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Hank3
10-02-2008, 10:46 AM
Article here (http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=4&article_id=7122).

http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/image/2008/W39/092620080233481186.jpg
stockms3
10-02-2008, 10:53 AM
good article!
Alexsered
10-02-2008, 10:56 AM
I love those rims, how many people actually got those rims on their speed3's? Man, if they were not crazy expensive, i would get a set.
Hank3
10-02-2008, 11:16 AM
(iagree) for half the price!!!
AAMguy
10-02-2008, 11:21 AM
not a bad little write up
desperado-c
10-02-2008, 12:02 PM
The lighter wheels alone probably account for 1/3 the gain on the dyno and at least some of the reduction in drag times. But they are expensive! Also, funny that they mention the MS-CAI as being piece of mind that your engine won't blow up as compared to the aftermarket. I know at least one guy had his CAI taken away by the dealer and refunded and they still aren't selling any new CAI's allegedly due to the potential for lean spots. Aside from the unofficial warranty coverage with the MS-CAI, I'd feel safer having the CP-e or Cobb or even the AEM!
leadf00t
10-02-2008, 12:25 PM
Those wheels are sweeet, and are crazy expensive. I am either going to get a set of RX8's or those if I can talk myself into it. Good article too. You can spend that 5k on aftermarket parts, and do a lot better then .2 !!!
coololddude
10-02-2008, 01:56 PM
according to the may 07 car & driver. the modded car is SLOWER. (0-60 5.4) ( 1/4mi. 14.0 101mph.)
FrequentFlyer
10-02-2008, 05:11 PM
according to the may 07 car & driver. the modded car is SLOWER. (0-60 5.4) ( 1/4mi. 14.0 101mph.)

Apples to oranges. Two different cars, driven by two different drivers on two different days. What were their numbers for the 2007 when it was stock? They don't seem to have them or at least I can't find them when they originally tested that car. R&T used a different MS3 (silver) when they compared it to the GTI, Civic Si and Mini Cooper S. The dyno doesn't lie though.
Captain KRM P5
10-02-2008, 05:12 PM
I love those rims, how many people actually got those rims on their speed3's? Man, if they were not crazy expensive, i would get a set.

sold four sets this year
dkswim
10-03-2008, 12:49 AM
sweet
ZyrehT
10-04-2008, 11:57 AM
You can spend that 5k on aftermarket parts, and do a lot better then .2 !!!

Engine/exhaust mods were aroung 1500, what are you talking about?
creina1221
10-04-2008, 01:11 PM
I love those rims, how many people actually got those rims on their speed3's? Man, if they were not crazy expensive, i would get a set.


I have those wheels. I almost backed out because when I orderd them, they only had two in stock, other two were on back order with no release date. They look so much better in person and they're significantly lighter. I'm glad I went with them.
08cosmic3
10-04-2008, 02:15 PM
I'm looking at these wheels from Tire Rack. They are 17x7 and only 14.1 lbs each. That would be 11 lbs lighter than stock. The offset is 42 which may be a problem. Anyone here have these? Do you think maybe they are too light?

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&showRear=no&filterSize=&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=&filterNew=&initialPartNumber=TS115S&autoMake=Mazda&autoModel=MAZDA3+5-Door&autoYear=2008&autoModClar=s+Grand+Touring