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by KWK MX3
September 5th, 2001, 8:59 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: Winter Driving
Replies: 12
Views: 268

Re: Winter Driving

living in canada we have our fair share of heavy winters as in colorodo. the mx3 performs excellent in the snow with a good set of winter tires. i can say that it handles in the snow like a rally car. it carves through the turns like a snowboard, pivoting on its mid point. oversteer (believe me it c...
by KWK MX3
September 2nd, 2001, 1:58 am
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: WHY MX-3's are so OVERLOOKED!!!
Replies: 32
Views: 1731

Re: WHY MX-3's are so OVERLOOKED!!!

them honda fans raving about that type R<P>R aparently for racing<P>here is a stat to think about:<P>type R HP :195<BR>type R TQ :130 (this cant be right, is it?<P>2.5L KLO3 HP: 165<BR>KLO3 Torque: 165<P>think about it...<BR>
by KWK MX3
September 2nd, 2001, 1:41 am
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: Why bigger wheels?
Replies: 14
Views: 886

Re: Why bigger wheels?

inrease rim width<P>decrease tire height<P>example: 205/55/15<BR>=205/50/16 (why such a small gain? get 17s)<BR>=205/40/17 (ideal)<BR>=205/35/18 (rough ride, expensive tires/rims)<P>rim is lighter and provides stiffer wheel<P>tire is less likely to flex<P>larger rims are primarily for handeling gain...
by KWK MX3
August 11th, 2001, 1:52 am
Forum: Car Stereo/Alarm
Topic: Sub box positioning????
Replies: 3
Views: 843

Re: Sub box positioning????

up Up UP!!!<P>Up is the BEST way. the back hatch glass is perfect far bass. if you can try to tip the rear of the cabinet back so the speaker is parallel to the glass. the bass gets compressed and focused well. if you cant tip it you can still keep it level with the trunk cover, but try to keep it B...
by KWK MX3
August 11th, 2001, 1:44 am
Forum: Car Stereo/Alarm
Topic: Trunk Amp/Sub layouts
Replies: 6
Views: 1060

Re: Trunk Amp/Sub layouts

a nice setup is when you do this:<BR>1-15"(or 2-12"s) in the trunk flat against rear seat. cabinet angle is parallel to seat.<BR>now on top:<BR>make the box height as high as the back seat<BR>so that the original trunk cover will close(security, unless you like having a brick thrown throug...

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