New here, Just bought 09 MS3

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copperhead455

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Mazdaspeed3 GT 2009

• Jan 5, 2009

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This is my first attempt at a post here on this site after purchasing my new red 09.

 

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essejkcamraw

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09 mazdaspeed 3

• Jan 5, 2009

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welcome to the forums. and congrats on the purchase!

 

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joeylow

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2008 MAZDASPEED3

• Jan 5, 2009

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welcome to the forums congrats on the car hope you enjoy

 

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Design

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• Jan 5, 2009

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It appears True Red is becoming hard to find these days.. at least in So Cal. Congrats on the purchase.

 

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stageup

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• Jan 5, 2009

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congrats, now start modding

 

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GoFast

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2010 Flyin' Carpet

• Jan 5, 2009

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congrats! enjoy it and mod at your own discretion!! do your research and enjoy the boards

 

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neg.split

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• Jan 5, 2009

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congrats and welcome. im jealous because you have turbo and i do not.

 

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PCspeed3

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Pearl White Speed 3

• Jan 5, 2009

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hey mange, welcome.

 

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squidmotion

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• Jan 5, 2009

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welcome... just put mile 850 on mine... CWP

 

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SHaW

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2009 TRUE RED MazdaSpeed3

• Jan 5, 2009

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Welcome, another TRUE RED. Sweet.

 

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copperhead455

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Mazdaspeed3 GT 2009

• Jan 6, 2009

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Thanks for the greeting guys. I love the true red. Nicest red I have ever seen on a car. I have only 200 miles on it since picking it up. I will drive it sparingly until winter is history. .....I have a question that some of you may know the answer to. I had the Mazda cold air intake installed at the dealer and the car makes a Whooshing noise like steam escaping after I shift under part or near full throttle. It also make this sound if I accelerate medium speed without downshifting. Is this normal with the intake? It did not do this in the test drive with the factory intake. I am new to turbo cars as being a v8 musclecar owner from way back. Thanks for input.

 

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CrazyT

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'09 MS3 GT

• Jan 6, 2009

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That's the bypass valve relieving boost when you let off the gas. Prevents compressor surge on the turbo. This still happens on the stock intake, it's just dampened a lot more.

 

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Moonpie.Express

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07 Speed3, Cosmic Blue

• Jan 6, 2009

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Welcome and enjoy!

Where in Mass. Travel up there frequently to the Springfield/Northampton area.

 

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Abilor

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Mazdaspeed 3

• Jan 6, 2009

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Your natural functions of pressure and enjoyable release are quite normal. Enjoy them.

 

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Zimmer

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2007 MS3

• Jan 6, 2009

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copperhead455 said:

This is my first attempt at a post here on this site after purchasing my new red 09.

Click to expand...

where in mass? you're required to get Rally Armor mudflaps if you live in MA. I think we all have them! (wiggle)

 

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CHICO2003

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MSP & MS3

• Jan 6, 2009

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Congrats! Did you get a set of winter tires yet?

If not... I just got a set from tirerack. Even though the website says they're out of 16" steelies... they're not. Give em a call and they'll hook you up. I got the General Articmax ($65/each) with free mounting on $55/piece steelies. Can't beat that!

 

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Jon MS3

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• Jan 6, 2009

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Welcome Mass-Hole! Go Sox!

 

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Zimmer

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2007 MS3

• Jan 7, 2009

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http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123711828&page=7

any of you guys some of the elusive MS3's around here?

 

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Silver Ecstasy

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11 MS3 Sport

• Jan 7, 2009

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I'm surprised no one gave him the run down yet!

Welcome and congrats on the your new MS3!

Modding requirements:
Replace or upgrade stock motor mount
TWM Short Shifter and aluminum shifter bushings

You will be a very happy owner.

The intake pronounces the turbo very much, and everything you're hearing is normal as everyone else put it. However...I'd be trying to find out if the dealer installed the new CAI with the air straightner..

 

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copperhead455

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Mazdaspeed3 GT 2009

• Jan 7, 2009

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Thanks for the info on the noise. I figured it was normal. Snow tires will be in the future but next year. Car will sit in the bad weather now. I cannot stand to get it dirty. Mud flaps?......I will have to consider the motro mount.