What have you done to your MS3 today?

well two weeks ago i installed my testpipe, this weekend i baked my lights.. pictures are in pic-vid section and in april the springs are going on...

as far as selling the car i went down that road too.. im just going to wait untill money is good and get a evo mr or sti
 
i met up with a local speed6 friend of mine and rolled out to a show today.. it ended up being ghetto as hell, and it rained. But i did get these few pics before the rain(cars been in the garage since thursday night getting claybared, 2 step wax and paint sealant btw)

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both reppin' hard y0 :D

like 50hp right thurr
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hes only got like 25 hp
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love the MS6 front grill.
 
strick, your car is gorgeous as always, but that ms6 is off the charts! hot damn! I still think you need to look into blacking out your front grills!!
 
Thanks guys. We did his BC coils and I was like "damn bro, you need spacers, your junk is sunk in" ..lmao. So he bought some 15mm studded spacers and it was on from there. Rockin' 18 x 8.5 +48OZs w/15mm spacers. +33 effectively w/ 235/40s FTW. He had the same shop that did my roll and pull hook him up. I believe its the nextmod Autoexe replica kit(grill,lip,side skirts and rear diffuser thingys..

Ill have a bunch of pics of our cars this weekend as we are hosting a meet/cookout locally in tampa here. Lots o pics coming soon
 
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Picked some Hawk pads for Fr. and Rr. along with some brake fluid so I can play with the 3 this weekend.
Also had the main belt tensioner replaced, dang thing was getting loud as heck, now she's quiet as a kitten again.
 
mailed my turbo to ken at PG to be reworked...it says two week turnaround, but has anyone had this service done and if so how long did it take to get yours back?
 
Last friday, I did the VVT and Timing chain. Did the timing chain since we already had the Front cover off so now she is nice and quiet. Very pleased.
Kept getting a check engine light for the cam Sensor. Stated bank one over retarded. (I have a retarded MS3 :( )
But, we found out the computer thought it was still having issues with the original VVT which was as loose as a $2 hooker on St. Patricks day. Cleared the computer (Manual Reset) and now no problems.

Today, I decided it was time to get the front brakes knocked out. They where real low (2/32nd at best), and very squeeky! Anoying!!!!!

Anyways, shes comming along ( a LOOONG way!) from the $10k condition she was in.

Since I bought it last week, Ive replaced:
VVT Actuator
Timing Chain
All Tires
Front Brakes
Air Filter
&
Spark Plugs

Also had the car detailed inside and out (Now I can see all the dents and scratches! :mad: ) and changed the oil.

Oh, and windshield gets replaced this week too. After that, time to focus on the body. :)
 
Last friday, I did the VVT and Timing chain. Did the timing chain since we already had the Front cover off so now she is nice and quiet. Very pleased.
Kept getting a check engine light for the cam Sensor. Stated bank one over retarded. (I have a retarded MS3 :( )
But, we found out the computer thought it was still having issues with the original VVT which was as loose as a $2 hooker on St. Patricks day. Cleared the computer (Manual Reset) and now no problems.

Today, I decided it was time to get the front brakes knocked out. They where real low (2/32nd at best), and very squeeky! Anoying!!!!!

Anyways, shes comming along ( a LOOONG way!) from the $10k condition she was in.

Since I bought it last week, Ive replaced:
VVT Actuator
Timing Chain
All Tires
Front Brakes
Air Filter
&
Spark Plugs

Also had the car detailed inside and out (Now I can see all the dents and scratches! :mad: ) and changed the oil.

Oh, and windshield gets replaced this week too. After that, time to focus on the body. :)

sounds like you know your stuff! Haha, I guess thats what you get when your a dealer tech(I think thats what you said). Lets see some pics of her now...?
 
lol Only things fixed are mechanical. Still has all the dents and scratches. But, Ile take some better picks tomorrow. :)
 
Car is back to stock (motor wise) to go back into Mazda to get the engine looked at. I believe it is the timing chain going bad so hopefully they can get it done quick so I can have the car back for the auto cross on sunday..... If not I'll be hanging the tail out on the Cobra (nana)
 
I've still got my TIP sitting in the closet, someone here or on the forum that shan't be named had a nice writeup with pics that I can't seem to find..
 
If your driving an 08 or newer Speed 3, chances are any noise your getting is your Drive belt tensioner. There is a TSB for this issue which replaces the tensioner with an updated part, like the VVT. Not all cars are going to experience this issue however.

Taking the speed in to the body shop for a quote on removing this ugly aftermarket roof rack rails that where drilled into the roof.....I know.
Have them pulled, weld the holes and repaint the roof. Make it look nice again.!
 
I've still got my TIP sitting in the closet, someone here or on the forum that shan't be named had a nice writeup with pics that I can't seem to find..

this install is very straightforward, i just did it over the weekend, no need for any instructions. take off tmic cover, intake, battery and tray, then you can access inlet pipe. most importantly - be very careful removing the small tube off the nipple on the pipe and don't break the nipple on the other end of it that is attached to the solenoid! many have snapped it, but don't fear, just don't yank on it. as always, be patient and alert, take your time, and check things twice for proper fitment and tightness.
 
this install is very straightforward, i just did it over the weekend, no need for any instructions. take off tmic cover, intake, battery and tray, then you can access inlet pipe. most importantly - be very careful removing the small tube off the nipple on the pipe and don't break the nipple on the other end of it that is attached to the solenoid! many have snapped it, but don't fear, just don't yank on it. as always, be patient and alert, take your time, and check things twice for proper fitment and tightness.

+1 to the being careful. Though it looked like there was some glue residue on mine (unamused) once i broke it off I had to take it out with pliers, it was freakin in there... but krazy glue + epoxy saved the day. I was driving less than an hour later.
 
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