[thewesman]

Brand new to the 3 community. Been a long time member of MOCC and Mazda247 with my Protege5. But the time came to move on to better (and much faster) things.
Got a good deal/trade in here in Los Angeles. Now I'm the proud owner of a Cosmic Blue MS3 Sport! Only 200 miles on the car so far, but I'd basically drive it 24/7 if I could. This car is fun!

BEFORE:

AFTER

I have lot's of questions for you guys, but I'll be sure to SEARCH first and post in the appropriate sections :chuckles: This board is pretty nice... you guys have some suhweet smilies too! haha :frostyfire:

 

[ZOOM 3]

congrats on the new ride....the old one looks pretty darn good too! :goodjob:

 

[crazyfast]

welcome to the family!

 

[mndsm]

Way to do it. Looks awesome. Welcome to the speed3 club!

 

[udontknowajck]

good choice.....how u like it?

 

[mndsm]

He likes it. He's too busy driving the hell out of it.

 

[thewesman]

LOL... true that. Calling my friends to go out and instantly telling them "I'll come pick you up!"

Waiting to pass the "break in" period though. I think I read somewhere that 600mi was recommended before I go up to the mountains True?

 

[mndsm]

Eh, that's reccommended, however, you could probably get away with opening it up early. Boost on brother!

 

[MS3_Mafia]

Nice upgrade!! I had an 02' Red Protege5 that I miss often...

 

[zoom_craigy_zoom]

Both are sweet rides man. Congrats on the speed3 though!

How much work had you put into the protege5? It looked pretty damn sweet.

 

[FemGearHead]

Welcome from MOCC. Hope to see you at Mazdafest!

 

[SportWagN]

Both are gorgeous cars. Good taste!! :rhigareda:

 

[thewesman]

Thanks for the props on my cars people! Appreciated

I now have about 400mi on the MS3 and actually starting to love it more than the day I bought it. It's really fun on the twisty canyon roads near my house. I just purchased a boost gauge and a turbo timer is on the way (I know they are not particularly "necessary" items but I like to be on the side of caution and know what my engine is doing). But that is it! I swear to myself that I will not modify this car as much as I did the P5... hopefully.

 

[EvilDeadFan]

Did you keep those rims? Swap them on pronto if they'll fit..
Otherwise, sweet deal.
Btw, mod the living shit out of it.

 

[autoxer]

Nice color choice Wes! Too bad the P5 had to go...

Welcome from another MOCC member
[mazdaracer]