the story:
after looking around a an affordable but fast sport compact car i found a few good options. An 09 Mazdaspeed 3 GT, 09 Chevy Cobalt SS, and an 09 Honda civic si.
did some research and found out the MS3 led in comparison tests and outnumbered both the si and SS in power. The Honda was a nice car but with a price higher then the MS3 and cobalt without the power it wasnt the car for me. After test driving both the the SS and MS3 the both where very nice cars. the SS had some features that the MS3 didnt have with a lower price. The brembo brakes, moon roof, and i liked the wider tires and the rear spoiler. But then again the ride and interior just didnt seem up to standards with the mazda. So with a week to decide i chose the MS3.
MS3 a few days before i got it, still on the lot:
The cobalt SS:
Mazdaspeed 3 specs:
-263-hp, 2.3L Direct-Injection Spark Ignition (DISI) turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 280 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm
-Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission, Mazda Advanced Torque Management System and limited-slip differential
- Available Xenon High-Intensity-Discharge (HID) low-beam headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, BoseŽ premium audio system with 7 speakers and DVD navigation system
- some more info -
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...ehicleCode=MS3
currently the car has 2800 miles on it and has minor modifications from stock.
current modifications:
- Cobb Short ram intake
- Cobb turbo inlet
- Turbosmart dual port hybrid BOV/BPV
soon to come summer projects:
- SU TMIC
- a new set of wheels but still undecided
- DG cf front lip
- DG cf rear wing extension
- Coilovers (undecided)
- either Greddy ti-c, cobb catback,or corksport catback
- cobb downpipe
- turbosmart electronic boost controller
- dashhawk
- boost/AFR/oil pressure gauges
- Rays lug nuts
- hks type-1 turbo timer
so far...
havent decided what to get first so it should be updated in 2 weeks with a new part(s)
Corksport downpipe and MSD dashhawk coming in this week..pictures will be up by sunday