Reply With Quote& congratulations on your new ride. Great bunch of guys.....and girls on here. I'm sure you'll find all the answers to any questions you have. Enjoy!!
Just bought MPS series 1
Hello all
Just returned from an epic drive in the MPS I bought from down in Syd to Bris detoured via Canberra. Its a 3 MPS 2008 Aurora Blue Sports. I've been trolling around the forums while I was deciding what car to get, but finally made the choice
So in the 2000km I did coming up it chewed up the tires so will be getting 4x Kumho KU36 today from Option 1 Garage.
Things I've noticed in the 2000km is:
1) think my rear engine mount is stuffed, will be replaced by factory one to keep as spare and changed to a CPE 60duro.
2) the road noise is TERRIBLE on course roads. Not too sure if its the stock tires or the lack of sound deadening. Will see i guess when the tires are changed.
3) the bose sound system is shit, realllllll shit.
4) fuel economy on highway was insanely good. I did nearly 600km without the empty light even coming on....
Anyways gave her a good clean today as it was littered with dead bugs. Havent got too much planned, will be keeping the mods simple.
Thx for looking and look forward to being part of this community
Michael
Last edited by lup15; 28-04-2010 at 12:27 PM.
Stay Tuned
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AGENT ORANGE
Mps rehab for turbo junkies u can checkout but u can never leave!!!!
Col
Adios
welcome and what a great ride to break in your car ... did you go up the Newell highway from Canberra ?
I Have The Need For Speed
guys.
yea up the newell as we went stayed overnight at Jenolan caves, but we decided to turn eastward as finding fuel was becoming a concern with 1/4 tank left at 11pm and no fuel stops were open lol.Originally Posted by blackbetty
omg its...
Wlcome mate. Enjoy the forum.
Reloaded
welcome and enjoy!!!!
ex MPSer
Welcome!
Don't waste your time with the factory rear engine mount, go straight to aftermarket and forget having a spare mount, you won't need it. Tyre noise on the factory tyres is bad, our coarse chip roads and the RE050A's are a noisy combo. Yep the 'Pose' stereo system isn't that flash...but everything else is pretty good.
If you're looking at easy mods the engine mount and an intake will keep you happy for a little while, then after some months of ownership you'll know what you want to change. Enjoy
Life Member
Welcome mate +1 to TallDan's replies that covers most of your questions
Enjoy the MPS, look forward to your adventures together!
Forum Addict
WelcomeNice buy the Gen1s look nicer IMO
Fabrication Yoda
Live life, have fun. Enjoy the forum.
Mazda 3 MPS (Gen1) owner
Welcome and congrats on buying a great car!
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