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11-20-2012
Here are a couple new ones:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2352408
Coming Soon...
Here's the shifter comparison:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2434535
11-22-2012
The MS3 has a much better stock suspension. This is shown by all of the track comparisons where the lower powered, FWD Mazda puts down better times.
The direct injection does lead to dirty valves. It doesn't seem all that difficult to clean them though. We'll probably do that soon. And once the EGR block off is in place it should be Mich of an issue. With the WRX pistons cracking and glass tranny I don't think I'd really consider a valve cleaning "less reliable" for the Mazda.
While the direct injection implementation isn't perfect, it seems pretty clear that it's the future. From a performance and fuel efficiency standpoint it is much better. Everything will be going that way soon enough. The dual (direct and port) system on the BRZ seems like a nice compromise.
Unfortunate as it may seem, the EJ25 is going to be a dinosaur pretty soon. Sure it will still perform well but once the direct injection systems get more aftermarket support I think they're going to kill port injection in every way (power, efficiency, etc).
I think it's funny that a Subaru owner is too elitist to allow a different make or model at their meet. That is hilarious. That's just the kind of meet I don't want to go to. I've been to various meets and the Subaru crew around here is great. They'd never be too stuck up to allow someone else to join unless they're being an asshat.