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concealer404

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1990 MX6 GT/1993 Escort GT/1994 MX3 GS/1992 Celica GT
Hey all!

I have a 1990 MX6 GT, and a 1994 MX3 GS, so i guess two cars for this section?

Haven't been around Mazdas long, been a Honda guy, and still a Toyota guy to some extent. My first introduction to Mazda, or should i say "Fazda" was the purchase of a 1993 Escort GT to replace my girlfriend's Taurus. THAT has been quite a ride, but despite all the issues, time, and money sunk into that car, we still have it, and love it. 276k miles and ticking. (Literally, unfortunately, the head is TRASHED) Still makes great power and drives well. (After a COMPLETE suspension and brakes rebuild.)

The 1990 MX6 GT was bought to be my daily driver while i work on my Celica, for $900. It has also been interesting. It's been done for months at a time, it's been a theft victim, ($1000 worth of parts stolen off of it) and is now back on the road serving as my DD, as well as being built for the Grassroots Motorsports $2010 Challenge, where i hope to shock and awe on the drag strip. (upyours)

The 1994 MX3 GS was purchased for the princely sum of $650, runs and drives like it's brand new. (As it should, with only 86k miles on it.) Unfortunatley, the frame is rusted pretty badly. And i knew this. This will be giving up what's left of it's life to the 276k mile Escort, to facilitate my girlfriend's dream of a KLZE-powered Escort. (naughty)

Here's some random pictures of at least the three Mazdas. I can dig up pictures of the Toyota if needed. (Expecting boos and hisses.)

1) The Escort is shy, but it can be seen in the background of a few of these photos
2) The MX3 looks WAY better than it really is
3) Yes. On the MX6. Yes. That IS my exhaust.

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hey there!

not a fan of red mazdas, but i guess you are!

Here's a tip, don't use Pacesetter headers on the KLZE Escort...won't fit past the subframe ;)
 
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they fit fine, you just need to rotate the flange for the rear header where it bolts up to the Y pipe. we have done it. not a big deal really if you have a welder at least. lol

nice to see you finally made it here man. i was right there when you took one of the pics of the mx6. lol.

what lip and skirts are on the mx3? thats not a stock 2 piece lip. and those arent the mazdaspeed side pods. those are some others i havent seen, looks pretty good.
 
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hey there!

not a fan of red mazdas, but i guess you are!

Here's a tip, don't use Pacesetter headers on the KLZE Escort...won't fit past the subframe ;)

Actually... i HATE red cars. These were all cheap, and happened to be red. (encourage

monoxidechild said:
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they fit fine, you just need to rotate the flange fro the rear head where it bolts up to the Y pipe. we have done it. not a big deal really if you have a welder at least. lol

nice to see you finally made it here man. i was right there when you took one of the pics of the mx6. lol.

what lip and skirts are on the mx3? thats not a stock 2 piece lip. and those are the mazdaspeed side pods. looks pretty good.

Hey! :D

As for the lip and skirts? I really have no idea? I thought they were stock?

I'm considering keeping those instead of selling them off the car. I'm wanting another MX3 GS for SCCA ST duty.

How much could i sell them for? It'd be cool to get the KLZE swap done for less than $500 out of pocket. (drive2)
 
skirts would probably get you $100 bucks. and the lip maybe 50-75. there so many aftermarket ones at such cheap prices, its not like there worth alot. really the only thing worth alot in the mx3 community is the mx3 SE interiors and wheels. and thats pretty much it. you know you can get a ZE here in chicago for $700 from eric japan motors right? if you pick it up like we do, they will even let you into the warehouse, and pick out which ZE u want. :)
 
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Hrmmm... They have a website? I need a Caldina 3sgte as well. :)

That's a nice price for a KLZE. I've got a lead in on one here in Indy for a little cheaper, though. ;)

I think i may just keep the skirts and lip for awhile. Or at least the lip. I'm not real fond of the skirts.
 
I spy Cory in a shot from BAMM this year! Welcome, from a familiar face to another!
 
JKPgt96 said:
I spy Cory in a shot from BAMM this year! Welcome, from a familiar face to another!

Oh hey there! :D

Thanks for reminding me that i need to give Eric a call. I'm about to go full nuts stupid with the MX6.

imjustagirl said:
Love the MX-3... Makes me miss my 93 GS SE. *tears*.. Also a fan of the MX-6..


I <3 old mazdas..

Glad you like the MX3! Sadly, though... it's time on this earth is limited. It'll be stripped and scrapped shortly.
 
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