Removing MS Side Skirts
05-19-2005, 07:26 AM
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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?
05-19-2005, 08:36 AM
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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.
05-19-2005, 09:20 AM
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Yeah, you'll have 4 half inch wide holes on each side. Glad to hear you are getting a model with more *****, but unless you can hide those holes, you'll have a hard time trading it.
05-19-2005, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
keep the sideskirts on the auto, and just get new skirts when you get the new 6 speed.
its cheaper,easier just to have it done at a bodyshop
05-19-2005, 01:58 PM
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if your not 1st your last
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
not after all you have done.and im sure you will be paying more for the 6sp
then what you are paying now
05-19-2005, 03:04 PM
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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?
05-19-2005, 03:31 PM
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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.
05-19-2005, 03:38 PM
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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?
05-19-2005, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by dazygirl415
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?
Yes I do!
05-19-2005, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Outlaws eXtreme
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.
Will the MS 6 speed have more power than the current MT?
05-19-2005, 06:02 PM
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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)
05-20-2005, 12:14 AM
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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!
05-20-2005, 12:44 AM
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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...
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...