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MetaJew posted:A stupid thing that has been bugging me for several years while owning my MS3. The driverside windshield wiper smacks the a-pillar at higher speeds. Is this common? I guess if I knew how to carefully pop off the wiper arm, I could adjust it's off position a few degrees down so that at full speed it didn't hit the A-pillar? Have any of y'all tried doing this? While I don't have a MS3, to adjust the wiper arm should be an easy affair. You may have to open the hood to see the end of the wiper arm. There may be a small cap covering the end of the wiper arm - pop this off with a flat-head screwdriver. It may also not be covered, either way, there will then be a bolt. Use the correct size socket and ratchet it loose. It may take some initial force with the ratchet since this bolt was never moved after it left the factory. No need to take it completely off, just loose enough for you to then adjust the arm. Then re-tighten the bolt and put the cover back on if there was one.
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Aug 2, 2018 13:09
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I remember mine did that, only when at a really fast speed. I didn't own it long enough to bother fixing it though.
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Aug 2, 2018 14:16
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I've had that happen on a few mazdas, my solution has been to slow down some and turn the wipers down a step. If it rains that hard, odds are you are at risk for hydroplaning anyway.
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Aug 2, 2018 16:29
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I think the guys in the Mazda FB group that had this issue bought a smaller blade and that solves the problem.
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Aug 2, 2018 16:35
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I've tried unscrewing the nut that clamps the wiper arm onto the actuator but the arm itself seemed pretty tightly pressfit. Maybe I'll try again. The wiper smacking the pillar mostly happens when I've used the auto/rain sensing function and the wiper turns on to warp speed.
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Aug 2, 2018 17:41
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On that note is it possible to adjust the direction of the windshield washer sprayer nozzles? One of mine practically shoots over the car in a parabolic arc.
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Aug 2, 2018 17:48
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MC Hawking posted:On that note is it possible to adjust the direction of the windshield washer sprayer nozzles? One of mine practically shoots over the car in a parabolic arc. Yeah you can just bend the nozzles with a pin or really small paperclip.
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Aug 2, 2018 19:33
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MetaJew posted:I've tried unscrewing the nut that clamps the wiper arm onto the actuator but the arm itself seemed pretty tightly pressfit. Maybe I'll try again. I'm guessing the nut itself doesn't hold the position, it's probably pushed over a star pattern to make it always line up. It still may have some level of adjustment but you'd probably have to take the whole arm off.
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Aug 2, 2018 19:36
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MC Hawking posted:On that note is it possible to adjust the direction of the windshield washer sprayer nozzles? One of mine practically shoots over the car in a parabolic arc. Consider aiming both over your car for maximum expression in traffic. I once saw a small car do this (might’ve even been a Miata, come to think of it), just lay on the washer fluid for a good 10-20 seconds and piss all over someone who was being a douche on the highway. One of the most hilarious and satisfying things I’ve ever seen.
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Aug 2, 2018 20:21
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REMEMBER SPONGE MONKEYS posted:Consider aiming both over your car for maximum expression in traffic. I once saw a small car do this (might’ve even been a Miata, come to think of it), just lay on the washer fluid for a good 10-20 seconds and piss all over someone who was being a douche on the highway. One of the most hilarious and satisfying things I’ve ever seen. I've seen people do this with headlight washers, it's awesome.
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Aug 2, 2018 21:27
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Oh, another stupid 1st Gen MS3 question: I've basically ground down or destroyed the little plastic lip thing that hangs off the front bumper from very steep driveways, and other similar obstacles. Is there a more flexible or alternative lip I can replaceine with that won't look janky? It's strictly cosmetic, but I don't feel like just buying another plastic one from Mazda know that it will probably just get damaged again.
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Aug 3, 2018 21:36
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Oh looks like the wiper arm is quite adjustable, I'm too tired to fiddle with it tonight, had to buy a vice grip to get the old broken piece off then walk a bunch of sick dogs etc
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Aug 6, 2018 07:06
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I found a 120k mile '07 MS3 for cheap locally, the guy says it's "throwing a P0300 code under high boost" which is the reason for dumping it cheap. Anything I can look for when I go check out the car? Or will I just have to tear into it to figure out the problem? Never touched one of these cars before.
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Aug 6, 2018 21:14
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That's a multiple misfire code...could be as simple as needs new plugs or coil(s.) e: also wouldn't rule out crank position sensor (it's kind of exposed to the elements on these engines) or EGR as possible culprits. Geoj fucked around with this message at 19:38 on Aug 7, 2018 |
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Aug 7, 2018 19:35
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Any thoughts on the lifespan of the stock clutch for a non-Mazdaspeed model? I've noticed my engagement point is quite high up but this one has always been weird. I was driving a WRX (stiff clutch) when I bought the car so didn't realize it :P
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Aug 8, 2018 01:08
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Charles posted:Any thoughts on the lifespan of the stock clutch for a non-Mazdaspeed model? I've noticed my engagement point is quite high up but this one has always been weird. I was driving a WRX (stiff clutch) when I bought the car so didn't realize it :P The engagement point doesn’t change in a perceptible way as the clutch wears, so that’s not really an indication of remaining life. My old 6 felt weirdly high at first too, but I got used to it. My ‘15 feels the same. Mazda thing? If it makes you feel better, my ‘06 6 had 210k miles on the original clutch when I sold it, but I do a ton of highway miles.
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Aug 8, 2018 03:22
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Wouldn't the engagement point changing be a sign that the master or slave cylinders are going out?
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Aug 8, 2018 05:00
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MetaJew posted:Wouldn't the engagement point changing be a sign that the master or slave cylinders are going out? But enough about marriage!
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Aug 8, 2018 05:18
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MetaJew posted:Wouldn't the engagement point changing be a sign that the master or slave cylinders are going out? Air in the system can make the engagement point lower, but he’s complaining that it feels high.
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Aug 8, 2018 20:13
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I think I just forgot how it felt cause I hadn't driven it in a little bit.
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Aug 8, 2018 20:20
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The clutch in my 2011 non-Speed 3 engages at like the top inch or less of pedal travel. Doesn't ever slip though so I don't know. 
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Aug 9, 2018 03:16
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Iirc you can adjust it? Should be a procedure for it somewhere.
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Aug 9, 2018 10:58
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Wibla posted:Iirc you can adjust it? Should be a procedure for it somewhere. Probably just turning the rod in/out for the master cylinder.
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Aug 9, 2018 12:33
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The CX-5 diesel's fuel economy has been published on the EPA website and it's...27 city 30 highway for the 4wd, 28/31 for the 2wd. https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=40521&id=40521 No information from Mazda on power or availability. Also posted this in the new car thread.
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Aug 11, 2018 05:09
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Charles posted:The CX-5 diesel's fuel economy has been published on the EPA website and it's...27 city 30 highway for the 4wd, 28/31 for the 2wd. What’s even the point? That’s the same as the gas version, right? And fewer places to fuel up?
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Aug 11, 2018 05:41
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eddiewalker posted:What’s even the point? That’s the same as the gas version, right? And fewer places to fuel up? Maybe it'll be good at towing. I don't think they meant to have the news break via fueleconomy.gov.
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Aug 11, 2018 05:54
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Way more torque, at least based on EU spec numbers. But I agree, unless it's nearly a zero cost upgrade, I'd stick with gas.
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Aug 11, 2018 06:24
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Is it a much lower displacement engine than the gas engine? I've never owned a diesel, but I was under the impression that they get much better highway fuel economy.
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Aug 11, 2018 06:29
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It's a 2.2 twin turbo diesel with a very nice torque curve, I have the same engine in a Mazda3 (the 150bhp, 295ft-lb version). The mazda3 2.2d gets around 40-47 mpg highway depending on speed and conditions, but the CX-5 is heavier with presumably less efficient aerodynamics, though I find 31 mpg hard to believe.
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Aug 11, 2018 07:10
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Completely different fuel economy test cycles so you can't compare that way even if the engines are the same as international models (which I somewhat doubt given how long it's taken Mazda) In New Zealand the stated numbers for the AWD (diesel is AWD only) are 5.7l/100km (41.3mpg) compared to 7.4l/100km (31.8mpg) for the 2.5 petrol but like I said that's based on a very different cycle.
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Aug 11, 2018 10:06
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The 40-47 i quoted above is my personal experience  its rated at even higher mpg from Mazda, but this is with the European test cycle.
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Aug 11, 2018 11:27
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Hey I'm replacing the plastic skidpan and the nuts that are supposed to hold the bolts just spin when I turn the bolt. Is that from the oil change place over tightening it? Do you know what I'm talking about? I got it off by taking off part of the fender liner but new nut clip things won't be here for a few days.
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Aug 11, 2018 22:43
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 Here's a pic for reference. That nut shouldn't turn I don't think
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Aug 11, 2018 22:50
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Those are called speed nuts and they are definitely not supposed to spin (they are just tack-welded on and the tack weld breaks from rust and also probably impact guns). You can get them from any car parts store, they are a generic part that tons of cars share. I think Dorman has a few of them in their HELP! line.
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Aug 11, 2018 22:55
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Seat Safety Switch posted:Those are called speed nuts and they are definitely not supposed to spin (they are just tack-welded on and the tack weld breaks from rust and also probably impact guns). Oh well, I ordered the Mazda ones cause I wasn't sure and wanted to get to the parts counter before they closed.. Meanwhile, zip-ties. Yeah :[ But in good news  Corksport aluminum skidplan installed, minus a few bolts due to aforementioned broken body hardware. Sorry bout crappy pic, got sick in middle of install (food poisoning?) so wanted to get it on the ground ASAP due to being only halfway in the garage.
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Aug 12, 2018 00:35
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I'd be interested to know how you like it. I've been mulling over getting one myself.
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Aug 12, 2018 00:53
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hattersmad posted:I'd be interested to know how you like it. I've been mulling over getting one myself. I'm going to give it a test on some Canadian backcountry roads in the near future. Getting all the bolts lined up on the bumper required a bit of finessing due to 12 years of use making not everything line up quite right. Part of it attaches to the frame itself with some nice beefy bolts which is great.
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Aug 12, 2018 01:22
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Paint testing/progress Here's how the black looks in direct sunlight. This is three coats.  Here's the door card at one coat  I need to get better and spraying even coats but it's looking pretty drat good for what I want out of it. I'm still not feeling a full dash removal so I'm gonna tarp and tape off the small section to the left of the wheel and see how that turns out painting it in place.
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Aug 12, 2018 07:18
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Rented an impact driver from Home Depot, took off the nuts blocking the way to my cabin air filter in less than a second. Boy is it dirty in there. There was actually one filter installed, but I think I can put both replacement filters in, but have to do it after dinner. 
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Aug 15, 2018 00:28
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Charles posted:Rented an impact driver from Home Depot, took off the nuts blocking the way to my cabin air filter in less than a second. Boy is it dirty in there. There was actually one filter installed, but I think I can put both replacement filters in, but have to do it after dinner. Should be two, one stacked on the other, first in, slide up, second one in rails on bottom of first. Don’t be afraid to flip and turn them, mine in my 2011 only go one way, the rest is a road to madness in a hot, cramped space.
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