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Dave_The_BMXER
05-27-2015, 03:26 PM
For those of you that don't know I grabbed this car back in June with 100k after my GT got violated.
I'm the third owner it's pretty clean and I plan on keeping it pretty clean. Original plan was to get some 9" wide wheels and split the difference a bit more between form and function but then I fell in love with these Mtechnica's and well that was that.
http://i2.wp.com/www.stanceiseverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/fitted-toronto-2015-mazda-speed3-mtechnica-2.jpg
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8875/18100311691_15be8626d8_b.jpg
I was also going to re lip them to 9s (currently 9.5) but to my surprise rubbing is pretty minimal at my usual ride height so that's pretty well a bonus. I don't plan on tracking this car or anything like that so as long as I can take on and off ramps with speed I'm generally pretty happy.
Once these Nankangs die (came with the wheels) I'll probably pick up something a little better.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7677/17486966634_5b4a52cd97_b.jpg
http://i0.wp.com/www.stanceiseverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/fitted-toronto-2015-mazda-speed3-mtechnica-3.jpg
Aside from the bags and trunk install the only other mod (right now) is the short shifter which is the whole TWM shebang. Few more things need to make their way in from the GT but I don't think I'll run a lip or anything. I'm trying to save for a non daily project so I don't really think I'll do too much more to this, but famous last words right?
I suggest a Cobb AP even if just to improve driveability
babcock
05-27-2015, 03:53 PM
:hawt
Dave_The_BMXER
05-27-2015, 04:00 PM
I suggest a Cobb AP even if just to improve driveability
Oh I'm totally looking for an AP and HPFP still. I poke my head into pretty well every part out post, that falls under "not much more".
Love it Dave. So clean, and love those wheels on your car. That fitment honestly looks perfect!
spotted this at CSCS! looking sick!
schmat66
05-28-2015, 10:48 AM
god i love those wheels, god i love your car.
jay93
05-28-2015, 11:20 AM
Agree with the other comments about the wheels. They're some sweet wheels! Looks really good on the car
FlawlessM3
05-29-2015, 04:11 AM
Car looks great!
Dave_The_BMXER
05-29-2015, 07:10 AM
Thanks guys, the wheels are the only 18s ever made so that's got to be like.... a dump truck of e points!
Also I just realized I managed to put this together before the 1 year anniversary of the accident. Go me!
midnightfxgt
05-30-2015, 04:20 PM
Quality over epoints.... and it shows ;)
Shizuka_Osamu
05-30-2015, 08:53 PM
sic rims
Mr Wilson
06-02-2015, 01:55 PM
Dave_The_BMXER
Congrats on another Speedhunters entry.
Dave_The_BMXER
Congrats on another Speedhunters entry.
no open hood no care
Dave_The_BMXER
06-02-2015, 03:42 PM
All of my cars have been massacres underhood thanks to crown.
The GT had an intake, header, strut bar, the typical points grabbers but it was all covered in a fine film of gross.
Speed is mostly the same.
Aitch
06-02-2015, 04:44 PM
All of my cars have been massacres underhood thanks to crown.
The GT had an intake, header, strut bar, the typical points grabbers but it was all covered in a fine film of gross.
Speed is mostly the same.
Simple Green degreaser spray bottle, wipe down, light water rinse with engine running, then Armor All on a cloth.
15 minutes tops.
Dave_The_BMXER
07-13-2015, 12:27 PM
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/11722132_969617796414107_6220773673607450755_o.jpg
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/11713863_723845407733_8609084571249328506_o.jpg
Nothing has changed but some nice people took new photos. Stereo will go back in eventually. Then it is most likely done.
A very small part of me wants to sell the wheels, pick up somethign cheaper, and use difference on truck.
But they look so damn good.
Mazduh
07-13-2015, 12:56 PM
Car looks stunning Dave! I wouldn't change a thing....other than the name that's on the ownership ;)
Canadianbacon
07-13-2015, 05:09 PM
Why don't you tint your windows?
Dat fitment doeee. So perfect
Also, -1 on selling your rims. Don't do it!
optiklenz13
07-13-2015, 06:39 PM
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/13/6086b7de38b0556f59bd8d18d7a793a4.jpg
Kiewan
07-13-2015, 07:36 PM
It looks amazing. The rims really do work perfectly with your car.
Dave_The_BMXER
07-13-2015, 09:42 PM
Why don't you tint your windows?
They have a slight tint actually. The fishbowl look has never really bothered me though. If I had my son in it more I might consider it.
The Wolf
07-14-2015, 12:40 PM
I like the fishbowl look. Too bad I'm such a skid and can't keep my car clean.
You can't sell the wheels! In the end you'll have what, a few hundred bucks extra?
Dave_The_BMXER
07-14-2015, 10:22 PM
Depends what I tried to get for them lol. But yeah not a huge amount extra.
You drove by Works while I was there. For shame.
The Wolf
07-15-2015, 04:42 PM
Depends what I tried to get for them lol. But yeah not a huge amount extra.
You drove by Works while I was there. For shame.
Was it on a Sunday? I had to work :(
Also not sure how you spotted me driving by from back in the bush haha
Dave_The_BMXER
07-16-2015, 10:47 AM
It was on Saturday. And we were told.
Ever feel like somebodys watching you
Mr Wilson
08-10-2015, 11:15 AM
Dave were you in London this past weekend?
Your car was spotted on a local London group.
Dave_The_BMXER
08-10-2015, 12:09 PM
Yeah, on the side of the street? I was at the ELTA summer bash
Mr Wilson
08-10-2015, 01:03 PM
Yeah, they were all quite impressed.
Dave_The_BMXER
08-10-2015, 01:20 PM
Ha cool! I never know how most speed people will receive it.
The ELTA summer bash was incredible.
Pics from MOM:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/586/21690623985_fe60640345_b.jpg
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5720/21690620675_fc98286160_b.jpg
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5637/21502679510_5595c2d6cc_b.jpg
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5760/21502285278_a4d19e7bc4_b.jpg
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5639/21699311711_450b56f5db_b.jpg
This car is too clean. So simple. So amazing.
These wheels have definitely grown on me
Dave_The_BMXER
09-27-2015, 03:19 PM
This car is too clean. So simple. So amazing.
Thanks, I had visions of showing the trunk set up but then people asked me to bring parts haha.
These wheels have definitely grown on me
I like them. I still feel if I made ordered them originally I would have got 9" but then maybe I wouldn't like them so much? Oh well.
rajin929
09-27-2015, 03:36 PM
i like this car better than your last! so clean!
dat targa B2200 though, makes me want to get back in the mini-truck game
Dave_The_BMXER
12-16-2015, 02:20 PM
Friend took some flicks. Mazdafitment sat on most of them so I released them.
http://www.stanceiseverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sie-ms3-mtechnica-airlift-taylord-customs-1-web.jpg
http://www.stanceiseverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sie-ms3-mtechnica-airlift-taylord-customs-2-web.jpg
http://www.stanceiseverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sie-ms3-mtechnica-airlift-taylord-customs-3-web.jpg
http://www.stanceiseverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sie-ms3-mtechnica-airlift-taylord-customs-5-web.jpg
http://www.stanceiseverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sie-ms3-mtechnica-airlift-taylord-customs-6-web.jpg
http://www.stanceiseverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sie-ms3-mtechnica-airlift-taylord-customs-10-web.jpg
Higher res links on stanceiseverything.com
MOM pics
https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8335/29240687980_4761598417_b.jpg
https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8852/29240678260_52eab421c6_b.jpg
Dave_The_BMXER
09-13-2016, 02:27 PM
You da real MVP.
Gotta pull my rear quarter out again sigh.
Mazduh
09-16-2016, 02:28 PM
Such a beautifully done speed Dave. Good job.
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