SPEED3 Owners thread
#412
02-22-2007, 02:33 AM
RE: Port delivery
ORIGINAL: Funkywinkerbean
Black Diamond,
Just out of curiosity, you say the dealer gave you a "loaner". My dealer offered the same thing to me provided I give him my trade then. I said no - (not that I dont trust dealers, but...) and will keep my car until the MS3 actually arrives - if it arrives....
I asked my insurance company about that situation and they reminded me that I must cancel my insurance on my car when I trade it in and that I should be cautious about a "loaner" unless it comes with full insurance (liability especially) which may cost extra above what the dealer carries.
Good luck on getting your car "off the water"!
Black Diamond,
Just out of curiosity, you say the dealer gave you a "loaner". My dealer offered the same thing to me provided I give him my trade then. I said no - (not that I dont trust dealers, but...) and will keep my car until the MS3 actually arrives - if it arrives....
I asked my insurance company about that situation and they reminded me that I must cancel my insurance on my car when I trade it in and that I should be cautious about a "loaner" unless it comes with full insurance (liability especially) which may cost extra above what the dealer carries.
Good luck on getting your car "off the water"!
#413
02-22-2007, 07:23 AM
RE: Port delivery
Earlier, I had posted a thread about my black car, and the problems I was having with hairline scratches. I am happy to report the problem is solved. I buffed it out using "Pinnacle's Advanced Swirl Remover", and followed it with their polish. Finished it off with a coat of "Meguiar's Gold Class" wax. Now, she is as slick as glass, and not a swirl or hairline to be found. I drove it to work on Monday, and everybody that walked by it stopped and looked. Makes a great car look even better.
#414
02-23-2007, 01:47 AM
RE: Port delivery
My car is now officially on U.S. soil.
I'm going to be talking to a local detailer about polycoating the car. I have seen the results on other cars and it was amazing and lasts for years.
Question: What are you all planning to run for oil in the engine? My dealer offers Redline and the standard service is Quaker State products. I know I want synthetic, but after that I'm not sure which way to go. It seemsthat having Redline in the turbo would be a great ideal.
I'm going to be talking to a local detailer about polycoating the car. I have seen the results on other cars and it was amazing and lasts for years.
Question: What are you all planning to run for oil in the engine? My dealer offers Redline and the standard service is Quaker State products. I know I want synthetic, but after that I'm not sure which way to go. It seemsthat having Redline in the turbo would be a great ideal.
#415
02-23-2007, 12:46 PM
RE: Port delivery
I use Mobile One. In my mazda and used to use it in my honda also. Very good synthetic.
#417
02-23-2007, 11:17 PM
RE: Port delivery
Hello all. OK count me in. I just put a downpayment on a MS3 GT order. Now all I have to do is decide on a color. Arrest me red and dirty black are out. So what do you folks think. I am leaning toward cosmic blue since there are already so many silver cars on the road and I wanted something different. I have only seen the blue in pictures.I do not want to see it in person and be disapointed.
Any opinions. How about pics of your cars?
I cannot wait. Dealer said 6-8 weeks!
Thanks
Any opinions. How about pics of your cars?
I cannot wait. Dealer said 6-8 weeks!
Thanks
#418
02-24-2007, 02:25 AM
RE: Port delivery
Randa let me see if i can round up a few pics for you tomorrow.
RACING STORY!! >>>
I was out on the dual tonight and could'nt find anyone to talk to, race or even look at for that matter. Thenit happened. A pack of about 25 cars was comming the other direction (counted later on in the ride). I catch the nxt U-turn and catch up. We got R32's a ton of integras, jettas, two gen 3 MR2's and a yellow cobaltSS. And me. I hang with the pack from out west, through town and then out towards I-70. At this point i'm toying around by myself but of course anyone looking would've seen me giddily wasting fuel. I take the shot that someone might be interested and signal for the freeway, Bingo. Bagged a CobaltSS. Ironically the same one i'd race once before.... the only race i'd made in this car. SUWEET. 55mph, 3rd,no traction control.I let him edge up and horn twice. Then beep...beep...bee-go! Even start. I though for sure he was gonna take me the instant we started and then no, and then yes, and then 5th was my ticket to a win.
He did quite wellin hanging with me, and i was feeling good about it as a whole. Then all of the sudden as i'm slowing from 130, and wondering if he'll come uip and talk, WHOOSH. He shot between me and the car next to me, i was dumbfounded and did'nt realize it was a car till he was weaving into the cars ahead, eventually making it to the shoulder and continuing. I brought it to a cruise controlled 65 and tried to wipe the astonishment off my face. I assume he thought he'd lost with his buddy in the car, but damn he almost toook out a bunch of people in his fit of rage.
Next exit, and back to the dual. Got the pack again,, in a lucky timing. meet the stock looking R32 that sounded all but stock and he asked my if i'd just raced a yellow cobalt and i'm like... "possibly" smiling and wondering if this was like a sting or something. It was'nt. They were his friends and they already heard. They asked what i'd done to the car and when i replied that it was completly stock one nodded at me and the other said 'good lord' laughing kinda surprised..
Note that the SS had intake, exhaust and a stage I kit, what ever that is
RACING STORY!! >>>
I was out on the dual tonight and could'nt find anyone to talk to, race or even look at for that matter. Thenit happened. A pack of about 25 cars was comming the other direction (counted later on in the ride). I catch the nxt U-turn and catch up. We got R32's a ton of integras, jettas, two gen 3 MR2's and a yellow cobaltSS. And me. I hang with the pack from out west, through town and then out towards I-70. At this point i'm toying around by myself but of course anyone looking would've seen me giddily wasting fuel. I take the shot that someone might be interested and signal for the freeway, Bingo. Bagged a CobaltSS. Ironically the same one i'd race once before.... the only race i'd made in this car. SUWEET. 55mph, 3rd,no traction control.I let him edge up and horn twice. Then beep...beep...bee-go! Even start. I though for sure he was gonna take me the instant we started and then no, and then yes, and then 5th was my ticket to a win.
He did quite wellin hanging with me, and i was feeling good about it as a whole. Then all of the sudden as i'm slowing from 130, and wondering if he'll come uip and talk, WHOOSH. He shot between me and the car next to me, i was dumbfounded and did'nt realize it was a car till he was weaving into the cars ahead, eventually making it to the shoulder and continuing. I brought it to a cruise controlled 65 and tried to wipe the astonishment off my face. I assume he thought he'd lost with his buddy in the car, but damn he almost toook out a bunch of people in his fit of rage.
Next exit, and back to the dual. Got the pack again,, in a lucky timing. meet the stock looking R32 that sounded all but stock and he asked my if i'd just raced a yellow cobalt and i'm like... "possibly" smiling and wondering if this was like a sting or something. It was'nt. They were his friends and they already heard. They asked what i'd done to the car and when i replied that it was completly stock one nodded at me and the other said 'good lord' laughing kinda surprised..
Note that the SS had intake, exhaust and a stage I kit, what ever that is
#420
02-24-2007, 12:08 PM
RE: Port delivery
Bro,
That is why i DO NOT street race. That stupid bastard could have killed some innocent people.
That is why i DO NOT street race. That stupid bastard could have killed some innocent people.