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Post subject: New 3 MPS owner from Sheffield  Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:32 pm |
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Hi Guys & Gals, I'm a new Mazda 3 MPS owner from Sheffield, only just got the car and i love it. Its a Black Mica Mazda 3 MPS with the aero kit on a 08 plate. My car history starts with a Pug 306 when i first past my test, had this for about 4/5 years, which was then followed by a Ford Focus ST-3. Had the ST for just over a year n half but after getting a gf in Newcastle and an 06 plate starting to rust (2 years ago when it started rusting so the car was only 4 years old), i decided to get something more economical a Ford Focus 1.6 tdci, however after learning of the DPF nightmares other people have had and it started leaking in the boot and Ford refused to sort it saw me going back to the Car People where i happened to come across the MPS. I loved the look of it so took it for a couple of test drives fell in love with it and decided to part ex. I now enjoy driving again and on my 3rd car within a year and will never go back to owning a Ford. Looking to foward to driving many happy miles with the MPS, only downside is the hefty tax and petrol consumption tho the insurance cheered me up only £578 for a 25 year old lad with 3 points. Also looking forward to chatting with some fellow MPS owners. Hope you all have had a good xmas and new year. Shaun
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Post subject: Re: New 3 MPS owner from Sheffield Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:43 pm |
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Post subject: Re: New 3 MPS owner from Sheffield Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:48 pm |
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Hi mate welcome to the forum. I was considering an ST-3 when i was buying my MPS but the cheaper insurance, more power and how much rarer the MPS is swung it for me.
Have you got any plans for the MPS or leaving it standard?
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Post subject: Re: New 3 MPS owner from Sheffield Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:51 pm |
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Post subject: Re: New 3 MPS owner from Sheffield Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:56 pm |
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thanks for the welcome guys  lanky_mps wrote: Hi mate welcome to the forum. I was considering an ST-3 when i was buying my MPS but the cheaper insurance, more power and how much rarer the MPS is swung it for me.
Have you got any plans for the MPS or leaving it standard? yeah the rarity factor was a very big appeal to me and though i thought about another ST the my previous history with Ford and with how common they are becoming put me off. i want to make some changes and make it my own etc but gonna find out whats the best to do before i make any decisions so for now its just the small mods, i.e. sidelights etc
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Post subject: Re: New 3 MPS owner from Sheffield Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 6:46 pm |
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shaunyg wrote: thanks for the welcome guys lanky_mps wrote: Hi mate welcome to the forum. I was considering an ST-3 when i was buying my MPS but the cheaper insurance, more power and how much rarer the MPS is swung it for me.
Have you got any plans for the MPS or leaving it standard? yeah the rarity factor was a very big appeal to me and though i thought about another ST the my previous history with Ford and with how common they are becoming put me off. i want to make some changes and make it my own etc but going to find out whats the best to do before i make any decisions so for now its just the small mods, i.e. sidelights etc I do love the noise of a ST with an aftermarket exhaust tho. I really need to change my sidelights aswell to match the xenons as there yellow at the moment. If your just going for basic modifictions then I'd advice an air filter, removal of the second cat and a Hypertech tuning box. I've just done all of this aswell as a TIP and Forge Recirculation Valve and it has really changed the car and the way it drives.
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Post subject: Re: New 3 MPS owner from Sheffield Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 6:53 pm |
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lanky_mps wrote: shaunyg wrote: thanks for the welcome guys lanky_mps wrote: Hi mate welcome to the forum. I was considering an ST-3 when i was buying my MPS but the cheaper insurance, more power and how much rarer the MPS is swung it for me.
Have you got any plans for the MPS or leaving it standard? yeah the rarity factor was a very big appeal to me and though i thought about another ST the my previous history with Ford and with how common they are becoming put me off. i want to make some changes and make it my own etc but going to find out whats the best to do before i make any decisions so for now its just the small mods, i.e. sidelights etc I do love the noise of a ST with an aftermarket exhaust tho. I really need to change my sidelights aswell to match the xenons as there yellow at the moment. If your just going for basic modifictions then I'd advice an air filter, removal of the second cat and a Hypertech tuning box. I've just done all of this aswell as a TIP and Forge Recirculation Valve and it has really changed the car and the way it drives. i was adicted to the noise of the ST, the Volvo 5 Pot engine was ace and like u said with a custom exhaust it was just amazing, but the car was seriously let down by Fords shoddy bodywork and a few mechanical problems. thanks for the modding advice, is there a good exhaust upgrade with a decent noise? dont wont anything too loud and crazy but just something that makes me think.........sweeeeeeeeet lol
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Post subject: Re: New 3 MPS owner from Sheffield Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:09 pm |
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Quote: I was adicted to the noise of the ST, the Volvo 5 Pot engine was ace and like u said with a custom exhaust it was just amazing, but the car was seriously let down by Fords shoddy bodywork and a few mechanical problems.
thanks for the modding advice, is there a good exhaust upgrade with a decent noise? dont wont anything too loud and crazy but just something that makes me think.........sweeeeeeeeet lol Unfortunatly it seems like Ford still haven't sorted out there rusting problem that there famous for. In regards to an exhaust im not sure, I was considering a Corksport but most the ones I've seen fitted sit to far out the back instead of flush with the bumper. There's always the HKS, Greedy and a couple if others. Alot of people seem to be going for custom made ones from exhaust fabricators as you can choose the tip and sound to a point.
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Post subject: Re: New 3 MPS owner from Sheffield Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:17 pm |
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Post subject: Re: New 3 MPS owner from Sheffield Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:29 pm |
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lanky_mps wrote: Quote: I was adicted to the noise of the ST, the Volvo 5 Pot engine was ace and like u said with a custom exhaust it was just amazing, but the car was seriously let down by Fords shoddy bodywork and a few mechanical problems.
thanks for the modding advice, is there a good exhaust upgrade with a decent noise? dont wont anything too loud and crazy but just something that makes me think.........sweeeeeeeeet lol Unfortunatly it seems like Ford still haven't sorted out there rusting problem that there famous for. In regards to an exhaust im not sure, I was considering a Corksport but most the ones I've seen fitted sit to far out the back instead of flush with the bumper. There's always the HKS, Greedy and a couple if others. Alot of people seem to be going for custom made ones from exhaust fabricators as you can choose the tip and sound to a point. we have a custom exhaust fabricator in sheff which my dad went to so i'll probably give them a buzz and see what they can do
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Post subject: Re: New 3 MPS owner from Sheffield Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:29 pm |
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foxy wrote: Mazdas aren't that brilliant when it comes to rust. Hi Foxy, are the mazda's renowned for rust also? if so any particular areas to look out for?
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Post subject: Re: New 3 MPS owner from Sheffield Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:41 pm |
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shaunyg wrote: lanky_mps wrote: Quote: I was adicted to the noise of the ST, the Volvo 5 Pot engine was ace and like u said with a custom exhaust it was just amazing, but the car was seriously let down by Fords shoddy bodywork and a few mechanical problems.
thanks for the modding advice, is there a good exhaust upgrade with a decent noise? dont wont anything too loud and crazy but just something that makes me think.........sweeeeeeeeet lol Unfortunatly it seems like Ford still haven't sorted out there rusting problem that there famous for. In regards to an exhaust im not sure, I was considering a Corksport but most the ones I've seen fitted sit to far out the back instead of flush with the bumper. There's always the HKS, Greedy and a couple if others. Alot of people seem to be going for custom made ones from exhaust fabricators as you can choose the tip and sound to a point. we have a custom exhaust fabricator in sheff which my dad went to so i'll probably give them a buzz and see what they can do EUK by anychance? ;) Im also from sheff, get some piccys up so i know what im looking for
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Post subject: Re: New 3 MPS owner from Sheffield Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:48 pm |
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wehay nice to see someone else on here is from the steel city and yeah EUK. once i've given the car a good wash i'll take some photo's and get them up but in the meantime i go down the sheffield parkway most days so if you see a black 3 mps it will most likely be me
where abouts in sheff you from mate?
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Post subject: Re: New 3 MPS owner from Sheffield Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:50 pm |
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shaunyg wrote: wehay nice to see someone else on here is from the steel city and yeah EUK. once i've given the car a good wash i'll take some photo's and get them up but in the meantime i go down the sheffield parkway most days so if you see a black 3 mps it will most likely be me
where abouts in sheff you from mate? parson cross ( but don't judge me from this)  you?
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Post subject: Re: New 3 MPS owner from Sheffield Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:55 pm |
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danneth wrote: shaunyg wrote: wehay nice to see someone else on here is from the steel city and yeah EUK. once i've given the car a good wash i'll take some photo's and get them up but in the meantime i go down the sheffield parkway most days so if you see a black 3 mps it will most likely be me
where abouts in sheff you from mate? parson cross ( but don't judge me from this) you? Aston, just off the M1 Junc 31.
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