Mazda3 Mps

[miker]

Had a run in with a mates 6 MPS last night, he thought it was quick, ahhh all I saw was headlights in my rear vision mirror

The T is a quick car, just because of its barginess it feels slow comparative to smaller cars.

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is your xr and your mates maz6 stock standard though?

I've driven an mps3 at work and they don't really get cookin till 3rd gear. they are limited by the pcm against high torque in 1st and 2nd.

mike.

Edited 17/11/06 11:44 PM by miker

[Paradoxx]

Well as I said the 6 isnt much lighter than the T... so it's not going to be quicker unless it puts out more power.

[FPV TRANNY]

I think you will find on a rolling run that the 3 mps would pull away from a stock T.You try and get a front wheel drive off the line cleanly without spinning

[Fat-Tony]

Had a run in with a mates 6 MPS last night, he thought it was quick, ahhh all I saw was headlights in my rear vision mirror

The T is a quick car, just because of its barginess it feels slow comparative to smaller cars.

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is your xr and your mates maz6 stock standard though?

I've driven an mps3 at work and they don't really get cookin till 3rd gear. they are limited by the pcm against high torque in 1st and 2nd.

mike.

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Stock VS Stock, pulled car legnths on him up to the end if second gear and 3rd gear those things really dont have legs. They aint that quick at all. Its all about the torque and perhaps the way I drive, ive toasted a lot of cars that I shouldnt have. My car did rip out 224.7rwkw as is though.

[replicant]

The Mazda 3 MPS is indeed a hatch and FWD - the Mazda 6 MPS is a sedan and AWD.

Also you don't get 190kW and full boost in first and second gear in the 3 - the ECM scrubs off some of the torque to help the drivetrain cope although it does have a trick LSD up front.

However, short shift in third gear and give it WOT and the front wheels will scrabble, it will torque steer although the ESP tries to mask it - does a reasonable job. Fine on dry tarmac but in slippery conditions you'd want to exercise some finesse with the right foot toe curl.

Personally, I prefer the XR5T - it doesn't have the trick LSD or as much power but it was more fun. The MPS seems very similar to the SP23 and looks it too. The Recaro seats, different handling package and looks of the XR5T make it feel different from a standard Zetec.

No question that the Mazda felt quicker in a straight line but I'd prefer the Ford on a windy road.

There's something about the Ford that was well more chuckable and the pedals seemed to suit heel and toeing better (although like most Fords there's no left footrest). The Ford has adjustable power steering assist too which I played around with for about five minutes before leaving it in standard.

One thing, I'd go for an AWD Mazda 6 if it was raining but given the days that it rains in NSW these days it's not that relevant... ;-)

[replicant]

Though I still prefer the XR6T for practicality and fun - although I'm wondering what the boss is going to think about the tyre wear one day.

[tur]

so what boost they running? anyone?

Yeah me thinks now after driving it again, Xr6 turbo Will leave it for nothing.

Go the Xr6t and F6.

[Ezy10z]

I think their a lot a faster than we realise because in the Motors 2006 BFYB it was right up there and finished 4th overall.

Mazda3 MPS FWD Manual

Weight: 1403kg

0 - 100kph: 6.2 sec

0 - 400m: 14.3 @ 166.8kph

Oran Park Lap Time: 37.4 sec

XR6T

Weight: 1684kg

0 - 100kph: 6.0 sec

0 - 400m: 14.2 @ 169.1kph

Oran Park Lap Time: 37.4 sec

Typhoon Auto

Weight: 1776kg

0 - 100kph: 5.4 sec

0 - 400m: 13.5 @ 175.1kph

Oran Park Lap Time: 36.5 sec

Robbie.

[ExAreSix]

Mazda 3 MPS is quicker than both HSV GTO and Porsche 911 from 80-100.

Drive a stock XR6T? Be prepared to be embarrassed.

[tur]

They are pretty quick for 190kw, very close with the Xr6 turbo, and it also has the better fuel economy. But

$42k for a small car is it to much? might aswell get a WRX, Or a xr6T more for your money?

How would depreication be on them?