It is funny how modifying cars takes on a different feel depending on where the owner is located, different cultures, costs and availability of parts all play their part in the development of a build. However, it still seems that the builder knows what is right for their patch and more importantly, what is not right.
This Mazda6 lives in New York and so it looks like a regular Mazda6 as would have come off the production line, but looks can be deceiving and when you live in a big city it is not always a great idea to show off everything that you have. This car does that well behind the body of a family sedan is the heart and brain of a thoroughbred racing machine.
As you can see from the specifications below, very little work has been done on the exterior, but on contrast to that, the engine and transmission modifications have seen extensive work on them. In fact, the exterior has subtle changes and beautiful coat of paint, so it has not been left out of the build at all.
This model is one of the last first generation Mazda6 to leave the factory, there would have been a choice of 1.8 litre, 2.0 litre, 2.3 litre and 3.0 litre engines, with a four, five or six speed auto, or five and six speed manual gearbox choice. These are front wheel drive cars and the power delivered can vary from around 136 HP to over 300 HP, now that is an exciting ride.
These are the specs and features for the cool Mazda 6 in NY:
CAR MAKE & MODEL – Custom Car Mazda Mazdaspeed6 2007 Pictures
CAR COLOUR – Red
ENGINE MODIFICATIONS – cp forged pistons .020 over, carillo forged rods, arp headstuds & rod bolts, custom fit piston rings, arp main studs, new gaskets, flywheel and crank bolts, rear main seal, crank seal, main/rod/thrust bearings, timed long block, street porting to the head, 3 angle valve job, garrett gt2871r w/ custom oil and coolant lines, protege garage exhaust manifold w/ tial 44m external wastegate, labonte motorsports stage ii methanol injection system, act 6 puck sprung clutch / lightweight flywheel, cp-e stand back pnp v2, cp-e pro fuel controller, cp-e downpipe w/ screamer pipe welded back in, cp-e big turbo inlet pipe, cp-e high flow fuel pump, cp-e nano short ram intake, cp-e front mount intercooler, cp-e no cut flash, cp-e full control control flash, cp-e hks ssqv, cp-e motor mount, corksport catback exhaust, vtcs delete, bsd delete, major upgrades: turbo/port and polish/extrude honed.
TRANSMISSION MODIFICATIONS – twm stage 1 short throw shifter w/ bushings.
SUSPENSION MODIFICATIONS – h&r coilovers, turbine tech rear differential brace .
ALLOY WHEELS – street: advan rz 19 x 8.5 +45, track: evo x stock enkei wheels 18 x 8.5 +38, autoexe lugnuts.
TYRES – 245/35/19 nitto.
BRAKES – brembo gran turismo 4pot bbk w/ cross drilled rotors.
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS – autoexe painted badgeless grill, led tail lights, cp-e tow plate, custom front bumper, custom side skirts, custom rear bumper, custom front bumper, custom rear tail lights.
INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS – cp-e triple gauge pod, defi imperial boost/egt/oil pressure gauges, defi link meter, aem tru-boost ebc, aem wideband uego, recaro speed driver seat, twm desert eagle weighed shift knob.
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Dice i-Mazda/Mazda 3 & 5 /Protege/Tribute/ IPod Adapter w/ Aux Audio Input
Product Description of the iPod Integration Kit for Mazda SAT Systems:
The DICE i-Mazda-R2-5v iPod Integration Kit for Mazda SAT Systems is a factory iPod intergration kit that gives CD quality sound. It can be controlled from the ipod, radio and steering wheel. Supports text on text-capable systems and includes an extra auxiliary input. Connect your iPod to your Mazda’s factory entertainment system and hear what your iPod should sound like in your car. Always keeps your iPod charged and ready to go. Radios with a SAT button will also display text from your iPod allowing you to view song title and artist name right on your radio’s display. (Factory SAT will need to be disconnected.) Features: • Charges the iPod • Direct audio from your iPod to your car radio. • Controls the iPod from the radio controls. • Will work with in-dash CD changers that are part of the main radio. • Gives you an extra audio input as well as the iPod interface. • Compatible with factory navigation systems.
Priced at $118
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Mazda 6 03-07 4dr VFiber PURE-FRP F1 4-piece Body Kit Perfomance Front & Rear bumper cover plus side skirts
Product Description for the kit with F1 Front Bumper, a F1 Rear Bumper, and a pair of F1 Side Skirts:
Kit includes a F1 Front Bumper, a F1 Rear Bumper, and a pair of F1 Side Skirts. Made in durable VFIBER PURE-FRP material. *****All parts are sold “as is” with no implied warranty. Buyer is responsible for all fees concerning installation. All products are considered aftermarket in most states and are for off-road use only. It is advised that you check with your local state laws before the purchase to see if they are legal for highway use in your area. Carro Pacific inc, is not responsible or liable for any damages and/or possible injury incurred upon possible accident due to driver error, bad judgment or incorrect installation. Due to the material used in production, the products may NOT be a direct bolt-on and will require prepping, sanding, shaving, filling gaps, or other extensive body work. These modifications may include removal or cutting of the reinforcement bars. Customer understands the procedure and possible difficulty in installing the body kit. Professional installation is required. Removal of reinforcements, bumpers, turn signals and other safety equipment on the vehicle is the responsibility of the buyer. Carro Pacific inc will not be responsible for the customer’s actions.
Priced at $559
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