Since everyone else bought a Mazda..
04-26-2011, 10:00 AM
#41
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Congratulations to you and other new Mazda owners.
I find it funny to read threads like this because I never gave Mazda any thought as a carmaker - they were never on my radar. When I wanted a roadster as my next car, my choices were pretty limited and the Mazda MX-5 was the best value out there. Now that I own a Mazda and I look at the other cars on the road, I realize, Mazda is doing just fine.
I find it funny to read threads like this because I never gave Mazda any thought as a carmaker - they were never on my radar. When I wanted a roadster as my next car, my choices were pretty limited and the Mazda MX-5 was the best value out there. Now that I own a Mazda and I look at the other cars on the road, I realize, Mazda is doing just fine.
i had originally wanted a regular 3 hatch, but then i realize id miss this power of my TL, so i started to look for a MS3, drove one a couple weeks ago and i was hooked. i just had to find the right one
04-26-2011, 10:02 AM
#42
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Yes. You must change it. The stock mount is complete POS. The upgraded rear motor mount will drastically reduce the wheel hop on hard launches and prevent your engine from hitting the firewall during aggressive gear shifts.
The only downside of having it is that the car vibrates ONLY when the car is idling with AC on. I personally dont mind it so i went with one of the stiffest one. I have CP-E RMM 75 Duro.
There are different brands such as TRZ, Jbarone, and SURE. Its pretty much the same.
I would recommand Jbarone though. Pretty much everyone has Jbarone short shift plate stage2 kit(SSP+aluminum bushing ), you should probably install it too. Lol it reduces about 40% of shift throws and prevent you from missing 3rd gear.
Rmm and ssp are one of the cheapest and easiest things to install.
The only downside of having it is that the car vibrates ONLY when the car is idling with AC on. I personally dont mind it so i went with one of the stiffest one. I have CP-E RMM 75 Duro.
There are different brands such as TRZ, Jbarone, and SURE. Its pretty much the same.
I would recommand Jbarone though. Pretty much everyone has Jbarone short shift plate stage2 kit(SSP+aluminum bushing ), you should probably install it too. Lol it reduces about 40% of shift throws and prevent you from missing 3rd gear.
Rmm and ssp are one of the cheapest and easiest things to install.
also, did you see the post about the boost kinda tapering off around 6k? normal?
04-26-2011, 11:37 AM
#43
I drive a Subata.
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You should really check out Jbarone though. They are one of the vendors over at msf, and they make some quality parts with great pricing.
And, as for the boost tapering off around 6k, it is very normal. Our turbo gives up around 5700-5800rpm on a stock tune. In fact, if you are at the drag strip with no tune, the best way to achieve the fastest time is shifting at 5600-5700rpm.
This is why it is extremely important to get a tuning device like Cobb AP (the most popular choice) and CP-E Standback for our cars. If you look at the members over at msf, pretty much everyone has Cobb AP. I can go into more detail later, but my car now pulls strong until 6700rpm.
And with a tuning device, you can fine tune your map by adjusting fueling, timing, boosting, and pretty much everything that your car does to go forward.
You should come down to LA, so you can try driving my car. It's so different from the stock form.
lol
04-26-2011, 11:50 AM
#45
I drive a Subata.
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As long as you mod your car in the right direction, I'm happy.
Make it clean!
Make it clean!
04-26-2011, 12:01 PM
#47
I drive a Subata.
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Yeah man. Feel free to PM me about anything. 
04-26-2011, 12:05 PM
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04-26-2011, 12:20 PM
#50
I drive a Subata.
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Yeah, the stock bushings under the gearbox are actually made out of rubber, so when you shift hard, the entire housing moves around thus making you mis-shift.
Jbarone SSP Stage2 kit is what people get the most. It gives you the short shift plate, aluminum bushings, and heavier shift knob. With these items, you will feel like you are driving a miata's 6-speed.
Jbarone SSP Stage2 kit is what people get the most. It gives you the short shift plate, aluminum bushings, and heavier shift knob. With these items, you will feel like you are driving a miata's 6-speed.
04-26-2011, 06:48 PM
#51
Suzuka Master
Nice pick up man, the speed 3 is always an eye cather for me
mind me asking, whats a turbo timer??
mind me asking, whats a turbo timer??
04-26-2011, 07:27 PM
#52
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a turbo timer keeps the car running for a certain amount of time (depending on how the car was driven) after the key has been pulled to allow the turbo to "cool off"
04-27-2011, 12:59 AM
#53
Suzuka Master
Ohh interesting. I didnt know current turbo cars needed to do that. Is it only necessary after hard driving? I've been on the gti forums for some time (hopefully will own one, one day) and I've never come across it. Although I havent been lurking there for a good year. Is it just a good habit or one should always do it??
04-27-2011, 11:20 AM
#54
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
bimmerzine > mazdazine 
04-27-2011, 11:38 AM
#55
Ohh interesting. I didnt know current turbo cars needed to do that. Is it only necessary after hard driving? I've been on the gti forums for some time (hopefully will own one, one day) and I've never come across it. Although I havent been lurking there for a good year. Is it just a good habit or one should always do it??
The odd thing is that it will become increasingly difficult to buy a new car without a turbocharger and very few people have any idea of how it works or have heard of a cool down period, even for a couple of seconds.
04-27-2011, 12:21 PM
#56
I drive a Subata.
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There really isn't much need for a turbo timer.
You just have to take less than a minute to cool down your turbo after spirited driving or highway driving. I think it's a good habit to have anyway.
You just have to take less than a minute to cool down your turbo after spirited driving or highway driving. I think it's a good habit to have anyway.
04-27-2011, 03:35 PM
#62
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
04-27-2011, 03:38 PM
#63
Fahrvergnügen'd
$8k for a 180k TL with an exploding transmission ... Pass.
Congrats again on the MS3. It's a great car ... It just needs a couple of things upgraded to really shine ...
Congrats again on the MS3. It's a great car ... It just needs a couple of things upgraded to really shine ...
04-27-2011, 03:39 PM
#65
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
04-27-2011, 03:40 PM
#66
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
04-27-2011, 03:42 PM
#68
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
They give it a chance on the lot.. then it goes to wholesale / auction afaik.
04-27-2011, 03:50 PM
#70
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04-27-2011, 03:57 PM
#72
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more pics!
04-27-2011, 11:08 PM
#75
I drive a Subata.
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Niceeeeeeeeeeee
Pics pics pics
Pics pics pics
04-27-2011, 11:20 PM
#76
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i might have to re-wax it. i was quickly running out of day light and rushed through it. i noticed the hood and other spots looked a little blotchy, so im going to wake up early and redo it.
yes, im a perfectionist.
you should've seen the TL. i waxed it, didnt like the way it came out, so i clayed it, then re-waxed
yes, im a perfectionist.
you should've seen the TL. i waxed it, didnt like the way it came out, so i clayed it, then re-waxed
04-27-2011, 11:51 PM
#79
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i gotta say, i miss the Bose the TL had, i know the MS3 has it too, but it doesnt have the subwoofer. it doesnt massage my back like the TL did
oh, and the sunroof. i used that a lot. oh well
oh, and the sunroof. i used that a lot. oh well