Removing MS Side Skirts
 

Ok here is the deal. I'm going to be trading my auto in for a MT. I was wondering if it will leave holes that will be visible from the side?

yup

yup, 3 pretty big ones that you can see and 3 more that you can't see unless your under the car

Make that 4 per side you can see.

Why would you put all that work into a car just to trade it in? Especially for the same car but a MT. Are you going to turn around and spend that $$$$ all over again? Just doesn't make any sense to me, sorry.

Yeah, you'll have 4 half inch wide holes on each side. Glad to hear you are getting a model with more balls, but unless you can hide those holes, you'll have a hard time trading it.

keep the sideskirts on the auto, and just get new skirts when you get the new 6 speed.

why would you trader in a car with ms sides and get another set ?
its cheaper,easier just to have it done at a bodyshop

but silly I wouldnt bother trading in the car for a 6sp.
not after all you have done.and im sure you will be paying more for the 6sp
then what you are paying now

I would just wait until the MS comes to the US, sell your current car, and buy that... I'm sure it'll be 6 speed available.

Wow, I can understand wanting to trade for an MT, but girl you've done A LOT of work to yours. I'm sure you could make it work if you still have stock parts, but it'll take some help. Are you sure you want to do this?

If you want the added power, just get turbo charge it. You'll be paying more than the price of the GReddy just to upgrade to the 6speed. Check out the thread on turbo on the autos. It can, and has been done.

I doubt money would be an issue for her, since she did say she's changing it to the Manual... just wondering whether the sideskirts left holes or not. So if money isn't an issue, just trade the car in, and buy the pieces back... work a deal with the dealership and see if you can have the MS front/side reattached over to the new car. Wonder how much the difference will be... maybe 7-8k?

Yes I do!

Im taking everything off and putting the car back to stock.

Will the MS 6 speed have more power than the current MT?

I'm pretty sure if and when the MS is released in the states, it will have higher HP. Just like all the other car makers out there, their special versions all have increased HP etc. (ex: Mitsubishi Evo MR)

you don't have your stock wheels anymore karyl...........

well wonder when it will be "if" or when the ms 8 wil ever come out here

I have a plan...

you always have a plan don't ya ;) ;)

Now there ya go...gotta like a girl with a plan ;) What's really goin on :confused:

I think I will be losing about 6-8k now the question is wouldnt it be the same if I were to get a new engine and transmission? Help me think pls!

You mean replace the engine and tranny in your AT?

I would just trade for a manual 8 if you really want to make that 'upgrade'

too much risk that something will go wrong during the engine/tranny swap

you also realize the whole driveshaft AND the rear differential is different between your base auto 8 and the 6 speed 8 right?

if i was you, i would wait for until '06 to see if there are any significant changes for 06 models, and maybe mazda will have more to say about a possible mazdaspeed version for 07 or 08...