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Post subject: New member and recent convert to Mazda  Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 12:42 pm |
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Location: Carrickfergus
Vehicle: MPS3 mkI aero
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Bhp: 256
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Recently took the plunge and traded my Vectra 2.0T (and a few grand) for a 3MPS Aero. Bought the car from Brighton and drove it from there to Holyhead, ferry to Dublin and then from there up to Belfast and I have to say the car really impressed me over the 500 or so miles I covered in just over 24 hours. I have wanted one since a guy in my town bought one about 4 years ago, but I had to wait until I was old enough that the insurance companies didn't laugh when I tried to get a quote - 25 seems to have done the trick! Hopefully I will have years of trouble free driving, but if I don't I am confident that there is enough knowledge on here to help me with most things - it was thanks to reading several topics on here over the past few months that I plucked up the courage to take the plunge and finally get one. The car itself is a completely standard 2007 3MPS Aero, and I think it will be staying that way for a while. Of course any feedback or advice is welcome. R  
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Post subject: Re: New member and recent convert to Mazda Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 6:43 pm |
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welcome to the forum
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Post subject: Re: New member and recent convert to Mazda Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 6:49 pm |
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Post subject: Re: New member and recent convert to Mazda Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 7:01 pm |
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Welcome to the forum bud!
Looks a nice clean example!
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Post subject: Re: New member and recent convert to Mazda Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:14 pm |
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Mazda MPS 3 Aero (2008) MK1
BNR3 (fitted 56,000 Miles)
Corksport HPFP
Cobb AP V3
Corksport Tmic
HTP 3" Full Intake (fitted 56,000 Miles)
Cobb 3-Port Boost Control Solenoid
235/40/18,Eagle F1 Winter/ Eagle F1 245/40/18 (Summer)
mazdaspeed Ariel
BC Coilovers
Removed the splash guard and resonator box
Febi Bilstein Prokit Rear Drop Links
Short Shift Plate(Spamface)
CFM Rear Motor Mount (9 PEGS)
JBR Pass Motor Mount 80a
JBR Trans Motor Mount 88a
JBR 125 RARB (Middle setting)
Forge V2 BPV
Stoptech Drilled Slotted Front/Rear
Step colder NGK 6510 0.7mm gap (fitted 56,000 Miles)
APT Long Downpipe
EGR Delete (fitted 56,000 Miles)
Coolant bypass
RX8 Alloys
3Bar Map Sensor and Harness (fitted 56,000 Miles)
Banjo Bolt
Motul GEAR 300 LS 75W-90 Fully Synthetic Car Limited Slip Differential Oil(Changed@59,292)
Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 Fully Synthetic Engine Oil ( Changed every 6/7000 miles)
MOTS DONE@ Ambleside Motors
J TUNED STICKER 100+BHP
Justin tuned & Built By David Hastie
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Post subject: Re: New member and recent convert to Mazda Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:22 pm |
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to the forum! Best colour 
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Post subject: Re: New member and recent convert to Mazda Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:42 pm |
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Welcome to the forum
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true red mk1 3MPS, Hypertech tune, Corksport SRI+TIP, Resonator and 2nd Cat removed, Powerflow custom exhaust, Turbosmart BPV, J-Speed short shift plate, Lowered 40mm H&R springs, Gloss black RX-8 alloys, Mazdaspeed stubby carbon Ariel, XCarlink.
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Post subject: Re: New member and recent convert to Mazda Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:53 pm |
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Another one of them slow red 3's 
_________________ 100% Meth / Fully forged / ACT 6 Puc & lightweight flywheel / monlar rods / wiseco pistons / arp studs / Versatune / corksport FMIC / Garrett GTX3076 / Brock Injector seals / Autotechs / Dreadnought & Juggernaut / GT RARB / Speedline front lower struts / Speedline lateral struts / corksport front braces / corksport rear upper braces / CS side braces /H&R springs / Bilstein B8's / CS BBK / Rear EBC Yellowstuff / JBR 5mm spacers / JBR OCC / Forge V2 / AWR 80a REM / 3" DP / Jetex / 3.25" Sure intake / Sure BSD / SURE TIG / Butterfly delete / EGR blockoff / Hel brake lines / Xcarlink / kendo SSP & Bushes / Step colder NGK 0.6mm gap / Fog and Driving light HID's / MKii alloys Build thread http://tinyurl.com/otzp6qwHelpful threads http://tinyurl.com/kjykgbdhttp://www.ThroughTheLensMedia.co.uk AVOID TOTAL MPS http://www.mpsowners.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=20073
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Post subject: Re: New member and recent convert to Mazda Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:31 pm |
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SpamFace wrote: Another one of them slow red 3's Wasn't your original MPS 6 red
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true red mk1 3MPS, Hypertech tune, Corksport SRI+TIP, Resonator and 2nd Cat removed, Powerflow custom exhaust, Turbosmart BPV, J-Speed short shift plate, Lowered 40mm H&R springs, Gloss black RX-8 alloys, Mazdaspeed stubby carbon Ariel, XCarlink.
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Post subject: Re: New member and recent convert to Mazda Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 7:28 am |
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Post subject: Re: New member and recent convert to Mazda Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:46 am |
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to the owners club
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Now Sold...Mk1 3 MPS Aero Facelift;-Corksport Stage 2 SRI+TIP//Forge BPV V2//Custom 2nd Cat & Resonator Delete//Cp-e REM 60a//SF Ssp//Kinugawa Banjo Bolt//Rear Tints//6k H-Lights//L.E.D.S//Shell Helix Ultra 5W 40//K&N Oil Filter//Goodyear Eagle f1 asymmetric 3's//
*Gone but not forgotten; moist silver mazda 6 mps*
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Post subject: Re: New member and recent convert to Mazda Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 11:43 am |
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cfcjre wrote: SpamFace wrote: Another one of them slow red 3's Wasn't your original MPS 6 red But a quick 6
_________________ 100% Meth / Fully forged / ACT 6 Puc & lightweight flywheel / monlar rods / wiseco pistons / arp studs / Versatune / corksport FMIC / Garrett GTX3076 / Brock Injector seals / Autotechs / Dreadnought & Juggernaut / GT RARB / Speedline front lower struts / Speedline lateral struts / corksport front braces / corksport rear upper braces / CS side braces /H&R springs / Bilstein B8's / CS BBK / Rear EBC Yellowstuff / JBR 5mm spacers / JBR OCC / Forge V2 / AWR 80a REM / 3" DP / Jetex / 3.25" Sure intake / Sure BSD / SURE TIG / Butterfly delete / EGR blockoff / Hel brake lines / Xcarlink / kendo SSP & Bushes / Step colder NGK 0.6mm gap / Fog and Driving light HID's / MKii alloys Build thread http://tinyurl.com/otzp6qwHelpful threads http://tinyurl.com/kjykgbdhttp://www.ThroughTheLensMedia.co.uk AVOID TOTAL MPS http://www.mpsowners.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=20073
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Kenny
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Post subject: Re: New member and recent convert to Mazda Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:16 pm |
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SpamFace wrote: cfcjre wrote: SpamFace wrote: Another one of them slow red 3's Wasn't your original MPS 6 red But a quick 6 It was that quick it fell to pieces 
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Post subject: Re: New member and recent convert to Mazda Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 1:20 pm |
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KGB wrote: SpamFace wrote: cfcjre wrote: SpamFace wrote: Another one of them slow red 3's Wasn't your original MPS 6 red But a quick 6 It was that quick it fell to pieces Haha
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Ryan Hack
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Post subject: Re: New member and recent convert to Mazda Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 11:50 am |
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Thanks for all the feedback.
I want to keep the car as original as possible - since this is how the previous (and only) owner has kept her.
I do however want to change a couple of things to make it more "my car".
I have wind deflectors on order.... other than that I am just thinking of some very subtle changes.
I like how she sits so I don't think I need to worry about suspension etc, but I think things like the clear fog lamp at the rear and slightly darkened badges look smart on other 3mps's I have seen. Light window tints have also always been a favourite of mine - but I don't want to take away too much of the cars originality.
Anything else I should be considering??
Also my drivers wing mirror has a rusty bolt at the top that broke the first time I washed the car, but I think a local engineering firm near me can make me up a new one - maybe a few so I can replace the other side before it breaks too?
From looking at the service manual and receipts it doesn't look like my car has had the VVT fault rectified or the engine mounting bolt that I have seen a lot of people mention. Is this something I should get the local Mazda dealer to look at? The car was sold to me with a 12 month Mazda Approved warranty but I have my doubts they will cover any of that on an '07 car.
Again, any feedback or advice is welcome.
R
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Looking clean