An uncommon platform, but not in like a cool way - Mazda6

[rice4life]

Needs the front wheels to be done now


You will get used to scraping on things and driving slowly out of places. It just takes time, but it gets fun after a while.

[rightfullrudder]

Went to Cars and Coffee Charlotte this morning, which was a 2 hour drive but still worth it. Actually the first time I'd been to a meet other than Sowo, to which I didn't even bring my car.

Snapped this while checking to make sure I didn't hurt anything after leaving a gas station parking lot too quickly. Not bad for an iPhone 5s camera, but i'm no photographer.

[tulesto]

I love this! One of the cars on my next car list!

[cobrawannabe]

Thank you! It has a long way to go, but it's still fun along the way.

[rightfullrudder]

This car is fucking awesome. I LOVE it.

Thanks! Your Focus is sweet.
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Here's a side shot. You can see the ridiculous rake. This summer, I may end up doing a manual bag setup for the rears only.

[cobrawannabe]

This car is fucking awesome. I LOVE it.

[rightfullrudder]

okay, so:

a) Found a place that can weld the barrels so I don't have to worry about finding new ones. They will be done Tuesday.
b) Got my 235/45/18 mounted.

[Mike36]

Just need to source 40 bolt 18" stepped barrels. They are all pretty much standard.

[rightfullrudder]

Ran into a problem, looking for advice.

Bought tires for the rear, and was told by the PO that either the valve stems or the used tires that were on the front caused a leak -- near 10PSI per day. No problem, I thought.... took the wheels in to have the leak diagnosed and fixed. Turns out both wheels leak air because one is apparently cracked and one has been welded before, but badly. Of course, the guy I got them from swore up and down that this wasn't the problem when I asked him specifically upon buying them.

Is there a way to salvage these wheels? I think Manaray is now defunct so it will be impossible to secure barrels, right? Unless they share the same hole pattern as other wheels...

[rightfullrudder]

Alright, test fit done. This is both rear collars removed, by the way. Only thing left is removing the perches and running spring only.

What tire size should I go with? Pictured is 245/40/18.

[rightfullrudder]

What made you decide to sell them already?

I've had them for nearly a year now, and I'd like to go a little more aggressive.

been following this on instagram for a while, nice to see you hear dude

Thanks man! Gotta keep up with any reasonably local builds lol. Love your ranger.

I would love to see a complete Atenza overhaul.

Did they sell the atenza liftback in the states?

Unfortunately, they only did for the first gen. I have the bastard child second gen.
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Any advice as to what rear tire size to run? I need something pretty meaty considering 18s are generally considered pretty small for this platform. Was thinking something like 225/50 on an 18x10. Or maybe 235/45.

[DaguerrotypeI]

This is sick! Those wheels will look cash. Just make sure you get the right springlesprangle, its important for flu jdmness

[rice4life]

I would love to see a complete Atenza overhaul.

Did they sell the atenza liftback in the states?

[Jroc]

Yes they do. Unfortunately most of them are from places like Lithuania and Russia and they get the JDM Atenza bumpers that look better. I wonder if a retrofit is possible.

whoa, looks awesome. Get that bumper

[Belvader]

been following this on instagram for a while, nice to see you hear dude