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hyperlitenerd 11-15-2006 12:04 PM
Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX
It would be cool if someone could modify the ms3 to be at full boost in lower gears, but that would take away what mazdaspeed R&D did to eliminate torque steer..
Driving it in first and second, it has no more tourqe than my ford contour (168) And the gears are way too short, they could have made a very fast car if first and second ran out a little more. I didnt really notice any tourque steer at all, I also didnt feel the turbo spool either. I'd take a wrx over a speed3, if we are just talking speed and handling. Interior, the win goes the the 3.

XDEEDUBBX 11-15-2006 12:10 PM
id still pick a wrx over a ms3...something about fwd cars that i dislike..i vowed to never purchase a new fwd car.

hyperlitenerd 11-15-2006 12:14 PM
Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX
id still pick a wrx over a ms3...something about fwd cars that i dislike..i vowed to never purchase a new fwd car.
It will be a dark day I buy a fwd car...

alfy28 11-15-2006 12:22 PM
what mazda should of done is made the US version of the MS3 awd. why only let JP get awd version. does UK also get the awd version?

Astral 11-15-2006 12:26 PM
Originally Posted by alfy28
what mazda should of done is made the US version of the MS3 awd. why only let JP get awd version. does UK also get the awd version?
There is no MS3 AWD, in Japan or anywhere else.

alfy28 11-15-2006 12:35 PM
Originally Posted by Astral
There is no MS3 AWD, in Japan or anywhere else.
you know what your right, come to think of it, i must of been thinking fot he ms6 . my bad

Renesis_8 11-15-2006 12:51 PM
They have Mazda3 AWD in japan, maybe the japanese would swap the AWD system to the MS3.... wow.. that'd be crazy.
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alfy28 11-15-2006 12:59 PM
Originally Posted by Renesis_8
They have Mazda3 AWD in japan, maybe the japanese would swap the AWD system to the MS3.... wow.. that'd be crazy.
see yah i guess that is why i thougth the ms3 in jp was awd. for a sec i was wondering what kind of good smokes was i smoking that day when i th ought the ms3 was awd

Japan8 11-15-2006 01:46 PM
A little something for the doubters out there like Ike... AP for the MS3, MS6 and RX-8 is coming...

http://www.cobbforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32452

TALAN7 11-15-2006 04:11 PM
It seems Automobile had a stock Mazdaspeed 3 on the Autobhan and it did 162 mph not 155 like Mazda claims. Wonder what it does with the upgrades.

dmp 11-15-2006 04:20 PM
Originally Posted by TALAN7
Seems Mazda has a dealer installed upgrade for the Mazdaspeed 3 that boosts powerto 298 hp and torque to 310 lbs. This is from the latest issue of Mazdasport magazine.
With the Grand Touring Mazdaspeed 3 and this kit installed before you drive off the lot you're looking at a $26,000 bill. AND it's fully warranted!!! $2000 for the full kit which includes cold air intake, cat back exhaust, coilover suspension and lightweight aluminum wheels with 225/45 tires. They claim it's turned the 3 into a race car.

This is why the 8 sell the way it does. I wonder if same kit is available for the Mazdaspeed 6. If the next Mazdaspeed vehicle is the CX-7, I might have to get one.

Have any evidence beyond "it seems...'?

TALAN7 11-16-2006 09:09 AM
Originally Posted by dmp
Have any evidence beyond "it seems...'?
I believe I mention Mazdasport Magazine. But in case you missed it,
Mazdasport Magazine; volume 3, issue 2-2006, page 29


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