And in the red corner...

[mastadon]

Hey guys! I've been lurking around here for a bit, but i figured it was time I properly introduce myself. I just traded in my 2006 civic SI for a 2008 True Red Speed3 sport! I love this car, it is a big improvement over the civic in almost all areas. I love it so much, i dont even want to fart in it! haha! (butthump) Anyway, I've already orders a few little items for appearance and some HIDs, but I probably wont start modding for power until i lose my first race. This car is pretty powerful as-is. It actually feels like it might be faster than my old SR-powered 240sx (240 rwhp). Anyway, it's good to be here, and here is my ride, and a sample of what i came from:

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/743/ms3003md0.th.jpg (http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ms3003md0.jpg)

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/5848/ms3007xt6.th.jpg (http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ms3007xt6.jpg)

My last car:
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/4589/carpoop011ff0.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=carpoop011ff0.jpg)

and my first affair with boost:
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/334/autotraderln2.th.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=autotraderln2.jpg)

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/6904/carparts008gm4.th.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=carparts008gm4.jpg)

[lasermp5]

Good move! Congratulations and welcome to the zoom-zoom!

[Mocoso]

Welcome aboard.. and yes I do think the MS3 is faster than the 240sx - congrats on the new ride...

[BritishGuy]

Welcome to the "Pull-Me-Over Red" Club! :D

[mastadon]

^ wouldn't have it any other way!!(thumb)

Oh, and the MS3 is definitely faster than a stock SR, but mine was not exactly stock, thats why it is too close to call. With a couple parts it will no longer be a question.

On a side note, i just installed rear scuff plate for the bumper, painted my chrome emblems black, and ordered a set of HIDs. Intake soon?!?

[MS3077]

HA-ha, I came from a 8-gen Si as well. Congrats!

[controlo]

^ wouldn't have it any other way!!(thumb)

Oh, and the MS3 is definitely faster than a stock SR, but mine was not exactly stock, thats why it is too close to call. With a couple parts it will no longer be a question.

On a side note, i just installed rear scuff plate for the bumper, painted my chrome emblems black, and ordered a set of HIDs. Intake soon?!?

you're off to a good start man. definately get an intake. i'd get a set of shifter bushings from TWM also.

red is lame though. they didn't have silver in stock? :)

[ericrapp]

I'm sorry you sold your Si. You are a slut. A fantastic car that is built to run. And all the mods are starting to drop . You probably do not even know the 20's potential. How would I like to rev to 8750? And throw boost in there with a six speed. Sure my daughter gets pissed when I beat her but This year she is set up to make me cry. Oh yes you really should have both cars still.

[mastadon]

no, i do know the k20's potential, but i dont want to rev that high when i feel like going fast. There isnt even much good tuning available for that car yet, and to even get to the power of a stock speed 3, i would have to drop serious coin. If we were talking a track-only car, i would have kept the civic, but the Mazda is a much better daily. I thought it out pretty thoroughly, and the Si just wasn't for me. i dont miss it a bit. i miss the 240 a little though(sad2)

[MS3077]

I'm sorry you sold your Si. You are a slut. A fantastic car that is built to run. And all the mods are starting to drop . You probably do not even know the 20's potential. How would I like to rev to 8750? And throw boost in there with a six speed. Sure my daughter gets pissed when I beat her but This year she is set up to make me cry. Oh yes you really should have both cars still.


Why don't you just trade in your MS3 for one?

I'm sure you could get a decent deal on a slightly used one.

[MS3077]

The Civic si has nothing on the MS3. I've owned both; the SI is weak as shyt in comparision. Sure you can add a turbo and void your warranty and it would be as fast as a MS3 but don't count on it lasting long.

[C.A.T.A.P]

Nice step up and welcome

[gwowyu23]

no, i do know the k20's potential, but i dont want to rev that high when i feel like going fast. There isnt even much good tuning available for that car yet, and to even get to the power of a stock speed 3, i would have to drop serious coin. If we were talking a track-only car, i would have kept the civic, but the Mazda is a much better daily. I thought it out pretty thoroughly, and the Si just wasn't for me. i dont miss it a bit. i miss the 240 a little though(sad2)

I know the feeling had a 240 myself and i miss it too.
Thinking of getting another one for a project car and keeping my ms3 stock for now.

And yes the ms3 is a better daily driver with much more power and space
but mpg hurt a little but worth it.

[stockms3]

Nice ms3 TR ftw lol!

Btw 240s are getting to me..........Im seriously considering getting one just to mod it :D

[dcphantom]

I know the feeling had a 240 myself and i miss it too.
Thinking of getting another one for a project car and keeping my ms3 stock for now.

And yes the ms3 is a better daily driver with much more power and space
but mpg hurt a little but worth it.

I currently own a 240 and love that thing. The main reason for giving it up is it's age and reliability and professionalism I guess. I'm graduating and don't want to be driving to work in a two decade old car having to tote customers/coworkers around in it, squishing them in the back lol. It's going to be hard to get rid of it, but at least I will be getting rid of it for the mazdaspeed3. It's such a great car and an awesome platform for a project car. They have so much potential.

[ericrapp]

no, i do know the k20's potential, but i dont want to rev that high when i feel like going fast. There isnt even much good tuning available for that car yet, and to even get to the power of a stock speed 3, i would have to drop serious coin. If we were talking a track-only car, i would have kept the civic, but the Mazda is a much better daily. I thought it out pretty thoroughly, and the Si just wasn't for me. i dont miss it a bit. i miss the 240 a little though(sad2)
Did you hear about Chrome for tuning. Yes Hondata is pricey. The stuff is just starting to leak out. But i hear you. I would not trade my speed for any thing right now. Welcome!

[ericrapp]

Why don't you just trade in your MS3 for one?

I'm sure you could get a decent deal on a slightly used one.

lol. Trade in? Blasphemy. Never speak these words again.

[iplaythemic]

Sure my daughter gets pissed when I beat her

I'm calling DCFS

[ericrapp]

I'm calling DCFS

Hey I thought that what is said in the forum stays in the forum! smile icon here