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        Eibach Pro-Kit
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        Tokico Illumina
    Strut Tower Brace
        Rear - Ractive Type 8

    Brakes, Front
        RR-Racing 13" Racing Big Brake Kit
    Brakes, Rear
        Rotors - KVR Performance, x-drilled
        Pads - Hawk HP Plus

   
2002 December - VCG and Phenolic Installation, Before and After

   
2002 December -  92k miles on a steady diet of synthetic oil and Mazda filter.

   
                                             Before                                                                                                After

Engine

• Hotshot Ceramic Cold Air Intake (FM4050)
• K&N Inverted Top Air Filter, Red Anodized (RR-3001)
• RR-Racing Front & Rear Poly Engine Mount Insert (click here)
• Outlaw Engineering Phenolic Intake Manifold & Throttle Body Thermal Insulators (click here) (picture)
• Amsoil Synthetic Engine Oil 5w-30 (click here) or Mobil 1 SuperSyn Formula 5w-30 (click here)
• Mazda OEM Oil Filter JEY0-14-302-9A (pic), B6Y2-14-302 (pic)  or G6Y0-14-302A (oversize, longer) (pic)
• NGK V-Power Spark Plugs (Part No. ZFR5F-11, Stock No. 2262)
• Magnecor KV85 Competition Ignition Cables (65129)
• jon93pgt Custom Ignition Wire Loom (picture)
• JMUspike7 Electrical Grounding Kit, Silver - (picture 1) (picture 2)
• 65mm Throttle Body - Awaiting Installation (picture)

Exhaust

• Borla Cat-Back (14987) (picture)
• Random Technology Catalytic Converter (822233)(picture), Installation Kit (516033)(picture)

Transmission

• Clutch Master FX100 (Stage I) Clutch (07-095-HD00)
• RR-Racing Stainless Steel Clutch Line (click here)
• Redline MT-90 Manual Transmission Lubricant (click here)
• GCK half shafts w/abs (Left, MZ-8016A) (Right, MZ-8015A) (01/2005)

Suspension

• Springs - Eibach Pro-Kit (5522.140)
• Struts - Tokico Illumina (Front - BB3081, Rear - BB3083)
• Springs & Struts - Ksport Kontrol Pro Coilovers, 7/5 kg/mm (380/290 lb/in)  (CMZ09-KP) (pic 1) (pic 2) (pic 3) (pic 4) Await Install 06/2005
• Rear Strut Tower Bar - Ractive Type 8, Polished (M032BA)
• Front Strut Tower Bar - Custom by Magnumforce, powder coat by BR & F Spray (picture 1) (picture 2)
• Rear Sway Bar - ProbeTalk 17.5 mm (PT Threads-2nd Buy, 1st Buy, Photos, Review)(pic 1)(pic2)(pic3)
• Camber Adjustment Bolts, Front - Eibach Pro-Alignment (5.81250K) (01/2005)
• Alignment - Custom Alignment, Mountain View, CA (click here) (02/2005)
• Spherical Rear Sway Bar End Links, Custom - future (click here)

Brakes

• Front - RR-Racing 13" Racing Big Brake Kit, Cross Drilled (click here) (picture 1) (picture 2) (picture 3)
• Front Calipers - KVR Python, 4 piston (click here) (picture 1) (picture 2)
• Front Pads, Street -  KVR Carbon Fibre (PC4153) (picture)
• Front Pads, Track - Hawk Black (modified HB100M.480 to accept bridge bolt) (picture)
• Rear Calipers - 2002 Mazda Protege5 (A1 Cardone Reman, Loaded, w/bracket, Right 172742, Left 172743)(pic 1)(pic 2)(pic 3) (02/2006)
• Rear Rotors - KVR Performance Cross Drilled (MA851CD) (picture)
• Rear Pads - Hawk HP Plus (HB212 .535, FMSI D584) (picture)
• Brake Lines - Goodridge G-Stop Stainless Steel (25034 or 12338) (picture)
• Brake Fluid - AP Racing/Lockheed Ultra DOT 5.1 (click here) (picture) or Motul 600 (click here) (picture)
• Rear - VOA/PRD 11" Premium Big Brake Kit, Zinc Plated, Crossed Drilled (click here) (pic 1) (pic 2) On Hold
• Rear Big Brake Install Bolts - PRD (click here) (picture) On Hold until snapping bolts issue resolved

Wheels and Lug Nuts

• Kosei K-1 Racing, 17x7.5, 35mm offset, 011025 build, Anthracite (click here)
• McGard SplineDrive, M12 x 1.5, Black (65557BK)

Tires

• Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position, 215/40ZR-17 (click here)

Miscellaneous Fluids

• Power Steering - Redline Power Steering Fluid (click here)

Interior

• Axas Combat Power Shift Indicator, Metal Grey (click here)
• Auto Meter Pro-Shift Lites (modified) (5340)
• Simpson Racing 6-Point Camlock Restraint, Platinum Series (29119NP)
• Mazda Center Armrest, Beige (G516-V0-630G-70) (picture 1) (picture 2)  Not Installed
• Mazda Scuff Plate (G563 V1 370G)
• Mazda Cargo Net (0000-88-5493-M6) (picture 1)
• SPA Technique Dual Gauge, Volt/Water Temperature (DG 204B) (picture 1) (04/2005)
• SPA Technique Dual Gauge, Oil Pressure/Temperature (DG 201B) (picture 1) (04/2005)
      Install Parts -  Autometer Oil Pressure Adapter, 1/8" BSPT to 1/8" NPT (2269) (picture 1)
                               GReddy Oil Filter Block Adapter (12002801) (picture 1) (picture 2)
                               Engine Block Adapter for Oil Temperature Sensor, Watts A-776, 3/8" to 1/8" NPT (pic 1)
                               GReddy Radiator Hose Attachment, 34mm, re-tapped for 1/8" NPT (16401634) (picture 1)

Exterior

• Headlights - Jspec (picture 1) (picture 2) w/Koito Whitebeam Bulbs (H3c-K10006, H1-K10005)
• Foglights - Sylvania SilverStar High Performance Halogen (H3 ST)
• Front Signal/Corner Lights - Jspec w/APC Amber Bulbs (504065B) (picture 1) (picture 2)
• AL 51% Autolux Window Tint, Back
• Mazda Rear Mud Guards (G563 V3 460/G516 V3 460) (picture 1)
• Mazda Car Cover (0000-88-099A-93)

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