Last Updated
10/10/2005

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My Mazda MX-3 Precidia

I bought my MX-3 on June 29th 1999. I originally was planning to get a Miata but with only 2 seats I decided to see what else I could get with more room and I discovered the Precidia. To be honest I have never really noticed this car around before, but once I started getting interested in one I kept spotting them all over the place here in Toronto. I went to a few dealers and test drove a few, I was never planning on buying from a dealer but it was the easiest way to try out the car, I immediately feel in love with the steering. Anyways after about a month of looking I found a good deal on this Sparkle Green Metallic 1994 GS model, fully loaded. I tried it out, was in good running order and was maintained well. I took a night to think it over and then decided to buy it the next day. This is my first car and I think it's a very cool ride, everyone seems to be impressed with the car, now it's time for the modifications!

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Mods Completed - Stock Specifications

Modifications Completed

Exterior
- Erebuni Mazdaspeed Style Front Bumper
- OEM Mazda Side Skirts
- Top Mix GTR wing spoiler
- TSW VX1 17" rims and Toyo Proxes FZ4 Tires (205/40ZR17)
- Custom Cat-Back Exhaust System with a Ractive MT224 Performance Muffler

Suspension
- Apex lowering springs, approximately 1.75" drop
- Tokico ZX2 Struts
- Front Strut bar

Appearance
- Clear Turn Signals
- Clear Marker Lights
- Altezza Rear Lights
- Hyper white head lights, 80W
- Mazdaspeed front decal (thanks to Tom Szoldatits)
- www.netphoria.org sticker decal (thanks to Tom Szoldatits)
- Rear and Side window tinting, legal limit on side windows, darker on rear window
- Tinted Rear Lights

Stereo
- Pioneer Premier DEH-P9300, CD player
- Pioneer CDX-P650 CD Changer, mounted under the front passenger seat
- Clarion 2-channel Amp
- Clarion 12" Sub
- Clarion front and rear speakers

Misc.
- Custom made, custom fit green fog light switch located in the interior
- "Mazda Racing only" Blue Oil Cap
 

Stock Specifications

Type	V6
Valve gear	DOHC 24-valve
Displacement	1844 cc (112.5 cu.in.)
Bore and Stroke	75 x 70 mm
Compression Ratio	9.2 : 1
Horsepower SAE net	128 @ 6500 rpm
Torque, SAE net lb.-ft.	115 @ 4500 rpm
Fuel System	Multi-port, EFI
Fuel	Regular unleaded

Drivetrain

Type:	Front Engine / front drive
Transmission:	4-Speed electronically controlled automatic with overdrive and hold model
Ratios	AT GS
1st	2.80
2nd	1.54
3rd	1.00
4th	0.70
Final Drive	4.06

Electrical System

Type	12 Volt
Battery	Maintenance Free 43 amp/hr (GS)
Alternator	90 amp (GS)
Cold Cranking Capacity	521 amp (GS)
Ignition System	Breakerless Electronic
Air Conditioning	Included

Chassis

Frame	Unit body (Monocoque)
Front Suspension	Independent, strut type with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Independent, strut type with coil springs, Twin Trapezoidal Links (TTL), stabilizer bar, and lateral reinforcement rod.
Steering	Rack-and-pinion type with engine-rpm-sensing variable power assist
Steering Ratio	15.0:1 (GS)
Steering Wheel Turns	2.7 (GS) (lock to lock)
Turning Circle, curb to curb	10.0 m (32.8 ft.)
Brakes	Power-assisted with dual diagonal hydraulic circuits Ventilated front discs 257 mm (GS) Rear drums 252 mm (GS)
Wheels	6.5 JJ - 15 inch alloy wheels (GS)
Tires	Steel belted radial tires P205/55 R15 87V (GS)
Curb Weight	GS AT: 1194 kg (2632 lbs)

Capacities

Seating	4 passengers
Engine Oil	4.8 litres (GS)
Coolant	7.5 litres (GS)
Washer Fluid Tank	5.0 litres
Fuel Tank	50 litres

External Dimensions mm (in.)

Wheelbase	2455 mm
Track (Fr/Rr)	1460 mm / 1465 mm
Overall Length	4208 mm
Overall Width	1695 mm
Overall Height	1320 mm

Internal Dimensions mm (in.)

Headroom (Fr/Rr)	969 mm / 860 mm
(with sunroof)	952 mm / 860 mm
Legroom (Fr/Rr)	1082 mm / 790 mm
Shoulder Room (Fr/Rr)	1327 mm / 1224 mm
Hiproom (Fr/Rr)	1299 mm / 1148 mm
EPA Passenger Volume	15.4 cu ft. w/rear seat up, 36.6 cu ft. w/rear seat down

Transport Canada Fuel Economy Ratings

	City	Highway
Automatic transmission: GS	12.3 L/100 km (23 mpg)	8.0 L/100 km (35 mpg)

Estimated Performance Data

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)	8.5 seconds
Top Speed (km/h)	AT: 191
Coefficient of Drag (Cd)	0.31
Weight Distribution	65 / 35

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