Stumpy's: MazdaSpeed Miata

Stumpy · June 29th, 2009, 3:22 AM

Year:
- 2004

Specs:
- 178hp
- 166tq
- 1.8L
- 2529 lbs
- 6 Speed

Mods:
- Forge Bypass Valve

*Small interior update on page 3*

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_qEDBoxfdjzY/Skgi1qa6MEI/AAAAAAAAEtw/3AKuBDdSsCc/s800/MSMDarkGarage.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_qEDBoxfdjzY/SkgkL3wZNxI/AAAAAAAAEuE/aNWa3HeXles/s800/MSMOverhang.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_qEDBoxfdjzY/Skgi1iXkErI/AAAAAAAAEt0/FjKlyyZNLlc/s800/MSMInterior.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_qEDBoxfdjzY/Skgi1aqxahI/AAAAAAAAEto/ogZeeTt7O-o/s800/MSMBack.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_qEDBoxfdjzY/Skgi1vWYruI/AAAAAAAAEt4/_FAZi_BoUb0/s800/MSMMazdaEmblem.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_qEDBoxfdjzY/Skgi1dQERsI/AAAAAAAAEts/QMI2oUx1rg0/s800/MSMBrickWall2.jpg

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Roman · June 29th, 2009, 12:47 PM

Sweet ride. images/smilies/smile.gif

I prefer the older body style but more power I can't argue with. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

I hope you're not stuck in the parts I have been in Illinois which are made up of mostly straight, very flat roads. images/smilies/icon_idea.gif

(Paxton, Rantoul, I-57)

Stumpy · June 29th, 2009, 1:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roman

Sweet ride. images/smilies/smile.gif

I prefer the older body style but more power I can't argue with. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

I hope you're not stuck in the parts I have been in Illinois which are made up of mostly straight, very flat roads. images/smilies/icon_idea.gif

(Paxton, Rantoul, I-57)

I like the older body style too. I test drove a mint 1990 Red Miata, before I got the MazdaSpeed. It was a great little car, but I wanted more POWER.. images/smilies/tongue.gif

I am actually quite lucky, there are some nice windy roads right by where I live. images/smilies/wink.gif

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starfox07 · June 29th, 2009, 4:56 PM

Its almost useless owning a sports car where I live...Texas plains....freaking boring.

Nice MSM! I think there are more Mazda's on this forum than any other car.

Whappeh · June 29th, 2009, 4:56 PM

Cool stuff. I like it.

frankiess · June 29th, 2009, 5:48 PM

Cool pics. Wicked colouring.

Cool car as well. I never knew you could get those factory turbocharged.

maxtortheone · June 29th, 2009, 6:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankiess

Cool pics. Wicked colouring.

Cool car as well. I never knew you could get those factory turbocharged.

As far as I know, the Mazdaspeed wasn't available in Europe. Anyway, I love MX-5s/Miatas and yours is great!

Stumpy · June 29th, 2009, 6:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankiess

Cool pics. Wicked colouring.

Cool car as well. I never knew you could get those factory turbocharged.

The last 2 years of the "NB" Miata (2004-2005) they made a very limited version.

Here is what makes the MazdaSpeed different than the regular Miata:
- IHI Turbocharger with 7.25 psi maximum boost
- Denso air-to-air intercooler
- Short-throw shifter and gear shot-peening treatment
- Bosch torque sensing limited-slip rear differential
- Gas-filled Bilstein shock absorbers with revised valving
- MazdaSpeed Tuned Suspension
- Full MazdaSpeed Bodykit with Smoke finish headlamps
- 17" Racing Hart Alloy Wheels (I wish they were 15")

I also have the optional "LS1" package which includes:
- Black Leather Seats
- Upgraded Cloth Soft Top
- Red Stitching Interior

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The_Finn · June 29th, 2009, 6:54 PM

viva mazda.... always loved the MSM

nouseferaname90 · June 29th, 2009, 8:19 PM

Hey, thats the type of miata I'm going to buy when I start making real money after college.

Steve Levin · June 29th, 2009, 9:08 PM

Very, very nice!

Steve

prizrak · June 29th, 2009, 9:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stumpy

The last 2 years of the "NB" Miata (2004-2005) they made a very limited version.

Here is what makes the MazdaSpeed different than the regular Miata:
- IHI Turbocharger with 7.25 psi maximum boost
- Denso air-to-air intercooler
- Short-throw shifter and gear shot-peening treatment
- Bosch torque sensing limited-slip rear differential
- Gas-filled Bilstein shock absorbers with revised valving
- MazdaSpeed Tuned Suspension
- Full MazdaSpeed Bodykit with Smoke finish headlamps
- 17" Racing Hart Alloy Wheels (I wish they were 15")

I also have the optional "LS1" package which includes:
- Black Leather Seats
- Upgraded Cloth Soft Top
- Red Stitching Interior

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You gotta turn up that boost dude!

thedguy · June 29th, 2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stumpy

The last 2 years of the "NB" Miata (2004-2005) they made a very limited version.

Here is what makes the MazdaSpeed different than the regular Miata:
- IHI Turbocharger with 7.25 psi maximum boost
- Denso air-to-air intercooler
- Short-throw shifter and gear shot-peening treatment
- Bosch torque sensing limited-slip rear differential
- Gas-filled Bilstein shock absorbers with revised valving
- MazdaSpeed Tuned Suspension
- Full MazdaSpeed Bodykit with Smoke finish headlamps
- 17" Racing Hart Alloy Wheels (I wish they were 15")

I also have the optional "LS1" package which includes:
- Black Leather Seats
- Upgraded Cloth Soft Top
- Red Stitching Interior
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You also got a Mazdaspeed only steering rack, specifically to fit those damn wheels. The torsen is the same one available as an option on any other miata images/smilies/wink.gif

Nice car, have fun with it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by prizrak

You gotta turn up that boost dude!

AFAIK, the Mazdaspeeds are one of the worst for doing that. Besides, they are EXCELLENT cars stock.

Stumpy · June 29th, 2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedguy

You also got a Mazdaspeed only steering rack, specifically to fit those damn wheels.

Nice car, have fun with it.

Oh, I did not know that about the steering rack.

Gosh I hate those wheels. They are just too big and heavy. They are quality rims, don't get me wrong, 17" and 17lbs is a great thing and they are strong as hell. As soon as I get some money together, (and after I buy an intake). I want 15" rims (and ones that fit over the brakes). images/smilies/cool.gif

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Crazyjeeper · June 29th, 2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starfox07

Its almost useless owning a sports car where I live...Texas plains....freaking boring.

Yeah, but the hill country is just a couple of hours away images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Nice MSM, mazdapseed cars are awesome.

prizrak · June 29th, 2009, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedguy

AFAIK, the Mazdaspeeds are one of the worst for doing that. Besides, they are EXCELLENT cars stock.

Well thats a waste.... They may be excellent stock but I am a student of the Clarkson school of POWERRRRRR!

Stumpy · June 29th, 2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prizrak

Well thats a waste.... They may be excellent stock but I am a student of the Clarkson school of POWERRRRRR!

Lots of MSM people Up the boost. Some of them pushing 240/220hp at the wheels.

Watch this video: MSM at 15psi:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZx_h30jn60 images/smilies/blink.gif

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starfox07 · June 29th, 2009, 11:47 PM

Well that has auxillary injection as well.

Roman · June 30th, 2009, 1:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stumpy

Lots of MSM people Up the boost. Some of them pushing 240/220hp at the wheels.

Watch this video: MSM at 15psi:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZx_h30jn60 images/smilies/blink.gif

Definitely has lots more kick than mine. ...which is not surprising at all.

images/smilies/icon_idea.gif

I did note where the road is from the comment. images/smilies/driving.gif

thedguy · June 30th, 2009, 1:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stumpy

Lots of MSM people Up the boost. Some of them pushing 240/220hp at the wheels.

Watch this video: MSM at 15psi:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZx_h30jn60 images/smilies/blink.gif

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If you decide to mod it, don't go crazy. You've got a limited edition car as it is so it'll be worth some change eventually, and it's far cheaper to just get a "regular" NB miata and go balls to the wall with it.

I've got several friends in the local miata community to back that one, one of which had his car fully built by Flyinmiata... and the damn thing still don't run right.

June 29th, 2009, 3:22 AM	#1
Stumpy Joined: Jun 29th, 2009 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Chicago, US of A Age: 31 Posts: 94 Car: MazdaSpeed Miata Rep Power: 5	Stumpy's: MazdaSpeed Miata Year: - 2004 Specs: - 178hp - 166tq - 1.8L - 2529 lbs - 6 Speed Mods: - Forge Bypass Valve *Small interior update on page 3* .. __________________ 2004 MazdaSpeed Miata: Pics: Mods: Forge Bypass Valve Some of My Photography: Here: (Cars, Girls and Scenic Stuff) Last edited by Stumpy; July 8th, 2009 at 2:51 AM.

June 29th, 2009, 12:47 PM	#2
Roman Resident Skydiver Joined: Jan 15th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 1,639 Car: 03 stick shift PT Cruiser GT & 1994 Mazda Miata. Rep Power: 23	Sweet ride. I prefer the older body style but more power I can't argue with. I hope you're not stuck in the parts I have been in Illinois which are made up of mostly straight, very flat roads. (Paxton, Rantoul, I-57) __________________ . . . Not your average pt or Miata driver...

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starfox07 Joined: Oct 7th, 2007 Last Online: 5:06 AM Location: Ennis, Tx, USA Age: 20 Posts: 3,318 Car: 1984 Mazda RX7 GSL-SE Rep Power: 77	Its almost useless owning a sports car where I live...Texas plains....freaking boring. Nice MSM! I think there are more Mazda's on this forum than any other car. __________________ -Environmentally Hostile-

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Whappeh Joined: Aug 21st, 2006 Last Online: 5:11 AM Location: Orlando, FL/Portland, ME Age: 23 Posts: 1,484 Car: 06 Impreza 2.5i Rep Power: 93	Cool stuff. I like it. __________________ Go White Sox! - Go Arsenal! Travel now, journey infinitely!

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frankiess Joined: Apr 14th, 2008 Last Online: November 6th, 2009 Location: Espoo, Finland Posts: 344 Car: Reebok trainers ATM Rep Power: 17	Cool pics. Wicked colouring. Cool car as well. I never knew you could get those factory turbocharged. __________________ Whaddya mean WHY did I build it myself?

June 29th, 2009, 6:54 PM	#9
The_Finn Joined: Feb 7th, 2005 Last Online: 5:09 AM Location: Worcestersheshershire MA Age: 28 Posts: 3,396 Car: 1988 Mazda 323 GTX / 1997 Saab 900s Rep Power: 57	viva mazda.... always loved the MSM __________________ Proud owner of a 1988 mazda 323 GTX: The ~~poor~~ rich mans evo... "My laptop has a webcam; if I wanted to make money while making a mess, I'd be all over the internet. Hell, you'd probably have videos of me bookmarked." ~Klutch~ “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” ~Ernest Hemingway~ It's all about having the right priorities. You can sleep in your car but you can't race your house -\|- Basically i go accurately and on special lines

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nouseferaname90 Joined: May 28th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: San Diego, central valley Posts: 2,357 Car: not riced out, stock HondAcura Rep Power: 37	Hey, thats the type of miata I'm going to buy when I start making real money after college. __________________ ~~I want to own a Saab one day...but not if Saab is bought by the Chinese~~ I support Koenegsaab GM, An American RE:TARDATION

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Steve Levin Master of Disaster Joined: Jun 7th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sunnyvale, California Posts: 1,049 Car: Spec Racer Ford! Rep Power: 47	Very, very nice! Steve

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starfox07 Joined: Oct 7th, 2007 Last Online: 5:06 AM Location: Ennis, Tx, USA Age: 20 Posts: 3,318 Car: 1984 Mazda RX7 GSL-SE Rep Power: 77	Well that has auxillary injection as well. __________________ -Environmentally Hostile-

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