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The Arrival!

Postby infinite » Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:10 am

Saying that I got a new car yesterday doesn't really do it justice, so let me just set the scene.

My memory may been a bit fuzzy, but I am pretty sure this is exactly how it happened.
Yesterday, in the torrential rain that has been plaguing us the last few days, I battled my way across Sydney to pick up my new car. I watched as lesser vehicles were consumed by the fury of mother nature. Hyundai Exels washed down the gutters, Camrys floated upside-down around roundabouts and I even witnessed a couple of Kias being sucked into the deeper puddles by monstrous creatures of the depths. As I pulled up to the dealer, the clouds dissipated and a single ray of light split through the sky and lit up my new ride in a holy glow. It was as if the gods themselves delivered this vehicle!

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What you are looking at is my brand new Mazda 3 MPS Luxury in Aluminum! (it had started raining again by the time I got home hence the wet photos. I did get to test her out in the dry for about an hour after I left the dealer)
She's a 6 speed manual, with an inline 4 cyl 2.3L turbo inter-cooled engine, pumping out 190kW @ 5500 rpm and 380Nm @ 3000 rpm. The power is intense, with almost no noticeable lag. Torque steer is noticeable in the wet, but goddamn it makes it fun to drive :D I've already begun think about customization, so I'm pretty sure many mods are sure to be on the way!

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Oh yeah, just because I no longer have a CJ :( doesn't mean that I won't be sticking my head in every few weeks, or coming along to cruises.

EDIT: oh yeah, good work to bd-850 & bye2u for guessing the silhouette! :)
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Postby Superintendent Chalmers » Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:16 am

Looks good dude, not a fan of silver but am a fan of the 3's

MRT has on their site that they now have ECU upgrades for 2010 MPS3's, so they can be power tuned. How much more power do you want running through the front wheels???

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Postby Mizta B » Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:16 am

Very nice Ryan mate!
Congratulations on the new Turboed beasty
I'm sure you will give her the "Infinite" care she deserves LOL :D
Goes without saying you are always welcome here and on cruises etc
Regards Chris. :wink:
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Postby Chubb » Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:18 am

I like the 3 as a whole but I am sorry the front bumper looks to European for me, but hey that is an easy fix. Looking forward to seeing what you do to it mate your CJ was sick :P.

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Postby infinite » Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:19 am

Superintendent Chalmers wrote:MRT has on their site that they now have ECU upgrades for 2010 MPS3's, so they can be power tuned. How much more power do you want running through the front wheels???


Yeah I saw that, they are offering a discounted rate on it at the moment too. Hmm good question, probably as much as possible!!
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Postby draevon » Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:48 am

Well the car certainly seems happy to have been delivered as well ... what with that giant smile and all that ......

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Postby ofey » Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:51 am

Not my cup of tea but so long as both yourself and the car (obviously - from its beaming grin) are. That suffices.

'gratz!!

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Postby SIR-VRX » Fri Jun 04, 2010 6:24 pm

You silhouette was of the older shape MPS3 though ;)

Congrats on the buy Ryan. I drove the older shape extensively but not the car for me simply because of it being only FWD with that much power.

Best of luck with it

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Postby bd-850 » Fri Jun 04, 2010 7:58 pm

For once Adrian your wrong. it was the current shape Mazda3

having another member on here that is also on the OZmps forum we will have to have a joint cruise.

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Postby billyboy » Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:02 pm

Forgot this pic...

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:) All good Ryan! congrats mate & happy motoring.

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Postby Superintendent Chalmers » Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:01 pm

So glad to see that you didn't go with a Chrysler 300c or XR6T Ryan.......Can I ask if you considered the new widebody WRX coming out at the end of September or did you just like the shape of the mps better. Too bad we can't get the Focus RS in Australia. Now thats hot!!!

You won't have any transmission problems to worry about with power upgrades ( like the SST owners) .....just maybe a bit of torque steer, but if you launch it just right, it should be ok.

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Postby Tarquin » Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:38 pm

Nice mate... I'm sure you'll enjoy it

Superintendent Chalmers wrote:Too bad we can't get the Focus RS in Australia. Now thats hot!!!


I've been told by a reliable source who has just purchased and got involved with modding his XR5 Turbo, that they are bringing out some of the RS models.... 131 to be exact - and they're all already accouted for.... :(
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Postby Deano1964 » Sat Jun 05, 2010 12:10 am

billyboy wrote:Forgot this pic...

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:) All good Ryan! congrats mate & happy motoring.


U found my pic! Been looking for that! :)

Congrats On the new CAR!!!! :)
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Postby kinesis » Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:45 am

Congratulations indeed. Certainly looking forward to what character you will bring out of the car. :)
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Postby Blakey » Sat Jun 05, 2010 5:45 pm

SIR-VRX wrote:You silhouette was of the older shape MPS3 though ;)

Congrats on the buy Ryan. I drove the older shape extensively but not the car for me simply because of it being only FWD with that much power.

Best of luck with it


there is a koenseggeg(probably spelt wrong) supercar that has like 700hp that is only front wheel drive.


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