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Old 01-24-2014, 01:26 AM   #3
Vansquish
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Well, it's been a few years since I've updated this thread with any new material. As it sits now, my 2006 MS6 has ~112k miles, and has had a host updates and repairs in the last few years.

In no particular order, these are the things I've had to replace/warranty/repair:
- Transmission top seal
- Passenger-side motor mount
- All of the front suspension bushings
- 1 full set of brake pads, and the front rotors (not too bad, given that the car has so many miles)
- Front splitter
- Thermostat
- Key fob
- 2 sets of spark plugs (1-step colder than stock)
...and soon I'll have to do the VVT Actuator (for which I have an upgraded unit), timing chain, and the chain guides.

With respect to modifications I've made:
- I installed the bracketry, latches, and release mechanisms for the fold-down rear seats.
- JBR Rear motor mount (80 duro)
- JBR Short shift plate
- JBR shifter counterweight
- Torque Solutions Shifter Base Bushings
- Custom Performance Engineering Short-Ram Intake with AEM 21-2038DK filter
- Corksport Turbo Inlet Pipe
- ETS Top-Mount Intercooler (3.25" thick)
- M2 Downpipe with Magnaflow High-Flow Cat
- Autotech High Pressure Fuel Pump internals
- PTP PCV pill
- E4 Performance Weighted Shift Knob
- Added an auxiliary port
- TopGaiters Leather shift boot/handbrake boot/armrest cover
- Cobb AccessPort with a home-grown tune
- RX8 wheels with Continental Extreme Contact DWS 225/45/18 (winter setup)
- OEM wheels with Bridgestone RE040 225/45/18 (summer setup)

At the moment, the car puts down 295 whp and 335 wtq at 18.5psi of boost. Furthermore, even tuned, I manage 32mpg on the highway (U.S. Gallons), and the best I've ever managed is 37.5mpg on a highway trip following a semi for a significant portion of the trip.











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