You know what that means......... viewtopic.php?f=85&t=6723&hilit=+Beading

_________________
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/otzp6qw
Helpful threads http://tinyurl.com/kjykgbd
http://www.ThroughTheLensMedia.co.uk
AVOID TOTAL MPS http://www.mpsowners.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=20073

3 weeks on, a little update. At the risk of getting flamed, I'm really struggling to love my MPS.

maybe I did not choose well, but it whines, at certain speed vibrates/knocks (wheel bearing?), does not feel fast (although I've not gone up against anything to support this), the clutch pedal sticks a little towards the top and generally feels very "fragile". I can't afford for it to break in a major way with the warranty I've got.

add to that the little s**ts in my close who have managed to put a little dent in the side with a foot or tennis ball.

please give me hope as i look forward to driving it but I'm always let down by the experience.

the "fragile" thing is the biggest issue. its only got 30k on the clock, how common are the stories on here about rods snapping and vvt going AWOL?

_________________
Used to have : 2008 MK1 3MPS Cosmic Blue - J-Tuned, stainless steel dials, eBay TIP, Sure SSP, Sure Anchors, K&N Replacement, Drilled Airbox, LED side lights, LED interior lights, LED reverse light, MTEC drilled discs, Yellow Stuff pads, NGK LTR7IX-11, EGR block off.

Now: 2005 Corolla T-Sport

VVT failure approx <5% rods around <1% I would say.

Your problems don't sound good, hopefully just minor things

_________________
••Black Mazda 6 MPS••
BNRstage1 // CpeIntercooler // Cpe3"SRI // CpeDiff brace // HTP3"tip // eBay3"Downpipe w/magnaflow 200 cell cat // AutotechHPFP // SnowPerformancemeth injection w/Aquamistjet/adaptor // Amsoilair filter w/prefilter // GoFastBitsBOV // NGKIridium IX plugs // TurbinetechDiff mount // BilsteinB12 // eBayStiS204 front lip // Whitelinerarb // OZprodrive Rx-8 alloys
link to pics/mods

Diff whine is common, vibrates at certain speeds - could be wheel balancing? It is a fast car for the £ mate, won't be many that match you, and if they do, i bet they pay double or more for the pleasure.

_________________
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/otzp6qw
Helpful threads http://tinyurl.com/kjykgbd
http://www.ThroughTheLensMedia.co.uk
AVOID TOTAL MPS http://www.mpsowners.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=20073

You could always time from 60-100 and compare with someone else on the forum... Once rolling your MPS should be really good performance considering the cost of it.

_________________
••Black Mazda 6 MPS••
BNRstage1 // CpeIntercooler // Cpe3"SRI // CpeDiff brace // HTP3"tip // eBay3"Downpipe w/magnaflow 200 cell cat // AutotechHPFP // SnowPerformancemeth injection w/Aquamistjet/adaptor // Amsoilair filter w/prefilter // GoFastBitsBOV // NGKIridium IX plugs // TurbinetechDiff mount // BilsteinB12 // eBayStiS204 front lip // Whitelinerarb // OZprodrive Rx-8 alloys
link to pics/mods

OK that's a comforting start, I don't mind if something is common/normal (I.e. diff whine) i'm just worried I've bought a dog at the moment. I'm going to come along to a meet and hopefully get a ride in another 3mps and put my demons to bed.

_________________
Used to have : 2008 MK1 3MPS Cosmic Blue - J-Tuned, stainless steel dials, eBay TIP, Sure SSP, Sure Anchors, K&N Replacement, Drilled Airbox, LED side lights, LED interior lights, LED reverse light, MTEC drilled discs, Yellow Stuff pads, NGK LTR7IX-11, EGR block off.

Now: 2005 Corolla T-Sport