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Post subject: Another newbie to the brand!  Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:35 pm |
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Hi folks My first posting on this forum! I've just put down a deposit on a one owner, low miles, 2008 MY, in True Red from a local Mazda dealer. I'm chopping in my modded Civic R, the main reason being that I needed a more practical car (even though the mrs. already has a 5dr Corolla SR), but I didn't want to sacrifice the performance for practicality. I chose the MPS over BMW 130i, Golf GTI E30 and Focus ST3 - mainly because of the higher power and also hoping that the Mazda will prove to be the more reliable car?? I have plans for stage 1 and stage 2 upgrades  I also wanted more subtle looks aswell as refinement. This particular standard MPS is quite a minter, and was being sold local too. I've always been into the modded Jap car scene, and as a bit of background info, my car history in reverse order: '05 Civic R - UKDM '98 Evo 5 GSR - JDM '94 Celica GT SS2 - JDM '93 MR2 GT - JDM '94 Pajero 2.8tdi swb - JDM (during a house buying/renovation phase!) '98 Impreza Turbo - UKDM '95 440 ES - UKDM (yes this Volvo was a runabout when I was 'between cars'!) '95 FTO GPX mt - JDM '94 Integra SiR - JDM '89 Golf GTi 8v - UKDM Well that's it! I'll be spending some time getting to know you and the cars - I've read most of the reviews but still feel like I know nothing! Cheers
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Post subject: Re: Another newbie to the brand! Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:40 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Another newbie to the brand! Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:40 pm |
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Hello and Good choice mate, you won't be disappointed. Fastest colour too!
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Post subject: Re: Another newbie to the brand! Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:47 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Another newbie to the brand! Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:00 pm |
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Thanks guys oh i forgot to add; I asked the dealer to repaint the standard wheels in a gunmetal colour, similar to the new Mazda's in the showroom. Pick it up on friday.....can't wait, can't sleep!!
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Post subject: Re: Another newbie to the brand! Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:02 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Another newbie to the brand! Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:07 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Another newbie to the brand! Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:12 pm |
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Should look similar to this then. (I know they're black but you get the idea). 
_________________ hypertech, corksport sri, stainless single box system with decat, j-speed ssp, jbr rear mount, tints and satin black wheels.
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Post subject: Re: Another newbie to the brand! Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:15 pm |
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Welcome!
You made a good choice and I drove a Civic Type R EP3 '05 before my 6 MPS too.
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Post subject: Re: Another newbie to the brand! Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:29 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Another newbie to the brand! Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:50 pm |
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mate. Had a CTR a few years ago, great cars! Good luck with the 3, i'm still trying to find the right one!
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Post subject: Re: Another newbie to the brand! Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:05 pm |
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Matt M wrote: Should look similar to this then. (I know they're black but you get the idea). Yep, that's it! Looks good, and the OEM rims IMO, look better being dark. I'll be getting the rear tinted too. Haven't a clue about how the running costs will pan out yet so will have to stay sensible on spending money on mods. Oooh the anticipation!
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Post subject: Re: Another newbie to the brand! Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:06 pm |
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Hello and welcome mate.
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Post subject: Re: Another newbie to the brand! Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:01 am |
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Post subject: Re: Another newbie to the brand! Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:50 pm |
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 Now i've booked it in for tinting on saturday morning! So much for exercising restraint 
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