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Thinking of pulling the trigger on an 08 Mazdaspeed 3 GT. Has 15k miles on it and all the bells and whistles except the nav. Anything I should expect going from a GTI to this car?
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Well, looks like I'll be completing the deal tomorrow. Found a buyer for the GTI and I just have to drop by the dealership early tomorrow and grab the Speed3. I don't often drive with a lot of passengers, but I think my dog will fit better in the car too. 
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Oct 12, 2009 03:08
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Got the MS3 (in black) today. Car is a demon, getting used to the shorter clutch after my super long VW clutch. The dealer even renewed the satellite radio just a few days ago so now Sirius gave me 6 months free. 
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Oct 12, 2009 23:53
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I'm loving the Speed3 after a few days of driving it. Still not quite used to the shifting and the clutch on it, I feel like I don't even have to give it gas after upshifting. The shifter feels slightly notchy too, but still solid. Most difficult part is that I don't seem to be going fast until I look down and see that I'm cruising at 80 in a 65. I did smoke some guy in a V6 Mustang (probably automatic) though 
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Oct 15, 2009 03:21
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What kind of MPG are you MS3 guys getting? It's probably 60/40 Hwy/City and I'm getting around 20-22mpg. I even tried to drive pretty conservatively for this tank.
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Oct 25, 2009 17:08
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CombatWombat posted:Well the dealership is taking care of it under warranty and the technician didn't seem alarmed about it or anything so I dunno. Also they're doing something with the engine, something about the ignition coil, I think? The engine mount?
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Nov 25, 2009 05:58
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So I installed the MS CAI for my car today and I must say I can feel a bit more grunt down low. Now I just need to befriend someone with access to a dyno so I can see what kind of numbers the car is putting out.
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Dec 28, 2009 23:58
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Kynetx posted:Getting any CELs or fuel cut? What's the ambient temp like where you live? Is it a new model or one of the older ones? No CEL or anything else yet. Here in Texas, usually pretty loving hot in the summer but right now we're all over the place. 30's to 60's is probably pretty average. And it's a 2008.5 GT in Black.
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Dec 29, 2009 01:51
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Kynetx posted:Sorry, meant new or old model of CAI? Oh, duh. It's the new one. I heard something about the old one being discontinued, but not sure what the reason was?
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Dec 29, 2009 02:25
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Off tomorrow, wish I could go for a drive but it's going to be all rainy. Blah.
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Feb 8, 2010 06:15
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Kynetx posted:Purdy. Yeah, I really want this too. Took the MS3 out to the lake area today. Lots of narrow roads with tons of hills and curves. Rolled down the windows to hear the CAI sucking and the BOV. Was lovely, not a soul on the road but me.
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Feb 15, 2010 21:12
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mattfl posted:Well, of course after I test drove it I had to have it! So here it is! Image isn't working but congrats! I have a black 2008.5 GT. Enjoy it.
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Feb 22, 2010 05:40
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I have some 215/45/18 Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Seasons (longest tire name ever, christ) on there. I imagine the 225 fits on the stock rim just fine?
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Feb 22, 2010 06:37
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IOwnCalculus posted:Like they should have been the factory size. They are on the '10 MS3s I think. Although they may be 225/40/18 now. I can't really complain though, I got this car at 16k miles and they had thrown a new set of tires on for me. Imagine the stock ones were pretty much gone. Went to look at an SRT6 Crossfire once and the tires were completely bald. Test driving that thing was fun.
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Feb 22, 2010 16:36
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I think the blue would be weird with the red trimmed seats, especially if it's the leather trimmed GT seats. Black Mica w/ super dark tint. 
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Feb 23, 2010 02:06
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Kynetx posted:That's an odd thought. Well, you can't see the paint from the inside of the building and to see the red trim on the seats you can't have a tint and.... strange. Just wouldn't appeal to me to have a blue car and red and black seats. Thats all.
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Feb 23, 2010 02:57
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Wish they had the yellow from the Protege5 still around 
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Feb 23, 2010 04:40
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Anyone have any experience with a roof rack on the MS3 or the regular Mazda3? I am wanting a Yakima or Thule. Mostly for kayaks but bikes too. I read on another forum they see almost a 9 mpg reduction on the highway. It can't possibly be that bad, could it? I'm getting around 25 combined mpg, about 60/40 hwy/city, right now.
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Feb 24, 2010 02:19
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Found a guy parting with a Yakima roof rack system which is perfect except just need to replace the landing pads. Should be a steal.
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Feb 24, 2010 05:00
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I put this Yakima rack I bought off Craigslist on today. Used the built in mounting brackets under the rain gutters. Haven't got a fairing yet, but jesus christ does it need one. Hit about ~50 and it sounds like you're about to take off.
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Feb 25, 2010 18:36
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Some pics from the roof rack install using the built in mounting anchors Click here for the full 1984x1488 image.  Click here for the full 1984x1488 image.  Click here for the full 1984x1488 image. On another note, anyone know how to remove a silicone stain from the dash? I used that Garmin friction mount and it stained the dash. I tried scrubbing it but it's still there.
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Mar 5, 2010 00:42
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Anyone have any experience with the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec tires? Longest name ever, but I saw good reviews on them.
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Mar 7, 2010 05:29
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Tremek posted:It's not different in any appreciable way that should make someone not overly familiar with manual transmissions wary. There's 6 speeds plus reverse, and the shift pattern may be a little different than what you may have learned to drive on, but you will figure it out in seconds. Is it the best shifter ever? No, it's a little rubbery with the stock bushings, but that's cheap and easy to fix. Speaking of bushings, anyone have recommendations? Also know if they'll void factory warranty?
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Mar 30, 2010 01:07
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Anyone know how often the CAI filter needs to be cleaned?
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Apr 21, 2010 02:11
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Had a fun problem with my fuel gauge. Filled up the night before, then when I was driving the next day I looked down and my gas gauge was at 1/2. I pulled over and checked to see if someone had pried open the tank door to siphon gas or I was leaking gas. No leaks, fuel door was fine. Went to the gas station and was only able to put in just over a gallon. It rose up to 3/4 and stayed there. I went somewhere else and while driving, it completely dropped to below E. Took it to the dealership and its the fuel sending unit. Although it's covered under warranty, the dealership won't give me a loaner car unless it's 4 hours of labor or more. I think they said to drop the tank and everything was around 2.3. 
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May 9, 2010 15:17
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Anyone know where I can get the TZR rear motor mount thats actually in stock? Protege garage is sold out for however long.
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Jul 27, 2010 03:51
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Did a service today: Oil change, full synthetic brake fluid tranny fluid throttle body cleaned tires rotated and they cleaned the poo poo out of my CAI filter, all for only 200 bucks. 
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Jul 30, 2010 22:43
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Bovine Delight posted:Anyone know where I can get the TZR rear motor mount thats actually in stock? Protege garage is sold out for however long. Finally got this in. Vibrations are pretty intense, but you can slam it 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd and never miss a shift. Highly recommended. ps does anyone still post in this thread? 
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Aug 11, 2010 02:29
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air- posted:Wow. How many miles? Just did this as my 30k service. Tranny fluid could have probably gone another 10k or so but I wanted to put in that fancy Ford synthetic, the XT-M5-QS stuff. IOwnCalculus posted:Not really because we're all too busy driving Motor mount was 100 bucks, free shipping. Seriously the easiest install ever. 17mm socket and ratchet, a torque wrench and some gloves. Pop out two bolts, wiggle out the stock mount, then pull the tranny forward a bit and pop in the new mount. Throw some loctite on the bolts, torque them to around 80ft/lbs, and you're done. There are some intense vibes when you're first rolling out of first with the AC one, supposedly they get better once you "break in" the mount. I can put mine on the rhino ramps pretty well, you do have to be careful of the splitter pushing them forward. I put the TRZ dogbone motor mount on with them last night, in fact.
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Aug 12, 2010 02:49
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Kynetx posted:No. Nor is the fuel pump have sufficient capacity to keep it rich enough, so I suspect black magic. If you look at the dyno footage it might be as simple as just keeping the throttle more consistently open. The stock pull shows some erratic movement. Well, you can build the engine that much but there is no way I'd run that flash without upgrading a few things. You mentioned the fuel pump which is absolutely required, either a SRI/CAI, a rear motor mount, a catback exhaust. Probably need to upgrade the BOV and throw a test pipe on there as there is a pretty big restriction there. The Cobb guys are based right near me, I wish I could get them to tune the car but it's my daily driver and I don't think it would be all that fun in traffic. edit: read the MSF forums, they tore this guy apart. Looks sketchy. Literally Lewis Hamilton fucked around with this message at 03:22 on Aug 19, 2010 |
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Aug 19, 2010 02:45
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SynMoo posted:I'll probably never do anything more than a CAI/SRI, RMM and a mild tune. Maybe some lighter wheels. I have a CAI, works dandy. If you live where there is a lot of water on the ground frequently, the SRI may be a better bet. It's funny too, because my last car was a MkIV GTI. I almost want a TDI Golf.
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Aug 20, 2010 00:20
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stoko posted:Just got home from picking up my new (to me obviously) MS6. It's a black sport, so nothing special, but it's fun nonetheless. The PO put an annoying BOV on it, and I'm not sure if I would rather just deal with it or replace it with a stock BPV. I guess the BOV is a pretty good one, but I'm not really the biggest fan of the sound. Are you sure it is a BOV? You can still hear the sound from a BPV if you have an intake. If it is a BOV you should get rid of that poo poo because it's absolutely retarded on this type of car.
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Aug 28, 2010 17:53
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IOwnCalculus posted:Did the transmission fluid today, used three quarts of the Ford XT-M5-QS crazy poo poo and 4oz of friction modifier. Easy as hell to get the old stuff out, and since you can get at the fill hole from above with enough hose, easy as hell to get the new stuff in. How do you like it? I could tell the difference for sure.
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Aug 30, 2010 01:06
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IOwnCalculus posted:Filing this in the same category as a mid-engine V6 Corvette: possible diesel MS3. Oh my god I would buy a turbodiesel MS3 so loving fast. They would have to make it AWD though, wouldn't they? You'd be pushing so much torque the traction control would either be barely able to hang on or would be such a nanny it would remove all the fun. Then you could turn it off, but that would just melt the tires.
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Aug 31, 2010 02:34
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Frosty- posted:Well, I got pegged by some space cadet while on a road trip. I won't even be back home for ~10 more days, so I guess I'm extremely lucky it didn't come out worse than this: Sucks to hear about your baby. Looks like it'll be a easy refinish job on the bumper cover. If you ever have any questions on the insurance end you can PM me, I'm work as a claims adjuster.
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Aug 31, 2010 02:38
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SynMoo posted:I'm pretty displeased with the gearbox in the gen2. Where did you get the oil and the modifier? The gearbox in the 1st and 2nd gen are the same gearbox, they are both the Aisin model. The gear oil does help a lot though.
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Aug 31, 2010 02:41
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I just can't find the love for the second gen. My biggest gripes are the hood scoop, the front bumper and the god awful seats. I love my alcantara seats so much.
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Sep 2, 2010 02:32
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SynMoo posted:I'm not a fan of the seats either. I've considered picking up a set of gen 1 seats one day when I have too much money. If I ever wrap it around a tree you can buy mine. 
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Sep 2, 2010 02:55
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MetaJew posted:I definitely didn't want the one with the BOV-- with all of the cars that I've looked at I really don't want anything with modifications, period. (What's the deal with everyone and their mother painting the emblems black?) It also had a big dent in the --- whatever you call that length of the body under the driver side door, along with a new sideskirt to cover it up. And a turbo timer. The dealership it was at denied that it was ever in an accident and wouldn't budge on the price either. (It was a fun test drive, at least, but $15k was way too much for it.) I bought an 08.5 GT for about 19k out the door (tax and everything) around a year ago. Vehicle was owned by Mazda North America for some purpose or the other, had around 15k miles on it. No mods, clean title. Had just a couple of very minor rock chips that you'll find on any car thats been on a desert highway. I think you could get an 08.5 or 09 for around 16k-17k now. Private party is probably your best bet but make sure you spend the money on a carfax (even though it won't help if they didn't ever report the ax and just paid out of pocket) to help alleviate any fears. If you know anyone in insurance, see if they can run an ISO report on the VIN. Something like 95% of all insurance companies use it it will include if they've ever filed a claim on the car. Comedy option: find a mazda3 SP23
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Pointless Metaphor posted:[Disclaimer: I'm retarded and inconsiderate and all that jazz.] I've always wanted to get the max speed indicator on my GPS to show around 155mph, but I'm way too chicken to get it up there.
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