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No, they aren't as stiff as Koni Yellows; but they are perfect for my purposes(DD/HPDE car).

Nice! I'm @100k behind you. My only mods are an MSCAI, HT tune, and Koni FSDs- with a JBR rear bar waiting in the wings. My front bushings died around 120k...

I'm running FSDs on stock springs with Gen 2 wheels and 225/45-18 Pilot Super Sports. I'm very pleased with this setup. I have a JBR rear bar awaiting installation; I'm going to start off on the stiffest setting, as recommended by a couple of fellow track geeks who also run MS3s.

I'm very happy with the HT on my 2007 MS3; my only other mods are a MSCAI, Koni FSDs, and Michelin PSS tires on Gen 2 wheels. My last mod will likely be a JBR RSB. My car is now an excellent DD yet is still capable of running HPDEs with little fear of blowing an engine. There are no new cars-and...

Just bite the bullet and buy a quality CAI- AEM/Mazdaspeed, COBB, etc.

I've had my 2007 since new. It's now at 91,000 miles and I still have it, primarily because it gets 27 mpg, it hasn't required any repairs in the past 20,000 miles, and it makes a fairly decent work/snow car. I also enjoy not carrying any consumer debt. The turbo started smoking at idle, the VVT...

Based on my experience with an early 2007 build, I'd buy a 2008 or later. I had the turbo, the VVT actuator, and a front strut replaced under warranty. I later had to replace the EGR and rear shocks after the warranty expired. The shocks/struts are not all that great from the get-go so in any...

I use the Ford fluid and change it every 30,000 miles.

On an '07 MS3 the VVT actuator and a smoking turbo are the main issues. The EGR valve will likely need cleaning or replacement sometime after 50,000 miles. The struts/shocks are weak and can go south from 30,000 miles on- if not sooner.

Ford XT-M5-QS Excellent shift quality, no cold weather issues whatsoever, quiet.

I wouldn't, mainly because I've had other mechanical and suspension problems in addition to a smoking turbo(VVT actuator, EGR valve, blown struts).

I'll be flipping my MS3 for something else- just don't know what...

I've always had good luck with Bilsteins, although the Koni Sports adjustability is a nice feature.

Bilstein HDs or Sports Koni FSDs or Sports That's it.

I wouldn't mind a 2008 Magnum SRT-8; the restyled front end really improves the overall look of the car.

I'm leaning in your direction. I keep looking for the right E46 M3, but I can't get the E9 M5 out of my head. Or a Dinan 335i for that matter... Fantastic car regardless- congrats!

You can go at least 5000 miles on a good synthetic(Such as Mobil 1 5W-30 or Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30)

Welcome!

No; the MS3 has a transaxle;the differential and transmission are contained in one housing. One fill plug, one drain plug- and you will need three quarts of XT-M5-QS.

Bought July 2007; 63300 miles.