Josh's AWD Worklog
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Re: Josh's AWD Worklog updated 6/27/11 more pic's added
A lot of respect for this build. Constant reworking also says a lot... You Sir are a mad scientist
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Re: Josh's AWD Worklog updated 6/27/11 more pic's added
Over the weekend i managed to take on a couple of things.
This should go nicely with the stand alone and the Blaster II
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204049_medium.jpg)
GTR sway bar which is solid vs the OE bar that is hollow
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204050_large.jpg)
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204056_medium.jpg)
A few under chassis/subframe pics.
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204053_large.jpg)
The rear end
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204054_large.jpg)
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204058_medium.jpg)
MMMM I love me some LSD... 2 way MAZDASPEED
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204065_medium.jpg)
after some sanding and a little primer
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204061_medium.jpg)
and some paint...
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204063_medium.jpg)
Then had to replace the lug bolts for the spacers
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204060_medium.jpg)
Had to do some back yard machining to get them to clear the lower section of the Hub.
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204059_medium.jpg)
This should go nicely with the stand alone and the Blaster II
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204049_medium.jpg)
GTR sway bar which is solid vs the OE bar that is hollow
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204050_large.jpg)
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204056_medium.jpg)
A few under chassis/subframe pics.
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204051_large.jpg)
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204053_large.jpg)
The rear end
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204054_large.jpg)
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204055_medium.jpg)
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204058_medium.jpg)
MMMM I love me some LSD... 2 way MAZDASPEED
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204066_medium.jpg)
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204065_medium.jpg)
after some sanding and a little primer
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204062_medium.jpg)
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204061_medium.jpg)
and some paint...
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204064_medium.jpg)
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204063_medium.jpg)
Then had to replace the lug bolts for the spacers
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204057_medium.jpg)
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204060_medium.jpg)
Had to do some back yard machining to get them to clear the lower section of the Hub.
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204059_medium.jpg)
Josh
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94' GS - KLZE DD (work log - viewtopic.php?uid=2713&f=46&t=79063&start=0 )
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94' GS - KLZE DD (work log - viewtopic.php?uid=2713&f=46&t=79063&start=0 )
05' MS RX-8 - Parted out and Sold :'(
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Re: Josh's AWD Worklog updated 7/5/11 more pic's added
Well the Down Pipe is almost complete.... 3" down with separate 2" waist gate
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204072_large.jpg)
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204074_medium.jpg)
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204071_large.jpg)
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204072_large.jpg)
![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204073_medium.jpg)
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![Image](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1633/409/4080204074_medium.jpg)
Josh
95' AWD MX-3 RST - (work log - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=73765 )
94' GS - KLZE DD (work log - viewtopic.php?uid=2713&f=46&t=79063&start=0 )
05' MS RX-8 - Parted out and Sold :'(
Feedback - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=49519
Cardomain Page - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/408020
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95' AWD MX-3 RST - (work log - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=73765 )
94' GS - KLZE DD (work log - viewtopic.php?uid=2713&f=46&t=79063&start=0 )
05' MS RX-8 - Parted out and Sold :'(
Feedback - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=49519
Cardomain Page - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/408020
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Re: Josh's AWD Worklog updated 7/11/11 Down Pipe is DONE! mo
looks beautiful!
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Re: Josh's AWD Worklog updated 7/11/11 Down Pipe is DONE! mo
this is a great car when i get back stateside you my friend have inspired me to do a awd klze turbo with my gs
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Re: Josh's AWD Worklog updated 7/11/11 Down Pipe is DONE! mo
Good luck with that one...kulluminati777 wrote:you my friend have inspired me to do a awd klze turbo with my gs
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2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
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2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
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Re: Josh's AWD Worklog updated 7/11/11 Down Pipe is DONE! mo
Nd4SpdSe wrote:Good luck with that one...kulluminati777 wrote:you my friend have inspired me to do a awd klze turbo with my gs
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Re: Josh's AWD Worklog updated 7/11/11 Down Pipe is DONE! mo
Not unless you convert to automatic, and if the AWD trans fits, I know the regular auto KL trans doesn't, I would expect the KL AWD auto to be the same.
1992 Mazda Mx-3 GSR - 2.5L KLZE : Award Winning Show Car & Race Car ['02-'09] (Retired)
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
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Re: Josh's AWD Worklog updated 7/11/11 Down Pipe is DONE! mo
ah ha the no awd klze for me lol but ill be good if i cant just get my hands on a klze when i get back statesideNd4SpdSe wrote:Not unless you convert to automatic, and if the AWD trans fits, I know the regular auto KL trans doesn't, I would expect the KL AWD auto to be the same.
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Re: Josh's AWD Worklog updated 7/11/11 Down Pipe is DONE! mo
The AWD trans did not fit without some manipulation, that is for sure. could it work SURE. If i ever blow the BP, O I Got Ideas.... M62, on a built KL motor, on my AWD chassis. mmmm it would look like sex in the engine bay
Josh
95' AWD MX-3 RST - (work log - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=73765 )
94' GS - KLZE DD (work log - viewtopic.php?uid=2713&f=46&t=79063&start=0 )
05' MS RX-8 - Parted out and Sold :'(
Feedback - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=49519
Cardomain Page - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/408020
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95' AWD MX-3 RST - (work log - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=73765 )
94' GS - KLZE DD (work log - viewtopic.php?uid=2713&f=46&t=79063&start=0 )
05' MS RX-8 - Parted out and Sold :'(
Feedback - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=49519
Cardomain Page - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/408020
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Re: Josh's AWD Worklog updated 7/11/11 Down Pipe is DONE! mo
Ya, but an AWD Manual BP trans is a different story than an AWD Automatic KL trans. The FWD automatics from the KL's apparently don't even work/fit, can't imagine the AWD being any easier. Unless you can fit that BP AWD onto a KL and hopefully it'll still line up the rear drive shaft through the tunnel. Would be the most feasible option, if it can work.
1992 Mazda Mx-3 GSR - 2.5L KLZE : Award Winning Show Car & Race Car ['02-'09] (Retired)
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
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Re: Josh's AWD Worklog updated 11/28/11
Small update for the time being
The difference between the MX-3 frame rail (inner) and the Protege frame rail (outer).
sorry for the kinda crappy pics my phone is on the fritz
![Image](http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae325/josh95mx/IMAG1138.jpg)
![Image](http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae325/josh95mx/IMAG1141.jpg)
Then because I have been thinking about a 5 lug swap, what would my 18" VS XX's look like on the MX...
![Image](http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae325/josh95mx/IMAG1134.jpg)
![Image](http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae325/josh95mx/IMAG1132.jpg)
![Image](http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae325/josh95mx/IMAG1135.jpg)
![Image](http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae325/josh95mx/IMAG1131.jpg)
What do you guys think? Thought impressions on these BIG @$$ wheels under the MX?
more progress pics to follow very soon.
The difference between the MX-3 frame rail (inner) and the Protege frame rail (outer).
sorry for the kinda crappy pics my phone is on the fritz
![Image](http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae325/josh95mx/IMAG1138.jpg)
![Image](http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae325/josh95mx/IMAG1141.jpg)
Then because I have been thinking about a 5 lug swap, what would my 18" VS XX's look like on the MX...
![Image](http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae325/josh95mx/IMAG1134.jpg)
![Image](http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae325/josh95mx/IMAG1132.jpg)
![Image](http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae325/josh95mx/IMAG1135.jpg)
![Image](http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae325/josh95mx/IMAG1131.jpg)
What do you guys think? Thought impressions on these BIG @$$ wheels under the MX?
more progress pics to follow very soon.
Josh
95' AWD MX-3 RST - (work log - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=73765 )
94' GS - KLZE DD (work log - viewtopic.php?uid=2713&f=46&t=79063&start=0 )
05' MS RX-8 - Parted out and Sold :'(
Feedback - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=49519
Cardomain Page - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/408020
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95' AWD MX-3 RST - (work log - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=73765 )
94' GS - KLZE DD (work log - viewtopic.php?uid=2713&f=46&t=79063&start=0 )
05' MS RX-8 - Parted out and Sold :'(
Feedback - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=49519
Cardomain Page - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/408020
Face Book page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mazda-MX- ... 3472959216
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Re: Josh's AWD Worklog updated 7/11/11 Down Pipe is DONE! mo
BTW that's a 255-45-18 ![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
Josh
95' AWD MX-3 RST - (work log - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=73765 )
94' GS - KLZE DD (work log - viewtopic.php?uid=2713&f=46&t=79063&start=0 )
05' MS RX-8 - Parted out and Sold :'(
Feedback - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=49519
Cardomain Page - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/408020
Face Book page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mazda-MX- ... 3472959216
95' AWD MX-3 RST - (work log - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=73765 )
94' GS - KLZE DD (work log - viewtopic.php?uid=2713&f=46&t=79063&start=0 )
05' MS RX-8 - Parted out and Sold :'(
Feedback - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=49519
Cardomain Page - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/408020
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Re: Josh's AWD Worklog updated 12/06/11
^^Kind of surprised no feed back on using the 18" wheels!... ^^
Slight update tho
New, well new to me OE RX8 exhaust tips, so far I have a full 3" SS exhaust (straight threw), and these will finish the look i am going for. I will mount them center underside of the rear bumper. I am going for the straight shot from the exhaust with the least amount of bends. I am not sure about the muffler though I am thinking a 14" polished oval Magnaflow...
any thoughts?
![Image](http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae325/josh95mx/IMAG1146.jpg)
emblems - for my next MX project![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
![Image](http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae325/josh95mx/IMAG1150.jpg)
Slight update tho
New, well new to me OE RX8 exhaust tips, so far I have a full 3" SS exhaust (straight threw), and these will finish the look i am going for. I will mount them center underside of the rear bumper. I am going for the straight shot from the exhaust with the least amount of bends. I am not sure about the muffler though I am thinking a 14" polished oval Magnaflow...
any thoughts?
![Image](http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae325/josh95mx/IMAG1146.jpg)
emblems - for my next MX project
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
![Image](http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae325/josh95mx/IMAG1150.jpg)
Josh
95' AWD MX-3 RST - (work log - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=73765 )
94' GS - KLZE DD (work log - viewtopic.php?uid=2713&f=46&t=79063&start=0 )
05' MS RX-8 - Parted out and Sold :'(
Feedback - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=49519
Cardomain Page - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/408020
Face Book page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mazda-MX- ... 3472959216
95' AWD MX-3 RST - (work log - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=73765 )
94' GS - KLZE DD (work log - viewtopic.php?uid=2713&f=46&t=79063&start=0 )
05' MS RX-8 - Parted out and Sold :'(
Feedback - http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=49519
Cardomain Page - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/408020
Face Book page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mazda-MX- ... 3472959216