Best mod under $300 [Archive]

dtlmunkey

02-20-2008, 04:28 PM

As the title states, what would you consider the best mod you've made for under $300. I've got a little extra cash, and have already put on an SRI.

Bravnik

02-20-2008, 04:34 PM

Motor mount. Shifter Bushing. Test Pipe.

Should be just under $300

silverspeed03

02-20-2008, 04:36 PM

Motor mount. Shifter Bushing. Test Pipe.

Should be just under $300

Or switch the test pipe for the Cobb SRI. Will probably yeild the same gains though.

silverspeed03

02-20-2008, 04:37 PM

This is for the MS3 right?

driver311

02-20-2008, 05:21 PM

Just do the corksport dp!

SuperStretch18

02-20-2008, 05:25 PM

Or switch the test pipe for the Cobb SRI. Will probably yeild the same gains though.

As the title states, what would you consider the best mod you've made for under $300. I've got a little extra cash, and have already put on an SRI.

KOSMOS

02-20-2008, 05:27 PM

Boost Controller, test pipe

Bravnik

02-20-2008, 05:29 PM

Yes very true. Cobb SRI, MM and Shifter Bushing. Price will be just about $300 with shipping and all.

Derek88

02-20-2008, 07:02 PM

Mount and TP

Dream

02-20-2008, 08:47 PM

Motor mount. Shifter Bushing. Test Pipe.

Should be just under $300

This!

Stay AWAY from a boost controller.

Tagkat

02-20-2008, 10:08 PM

Says he already did SRI. I would suggest Race Pipe, Bushings, Motor Mount

kneedragger241

02-20-2008, 10:48 PM

The big brown truck just dropped off an SU motor mount and Mazdaspeed CAI - got both for $300!
Bring on the vibrations and hydrolock!

palerider

02-20-2008, 11:28 PM

For under $300 the best bang for the buck is putting ice on the stock intercooler..... dyno proven.

Young Roids

02-20-2008, 11:36 PM

This!

Stay AWAY from a boost controller.

Everyone knows if you want cheap power a manual boost controller is where it's at.:D

Not the safest thing to do but the best results.

Dream

02-21-2008, 12:00 AM

Everyone knows if you want cheap power a manual boost controller is where it's at.:D

Not the safest thing to do but the best results.

The truth is strong in your post.

JamJam

02-21-2008, 01:10 AM

The big brown truck just dropped off an SU motor mount and Mazdaspeed CAI - got both for $300!
Bring on the vibrations and hydrolock!

Good price! Where did you purchase them both from?

dkswim

02-21-2008, 02:19 AM

mm or mm inserts and racepipe.

MSLou

02-21-2008, 02:49 AM

Turboxs DP which will be my next mod either that or a cobb sri not sure yet...

dtlmunkey

02-21-2008, 07:58 AM

Sorry I didn't clarify. I don't have an ms3, just an '04 hatch, and I do have an SRI already.

nypest

02-21-2008, 08:11 AM

Just do the corksport dp!

+1

kneedragger241

02-21-2008, 08:15 AM

Good price! Where did you purchase them both from?

I got 'em direct from one of the SU guys. They had a posting on [cough-cough] another forum [/cough-cough]

Oh yeah... best mod?
Driver mod. Seat time and a day or weekend at a trackday school or autocross camp.

Mid_Life_Crisis

02-21-2008, 08:24 AM

Sorry I didn't clarify. I don't have an ms3, just an '04 hatch, and I do have an SRI already.

You do realize they split the forums, so you can directly ask the people who are most likely to have the best answer for you? Namely other n/a drivers?

oskinosmee

02-21-2008, 08:26 AM

Everyone knows if you want cheap power a manual boost controller is where it's at.:D

Not the safest thing to do but the best results.

What's wrong with the mbc and BCD? I've had my setup from 4 months without a single issue. No smoking turbo no oil in my intercooler nothing.

jbiird317

02-21-2008, 08:33 AM

What's wrong with the mbc and BCD? I've had my setup from 4 months without a single issue. No smoking turbo no oil in my intercooler nothing.

anytime you increase the boost of the car without supporting mods there is a risk of causing engine damage. That is not saying that there will be problems, but it is a risk

PeterC

02-21-2008, 10:59 AM

Do you care about your warranty? If so, don't get a boost controller. Just go with the Cobb SRI. Much better to just wait for the Cobb Accessport than a boost controller. The Accessport will void your warranty too, but it is much more stealth and you can set it to stock mode when you bring the car in for maintenance. Engine maps are the way to go. Then again I guess you could just take the boost controller off. Why did I post again?

Dream

02-21-2008, 11:35 AM

Ok people, he posted that he has an 04, enough with the b/c and accessport talk. (smash)

jbiird317

02-21-2008, 11:41 AM

Ok people, he posted that he has an 04, enough with the b/c and accessport talk. (smash)

dammit, I guess I missed that post too, im gonna prune this and move it over to the new 3 section

jbiird317

02-21-2008, 11:42 AM

As the title states, what would you consider the best mod you've made for under $300 for a mazda3, not ms3. I've got a little extra cash, and have already put on an SRI.

OK well too much covered already to prune, so lets start this over....have at it people

Young Roids

02-21-2008, 03:24 PM

What's wrong with the mbc and BCD? I've had my setup from 4 months without a single issue. No smoking turbo no oil in my intercooler nothing.

Nothing is wrong with it. That's why I said it's the best mod for the money. But there is a risk with it more so than if you put on an sri for instance.

clos561

02-21-2008, 03:31 PM

yea seriously guys, i read some of ur posts and laughed. check the forum section ur posting under...cant u get a catback for about 300? u may have to spend a bit more but...

FlyinHawaiian

02-21-2008, 03:38 PM

I'd go for a catback too... You can get a custom-bent one if you source your own muffler for around $150 from any exhaust shop. It won't be shiny or anything, but it'll do the job JUST as well for half the price. If people are looking at your exhaust and noticing how shiny it ISN'T somehow I think the exhaust is the least of your problems...
http://www.cg-lock.co.uk/images/reviews/testimonials/jcollins3-big.jpg

SuperStretch18

02-21-2008, 04:31 PM