Skiian's 08 MS3 Build

Well this is my second 08 Speed 3 I've owned, stepped away but couldn't resist coming back.

My first one, 08 True Red MS3
Dear Anna by Ian Harrison, on Flickr
Dear Anna by Ian Harrison, on Flickr

^ she had the following done:
- CXracing FM
- COBB SRI
- 50/50 TurboSmart Bov
- CNT exhaust
- JBR SS
- SURE RMM
- BC Coilovers
- ES2 18x8.5 +35 215/40
- STI lip

Yeah yeah I was into that drop hellaflush stuff but I've since moved on.

Current 08 MS3
*Due* by Ian Harrison, on Flickr
Basic? by Ian Harrison, on Flickr
_MG_4789 by Ian Harrison, on Flickr
_MG_4800 by Ian Harrison, on Flickr
_MG_4807 by Ian Harrison, on Flickr
Kamina by Ian Harrison, on Flickr

Currently have:
- SURE TIP/SRI
- COBB APv3
- TurboSmart 50/50
- Yellow Speed CO
- 3" Straight pipe exhaust
- RPF1's 17x9 +45 245/40 DZ102's,
- PMM
- Second K04.
- Autotech HFFP waiting to go on

Suspension still needs some fine tuning to get everything to sit right and not be so bouncy/stiff. But Im pretty happy with how things are turning out thus far.

 

_MG_4877 by Ian Harrison, on Flickr
_MG_4879 by Ian Harrison, on Flickr

Heres something I'm working on right now, window vents. Why? cause I think they're pretty cool looking and no one else has them.

_MG_4945 by Ian Harrison, on Flickr
_MG_4939 by Ian Harrison, on Flickr

 

I like playing with cardboard

 

Kamina by Ian Harrison, on Flickr

Untitled by Ian Harrison, on Flickr

IMG_7559 by Ian Harrison, on Flickr

IMG_9093 by Ian Harrison, on Flickr

IMG_9721 by Ian Harrison, on Flickr

Sold the RPF1's to a friend.
Bye Rpf1's by Ian Harrison, on Flickr

Back on 18's, just not a fan miss my 17s
IMG_0368 by Ian Harrison, on Flickr

IMG_0506 by Ian Harrison, on Flickr

IMG_0516 by Ian Harrison, on Flickr

IMG_0562 by Ian Harrison, on Flickr

IMG_0575 by Ian Harrison, on Flickr

Things haven't really changed all that much since the last time I posted, just more subtle things here and there. But hoping to change that here soon but maintenance and fixing some small things first before that.

 

How'd your window vent adventure go? I just saw them being offered on a site recently, while I was looking for visors (grabbed Wellvisors, need to install), but I cannot for the life of me remember where or relocate them through Google.

 

I wasn't able to get a design that I liked or felt that flowed well with the body lines and window shape. I have seen a few ppl make them for the genpu's but nothing for a genwon. Might try retackling it again idk. I have made a rough prototype for a grill vent for the top mount, my speed was missing the driver-side air director or whatever you wanna call it.

 

Been looking high and low for a decent non rattle canned set of Evo 8 wheels. Finally found a set in Gainesville and drove down on monday and picked them up. Will need a new set of tires here soon haven't decided what size, stuck between 235/40 or 245/40. Right now they have some 215/50s. Wheels fit beautifully 17x8 +38









Kamina by Ian Harrison, on Flickr

 

Ordered a set of 235/45/17 Sumitomo HTR Z III from TireRack that will be here on Friday to replace these crappy old tires and add some more grip for my slow MS3. Also received my magnetic bra for the front end to help with all the rock chips I get from construction work on I95/295.

Kamina by Ian Harrison, on Flickr

 

Got my 235/45 Sumitomo HTR Z III tires mounted up on the eve wheels and boy do they feel good! Had to do a little shaving in the rear so the tire would stop rubbing but she's good as gold now.

 

Mitsubishi center caps on a Mazda. Stahp.

Tire shaving is spooky. I'm assuming you've already rolled your fenders. Rolled mine and everything fits real nice.

 

lol no I didn't shave the tires, that's dumb. I shaved the rear bumper tab in the fender well as well as cutting and folding the metal lip of the well/fender where it meets the bumper. As for the center cap, the stock Mazda ones fit but look stupid on the wheels. Il happily keep the Mitsubishi on them

 

ummm, unless i missed something, what lip is that. looks real nice.

 

It's a Mazda 3 front lip, can't remember the name of the style. Took a little finesse to get it sit right. But I'm happy with the look.

 

looks good man, nice work.

 

So made a few changes, recently purchased the 08.5 black radio bezel and black suede door panels. Gonna be slowly swapping everyone to suede and the gloss black trim pieces. Was pretty happy to find that the selling left the gloss black window switches on the panels for the rear doors. I decided to try my hand at making a lip for the spoiler, happy with the outcome. Also sold the Evo 8 wheels, I loved them but I wanted to final run the set up I've always wanted.

 

I have a thing for wheels and I like to constantly change them up. So heres a few shot be for I sold the Bronze ones:





Pick up a set of Enkei Rp02's 17x9 +35 with dry rotted 245/45s for cheap. Currently toss around what tire size to go with, either 245/40 or maybe 235/45. Also removed the red vinyl from tails and wrapped the red reflectors black as well as swap out fender blinker for a smoked one.

 

Loved them bronze wheels. Thought of slapping the exact set up on my Juan.

 

I say go for it! its a fantastic look, I'm just never content so I'm always switching setups lol