Should I? S2000 to MS3...

[240ka]

Mgm ftw

 

[Amemiya]

Any updates on this?

 

[Design]

Thread from the dead....
An update. There are no more white sport MS3s in SoCal, but there's a few in NorCal. I can definitely get a red or mgm for 20,200, but am trying to get the same price for the white.

As part of the deal, I'm trying to get them to give me a discount on the MSCAI and possibly their coilovers, so two questions:
1. Are the MSCAI/coilovers good quality? I'm especially curious about the coilovers - I figure the cai is just an cai. The only info I've come across was a long term MS3 review from R&T where they liked both the cai and coilovers.
2. Are they worth the price differential in comparison to aftermarket?

I'm curious about them because I figure if they're dealer installed, they are covered by Mazda, and there will be a slight 'discount' as there's a tax credit for buying new cars based on the total cost of the car, if I remember correctly.

And would Mazda cover my engine if I went through a puddle, and because of the design of their cai, my engine floods & dies?

Thanks!

Old post but I thought I'd add anyways.

The MSCAI is made by AEM with a Mazda-specific dry flow filter. I am running one on my 09; gained about 27 HP. I ran one on my previous car for 140K with no major issues. Honestly, you would have to go to great efforts to hydrolock your car, such as driving WOT through a 3 ft puddle. Just make sure you keep the splash guards in tact.

The MS coilovers are made by KW and are generally the top reviewed coilover on the MS3's to date. They are a bit stiff for daily driving and family duties. You might consider a slightly softer application like H&R. Hope that helps.