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Unoriginalusername
10-14-2007, 04:43 PM
Thinking of IC, not sold on the FMIC idea yet for our cars given the plumbing but i do like the idea of larger tmic. ETS core sounds good, but i don't like how raw it looks. Autoexe one is nice but pricey... tunning solution would be nice too but we'll see.

What are you planning/saving your pennies for over the winter?

Autoexe TMIC
http://mazda3online.web.aplus.net/images/aetmic.jpg

CP-E or Cobb FMIC
http://www.cp-e.com/imgs/Intercooler_Kit_Picture_large.jpg

Cobb AP or CP-E PNP (CPE won't extend the fuel plate, not sure about the cobb yet)
http://www.jscspeed.com/part_pictures/150_cobb_ap20.jpg
SP33D 3
10-14-2007, 09:40 PM
im thinking about the cp-e fmic and the atp turbo upgrade
Garu
10-14-2007, 10:15 PM
Saving to pay off the car.
MPS
10-14-2007, 10:16 PM
im saving to pay off my lawer so i can sew the bastards
Unoriginalusername
10-14-2007, 10:42 PM
im saving to pay off my lawer so i can sew the bastards

lol... you only pay if you win no?
MPS
10-14-2007, 10:50 PM
find me a lawer that will do that
WhiteSpeed3
10-15-2007, 12:36 AM
theres tons of lawyers but they take a crazy % like 30 or something

but anyways im gonna be doing the full TBE from TURBO XS and powdercoating some set of rims that is still gonna be a secret for ppl to see later
faibs
10-15-2007, 02:10 AM
ohhh short shifter for sure
MPS
10-15-2007, 02:36 AM
this is speed only
faibs
10-15-2007, 02:38 AM
this is speed only

my bad
sicsol
10-15-2007, 08:06 AM
+1 on the short shifter & finish off the system.
Unoriginalusername
10-15-2007, 08:10 AM
what do you guys think about that new IC they were talking about on M3F's? Apparently ETS core 3" but w/better machining/flow... not sure if i believe that especially since PG i believe is the one doing it.

autoexe looks great but is pricey
Skarbro
10-15-2007, 08:13 AM
this is speed only
Hey Vlad - I see your point, but this is the only forum that is trim-specific for some reason. All the other forums do not exclude the Speeds, so I think it's only fair to allow people with other trims post in the Speed forum - especially when the question posted is a general question. ;)
Wild Weasel
10-15-2007, 08:28 AM
I want a nav system. :)
Garu
10-15-2007, 08:51 AM
what do you guys think about that new IC they were talking about on M3F's? Apparently ETS core 3" but w/better machining/flow... not sure if i believe that especially since PG i believe is the one doing it.

autoexe looks great but is pricey

Sounds convincing enough since autoexe also follows that trend of having 3" core. And everybody knows autoexe builds some high quality stuff. However Truboost indicated that the new IC will be 'slightly' more than ETS and this 'slightly' can mean anything you know.

As for me having a bad experience with mazda's turbo, I'll giving 2nd thoughts (or perhaps 3rd) to every mods.
Unoriginalusername
10-15-2007, 10:45 AM
Hey Vlad - I see your point, but this is the only forum that is trim-specific for some reason. All the other forums do not exclude the Speeds, so I think it's only fair to allow people with other trims post in the Speed forum - especially when the question posted is a general question. ;)
It isn't that you can't, it just comes accross as post whoring IMO. It was posted in the speed section to talk about things like a different TMIC, AP etc. So while everyone is welcome in every thread, i don't whore up a thread about the 3 gt etc. just because i know the OP is probally looking for info/ideas based on their particular application.


Sounds convincing enough since autoexe also follows that trend of having 3" core. And everybody knows autoexe builds some high quality stuff. However Truboost indicated that the new IC will be 'slightly' more than ETS and this 'slightly' can mean anything you know.

As for me having a bad experience with mazda's turbo, I'll giving 2nd thoughts (or perhaps 3rd) to every mods.

Autoexe is 2.75" i believe, so it will be slightly less than that new one which will probally be cheaper but between the ets and the auto like you said... thats a big range, basically double. Well you have a point, not sure the ic or a cobb will really hurt the smoking issue though. if that new one looks close to the quality of the exe and is cheaper that might be interesting
Wild Weasel
10-15-2007, 11:02 AM
I want a nav system that's faster than one you might put in a regular Mazda3. :bana
Garu
10-15-2007, 11:33 AM
It isn't that you can't, it just comes accross as post whoring IMO. It was posted in the speed section to talk about things like a different TMIC, AP etc. So while everyone is welcome in every thread, i don't whore up a thread about the 3 gt etc. just because i know the OP is probally looking for info/ideas based on their particular application.



Autoexe is 2.75" i believe, so it will be slightly less than that new one which will probally be cheaper but between the ets and the auto like you said... thats a big range, basically double. Well you have a point, not sure the ic or a cobb will really hurt the smoking issue though. if that new one looks close to the quality of the exe and is cheaper that might be interesting

Well I'm sure upgraded IC should not have direct impact to the turbo. It should actually help the turbo to breath better with increased flow.

What I was saying is, I should think about twice about spending money on this car. Maybe I'll pay it off and get rid of it for something else.

By the way, the turbo is coming in early next week. I should have my car back end of next week. We'll see how the new turbo behaves.
royroy
10-15-2007, 11:38 AM
I want a nav system that's faster than one you might put in a regular Mazda3. :bana

i m selling my nav system =)
Wild Weasel
10-15-2007, 12:54 PM
i m selling my nav system =)

I'm going for the OEM style. Is that what you've got?
Unoriginalusername
10-15-2007, 12:59 PM
I'm going for the OEM style. Is that what you've got?

x2... nav is cool
crazycanuck
10-15-2007, 01:51 PM
Saving up for Intake, lighting (fogs and hids), front lip, side skirts and springs. I'd buy it now, but winter's coming.
MattC
10-15-2007, 04:33 PM
one of you needs a liftkit.

be different for once!
Wild Weasel
10-15-2007, 04:37 PM
Well... I'll be running Mazda3 sized winter tires so it'll look like I've got a lift kit. Does that count? :chuckle
Unoriginalusername
10-15-2007, 05:22 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/cndxrs/wwliftkit.jpg

I dunno WW... your car already looks pretty high :chuckle
Wild Weasel
10-15-2007, 08:51 PM
heh. That's wicked. Nice job. :chuckle
Garu
10-15-2007, 09:29 PM
ROFL. That does look like supped up CX7
MazdaTree
10-15-2007, 10:45 PM
reminds me of this

http://www.nihoncar.com/en/news_pics/472/news.jpg
doughboyr6
10-16-2007, 01:15 AM
HID projector retrofit....
REZXPERT
10-16-2007, 04:17 PM
PnP EMS. Cobb Tuning maybe if available next spring. lighter flywheel & rims... shave off poundage.
royroy
10-16-2007, 09:03 PM
rims... tires...
coilovers..
autoexe tower brace
=P
3GFX
10-17-2007, 08:20 AM
Springs, finally gonna get them in the spring, can't wait!
dentinger
10-17-2007, 11:37 AM
vibrant catback.... altho that might come sooner, if it does,
a double din screen for my car.... i still have to find one i like tho...
SP33D 3
10-17-2007, 05:32 PM
a double din screen for my car.... i still have to find one i like tho...

yea im still holdin out for one i like too
Nextmod
10-18-2007, 02:28 AM
anyone saving up for a speed3 GV front lip lol
Nextmod
10-18-2007, 02:29 AM
HID projector retrofit....

hey just so you know I have TL and TSX projectors instock
Unoriginalusername
10-18-2007, 07:20 AM
anyone saving up for a speed3 GV front lip lol

ya i forgot that on my list to lol... want to see one of the ones you made on someones car