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navidf · Mar 9, 2009, 11:31 PM

It is interesting no MR owner has chimed in yet!
It is true that the MR can not be modded to hold more than 340-350 HP or 350 torque, but for a lot of us that is not so important because, at least I, don't track the car. I just want a fast car with incredible handeling that gives me options: It is quieter, nicer interior, easy as a DD specially in traffic, yet can be driven completely on a manual way with freaky gear shift or allowed to do its thing automatically with freaky gear shifts. I also wished they kept the hood and side vents black, but it is an easy fix.
Now the stock MR leaves a lot to be desired for, so one needs to at least do a catback or TBE, UPIC, a drop in filter and a tune. Sways bars also make a big difference in feel and handling.
That all said, if racing/tracking is a priority over DD, then MR in its current form does not make sense with its extra price tag and weaker clutch. If otherwise, the MR wins hands down, no contest.
I am quite satisfied with my MR for my needs.

Mar 9, 2009, 11:31 PM	#19
navidf Evolving Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Home Posts: 175 Drives: 2008 WW X MR: 325tq, 305whp, Rota Grids, Perrin shorty ant., Cobb F+B sway bars, Cosworth drop-in, AMS twin tip catback exhaust, UPIC, HBspeed tune	It is interesting no MR owner has chimed in yet! It is true that the MR can not be modded to hold more than 340-350 HP or 350 torque, but for a lot of us that is not so important because, at least I, don't track the car. I just want a fast car with incredible handeling that gives me options: It is quieter, nicer interior, easy as a DD specially in traffic, yet can be driven completely on a manual way with freaky gear shift or allowed to do its thing automatically with freaky gear shifts. I also wished they kept the hood and side vents black, but it is an easy fix. Now the stock MR leaves a lot to be desired for, so one needs to at least do a catback or TBE, UPIC, a drop in filter and a tune. Sways bars also make a big difference in feel and handling. That all said, if racing/tracking is a priority over DD, then MR in its current form does not make sense with its extra price tag and weaker clutch. If otherwise, the MR wins hands down, no contest. I am quite satisfied with my MR for my needs.
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