would it take alot to get a 13 MS3 into the high 12's?

[MSZ]

Originally Posted by aggierandy Where are you at Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2

Bloomsburg PA

[BernR6]

Originally Posted by MSZ If i get one the ones that are available to me are Black , Red, or White... What looks the best on this car? Obviously i will make the final decision when i see them in person but what do you guys think for the sake of conversation? I actually saw a red one in person and i think it looked sweet and i dont usually go for red!

I say white. Looks pretty sick, especially with a tint.

[MSZ]

Originally Posted by BernR6 I say white. Looks pretty sick, especially with a tint.

Ya from the pics ive seen the white looks pretty sweet! Gotta see it in person tho!

[Dr. Speed]

The crystal white pearl is AMAZING in person... especially in the sun

[MSZ]

Originally Posted by Dr. Speed The crystal white pearl is AMAZING in person... especially in the sun

I bet!!

[Keko]

Yeah, gonna have to agree with white.

[Boatcop1]

Originally Posted by MSZ If i get one the ones that are available to me are Black , Red, or White... What looks the best on this car?

CWP/ Next

Originally Posted by MSZ Not that i always perfectly launched my SRT8 and timed it or anything. But 4.6 0-60 is what it is rated at and you can just feel the raw power! When i buy cars i love to feel off the line acceleration im addicted to it!! And as i was saying when i test drive cars like the new Focus ST Thats rated at 6.0 0-60 it felt really slow! I dont like that slow feeling i love to feel hard core acceleration. Plus i love cars that are respected and people know they are fast so they dont really mess you type of car.

I hear ya. Not that my Terminator was the nastiest out there but maybe because of the stance and the 315 in back but nobody would mess with it. I did have one Dbag pull up next to me at a light with his 10 Camaro SS. He says "nice car, it's still only a mustang". I proceeded to rape his mouth from the off ramp to 100. Punk ass wouldn't even pull up to give a thumbs up.

Anyway F all that "be respected" BS. I like being unasuming these days. And when you rape a WRX the first time you will smile. Make no mistake this car is not "rice" unless you make it "rice". There are some very nice MS3's on this forum.

As far as launching from a dig, you also must realize that the stock tires are absolutley horrible. Not that it's an excuse for fail wheel drive but they don't help either. Do some searching on here, I know these cars are better out of the hole than what you read in that fish wrap. However like it was said. 3rd and 4th in this car are nasty, hell even 6th pulls hard. It's a solid car, FWD or not.

Originally Posted by MSZ Ya i think that is the most important part is i need to test drive one! But the closest one is like 90 miles away. The ones im looking at for sale are 130 miles away cause they have the best deal right now!

You must must drive one first. period end of story. If you donated you could probably hook up with some PA Nator, Someone close by may hook you up if there is no dealer available? Just a thought.

[Scoot0703]

I'm a little biased but I love my 2013 velocity red speed3! And everyone I knew asked if I went color blind because red is my least favorite color of all! This car makes every drive fun. Its comfortable and sporty. Not good from a dig but it pulls hard from a roll! Just my 0.02

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[NICKELL666]

I'det you drive mine but I'm too far away... If you drive it you will know.. It's an awesome little car... I wish it was awd.. That's my only complaint... My first fwd car... But.. I'm happy with it..

I have always had black cars for the most part but my ms3 is red... It seems a little easier to keep clean..

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[ImGryssLOL]

Originally Posted by ASHMS3 LS1/Vtec swap will get you 9's just ask @ImGryssLOL; . /thread

You also have to be pro as fuck.

But I was hitting 12.8 stock just know how to launch...

[bnoon]

Originally Posted by aggierandy False. MPG Tooning with ATR @bnoon; I think got in the range of 300 hp and 30 mpg.

35MPG was my high repeatable MPG with highway driving but regularly pulled 32-33.

[DIZIdoes.]

1. Stop comparing the ms3 to an srt8 300.. The 300 is a BOAT and the general feel of the ms3 will be very rewarding compared to the 300. Apples to oranges.

2. With minor bolt ons and a good tune you'll be pulling srt8's from a roll in no time.

3. You seem really concerned about 0-60 times... If that's the case then maybe you should go with the wrx.. no one on here bought a ms3 so they can snap knecks at every stop light/stop sign. It's an all around GREAT car.. Shit it even puts better times down around a road course then a wrx.

Just my $.02

Plus a wrx is a dime a dozen now days

[GH255]

I bought an '09 WRX new...
3.5 years later I now have a 63k mile '08 MS3
I prefer the MS3 in almost every way except drive wheels.

In particular the WRX's shifter was the worst part. Miss shifts and gears sticking under hard acceleration was common. The clutch release and throttle were also cumbersome and sometimes made grocery runs a chore.
I got in this MS3 on the first day I drove it and it felt like I'd owed it for years. Very easy to drive.
The WRX's factory tune(unless they've changed recently) was complete shit. I saw some dyno graphs that looked like mountain ranges, very inconsistent power. The AP makes a HUGE difference but thats a $600 part just to make it how it should have been from the factory.

That said the WRX was fast and pulled hard to redline when the power was smooth.

[hamfisted]

OP - Are you actually planning to drag race, or are you just using the numbers as a point of reference?

The MS3 isn't terribly quick off the line, but has plenty of power. If you look at 1/4 mile times, you'll see that although a car like the WRX posts a faster E.T., the trap speeds are almost the same.

[crankshaft]

IMO, you want high 12's you need to start with a different car that is intended for that type of use, such as a new 5.0. Hell, it probably only requires a driver mod.

[Dolfius]

Originally Posted by ImGryssLOL You also have to be pro as fuck. But I was hitting 12.8 stock just know how to launch...

Seriously dude!? These cars can do that stock? Fkn A!

Here in South Africa, we consider ourselves lucky if we can run under 15 in a stock 3 MPS (Mazdaspeed).

Born in the wrong country, I tell ya....


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[zatara]

What would it take to get from 13s to 12s? About a second. You're welcome.

[Dolfius]

Originally Posted by zatara What would it take to get from 13s to 12s? About a second. You're welcome.

Hahahahahahaha! SOLVED!


I Tapped your thread....from my iPhone.

[Alamaris]

Originally Posted by aggierandy Well if you are looking for a launch you won't find it here. This is not a drag car. No Fwd car is. Power can be interpreted in numerous ways. I particularly like the feeling of passing someone at will on the freeway. Some enjoy the torque steer feeling as well. I also love how I can fit whatever I need in it, its respectable fuel economy and the innovation that is disi + turbo. Kinda like having the first fuel injected Chevys back in the day. People don't know we that it is btw. Most don't realize its boosted. You won't be feared. This isn't a muscle car with heritage and recognition. You need to drive one. Turn off the tcs when you do. Don't launch it. Get it up to 30 and punch it. You'll smile. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2

I just wanted to say that of all the summaries I've read on this, when I think of the MS3 these are the exact qualities that are the epitome of enjoying a legitimate FWD sport hatch.

You neglected to mention the extra storage space with the seats folded down - you can fit a 60" LED TV with no probs ^.- - how many can do that in their sport cars?? =P

[pedal2metal]

I was under the same debate about getting a new wrx or a ms3. I had a 1st gen mz3 hatch and loved it.. I took a buddy's genpu for about 30 minutes one day and test drove a wrx. The ms3 handled better, pulled harder, interior is better, and gets better mpg. I also live in a winter area that I wanted awd. The money I saved on the speed allowed me to pay cash for a 4wheel drive truck for winter and camping. I have loved every single mile in the speed, it is freaking awesome! And, I wrx hatch (wide body) blew past me on the freeway the other day and got on the on ramp, so I got behind him, and that thing was leaning like a ford high boy around the on ramp (it's almost a complete 360 turn I take daily). I wasn't even pushing it and he was giving it his all, then when we straighter out we both pinned it, I was able to go AROUND him! We both dropped gears again on the highway and the speed easily pulls it! I really like the wrx, but am pleased with my purchase everyday for the above reasons I mentioned! Such a awesome car for the price! And like other said, I didn't get it to drag race, but to rip around town and take turns!