Here's a link to another thread that discusses the question you have:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123672419
Don't mind some of the h8ters... we were all newbs at one point in time.
That's very ambitious of you right off the bat. #1 makes perfect sense as that's what most people on this board are doing. #2 is probably a lot more complicated than it sounds... as a turbo swap without other tuning options doesn't make a whole lot of sense. #1 + ECU tuning will probably give...
I think that's a good point for those on the fence between the '07 vs '08. Both model years are virtually identical so the real issue to consider is if/when you sell your car down the road, do you want a low mileage '07 or a high mileage '08 (compared to everyone else on the market with the...
Looks like you're fully loaded now. Promise me you'll get a dyno soon... I'm sure there are lots of us here who are waiting to see dyno numbers of an MS3 w/ CAI + TMIC + TBE!!!
Lol... I was going to make a rude comment about chicken legs... but anyways have you tried adjusting your seat? You might not be in the best position if you're feeling pain after a while. Once in a while my leg gets a little fatigued after spirited shifting but that should be as bad as it gets.
I'd actually prefer 20k other MS3 owners on the street. It increases street credibility... more magazine exposure... and ultimately greater support from after market manufacturers. Very few after market companies will gamble on a vehicle with only 5000 prospective buyers.
Not sure if this violates any rules... but I came across an interesting post on the Cobb Tuning forum today.
They're looking for volunteers in the Salt Lake City area to test fit a few of their MS3 parts... including a FMIC + MS CAI configuration... and a Downpipe + Stock CBE configuration...
It sounds like the Sport trim is more what you're looking for. If you're planning to upgrade your sound system... the Bose package on the GT will just be a waste of money.
I personally don't mind the sound system in the MS3. Lack of an MP3 is a bummer... but there's an aux jack in the arm...
Plenty of rumors about a revamped RX-7, too.
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/30/road-and-track-rumormill-mazda-rx-7-development-underway/
Again... all just rumors to give us a few wet dreams until/if its released.