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    smaeda's Speed3

    Welp I picked up a new DD. 2013 Mazdaspeed3. It feels nice to have a Mazda again.







    First thing I did was shave the dealer and speed emblems and pick up a JBR SRI.


    IMG_6324_5 by shintarodesign, on Flickr

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    2,000 rpm - light wheelspin, no bog here! Dave737's Avatar
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    She looks happy now that she is breathing better

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    3,000 rpm - starting to feel the power morr's Avatar
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    Very nice! I recognize that last location. Didn't you shoot your NA there before?
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    Very nice, I like the white/black combo quite a bit

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    This thread is relevant to my interests....

    How do you like the intake? I would like to get one for my MS3 well. Do you have a link to where you got it? What emblem did you shave? pics of this?

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    psssst.......... Garage Vary mmmmmm......

    http://page17.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/j...ion/v300107426






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    Check out this wing extension Garage Vary makes too..........

    http://vary.co.jp/valiant.html




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    Quote Originally Posted by morr View Post
    Very nice! I recognize that last location. Didn't you shoot your NA there before?
    Yep I did. Its very close to my place so I go there often for photos.

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    http://www.jamesbaroneracing.com/sto...th=179_230_234

    I've heard the intakes on our cars really makes you able to hear the turbo spool and the by-pass-valve so I had to buy one. And damn the people were right. The turbo spool and the distinct PPPSSHHHhhhhhhh noise of the bpv you can hear now is intoxicating. As you know, you can't even hear anything on the stock set-up. Definitely worth it. Ricer for life....


    Quote Originally Posted by Phatmiata View Post
    This thread is relevant to my interests....

    How do you like the intake? I would like to get one for my MS3 well. Do you have a link to where you got it? What emblem did you shave? pics of this?

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    Pic of the shaved badges.


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    Quote Originally Posted by smaeda View Post
    http://www.jamesbaroneracing.com/sto...th=179_230_234
    ............ The turbo spool and the distinct PPPSSHHHhhhhhhh noise of the bpv you can hear now is intoxicating. As you know, you can't even hear anything on the stock set-up. Definitely worth it. Ricer for life....

    sign me up for some of that swish bang noise!!

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    I don't think you will be disappointed. Although it quickly made me realize I need to upgrade the rear motor mount as soon as possible because now I find myself stepping into it more often. I can feel the motor banging into the firewall. lol.

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    Dang! You hopped on that intake quick! Didn't Jamie just announce the white silicon a few days ago?
    Be sure to get the TIP and boost tubes in white, too. That underhood rice is next on the list for my genjuan.

    Oh, car looks great, by the way!! :thumbup:
    '90 "LE" with red bits - 7/6 Flex, FM Front Bar, 14x7 +19 RPF1, PWR, SPAL, Maxim Works, Thermal R&D, HDHCSDM2, Zoom, Anvil II, 330mm mahogany Deep Corn, AC/PS delete, LE interior, attitude
    '08.5 CWP MS3 GT - AST 4100, TriPoint Rear Sway and Links, JBR STS w/ bushings and lockout plate, Moddiction Anvil II

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    Yep, I bought it the day after it was announced. LOL. genjuan sounds way better than genpoo.

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    Installed Corksport LEDs...

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