Mx3Kid's 93' Mx3 Project (Pics inside)
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Re: Mx3Kid's 93' Mx3 Project (Pics inside)
Did either of you time your cars?
I mean, before and after using the strut bars, to know the REAL improvement, if there is one.
"Improvements" in feeling are great, but they're also highly subjective and, at least in my experience, they seldom translate to the stopwatch.
I mean, before and after using the strut bars, to know the REAL improvement, if there is one.
"Improvements" in feeling are great, but they're also highly subjective and, at least in my experience, they seldom translate to the stopwatch.
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Re: Mx3Kid's 93' Mx3 Project (Pics inside)
I don't have track use w/ my car but I did test it on a couple turns on a road by my house. Before when I got to about 45 on the turn, the car would rolls more and it pushed a bit (this was a sharp turn). After, I was able to take the same turn about 50, and the car still felt more stable then before, although it still pushed. There was a noticeable change in "feeling". I know it is still subjective, but if they didn't work, I doubt so many people would buy them, and I doubt they would come stock on some cars and an option on others. Like I said, even if it is minor, it's not really a big price to pay for them, nor is it hard to install. Plus they look cool
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Re: Mx3Kid's 93' Mx3 Project (Pics inside)
Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to discourage you.
Obviously, you're the one that has to be happy with your car, and as I said before, if you like it, go for it! After all, once all the opinions are history, all that matters is YOUR opinion on your ride.
What I was offering was a purely performance oriented advice.
Years ago, when I was involved in racing (as a mechanic for a friend's car. I didn't own a car at the time), it was my pet peeve when I did a setup modification and after a lap he came to me with an opinion on whether I should keep that mod or not based on what it "felt" like.
So I still get a little carried away. Sorry.
Obviously, you're the one that has to be happy with your car, and as I said before, if you like it, go for it! After all, once all the opinions are history, all that matters is YOUR opinion on your ride.
What I was offering was a purely performance oriented advice.
Years ago, when I was involved in racing (as a mechanic for a friend's car. I didn't own a car at the time), it was my pet peeve when I did a setup modification and after a lap he came to me with an opinion on whether I should keep that mod or not based on what it "felt" like.
So I still get a little carried away. Sorry.
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Re: Mx3Kid's 93' Mx3 Project (Pics inside)
Debatable is all I said. I have a pair but have never installed them. I plan to just to see what the fuss is about, but there always seems to be something else to do.
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Re: Mx3Kid's 93' Mx3 Project (Pics inside)
^LOL They're so easy to install, you just wanna mess w/ the more important bushings.
Re: Mx3Kid's 93' Mx3 Project (Pics inside)
I had one on the front of my last mx-3, it was more for looks than function, I don't Auto-X. However maybe someday there should be some wytbars to match the rest of your suspension goodies.
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Re: Mx3Kid's 93' Mx3 Project (Pics inside)
The list is getting longer everyday...well in my head anyway.
94' RS/GS/MS/CF Monster Turbo...coming soon.
93' GS SE, the Black Beast, the former love of my life...soon to be gutted and crushed.
94' GS, black on black, now in several small pieces...and one large crushed piece.
2007 Mazda3 GT Sport --- super fun
2004 Honda RC51 --- Lost forever to some theavin' bastard
My Worklog
My feedback thread
Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
93' GS SE, the Black Beast, the former love of my life...soon to be gutted and crushed.
94' GS, black on black, now in several small pieces...and one large crushed piece.
2007 Mazda3 GT Sport --- super fun
2004 Honda RC51 --- Lost forever to some theavin' bastard
My Worklog
My feedback thread
Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
Re: Mx3Kid's 93' Mx3 Project (Pics inside)
Ill tell all of you right now. just put it one. no need to test it at a track or anything. just put it on and go 70mph on the free way and tell me how much tighter your handling is.
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Re: Mx3Kid's 93' Mx3 Project (Pics inside)
I'm gonna try it this weekend. I have to mess with my strut mounts anyway.
94' RS/GS/MS/CF Monster Turbo...coming soon.
93' GS SE, the Black Beast, the former love of my life...soon to be gutted and crushed.
94' GS, black on black, now in several small pieces...and one large crushed piece.
2007 Mazda3 GT Sport --- super fun
2004 Honda RC51 --- Lost forever to some theavin' bastard
My Worklog
My feedback thread
Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
93' GS SE, the Black Beast, the former love of my life...soon to be gutted and crushed.
94' GS, black on black, now in several small pieces...and one large crushed piece.
2007 Mazda3 GT Sport --- super fun
2004 Honda RC51 --- Lost forever to some theavin' bastard
My Worklog
My feedback thread
Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
Re: Mx3Kid's 93' Mx3 Project (Pics inside)
I guaruntee you will be like wtf? why didnt i do this earlier?
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Re: Mx3Kid's 93' Mx3 Project (Pics inside)
Not to thread jack, but I've been meaning to put one on the back. Maybe my endlinks are wonky, but I want to tighten things up back there.
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1976 Datsun 620 p/u, full airride, Firestone 2600`s, 16ga fuel cell, Optima yellow top, AZ compressor, custom tubular frame with 9in step notch, 18" 100 spokes
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Re: Mx3Kid's 93' Mx3 Project (Pics inside)
Oh i dont care..
Yeah im lookin for one too. I would like to buy one in person instead of ordering it. i hate ordering stuff.
Yeah im lookin for one too. I would like to buy one in person instead of ordering it. i hate ordering stuff.
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Re: Mx3Kid's 93' Mx3 Project (Pics inside)
the way I see it... if mazdaspeed designed a part for this car (mazdaspeed front strut bar) then it must be important... I'm sticking with the engineers.
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Re: Mx3Kid's 93' Mx3 Project (Pics inside)
you mean like why would a name brand performance company waste there time on a part that was JUST for looks?
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Re: Mx3Kid's 93' Mx3 Project (Pics inside)
The biggest douche bag on the site! ME OMG
Meet me in person, you will probably like me.
haha
Meet me in person, you will probably like me.
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CF Hood, Kenwood everything, 2.25 catback exhaust, H&R Springs, F&B Strut bars
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