Random MS3 Chat Thread

[Turok]

Add-a-circuit/# of units
1. fywdyl / 6
2. loki / 2
3. rzapata / 5
4. SFW / 2
5. turok / 2
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7.

Better get one more, so I have one for my meth kit down the road.

[-cj-]

Vibrant sells a vacuum hose kit. You can get it from JRP or any where that sells Vibrant hoses. It's over priced tho

eBay is a good source for hoses... The nice thing about the Vibrant hoses is that they don't look like they'll ever get brittle and crack over time.

Gonna stop by Princess Auto for some Add A Circuits myself...

[fywdyl]

I just gave them a call... the guy didn't seem to know what I was looking for... hopefully they actually have them there.

I'm leaving in 30 min. Any other requests?

[breakfasteatre]

the add a circuit is only good for the regular sized fuses, not the minis that the poo has

sorry to mislead all of you!

[loki]

breakfASSeatre

[fywdyl]

I didn't end up going... cuz it's too damn far to search for a part that they're "not sure" about...
Would the mini add-a-circuit work?

[rzapata]

Found this! This is what mini add-a-circuit looks like.

[breakfasteatre]

thats what you need, tahts what they dont have.

in fact the one at princess auto is just in a plain clear ziplock bag. heh

i did the drive, but i love going to princess auto anyways

[loki]

I've never been to princess auto but I think I'd like it

[Fack_Dude]

I've never been to princess auto but I think I'd like it

You should go there. You might enjoy it.

[Mr Wilson]

He'll buy everything....

[cSPEED]

What do you guys have to say about BNR stg3? Straight bolton and its$1100 and perfect for DD from what i've read. Can hopefully break 350whp with 94 octane + meth.

Really good reviews everywhere but some people have said it's kinda not worth it for like 40whp.

If I go bigger I'm gonna have to ewg, bc, fmic, mani, dyno tune and retunes everytime something ****s up... i dont know if I really want to deal with all that and drop 3K.

Comments?

FWIW I plan on getting something bigger and hopefully forged one day but as of right now since I can't even fathom to afford it is bnr stg 3 worth it?

[Turok]

I've never been to princess auto but I think I'd like it

You should definitely go someday.

[Fack_Dude]

What do you guys have to say about BNR stg3? Straight bolton and its$1100 and perfect for DD from what i've read. Can hopefully break 350whp with 94 octane + meth.

Really good reviews everywhere but some people have said it's kinda not worth it for like 40whp.

If I go bigger I'm gonna have to ewg, bc, fmic, mani, dyno tune and retunes everytime something ****s up... i dont know if I really want to deal with all that and drop 3K.

Comments?

FWIW I plan on getting something bigger and hopefully forged one day but as of right now since I can't even fathom to afford it is bnr stg 3 worth it?

It's a frankenstein turbo. I would go with the new gtx2871 that offers fast spool with hp gains up to 350.

[SomeGuy]

I've never been to princess auto but I think I'd like it

Keeping in mind it only has low to mid quality stuff (you're not buying matco/snapon etc) for the most part it's a great store. I'm there a couple times a month or so picking sale stuff or speciality tools that you can't find at your typical canadian tire type stores.

[fywdyl]

thats what you need, tahts what they dont have.

in fact the one at princess auto is just in a plain clear ziplock bag. heh

i did the drive, but i love going to princess auto anyways

F'ing guys lied to me...
Anyway, it wouldn't fit the genpu... we have some messed up fuses.

[cSPEED]

It's a frankenstein turbo. I would go with the new gtx2871 that offers fast spool with hp gains up to 350.

Yeah its funny cause im looking at those now as well and from what I've read S3 spools a little slow, you're probably right I should go with the GTX2871.

[-cj-]

the add a circuit is only good for the regular sized fuses, not the minis that the poo has

sorry to mislead all of you!

I went to the Princess Auto by the airport. They have both the mini and the reg size add-a-circuit's for $8.99. I bought 8. I got to the cash register and told them it was on sale. She said it wasn't that one... I pointed out that both are the same price. She told me "I would normally have to call a price check, but I'll adjust the price for you". Bam. $2 savings ea.

Edit: I picked up a flyer on the way in and found the item on sale, which helped argue my case....

Edit2: Both the poo and the won have mini fuses... Speaking of which, I should make sure that my car takes mini fuses hahah...

What do you guys have to say about BNR stg3? Straight bolton and its$1100 and perfect for DD from what i've read. Can hopefully break 350whp with 94 octane + meth.

Really good reviews everywhere but some people have said it's kinda not worth it for like 40whp.

If I go bigger I'm gonna have to ewg, bc, fmic, mani, dyno tune and retunes everytime something ****s up... i dont know if I really want to deal with all that and drop 3K.

Comments?

FWIW I plan on getting something bigger and hopefully forged one day but as of right now since I can't even fathom to afford it is bnr stg 3 worth it?

Don't waste your money.. Pick up an ATP turbo, better gains and it's all bolt on. Try to find a used one with a little love and you can get them for about the same price. All you need to add is a big inlet and you're good. Eventually, you upgrade to a better EBC, etc etc. Best option if you aren't shooting for an easy 400+ whp.

[fywdyl]

Guys, this is from a genpu.

Somehow he managed to get the Add-a-circuit to work... What's that red/orange thing that it's plugged into?



edit: Just saw Jerry's post... the gen1 takes mini fuses, the gen2 takes low profile mini fuses.

[-cj-]

Guys, this is from a genpu.

Somehow he managed to get the Add-a-circuit to work... What's that red/orange thing that it's plugged into?

Dude that's just a mini add-a-circuit. They have regular sized ones and minis... The 3's all use minis (MAybe all recent Mazda's do, I don't know).

You just need the proper add-a-circuit. I had the same one as in your picture on my MS3... The way it works is:

1) You remove a fuse from your box (Find one that fits the profile your device needs. IE: Switched or constant)
2) Plug that removed fuse into the add-a-circuit. Usually the spot closest to the fuse box. IE: The first spot after the prongs.
3) Add a new fuse, of lesser capacity, to the second slot. This is usually the slot inline with the wire. This is your new circuit
4) Plug the wire into your new device
5) ground your device
6) ???
7) Profit

Edit: The orange fuse is the fuse controlling your new circuit. The red fuse, which is barely visible, controls the entire device. If that blows, your accessory in the car stops working AND your new circuit stops working. The orange fuse blowing just takes out your device. Make sure you use proper sized fuses...

Edit: Holy shit, just saw your update... low-profile mini fuses... that's so bad ass. I'm glad they keep reducing the size of those things. You may need to resort to eBay. --- You should check your engine bay, maybe it still uses regular mini's...

[fywdyl]

Dude that's just a mini add-a-circuit. They have regular sized ones and minis... The 3's all use minis (MAybe all recent Mazda's do, I don't know).

You just need the proper add-a-circuit. I had the same one as in your picture on my MS3... The way it works is:

1) You remove a fuse from your box (Find one that fits the profile your device needs. IE: Switched or constant)
2) Plug that removed fuse into the add-a-circuit. Usually the spot closest to the fuse box. IE: The first spot after the prongs.
3) Add a new fuse, of lesser capacity, to the second slot. This is usually the slot inline with the wire. This is your new circuit
4) Plug the wire into your new device
5) ground your device
6) ???
7) Profit

Edit: The orange fuse is the fuse controlling your new circuit. The red fuse, which is barely visible, controls the entire device. If that blows, your accessory in the car stops working AND your new circuit stops working. The orange fuse blowing just takes out your device. Make sure you use proper sized fuses...

You lost me at "dude". Ha ha.

I'll try to convince Jimmy to figure it out

edit: OH!!! I think I understand what you're saying! The low profile mini will also fit into the mini and vice versa!

[-cj-]

You lost me at "dude". Ha ha.

I'll try to convince Jimmy to figure it out

edit: OH!!! I think I understand what you're saying! The low profile mini will also fit into the mini and vice versa!

Hah, actually, ignore most of what I said. I didn't even know low-profile mini fuses existed until just now! I thought you guys were talking about discovering mini fuses vs regular fuses... and in Alex's case, I was surprised since he had mini fuses in his GenWon.

I did a bit more research and apparently mini-fuses and low-profile fuses share a similar form factor, and some people have stuck a mini-fuse into a low profile-mini fuse socket, but it sticks out a bit..but it works. Would I use that? Nope... doesn't sound safe!

But, apparently this company makes low profile add-a-circuits: http://www.optifuse.com/holders_inline_minilowauto.php

[breakfasteatre]

I have no idea what type of fuse is in the won

if the mini add a circuit fits into the low profile mini fuse slot, i wouldnt have a problem with it if the only difference was that it sat up a bit. If it was loose, then that would be a different story. Pressure fit and loose do no bode will, you will constantly blow the fuse by the connection arcing or you might even burn up the wires

[CelestSpeed3]

Just get some ring terminals and an inline fuse holder and do it right. Not to mention its cheaper.

[rzapata]

Just get some ring terminals and an inline fuse holder and do it right. Not to mention its cheaper.

Something like this? I guess for connecting directly to the battery correct?