cp-e questions from total noob

[yang_jackson]

i have owned my 09 speed 3 for 3 weeks now. dont know much about cars except from what i have read on a couple forums. so i have a few questions i hope to get answered. i am interested in a sri, fmic, and mounts (rear and tranny). i know cp-e makes the fmic, rear mount, and is working on the passanger/tranny mount. do they make an sri? is that what the nano is? also, will i need a tune if i add these onto my speed? thanks in advance yall. i put in the oem coinholder and all of a sudden, i feel the need to get the 3 things mentioned above.

[phailerider]

yes the nano is the short ram intake!! and no...you will not need a tune with those mods you mention. the factory ecu is more than capable of figuring that all out.

however.... a tune would be a wonderful way to balance things out and still make even MORE power if you wanted it....

[2008speed3]

Originally Posted by yang_jackson i have owned my 09 speed 3 for 3 weeks now. dont know much about cars except from what i have read on a couple forums. so i have a few questions i hope to get answered. i am interested in a sri, fmic, and mounts (rear and tranny). i know cp-e makes the fmic, rear mount, and is working on the passanger/tranny mount. do they make an sri? is that what the nano is? also, will i need a tune if i add these onto my speed? thanks in advance yall. i put in the oem coinholder and all of a sudden, i feel the need to get the 3 things mentioned above.

I just got a NANO (sri) from palerider. Fit and finish great, price excellent.

Give him a PM and he will hook you up.

[SneakyP86]

If your gonna get the Nano toy might as well go ahead and finish that part out by getting NVISCID inlet pipe also.

[yang_jackson]

what is the inlet pipe for? and i tried pm'ing palerider, but i dont have enough posts. a message comes up that i need at least 15 posts to pm people.

[danesti]

well reply to your self a few times in this thread... (i dont get that rule)
the inlet pipe is in between the SRI and the inlet of the turbo.
the stock inlet pipe is a pancaked, pinched, tiny lil thing that just screams replace me with something less restrictive.
faster spool time..
i agree... replace both at the same time. might as well

[doubleflusher]

Originally Posted by yang_jackson what is the inlet pipe for? and i tried pm'ing palerider, but i dont have enough posts. a message comes up that i need at least 15 posts to pm people.

Donate http://www.mazdaspeedforum.org/forum/foru...hp?do=donation

and buy some decals

[phillyb]

word

[phillyb]

you fucking idiot. that's not exactly what dane meant. maybe it is making dane an idiot too. but you shouldn't spam shit like that cause i will groan you, and report you and if i were still mod, i'd ban you. so fuck you idiot

[mexicant]

I will groan you so hard

[atomicms3]

Originally Posted by phillyb you fucking idiot. that's not exactly what dane meant. maybe it is making dane an idiot too. but you shouldn't spam shit like that cause i will groan you, and report you and if i were still mod, i'd ban you. so fuck you idiot

Meh, fuck it.

[phillyb]

thanks a lot joe :eyeroll:

[kingpin748]

Ooooh, we're groaning people!

I'm in!

[phillyb]

kingpin is my favorite person on the internet

[atomicms3]

lol

[danesti]

i really dont understand the logic on that rule...
happy you upped your able to contact randy and get some parts.

[yang_jackson]

dam. whats the harm? didnt mean to get your panties in a bunch, phillyb. anyway, bein that cobb parts are less expensive, whats the upside to buying cp-e?

[danesti]

i love cpe.
but i like the cobb sri better.
you cant go wrong either way

[rhyick]

Yeah I have to deal with that rule too. I don't understand it. I guess it's so people can't register and just harass people but it's kind of annoying when you're trying to legitimately contact someone to purchase things.

[yang_jackson]

dood. i started this thread. i dont give a flying flip if you do all 15 posts on here if it suits you. its retarded that people actually get upset about it. how does it effect them?

anyway, im stoked to get this first mod done. when i got the car, i told myself i wasnt gonna do anything except motor mounts until the warranty was up. not the case. i installed an oem coinholder and after that, i decided i NEED some power mods. anyway, i see future paychecks going into my ride. now if palerider would just pm me back so we can get the ball rollin!

[yang_jackson]

so i pulled the trigger! paid for the nano and inlet today. palerider is shipping them out next tuesday! hopefully i can borrow tools and find a space to work on it. anyone in bay area ca wanna help a noob out?

[danesti]

congrats bro have fun.
tools youll need.
10mm wrench/socket
phillips head/ flat head screw drivers.
needle nose pliers.

[atomicms3]

Originally Posted by yang_jackson so i pulled the trigger! paid for the nano and inlet today. palerider is shipping them out next tuesday! hopefully i can borrow tools and find a space to work on it. anyone in bay area ca wanna help a noob out?

If you want to do yourself a big favor, pick up a basic set of tools from Lowes, Home Depot, or Sears, consisting of the following:

A metric socket set, consisting of (at least):

• 3/8" Drive ratchet
• one or two 3/8" drive extensions (long and short, or just long)
• 3/8" drive sockets from 10mm-19mm
• 3/8" to 1/4" reducer
• 1/4" drive sockets from 6mm to 13mm
• many sets will also include a spark plug socket - if yours does not, then buy one!

3/8" drive metric allen drivers, or at the very least a set of metric allen wrenches (at least up to 6mm)

A screwdriver set (size 0, 1, and 2 phillips, and two or more flathead sizes)

A metric box wrench set, from 10mm-19mm (I prefer Gearwrenches or the equivalent)

Needlenose pliers

slip-joint or linemans pliers

water pump pliers (medium, about 3" max opening)

one or two vise grips (small to medium)


And, if you want to add more necessary tools later on (or as projects demand), consider the following:

3/8" drive torque wrench (the largest range you can find - remember, the top and bottom 15% or so can't be considered accurate)

1/4" driver handle (to turn your 1/4" sockets into a nutdriver)

T handle allen wrenches (metric, of course)

deadblow hammer

Mechanix Gloves

Don't forget a box or bag to store it all in! You can probably outfit yourself quite well for all your DIY car needs for under $200, including the bag and gloves. For example, here is a potential shopping list from Sears.

Craftsman 140 pc. Mechanics Tool Set, Metric - Model 33941 at Sears.com

That set is $199, but I've often seen them on sale for at least 25% off. Add in a basic screwdriver set, some pliers, and a bag/box and you're good to go. If you want a more economical solution, you can nickel and dime together a quality set of tools by picking and choosing just the necessities, like this:

$53.99 Metric gear wrenches
$35.99 Metric socket set
$9.99 Screwdriver set
$15.99 Pliers set
$11.99 Metric allen keys
$7.99 Tool bag

There you go. For a grand total of $135.94 plus tax you've got everything you need for a good 80% of the do it yourself installation/maintenance you'll do on this car. If you want to spend even less, get a slightly more complete socket set and skip the wrenches for now (I worked on all three of my VWs with nothing more than a Husky 3/8" drive socket set and some cheap harbor freight wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers for years - and I still carry the same Husky socket set in my MS3's tool set).

Why bother with decent tools? Any crappy tools from the tool show/gun show/flea market/harbor freight/etc. will let you do the job once, but good tools will last forever - at the very least, longer than your car.

PS - I'm not knocking on Harbor Freight, as I have found tools ranging in quality from abysmal to quite good on the shelves. In fact, my current set of deep well 3/8" drive sockets and gear wrenches came from Harbor Freight, and have held up quite well to use and abuse. You simply need to know what you're looking for (and at) when you're shopping there. I find it easier to steer a newbie toward known consumer-level quality, such as Craftsman, Husky, or Kobalt. I'm not about to suggest that someone that may not be mechanically competent go out and spend $15k on professional tools from MAC, Snap-On, or the like... as much as I might want them myself.

[PaPaSpeed]

Originally Posted by yang_jackson so i pulled the trigger! paid for the nano and inlet today. palerider is shipping them out next tuesday! hopefully i can borrow tools and find a space to work on it. anyone in bay area ca wanna help a noob out?

I live in the Chesapeake Bay area. If Palerider sends mine out next week, stop over and we'll try to install both of them. I'm pretty much of a noob to this too, but I think we can get these inlets installed...I hope.

[atomicms3]

Originally Posted by PaPaSpeed I live in the Chesapeake Bay area. If Palerider sends mine out next week, stop over and we'll try to install both of them. I'm pretty much of a noob to this too, but I think we can get these inlets installed...I hope.

Bro, he's in the San Francisco bay area... 3,000 miles west of you. I'm sure he appreciates the offer, though!

[DeadWayt]

Originally Posted by atomicms3 Bro, he's in the San Francisco bay area... 3,000 miles west of you. I'm sure he appreciates the offer, though!

Piece of cake.

Directions:
Hope on Rt. 50.
Go.
Take a break.
Go.
Get there.

[2008speed3]

Originally Posted by yang_jackson so i pulled the trigger! paid for the nano and inlet today. palerider is shipping them out next tuesday! hopefully i can borrow tools and find a space to work on it. anyone in bay area ca wanna help a noob out?

good luck!!!
don't forget about the rear mm

[yang_jackson]

wow! thanks for all the advice. especially atomicms3 for that killer tool list. you put my mind at ease. i thought i was going to drop some serious coin on tools. anyway, my coworker's dad agreed to let me use his tools and garage. im still gonna get the basic list atomic provided so i am not totally dependent on others. im especially glad i have a place to do this install, cause doin it out on the street didnt sound fun at all. anyway, i will photo document the install and let yall know how it goes.

thinking ahead, should i go fmic next? i dont know what makes sense in terms of progression of mods. ideas pleas.

[tmtbiker]

Originally Posted by yang_jackson ideas pleas.

keep reading. my girl hates this site because i'm on it so much.

also, lulz @ all your groans.

PS I would do mounts, CBE, BPV, etc before a FMIC

[yang_jackson]

Originally Posted by tmtbiker keep reading. my girl hates this site because i'm on it so much. also, lulz @ all your groans. PS I would do mounts, CBE, BPV, etc before a FMIC

what does lulz @ all my groans mean?

[crazyitalian041]

LOL at that sign, we have the SAME on here in OC MD on 50 that says the same thing. Thats awesome.

[tmtbiker]

Originally Posted by yang_jackson what does lulz @ all my groans mean?

i thought it was funny. lulz.

[zz300]

Originally Posted by PaPaSpeed I live in the Chesapeake Bay area. I'm pretty much of a noob to this too, but I think we can get these inlets installed...I hope.

FYI, CP-E is in Beltsville, about an hour SE of you, P3's there too (I'm in Westminster & drive there almost everyday)

[jlocurto]

Originally Posted by crazyitalian041 LOL at that sign, we have the SAME on here in OC MD on 50 that says the same thing. Thats awesome.

lol i actually saw that sign when i was in OC MD 2 years ago and just started laughing

[cocktailfruit]

If you were a noob, I'm a supernoob - what is "cp-e," "cp-e nano sri," "nviscid inlet," "standback," and pnp harness. Does randy have a website or anything like that? Thanks for your ideas, guess what happened this morning...I jump in my car and the engine light is on - at 6200 miles. Luckily I sell Mazdas (at a Mazda dealer) and the service dept is right around the corner (and its free), but still a bit unsettling, so I may hold off now. As soon as I got the bug too....

Dave

Originally Posted by yang_jackson i have owned my 09 speed 3 for 3 weeks now. dont know much about cars except from what i have read on a couple forums. so i have a few questions i hope to get answered. i am interested in a sri, fmic, and mounts (rear and tranny). i know cp-e makes the fmic, rear mount, and is working on the passanger/tranny mount. do they make an sri? is that what the nano is? also, will i need a tune if i add these onto my speed? thanks in advance yall. i put in the oem coinholder and all of a sudden, i feel the need to get the 3 things mentioned above.

[phillyb]

Originally Posted by cocktailfruit If you were a noob, I'm a supernoob - what is "cp-e," "cp-e nano sri," "nviscid inlet," "standback," and pnp harness. Does randy have a website or anything like that? Thanks for your ideas, guess what happened this morning...I jump in my car and the engine light is on - at 6200 miles. Luckily I sell Mazdas (at a Mazda dealer) and the service dept is right around the corner (and its free), but still a bit unsettling, so I may hold off now. As soon as I got the bug too.... Dave

oh fucking hell supern00b...go to hell

Originally Posted by supern00b what is "cp-e," "cp-e nano sri," "nviscid inlet," "standback," and pnp harness.

these are cp-e's products. cpe likes to name their shit with weird fucking names. go figure. cpe is a company that makes parts for our cars.

Originally Posted by supern00b Does randy have a website or anything like that?

no, randy likes to have face to face, phone to phone, people to people, conversations and handles all his business 1) through this site and 2) by word of mouth

[yang_jackson]

Custom Performance Engineering -- Welcome

do your research there, then contact randy for better prices.
you can look up all the products at the website.

keep us posted on the cel

[tmtbiker]

Originally Posted by cocktailfruit If you were a noob, I'm a supernoob - what is "cp-e," "cp-e nano sri," "nviscid inlet," "standback," and pnp harness. Does randy have a website or anything like that? Thanks for your ideas, guess what happened this morning...I jump in my car and the engine light is on - at 6200 miles. Luckily I sell Mazdas (at a Mazda dealer) and the service dept is right around the corner (and its free), but still a bit unsettling, so I may hold off now. As soon as I got the bug too.... Dave

welcome. Just a heads up, you might not want to mention the fact that you're associated with mazda in some way too often. a lot of ppl might be nervous, even though I understand you don't work for MNAO. still, anyone with connections to mazda....

on the other hand, your position might be of some use if we need information.

again, welcome and good luck with your speed3

[miguelbates]

rofl @ 3073 miles