09 speed3 owner

[FRCEFED]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to say hi. I had a 2004 mazda 3 sport gt back in the day.
and since then I've gone form a 2005 STi- 2007 335i coupe- 2006 STi- 2008 G37s coupe and now with a 2009 MS3 in TR and a 2009 Yamaha R1.

I'm looking forward to modding this one. This is my 5 day with it and so far I have the follwing done to it. Tints, mazdaspeed CAI, Hardwired radar detector, compustar remote 2way start, Full front 3M. fog light HID kit 6000k, swapped oem HID bulbs for 6000k and changed the interior lights to LED. I'm very impressed with the difference that the CAI makes.

Like most of you I have the mod bug and future mods will probably consist of cork sport TBE, Accessport, sway bars, wheels, tires, SS, Engine torque damper, DRL HID Kit and probably a few more things.


Cheers

Claude

[chinsterr]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to say hi. I had a 2004 mazda 3 sport gt back in the day.
and since then I've gone form a 2005 STi- 2007 335i coupe- 2006 STi- 2008 G37s coupe and now with a 2009 MS3 in TR and a 2009 Yamaha R1.

I'm looking forward to modding this one. This is my 5 day with it and so far I have the follwing done to it. Tints, mazdaspeed CAI, Hardwired radar detector, compustar remote 2way start, Full front 3M. fog light HID kit 6000k, swapped oem HID bulbs for 6000k and changed the interior lights to LED. I'm very impressed with the difference that the CAI makes.

Like most of you I have the mod bug and future mods will probably consist of cork sport TBE, Accessport, sway bars, wheels, tires, SS, Engine torque damper, DRL HID Kit and probably a few more things.


Cheers

Claude


Nice kill-list! .... so why all the change ? (if you don't mind me asking)

Valentine 1 ?

[FRCEFED]

In a nutshell gave the 3 to my finace and the time and bought an 05 sti, decided to sell it for something sporty and luxurious. The BMW was a lemon and I sold it asap, so I got an 06 STi untill I found another sporty luxury car. Found the G37S, called off my wedding and want to buy a house so I sold the G and picked up the 3 speed. I could of sold the R1 but that was never gonna happen lol.

[FRCEFED]

Oh and the radar is STi Driver.

[seelsy]

very nice list
:ttiwwp

[FRCEFED]

I can't upload any pics at work, but here is a link with a few pics of my previous rides.

http://myg37.com/forums/members/frcefed-albums-frcefed-s-murdered-out-ride.html

[chinsterr]

Damn , hook me up with a job where ever your working ... Need any Mechanical Engineers ?

[FRCEFED]

Actually were looking for people..... Canadian Military ;)

[cy88]

Great choice! :)

Man, your STI looks like he had a diarrhea:
http://myg37.com/forums/members/frcefed-albums-frcefed-s-murdered-out-ride-picture268-06-sti.jpg

:D

[Mazda3X2]

Nice cars, love the G37!
http://myg37.com/forums/members/frcefed-albums-frcefed-s-murdered-out-ride-picture259-side-shot.jpg
How does driving the MS3 stack up against that list?

What's your trade? I'm in the Air Force myself. Just transferred from AVN Tech. to NDT Tech. early this year. On my course right now in Trenton, posted to Greenwood at the end of July.

Welcome to the forums!

[Malcolm991]

Nice collection!

[FRCEFED]

Nice cars, love the G37!
http://myg37.com/forums/members/frcefed-albums-frcefed-s-murdered-out-ride-picture259-side-shot.jpg
How does driving the MS3 stack up against that list?

What's your trade? I'm in the Air Force myself. Just transferred from AVN Tech. to NDT Tech. early this year. On my course right now in Trenton, posted to Greenwood at the end of July.

Welcome to the forums!


I'm MSE OP and looking to OT to AVN Tech in the next year or so. I'm Edmonton at the moment and would love a posting to Comox.

The 3 speed is a great car and it's pretty hard to compare it to the list. I think I need a few more weeks with it to be able to do a good comparison.

[Go_Habs_Go]

Congrats and welcome aboard.

[Karateman]

That is a sweet collection u had. I too had plenty of cars in the past including Subies, BMW, VWs, Mini Cooper S, Hondas, Infiniti.

My sportbike collection was even larger than my car collection with every 600cc sportbike from ZX-6R to R6 to Ducati Monster to CBR929RR to Gixxer 600 to CBR600RR.

You can view a fraction of these past toys in my gallery.

The best car thus far....my current MS3.

[FRCEFED]

Thanks, you have some nice vehicles also!! I'm liking the 3speed, but already need more power lol. The torque steer isn't all that bad, I actually don't notice it most fo the time.

[littleolme]

I'm MSE OP and looking to OT to AVN Tech in the next year or so. I'm Edmonton at the moment and would love a posting to Comox.

I'm an AVN (engine) instructor in Borden ... enter my class at your own risk :chuckle

Btw, I was just posted from Comox ... Comox is awesome.

[SKYMP3]

Was all your cars purchased brand new?
Why is the 335i a lemond? What's wrong?

I know this is a MS forum, but out of all the cars you have, I would pick 335i Coupe > G37s coupe > STi before a MS3...if money is not a factor, hehe

[Mazda3X2]

I'm an AVN (engine) instructor in Borden ... enter my class at your own risk :chuckle

I heard you're a big ***** cat. :chuckle

[littleolme]

Meow ... kitty's got claws :chuckle

[marvin24k]

Wow what a collection.

[FRCEFED]

The BMW = CHECK ENGINE, CHECK ENGINE, CHECK ENGINE!!! Nothing but Xmas trees on the dash!


Was all your cars purchased brand new?
Why is the 335i a lemond? What's wrong?

I know this is a MS forum, but out of all the cars you have, I would pick 335i Coupe > G37s coupe > STi before a MS3...if money is not a factor, hehe

[TokyoKiller]

So how does the MS3 compare to all those luxury cars that you had?

[MZR3]

That is a sweet collection u had. I too had plenty of cars in the past including Subies, BMW, VWs, Mini Cooper S, Hondas, Infiniti.

The best car thus far....my current MS3.

How is your BMW experience? I'm currently thinking to move up to one, but friends have been warning me about these...Great cars, but not reliable as a Mazda.

[FRCEFED]

So how does the MS3 compare to all those luxury cars that you had?


The only car that would be a fair comparison would be the STi. The other 2 aren't in the same class of vehicle.

I actually like the speed3 better than the STi. Better gas mileage, cheaper to mod, cheaper to insure, cheaper to buy lol.. The STi is a beast and AWD is awesome but if your not an idiot and know how to drive then the speed3 isn't going to be a problem in the winter.

But out of all the cars I've had the G37S wins hands down!!! I will own another one in 3-4 years and hopefully Infiniti will get with the program and will TT it ;)