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Post subject: new soon to be MPS owner  Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 8:40 pm |
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Hi All My Name is Mike and im 27 and from Stockport I currently drive a 2zz engined 2006 Toyota MR2 Roaster TF300, after a few summer months of mulling over what car to get to replace Mister'2 (Before the '2 i went through a owning a succession of VTECS including a 97 Civic Type R and a DC2 Teggy Type R and an FN2 Civic Type R) a White MKII Mazda 3 MPS caught my eye sat in the trafford centre car park opposite where to I had parked one summers eve. I didnt really know much (if anything) about the 3 MPS as it seems to be an overlooked choice so did a bit of research and reading reviews etc so I got a test drive at stockport RRG a few weeks ago. After the test drive I can honestly say that after owning what are regarded as some of the best FWD drivers cars in the honda's I was shocked and amazed at just how good the MPS was, the ooomph was unbelievable and the spec that the car comes with puts most top end Bimmers and Audi's to shame! The car was exciting for me and fun because if i compare it to my old FN2 CTR (Forget the MR2 its a completely different kind of car for comparing) the CTR felt like small scalpel sharp precision driving tool whereas the MPS....well it felt more like a hammer, a big blunt power hammer and i just loved it  I am hopefully looking at purchasing a 2-3 year old 3 MPS before the end of October and after reading post up on here about tuning as soon as i get it then its going straight for a remap  Once i hopefully purchase one in the upcoming weeks I will post some piccies up on here! Looking forward to the good times ahead
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New motor - 2015 Mazda 2 Skyactiv 115 Sport Nav
Previous motor - 2010 Mazda 3 MPS running BNR S3 Snail and the usual bolt ons.
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Post subject: Re: new soon to be MPS owner Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 8:48 pm |
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welcome. in away its a good thing there overlooked as it keeps them rare. i didnt have a clue waht one was utill i test drove one. fell in love stright away.
its great when people like your self dont listen to the reviews and actually gave one ago because most just dont even try. and with few simple mods your rocking 300bhp to boot.
Good luck in your search and if you like modding your in the right place.
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Post subject: Re: new soon to be MPS owner Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 8:49 pm |
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Hi and  to the forum 
_________________ 2010 MPS3 Mk2 Forged / Sleeved Engine, CS Cams and Crower Valve Springs, BNR S4 Turbo, HTP 3.5" Intake, HPFP Internals, 2050psi Fuel Rail Relief Valve, JMF Intake Manifold, DNP Exhaust Manifold, Dual OCC Setup, Cobb Turbo Back Exhaust, Airtec FMIC, Port Methanol Injection ..... Tuning in progress with a goal of 480-500bhp :-)  
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Post subject: Re: new soon to be MPS owner Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 8:49 pm |
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Hello, & good luck with your purchase
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BanzaiMike
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Post subject: Re: new soon to be MPS owner Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 8:58 pm |
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Thank for the welcome guys
I much prefer hand one test drives as you really get a feel for the car.
In stockport we are literally 15 minutes away from some awesome hilly road like the A57 Snakes pass and after driving the car in partially damp conditions on my fav set of twisties (The A626 Glossop-Marple road) i loved it
The way the Journalists bang on about Torque Steer is utter bull, yes the thing torque steers but not half as much as people make out and certainly no where near as much as my Bro's Disastra VXR
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Post subject: Re: new soon to be MPS owner Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 8:59 pm |
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And what the hell is up with my spelling tonight
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Post subject: Re: new soon to be MPS owner Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 9:04 pm |
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Don't worry Gav is worse for that lol
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Post subject: Re: new soon to be MPS owner Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 9:06 pm |
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dont you be stealing my crown
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Post subject: Re: new soon to be MPS owner Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 9:09 pm |
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Post subject: Re: new soon to be MPS owner Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 9:23 pm |
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Hello and
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Post subject: Re: new soon to be MPS owner Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:53 am |
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Hello to the forum,glad you got bitten by the MPS bug
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Post subject: Re: new soon to be MPS owner Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:00 am |
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to the forum.
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Post subject: Re: new soon to be MPS owner Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:18 am |
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Welcome along, seems a popular move from a ep3/fn2 to the mps
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Post subject: Re: new soon to be MPS owner Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:19 am |
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Hello and
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Post subject: Re: new soon to be MPS owner Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:33 am |
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Hi &
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