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Post subject: Surrey Noob  Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 3:08 pm |
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Hello There, I am now 1400 miles or so into my Mazda 6 MPS, totally std (at the moment), in the Titanium grey.........as they all are ! Loving the balance of ride v handling best combo since my RX8, loving the stereo and of course loving the power  forgive me for not following forum etiquette but there are two things I would like to know about (which possibly have been done to death) which is the best IPod dock / connector system (if the Rx8 is anything to go buy this is important to get right !) and is there a forum recommended, generally tried and tested re-map / chip option for the car. Spotted my first other MPS recently too, an almost identical car near horsell (in surrey, just in case there are more of them about), Tit Grey 06 plate car being driven sensibly !! Look forward to catching up with some like minded folks  Phill
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Post subject: Re: Surrey Noob Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 3:30 pm |
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Titanium 6MPS, Cpe XL TIP/CAI, AEM Filter, PTP HPFPI, NGK Plugs, Forge recirc valve, C&C Custom 3'' System, Cpe RMM, J-Speed SSP, Eibach pro springs, Gloss Black RX-8 Wheels, Falken rubber, M-Tech D&G disc with yellowstuff pads all round, HEL BBL, DOT5.1 Fluid, Red Calipers, Black out badges and Tints.
To fit = Hd lip, Sure Anchors
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Future Mods = Corksport TMIC
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Post subject: Re: Surrey Noob Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 3:36 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Surrey Noob Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 3:54 pm |
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Thank you for the prompt replies, I guess it is Friday afternoon !! The xcarlink looks spot on, now to choose a cradle or something house the touch !
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Post subject: Re: Surrey Noob Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 4:08 pm |
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Hello & Yup Xcarlink all the way. I put mine in my cupholder as you can change the tracks on steering wheel/CD unit. BTW I have the Mada 3 MPS so might be a little different. Personally I dont think the bluetooth is worth it...not the bed sound quality but the quality when plugged in with ipod and playing music is great
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Post subject: Re: Surrey Noob Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 4:10 pm |
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Hello and lots of us ex rx8 owners here glad you are enjoying it
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Post subject: Re: Surrey Noob Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 4:30 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Surrey Noob Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 4:52 pm |
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Did not realise I could do the bluetooth bit with it too (xcar) that would be great, not too worried about the sound quality for calls but not having to fiddle with my BB in ear stuff would be great ! Sorted then Xcar - Do we know if Halfrauds or anyone stocks these or do we just get them online ?
One box ticked - now to sort the power erm read fuel economy !! By the by what is with the trip computer, according to the trip computer I have got 17 L/100km, which equates to about 16mpg, but that did not sit right with me and working it based on actual mileage and fuel use it is more like 31mpg !!
The rx8 was lovely but just not fast enough to warrant to the 21mpg no matter what you did to it drink problem, I accept that when you plant it, it will drink but it did not seem to matter what i did it drank pretty well the same. I also had a major issue with the stereo which was fekked by someone bodging a carphone system, only it took my dealer 6 months of regular work to figure it out !
I drove a few cars back to back (megane 250, R32, Focus ST and the MPS) and I can't believe how you can get the grown up interior, great ride, and still have the handling with enough power to make the others feel a little dim witted, it's the torque the MPS seems to get up and go far earlier than the others ! Why doesn't everyone have one ??
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Post subject: Re: Surrey Noob Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 5:06 pm |
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G0tcha wrote: why doesn't everyone have one ?? Cos we are keeping it a secret, we will let you in on it though
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Post subject: Re: Surrey Noob Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 5:09 pm |
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Welcome to the MPSOC madness!
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Post subject: Re: Surrey Noob Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 5:17 pm |
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Na as far as I know you just got to order it off the website mate!
As for your remap, a lot of people go for air intake as they are supposedly very restrictive and there are still no tuners everyone can agree on....
Spend a little time browsing the forum to see what people have done
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Post subject: Re: Surrey Noob Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 5:38 pm |
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Hey to MPSOC forum I am a Ex-RX-8 Owner,but still a Fully Paid up Member of the RX-8OC aswell
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Post subject: Re: Surrey Noob Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 7:01 pm |
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If it is the same "average consumption" info as the 6MPS, it is "litres per 100 miles". If so, 17 = 26.7mpg.
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Post subject: Re: Surrey Noob Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 8:16 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Surrey Noob Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 8:34 pm |
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Foxy - If it is the same "average consumption" info as the 6MPS, it is "litres per 100 miles". If so, 17 = 26.7mpg.
Excellent that sounds a bit more like it, could you please post a link or explain the maths, I used a conversion tool online but it did not seem to make sense compared to my own maths based on fuel used and miles traveled (probably the best way of doing it !)
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