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Old 04-22-2012, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MZRSPEED3
I have found that these cars need a tune for every mod done just about, i know that the fuel pump is a very weak link and has caused major issues. One thing i have also found out is that it seems to be common for the seals on the turbo's to go bad once you open the exhaust up due to the back pressure keeping the seal on the turbo. So when you add a DP with a CBE it has no more back pressure and the seals go bad. So i doubt i will plan much on the exhaust side, maybe a race pipe, but i will def be looking at the cobb intake.

I know the rear motor mount is a first mod, i have already hit the fire wall twice on hard 1st to 2nd shifts, did not like the sound of that lol. Then will be the Cobb tuner to get rid of the boost limit in 1st-3rd gear. It will also allow me to make power all the way to redline, since the stock map kills it at 5500.

Its no Mustang, but still a blast to drive!
I was un aware about the seals weakening when the exhaust was opened up, good fact. And I actually remember seeing a review on the new body style ms3's and they mentioned something about the torque being limited so it was easier to drive or something, I assume the average Joe did not like the torque steer at WOT. And yes, a motor mount sounds like a great idea. Good luck bro.
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Old 04-22-2012, 02:35 PM
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Old 04-22-2012, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Soldier GT
welcome...
Thanks, and i have always loved your new edge! I owned a MG 02 GT 5sp and i loved that car, was nothing like yours power wise, but i miss it.

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Old 04-22-2012, 04:50 PM
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Old 04-22-2012, 08:37 PM
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Welcome... I like the MS3's,

here's a little blast from my past





It was a fun car.
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Old 04-24-2012, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeffk
Welcome... I like the MS3's,

here's a little blast from my past





It was a fun car.
What did you have upgraded on the Mazda?? And i know your in N.C, but i am trying to find a well prepped 1/4 track to go to. I am wanting to find one that member's here have experiance with, so i can try to avoid the bad tracks.

I wouldnt mind a few hour drive, as i would only be going a few times a year.
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Old 04-24-2012, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by MZRSPEED3
What did you have upgraded on the Mazda?? And i know your in N.C, but i am trying to find a well prepped 1/4 track to go to. I am wanting to find one that member's here have experiance with, so i can try to avoid the bad tracks.

I wouldnt mind a few hour drive, as i would only be going a few times a year.
I did the usual intake, exhaust and suspension. I don't have any pics of it with the VIS Cf hood. I did take it up to VIR once and did some holiday laps, it was fun and handled really well.

I don't really mess with 1/4 miles so maybe some of the other members can help you out with that.
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