The best MX-3 upgrades

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The best MX-3 upgrades

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Hi, all!
I'm back, and lazier than ever! So, I'd like help to make a thread for the very best upgrades for the MX-3.
I'm looking at it like this; I'm an oil tycoon, and for whatever reason, want the ultimate MX-3, no matter the cost... I'm a poor acrobat with few tools, and just want to tinker... or somewhere in between.
I want a comprehensive list to choose from, and upgrade as wanted. Please list what you think are the best upgrades you know of, and we can put them in categories, such as; easy to do, bang for the buck, all out power/ performance, etc..
If this has already been done in my absence, please flame me, and kill this thread.
If this works out, we'll make it it's own thread, and sticky it.
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the only thing that comes to mind that you might not know of would be Josh's awd mx3.
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I'm not satisfied with brake system on our mx3s so I'm looking for better brakes
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I was very happy with the brakes, guess that's just me :shrug:

Loved the Koni suspension, but damn they're rough, so not for everyone. Perfered the stance of H&R springs, but the B+Gs, although squishier, gave the car better balance for racing.

ZE's a great motor, but needs more power compared to what's out there today. Was always hard pressed to go turbo on that car
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subframe connectors
Magnum s/s lines, strut bars, carbon fiber bezel, indiglow gauge, Sony Xplod, inverted c/f hood, SRD lower tie bar '93 GS SE '95 Cobra SVT #2722 '68 Charger R/T 440
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Wytbushings for the rear suspension
SRD bushings for front crossmember, LCA, shifter
SRD front crossmember
SRD rear lower tie bar
Pacesetter shortshifter + bronzoil bushing kits
AWR front and rear engine mounts
MFactory LSD
MazdaSpeed front strut bar
Corksport wide rear strut bar

I suppose I should just look at my list of mods as I think I have most of the very best mx-3 upgrades... 8) :welder:
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Mooneggs wrote:Corksport wide rear strut bar
BG chassis Mazdaspeed rear strut bar =D
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Hollow stem SLAs, Interprep valvesprings, your choice of cams by colt or other makers, true dual exhaust. :wink:
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We need a butterfly brace, similar to the design sold for Miatas... Badass and a half, that one.
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'12 Challenger R/T + STP - 3.92 w/ LSD, JG Cam, headers, SkipShift delete, Clutch Delay Valve delete, Hurst STS, RAM Clutch Adjuster, StopTech 6 Piston Brakes, Sticky Nittos, 435 WHP

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'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP

First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
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mikeinaus wrote:the only thing that comes to mind that you might not know of would be Josh's awd mx3.
:laugh:

An incredibly HOT chick in your passenger seat!

I think hands down for any MX V6 or I4 is a Turbocharger ;)
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turbo - counting the upgrading exhaust and intake etc
and/or engine swap
Suspension upgrade... maybe Ksport
agree with the large CS strut bars
Really want to try out the big break kit.
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nobody has mentioned PROJECTORS, our 20 year old lights are crap, might as well hold a candle when you're driving.
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yes,but do these... "projectors" you talk about... come in black?
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