What have you done to your MS3 today?

[Z-Indy]

I'm really liking the Hypertech by the way. Definitely notice the increased power out toward redline. Power doesn't drop off a cliff like before.

 

[superdoughboy4]

Break-in for the tune. I was told that I should try to drive conservatively for the first 50 miles or so after loading the tune before really thrashing it.

I've since heard from others that that is unneccessary and you can just go ahead and thrash it as soon as you load the tune.

There's debate about whether or not a car should be babied the first stretch of miles for the break-in period.
But from the arguments that I've read, though I don't really remember them, I remember that thrashing on it, although not constantly, is much better than babying it.

 

[theblackspeed]

Cobb intake

Holy crap is this intake amazing, you can hear that turbo spool....drool. Next week H&R springs and my old 17" gloss black rota torques are going onto my MS3 from my old 06 Mazda 3.

 

[lyonsroar]

Finally got a chance to wash her. She is white again! No longer a dull grey!
It was 40'F. It was OK though, my hands eventually went numb and I couldn't feel it anymore!
This weekend = high of 20'F-ish...

Excuse the extreme underexposed photo, the lighting was awful...

 

[MikeHTally]

Break-in for the tune. I was told that I should try to drive conservatively for the first 50 miles or so after loading the tune before really thrashing it.

I've since heard from others that that is unneccessary and you can just go ahead and thrash it as soon as you load the tune.

Why does a tune need break-in? It's just electronics. Is "break-in" used here actually just the computer re-learning how you drive?

 

[MikeHTally]

20,000 miles today. Rolled it up on the way to work. It only took 32 months!

 

[Domino81]

Damn, I'm up to 42k+

 

[hugador]

I'm at 16,6xx. H&R spacers came in the mail today. In case anyone wondering where I got them from here is the link to optionauto.com. (cliky) Has to be H&R because is how I roll, how I get down lol.

 

[oaklandopen]

Drove through a snow dusting/layering on the road. Snow is the mazdaspeed3's only natural enemy

 

[8.5MS3]

Blizzaks ftmfw

 

[Domino81]

Here, too... and I have blizzaks on FD's...

 

[JamesCH]

Drove through a snow dusting/layering on the road. Snow is the mazdaspeed3's only natural enemy

Dunlop M3 snows work great for me.

 

[lyonsroar]

Extreme Winter Contact's on my custom steelies...(headbang)


Bleach by Lyonsroar91, on Flickr

 

[Z-Indy]

Why does a tune need break-in? It's just electronics. Is "break-in" used here actually just the computer re-learning how you drive?

Yes. It is re-adjusting fuel trims and such from what I understand.

 

[oaklandopen]

Yes. It is re-adjusting fuel trims and such from what I understand.

Its hardware vs software. If you're adding hardware like a dp or intake the ecu is like "huh whut...okay lemme do this then"

With a reflash you're basically telling the computer what's up from the getgo, so there's really no break in

Of course...this is just a personal theory

 

[SallySpeed3]

Installed the TRZ transmission mount. Honestly, if it wasn't for the freaking battery this probably would have been my easiest install. Should have taken pictures where I used the jacks under my engine cause it didn't move at all. Can't wait to take it for a drive.

 

[08SPEED3Veteran]

engine blew today in dramatic fashion on a highway on ramp. so i ordered the following from SU;

1 of : ATP GT3582R Bolt-On Garrett Turbo Upgrade: MAZDASPEED 3 [Wastegate Spring Rate:High Boost (14+ PSI)]

1 of : DNP Stainless Steel Turbo Manifold: MAZDASPEED 6, MAZDASPEED 3

1 of : NEW BUILD-A-BLOCK MZR 2.3L for MAZDASPEED 3, MAZDASPEED 6 & CX-7 [Add ARP Head Stud Kit:Yes Please][Add ARP Main Bolt Kit:Yes Please][Add Cometic Head Gasket:No Thanks][Add CP Piston Kit:CP Pistons - 8:5:1 CR +.040/BORE][Add Crank Pulley Bolt:Yes Please][Add Flywheel Bolts(QTY 6):Yes Please][Add New Crankshaft:No Thanks][Add OEM Gasket Kit:Yes Please][Add OEM Main Bearings:Yes Please][Add OEM Main Thrust Washer:Yes Please][Add OEM Rod Bearings:Yes Please][Add Oil Pump:No Thanks][Add Pauter Rods:Yes Please][Add Strainer Tube:Yes Please][Add Strainer Tube Gasket:Yes Please]

and yes there are a few other things im getting, such as way bigger injectors, getting my cams regrinded, and some other odds and ends. and i will be posting a build thread as soon as the fedex man drops buy.

 

[08SPEED3Veteran]

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the tow guy was a tad upset with the mess my car made

 

[oaklandopen]

^^^so its not just a clever avatar

 

[not yellow]

wow, so what caused the failure?!