My 2005 Mazda6 V6
#1
My 2005 Mazda6 [Updated]
Hey everyone, I know I don't have a tC but my EX gf does that's why I'm on the forums. I always catch myself responding in other peoples thread's about their rides and just thought I'd post up mine.
Mod List
Engine | Transmission
CP-e MAFci Non-Tunable CAI
AEM DryFlow Filter
Injen Hydroshield (Medium)
Fluidampr Underdrive Crank Pulley
Optima Red Top Battery
Custom Axle-Back Exhaust
Street Unit Rear Engine Mount (62 Duro)
Modified EGR System (EGR Mod)
Mazdaspeed Short Throw Shifter
TWM Shifter Bracket
NR-G Reduced PSI Polished Hood Dampers
GReddy Aluminum Air Diversion Panel (painted satin black)
Carbon Fiber Air Diversion Panel (for shows)
UMS Tuning Billet Oil Cap
Custom Painted Engine Bay
360 Infinite Engine Dress Up Kit
Suspension
Ksport Version RR Coilovers
Bilstein HD Series Rear Shocks
RacingBeat Front & Rear Sway Bars
AWR Front & Rear Adjustable End Links
Megan Racing H-Brace
GTSPEC Rear Trailing Braces
Street Unit Rear Floor Bar
Freedom Design Upper Strut Bar
Electronics
MSD DashHawk V2
Wheels | Tires | Brakes
Daily: 5Zigen FN01R-C 18x7.5 Wheels w/ General Exclaim UHP 225/40 Tires
Track: Drag DR-33 18x7.5 Wheels w/ Dunlop Direzza Star Spec 225/40 Tires
Gorilla Lug Nuts
Hawk HPS Brake Pads
Techna-Fit Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines (red)
Duplicolor/G2 Painted Calipers (black)
Exterior
Seibon VS-II CF Hood (painted) w/ Custom Black Mesh
NextMod BR Lip (custom molded to front bumper)
NextMod AE Badgeless Grille
Apexcone 6000K HID's in Low Beams
Apexcone 6000K HID's in Integrated Fogs
Headlight Bezels Painted Satin Black
Smoked Side Markers
AIT Racing Carbon Fiber Roof Spoiler
Molded Rear Bumper
Mazdaspeed6 OEM Tail Lights
RPM Smoked LED Rear Reflectors
Removed 'Mazda6' Badging on Trunk
Custom Satin Black Evil M Rear Emblem
Benen Ind. Rear Tow Hook (satin black - for track days)
Custom Black Mesh Lower Grille Inserts (matches hood mesh)
Bosch Icon Wiper Blades
35% Tint Front Windows
20% Tint Rear Windows
55% Tint on Entire Windshield
Stubby Antenna
License Plate LED's
5-Brake Light Mod
Side Marker-to-Turn Signal Mod
Chrome-Dipped Turn Signal Bulbs
Chrome-Dipped Blue Glass Reverse Bulbs
Interior
OEM Leather Seats
OEM Moon Roof
Homelink Rearview Mirror
2008 Mazda3 Shift ****
LED Dome Lights
Mazdaspeed6 OEM Aluminum Pedals
Mazdaspeed6 OEM Aluminum Door Sills
Oznium Red CCFL's Under Dash & Rear Seats
Oznium Red Superflux LED's in Cup Holders
Oznium White Flexible LED Strips in Trunk
Audio
Metra Turbo2 Dash Kit
Alpine CDA-105 Headunit
Alpine MRP-M500 Class D Amplifier
2x12" MTX 4500 Subs in Thunder Box
Custom Subwoofer "Skin"
PAC SWI-JACK Alpine Steering Wheel Controls Adapter
Monster Cables Micro XLN RCA Cables
Rockford Fosgate 1.2 Farad Capacitor
Tsunami & KnuKonceptz Wiring
StreetWires Distribution Block
Dynamat Xtreme (Trunk Lid & Rear Deck)
Fluids
Mobil1 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil
Redline MT-90 Synthetic Transmission Fluid
ATE TYP 200 Amber Brake Fluid
Dyno
200 WHP
192 WTQ
Awards/Recognition
2008 AZMC Dyno Day "Quietest" Mazda
January 2010 AZMC Member of the Month
April 2010 6Crew 6 of the Month
July 2010 6Crew Calendar Featured Car
Mod List
Engine | Transmission
CP-e MAFci Non-Tunable CAI
AEM DryFlow Filter
Injen Hydroshield (Medium)
Fluidampr Underdrive Crank Pulley
Optima Red Top Battery
Custom Axle-Back Exhaust
Street Unit Rear Engine Mount (62 Duro)
Modified EGR System (EGR Mod)
Mazdaspeed Short Throw Shifter
TWM Shifter Bracket
NR-G Reduced PSI Polished Hood Dampers
GReddy Aluminum Air Diversion Panel (painted satin black)
Carbon Fiber Air Diversion Panel (for shows)
UMS Tuning Billet Oil Cap
Custom Painted Engine Bay
360 Infinite Engine Dress Up Kit
Suspension
Ksport Version RR Coilovers
Bilstein HD Series Rear Shocks
RacingBeat Front & Rear Sway Bars
AWR Front & Rear Adjustable End Links
Megan Racing H-Brace
GTSPEC Rear Trailing Braces
Street Unit Rear Floor Bar
Freedom Design Upper Strut Bar
Electronics
MSD DashHawk V2
Wheels | Tires | Brakes
Daily: 5Zigen FN01R-C 18x7.5 Wheels w/ General Exclaim UHP 225/40 Tires
Track: Drag DR-33 18x7.5 Wheels w/ Dunlop Direzza Star Spec 225/40 Tires
Gorilla Lug Nuts
Hawk HPS Brake Pads
Techna-Fit Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines (red)
Duplicolor/G2 Painted Calipers (black)
Exterior
Seibon VS-II CF Hood (painted) w/ Custom Black Mesh
NextMod BR Lip (custom molded to front bumper)
NextMod AE Badgeless Grille
Apexcone 6000K HID's in Low Beams
Apexcone 6000K HID's in Integrated Fogs
Headlight Bezels Painted Satin Black
Smoked Side Markers
AIT Racing Carbon Fiber Roof Spoiler
Molded Rear Bumper
Mazdaspeed6 OEM Tail Lights
RPM Smoked LED Rear Reflectors
Removed 'Mazda6' Badging on Trunk
Custom Satin Black Evil M Rear Emblem
Benen Ind. Rear Tow Hook (satin black - for track days)
Custom Black Mesh Lower Grille Inserts (matches hood mesh)
Bosch Icon Wiper Blades
35% Tint Front Windows
20% Tint Rear Windows
55% Tint on Entire Windshield
Stubby Antenna
License Plate LED's
5-Brake Light Mod
Side Marker-to-Turn Signal Mod
Chrome-Dipped Turn Signal Bulbs
Chrome-Dipped Blue Glass Reverse Bulbs
Interior
OEM Leather Seats
OEM Moon Roof
Homelink Rearview Mirror
2008 Mazda3 Shift ****
LED Dome Lights
Mazdaspeed6 OEM Aluminum Pedals
Mazdaspeed6 OEM Aluminum Door Sills
Oznium Red CCFL's Under Dash & Rear Seats
Oznium Red Superflux LED's in Cup Holders
Oznium White Flexible LED Strips in Trunk
Audio
Metra Turbo2 Dash Kit
Alpine CDA-105 Headunit
Alpine MRP-M500 Class D Amplifier
2x12" MTX 4500 Subs in Thunder Box
Custom Subwoofer "Skin"
PAC SWI-JACK Alpine Steering Wheel Controls Adapter
Monster Cables Micro XLN RCA Cables
Rockford Fosgate 1.2 Farad Capacitor
Tsunami & KnuKonceptz Wiring
StreetWires Distribution Block
Dynamat Xtreme (Trunk Lid & Rear Deck)
Fluids
Mobil1 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil
Redline MT-90 Synthetic Transmission Fluid
ATE TYP 200 Amber Brake Fluid
Dyno
200 WHP
192 WTQ
Awards/Recognition
2008 AZMC Dyno Day "Quietest" Mazda
January 2010 AZMC Member of the Month
April 2010 6Crew 6 of the Month
July 2010 6Crew Calendar Featured Car
Last edited by Drizz-OH; 02-18-2011 at 04:25 AM.
#8
^Too much of a hassle. They're always having problems and are a maintenance nightmare. Besides that, I didn't want one. I like the way the sport model looks more than I like the MS6. It has all the same features, just a different engine. I'm happy.
#9
Sup guys, been a while since I posted on here, but I a friend linked me to the Larry Miller Scion car show and I thought I'd update my thread while I'm here, lol. Lots of new mods since the last year. My OP has been updated. The car is basically done now, except for some stickier tires. Hope all you guys have been doing well!
#13
First picture is money. How come no rear shots? I've driven a couple 6's before and they are very nice cars for the money. I would almost say a better bargain than a tc. Would of passed on the speed6 as well just cause of the performance/$$$ as well as brand/$$$ ratio doesn't add up.
#14
Thanks! The speeds are nice, but with any turbo vehicle, a lot more maintenance and obviously more to break, lol. This is good for me, solid DD that I can track whenever I want.
Don't take many rear shots coz the rear of the car is kinda boring, lol, but here's one for you:
And one more shot from autocross this weekend that a friend took:
Don't take many rear shots coz the rear of the car is kinda boring, lol, but here's one for you:
And one more shot from autocross this weekend that a friend took:
#15
Nice 6! Was soo close to buying a brand new Mazda 6 before I got my tC but my parent's connection with an employee at a Mazda dealership got cut short cuz they unfortunately got laid off. So I end up getting the tC. I was looking at the V6.