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jdub260
08-15-2006, 10:06 AM
I decided to have my MS6 scaled yesterday. I had a CAI and a full tank of gas when this was done. This was done before I installed my front and rear braces. After I put on the sway bars and springs I'll check it again. It only costs $8.50.

I was supprised to see that it actually is lighter that Mazda claims. Mazda's website claims 3589 lbs. Mine came in at a trim 3580 lbs. :)
nvmsp
08-15-2006, 11:07 AM
Damn. How much does the MSP weigh?
G-Papi
08-15-2006, 11:11 AM
You've got lighter air in your tires, and you've worn off 2# of tire rubber in the slaloms. (burnout)
ZoomZoomH
08-15-2006, 11:19 AM
Damn. How much does the MSP weigh?

IIRC about 2860lbs
FlipandFunk
08-15-2006, 11:34 AM
you have a sport, the GT weighs more.
jdub260
08-15-2006, 08:05 PM
You've got lighter air in your tires, and you've worn off 2# of tire rubber in the slaloms. (burnout)

You must have been at my last Auto-X event. :) I HATE the slaloms the MS6 doesn't like to be tossed back and forth, the suspension just say's "OK body if you want to roll really bad I'll just have to let you." But I got parts on the way to fix this.
G-Papi
08-15-2006, 08:45 PM
(confused) What are you planning?
Rainman
08-15-2006, 08:52 PM
Yes, please share with us your set-up. I would love to be able to auto-x this beast.

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jdub260
08-15-2006, 09:45 PM
The sig tells the story!!!! I just put the Strut tower brace and rear brace in yesterday and I should be able to install the front and rear sway bars this week. I am waiting for the springs, they should be here in 2-4 weeks....I hate customs. Next spring I plan to get lighter and wider wheels with wider tires to finish out the handling upgrades. All total it will run me about $3200. The price depends a lot on how much wheels cost, right now I'm guessing $300 each. This should be a little high but who knows. Somewhere in there I need to find money for a cat back/turbo back and an FMIC. But that will be another $2000+ and I'd rather spend my money making the best handling MS6 I can afford.:)
Raynman
08-15-2006, 10:13 PM
The sig tells the story!!!! I just put the Strut tower brace and rear brace in yesterday and I should be able to install the front and rear sway bars this week. I am waiting for the springs, they should be here in 2-4 weeks....I hate customs.

Sounds like you got a bunch of Autoexe suspension parts?