Hey everyone! My name is Ryan, I purchased my 05 SP23 Hatch two years ago. I had been eyeing the 3 for a while and after sitting in one at the Denver auto show I scheduled a test drive and ended up driving it home the next day. I have put nearly 70,000 miles on my car in 2 years and it has been absolutely problem free and I am still loving it as much as the day I bought it!

EDIT: See last post for an update


Near the summit of Pikes Peak


RX-8 Shinka Rims


Old Photo


Death to the RSA's!


Moving 1


Moving 2



Mod List:

Bomz CAI w/ K&N Filter and Injen Hydroshield
Brembo Drilled/Slotted Rotors
Hawk HPS Brake Pads
Rotora Stainless Steel Brakelines
RX-8 Shinka rims for summer (Currently shopping for new rubber)
Stock SP23 rims for winter w/ Dunlop Wintersport M3's (SICK tires!)
Black Gorilla Lug Nuts
UniqueEuroDesigns 35w 5000k HID Kit
Replaced all interior bulbs and license plate bulbs with Hyperwhite LEDs (superbrightleds.com)
35% Black 3M Colorguard Tint all the way around
AXXESS iPod integration Module w/ iPodin glovebox
Kuda Mount w/ Sirius S50 (connected to AUX in on AXXESS module, antenna mounted inside the dash)
Big-3 Ground Wiring w/ TB ground
Removed Stock BOSE Subwoofer. Mounted 400w amp in its place powering the sub.
CrazyOne01 Subwoofer enclosure in Stock Jack Location w/ Polk 8" DB Series Subwoofer.
Mazda All-Weather floormats (Tiffany from mazda3forums.com, about half the price BURT wanted)
Removed Side Moldings and SP23 badges

welcome sir, very nice car.... I kinda like the sp23 badges as they were unique...

I like the ride. Welcome aboard!

Sup Ryan! Glad to see over here. I read in another thread you had an 04 STi some time ago, got any pics of it? Why did you get rid of it? And a game of 20 questions [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Colombia28 @ Oct 1 2007, 02:23 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=2703]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Sup Ryan! Glad to see over here. I read in another thread you had an 04 STi some time ago, got any pics of it? Why did you get rid of it? And a game of 20 questions [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img][/b]

easy Andrew, he just got here...don't make me hose you down [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Colombia28 @ Oct 1 2007, 02:23 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=2703]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Sup Ryan! Glad to see over here. I read in another thread you had an 04 STi some time ago, got any pics of it? Why did you get rid of it? And a game of 20 questions [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img][/b]

Got caught topping it out way out in the middle of no where on an abandoned mine road above aspen, cop drove up there to hang out and eat his lunch.... ticket for 160 in a 25... lost my license for 2 years [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img]

Nice. Over 6 times the speed limit. WOWZERS!

Nice 3. Welcome.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DemonOfTheFall @ Oct 1 2007, 02:32 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=2708]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Got caught topping it out way out in the middle of no where on an abandoned mine road above aspen, cop drove up there to hang out and eat his lunch.... ticket for 160 in a 25... lost my license for 2 years [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img][/b]

[img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy.gif[/img] Holy crap! That sucks so very much.

Welcome to the Site Ryan, nice SP23!!

Welcome to the board!! Make yourself comfortable around here [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/10df1d09.gif[/img]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Colombia28 @ Oct 1 2007, 02:39 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=2710]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

[img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy.gif[/img] Holy crap! That sucks so very much.[/b]

Yea.. I think it actually topped at about 155, just in case you are curious, but it was hardly worth arguing 5 mph at that point

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DemonOfTheFall @ Oct 1 2007, 04:19 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=2720]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Yea.. I think it actually topped at about 155, just in case you are curious, but it was hardly worth arguing 5 mph at that point[/b]

Yeah especially in a 25mph zone.

that is some serious speed...

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DemonOfTheFall @ Oct 1 2007, 02:32 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=2708]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Got caught topping it out way out in the middle of no where on an abandoned mine road above aspen, cop drove up there to hang out and eat his lunch.... ticket for 160 in a 25... lost my license for 2 years [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img][/b]

That Sucks.
I can't say I've been that fast. The fastest I can say is about 135 on I-70 racing a Porche GT3 in my 83 rx-7.

herro, i know you. [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img] i still have to see the car up close besides that subaru meet. [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]