Hey hey hey you guys arent following the new trend. Herragap is the new thing on the street

 

 

But really, I'm going to enjoy my car as is for at least couple months. It really feels very neutral in the corners for some reason. It's probably the weight reduction and much better tires. The stock tires were called Dunslip over at mazdaspeed forum.

And honestly, the stock suspension set up that comes with 2nd generation Mazdaspeed3 is pretty good. It's the part where Mazda really focused on improving on this generation. Probably the only part where they improved on.

Probably in the middle or after this upcoming summer, I'll pairing up the Swift Spec R Springs with a set of Bilstein Sport shocks for my car. That's the most popular set up for the second generation MS3 right now. People actually do track and auto X this car a lot, and all these guys who run various suspension set up recommended that Swift + Bilstein (Koni) is the way to go. A better set up than this would be KW V3, which is a bit overkill for a noob like me.

Also, I have just one personal modding policy, and it is to mod slowly. The only reason is for me to keep the car long. If I mod everything at once, I would get bored so very quickly and get a new car itch. Even if I reach about 350whp on this car with couple more bolt-ons, I would feel the need for more speed anyway. It's just how it is.

 

This is the best I can do with my P&S camera. LOL

I'll do a proper shoot with my work camera next week after getting the car fully detailed.

 

Thats not a horrible pic actually.

 

 

No, thats a great pic.

 

I like that drop. A little bit too low for my taste, but it's certainly much better than the hellawheelgap look that I'm rocking right now.

Bilstein Sport + Swift Spec R will give me about 1 inch.

 

Would it be easier to get both springs and shocks at the same time as far as the installation is concerned? I guess that would be much easier to install since I don't have to take apart the stock suspension to swap out the springs?

The Swift Springs for my car is like $299 shipped and the Bilstein Sports shocks are like around $600. That's not too bad, huh?

 

For $58 more I'd go adjustable.

I didn't think i would, but I change the dampening out on mine monthly, just to change it up. Plus, some Konis have adjustable perches if you wanted to go a 1/4" lower you could.

My advise would be to do it all at once. Its already apart, wouldn't want you to pay for it twice.

http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...t/60-1242.html

Brian Goodwin is the shit.

 

1 - Get both at the same time and install as one unit.

2 - Get the adjustable dampers.

 

That pic is great! Those wheels really suit the car. I agree with you, the chop is a little low, but it definitely gives you a good idea of the final product .

 

Got it. Thanks guys.

I'll definitely check out the Konis.

And yes, Brian Goodwin = WIN.

Yeah, I just want to drop it a little, probably a full inch.

The chopped pic looks so good though.

 

I gotta say, those wheels are the perfect design for your car. Im jealous.

 

Thanks man! I'm pretty damn satisfied with the purchase.

 

Looks great man...one of the cleanest ms3 i seen.

 

heeey.. good win.. thats where i bought my motor mounts for miata. lol

any preferred sway bar setups those guys run?

 

Updating the mod list with the spending:

Cobb AcessPort - $520 (I bought the 3 wks old used one, this newbie over at msf.org bought it brand new and got scared of tuning...... what a dummy. lol)
CP-E Short Ram Intake - $150 (it's $200 brand new but they were running 25% discount on everything when I bought it)
CP-E Rear Motor Mount - $125 (it was 125 bucks before CPE raised it price to like 230 i think)
CP-E Tow Plate - $50 (I bought the 2 wks old used one, this member at msf bought it and didn't like it)
UR Racepipe - $150 (New)
JBR Rear Sway Bar - $195 (New)
JBR Short Shift Plate Kit - $95 (New)
Autotech HPFP Internal - $359.99 (it's 399.99 but they are running a promo code for msf members)
Denso ITV22 Spark Plugs - $36 (New)

Advan RZ 18x8 - $1200 (Bought them used from a local Mazdaspeed3 forum member)
Muteki Lug Nuts & Wheel Locks - (Got them for free from the rim owner)

Total = $2,880

 

Finally!!!!!! Good shiet See you around soon!!

 

Dude the new wheels look great!!! (Wondering what he did with the stockers mmmmm)

 

Looks good, yes get Springs/shocks at the same time orrrr get coils.

 

Thanks for the tire shop recommendation man. They were very nice and helpful.

Thanks Todd! I love them.

I cleaned and boxed my stockers yesterday! They are in a great shape.

Unfortunately two of my stock tires had bubbles, so I had to trash them. So, I only have two stock rims with tires and the other two are without it.

 

Hmmmm did Todd get the stockers?

 

Thanks!

The only coilover set that I want to get is KW V3 which is like $1,600, but it's very overkill for my purpose. I'll be perfectly happy with Swift + Koni/Bilstein combo.

 

O yea then never mind. Go with the combo. LOL

 

do i want genpu stocks?

 

Genpu wheels are nice!

My buddy just sold some for 350.

 

Did your buddy get ripped off? How was the condition on the rims?

The rims itself have been selling at $650 over at msf.org. A lot of people want to get them for some reason these days.

 

O rly LOL they were in good condition.

I know another guy selling some right now as well, I'm waiting for him to post the price.

 

I see, I see.

I would never sell it below 600 though. Not worth it.

 

The other guy just messaged me and said 350 as well.

 

He really needs money then.

If someone makes a BUY thread on msf.org offering $350 for all 4 rims, people will shit on the buyer all day long.

The reasonable market rate for all 4 stock GenPu rims is between $600-650.

Dude, you should get the rims from that guy who is willing to let go for $350. They look pretty good on other cars. The size is 18x7.5.

 

I've never got so much on the road. lol

And I love the fact that nobody knows what kind of car it is.

 

its a simple mazda3

gah. you nubs.



lol

 

Yep $600 is about what I was seeing for the Genpu wheels when I was looking for them. If I didn't get the hook up on the RX8 wheels powdercoating I'd be all over them. Totally happy with my set up as it sits though.

 

I told Bryan (Crazyasian) about them. He's debating between Genpu and Rx-8...

Todd whats the RX-8 specs?

 

did the smile catch them off guard

 

18x8 +50 offset and lighter than the genpu wheels by about 2-3lbs each

 

My RX8 wheels are about 19-20 lbs each, and my friend's GENPUs are about 24-25 each. So, maybe as much as a 5 pound savings plus the wheels are half an inch wider.

 

This is what I always say. A Mazda 3.



maybe they were complimenting my goofy smile on the front......

Genpu stock rims
18x7.5
24 lbs

But the Genpu rims look better than RX8's.