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2-13-2012
So, what do you think? Black or silver core? 
I'm really on the fence about swapping my black core for a silver one. I think the black looks better, but it's getting pretty chipped up.
2-13-2012
FYI for any 08+ WRX running higher boost:
The Omni Power MAP Sensor for the Toyota Supra is a direct drop in for our cars.
More info here:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2310334
2-15-2012
No, he doesn't have a thread anywhere. Do you have any specific questions? Here's a summary:
Black 2011 MazdaSpeed3
- James Barone Rear Motor Mount LINK
- James Barone Rear Sway Bar LINK
- James Barone Short Shift Plate LINK
- James Barone Solid Shifter Bushings LINK
- James Barone Heavy Shift Knob LINK
- AQ Motorsports Downpipe LINK PHOTOS
- KMD v2.1 High Pressure Fuel Pump Internals FAILED LINK
- PTP High Pressure Fuel Pump Internals LINK
- COBB Tuning AccessPort LINK
- COBB Tuning Turbo Inlet Hose LINK
- COBB Tuning SF Intake LINK
- Rally Armor Mudflaps LINK
- 16" Steel Wheels (Winter)
- General Altimax Arctic Tires (Winter) LINK
We agree that we both made the right purchase. The MS3 has a nicer interior and cost him several thousand less than what a base WRX would cost. It is faster on the highway than a comparable WRX (stock vs. stock, Stage 1 vs. Stage 1, Stage 2 vs. Stage 2, etc), and has excellent handling at the track.
The downsides are that there is less aftermarket support, so modding isn't quite as straightforward. The direct injection fueling is the main part of this. They require an expensive high pressure fuel pump upgrade even at Stage 2. This pump and the lack of availability of injectors is a limiting factor in making big power.
As they sit now, mine is obviously quite a bit faster, but it could certainly be argued that his is the better daily driver. It's still very quick, much more livable than my car, and cost a lot less. I'm still happy I made the purchase I made, and wouldn't change a thing. It's just a different option that I'm sure many people will find to be preferable depending on their situation.
Also, he is constantly mulling the idea of picking up a project STI, so he can stop modding the MS3 and keep it as a nice daily driver, and then go for bigger power in the STI 
I had just happened to take some photos of the downpipe, so I put them up. I haven't been documenting anything else for his car, sorry. Here are a couple shots of the cars together that I took quite a while ago.
