Recent content by dp-r

There a product called "Black Chrome" sold at most autoparts stores. It is a black bottle with a chrome label the size of a ketchup bottle. It is for black rubber mouldings and plastics. I've used it and it is OK.

Looking at this picture I see some interesting things: A) Look at the studs where the DP attaches to the turbo. See how they have a "notch" in the middle. IIRC Driver311 and others have mentioned breaking the bolts while swapping DP. I see how that would happen. B) Look under the...

Get a lawyer involved. You give the attorney a "retainer" which is like a deposit to show him you mean business. When the case is settled the dealer pays for the attorneys fees and you get your retainer back, with a new turbo on your car. That simple.

I'm not saying it is the most problematic car but the MZR engine does seem to have a problem with turbo seals. Don't get me wrong, I believe the speed3 is the best sport compact out there. I know all car have issues. I took a peek at a popular Honda forum and I saw a lot of things going on with...

That is what I'm hoping but no one knows for sure. There are rumors of a "bad batch" of turbos but have Mazda acknowledged this officially? Seems I have 2 choices: get the MS3 and deal with the recalls, TSBs, CELs, turbo seals, rattles and squeaks or get a slower car with a bit more...

Give up the turbo power? That IS the reason I'm buying this car. .....on a side note: I negotiated a '08 GT down to $23,417.00 (285 over invoice + $635 destination charge) only to be met with $899.60 in dealer fees !!!!!! (idhitit)

Hummmm.....I wonder if the 2008.5 would have the turbo seals issue corrected? I like the gray interior trim pieces better than the black ones but I am willing to overlook that if the smoking issue ifs finally fixed.

Beaviss: I have 3 dealers calling me every single day. I don't care, let them wait 'till I'm ready.... Mid Life Crisis: I think that is a good one. Let's see who responds. dommo_g: I would never, never, EVER buy a caliber and that is MY OPINION.

Hello everyone. I have been browsing the forums for like 2 months now and I have learned a lot by reading your threads and I have lost some IQ points for reading some stupid s*** too, LOL! Anyway, I'm about to get a speed3 but men those smoking exhausts and those bad turbo seals sure have me...