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    April 2008 ROTM - marlonthegreat

    Alright everybody, pay attention carefully. What you see in this thread is what everybody hopes to build their car into. A true race/track/street car. As you look at the mods and the pictures you can just imagine the late night modifications, the blood, sweet, and tires, and the patient waiting, and above all, the money that it took to put this car together. I stand up and applaud marlonthegreat on this awe-inspiring build.

    CONGRATS on the win!

    THE CHARIOT OF FIRE AND ICE











    ENGINE

    1840cc in-line four cylinder, 16 valve DOHC Turbocharged and Intercooled BPT engine
    IHI RHF6 VJ20 roller bearing turbo
    Limited Slip Differential
    48”x12’x3” front mount intercooler
    Greddy Type-R Blow-Off Valve
    ARC stainless steel air filter
    Custom cold air intake
    Custom 3” mandrel bent exhaust
    Custom 2.5” stainless steel mandrel bent intercooler pipes
    Custom 4AWG grounding kit
    JDM G-TR/X upper strut bar
    Mazdaspeed High Volt Silicone Wires
    Mazdaspeed Oil filler cap
    Mazdaspeed 1.3 bar radiator cap
    Simota red silicone hoses
    EFX battery terminal


    EXTERIOR

    K92 black K0-2M body paint
    Mazdaspeed front bumper with Foglamps
    JDM hood with scoop
    JDM sunroof
    JDM rear garnish
    JDM rear bumper
    Custom side skirts
    Custom rear skirt
    Retractable side mirrors
    side marker
    EGR rear visor
    Bosch AM/FM antenna


    INTERIOR

    Mazdaspeed Steering Wheel
    Mazdaspeed Horn Botton
    Mazdaspeed Shift knob
    Mazdaspeed Race Pedals
    Pacesetter Short Shifter
    Autometer A/F Gauge
    Autometer Boost Gauge
    Autometer Oil Temperatue Gauge
    Autometer Oil Pressure Gauge
    Indiglo gauge with brush aluminum panel
    Apex-I turbo timer, A/F, O2 and Voltmeter
    Pivot Shift Lamp
    Pivot Raizen Volt Stabilizer
    Custom Race/bucket seats with Mazdaspeed logo
    Custom A-pillar gauge pod
    Custom carbon fiber finish dashboard panel, shift lever, cupholder, arm rest & console cover
    Custom titanium finish side door panel, dashboard trim and rear deck


    MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT

    Pioneer DEH- P9650 Head unit
    Audiocontrol DQX stereo 1/3 octave digital crossover and 31 band equalizer
    DLS Ultimate A-Series A7 “The Big Five” 4x60w + 1x300w power amplifier
    DLS Ultimate A-Series A2 “The Mid Stereo” 2 x 85 W power amplifier
    DLS Classic CA41 amplifier
    DLS Ultimate Iridium series 6.5” midbass
    DLS Ultimate Iridium series 3” midrange
    DLS Ultimate Iridium series 2” tweeters
    DLS Classic B6 rear fill
    JL Audio 13W6v2 13” subwoofer
    Eccosse cs2.3 midbass speaker wires
    Audience midrange and tweeter wires
    Stinger 5 farads pro hybrid capacitor
    Lightning Audio Strike Fuse Distribution Block
    Lightning Audio Strike Ground Distribution Block
    Lightning Audio Strike Main fuse holder
    Puresonic 1/0 AWG main power cable
    Puresonic 4AWG power and ground cables
    Custom fiberglass in titanium silver trunkwork, side door panel and rear deck
    Custom spare tire conversion
    Custom trunk and side door deadening
    Custom neon and strobe lighting


    SUSPENSION & WHEELS

    D2 Racing Type Street 36-way adjustable coilover
    Custom front lower strutbar
    Custom front lower strutbar
    JDM 12” front slotted and ventilated disc brake
    JDM 11” rear slotted disc brake
    EBC Greenstuff pads
    Stainless Braided Brake Hoses
    Lenso RS5 18” wheels
    Nankang Sport II 215/35/18 tires


    EXHAUST

    HKS Super Dragger 3” Turbo Muffler
    Custom 3” full exhaust
    Custom 3” resonator


    About the owner


    Even up until now I can remember the day when I acquired this car – 11 October 1997. It was a gift from my parents when I entered law school. This car was one of the few units left of its class and body since its introduction in the Philippine market in the year 1994.


    This car has come a long way from the looks, features and specifications it had from the time it came out of the casa. At first, the basic exterior modifications where done; JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) front and rear bumpers, headlights, grille and hood were bolted on to change the stereotype look it had. Over-sized 17” inch wheels wrapped in low profile tires replaced the standard 13” alloy rims. Back then, it was very difficult to source out these JDM parts. Hence, having them would mean a unique look for your car.


    However, I was not contented with how the car looked like since its uniqueness was starting to diminish due to the surge of Japanese surplus car parts in the country where such rare parts were already being imported. Hence, bolting on a body kit was proper at that time. The car started out with a full body kit. But I had to return the previous look it had since it was so low-strung that I often end up scraping the pavement due to the road conditions here in the Philippines. It was financially challenging for a student at that time to spend a lot of money with the local paint shop.


    After the exterior modifications, I then focused on the car’s audio set up. It was unfortunate that the car came out of the casa with no stereo whatsoever or even a complimentary transistor radio. I had to convince my parents how bored I am when driving to school without one hence they bought me a decent audio set up.


    The effort put into the car was left unnoticed. It was this time that I was recruited by Andy in joining the Protégé Tech Philippines. I immediately signed up and attended the monthly meets of the club due to my interest in further enhancing my knowledge about my car.


    I then got interested in experimenting with my car. Consequently, from a standard B3 1300cc single overhead (SOHC) carburetor powered engine, into a B5 1500cc double overhead (DOHC), EFI powered engine, the car had its first engine transplant.


    For a little while modifications to the car came to a minimum because I had to study and prepare for the Bar Examinations. After establishing a career, this was the time where more serious stuff was made to the car.


    Firstly, I never seem to get enough of good, quality and superb music. Due to such interest, where the roots can be traced way back college days when I was a member of a band, I had my first (and the last…I hope…not) major audio project.


    The old audio set up my parents bought me was totally taken out. The outdated Pioneer KEH-6650 head unit was replaced with a Pioneer DEH-P9650MP. The MB Quart 2216C separates were substituted by DLS Iridium 3-way speakers and the Alpine V12 amplifiers were traded in for DLS power amps. There is a 13” JL Audio W6 subwoofer sitting in the trunk. While the heart of the system is the Audiocontrol DQX 1/3 octave digital crossover and 31-band graphic equalizer. The components mentioned above were carefully chosen for a specific purpose – sound quality.


    All fiberworks consisting of the trunk and rear deck including the design of the dashboard were conceptualized by yours truly. Carbon fiber finish of all interior, dashboard, A-pillars and trunk, courtesy of A-toy, a local modification shop. You can visit the car’s web page at www.cardomain.com/id/marlonthegreat for details on the car’s audio installation.


    Secondly, towards the end of 2004, the car had another engine transplant. An 1800cc DOHC turbocharged and intercooled BPT engine replaced the 1500cc B5 engine. Upgrades like the air-to-air front mounted intercooler (48”x12”x3”) and 3” mandrel bent exhaust were fitted to increase boost of up to levels of 15psi. Large 12” ventilated rotor discs and 11” rear discs replaced the factory standard brake kits. Likewise, the car has undergone upgrades in the suspension department where the old Jamex lowering spring was replaced with D2 type street 36 way coilovers.


    I was asked whether I will give up the car one day and trade it in for another. My answer simply – this car is for keeps. At the beginning this narration was entitled “My Chariot of Fire and Ice.” It’s a full packaged rolled into one, not just for “show” but may likewise “go” if the need demands. All told, in latin there is a maxim which says: Res ipsa loquitor – The thing speaks for itself, need I say more.
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    I've decided that my car is a girl, she's picky as hell, won't listen to me, always wants to fight me, and when i give her presents it's never good enough and she always wants more.


    <-"Will be the death of this forum"



    #2
    nice car ... but ?? "IHI RHF6 VJ20 roller bearing turbo "

    the vj20 is a RHB52 standard bearing turbo

    the vj23 (GTR) turbo is the RHF6
    Escort GTR -- 11.87 @ 117.6 mph -- 320 HP / 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 23 PSI
    ... The first FWD BG with a Toyota E153 transmission conversion in the USA!
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      #3
      Great work on the car! A wonderful machine!

      The brakes, are they 12 inch aftermaket of sorts or the 10.25 inch factory brakes on some BGs? We are always looking for upgrades to our brake system.

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        #4
        Well deserved win. More info on the brakes as Lex stated. Any future plans on a bigger turbo?
        1993 Protege LX-Midnight's shadow SOLD
        1996 Honda CBR600-Wrecked. Damn Honda crippled me
        2002 mazda MPV-family truckster SOLD
        2010 VW routon

        Originally posted by jay
        .....they totally underestimated the number of gearheads such as myself that have families but refuse to grow the hell up and stop playing with cars, or that otherwise see the utility of having 4 doors. Obviously I ain't alone, as there are a helluva lotta sti and evo here. Bueler? Beuler? Mazda? Mazda?

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          #5
          Originally posted by therieldeal View Post
          nice car ... but ?? "IHI RHF6 VJ20 roller bearing turbo "

          the vj20 is a RHB52 standard bearing turbo

          the vj23 (GTR) turbo is the RHF6
          thanks for the correction

          many thanks as well to those who voted and to "martiniac" the one who made the nomination, thanks man!
          Last edited by marlonthegreat; 04-03-2008, 07:19 AM.
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            #6
            oh i meant/forgot to ask, which turbo are you actually running? its kinda hard to see in the pictures
            Escort GTR -- 11.87 @ 117.6 mph -- 320 HP / 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 23 PSI
            ... The first FWD BG with a Toyota E153 transmission conversion in the USA!
            Looking for BP x Toyota E153 adapter plates? PM me or contact me on Facebook: Riel Performance Parts

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              #7
              Very nice BG. Congrats.

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                #8
                Originally posted by therieldeal View Post
                oh i meant/forgot to ask, which turbo are you actually running? its kinda hard to see in the pictures
                the vj20 from a GTX
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by marlonthegreat View Post
                  the vj20 from a GTX
                  Marlon can you get me GTR side door mouldings!?...

                  hah sorry to go off topic..NICE BG AGAIN!!!

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                    #10
                    whats a jdm hood?

                    and why do you list jdm rear bumper and garnish?
                    Beater=/= Sleeper

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by SPENONE View Post
                      Marlon can you get me GTR side door mouldings!?...

                      hah sorry to go off topic..NICE BG AGAIN!!!
                      sorry man, the GTR variant did not come out here in our country or even an imported one, but I think a friend of mine who sells surplus parts from Japan has the same door mouldings but from a sedan (4 door), will check
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                        #12
                        Awesome ride and a well deserved win!! My jaw dropped the first time I laid eyes on the image of this car... I find myself lost in the pics to this day.

                        Congratulations!!!!
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                          #13
                          love the BG for life congrats on the win



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                          ~~~~~~~~> Thanks again to member gooseinyou for the familia garnish <~~~~~~~~

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                            #14
                            very nice
                            I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

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                              #15
                              congrats!
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