I checked with my dealer and they are still on hold with availability of TBD. Anybody got any inside info as to what's going on? I'd like to stay under warranty for now, but if they won't become available anytime soon I'm tempted to go with cpe. (sad2)
Any news on MS CAI for Speed3??
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Pending CARB approval which they apparently have to go through again after releasing the intake system with the straightener in it.
If you don't live in a state where you must have a CARB sticker on all aftermarket parts, consider the CPE. It's arguably the best CAI on the market anyway.
I just went with the Protoge Garage SRI which is essentially same stuff as the other SRI setups but for less money. I haven't installed it yet but hope to do so before the week is over. Looks like a well made piece so far though.
guy_incognito
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- SS MS3 GT
Do the earlier versions actually have a CARB sticker on it, or are they just CARB approved?
Good question - I would not know the answer as my state does not have CARB requirements on afermarket parts. Actually I should say as far as I know they don't.
I can say for sure there's no inspections where I live in MI and the cops don't check for that kind of stuff.
I can say for sure there's no inspections where I live in MI and the cops don't check for that kind of stuff.
funksilver07
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- 2007 Sunlight Silver Mazdaspeed 3 GT
They all have carb stickers or Mazda wouldn't sell them, you might start checking out the For Sale threads you'll probably find one quicker than waiting on Mazda at this point...less $$$ too.
guy_incognito
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Where is the sticker located? What state are you in? Is your MSCAI the first edition?
mazdaspeedster3
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- Mazdaspeed3. 2008
I know a couple people who have had to call the DC in North Carolina and SHOW the dealership they are actually in stock and available and then have it ordered. For some reason the systems were never updated to show that these are available.
BillTheCat
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When I inquired about thsi with my local dealer a short while back, I seem to remember they wanted $330 for it and could have it within a week. But they said if I installed it myself, they would not honor any warranty on or related to it. I just don't want to pay them an hour or more in labor to install something this simple, so if I am going to void my warranty with an intake, I may get something aftermarket, out of principle. Maybe not. Dunno yet.
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- 2010 Mazda5 GT
Installing this part yourself will NOT void the warranty. Your dealer is misinformed. Check this thread for more info.
Misinformed or blatantly misinforming?
guy_incognito
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Anyone know where the sticker is located?
Is it only put on CAI sold in CA?
I live in CA, but bought my MSCAI through a shop in AZ in 6/07. As far as I can tell, there is no sticker on my CAI, but it should be CARB approved. How would I prove that it is CARB approved if that situation should ever come up?
