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Hey guys. I'm selling a set of Speed3 wheels and the accompanying Potenzas. I used the wheels, here in Atlanta, for about 30K miles. And over that time they picked up some "character"(use the Zoom on the pics to inspect the scratches, dings and rash). But besides the cosmetic issues they are...

This thread was started by someone who simply wanted to go to the local drag strip for an evening. So the "reality" is the engineers at Mazda designed the Mazdaspeed3 to not be able to handle that? I think that's ridiculous. But, of course, do what you want. Me, I'll enjoy my car. She's awesome.

Is everyone here assuming SKY doesn't know that driving his car hard might result in something breaking? So many threads in this forum get derailed by killjoys feeling the need to constantly repeat "If you do that, something might break." We bought the car to drive it I presume. SKY is talking...

Launching our MS3s can be a joy but you have to earn it. I have my own thoughts on it but here is Car and Driver's take from their 2007 review: Be sure to hold down the traction control button when you are starting her, to disable the assists and regain some boost in 1st and 2nd. Your tires...

Yeah, that was about what I was guessing too. I decided to reinstall it yesterday after work. Can't say that it made a difference but the piece of mind is worth it. And it does take a while for the ECU to get its act together after a battery disconnect. Also, the mounts are still rocking. It's...

Finally installed the rear motor and transmission mount this afternoon. Holy Shnikeys!! (wow) Really blown away. We will see how I feel after a week of driving her to work but right now I couldn't be happier. Absolutely can't wait to autocross next weekend. No wheelhop FTW!! :) This thread...

I've heard some people talk about that event but I couldn't make it. I'm sure it was a blast. There's a couple different MS3s that show up off and on. It always great to see a bunch of us out there. And when I look at the results I compare myself to Class as much as the other MS3s. See ya in...

Cool to read a fellow MS3 kicking some AWD arse. I'm still fairly new to autoX and learning how to drive it has been a fun, interesting process. And every bit of progress just makes me want to do it more. My suspension is completely stock. And although I think it does a fairly good job it's...

I've been running my girl at every SoloAtlanta Points event this season. My CAI forced me into Street Touring Unlimited which has me mixing it up with M3s, STIs and EVOs. So my car is generally considered uncompetitive. No big deal. I'm just there to have fun and improve my driving skills. But...

Cool. Meeting up at Macon or any midpoint would be great. I'm going to stew over it a bit more. They're beautiful wheels, shame you have to give them up.

I'm in Atlanta and I'm very tempted. Is rubbing a problem with this tire/wheel combination? And have you already left or is there a chance you can still bring them along?

I consider my shifting average and I grind a gear, and by "a gear" I mean 3rd, two or three times a year. Not knocking you mazda_dan just interesting how perceptions can vary. 2nd did fall out on me once, under very hard braking while autocrossing. Pretty amusing little event too. Didn't...

I've been driving on short shifter now for 2 weeks and am really loving it. I was skeptical about the height reduction but it feels great to me. Thanks TWM, you guys did an awesome job. The manual was very thorough and well illustrated but I would have included a clearer picture of the fork...

I noticed a minor increase in vibration when I installed the bushings a few months ago, but the short shifter hasn't effected vibration. Since the bushings install, I have noticed a more mechanical feeling when shifting. It seems to translate some of the force when the gears are meshing. And the...