Page1: Intro, Wheels and Chassis
Page2: Motor and Drivetrain
Page3: Sound and Styling
Page4: Interior and Other
Page5: HUD Install (Tech article)
Page6: Random Pictures

Page 1: INTRO

This is 'Disturbed', my '97 2.5l V6 Mazda MX6... hope you enjoy my page. I bought the car in 2005 and it's seen a few changes while in my hands. The next few pages will describe my car in a little more detail. I update regulary, usually after a modification. Included are some tech articles that'll help you do it yourself.

Wheels and Tyres

The wheels are STR SF057 in 17". 7.5j wide with a 42 offset.
I originally wrapped them in Falken ZE512 205/40R17. Fantastic tyres in my opinion even if the life was somewhat shorter than expected.

Gone are the Falkens though and I'm trying something else. I was happy with Yokohama's A509 when i had the Pug. So, this time I've changed from the Falken ZE512 and I've fitted a set of Yokohama A539 in a 215/40WR17 size. Not quite as good as the Falkens in the wet but about on par in the dry.

Suspension

Getting hold of a sport suspension kit for the MX was proving to be tiring. Speed Freaks is the distributor for the KoeniC systems and there are headaches involved with getting one for an imported car. I contacted the factory directly and managed to twist their arm into letting me get one of their export kits.

Before

The guys at the KoeniC branch in Springs sorted me out with the fitment and alignment of the suspension. They battled to get the lower shock bolt on the rear left loose. Somebody, somewhere didn’t know their own strength or used an airgun to fasten the mo’fo. Upon inspection, they found that the front right shock was on it’s way out. That will be replaced soon though.

Doing the alignment and a pic of the motor. I've only had time to do the induction. Omicron Racing with a PPR filter, more on page two.

The KoeniC kit takes about 2 weeks to settle, so it’s not going to settle much more than what it has. Ride height has dropped by a fair amount. Silly me, I didn’t measure the ride height before fitting the kit. At the moment these are the measurements.

Front: 620mm
Rear: 645mm

(Measured from the ground to the wheel arch, through the centre of the wheel.)

The ride is somewhat firmer but not uncomfortable in the least bit. This is pretty surprising as I am on 40 profile tyres. Cornering has surprised me. I have this one on ramp that I take on a daily basis where my exit speed is usually in the region of 110 km/h (69mph). After sorting the suspension (and letting it settle a touch) I exited the same turn at 140 km/h (88mph) and still had plenty grip in reserve.

The body roll has decreased dramatically. I've fitted a front strut brace. An aluminum one from Yatama.

Random Photos

New and old. My previous MX on the right (now my Dad's one). This is after the kit has been fitted. The coils have settled in since and the car is a fair amount lower than in this photo.