1/4 mile times people are getting in there MS6
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cheapmiata1600
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Not as fast as a legacy GT. If you want to go fast in the 1/4 you shouldn't buy a mazda.
Also, THEY'RE at the track running THIER mazda in that lane over THERE.
Also, THEY'RE at the track running THIER mazda in that lane over THERE.
FlipandFunk
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you can run high 13's if you don't mind going though trannys. I suggest you get a old camaro if thats all you care about.
Jackelope said:
No but its one of them and i have looked in many mags and forums and have seen anything from 14.9 to 13.7 in a stock MS6. So whats wrong with asking what have people been running. Also most mags are saying the MS3 should run the 1/4 mile in about 13.9 so if a stock MS6 can do it in 14 flat or 14.1 than maybe the MS3 will be a little faster than what they are saying. I know i will be buying a car in the next year or so and i have narrowed it down to the MS6 or the MS3 so yes speed would be a factor in the buying process.
Antoine
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dread said:
A lot of small talk for a simple question...Thanks dread for getting to the point!
I think the main difference between the MS3 and MS6 at the track would be traction...The MS6 seems like it would be easier to get consistent times while the MS3 will take more skill (and slicks?) to get and stay in the 13's...BUT...the MS3 will kick serious ass once you dial it in...
SOSPEED said:
Nothing wrong with asking this question. Flipandfunk doesn't own a MS6 and just goes around making these types of comments all over the board. There are several people on the boards running 13.7-14.0. The MS6 will obviuosly have a traction advantage, but the MS3 will probably catch it by the end of the track. Running about the same time, but at a higher MPH. The MS6 will be easier to run consistent times in, but the MS3 will be a serious freeway screamer. Third and fourth gear will be a riot in the 3.
Hope this helps.
Mazda3 said:
Thanks for the input.. But one ? Why are motortrend, car and driver and road and track saying 14.7, 14.8 or 14.9. Those are the type of peolpe that know how to drive a car and should be putting down the good numbers. The last time i check in the back pages of car and drive in there list on specs on cars it says Mazdaspeed 6 1/4 mile 14.9. I would if it was a type-o and they meant 13.9???
Mazda3 said:
Yes, he does. And his point is valid. The MS6 is prone to issues with the rear diff and hard launches. The bushings fail and then you're at the dealership. There's a backorder on them so be careful. He's abrasive, but his data is typically correct.
SmilinVamp
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I was talking with a guy who owns a MS6, he did say he was short shifting, but he got a little over 16 I believe. 14.9 ish is probably more based in reality.
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My point is just that s 300 HP sti Vs a 300 HP MGT is a bad race stock, take the difference in funds though and put on cheater slicks or even full wrinkle walls and the AWD advantage is out the door and now becomes a DISadvantage because you gotta lug and drive the extra axles and what not alllll the way down the track!
I will also say this: My last car was a Ford Probe GT than ran consitent 15.2's @ 92 and my MS6 is at least a half second quicker on feel alone, I would bet my title on that! So the 14.9's are enigma's or on bad days (cold track or something). Also car magazines such as road and track, motor trend, automobile.... while "good" drivers, they try to net numbers that an AVERAGE driver could replicate, thus they will not test the limits of the clutch or drivetrain as much as you or I will, and i bet my grand mother could pull a 14.9 EASILY. Do I think the MS6 in MY hands can go quicker... you bet!
I will also say this: My last car was a Ford Probe GT than ran consitent 15.2's @ 92 and my MS6 is at least a half second quicker on feel alone, I would bet my title on that! So the 14.9's are enigma's or on bad days (cold track or something). Also car magazines such as road and track, motor trend, automobile.... while "good" drivers, they try to net numbers that an AVERAGE driver could replicate, thus they will not test the limits of the clutch or drivetrain as much as you or I will, and i bet my grand mother could pull a 14.9 EASILY. Do I think the MS6 in MY hands can go quicker... you bet!
