Hey all,
My name is Daniel, I'm 19, live in WA, and I have recently put myself down for a new 2012 (2013 "Facelift" Spec) MPS 3.
It arrives in November... so a bit of a wait.
The basic changes are better Ipod Connectivity, black spoiler/mirrors/scoop surround and darker graphite wheels.
Besides that Mazda had a hard time describing the differnces
My previous cars have been:
1994 DC2 Integra VTiR
-Full Type R swap
-8500RPM with 4.75 final drive.
-Scares old ladies with VTEC
-etc..
2004 WRX Club Spec Evo 7 (current until sold)
-Plenty of bolt-ons
-280WHP
-Clean easy to drive daily that spanks V8's
-etc...
So went for a drive in a 2012 spec MPS a few weeks ago and it instantly reminded me of my Integra (FWD FTW) with its sleeper appeal, torque steer and balistic power and speed.
In the short-term it will be kept stock beside a few bolt-ons:
-Resonator Delete
-K&N Panel Filter
-H&R Springs
-Rear Sway Bar
-Tint (TKO Tinting)
In the long-term other mods should include:
-Retune (COBB Accessport: Remove the Torque Limiter(s)!)
-Rear Engine Mount
-DBA Rotors & Bendix Pads
The main purpose for the car is a smooth, fast, unsuspecting daily.
The secondary purpose is to be a smashing motorkhana/short track weapon.
Daniel.
***PICTURES COMING SOON: when I get the car...