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crossbow · 03-31-2008, 12:50 PM

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to share my new car purchase with you all. Recently traded in my 6 (4 yrs on that one, 5 yrs overall) for a White Mazdaspeed3 Sport. I was looking for a smaller car, that was fun, had better utility, and under 22k. Pretty much one of the only cars that does that!

I gave the speed6 a good long try (friend Kyu owns one, and has let me drive it a lot, as well as driving some modified speed6's), but it just didn't fit me. I always felt it was less responsive then my 6s, and I couldn't get over the hefty feel as you sent it around corners. It was more of a GT car then what I was looking for.

So far I've got it tinted (35% all around, max legal in MD), put some lamin-x yellow fog protectors on the bottom lights, and replaced the interior lighting with hyperwhite led's. I've also got some HID's on order from RPM...basically hitting up all the non performance related mods first...haven't even hit the 1k oil change yet!

Upcoming mods though...will be
17x8 Grey Kosei K1-TS with RT615's (Stupid heavy 18's that come on this car...WTF mazda!...drops 40+ lbs off the car!)
CP-E Engine mount
CP-E Intake
Carbotech Brake Pads
TMW Shifter Bushings (2-3 is hit or miss in this car!)
Forge Motorsports OEM BOV (100% recirc)

Later (once the miles pour on)
CP-E DP
CP-E FMIC
CP-E Fuel Pump (and probably their hybrid standback)

Anything off the old car that doesn't get sold in the regional section, I'll post up in Buy/sell with photos and more information! So keep an eye out!
Don't worry though, I'll still be around now and then. Just send me a pm if you need something!

SANDMAN.3 · 03-31-2008, 01:15 PM

did the dirty wheels come with it?? :P

LOL j/k

nice find. I'd always seem to lean toward the wagon 3 vs the sedan models. With mods that thing will be a beast!

PS: Oh yeah! what happened to Bryan! You had him neutered didn't ya.

gdspc · 03-31-2008, 01:55 PM

congrats...I love it in white. I'm surprised it wasn't one of the first colors available.

I have some decent time behind the wheel of my buddy's Cosmic Blue Sport...what a blast.

Mazda Gremlyn · 03-31-2008, 03:04 PM

Congrats, nice purchase!

Poet · 03-31-2008, 03:24 PM

I've been seriously toying with the idea of making the same move since I can't find a Speed6 around here...Though if I do, I'll wait until the end of the model year to get some of those crazy good deals...How does the FWD hold up with the turbo?

crossbow · 04-01-2008, 11:53 AM

If its raining, don't floor it.

Car is great once moving, not so great from low speeds. It's a blast at track velocities. (My fav thing to do)

msumlin · 04-01-2008, 07:24 PM

Congrats, I just sold a GT three weeks ago, the first in Ohio! I am not a big fan of White cars, but this is the exception!

xtmesisx · 04-01-2008, 07:33 PM

i think you should official change the name to "stormSHADOW white"

but hey, thats me.

ps - awesome vehicle.

Business · 04-01-2008, 07:38 PM

lmao, stormshadow white...that'd be awesome.

post pics once you slap those kosei wheels on sucka.

Betelgeuse · 04-01-2008, 08:47 PM

Congrats on the ride man!! I just rolled 30k on mine today! If you're gonna do the bushings, might as well get the short shifter too.

03-31-2008, 01:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
SANDMAN.3 Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ♂, NY Posts: 871 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	did the dirty wheels come with it?? :P LOL j/k nice find. I'd always seem to lean toward the wagon 3 vs the sedan models. With mods that thing will be a beast! PS: Oh yeah! what happened to Bryan! You had him neutered didn't ya. __________________ （｀ー´）<sup><span style="color:#00ff00"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS">WTB<span style="color:#000000">: ALOT of THINGS!</span></span></span> <span style="font-family:Impact">

03-31-2008, 01:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
gdspc Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio (Go Bucks!) Posts: 990 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	congrats...I love it in white. I'm surprised it wasn't one of the first colors available. I have some decent time behind the wheel of my buddy's Cosmic Blue Sport...what a blast. __________________ '06 Subaru WRX (WR Blue on gray/black cloth) '04 Mazda6s Hatch 5MTX (Steel Gray on black leather, Sport, Luxury & Bose) '03 Nissan SER Spec V 6MTX (Cloud White on black)...gone

03-31-2008, 03:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mazda Gremlyn Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 7,194 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Congrats, nice purchase! __________________ 2004 Mazda6s MTX: Injen/CP-E Tunable, Espelier Lowering Springs, Racing Beat Sway Bars, 6gunrocket endlinks 1988 323 GTX: It LIVES!!

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Poet Rally Racer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,022 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I've been seriously toying with the idea of making the same move since I can't find a Speed6 around here...Though if I do, I'll wait until the end of the model year to get some of those crazy good deals...How does the FWD hold up with the turbo? __________________ I'd rather reach a few than cater to the masses. If you like hip-hop please visit Myspace And you can hear more and DL my music on My Soundclick Page

04-01-2008, 07:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
msumlin Mazda Guru Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lakewood, OH (Cleveland) Posts: 2,914 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Congrats, I just sold a GT three weeks ago, the first in Ohio! I am not a big fan of White cars, but this is the exception! __________________ 6'S SQUARED-Zoom, freaking, Zoom" 2004 Mazda6 Wagon, Steel Metallic Gray, MTX, fully loaded, bose, leather 2004 Mazda6 Hatch, Blazing Copper, MTX, bose, sunroof 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege, Spicy Orange, w/ all the bells and whistles MIDLAND6 6 OF THE MONTH FOR JULY http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2049982/2

03-31-2008, 12:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
crossbow Mazda Guru Join Date: May 2003 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 11,740 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey Guys, Just wanted to share my new car purchase with you all. Recently traded in my 6 (4 yrs on that one, 5 yrs overall) for a White Mazdaspeed3 Sport. I was looking for a smaller car, that was fun, had better utility, and under 22k. Pretty much one of the only cars that does that! I gave the speed6 a good long try (friend Kyu owns one, and has let me drive it a lot, as well as driving some modified speed6's), but it just didn't fit me. I always felt it was less responsive then my 6s, and I couldn't get over the hefty feel as you sent it around corners. It was more of a GT car then what I was looking for. So far I've got it tinted (35% all around, max legal in MD), put some lamin-x yellow fog protectors on the bottom lights, and replaced the interior lighting with hyperwhite led's. I've also got some HID's on order from RPM...basically hitting up all the non performance related mods first...haven't even hit the 1k oil change yet! Upcoming mods though...will be 17x8 Grey Kosei K1-TS with RT615's (Stupid heavy 18's that come on this car...WTF mazda!...drops 40+ lbs off the car!) CP-E Engine mount CP-E Intake Carbotech Brake Pads TMW Shifter Bushings (2-3 is hit or miss in this car!) Forge Motorsports OEM BOV (100% recirc) Later (once the miles pour on) CP-E DP CP-E FMIC CP-E Fuel Pump (and probably their hybrid standback) Anything off the old car that doesn't get sold in the regional section, I'll post up in Buy/sell with photos and more information! So keep an eye out! Don't worry though, I'll still be around now and then. Just send me a pm if you need something!

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04-01-2008, 11:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
crossbow Mazda Guru Join Date: May 2003 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 11,740 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	If its raining, don't floor it. Car is great once moving, not so great from low speeds. It's a blast at track velocities. (My fav thing to do)

04-01-2008, 07:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
xtmesisx Mazda Guru Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Brunswick, NJ Posts: 3,189 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: 0 reviews	i think you should official change the name to "stormSHADOW white" but hey, thats me. ps - awesome vehicle. __________________ this is my MAZDAGREMLYN sig.

04-01-2008, 07:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Business Mazda Guru Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Draper, UT Posts: 7,011 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	lmao, stormshadow white...that'd be awesome. post pics once you slap those kosei wheels on sucka. __________________ Now rocking a 91 Miata

04-01-2008, 08:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Betelgeuse Track Racer Join Date: May 2006 Location: kendall, FL Posts: 531 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Congrats on the ride man!! I just rolled 30k on mine today! If you're gonna do the bushings, might as well get the short shifter too. __________________ Current: 2007 Black Mazdaspeed 3 sport. Sold: 2003 Black Mazda 6s ATX