The new whip!

JohnnyT · 08-19-2008, 12:29 AM

Well as some of you may know, I got rid of the S10 about a year and a half ago. Since then I was rockin' my mom's old 2000 Camry. Well, now that I'm out of college and sporting a job, I bought a new (well, almost) car with the first paycheck. It's a 2006 MazdaSpeed 6. 274 awhp, turbo I4, tons of fun and good for winter. Minor plans for now, we'll see how addicted I get to boost. Here's some pics a couple Mazda friends took for me, let me know what you guys think:

malcolm H · 08-19-2008, 01:36 AM

nice choice.

327 · 08-19-2008, 02:30 AM

Nice car just not a fan of imports

Ptown · 08-19-2008, 02:32 AM

Not a sedan man myself, but still looks good.

s10fan2000 · 08-19-2008, 01:28 PM

ncie practical car man. looks good. looks like your ready to start a family!

j/k man. good choice.

JohnnyT · 08-19-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by s10fan2000

ncie practical car man. looks good. looks like your ready to start a family! j/k man. good choice.

We'll see how long it stays practical lol.
Family = do not want.

Dvst8r · 08-19-2008, 03:02 PM

i like those cars. I didn't know they came turbo.

JohnnyT · 08-19-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dvst8r

i like those cars. I didn't know they came turbo.

Just for 2 years. It was made to "compete" I guess you could say (even though it'd get killed) with the Evo and STi. Mazda added a nicer interior and subtle looks to head after the corporate business people who wanted the sports sedan without the OMGWTFBBW!!eleven!!11!!! spoiler and cheap-ass interior.

You didn't know they were turbo'd because Mazda didn't market the car worth a shit, and they only made like 5k of them per year so you don't see them too much.

It does the job for me, it'll be a fun little project to work on.

s10madman · 08-19-2008, 03:32 PM

i love the mazda 6. my buddie has a mazda speed 3 and holy ish does that car move! i'm not one to sit around and talk trash about imports. imports are great as long as they're done nice and clean (non-ricer).

JohnnyT · 08-19-2008, 04:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by s10madman

i love the mazda 6. my buddie has a mazda speed 3 and holy ish does that car move! i'm not one to sit around and talk trash about imports. imports are great as long as they're done nice and clean (non-ricer).

If they didn't make the Speed3s a damn wagon I would've considered it. However with the nasty winter we had last year the AWD is nice considering the amount I travel for my job. Launching is fun too

jakethegriff · 08-19-2008, 04:26 PM

black dog road eh?

haha what happened to the Vette man?

JohnnyT · 08-19-2008, 04:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jakethegriff

black dog road eh?

haha what happened to the Vette man?

You got it sir.

I didn't go with the 'vette for so many reasons. 1.) It was getting late in the season 2.) I'd be pissed having it in storage for 6-8 months after just a few months of owning it 3.) This was over $10k cheaper 4.) This is much more practical for year-round driving 5.) I need to move out, then comes the REAL fun.

sdime98 · 08-19-2008, 04:44 PM

as long as you like it..at least you got black.

lowcherrydime · 08-19-2008, 05:01 PM

i like it

JohnnyT · 08-19-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sdime98

as long as you like it..at least you got black.

Um... yeah? Hence why I bought the damn thing lol.

sdime98 · 08-19-2008, 05:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JohnnyT

Um... yeah? Hence why I bought the damn thing lol.

hence why i was just being nice, despite the fact i didn't like it, but i'm not big on mazda's anyways.

next time, i'll just break it out with a "zomfg gtfo."

jakethegriff · 08-19-2008, 05:25 PM

still wanna line em up Johnny?

JohnnyT · 08-19-2008, 05:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jakethegriff

still wanna line em up Johnny?

I'm down. It's about 220 awhp, plus they're heavy as hell. Damn AWD is fun but it comes at a price!

jakethegriff · 08-19-2008, 05:36 PM

Yeah, I worked for mazda for like 3 years, and i got to drive them all the time when they first came out.

lowcherrydime · 08-19-2008, 05:41 PM

how much are your payments if you dont mind me asking.

JohnnyT · 08-19-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lowcherrydime

how much are your payments if you dont mind me asking.

Shy of $300. My rent payment in college was $315 so it was a justifiable expense.

JohnnyT · 08-19-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jakethegriff

Yeah, I worked for mazda for like 3 years, and i got to drive them all the time when they first came out.

What'd ya think?

jakethegriff · 08-19-2008, 05:48 PM

their a decent car, I like driving turbo cars, and the AWD is nice. Just not my style is all.

lowcherrydime · 08-19-2008, 05:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JohnnyT

Shy of $300. My rent payment in college was $315 so it was a justifiable expense.

damn that aint bad. i've been getting into turbos ever since i started hanging out with some import guys. how much psi can it push.

JohnnyT · 08-19-2008, 05:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lowcherrydime

damn that aint bad. i've been getting into turbos ever since i started hanging out with some import guys. how much psi can it push.

I have damn good credit lol. Stock internals I've seen up to 22-23 psi on an upgraded turbo, stock turbo they're pushing about 15-16 psi and can safely run at 17-18 psi.

JohnnyT · 08-19-2008, 05:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jakethegriff

their a decent car, I like driving turbo cars, and the AWD is nice. Just not my style is all.

They weren't mine either, but I grew on the subtleties of it. I <3 boost!

lowcherrydime · 08-19-2008, 05:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JohnnyT

I have damn good credit lol. Stock internals I've seen up to 22-23 psi on an upgraded turbo, stock turbo they're pushing about 15-16 psi and can safely run at 17-18 psi.

holy hell! be careful man lol.

JohnnyT · 08-19-2008, 06:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lowcherrydime

holy hell! be careful man lol.

After 5k rpm they pretty much quit (damn throttle plate won't open up anymore), but there's a company that cracked the code in the ECU and for $400 the ECU reflash opens the plate, netting 10 awhp, and 50 tq!

These DISI engines are torque monsters (relatively speaking for a 4 cyl. of course), and they're a blast to drive.

JohnnyT · 08-19-2008, 07:01 PM

Here's my rear:

malcolm H · 08-19-2008, 10:30 PM

do yourself a favor and tint those tails.

08-19-2008, 12:29 AM	#1
JohnnyT Credit Bush Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,643 Location: Lakeville, MN User is: OffLine	The new whip! Well as some of you may know, I got rid of the S10 about a year and a half ago. Since then I was rockin' my mom's old 2000 Camry. Well, now that I'm out of college and sporting a job, I bought a new (well, almost) car with the first paycheck. It's a 2006 MazdaSpeed 6. 274 awhp, turbo I4, tons of fun and good for winter. Minor plans for now, we'll see how addicted I get to boost. Here's some pics a couple Mazda friends took for me, let me know what you guys think:
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08-19-2008, 01:36 AM	#2
malcolm H Layin hard on 20s Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,571 Location: Lexington, SC User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! nice choice.
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08-19-2008, 02:30 AM	#3
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08-19-2008, 02:32 AM	#4
Ptown Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 334 Location: Midland, MI User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! Not a sedan man myself, but still looks good.
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08-19-2008, 01:28 PM	#5
s10fan2000 is s10-less... Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 12,345 Location: macon, ga. User is: Online	Re: The new whip! ncie practical car man. looks good. looks like your ready to start a family! j/k man. good choice.
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08-19-2008, 02:59 PM	#6
JohnnyT Credit Bush Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,643 Location: Lakeville, MN User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! Quote: Originally Posted by s10fan2000 ncie practical car man. looks good. looks like your ready to start a family! j/k man. good choice. We'll see how long it stays practical lol. Family = do not want.
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08-19-2008, 03:02 PM	#7
Dvst8r Get some Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 975 Location: Repping Louisville User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! i like those cars. I didn't know they came turbo.
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08-19-2008, 03:32 PM	#8
JohnnyT Credit Bush Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,643 Location: Lakeville, MN User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! Quote: Originally Posted by Dvst8r i like those cars. I didn't know they came turbo. Just for 2 years. It was made to "compete" I guess you could say (even though it'd get killed) with the Evo and STi. Mazda added a nicer interior and subtle looks to head after the corporate business people who wanted the sports sedan without the OMGWTFBBW!!eleven!!11!!! spoiler and cheap-ass interior. You didn't know they were turbo'd because Mazda didn't market the car worth a shit, and they only made like 5k of them per year so you don't see them too much. It does the job for me, it'll be a fun little project to work on.
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08-19-2008, 03:32 PM	#9
s10madman s10madman with a mitsu?? Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 215 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! i love the mazda 6. my buddie has a mazda speed 3 and holy ish does that car move! i'm not one to sit around and talk trash about imports. imports are great as long as they're done nice and clean (non-ricer).
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08-19-2008, 04:21 PM	#10
JohnnyT Credit Bush Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,643 Location: Lakeville, MN User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! Quote: Originally Posted by s10madman i love the mazda 6. my buddie has a mazda speed 3 and holy ish does that car move! i'm not one to sit around and talk trash about imports. imports are great as long as they're done nice and clean (non-ricer). If they didn't make the Speed3s a damn wagon I would've considered it. However with the nasty winter we had last year the AWD is nice considering the amount I travel for my job. Launching is fun too
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08-19-2008, 04:26 PM	#11
jakethegriff All up in your shit Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 20,737 Location: Lakeville, MN User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! black dog road eh? haha what happened to the Vette man?
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08-19-2008, 04:41 PM	#12
JohnnyT Credit Bush Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,643 Location: Lakeville, MN User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! Quote: Originally Posted by jakethegriff black dog road eh? haha what happened to the Vette man? You got it sir. I didn't go with the 'vette for so many reasons. 1.) It was getting late in the season 2.) I'd be pissed having it in storage for 6-8 months after just a few months of owning it 3.) This was over $10k cheaper 4.) This is much more practical for year-round driving 5.) I need to move out, then comes the REAL fun.
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08-19-2008, 04:44 PM	#13
sdime98 Carolina S-Series Mod. Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 46,534 Location: Laurel Hill, NC User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! as long as you like it..at least you got black.
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08-19-2008, 05:01 PM	#14
lowcherrydime truth Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23,799 Location: arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! i like it
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08-19-2008, 05:11 PM	#15
JohnnyT Credit Bush Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,643 Location: Lakeville, MN User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! Quote: Originally Posted by sdime98 as long as you like it..at least you got black. Um... yeah? Hence why I bought the damn thing lol.
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08-19-2008, 05:17 PM	#16
sdime98 Carolina S-Series Mod. Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 46,534 Location: Laurel Hill, NC User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! Quote: Originally Posted by JohnnyT Um... yeah? Hence why I bought the damn thing lol. hence why i was just being nice, despite the fact i didn't like it, but i'm not big on mazda's anyways. next time, i'll just break it out with a "zomfg gtfo."
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08-19-2008, 05:25 PM	#17
jakethegriff All up in your shit Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 20,737 Location: Lakeville, MN User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! still wanna line em up Johnny?
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08-19-2008, 05:31 PM	#18
JohnnyT Credit Bush Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,643 Location: Lakeville, MN User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! Quote: Originally Posted by jakethegriff still wanna line em up Johnny? I'm down. It's about 220 awhp, plus they're heavy as hell. Damn AWD is fun but it comes at a price!
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08-19-2008, 05:36 PM	#19
jakethegriff All up in your shit Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 20,737 Location: Lakeville, MN User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! Yeah, I worked for mazda for like 3 years, and i got to drive them all the time when they first came out.
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08-19-2008, 05:41 PM	#20
lowcherrydime truth Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23,799 Location: arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! how much are your payments if you dont mind me asking.
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08-19-2008, 05:46 PM	#21
JohnnyT Credit Bush Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,643 Location: Lakeville, MN User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! Quote: Originally Posted by lowcherrydime how much are your payments if you dont mind me asking. Shy of $300. My rent payment in college was $315 so it was a justifiable expense.
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08-19-2008, 05:48 PM	#23
jakethegriff All up in your shit Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 20,737 Location: Lakeville, MN User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! their a decent car, I like driving turbo cars, and the AWD is nice. Just not my style is all.
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08-19-2008, 05:49 PM	#24
lowcherrydime truth Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23,799 Location: arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! Quote: Originally Posted by JohnnyT Shy of $300. My rent payment in college was $315 so it was a justifiable expense. damn that aint bad. i've been getting into turbos ever since i started hanging out with some import guys. how much psi can it push.
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08-19-2008, 05:54 PM	#25
JohnnyT Credit Bush Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,643 Location: Lakeville, MN User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! Quote: Originally Posted by lowcherrydime damn that aint bad. i've been getting into turbos ever since i started hanging out with some import guys. how much psi can it push. I have damn good credit lol. Stock internals I've seen up to 22-23 psi on an upgraded turbo, stock turbo they're pushing about 15-16 psi and can safely run at 17-18 psi.
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08-19-2008, 05:56 PM	#26
JohnnyT Credit Bush Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,643 Location: Lakeville, MN User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! Quote: Originally Posted by jakethegriff their a decent car, I like driving turbo cars, and the AWD is nice. Just not my style is all. They weren't mine either, but I grew on the subtleties of it. I <3 boost!
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08-19-2008, 06:01 PM	#28
JohnnyT Credit Bush Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,643 Location: Lakeville, MN User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! Quote: Originally Posted by lowcherrydime holy hell! be careful man lol. After 5k rpm they pretty much quit (damn throttle plate won't open up anymore), but there's a company that cracked the code in the ECU and for $400 the ECU reflash opens the plate, netting 10 awhp, and 50 tq! These DISI engines are torque monsters (relatively speaking for a 4 cyl. of course), and they're a blast to drive.
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08-19-2008, 07:01 PM	#29
JohnnyT Credit Bush Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,643 Location: Lakeville, MN User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! Here's my rear:
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08-19-2008, 10:30 PM	#30
malcolm H Layin hard on 20s Age: 26 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,571 Location: Lexington, SC User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip! do yourself a favor and tint those tails.
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08-19-2008, 11:20 PM	#31
JohnnyT Credit Bush Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,643 Location: Lakeville, MN User is: OffLine	Re: The new whip!