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Their turbo has sold out several times, as did their intercooler. The demand is there.
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Repair question: 2007 MS3, ~81k miles I'm about 90% sure the VVT actuator is going out/dead (it's making that characteristic rattle on cold starts). Looking around online, apparently the repair requires special tools. Spoke to the dealership and they want $1700 for the repair (which seems high, according to the quotes I've seen other people get). Of course, I can call around to other dealerships for quotes and try to drive it down - that's not a problem. But does anyone here have an idea of how important those special tools are? Can I trust a regular shop to get it done, or is this really a dealership only repair? Anyone have this issue before?
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Sep 7, 2017 16:34
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A few more details about Skyactiv-X and the refreshed 3 platform that it'll go in for 2019: http://jalopnik.com/mazda-s-holy-grail-of-gasoline-engines-is-completely-1801820285 I thought Mazda had made a pact with a warlock or something but it turns out this is what they're doing: quote:What Mazda has done to solve these problems is devise a system called Spark Controlled Compression Ignition, SPCCI, a strategy in which a spark plug creates a “fire ball,” which acts to compress the homogeneous mixture of air/inert EGR gases and fuel to incite compression ignition. Same guy got to drive around some 3's with the Skyactiv-X version of the 2.0L with auto and manual. Sounds like there's a few kinks to work out but during the 45 minute test drives over 90% of the drive time was spent with the engines operating in SPCCI mode. http://jalopnik.com/i-drove-mazda-s-holy-grail-of-gasoline-engines-and-it-w-1800874806 Seems promising? tldr: Skyactiv-X is cool and good and Mazda is spending a lot of time thinking about your butt.
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Sep 8, 2017 04:22
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Question: I think I mentioned earlier that I bought this fire extinguisher mount to put in my MS3. It's designed to mount to the seat rails, but with the way the seat bracket and seat are designed, you wouldn't be able to adjust the seat once you install the bracket. Anyway, I'm going to use the other mounting method of bolting it through the bolts that mount the seat to the floor. To do that I need to get two slightly longer bolts for the front two seat rail mounting points, on top of that i need a narrower bolt head-- so something like an allen or torx head. Can anyone point me to a parts fiche or off the top of their head confirm the thread pattern and length of the seat rail bolts? I believe they are M10 x 1.25 (not sure on the length), but I'd like to confirm that before I go ordering something.
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Sep 8, 2017 04:57
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Fabulousity posted:A few more details about Skyactiv-X and the refreshed 3 platform that it'll go in for 2019: I love Mazda. Hopefully it has better-than-rotary reliability, though.
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Sep 8, 2017 04:58
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Shooting Blanks posted:But does anyone here have an idea of how important those special tools are? If it's what I'm thinking of, very. The tools I'm thinking of are a timing kit consisting of a flat bar machined to slip into keyways in the cams at TDC on cylinder 1 and a pin used to stop the crank in the same position. If the shop has ever timed any Mazda or Ford 2.3 MZR or Duratec engine in the past decade and a half they should have the kit.
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Sep 8, 2017 05:58
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Geoj posted:If it's what I'm thinking of, very. The tools I'm thinking of are a timing kit consisting of a flat bar machined to slip into keyways in the cams at TDC on cylinder 1 and a pin used to stop the crank in the same position. If the shop has ever timed any Mazda or Ford 2.3 MZR or Duratec engine in the past decade and a half they should have the kit. Got it, thanks. That would make sense given that apparently the timing chain has to come off. I'll make a few more calls and see what I can find out with some of the independent shops.
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Sep 8, 2017 07:40
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If the 2.0 Skyactiv-X really gets the MPG of the 1.5 -D with the power of the 2.5 -G that'd be a pretty significant accomplishment. Sounds like it drives nice, if a little unremarkable. I've been planning on getting a 2017+ CX5 and want to give the diesel a shot before I buy one, but it doesn't seem like this is going to be a big enough deal to make me want to wait for it to come out. Still waiting for that Skyactiv-R, though. 
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Sep 8, 2017 07:50
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Fabulousity posted:A few more details about Skyactiv-X and the refreshed 3 platform that it'll go in for 2019: I had a feeling that Mazda was full of poo poo when they said they were doing HCCI since the big manufacturers haven't been able to do it yet reliably. edit: not to say this isn't cool, it just isn't what was initially reported. I'm surprised they actually are using in cylinder pressure sensors and they will actually last... Suburban Dad fucked around with this message at 14:31 on Sep 8, 2017 |
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Sep 8, 2017 14:23
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Larrymer posted:I had a feeling that Mazda was full of poo poo when they said they were doing HCCI since the big manufacturers haven't been able to do it yet reliably. Maybe I misread the articles, but how is Mazda full of poo poo? Am I misunderstanding your reaction? I'm just a EE who doesn't remember thermodynamics.
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Sep 9, 2017 07:07
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Larrymer posted:edit: not to say this isn't cool, it just isn't what was initially reported. I'm surprised they actually are using in cylinder pressure sensors and they will actually last... Oh they'll last through the end of the warranty.
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Sep 9, 2017 07:12
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MetaJew posted:Maybe I misread the articles, but how is Mazda full of poo poo? Am I misunderstanding your reaction? I'm just a EE who doesn't remember thermodynamics. They hit on it in the article. They have it most of the way there, but that last 10% of making sure it works normally when some idiot romps on it in cold temperatures can be the hardest part.
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Sep 9, 2017 07:16
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It sounds almost like Mahle's jet ignition without the special chamber.
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Sep 9, 2017 07:51
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MetaJew posted:Maybe I misread the articles, but how is Mazda full of poo poo? Am I misunderstanding your reaction? I'm just a EE who doesn't remember thermodynamics. Many reported it's an HCCI (homogeneous charge compression ignition) engine, which it's really not since the spark is still starting combustion. I knew it was going to have spark plugs but initially reports said that it would use those for the 10% operating modes they couldn't use HCCI. That's why they're calling it SPCCI instead of HCCI. Either way, it's good for the industry pushing something out like this. I just hope it actually works.
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Sep 9, 2017 13:40
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So I'm buying a 2013 CX-5 touring edition with 36k miles on it from a friend. I was looking into how to fix an issue with bluetooth connection from my phone when I get in the car (more often than not it has a connection issue and if I turn the audio off/on again it fixes itself immediately). I'm hoping it's just a firmware update to the infotainment system. In looking into updating the infotainment system I found that it looks like quite a few people have hacked the infotainment system to run tweaked versions. Does anyone have experience with doing this? is it a terrible idea I should avoid attempting?
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Sep 12, 2017 00:24
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MMD3 posted:So I'm buying a 2013 CX-5 touring edition with 36k miles on it from a friend. There are two categories to infotainment software mods: A) light configuration editing to reorder menu items, disable nags, and allow waypoint entry at speed B) Installing hacked Android Auto. Option A is stupid easy and basically foolproof. All you need is a USB Ethernet adapter, and there are scripts that automate doing and undoing everything. Option B is a recipe for disaster, and bricking your CMU is a very real possibility.
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Sep 12, 2017 00:56
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Reposting my question: anyone know the thread size and length of the front seat bolts that mount the rail to the floor pan?
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Sep 12, 2017 01:02
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Well, Midland, TX and its legendary lovely drivers finally caught up with me today, but I actually got pretty lucky in the scheme of things. The other guy walked in spite of being at full fault and having neither license nor insurance. Waiting for the adjuster to come out in a couple of days and figure out what's going to happen. Hoping the headache will be minimal. Can post a shot or two if anyone wants to see (don't think there's any reason not to with the claim still open). Left rear corner is pretty well crushed but largely fixable, I think.
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Sep 12, 2017 01:57
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Post the wreckage porn. Lets see dat crumpled booty.
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Sep 12, 2017 02:09
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eddiewalker posted:There are two categories to infotainment software mods: Awesome, option A is definitely what im looking for. Mind pointing me to where I should be looking? It appears there are at least a few different types of nav systems in the CX-5 models
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Sep 12, 2017 03:47
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MMD3 posted:Awesome, option A is definitely what im looking for. Mind pointing me to where I should be looking? It appears there are at least a few different types of nav systems in the CX-5 models I did it when you had to manually edit files via SSH, but I think this is the thing people use for MazdaConnect "big touch screen and console knob" equipped cars now. https://mazdatweaks.com
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Sep 12, 2017 03:57
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eddiewalker posted:I did it when you had to manually edit files via SSH, but I think this is the thing people use for MazdaConnect "big touch screen and console knob" equipped cars now. Ahhh, so I think MazdaConnect is the newer infotainment system, mine isn't the type that sits up on top.of the dash but rather the older one that sits lower down and doesn't have a big control knob. It's just a touch screen. Is that named something else? This is the system I have in my 2013, not sure if I can update it or if there are any tweaks worth looking at but at the very least I'd like to update the firmware. https://youtu.be/Q8RhyHkgLxs MMD3 fucked around with this message at 15:50 on Sep 12, 2017 |
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Sep 12, 2017 15:41
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Cop Porn Popper posted:Post the wreckage porn. Lets see dat crumpled booty. I tried to post this 10 times last night and it never uploaded, I guess. Tried imgur but it didn't want to work, so I'll try here again.   All in all, I feel pretty lucky as the guy was going 50-60 mph just before he hit me. drat glad I was still barely rolling, saw him for a split second and jerked right as he swerved left (car between us passed on the right shoulder.) Tire seems untouched and my exhaust is about 1/4" off the tire. Finding a shop out here to take the work may be the worst part. Don't expect it'll be totaled but adjuster comes out tomorrow.
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Sep 12, 2017 16:48
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What year, how many miles?
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MMD3 posted:Ahhh, so I think MazdaConnect is the newer infotainment system, mine isn't the type that sits up on top.of the dash but rather the older one that sits lower down and doesn't have a big control knob. It's just a touch screen. Is that named something else? No idea. You'd probably have to find an enthusiast forum like MazdaRevolution. The newer cars, 14+? got lucky because Johnson Controls built the system and left the ssh password "jci"
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REMEMBER SPONGE MONKEYS posted:Well, Midland, TX and its legendary lovely drivers finally caught up with me today, but I actually got pretty lucky in the scheme of things. The other guy walked in spite of being at full fault and having neither license nor insurance. Waiting for the adjuster to come out in a couple of days and figure out what's going to happen. Hoping the headache will be minimal. So... have you filed a police report yet? Your insurance company should be going after him, heh.
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eddiewalker posted:No idea. You'd probably have to find an enthusiast forum like MazdaRevolution. okay, that's hilarious... gotcha. I don't even know what the older infotainment system is called though to search for it. It seems like MazdaConnect is just the newer ones.
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MetaJew posted:Question: I think I mentioned earlier that I bought this fire extinguisher mount to put in my MS3. It's designed to mount to the seat rails, but with the way the seat bracket and seat are designed, you wouldn't be able to adjust the seat once you install the bracket. I found a fiche here but it doesn't confirm the length or diameter of the bolt. This might be one of those things where just taking the bolt out and measuring it might be quicker than looking it up online.
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big crush on Chad OMG posted:What year, how many miles? 2011, 68k, think BB is still 8k or so, not thinking this will exceed that unless the adjuster just wants to or finds frame damage. Had I been hit any other way it'd be a goner and I might be in the hospital. It's kind of a surreal moment to look in your rearview mirror and go "poo poo" as you know you're about to be clobbered. Wibla posted:So... have you filed a police report yet? Your insurance company should be going after him, heh. Yeah I had DPS officers out, full report available in 10 days. I guess I'll leave it to them.
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Sep 12, 2017 19:34
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Phy posted:I found a fiche here but it doesn't confirm the length or diameter of the bolt. Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Just need to find time to do it. And also figure out where to pick up new ones. Mail ordering two bolts seems kinda tedious.
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MetaJew posted:Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Just need to find time to do it. And also figure out where to pick up new ones. Mail ordering two bolts seems kinda tedious. Most local hardware stores usually have a good assortment of individual bolts.
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Sep 12, 2017 23:46
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Ace tends to have a much better selection than HD / Lowes, though.
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Sep 12, 2017 23:52
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A Proper Uppercut posted:Most local hardware stores usually have a good assortment of individual bolts. Yeah my only concern was how to determine if it was the appropriate tensile strength since it's the thing holding your seat in place. I'd rather not replace it with something less safe.
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Sep 12, 2017 23:53
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Is the head on the factory bolt marked at all? There's only a handful of bolt grades and I doubt Mazda used something crazy exotic, it's probably an 8.8 or 10.9.
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Sep 12, 2017 23:57
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IOwnCalculus posted:Ace tends to have a much better selection than HD / Lowes, though. Your ACEs must be great. We have like two left and they are pretty crap.
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Sep 13, 2017 03:13
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Yeah, all of them that I've been to here are solid. The only annoying thing is that I don't have any within five miles of home, and even the closest ones are nowhere near anywhere I typically go.
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I know ACE had a big resurgence some years back but locally they're just terrible. I try to shop Menards over the other stores.
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Sep 13, 2017 04:22
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Be sure you go to the metric section!! I spent like 10 minutes looking for the metric bolts once and they were in another aisle. :facepalm:
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Sep 13, 2017 05:24
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Rhyno posted:I know ACE had a big resurgence some years back but locally they're just terrible. I try to shop Menards over the other stores. No Menards in AZ at all or I'd probably shop there just for the old Buick V6 Indycars they used to sponsor. With Ace it's dependent on the franchise owner, but I haven't found a poo poo one yet. Someone is finally opening one up within a couple miles of here so I'm pretty psyched about that.
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IOwnCalculus posted:Ace tends to have a much better selection than HD / Lowes, though. This is true in Michigan and Ohio too. I always go there for metric bolts, they have way better poo poo than the big stores locally, even if my Ace store is tiny. They even have stainless and allen head metric stuff which is nice.
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