Mazdaspeed 3

[kuhli]

Re: Mazdaspeed 3

So what do you think your chipped GTI is putting out for #'s? I can't speak for the drag times but my butt dyno is telling me something that's different from your statement about a chipped GTI keeping up.

The Mazdaspeed wins on weight by 2-300lbs. It carries a larger turbo stock. 2.3L vs 1.8 litre displacement. And a factory limited slip diff.

I can't see how its going to keep up?

[greenGS]

Re: Mazdaspeed 3

My GTI is a 2.0L not a 1.8L and I am just going by personal experience at Race City track. As far as how much power a chipped GTI puts out, it should be on par with MS3 Hp wise and more TQ to the wheels. Also the stats in one of the C&D comparos show MS3 weighs 50lbs more than the GTI.

[Klobi-One-Kinobi]

Re: Mazdaspeed 3

So what do you think your chipped GTI is putting out for #'s? I can't speak for the drag times but my butt dyno is telling me something that's different from your statement about a chipped GTI keeping up.

The Mazdaspeed wins on weight by 2-300lbs. It carries a larger turbo stock. 2.3L vs 1.8 litre displacement. And a factory limited slip diff.

I can't see how its going to keep up?

Dont forget greengs has dsg with launch control. Huge advantage from a standstill, especially when dealing with torquey front drivers. From a roll it might be a different story.

I think gs is right about the two being close in weight though.

[Klobi-One-Kinobi]

Re: Mazdaspeed 3

My GTI is a 2.0L not a 1.8L and I am just going by personal experience at Race City track. As far as how much power a chipped GTI puts out, it should be on par with MS3 Hp wise and more TQ to the wheels. Also the stats in one of the C&D comparos show MS3 weighs 50lbs more than the GTI.

Automobile mag is known for having THE lowest ms3 dyno #'s, and I dont think its because of the type of dyno. That being said I think a chipped gti would be close power wise to a stock ms3.

What mods do you have on your gti? Nice trap speed btw.

[greenGS]

Re: Mazdaspeed 3

Yes I have the DSG and LC. LC doesn't seem to be too much of an advantage as I have not been able to get my 60ft lower than 2.3s. I think my 18" tires have something to do with that though. The real advantage is it's 100% consistent each and every time.

91 octane APR stage 1. I know Cobb has reflashes for the MS3 out now that should hopefully wake the car up nicely.

[Bullfrog]

Re: Mazdaspeed 3

My best time @ RC is 14.1 @ 91 oct. Haven't tried 93 yet.

[kuhli]

Re: Mazdaspeed 3

The APR chip does a nice job to the 2.0T, particularily in the torque category! I haven't been following the new GTIs too much but its an impressive chip job. I'm not sure about the HP being higher, if stock is supposed to be 200 hp the engine must be quite underrated by VW so its possible that its close after the chipping.

Indeed a Cobb SRI and Accessport would show the Mazda's true potential. Cobb lists the gains as about 15hp and 25lb-ft. Interestingly their dyno looks nothing like the Automobilemag one...
http://www.cobbtuning.com/products/?id=4100

Either way, they're both great cars!

[greenGS]

Re: Mazdaspeed 3

Either way, they're both great cars!

Yep I almost bought one but the DSG was the desiding factor for me. Fun car and you'd never expect it to be as fast as it is just by looking at it!