new d/d
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new d/d
08 mazda speed.. pretty impressed with the way it handles.
i will be adding an array of cobb suspension and power goodies within the next month..
Cobb's speed3 took first place honors @ buttonwillow redline time attack in the street class.. and that was with just the cobb springs and sways..
anyhow just though i would share my new addition to the family enjoy!
a little meet with some of the local honda enthusiast..
and to keep it itr related
i will be adding an array of cobb suspension and power goodies within the next month..
Cobb's speed3 took first place honors @ buttonwillow redline time attack in the street class.. and that was with just the cobb springs and sways..
anyhow just though i would share my new addition to the family enjoy!
a little meet with some of the local honda enthusiast..
and to keep it itr related
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Re: new d/d (SuperSonikBluEK)
Nice Mike, how's life in Alaska??... and when the hell are you coming out to Las Vegas??!! You work for a Mazda dealership right?
From the pics of the exhausts it looks pretty damn cold there bro, 72 here today, it's about that time.
You work for a Mazda dealership right?From the pics of the exhausts it looks pretty damn cold there bro, 72 here today, it's about that time.
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Re: new d/d (JjuuN R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JjuuN R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice Mike, how's life in Alaska??... and when the hell are you coming out to Las Vegas??!! You work for a Mazda dealership right?
From the pics of the exhausts it looks pretty damn cold there bro, 72 here today, it's about that time.</TD></TR></TABLE>
life in alaska is good bro!
i work for a nissan dealership.. which just so happens to be part of an autogroup that also owns honda/acura, subaru, mazda, suzuki, volvo, and nissan
so it works out to my advantage..
as far as teh damn weather.. all the snow was just about melted until 2 am this morning.. we got a dump of about 8 inches..
the family and i may be making a trip down to vegas sometime later in the year.. the wifey has a finance seminar to attend and we may make a vacation out of it.. ill keep you posted corey! fo sho
You work for a Mazda dealership right?From the pics of the exhausts it looks pretty damn cold there bro, 72 here today, it's about that time.</TD></TR></TABLE>
life in alaska is good bro!
i work for a nissan dealership.. which just so happens to be part of an autogroup that also owns honda/acura, subaru, mazda, suzuki, volvo, and nissan
so it works out to my advantage..as far as teh damn weather.. all the snow was just about melted until 2 am this morning.. we got a dump of about 8 inches..
the family and i may be making a trip down to vegas sometime later in the year.. the wifey has a finance seminar to attend and we may make a vacation out of it.. ill keep you posted corey! fo sho
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Re: new d/d (CWTegRNo.160)
neighbor has one....he has it up to 310 hp and 320 tq.....
new turbo manifold, new turbo, downpipe, intake, exhaust, coilovers, mazda speed volks...and some sort of tuning device....
it is pretty quick
at 26x hp in his speed3 my civic had him up to about 105 then he started rolling by....
new turbo manifold, new turbo, downpipe, intake, exhaust, coilovers, mazda speed volks...and some sort of tuning device....
it is pretty quick
at 26x hp in his speed3 my civic had him up to about 105 then he started rolling by....
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I actually drove the Mazdaspeed3 last night for my first time! My friend just picked it up last week ... red 2008.5 with 19" flat black Motegi track lights.
IMO, the car is really well put together. The fit and finish is excellent, and it was comfortable and well laid out. Power wise it was very nice, but it torque steered like a **** during straight line acceleration. The powerband was very usable and I didn't find myself downshifting for it all the time. The tranny felt pretty good, but a little disassociated with the drivers input. It almost felt too light feeling for what I wanted.
On the handling front the car performed well, and dug into the corners very nicely. Mind you, I was driving with Azenis 615s. Turn in was fast and you could really feel the LSD coming into play when you pushed it to it's limits. The car did understeer a bit, and you could really feel the cars weight handicap during turn in. However, during exit, you mash the throttle, and the car thrusts forward like a mad dog. The only downfall to the handling was quick changes in camber, sharp left to right. The car sort of "bobbleheaded" and didn't seem to recover all that well, yet this could probably be remedied with a set of stiffer springs.
Overall it was a blast to drive and was very comfortable and practical. The stereo was actually pretty killer for a stock setup too! Not that I listened to it for more than a second. It's fast, but not STI fast like some mazda guys are making it out to be ... an STI or EVO would still rape this car.
Well, that turned into a review ..... sorry!
Great purchase! Have fun
IMO, the car is really well put together. The fit and finish is excellent, and it was comfortable and well laid out. Power wise it was very nice, but it torque steered like a **** during straight line acceleration. The powerband was very usable and I didn't find myself downshifting for it all the time. The tranny felt pretty good, but a little disassociated with the drivers input. It almost felt too light feeling for what I wanted.
On the handling front the car performed well, and dug into the corners very nicely. Mind you, I was driving with Azenis 615s. Turn in was fast and you could really feel the LSD coming into play when you pushed it to it's limits. The car did understeer a bit, and you could really feel the cars weight handicap during turn in. However, during exit, you mash the throttle, and the car thrusts forward like a mad dog. The only downfall to the handling was quick changes in camber, sharp left to right. The car sort of "bobbleheaded" and didn't seem to recover all that well, yet this could probably be remedied with a set of stiffer springs.
Overall it was a blast to drive and was very comfortable and practical. The stereo was actually pretty killer for a stock setup too! Not that I listened to it for more than a second. It's fast, but not STI fast like some mazda guys are making it out to be ... an STI or EVO would still rape this car.
Well, that turned into a review ..... sorry!
Great purchase! Have fun
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i wouldnt say rape the speed3..
heres what a couple hundred bucks can do..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Lp-wZlzKVw
cobb is just finishing up with accessport for this.. ill put it on the dyno.. befor and after mods..
but dont get me wrong the evo and ste are a superior car.. but for 10-15k more it better be
heres what a couple hundred bucks can do..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Lp-wZlzKVw
cobb is just finishing up with accessport for this.. ill put it on the dyno.. befor and after mods..
but dont get me wrong the evo and ste are a superior car.. but for 10-15k more it better be
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Well, really i also would never buy a mazda other than the RX8.
but My uncle had one for a Rental car when he totaled his car, andi drove it, It was way to light, I hit 80, and it would be hard to handle. At low speeds handeling isnt that bad, but when you stomp on it, i turns into a wild dog. But the shape, and looks are pretty nice. The interior was rather comfy......... engine was weak, took time to hit 60
but My uncle had one for a Rental car when he totaled his car, andi drove it, It was way to light, I hit 80, and it would be hard to handle. At low speeds handeling isnt that bad, but when you stomp on it, i turns into a wild dog. But the shape, and looks are pretty nice. The interior was rather comfy......... engine was weak, took time to hit 60
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