Mazdaspeed 3
03-14-2006, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Rich Rx-8
I see, can anyone post a pic of the Caliber SRT, I'm at work and I can't seem to do it from this computer. I wanna compare to MS3.
03-14-2006, 09:55 AM
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Speaking of VW has anyone gone to their web site to build a new GTI, then watched the created "Joyride" video? It's really funny. Definetly check it out. Make sure you have your volume turned up! http://www.vwfeatures.com/
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03-14-2006, 04:44 PM
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Another reason I want the MS3 is cause I can't find any justification to add any parts to my Rx-8. For example: Mazdaspeed sport cart back exhaust, no real performance gain at all just sound. Mazdaspeed Cold Air Intake: No performance gains as well or at least none are advertised.Turbo: I don't trust any that are currently on the market. The MS3 will have all the things that I want on my Rx-8 and I wont have to take any chances adding anything or wasting money on sound which I don't really care about.
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03-14-2006, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Magic8
I get a sense that VW is just not reliable. I think the MS3 is definitely the better choice.
03-14-2006, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by nycgps
SRT-4 ... looks like crap, everytime I seen it , it reminds me of NEON.
OH wait, it is Neon ....
Sorry but Im not in the same group with those 16 yr old who doesnt know how to drive.
OH wait, it is Neon ....
Sorry but Im not in the same group with those 16 yr old who doesnt know how to drive.
03-14-2006, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Rx8bydocabe
how about that z4 M coupe, looks orgasmic. I think BMW will be my next car in about a year or so and god willing, one of the M series.
03-14-2006, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Rich Rx-8
Looks like a nice Family Car! I'll give you that Japan, but thats all. I can't believe you think that the MS3 ISN'T better looking than this little dumpy family car, nevermind the performance difference. ?? Plus all the "Protege" stuff reminds me of failure. Whatever that last Mazdaspeed Protege was, or wanted to be, really bit the dust.
Uh boys... I drive the JDM version. Rims are different to say the least. Performance... great torque off the line and that's about it. Damn anemic up top and the stick issue on JDM cars sucks. I do like the interior better in the Axcela/Mazda3, but the exterior is... I dunno... frumpy? unbalanced?... I doesn't look good at all angles (as much as I like the 8, I can say the same about it too, particularly with the MS bodykit on it).
Come on... check this out... http://www.autoexe.co.jp/car/Familia(BJ)/01.html This is an ugly car?
And as someone else mentioned... this damn car can handle! Even with it's lack of power, it has "fun to drive" factor. Take one for a drive on the Shuto Expressway in Tokyo sometime (appears in many auto racing video games)... it hangs those sharp, tight and narrow turns damn well. I imagine that the JDM AWD model with stick and bolt-on a turbo kit... you'd be looking at one hell of a ride.
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03-14-2006, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Rich Rx-8
Mazdaspeed3 definetly looks better, not even close.
03-15-2006, 05:29 PM
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How much power can you get out of the current 2006 Mazda 3? Do you think you can get as much power out of it as the 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 will have stock? I almost bought a 2006 Mazda 3, it's my favorite hatch.
03-15-2006, 05:35 PM
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How much power can you get out of the current 2006 Mazda 3? Do you think you can get as much power out of it as the 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 will have stock? I almost bought a 2006 Mazda 3, it's my favorite hatch.
stock is 160hp
03-15-2006, 05:53 PM
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I know it's 160hp but you could probably get alot more out of that engine. Does anyone know what the max results are with turbo and exhaust?
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03-15-2006, 11:53 PM
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Thanks for telling me to search the Mazda 3 forum, it's always awesome when you try to keep the discussion going and someone chimes in to tell you to search or go to another forum. Thanks again for the info, you should sign up to be a moderator and tell people that there's a thing called google......then we can just close down the whole Rx-8 club!!! 
Supercharger!!, I bet you could get some awesome performance outta that 3. I bet you could get more engine performance than the 8 pretty easily. The turbo is more realistic but i'm in favor of the 3 with a supercharger!! Anyone else think that the 2006 Mazda 3 is best hatch in it's price range? I'm trying to convince my girlfriend to get it instead of the civic hatch. I let her see the pic of the Mazdaspeed 3 and she loved it, if she waits and buys the Mazdaspeed 3 i'm gonna be super jealous.
Supercharger!!, I bet you could get some awesome performance outta that 3. I bet you could get more engine performance than the 8 pretty easily. The turbo is more realistic but i'm in favor of the 3 with a supercharger!! Anyone else think that the 2006 Mazda 3 is best hatch in it's price range? I'm trying to convince my girlfriend to get it instead of the civic hatch. I let her see the pic of the Mazdaspeed 3 and she loved it, if she waits and buys the Mazdaspeed 3 i'm gonna be super jealous.
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