At how much RPM do you shift?
Do you make POWERSHIFT too?
16.8, it's high for an MP3.
Last saturday, an MP3 di 16.4, and it was a girl at his first try.:D
And that day, we didn't have traction. 0-60 ft were between 2.3 and 2.4 fot all Mazda Protg on the track.
You are all acting like child (my father is stronger then your .......):)
on a 1/4 mile, the driver will make the difference between an MP3 and all other 2.0L (ES,LX, MP5)
But on track, forget it, the MP3 is just too strong.
END OF THE DISCUSSION
What is all your problems with your 1/4 miles time. I get 16.5 with my ES/GT STOCK and it was my first times at the dragway with my new car and the second times in my life.
I never make a runs over 17s. I launch at 4500-5000 rpm and after I go FULL throttle with power shift at 6000rpm.
For...
Azzkir
To handle like an MP3, I don't need to buy one.
I need Tokico Strut, Larger Sway bar and better Tires on my 16 inch wheel. Thats it.
I will have all of these next summer :D
The MP3 handle a lot better then a ES or a P5.
On my ES, I have the Racing beat coil spring and the difference is MAJOR.
For the rims sizes, I prefer 16 inch wheel because they are lighterthan 17 inch wheel.
Next summer, I will buy Tokico strut and I will handle like an MP3 :D
The Protege5 of my friend was stock but he remove some extra weight for the drag (passenger seat, back seat and carpet) :p
;) :D
For the one who say that the ES handle just like a 4 door. It can be true, but I add Racing beat coil spring + a strut bar and my ES handle a LOT BETTER now.