Random MS3 Chat Thread

[2012speed3]

Ended up getting it for $360, got the box and all! Now I just have to figure out what to do with this thing!

[mazdaspeedemon3]

Ended up getting it for $360, got the box and all! Now I just have to figure out what to do with this thing!

$360 wow! did you check if it was unmarried?

[2012speed3]

$360 wow! did you check if it was unmarried?

Yes, plugged it in and gave me the option to install!

[mikey32235]

Hey guys, just a thought, would the mazda rx8 dash gauge panel directly fit into the ms3? if so I'm definitely going to do this lol

[loki]

Hey guys, just a thought, would the mazda rx8 dash gauge panel directly fit into the ms3? if so I'm definitely going to do this lol

Yes

[loki]

Just kidding

I have no idea

[2012speed3]

Yes

Direct swap right, 5 minute job!

[mikey32235]

im sereous lol no joking around! would the connections be the same?

[alhope34]

Wouldn't there would be many many other complicating problems, like wiring/plugs and the fact that newer cars have to match the gauge cluster to the ECU?

[2012speed3]

im sereous lol no joking around! would the connections be the same?

I really have no idea but I'd bet a lot of $$$$ on no.

[alhope34]

I heard from somewhere that most newer cars won't even start if you change the cluster with the exact same one off another car, unless done by a dealer. Something with codes having to match in both the cluster and ecu and such things.

[2012speed3]

I heard from somewhere that most newer cars won't even start if you change the cluster with the exact same one off another car, unless done by a dealer. Something with codes having to match in both the cluster and ecu and such things.

I don't know about Mazda's but on VW's the cluster, key and computer need to be from the same car for it to work.

[mikey32235]

wow if thats true then screw it, but the rx8 gauge is pretty sweet. I'm gonna look more into it

[loki]

I heard from somewhere that most newer cars won't even start if you change the cluster with the exact same one off another car, unless done by a dealer. Something with codes having to match in both the cluster and ecu and such things.

This is true

It's because of the odometer

Highly illegal to do this swap if you find somewhere that can do it

[loki]

wow if thats true then screw it, but the rx8 gauge is pretty sweet. I'm gonna look more into it

Sell your speed3 and buy a rx8 bro

[mikey32235]

I don't know about Mazda's but on VW's the cluster, key and computer need to be from the same car for it to work.

not neccesarily, my buddy changed his gti gauge cluster and custom made it to fit the golf R gauge. everything works fine!

[mikey32235]

Sell your speed3 and buy a rx8 bro

nah its too small and i don't wanna drive rwd in the winter lol. plus rotary is a biatch

[zzz3]

ask mcguyver or celest; look at wiring diagrams.

[2012speed3]

not neccesarily, my buddy changed his gti gauge cluster and custom made it to fit the golf R gauge. everything works fine!

The computer must have been reprogrammed, just plugging the cluster in won't work.

[loki]

Ask mcguyver or celest.

They cannot do this

I had this talk randomly with Dan already

[mazdaspeedemon3]

Yes, plugged it in and gave me the option to install!

damn dood, you got away with a great deal! any idea what model it is?

[2012speed3]

damn dood, you got away with a great deal! any idea what model it is?

Looks to be a V2, now I need a intake and downpipe!

[loki]

damn dood, you got away with a great deal! any idea what model it is?

It's pretty easy to tell what model it is if you read mbnto's post

[2012speed3]

It's pretty easy to tell what model it is if you read mbnto's post

That's why I said V2, otherwise I would have no idea

[mazdaspeedemon3]

It's pretty easy to tell what model it is if you read mbnto's post

and the price, i guess..

i got rid of my V2 ap, i didnt like the dongle shit and the connection to the ap was sketchy... and slower logging rates.. i should prolly buy the one MPS is selling.... *sigh* f*** me