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    Default gen1 and gen2 mps3 weight diff?

    does anyone know which one was/is lighter in weight gen1 or gen2 mps3.And what they weighed in at?

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    Gen 1= 1403kg

    Gen 2= 1456kg

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    is that including sports/lux pack?

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    Couldn't tell you, figures were from Wheels (Gen 2) and Motor (Gen 1).

    I'd imagine the sports/lux pack would add 10-15ish kg to the base model.

    Edit: Wheels mag Gen 1 figure and Tarmac Mag Gen 1 figure is also 1403kg.
    Last edited by TD; 11-12-2009 at 06:59 PM.

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    specs on mazda website quote luxury @ 1470kg and other @ 1456kg..

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    thanks guys,for some reason the gen1 feels like it's the heavy one out of the two(form driving the two back to back),anyone have any thoughts on this?

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    Different suspension tune, gear ratios, power delivery? Could be a one of those or something else. Or just new car smell affecting the other senses

    ---------- Post added at 09:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:52 AM ----------

    Just remembered, you're on 19's hey? Depending on unsprung weight differences that could make yours feel heavier to drive than a new one on 18's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TallDan View Post
    Different suspension tune, gear ratios, power delivery? Could be a one of those or something else. Or just new car smell affecting the other senses

    ---------- Post added at 09:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:52 AM ----------

    Just remembered, you're on 19's hey? Depending on unsprung weight differences that could make yours feel heavier to drive than a new one on 18's.
    my mates gen2 has also 19's and been lowered too,but it could be the fact that mazda have claimed that body/structure on gen2 is lighter than gen 1 so that may be the feeling im getting? oh and new car smell i still have it after a year plus on

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    Apparently i still have the new car smell 3 years on....I cant smell it though....

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    Quote Originally Posted by MISSMPS View Post
    Apparently i still have the new car smell 3 years on....I cant smell it though....
    That's what someone said about my 07 MPS 3 as well. Fact is though, that smell is the leather

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    Quote Originally Posted by pHiLix View Post
    That's what someone said about my 07 MPS 3 as well. Fact is though, that smell is the leather
    gotta love that leather smell

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    Yep, I still have it too

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    Quote Originally Posted by pHiLix View Post
    That's what someone said about my 07 MPS 3 as well. Fact is though, that smell is the leather

    The weird fact of my story is.....i have a pov pack...... go figure

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