The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working

[bigsho]

Today starts the new thursdy-sunday schedule at work. Its gonna be a boring 3 days...looks like ill have time to finally clean my wheels lol.

 

[WillD]

thanks guys! will the one I liked said it has a 20gb SSD and a 500gb HD would you suggest getting something that has a larger SSD and no normal HD?

Bigger SSD, no normal HD. That's what I would personally do.

 

[Kiseliok]

It'll be a lot more expensive with a lot less capacity.
If you like to carry around a lot of movies - I'd go with 500.

In my case it's ISOs, copies of blue rays, logs, and roms.

 

[pmartz16]

i have a 1 terabyte external hard drive that I keep most of my stuff on.

 

[WillD]

It'll be a lot more expensive with a lot less capacity.
If you like to carry around a lot of movies - I'd go with 500.

In my case it's ISOs, copies of blue rays, logs, and roms.

All comes down to personal preference. I prefer the speed/portability of the SSD over the space. I don't ever carry a ton of files or anything like that around with me. There's no wrong/right answer.

 

[Evan9999]

Had a successful install weekend. You guy may notice a few things different




Edit: Here's an old picture from Mid-Ohio a year or so ago.

 

[etipp98]

Forget to add the towplate?

 

[Evan9999]

Forget to add the towplate?

I just didn't screw it back in yet at that point. I wanted to go for a test drive to make sure there weren't any boost leaks. I left it off during the test drive in case I had to remove the bumper again.

 

[WillD]

You removed a sticker from your windshield....?

 

[Evan9999]

You removed a sticker from your windshield....?

WINNER!!! hahaha

 

[Perro del Sol]

He fixed the dent in the bumper!

 

[Lewis7789]

My OCD is so happy with your fixed bumper, #2. And it only took you two years to fix! haha. How does she feel with the new intercooler?

 

[Fiji Mazda3]

How much would a new engine run for an 08 MS3?

 

[tweiss3]

Same as it would run for any MS3/6

http://protegegarage.com/486-engines

or

Mazmart $2650 for a shortblock

 

[Evan9999]

2 years? It was less, like only 1.5 years HAHA!!!! I'm loving the new intercooler. I'll have a better feel for it on my way home from work and once the weather gets into the 80s again. After repeated pulls, the car just pulls strong every time. With the old TMIC, it would start to feel sluggish after 15 minutes of driving. I can definitely tell there's less heat soak. I can't wait to experience it on track!

I'm also using the greddy knock-off BPV that came with the kit. On the top of it, there's a way to adjust it softer or harder. I'm not really sure how to adjust it yet, but I'll probably figure it out once I take a closer look. Also, I'm not really sure whether or not I need to adjust it softer or harder. I'm used to the stock BPV that has 1 setting lol. I'm not sure if I like the greddy knock-off. The sound is kinda ricer to me. I prefer just a big woosh sound of air, similar to the stock BPV haha.

 

[Cleverfrog]

So I'm not sure if any of you are interested but anyways, a race track in south eastern Michigan has a few open track/ test and tune days for those that do that. http://gingerman.mycustomevent.com/ShoppingCart.aspx

Just thought some of you would like to know.

 

[Lewis7789]

How much would a new engine run for an 08 MS3?

$3500 shipped with a Mazdaspeed discount.

Why do you ask, Nick? Have your eye on a blown MS3?

 

[WillD]

$3500 shipped with a Mazdaspeed discount.

If it were me I'd get a shiny new one versus one from Mazmart.

 

[Fiji Mazda3]

$3500 shipped with a Mazdaspeed discount.

That's better than I thought. Labor is going to be the killer though.

 

[princess peach]

That's better than I thought. Labor is going to be the killer though.

When I popped the MS3, Montrose wanted $9k for a new engine... do that's $5.5k for stealership labor