New Project Car.....

[Chojin]

Hey Everyone,

Just picked up my Titanium MAZDASPEED yesterday with only 5 miles on the odometer. First one on the roads in the nation, kinda feels cool. I'll probably have pictures sometime tomorrow.

Jeff Haas Mazda in Houston, TX just received another one today if anyone is interested.

Later.

-Shawn

[FuNwaGoN]

pics pics pics pics. Hey you want to sell anything off of her yet. I know it is too soon to ask but just thought I would anyway. Can't wait to see what you guys are going to do to this one.

[CRDMS1]

The wheels, the wheels! I want the darker wheels for my 03 Black MSP. I'm in the DFW area so it would be fairly easy for me to get them from you. Awwww, come on :D

Then I can sell the lighter ones. They only have about 200 miles on them (2thumbs)

[Dexter]

hey make some cool upgrades *cough* FMIC *cough* and tune the shit out of it for us! :D

[orng_mazdaspeed]

are the 2003.5 the same (engine wise) as the 2003 or do they have more power. i have heared its just the looks that have changed.

[z00mer]

Just the appearance....so says my dealership.

[Chojin]

orng_mazdaspeed -

The engine is the same as the 2003.

Everyone -

It's an overcast day today, so no pictures yet. Maybe later today if it clears up.

Later.

-Shawn

[AGR]

Congratulations Shawn!! (thumb)

[Newf]

OMG, how did I miss this?????

I .....can't....contain....excitement....must see pics....don't care if it's shity outside....will explode if I ...don't see...them...soon.

Must....see...pics..

must....see....pics

:)

[Newf]

one more question....have you see it in the sun yet? is the paint like the orange in the sunlight? sparkles and shit?

[Chojin]

newf -

Digi Cam batteries died (non re-chargeable) before I could get any pics. Will use another camera later. Sorry.

Yes, the paint definitely sparkles in the sunlight. Also, the color shifts to different shades of grey depending on the angle and lighting. Pretty nice.

-Shawn

[Newf]

I cannot not wait to see this in person

......ummmm, Mazda, where's mine?

[twiztedjeckel]

:bs:

[MP3skaterNC]

whats bs about it?

he probably has one, i mean 2003.5 is here pretty much, and why wouldn't he have one, its not like he's attempting to sell it too us, hes a fellow enthusiust.

[Newf]

twisted...what was that for?

You know, not everyone here is named Colin.

There was a truck with titaniums headed towards his way seen earlier this week, now, he has his. Makes sense doesn't it?

[AGR]

I have talked with Shawn (Chojin) before. He's a great guy; and I knew he was awaiting his 2003.5 Titanium. I'm sure he's on the up and up, for any doubters out there.

My dealer has a new Yellow one.

[boostisgood]

PIMP PIMP and more PIMP. Chojin hook up da front mount please :D that will save me a whole lotta hassle :D congrats too

[Chojin]

O.K. Everyone -

Here are the pictures that you all have been waiting for. The weather cleared up a bit and I was able to find a 200 ft. extension cord for the digi cam.

Yes, I do own this car:

http://www.mazdaformance.com/TitMSP/rear.jpg

http://www.mazdaformance.com/TitMSP/lside3.jpg

http://www.mazdaformance.com/TitMSP/front.jpg

http://www.mazdaformance.com/TitMSP/rside.jpg

http://www.mazdaformance.com/TitMSP/lside2.jpg

http://www.mazdaformance.com/TitMSP/inside.jpg

http://www.mazdaformance.com/TitMSP/gauges.jpg

Thanks for being patient.

Later.

-Shawn

[Dexter]

nice man. from some angles i dont like it, namely the back and front. but the sides look AWESOME

[ARunto]

nice color....i prefer the boxier look of the 2003 but i like the color choices better on the 2003.5

[Newf]

shweet!

Want % tint?

Needs fogs on front, other then that, I love it. CAn't wait.

silver needles things look cool. gonna match sweet with the bezels.

I would rather the lighter wheels, but it don't really matter that much if that's as dark as they are.

The spoiler when I 1st seen it before xmas shocked me, but I like it now. Anything different takes time to get used to. I've been kinda looking at the mp3 spoiler lately wishing it was different ( don't shoot me)

thanks a bunch bud. If you feel like taking 1000 pics, I don't mind :) Just email me wit em ha ha

[FSRbikr98]

I think i might be the only one on this forum that actually likes the way that car looks :( from the front, back, and side.

[Newf]

Oh I love it as well. I just have a thing for fog lights. I can't have the car without them. Around here, they are a must have.

[mikesmazda155]

Originally posted by newf
Oh I love it as well. I just have a thing for fog lights. I can't have the car without them. Around here, they are a must have.

I think that fog lights give you a reason to look at a car at night, as it would be comming toward you. Esspecially if they have after market Hyper white bulbs, or HID's bulbs. Nice car though, I like that color.

[perfworks]

Originally posted by Chojin
O.K. Everyone -

Here are the pictures that you all have been waiting for. The weather cleared up a bit and I was able to find a 200 ft. extension cord for the digi cam.

Yes, I do own this car:

http://www.mazdaformance.com/TitMSP/rear.jpg

http://www.mazdaformance.com/TitMSP/lside3.jpg

http://www.mazdaformance.com/TitMSP/front.jpg

http://www.mazdaformance.com/TitMSP/rside.jpg

http://www.mazdaformance.com/TitMSP/lside2.jpg

http://www.mazdaformance.com/TitMSP/inside.jpg

http://www.mazdaformance.com/TitMSP/gauges.jpg

Thanks for being patient.

Later.

-Shawn

heelllloooo pretty!!:D
nice car man. good luck with it!

[Newf]

piping on the turbo is the same yes? plastic

[Chojin]

newf -

The tint is 20% all the way around. I know it's illegal on the front, but the local police do not check unless it's very noticeable like below 20%.

I do have the G-Garage/McCulloch 5000K HID Kit installed. After installing it, I'm glad I do not have fog lights as I would never have to use them.

The piping is exactly the same as the 2003 MSP.

perfworks -

Thanks bud. There are definitely "special things" being planned for this car. ;)

Later.

-Shawn

[MoSqUiTo]

i like the fog lights bettr but the stock tail pipe looks tighter...that and i like the new spoiler...its more of the type r kind of feel ya know? well anywho lata

[LinuxRacr]

Oh hell yes!!! TITANIUM BABY!!!!.... Nice. When i get my car running right, I will have to come on down there.

[PaulMP3]

sweet, i love the color.

[TIGHTanium]

Ok...now I remember why I chose my name!!

Oh baby...those pics excited more then Neo will when he whoops 100 agent Smyths!

But honestly, that color = class, maturity, better resale!
I'm sorry, but noone will admit and we all know why, the orange WILL be played out and considered "nasty" 1 year from now. So think about 3 years from now...

Its just reality, sucks eh!

TITANIUM!!!!

P.S. sorry if I pissed people off with spicies, I like them and all...just dont find them too practical.

[LADY MSPD]

thats why they made black no one ever get sick of black...looks good but also looks like the wing doesnt belong on that car needs fog lights too, i like the rally look that the fog lights bring!!!but nice color just dont like the wing and needs fogs,sorry for being so blunt!!!hehehe.......

[perfworks]

Originally posted by Chojin
newf -

The tint is 20% all the way around. I know it's illegal on the front, but the local police do not check unless it's very noticeable like below 20%.

I do have the G-Garage/McCulloch 5000K HID Kit installed. After installing it, I'm glad I do not have fog lights as I would never have to use them.

The piping is exactly the same as the 2003 MSP.

perfworks -

Thanks bud. There are definitely "special things" being planned for this car. ;)

Later.

-Shawn
i will be out in the san antonio area at the end of august. would like to see how you make out with it. let you know when i plan on the road trip.

[Newf]

i think the spoiler will grow on people over time. For those that haven't seen it in person yet, try not to judge it too quick by any pics you've seen. Most people take pics of car too low, as in your looking up at the car. This makes the spoiler look huge. Even these pics are taken low (unless shawn is 3' tall)except the side on ones...not complaining(God no, I couldn't be happier), just making a point that there's somewhat of an illusion going on.

[EVILSRT]

I like the fog light/rally look......

I have the 7000k HIDs and IMO the yellow fogs make it look so SWEEET.

BTW.....Badass color!!

[funnylittlman]

http://www.mazdaformance.com/TitMSP/gauges.jpg

Did anyone else notice that the acutal dials are silver (the thingy holding the needles on? :D)

That's pretty cool!

[Newf]

yeah, we've known this for a while. I think it's going to look real nice once the I put the gauge rings on I got from dave.

[funnylittlman]

Yeah, I was thinking this as well

I put the gauge rings on my car this past weekend, and they look GREAT!

[MP5Raycer]

hey i got a question .. i was at my dealer and they got a New Yellow 2003.5 MSP and I was noticing on the tach gauge it shows Mazdaspeed .. do all of the MSPs have that?

[TURBO3WAGON]

Congratulations! It could look very aggressive if you install some fogs lights. I don’t dislike the car, it looks sweet but still prefer the look of the 2003 model.

Good luck with your new toy..
:cool:

[funnylittlman]

Originally posted by MP5Raycer
hey i got a question .. i was at my dealer and they got a New Yellow 2003.5 MSP and I was noticing on the tach gauge it shows Mazdaspeed .. do all of the MSPs have that?

Yes we do,

and btw, I do like your sig! :D heheheheh(naughty)

The ass is nice!

[MazdaDryvr]

I do like the .5 model and the new colours (I had a yellow5 for a year) but I think the orange 03 is da bomb! Contrary to what was posted earlier, I think that colour will be sought after in years to come. Well, anyway, just my opinion.

=)

[SpicyRay]

nice car, but i still love my orangespeed...

[MikeBlueP5]

maybe im colorblind or something, but the new 03.5 wheels dont look any darker than the 03 wheels.???
anyone?
Mike

[Newf]

oh they are darker. wish they never did that.

[Striker187]

hey shawn, nice car :D i like the new spoiler. kinda reminds me of the evo's. btw, how's my car? it's sitting at the dealership right now....(sad2)

[mspeedpro]

hey shawn, i cant wait to see one in person, wanna do a lil meeting up?? check out the thread bout houston mazdaspeeds

[Swerny]

Congrats on the car. I know i am biased, but i like the look of the 2003/MP3's better. it's not any one thing. It's the combination of them all (skirts, wing, fogs, ) etc.

I saw a mint MP# the other day and I was like....damn that kicks ass.

Just my $0.02

MS MSP #143

p.s. I do like the silver needles though.

[YuYuRena]

So any1 knows for sure that Jeff Haas has another 1? HOw about other dealers in the country? How come Jeff Haas gets it first?

[Chojin]

YuYuRena -

Jeff Haas Mazda has 8 Mazdaspeeds in stock - 4 2003 models (2 Orange and 2 Black) and 4 2003.5 models (3 Yellow and 1 Grey).

-Shawn