"Ryanator122" (hawkeye122)
03/26/2014 at 22:18 • Filed to: None
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"Ryanator122" (hawkeye122)
03/26/2014 at 22:18 • Filed to: None | 2
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What what!?!? Just scored a 2005 Mazda 6 V6, see inside for details.
Sadly, there's a couple hitches...
It's an Automatic, but it does have the optional 6 speed
It has 140,000 miles
It doesn't get the 35 MPG my Camry did.
So I've got a few ideas. How helpful would a chip/CAI/exhaust be in improving my MPGs? And if so, can I easily change the tune from "B**** mode" to "Go Ham mode"?
The shocks are original, but I think I'll leave them until I can score some Coilovers or at least adjustable shocks.
The tires on it are Michelin Pilot Sport AS Plus, which seem to do the job well, it rained today and they gripped way nicer than the Nankang's on the Camry. It doesn't snow, but I do want a dedicated set of track tires/wheels. Should I go for Pilot Super Sports, or some kind of "Streetable Track tire"? Or just keep what I've got?
This is the car I plan to keep for a while, size is good, seems reasonably quick, it makes me happy.
N/A POWAAAHH
> Ryanator122
03/26/2014 at 22:20 |
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Baws! Do you like the seats? Mazda 6 seats of the model are my most favourite that I've ever sat in.
E30Joe drives a Subaru
> Ryanator122
03/26/2014 at 22:21 |
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The only streetable track tire for me...
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Ryanator122
> E30Joe drives a Subaru
03/26/2014 at 22:26 |
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What sort is that?
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E30Joe drives a Subaru
> Ryanator122
03/26/2014 at 22:28 |
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Toyo Proxes R888. Would not recommend on any surface but dry pavement/tarmac.
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Ryanator122
> N/A POWAAAHH
03/26/2014 at 22:29 |
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Not a huge fan of the seats... I think I'm about 6 inches too tall for them to be comfortable. There's plenty of leg and headroom, the shape is just not ideal. 6'4" and 230 isn't the best for most cars anyways.
A Recaro would be nice, but they're obnoxiously expensive.
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Ryanator122
> E30Joe drives a Subaru
03/26/2014 at 22:29 |
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That's what I'm talking about. How much for a set usually?
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N/A POWAAAHH
> Ryanator122
03/26/2014 at 22:32 |
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Weird, I'm 6' 5" (6' 10" if you count the fro), although a bit lighter at 200. Difference preferences I guess. Congrats on the car btw!
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Ryanator122
> N/A POWAAAHH
03/26/2014 at 22:34 |
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As a former Defensive End, my legs are quite large, that's part of it. Thanks man, appreciate it!
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E30Joe drives a Subaru
> Ryanator122
03/26/2014 at 22:39 |
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Look to spend at least 800 bucks depending on the size.