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Sublime Process posted:So if my turbo completely fails, will it do any damage to my engine other than lack of power? Depends on what fails. Seals? On the inlet side or the exhaust side?
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Out with the 2010 MS3, in with the 2013. Same, awesome car. Fancy nav/dash - nicer headlights, blindspot monitoring and some other minor updates (like the Ricer taillights).   
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I finally found a pair of RPF1s locally with nearly brand new tires (3000 miles) for a decent price, and now I'm trying to locate the necessary parts to mount them to my 09 MS3. Could you guys help me confirm these sizes?
I don't see that size hub centric ring on Amazon Prime. Can you generally buy these from a local Discount Tire or similar shop for cheap? They're $8.99 online. I found this McGard kit, but at $98, is it worth it? And are the nuts long enough? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P281RQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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Sir Cornelius posted:Depends on what fails. Seals? On the inlet side or the exhaust side? I dunno. It only smokes randomly right now for about ~30 seconds, so I'm not sure which part is failing to cause that. Few days later edit: took it into Mazda just on the off chance they'd fix it under warranty (I have 5k left before hitting 70k for the turbo extension) Long story short, he said since it isn't smoking all the time, it's a ventilation issue and not my turbo. If they do the vent kit, I'll have to use their new TIP - what will this do to what maps I can run on my AP? Sublime Process fucked around with this message at 04:00 on Jan 17, 2013 |
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Jan 15, 2013 00:51
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Anyone else have the WORLDS LOUDEST MS6 SUSPENSION? When it gets cold it sounds like banging a 300lb lady on an old spring mattress whenever I go over a bump or turn the wheel. What needs lubricated to fix this?
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Jan 18, 2013 23:34
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Laranzu posted:Anyone else have the WORLDS LOUDEST MS6 SUSPENSION? When it gets cold it sounds like banging a 300lb lady on an old spring mattress whenever I go over a bump or turn the wheel. My MS3 has always been like this when it gets below freezing, even when it was pretty much new. It sounds normal above that so 
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Does anyone have any experience actually getting parts from salvage yards? I've only done basic pick-n-pull style parts. I'm possibly looking to pick up the Speed3 / 2010 3 mirrors with integrated indicators because my car has all the wiring to just plug and play with them. How do I even get that ball rolling? 
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Jan 19, 2013 07:29
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Cygni posted:Does anyone have any experience actually getting parts from salvage yards? I've only done basic pick-n-pull style parts. I'm possibly looking to pick up the Speed3 / 2010 3 mirrors with integrated indicators because my car has all the wiring to just plug and play with them. Have you found a yard with a wrecked MS3? After that it's simple. Most places make you sign in, some charge a $5 entry fee. You'll need to bring tools as well. You go in, remove the parts you want and they charge you based on what they think the parts are worth.
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I finally got around to putting my new-to-me RPF1s on my MS3. With tires, the factory wheels and tires weighed about 45 lbs. The 17x8 RPF1s and 235 series Hankooks weigh about 40 lbs. So, I got a pair of great condition wheels, beefier tires with about 3000 miles on them, and I'm saving 5 lbs at each corner. Not bad. 
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Turns out all the crabbing and lovely suspension behavior is my rear shocks leaking. I swear this cold weather poo poo destroys cars.
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Jan 21, 2013 22:22
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Just made a 3 hour drive in the MS6. About halfway through the drive I started to smell a vague coolant smell. I don't see any leaks under the hood or on the ground. Thoughts?
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Ok, I'm confused as hell, and maybe you guys can help. I have a 2009(2008.5) Mazda3S, base model sport. 2.3l, 5sp auto, no bluetooth/gps or anything. I'm nearly 100% sure I have 17" rims, and every site seems to agree that the 08/09 5-doors came with 205/50R17 sized rims. Yet, my tires seem to be 16s. I'm picking up a set of Blizzaks on tuesday in the 17" size, and I hope to gently caress I didn't just spend 800 bucks on tires that won't fit.
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Jan 26, 2013 21:26
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MA-Horus posted:Ok, I'm confused as hell, and maybe you guys can help. The 2008.5 is considered a 2008, not a 2009. You should I'm 99% sure have 17" wheels now, but your tires won't lie. Are you paying $800 just for tires? If so you are getting reamed. Order a second set of wheels with the snow tires already mounted from tirerack for less than that, and swap them out yourself each season.
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Jan 26, 2013 22:17
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Rhyno posted:Just made a 3 hour drive in the MS6. About halfway through the drive I started to smell a vague coolant smell. I don't see any leaks under the hood or on the ground. Thoughts? Radiator end tank? They're plastic on these cars, aren't they? Mine in the Ranger couldn't be traced until I started disassembling it since it would only leak under pressure, and was covered by the fan shroud. opengl128 posted:The 2008.5 is considered a 2008, not a 2009. You should I'm 99% sure have 17" wheels now, but your tires won't lie. Last part of this is the absolute truth; what size is listed on the sidewall of your tires?
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Jan 26, 2013 22:53
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IOwnCalculus posted:
205-55R16 WHAT THE gently caress. 16" rims weren't even a dealer option on that model year!
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Jan 26, 2013 23:05
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haha, can't even imagine a MS3 with 16" wheels.
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I'm really confused by that. I always thought I had 17s. And now I have to tell the dude at the tire shop that I hosed up and gave him the wrong size. Awesome. Either that, or get some 17" steelies.
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Jan 27, 2013 01:09
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The diesel Mazda 6's at the Daytona 24 not doing well. :/ All 3 cars had mechanical issues within the first couple hours, 2 are out for good with lost cylinders. Hey, at least they look good: 
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Jan 27, 2013 02:16
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The green and red cars died early, the 00 blew a rear main seal a little while ago and all 3 have been retired. 
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hunter x az posted:haha, can't even imagine a MS3 with 16" wheels. He's talking about a regular 3. And I have 16" steelies on my MS3  opengl fucked around with this message at 04:15 on Jan 27, 2013 |
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Jan 27, 2013 04:06
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opengl128 posted:He's talking about a regular 3. And I have 16" steelies on my MS3 Oh okay. Ha. Makes sense. I have 18" winter set and 18" summer set for my MS3.
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Jan 27, 2013 04:15
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Yeah, just a standard 3. The all-seasons are garbage in this snow we've been getting, tap the brakes and ABS kicks in. So, time to upgrade tires.
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Anyone with a Gen2 3 having an issue with the cruise control being on when you start the car? Once every three or four starts, the cruise control will be on when I start the engine in my '10 Speed3. I was thinking maybe the clockspring or wiring were going bad, but it doesn't seem to matter which way the wheel is turned when I start it up. Not a major problem, just kind of weird. Hoping it isn't the clockspring shorting out. It would be really poo poo if the airbag shorted and popped me in the face while I was driving.
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Jan 29, 2013 01:15
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Are Hotchkis and Cobb sway bars the same thing?
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Ahem. Figured I'd stop in and give a little review on the Blizzaks after my little freakout. Got them in 16, no problem. Report: They're awesome. Grippy as gently caress on fresh snow or slush, excellent stopping distance on all conditions. Apparently there's supposed to be a lot of road noise, but coming from the stock busted-rear end Toyos that the car came with they might as well be feathers. Money well spent.
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Whats a good set of (preferbly gas) shocks for an MS6? I'm seeing Blisten HDs and possibly Koni Yellows. Those are slightly expensive though. Installing them will be a megabitch as I have no garage =(
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Out of curiosity, how much of a pain in the rear end is it to change out the headlights on a MS6? I lost both low beams at the same time, sadly it isn't just a fuse, so I need to pull them both and hope that changing them out fixes them. I've been told they're a pain in the rear end, just curious how big of a pain I should be prepared for (and how much of the grill is going to end up on the garage floor.)
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Esmerelda posted:Out of curiosity, how much of a pain in the rear end is it to change out the headlights on a MS6? I lost both low beams at the same time, sadly it isn't just a fuse, so I need to pull them both and hope that changing them out fixes them. I've been told they're a pain in the rear end, just curious how big of a pain I should be prepared for (and how much of the grill is going to end up on the garage floor.) You are going to have to remove the front bumper. I haven't done it, but it looks not too difficult. *edit* Losing both low beams at the same time make me think its something with the HID electricals and not the housing itself.
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Laranzu posted:You are going to have to remove the front bumper. I haven't done it, but it looks not too difficult.
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Laranzu posted:Whats a good set of (preferbly gas) shocks for an MS6? I'm seeing Blisten HDs and possibly Koni Yellows. Those are slightly expensive though. I think the favorites are the Koni FSD's. I think a set runs about $700. If cost is a major factor you can just buy the cheapies from Autozone. Should run about $90 per corner up front and $40 per side for the rears. If you're patient Corksport is developing coilovers that should be out by summer. Also you are now required to post a picture of your car as I was starting to think I was the last MS6er in here.
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Rhyno posted:I think the favorites are the Koni FSD's. I think a set runs about $700. If cost is a major factor you can just buy the cheapies from Autozone. Should run about $90 per corner up front and $40 per side for the rears. If you're patient Corksport is developing coilovers that should be out by summer. Negative. I'm still here! I'm building a house with a 3 car garage so I will have plenty of space to do more work on mine. I paid my car off in August after my daughter was born (never having car payments ever again in my life) so I feel much better about throwing a little more money at it to make it faster/more reliable etc. 
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Laranzu posted:Losing both low beams at the same time make me think its something with the HID electricals and not the housing itself. Seconding this...HID bulbs generally give you plenty of warning when they're on their way out. They slowly color shift over their lifespan but it increases sharply just before the bulb dies, and you'll have one start to turn pink or some other off the wall color. I don't think I've ever heard of two HID bulbs dying off simultaneously. Aside from the bulbs each housing will have a ballast (probably mounted externally) and an igniter (typically attached directly to the bulb, looks like a small box directly mounted on the back of the projector.) Again, the odds of having either component in both housings go out at exactly the same time is exceedingly unlikely, and any issue is probably going to be upstream from the housings. I'd start with a volt meter and check for voltage at the headlight pigtail before diving into the housing(s.)
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Geoj posted:Seconding this...HID bulbs generally give you plenty of warning when they're on their way out. They slowly color shift over their lifespan but it increases sharply just before the bulb dies, and you'll have one start to turn pink or some other off the wall color. I don't think I've ever heard of two HID bulbs dying off simultaneously. I'm going to be taking the car over to my brother-in-law's place to monkey around with it and he'd be more than happy to pull out his various volt meters and help.
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Rhyno posted:I think the favorites are the Koni FSD's. I think a set runs about $700. If cost is a major factor you can just buy the cheapies from Autozone. Should run about $90 per corner up front and $40 per side for the rears. If you're patient Corksport is developing coilovers that should be out by summer. Fairly strange but there are 3 MS6s at the place I work in Colorado. Statistical anomaly if there ever was one.
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Laranzu posted:Fairly strange but there are 3 MS6s at the place I work in Colorado. Statistical anomaly if there ever was one. Here in town there are two more black ones and I've seen silver and red but both of those ended up at the Mazda dealer and sold to out of towners.
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Laranzu posted:Fairly strange but there are 3 MS6s at the place I work in Colorado. Statistical anomaly if there ever was one.
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Pictures! Brand new! To me! In Hawaii, 2011  Where I live now. A little worse for the wear with dings, salt and freezing temperatures to deal with now. 
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Feb 1, 2013 05:11
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Goddamn that's a good looking car. I've always liked the MS6, drat fine looking.
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Looks drat fine in silver.
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That Hawaii plate is ironically buried under snow. I've had my 3 seven years now! The extended warranty is officially expired. This picture is in miles so that's 100,000 kms. Most of the miles were in the first few years I've had the car. I don't drive much at all now.
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