Mazda 3 MPS owners here?

kurosagi01 · 16 Aug 2018 at 15:37

Diagro said:
I asked that eBay seller OP.

It was mapped by Justin, he stopped at around the 300-310 bhp figure as he was happy with it and knew it wasn't taxing any of the mods.

So yea... That's a bargain, really is.

Definitely a bargain then.

tek81 said:
I didn't realise the tax on these was so high. £500+ is insane Pretty sure I was paying less for my M3, although that was a decade ago.

Only the mk1 that has the max tax band charge, the mk2 are now £315 a year to tax where as before they were £290 I believe.

SC0TTRS · 16 Aug 2018 at 15:57

I love the look of the MK2 but suprised how many didn't (like i'm bothered) lol

Red really comes alive after a wax against the sun, one of my favour colours tbh. :cool:

Find it torque steer's like a maniac when giving it the beans!...

Absolutely thunders along and for a standard setup, surprised a few people.

Stage 1 would be mental lol

ck88 · 16 Aug 2018 at 17:55

Diagro said:
Just seen that one.
Looks like a bargin but a few things leap out at me.
No way is a BNRs4 turbod MPs running just 300bhp. Would be more like 350+...

No information on who mapped it.

Something amiss really, as it should see 400bhp with the s4 without even stressing the turbo. The only thing holding that setup back is the total tmic which is basically scrap. I'd imagine Justin's base map would have been over 300bhp to begin with.

Diagro · 16 Aug 2018 at 22:21

ck88 said:
Something amiss really, as it should see 400bhp with the s4 without even stressing the turbo. The only thing holding that setup back is the total tmic which is basically scrap. I'd imagine Justin's base map would have been over 300bhp to begin with.

Justin's base maps are basically just above stock.

Also the TMIC is just a cpe copy. They are way better than stock

SixTwoSix · 17 Aug 2018 at 12:10

@EliotG Thanks for the comprehensive and well thought out comparison, I appreciate the time you put into that. It does have me thinking whether to persevere with the R26 and see if the love comes

@SC0TTRS Were your alloys black as standard or did you get them done yourself? I do like the red but most have silver alloys that don't do a thing for me.

SC0TTRS · 17 Aug 2018 at 12:24

@SC0TTRS Were your alloys black as standard or did you get them done yourself? I do like the red but most have silver alloys that don't do a thing for me.

Factory option gun metal grey, suits the car much better than standard silver, and compliments the red very well. (my opinion

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SixTwoSix · 17 Aug 2018 at 12:29

SC0TTRS said:
Factory option gun metal grey, suits the car much better than standard silver, and compliments the red very well. (my opinion )

Yeah, red/black is a winning combo.

The alloys on my old Mk1 aero were anthracite and absolutely lovely so if I do go mk1 again, will need the same.

ck88 · 17 Aug 2018 at 16:43

Diagro said:
Justin's base maps are basically just above stock.

Also the TMIC is just a cpe copy. They are way better than stock

They're a fair bit more than stock, my ko4 base map was 270whp and my s3 base map felt faster than my finished ko4 tune from what I remember. The total tmic isn't a patch on a cpe one and you know it

Diagro · 18 Aug 2018 at 08:32

ck88 said:
They're a fair bit more than stock, my ko4 base map was 270whp and my s3 base map felt faster than my finished ko4 tune from what I remember. The total tmic isn't a patch on a cpe one and you know it

It's not as good no, but it's not that bad.

My base tune was targeted 15psi heh

SixTwoSix · 20 Aug 2018 at 09:48

Test drove a mk2 on Saturday, didn't feel worlds apart from my old mk1 but that's to be expected, it's mostly the same mechanically.

However the interior is a world apart without a single vibration or rattle and all the extra little toys...bose stereo with a boot sub, built in sat nav, heated seats, voice control radio, heated screen and a few others. it's really made me reconsider going back to a mk1 again and has made my morning commute in the r26 so depressing today.

Also got my heart set on red now, looks rubbish in photos but in person has a lovely pearlescent effect that shows great in the sun.

Dealer wouldn't budge a single penny and was only willing to add an extra 3 months warranty taking it to 6 months, not enough to tempt me so I had so walk away. Can't stop thinking about it though and trying to justify the cost.

Diagro · 20 Aug 2018 at 10:37

People seem to overlook the toys you get in a Mk2. So much more than the MK1.

If you can do 9k, Gavin miller on Facebook has a really really great example in red. Yes it's modded, but you would only end up adding them anywah

SixTwoSix · 20 Aug 2018 at 10:57

Diagro said:
People seem to overlook the toys you get in a Mk2. So much more than the MK1.

If you can do 9k, Gavin miller on Facebook has a really really great example in red. Yes it's modded, but you would only end up adding them anywah

I was surprised at just how much of an upgrade it was "toy" wise.

Wifey is already balking at the fact I want to spend £8.5k, i've got absolutely no wiggle room here, god I hate being married

Diagro · 20 Aug 2018 at 15:31

SixTwoSix said:
I was surprised at just how much of an upgrade it was "toy" wise.

Wifey is already balking at the fact I want to spend £8.5k, i've got absolutely no wiggle room here, god I hate being married

You would want to spend an extra £500 mate lol his example is wonderful

SixTwoSix · 20 Aug 2018 at 15:34

Diagro said:
You would want to spend an extra £500 mate lol his example is wonderful

Stop it, just stop it

Out of curiosity, where is he based? As if i'm travelling further, i'd need a mate to give me a lift and could let wifey think it cost less than it did

Diagro · 20 Aug 2018 at 16:13

SixTwoSix said:
Stop it, just stop it

Out of curiosity, where is he based? As if i'm travelling further, i'd need a mate to give me a lift and could let wifey think it cost less than it did

He's in motgerwell mate

SixTwoSix · 20 Aug 2018 at 16:34

Diagro said:
He's in motgerwell mate

Motherwell I assume

No choice then, 10 hours round trip. Granted I might need to travel for a car but that's not remotely doable for me. Also if i'd travel that far, i'd feel compelled to buy even if something didn't feel right.

Diagro · 20 Aug 2018 at 16:55

SixTwoSix said:
Motherwell I assume No choice then, 10 hours round trip. Granted I might need to travel for a car but that's not remotely doable for me. Also if i'd travel that far, i'd feel compelled to buy even if something didn't feel right.

Shame. It's an epic example.

Where you based?

SixTwoSix · 20 Aug 2018 at 16:57

Diagro said:
Shame. It's an epic example.

Where you based?

Rugby, it's literally same time according to google maps on train as in a car, first time i've ever seen that. I could fly but then i'm commited to buying completely.

Diagro · 20 Aug 2018 at 17:02

SixTwoSix said:
Rugby, it's literally same time according to google maps on train as in a car, first time i've ever seen that. I could fly but then i'm commited to buying completely.

I'm over in Hinckley.

I will let ya know is if any locally for sale

SixTwoSix · 20 Aug 2018 at 18:07

Diagro said:
I'm over in Hinckley.

I will let ya know is if any locally for sale

Nice one, appreciate it.