[MERAH] - The Beginning of the Big Fat Snail

i bought these fat bubble march 2004... 2 days after i bought it, i reached 1000km already, blame it on paul for bringing me to Great Ocean Road. love the car, and love how it handle. it got good grips and balance for a passenger car....

but somehow what lack from it is the grunt... however, i dont need it yet as i couldnt even handle and use the available power to the max yet...

the basic figure for Mazda3 SP23 2004 (nothing to fancy):

Engine type: 2.3 litre 4 cylinder in-line 16 valve DOHC S-VT
Engine capacity (cc): 2,260
Bore and stroke (mm): 87.5 x 94.0
Compression ratio: 9.7 : 1
Maximum power: 115Kw @ 6,500rpm
Maximum torque: 203Nm @ 4,500rpm
0-100kmh: 8.3sec
0-400m: 15.9sec
top speed: 230kmh

Fuel system: Multipoint electronic injection
Fuel tank capacity: 55 lt
Fuel consumption: (manual) 9.0lt/100km
Transmission Ratios
1st - 3.307
2nd - 1.842
3rd - 1.310
4th - 0.970
5th - 0.755
Reverse - 3.166
Final drive - 4.388

Chassis and Suspension
Front brake: Ventilated disc - 300mm
Rear brake: Solid disc - 280mm
Front suspension: Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs and double acting shock absorbers
Rear suspension: Independent multi-link with low profile springs and cylindrical double acting shock absorbers
Steering: Electro hydraulic power assisted (engine revolution sensing) rack and pinion
Turning circle: 10.4m
Tyres: 205/50R17 89V
Wheels: 17 x 6.5 J (alloy) - offset +52 - 9.5kg
Spare tyre/wheel: Temporary/Space saver

Dimensions
Overall length: 4,540mm
Overall width: 1,755mm
Overall height: 1,465mm
Wheelbase: 2,640mm

Ground clearance - laden: 121mm
front track: 1,530mm
rear track: 1,515mm
Kerb weight 1,232Kg

so... lets the modding begin...
2 main things to upgrade... 1 is the driver skills, 2 is the car...

1st post ever - who is flameboy

like fire like me....

Yes or No... i hate grey area...

always made mistake but learnt from it and get back stronger :P

presistent, stubborn, breakin the rules, sugar overdose, always moving around for no particular reason... my mood swings but im pretty predictable to those that are close to me... im pretty explosive, but if handled correctly can be non-flamable... :P

im addicted to speed, at the moment are learning how to drive properly on circuit/track... :)

i love my family (mom, dad, my 2 sis, and 1 lil bro) they can be pain in the ass sometimes but they always be there for me at the hardest time of my life... never once they let me down... thx for the understanding...

my dear friends are the 'fuel' of my flame... they cheer me up on good times and bad times... there is no way i would give up friendship for anything else...

my dogs are stupid, but they're so adorable that i cant throw them away... lol

moto: its not 'how did you fell' but its 'how will you get back up' is more important to me... never give up... and always trying to be myself...

cheers,
Fb