My New 4-Door C30

[scottyd]

Well I was at the dealership getting my oil changed (Now before any of you beach and moan my name, the dealership here is AMAZING. They are super cheap and because I was going to them for work, they gave me free parts and labor on some non-warranty items, etc etc) when I spied a '09 Black Mazdaspeed3 in the parking lot.

So I accidentally bought it.

They practically begged me to take it from them. They paid off my loan on my old car ('07 Mazda 5 Door MT) and gave me full Blue Book on it. They also lost about $1000 on the sale of the Speed. So without further ado...

At Alden's (WindowsBreakerG4) house before going up to Eric's (Badvlvo) house for the AutoX and BBQ. Keith (240keith) is posing with his car.
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Keith and Alden are out to play now.
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Next to one of her own kind.
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Ooo yea show me your bad side you dirty girl.
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Now show me your good side.
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Mods planned:

Moving intake into front air dam, Corksport race exhaust, Cobb Tuning Accessport, Intake, AMAZING stereo thanks to Eric.

[Mr.Borrie]

huh , what? where's the C30

[scottyd]

huh , what? where's the C30

Under the body of course! The mazda is a Volvo chassis, Ford block, and Mazda head.

[Cassie]

oh sweet jesus, why didnt you just get a real c30

[BrickLove]

That's no C30.

[linuxman51]

aww is that the over-hyped underperforming turbo mazda?

[scottyd]

aww is that the over-hyped underperforming turbo mazda?

Well compared to your damn beasties yesh.

[linuxman51]

not really, you can do basic bolt ons and a reflash/piggyback and it'll perform like it should have from the factory instead of being a dog, but then going from there and trying to make more power results in the usual mazda parts soup. whazupwitdat eh?

just make sure your rear diff doesn't fall off ;)

[spruill745]

aww is that the over-hyped underperforming turbo mazda?

haha.

[scottyd]

not really, you can do basic bolt ons and a reflash/piggyback and it'll perform like it should have from the factory instead of being a dog, but then going from there and trying to make more power results in the usual mazda parts soup. whazupwitdat eh?

just make sure your rear diff doesn't fall off ;)

Check my list of wants. And don't worry. This special model didn't come with the rear diff. :-P

[F1reBird]

respectable 263hp and iirc 280ish torq in that small little car.


however..still FWD:-P

[blkaplan]

Moving intake into front air dam, Corksport race exhaust, Cobb Tuning Accessport, Intake, AMAZING stereo thanks to Eric.

The cobb stuff really sucks for the Mazdaspeed3's. They don't really have any support and track records show its really not safe and reliable tuning solution.

If you want something that actually works and is safe you should check out the cp-e standback. They also make some nice heavy duty downpipe and exhaust stuff.

[scottyd]

The cobb stuff really sucks for the Mazdaspeed3's. They don't really have any support and track records show its really not safe and reliable tuning solution.

If you want something that actually works and is safe you should check out the cp-e standback. They also make some nice heavy duty downpipe and exhaust stuff.

Thanks for the heads up. It looks like they have some nice stuff.

[harribert]

needs moar holset

[shaved240]

cool car. Seems like it's gotten pretty good reviews on edmunds

[valvesprung]

You will LOVE the Corksport exhaust. It has an amazing note and fantastic finish. It almost gives it a boxer sound, put it has plenty of low down growl.

[Crazychopstick]

Your title says 4 but your post says 5.

[scottyd]

Your title says 4 but your post says 5.

Uhoh. Good catch. 4+1?

I'm surprised I'm not in trouble for posting Non-volvo content in the showroom.

Mods: Am I in trouble? Can we change that 4 to a 5?

[Crazychopstick]

I still see 4 Volvos.

Always been a fan of the Speed3.

[Mr.Borrie]

Uhoh. Good catch. 4+1?

I'm surprised I'm not in trouble for posting Non-volvo content in the showroom.

Mods: Am I in trouble? Can we change that 4 to a 5?

think you have bigger problems with calling that thing a volvo :lol:
J/K have fun with it!

[Crazychopstick]

C30 body panel swap.

[Mr.Borrie]

C30 body panel swap.

Is it really that close to a C30? , I have no clue haven't payed much attention to any of those cars to be honest

[blkaplan]

Is it really that close to a C30? , I have no clue haven't payed much attention to any of those cars to be honest


same platform but not that similar. Same suspensions but the physical chassis are different

[Haps]

This topic did not deliver.

[scottyd]

This topic did not deliver.

Where do you live? I've got pizza that says it did deliver.

[Clay]

Keep it clean! Since it's black, it will show every last swirl mark and every last grain of dirt. Clean, or else!

[WindowsBreakerG4]

Don't worry, if he doesn't we'll give him a ton of **** about it.

What am I talking about? We'll give him **** regardless for the torque steer ;)

[impulse922]

What am I talking about? We'll give him **** regardless for the torque steer ;)

pretty sure mazda knows better than volvo and actually gives you an LSD, stock.

about how much does it weigh?

[Ktown_Brick]

Nice car, they can be really quick. As for Cobb, my buddy hasn't had any problems, and they make some good sh!~t. Get the short shifter from Cobb, it is adjustable, and improves the throws and feel, also gives less notchiness. As you will find out, the shifter will start to grow old fast. Changing the routing of the airbox also helps, and there are a few different plug and play maps available for cheap. Nice car,


Mike

[scottyd]

pretty sure mazda knows better than volvo and actually gives you an LSD, stock.

about how much does it weigh?

Yes LSD for the win. And it has a limited slip too. :-P
I think its about 3200lbs.

[scottyd]

As you will find out, the shifter will start to grow old fast.

Yes. Yes it has. The 2 to 3 shift has to be given time sometimes. Lame.

[Ktown_Brick]

Yes. Yes it has. The 2 to 3 shift has to be given time sometimes. Lame.

Yep, doesn't like to be forced, hence the plethora of shifter kits. One of the best investments for those cars. It will only get worse, to the point where it seems time is standing still for the 2-3 shift.

[thebornotaku]

MS3s are awesome.

I rode in one at the AutoX back in April.

Aside from banging my head in it (we ended up sideways... then the tires gripped and BANG, head -> pillar), it was a really nice car, quick as hell.

[scottyd]

Alright here's a little up-date.
With teh help of Eric, Alden and Keith I got a little head banging upgrade.
Specs:
My System:
4x CDT CL62CFs in each door.
2x 10" RE Audio SEs putting out 600 Watts total at 1 OHM
1x MTX Thunder 225HO 700 Watts at 1 OHM at 14.4V
1x US Amps/RE Audio XT 1600.4 100 Watts x4 at 4 OHM
1x Audiocontrol LC6i for the brains
1x Mazda iPod interface control
1x Pyramid CR66 for low frequency control

To-Do:
Install Pyramid CR66
Carpet Box
Tune

Pics:
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Eric's Massive SR next to my "Dinky" SE

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My New CDT in the front and the old "Bose" speaker in the back

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Hey Eric, What time is it? "BEER THIRTY!"

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Speaker wire and RCAs running over the hump

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First Speaker in!

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Power! 0 Gauge for the win

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A bird decided to "Help" Keith a little bit.

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My Hello Kitty Pink Air Filter

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The Audiocontrol LOC mounted to the original AMP's bracket. Stealthy...

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First door panel back on. Looks stock!

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Is that Zero gauge or are you just happy to see me?

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Workin' Hard...

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...Hardly Workin' :-P

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100A fuse

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I'm Smiling because I'm actually working.

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Alden wishing he had a Beer

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Me. Working again?

So Keith, Alden, and Eric: Couldn't have done it without you.
If anybody needs help setting up a system, just talk to Eric. He's the man. Period.

[WindowsBreakerG4]

I think you're cussing that the worthless baby timer :P

[scottyd]

I think you're cussing that the worthless baby timer :P

Yea yea. :-P

[WindowsBreakerG4]

Well does it work?

[scottyd]

Well does it work?

You and I haven't sat down yet!

[valvesprung]

I forsee lots of rattles in your future :-P oh well just go to thye dealership for "adjustments" :lol:

[scottyd]

I forsee lots of rattles in your future :-P oh well just go to thye dealership for "adjustments" :lol:

No way! This thing is mad tyte. No shims needed.

[aibast]

I hope you dont get any snow in there, as in here new mazdas rust more than Opels. Its usual for a fender and doors to be changed after about a year in usage. As rust has gone trough them.

[thebornotaku]

Ahh, Scotty and his mazdamobiles.

[TurboBrickMan]

I hope you dont get any snow in there, as in here new mazdas rust more than Opels. Its usual for a fender and doors to be changed after about a year in usage. As rust has gone trough them.

He lives in a Coastal Californian town, I'm pretty sure it's good.

Stereo looks good man, I'll have to see it if you actually move up here.

[242teeI]

Ive always liked those but do the engines still fall out? I knew that was a problem with the earlier ones?

Looks very nice, black ftw.

[scottyd]

Ahh, Scotty and his mazdamobiles.

Hey don't be a hater!

Stereo looks good man, I'll have to see it if you actually move up here.

It'll sound even better on Tue hopefully.

Ive always liked those but do the engines still fall out? I knew that was a problem with the earlier ones?

Looks very nice, black ftw.

Nope engine is still there! :lol:
Tint will be soon. Black is sooo hot.

[klr142]

Crazy mang. Sweet car, I've never heard negative things about them until this thread, then again, I haven't heard THAT much about them. I didn't think they were "slow" though, as they can go 155mph and that's faster than all the other hot hatches before it... Hahahaha.

Anywho, BOSE stereos are good normally! Just needed the next next level of good, eh?

[dbh86]

ms6 > ms3

:-P

[cst805]

I guess you found my "money tree" eh?

dont leave it parked on the street, i'm comin for those seats.

[scottyd]

No BOSE should be ashamed to put their name on this system. It was pathetic.

[scottyd]

ms6 > ms3

:-P

MS6 AWD FTW. MS3 power FTW

I guess you found my "money tree" eh?

Touché!

[klr142]

No BOSE should be ashamed to put their name on this system. It was pathetic.That's lame. Damnit BOSE, how dare ye!

[MikeHardy]

Under the body of course! The mazda is a Volvo chassis, Ford block, and Mazda head.

It's technically a mazda chassis. The 3 came out before the c30
Edit just looked it up. Was focus cmax first. Then the 3 then new focus (us carried on with old one) then at last volvo brought out the s40 on it

[scottyd]

Well I've got the subs all wired up 2 weeks ago. Sounds amazing! Still have yet to trace the ground loop noise and re-wire the t-timer. Pics to come!

[scottyd]

Nothing new going on. Been busy with work and the Volvo. Needs a wash. Stereo still sounds amazing. Guess I still owe some stereo pics.

[scottyd]

Went on it's first long trip. Performed admirably. Turbo for the win up in the mountains.

[slipstream3d]

Sweet, this was my second choice after an S60R. But I have a MT S60R now so I'm ok with not having a hatchback :)

[njbrickwithboost]

you guys super stripped the interior for the audio systemmm

[scottyd]

you guys super stripped the interior for the audio systemmm

Heck yea. :)

[CFL940]

Yea..................... C30 or even a focus RS would of been tight.. but I've seen these MS3 do impressive things.