Traded My Original '04 Winning Blue GT for a...
Woohoo! Just traded my original '04 Winning Blue GT with 56K miles that I preordered in January of '03 and took delivery of about 7/31/03 for a... tada... Aurora Blue Mica R3!!!! I think this may be the first R3 in Austin.
Wow!!!... does the R3 handle great!!! I love the suspension on this car. Much firmer when cornering and stopping than the '04... and much less body roll. I'm no master driver, but this is exactly what I was wanting with the R3 "upgrade". The overall ride is still great... not too choppy for a daily commute (provided you like the sports car feel all of the time), but still much improved handling in the corners. I just wish I had Yokohama's on it instead of the Bridgetstones. But hey, I'm not made out of money, so the Yok's 'll have to wait 'til it's time for new tires. Taking a little while to get used to the Recaro's, as I'm not as lean as I used to be. But I think I'm starting to like 'em. Quite a few other little extra's with the R3 that I'm really diggin' over my '04. Not the least of which is everything is so much smoother... like new again. My '04 was definitely showing signs of wear in quite a few areas... which was made even more apparent after driving the R3. The clutch on the R3 is exceptionally smooth compared to old '04. Really starting to like the new gear ratios, too. I think I'm gonna go by Mazda's break in specs, as I don't think I can wait much longer than that... don't run the engine at constant revs for too long and avoid full throttle... for the first 600 miles. I'm trying to keep it below 5k for the 1st 300, then I'll probably drift on up to 6k with maybe a few overs until 600... at which point I'll let 'er run free! The R3 is delight to run through the twisties... or any curves or corners you can find for that matter. Quick car, great looking, awesome cornering, rev's like a poor man's F1... and most of all, is a blast to drive! Very happy with the R3 so far!!! :jump: |
Congrats!!!! :ylsuper:
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actually, research has proven you will get the best out of your engine, reliability, horsepower, compression, etc... if you drive it really hard, change the oil @ 500 miles, then @ 1000 miles, then @ 3000 miles. then drive it normally.
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can you post some nifty pics, cuz that would be awesome
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Originally Posted by kersh4w
(Post 2573177)
actually, research has proven you will get the best out of your engine, reliability, horsepower, compression, etc... if you drive it really hard, change the oil @ 500 miles, then @ 1000 miles, then @ 3000 miles. then drive it normally.
I will probably do one or two extra oil changes within the first 5000 miles though. Thanks for the info. |
Congrats on the new version! But I think we need some action pics.
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Originally Posted by johnny2343
(Post 2573188)
can you post some nifty pics, cuz that would be awesome
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pix..
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Pics or it never happened! :banghead:
Congrats BTW! |
Originally Posted by Mazurfer
(Post 2573204)
Pics or it never happened! :banghead:
Congrats BTW! |
Originally Posted by Mazurfer
(Post 2573204)
Pics or it never happened! :banghead:
Congrats BTW! |
Congrats on the buy. Glad to hear that the R3 is even better. :)
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OK, OK. Here's a couple of (bad) quickie stills... will get some better pics after the tinting.
http://www.javahutd.com/R3/R3-1.jpg http://www.javahutd.com/R3/R3-2.jpg http://www.javahutd.com/R3/R3-3.jpg |
Niiccee. I'm looking to trade also, mines getting up there in miles. Not sure if I'm going with the r3 or a different car yet
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Good Luck w/ da ugly rear lights and front happy face.
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Originally Posted by kersh4w
(Post 2573177)
actually, research has proven you will get the best out of your engine, reliability, horsepower, compression, etc... if you drive it really hard, change the oil @ 500 miles, then @ 1000 miles, then @ 3000 miles. then drive it normally.
But anyway....Ha! it really does look like its smiling. But it's also really nice. Enjoy it. Post pics of the interior! |
congrats and nice looking ride....it would b so hard for me not to take it up to 9k as soon as i got it haha i'm so used to it on my 04 it's just a daily habit
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Looks like it's my turn. If you could still put the mazdaspeed kit on the R3, I definately would. Too bad I'm broke.
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Originally Posted by 04RX8man
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it would b so hard for me not to take it up to 9k as soon as i got it haha i'm so used to it on my 04 it's just a daily habit
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Originally Posted by 05rex8
(Post 2573361)
you should do this:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...a_rx8_ms01.jpg http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...a_rx8_ms02.jpg http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...a_rx8_ms05.jpg |
Originally Posted by Razz1
(Post 2573301)
Good Luck w/ da ugly rear lights and front happy face.
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I liek the stock wheels better then that Mazdaspeed versions...
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Actually, as opposed to my pics, THIS is what the R3 looks like in the flesh... which is pretty damn hot to me! :biggthump
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au...09_1280_02.jpg http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au...09_1280_12.jpg http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au...09_1280_13.jpg http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au...09_1280_07.jpg |
Thats aWesome!!!! post pics of interior !
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