My new MS3

[Albone]

UPDATE
I just installed the COBB Stage 2 suspension which is springs and sways. Let me tell you the front sway bar was a pain to get out. Other than that everything else went fine. I've also added a Greddy Boost Gauge and Used some paint sealer.

Rear spring

The Light looks more orange then amber so I'm not very happy with the color since it doesn't match very well.

My Zaino Car care products. I usually don't believe in spending lots of money on car care products but this stuff is killer.

 

[flipstylex]

looks good, another cosmic blue to the family ! .. anyways, how much drop did you do...don't u need camber kit so it wont eat out your tires ???

 

[Albone]

COBB Springs are 1 in. so I should be good.

 

[chacon101]

Any before/after impressions of the Cobb springs and sway bars? I would love to hear about it..

Congrats on the new car. I just got mine about 7 weeks ago and it's still feeling like a new car to me. I can't get enough if you know what I mean (rockon)

I have the same color in GT trim. Hey, any plans on a wheel swap?

 

[Albone]

Any before/after impressions of the Cobb springs and sway bars? I would love to hear about it..

Congrats on the new car. I just got mine about 7 weeks ago and it's still feeling like a new car to me. I can't get enough if you know what I mean (rockon)

I have the same color in GT trim. Hey, any plans on a wheel swap?

I just installed them today but I can tell you the car feels great. Before the car felt loose and at high speed it was almost scary. Now its solid with out the floating sensation. I currently don't have any plans for wheels but I'm sure that wont be fare behind. I'm thinking Gram Lights 57c?

 

[zpeedfreak]

any updates or new pictures? PLEASEEEEEEEEEEE

 

[tsunami]

nice choice in mods... i am sure the suspension package really shores things up... how about the new mani or a new tmic to get a bit more hp out of it or the engine mount... even on my na3 it made a big difference.

 

[Albone]

I'm loving the Cobb suspension and intake.
I just place an order for SU Rear Engine Mount, SU Test Pipe and Adapter/Recirculation kit for my GReddy BOV. I plan on installing everything this weekend.

 

[Albone]

I finished installing the SU Motor mount and my Greddy BOV. The MM is very nice and changes the entire feel of the car. Vibration isn't bad at all compared to my SRT4 with Solid MM. Shifting is a dream now. I just installed the BOV so I haven't tested it yet. If nothing else it replaces that cheap plastic thing Mazda calls a BOV. Install on both items was so easy.

I didn't get my Test pipe but will post pics when I do.

 

[Albone]

Installed a TWM STS with bushings tonight. Took about 45 min and thats with my 2 year old in my face I mean helping.

OEM vs. Stock

And the Helper!

 

[bykeryder4life]

I have a cosmic blue ms3 and have wondered how gold rims would be. I bet those would look badass. hows the sts? you used the stock shift boot

 

[zpeedfreak]

I have a cosmic blue ms3 and have wondered how gold rims would be. I bet those would look badass. hows the sts? you used the stock shift boot

i need to see a cosmic with gold rims!!!! please some1 do itttt

 

[CHICO2003]

I'm impressed with how quickly you got off the pot and started modding. car's lookin good... keep us posted

 

[x'ed]

Nice man, not wasting any time getting to the mods, there is so much more space under the hood with the sri and bov.

 

[Albone]

I've been waiting on Cobb to release his STS but I couldn't wait any longer plus I had a TWM on my SRT and liked it. Shifting is 10x better. I had trouble between 2 and 3 when speed shifting but not anymore. The shifter does feel a little too heavy (going into 6th gear especially) so I'm considering removing the counter weight. All in all I would say this is a must for the MS3.

 

[bykeryder4life]

you should get a weighted shift knob and remove the counter weight then it will feel dialed. the 2nd to 3rd shift kills me on the stock shifter I cant wait for my sts

 

[Albone]

you should get a weighted shift knob and remove the counter weight then it will feel dialed. the 2nd to 3rd shift kills me on the stock shifter I cant wait for my sts

I had a weighted shift knob from TWM on my SRT and I would say it was about the same as the stock MS3 knob. I will drive it with the counter weight for about a week then try it without. I will let you know what I like.

 

[Albone]

Installed my DDM 6000k HID kit. I cant believe I never had HIDs after seeing them work. Very impressive.

Install on Divers Side

Install on Passenger Side

 

[redspeed]

Those hid's look nice! How much $$?

 

[Antoine]

Those hid's look nice! How much $$?

(bump) for a price...I'm looking to upgrade to HIDs myself...They seem to range quite a bit in price and quality!