the websites.
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Supporting Member
Well, hello sir!
-I can see the pics
Door dent
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