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« on: January 26, 2011, 01:28:47 PM »
your opinion please?
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« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2011, 02:04:28 PM »
i rate they nice cars but ..... not sold on them prefered the 6mps. you looking at buying?
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« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2011, 04:03:17 PM »
yeah considering it, 190kw and 380nm out the box is looking tempting! and i like that its got a sleeper look to it, looks very similar to a regular 3!!
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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2011, 12:19:36 PM »
nope, looking at the old shape Smiley sleeper FTW
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« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2011, 02:41:00 PM »
old shape is no sleeper. but as you say if you get to keep the honda by buying the 3 mps, i say go for it. it come as a nice complete package much the same as the typeS.

just needs a drop
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« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2011, 01:44:50 PM »
Rich, did you ever find an MPS?
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« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2011, 02:26:01 PM »
yep got it on monday. went for a spin in it last night. wow what a car. man that thing is quick. lags a bit but that the factory tune.

it has some nice gizmoy things as well

PS its the new one
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« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2011, 02:28:46 PM »
Fantastic, he must come on and post about it. MPS is a great chassis with plenty of modification potential even in stock form.
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« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2011, 02:38:59 PM »
yeah saw that... very nice base to work on.
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« Reply #9 on: April 21, 2011, 03:53:03 PM »
oh haaaai Cheesy

YipI picked my MPS up on Monday - WOW, its got some grunt!!  Shocked Grin
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« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2011, 12:35:48 PM »
here's a pic:



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« Reply #11 on: April 26, 2011, 08:19:16 AM »
Congratulations on the car. If you're not keeping her stock, what you waiting for - start a project thread :-)
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« Reply #12 on: April 26, 2011, 11:31:50 AM »
well yeah, dont really wana mess around too much while under warranty

although I do want to do the following
smash and grab tint (it has clear smash and grab, who does that??!?)
add a sub and amp, the bose sub doesnt cut it
possibly do a short ram intake
remotely possibly do some software
and even more remotely possibly do a decat/ downpipe

but we'll see as time goes by
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« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2011, 04:52:42 PM »
hmmmmm, should I??
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« Reply #14 on: April 29, 2011, 07:27:37 PM »
Your car Wink personally, I'm over the sound era. I enjoyed it and can still enjoy a good SQ setup but I'm over packed trunks.

If you do go for it get a decent guard over those subs (custom or whatever). Don't want the monthly groceries to poke a hole through the sub Cheesy (happened, been there done that)
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« Reply #15 on: April 30, 2011, 05:03:23 PM »
i think it weighs like 40kg, lol

its not hooked up, just trying it out for size! (it pwns my boot)

i'll probably go for a 12 or 10 in a smaller box
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« Reply #16 on: May 01, 2011, 05:07:27 PM »
I'm purely into speed and handling so the weight of the sound doesn't float my boat and the idea of no packing space if needed and rattling all of the car to pieces. I prefer if needed a perfect sound quality and clarity when playing it loudly. I wish to save every ounce of weight it really does make a difference. I proved this to a friend running a VTEC many years ago when I used to own a mk1 Golf GTi.
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« Reply #17 on: August 29, 2011, 11:06:25 PM »
Rich, Swich was mentioning you were looking for some good rotors and pad combo from PowerBrake. We are authorised to facilitate the sales of this brand, please check http://store.toyamaracingspirit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=30_36_153&products_id=350 when you get a moment.

I think you'll find we're much cheaper than what you were being quoted.
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« Reply #18 on: August 30, 2011, 10:03:15 AM »
Thanks, i'll check it out.  Smiley
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« Reply #19 on: August 30, 2011, 10:05:05 AM »
Cool, Mintex is instock, CC-A and GT1 compound with that rotor combo isn't - if you want to score on special you can always pre-order - waiting time 3-4 weeks according to PB (for the two out of stock). Cheers.
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« Reply #20 on: August 30, 2011, 10:48:08 AM »
thanks mate.

Can you email me pricing on the pads alone?

Mintex Front & rear
Endless Front
Powerbrake Front & rear
Hawk HP+ front & rear?

might be using my stock rotors

Thanks

richard.g.jefferson@gmail.com
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« Reply #21 on: August 30, 2011, 11:39:31 AM »
Endless, and GT1 will chow your oem rotors (that specific rotor). Hawk HP will be harsh but Mintex should be your safest bet. Won't recommend the others for OEM rotor - not designed for the friction or heat coefficient.

You happy with just a Mintex quote then?
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« Reply #22 on: August 30, 2011, 11:58:31 AM »
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« Reply #23 on: August 30, 2011, 03:20:19 PM »
quick question - the combo with th epowerbrake GT rotors and GT pads, is that front pads only?? How much if we include the rear pads as well?? 
That combo is looking quite good
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« Reply #24 on: August 30, 2011, 03:23:27 PM »
Hi Rich, got mail but will respond ASAP, in terms of that combo, that's fronts only, for rears I can only do Mintex. I'll definitely get back to you on reasons for the choices and when / why not to go for combo's in mail.
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