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Mazda Performance Scone. Mazda 3 MPS Project Log
- Thread starter Silent_Scone
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Evo 5 RS
I much prefer it without mate personally. Goes with the understated'ness. It's the same reason there is no point in de-badging it. Most folk don't even know what MPS means lol.
Evo 5 RS
I know, they really are one of the most understated hatches out there, with a remap I can easily imagine it's a proper weapon, it's quick as it is.
When the wheels are off, need to get the tyres swapped as she left Falcons at the front and relatively decent tread P-Zeroes at the back lol. Deary...
When the wheels are off, need to get the tyres swapped as she left Falcons at the front and relatively decent tread P-Zeroes at the back lol. Deary...
Scrooge
ClioSport Moderator
E55 AMG
It's a shame the wheels are so thin. I like the style but I really think it needs wider tyres.
The diff can throw you sometimes accelerating out of small tight corners, very amusing to drive. Needs a silencer kicked off or a proper exhaust too.
Stil trying to get my mate to map it but he wants to do it all at once, uprate fuel pump piston, exhaust, injectors and fmic etc.
Is the handbrake awful on yours?
The diff can throw you sometimes accelerating out of small tight corners, very amusing to drive. Needs a silencer kicked off or a proper exhaust too.
Stil trying to get my mate to map it but he wants to do it all at once, uprate fuel pump piston, exhaust, injectors and fmic etc.
Is the handbrake awful on yours?
Evo 5 RS
Hand brakes fine, sat on my rents drive ok last weekend and that's almost the steepest part of Surrey. lol.
Yeah, if the wheels are a wee bit too far over out of the corners it can snap at you a fair bit. It's great fun though! It is extremely quiet though as you say, only audible tone is the turbo when you put your foot down. Not a bad thing though really, and I'm not sure if I can be done with making it any louder. More power is fine by me, but I'm keen on keeping it as understated as possible. As for the the width of the wheels, agree. they could do with being a bit wider. The only thing that shows off the back end is the exhaust because of this.
After I'm done fixing up the very few niggles I have cosmetically though, a remap is on the cards, but will see how we go from there. I'm intent on enjoying it before I start throwing money away on the engine.
Yeah, if the wheels are a wee bit too far over out of the corners it can snap at you a fair bit. It's great fun though! It is extremely quiet though as you say, only audible tone is the turbo when you put your foot down. Not a bad thing though really, and I'm not sure if I can be done with making it any louder. More power is fine by me, but I'm keen on keeping it as understated as possible. As for the the width of the wheels, agree. they could do with being a bit wider. The only thing that shows off the back end is the exhaust because of this.
After I'm done fixing up the very few niggles I have cosmetically though, a remap is on the cards, but will see how we go from there. I'm intent on enjoying it before I start throwing money away on the engine.
Without the kit 100%. I don't like the mirrors. They look proper Maccy-Dee-tastic...
Evo 5 RS
It's not great. Depends, I'm sure I'll calm down a bit on the pedal eventually as you do lol. But with the occasional blast of the right foot the needle moves...it moves a lot. Currently averaging 28.2, apparently lol.
Basically I'd say they're a flees c**k away from falling into the properly s**t on fuel bracket lol. Could be worse, could be an Evo.
Basically I'd say they're a flees c**k away from falling into the properly s**t on fuel bracket lol. Could be worse, could be an Evo.
Thats not too bad depending on 'blast' lengths and frequency!
Evo 5 RS
I've been driving around in a derv Golf for 6 months though, so it's like getting butt raped at the moment lol.
Evo 5 RS
That really isn't bad, no. Thanks for the info!
Evo 5 RS
So not much to report, wheels are going in on Thursday so will get some pictures up then. Just been reading on the owners club and have discovered a trick. Going to try it out later, apparently if you turn the ignition to position two, then press the DSC (stability control) button, it removes both traction control, DSC and the torque limiter.
A few people have said it transforms the car, but I think they're the same sort of folk who take stability control for granted lol. Definitely won't be trying it with the sprog in the car.
MPG still sitting at 28.2, my commute consists of minimal stop starting, and mainly a 50mph limit over 7 miles. It's not tragic on fuel but certainly drinks it
Really enjoying it, it's such an animal for a standard car. Much rawer than I would of imagined before driving one.
A few people have said it transforms the car, but I think they're the same sort of folk who take stability control for granted lol. Definitely won't be trying it with the sprog in the car.
MPG still sitting at 28.2, my commute consists of minimal stop starting, and mainly a 50mph limit over 7 miles. It's not tragic on fuel but certainly drinks it
Really enjoying it, it's such an animal for a standard car. Much rawer than I would of imagined before driving one.
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Evo 5 RS
I'm not clear on whether the DSC trick removes the torque limiter lol, but going to give it a go anyway. And yeah it still torque steers, it's got plenty toruqez! More than an E46 M3 for those of you who speak CS lol.
Evo 5 RS
Yeah definitely, sounds like you're bigging it up but you can't really believe it till you've been in one. It pulls like a train lol. A really quiet, fast bubble train.
Evo 5 RS
Probably for the same reason I love the R32. Noise lol
Evo 5 RS
Will have a search mate, not really looked
Evo 5 RS
Lol x
Wheels done. Really pleased with them. Just a quick one from the drive home.
Always tempting to get something suave but resisted. Sticking with the subtle style of the car.
Really nice mate. I'm always looking out for these. I think the light blue colour looks immense, but silver is very nice and subtle too.
Didnt you fancy the Aero spoiler? Probably an expensive retro-fit but I do love them. Prefer your mirrors though...can't believe the others don't even fold!
Didnt you fancy the Aero spoiler? Probably an expensive retro-fit but I do love them. Prefer your mirrors though...can't believe the others don't even fold!
Ol’ Tarby
ClioSport Moderator
Clio 220 Trophy
Lol x
Wheels done. Really pleased with them. Just a quick one from the drive home.
Always tempting to get something suave but resisted. Sticking with the subtle style of the car.
Looks really nice that. Needs a bit of lows though maybe?
Evo 5 RS
Without the eibach springs that come with the areo kit they do sot slightly higher but not massively fussed. Maybe a mod for the future.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Really like that, if I wasn't on my phone I'd look back to back at aero and non, I know I prefer your mirrors, but I think I prefer how Dave (ants mate)'s looks otherwise.
Really like it though dude, proper bus.
Really like it though dude, proper bus.
Evo 5 RS
Evo 5 RS
Not impressed. Needs a remap.
Evo 5 RS
Its a bump strip for taking shiz out of the boot lol. Previous owners doing, handy though.
Evo 5 RS
Closer look at the new wheels. Bit grubby as chucking it down.
George@RTR_Parts
ClioSport Trader
Very nice this. Glad you kept the wheels silver :approve:
Evo 5 RS
Just gave the car it's first proper clean. Need to go over it with a DA but noticed there are a fair few chips that are starting to rust. Mazda paint is not the best that's for sure. It's no wonder they're so quick with paint that thin.
Mainly quite a large bit underneath the rear cluster. Bit annoyed as hadn't noticed them before. I'll most probably be giving it a front end respray, but looks like I'll be adding the tailgate to the list.
Will see how things pan out. I promised myself I wouldn't go to mad on this one, but my anal side is starting to kick in.
Mainly quite a large bit underneath the rear cluster. Bit annoyed as hadn't noticed them before. I'll most probably be giving it a front end respray, but looks like I'll be adding the tailgate to the list.
Will see how things pan out. I promised myself I wouldn't go to mad on this one, but my anal side is starting to kick in.
Evo 5 RS
You really do lol. It's still a 56 plate car and done a fair bit of mileage on M roads so can't expect miracles, I just wish they put as much effort into the paint as they do engineering lol.
BMW M4; S1000 RR
What's the grip like on these ?
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