Gina's 2008.5 Mazdaspeed3 GT!

[Oldbugman]

Originally Posted by DiSiAC

over 250 easily?! out of a protege?!
the turbo is ballerific, but the rods may as well been built by playdogh....


that is ofcorse once you get past the weak gearbox

That MS3 looks very fun, hope you enjoy it
Mazda Forums is a great source for mazdaspeed info.

Amazing places for gofast parts.
CorkSport Mazda Performance - 360-260-CORK
Crossover Auto Performance (talk to Sam)
Mazda3Online :: ProtegeGarage :: MazdaRX8Online - Your Source for Mazda Performance (talk to Ken)
StreetUnit.com - Premier MAZDA/MAZDASPEED SPECIALISTS (talk to Cullen)

Just basing the info as it was presented to me at the time. Not saying it was true but saw what a few simple mods would produce. Of course were talkin brand new 2-3 mile engines as well, as far as the gearbox, don't know much about the stability of those.But nevertheless I would prefer a Mazdaspeed Protege over the current offering but that's just me. Gina got what she wanted and that's really all that matters in this thread.

[Severecaraddict]

Me likies! Now I have an 'itch' for a new car.

[Fl_bug]

Originally Posted by Severecaraddict

Me likies! Now I have an 'itch' for a new car.

Did you even have the Benz 3months?!?

[/threadjack]

CONGRATS GINA!!!!!! I hope you enjoy it to the max!

[GINA]

Originally Posted by Severecaraddict

Me likies! Now I have an 'itch' for a new car.

And this is news?

[Lnzbug]

Congrats Gina!! Looks & sounds great. I'll look forward to hearing how you like it (or not) after a few months. I can't wait to see what you do to it

[JonK]

Congrats Gina!!!!

Love your new Ride!!!

Happy Driving,

JonK

[GINA]

Ok, I got the mod bug yesterday. I went out and got the windows tinted 35% all around with a 5% windshield strip. Definitely looks good

[Oldbugman]

Originally Posted by GINA

Ok, I got the mod bug yesterday. I went out and got the windows tinted 35% all around with a 5% windshield strip. Definitely looks good

This post is worthless without pictures.

[DZLBUG]

Originally Posted by Oldbugman

This post is worthless without pictures.

Agreed.

[thorgipsy]

Nice ride. That's my second favorite Mazda, next to the RX8 w/suicide door.

[moongrrl]

a guy friend of mine has one of these in black, and it so does go "zoom zoom". it also says "bye bye"!!!!

beautiful, congrats!!

melanie

[GINA]

Originally Posted by thorgipsy

Nice ride. That's my second favorite Mazda, next to the RX8 w/suicide door.

I originally wanted an RX8, but sadly I couldn't justify the horrible gas mileage it gets. The Speed is about on par with the Beetle, so that's good enough for me

[Mazzzja]

Congratulations Gina with your Mazda.

You've given so much love to Pepper, it must've been tough to let her go, althought I've read it's new owner is a good choice.

Have lots of fun with your new red beauty!

[anitx]

GINA!

I hope the MS3 knows it has some big shoes to fill! I Pepper!

Keep us posted on your progress! The MS3 is definitely something on my radar after I pay of Gina!!

[GINA]

Thanks gal, I was just going to post some new pictures so thanks for bumping this up for me

Only things done here are tint and the HD lip. I have some new wheels coming in a couple weeks then I'm holding off til the spring when the real fun starts

[The Cheat]

please tell me the fun includes a lowering kit, i think i just got a nosebleed.

[GINA]

haha it does. Looking at Eibach and H&R right now, but probably won't get get anything done until the car is paid off.

[deeceedub]

Gina- I haven't been around much in the last year or so, as my job situation changed and doesn't allow for 'net playtime- so I was shocked to see that you had sold Pepper! One of my favorite NBs ever!

But I really, really think you will love your M3. We just bought a 2008 Mazda 3 sedan in August for my daughter- it is the same color as yours. I didn't think you could get much redder than Salsa Red, but the Mazdas are! And so pretty when they are clean.

My daughter's 3 isn't the souped up Speed version, but she really loves the car. I know you will be very happy with yours (especially when you get him all fixed up )

Best of luck to you and to Pepper and his new family...

[GINA]

Aww thanks! I do miss the NB sometimes and even though I put a lot of work into it, I'm happy to have something new. I've got some Redline leathery goods in the mail coming from Poland, and I'm picking up these babies on Sunday:

[GINA]

Originally Posted by deeceedub

I didn't think you could get much redder than Salsa Red, but the Mazdas are!

haha one of the guys at work said they were walking through the garage and saw this red glow on the ceiling - they suddenly realized it was coming off my car It's a really bright red...and I totally fell in love with it when I first saw it