Specs on the car before hand.

MazdaPi's Car~~~

Model : GT
Year: 2009
Mileage : 238000 kms or 150000 miles approx.
Cosmetic Condition : Good, better than you'd think for a car with this many miles.
Mechanical Condition : Needs improvement...
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Color: Titanium Gray
Prior Mods: Eibach Lowering Springs, HID fog lights, and DIY lower the seat mod, diy weld clutch bracket, kiwi II OBD plug in thingy + REV, headunit with nav, backup camera, upgraded interior lights and trunk lights, BHR ignition kit/wires - coils and LS2 Coils, Upgraded Starter, Redtop Battery

MazdaPi~~~

Name: Darien Schettler
Age : 23
Education : Completing a second degree in Mechanical Engineering after completing an honours in a dual major in Biology and Mathematics
Experience : Tinkered a lot on a Mazda 3 (most involved work was a clutch swap), but essentially none

Plans for the Car~~~

Short Term :
1. New clutch kit will be going in November 8th in my garage back home, at that time I will also be bringing home an r3 engine (50000 kms) as my current engine is beginning to get signs of low compression (I will post up the compression results at a later date).
2. New master and slave cylinders will be going in (as well as all clutch accessory parts including tob, pilot, etc.), new ss clutch and brake lines as well will go in on the weekend of the 8th.
3. Possibly replace the transmission or just the trans-axle if it is damaged although it's difficult to tell at this point as the car is not driveable due to a detonated pilot bearing.
4. Possibly doing an engine swap by the end of November, it depends on the weather and how the car drives after the first repairs are completed and all fluids are flushed and replaced.

Long Term :
1. I will be attempting to repair any damage to the old engine (240000km one) and after that is completed I will be figuring out how to turbocharge the series II engine. A lot of learning has to happen between now and this point and I am very aware of that.

2. Customizing Headlights and flushing and sealing taillights properly.

3.. All the cosmetic **** inside and out. (Anodized Teal Accents probably)

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That's the basics, I will take meticulous photos every step of the way if possible, and I will write out the best DIY's as I can as I go. I will be using all of the previous resources available online currently to do all the jobs so I hope that things will go smoothly. If they don't though, at least people will see where I had trouble and hopefully that will aid them in the future. I'm not a mechanic nor am I very mechanically inclined but I have persistence and I learn quickly, I will use all the resources I can and learn as much as I can before doing anything I'm not prepared for. I have extensively read the forums and will continue to educate myself on rotary specific things as well as all other mechanical and FI related things. I have access to machining shops, welding shops, lifts, tools, etc as my school is pretty cool... hoping to do most of it in my garage though.

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I will post some pics shortly of the base car before hand. I have no idea how to do a good build thread so if you have any recommendations or criticism PLEASE PLEASE PM me and do not trash the thread with negativity on the thread. I will also be reading other build threads for inspiration and knowledge. I will welcome all everyone has to offer as long as it is constructive. If you just want to watch or offer positive comments feel free to comment on the thread.

Cheers

 

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