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!
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.
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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