Recent content by 3ric

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    Mazda Project 2012 Image Progress Thread!

    Awesome wheels and stance. Well done.
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    My 2012 Skyactiv Hatchback

    How about a picture? I don't see myself tweaking my exhaust, as I find the road noise loud enough. I do however, like the look of the new tip. Jealous of the '87 RX-7 though. I had a 1991 RX-7 (non-turbo) that was an absolute blast.
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    Exhaust-ed

    I would like to replace the muffler and tip on my 3 Skyactiv. I like the look of aftermarket exhausts, but I'm not fond of the sound. Any reccommendations? Not really looking for performance, just appearance.
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    Had a G8

    I traded my 2009 Pontiac G8 GT for a 2012 Mazda3 i Touring w/ Skyactiv about 3 weeks ago. Obviously it's a big change, but I'm happy with my decision. The lowest mpg I've gotten so far is 32 mpg in mixed driving and the highest is 36.3 highway (w/ a strong headwind). I had to ditch the G8...
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    skyactiv review. sortof.

    I've had my 3 i Touring 5 door w/ Skyactive for about 3 weeks now. I will admit that it's weak from a dead start, but above 40 mph it's a blast. I've taken two trips between Houston and Austin w/ my wife and kid and a strong head-wind. Drove between 70-80 the entire way and still pulled down...
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