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    Help, think just damaged my dash!!! suction mount

    hey nxt, how long did it take for you to see store improvement? I'm thinking the cleaner and protectant wont make a difference. and since im OCD i have two rings next to each other. lol
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    Help, think just damaged my dash!!! suction mount

    Oh boy, new iottie suction mount. Love the mount, but wanted to change position, now there is a nice donut ring spot on the soft touch dash that seems that will be there for quite some time. The ring area, about a 2.5 inch circle 3/8 thick is now a slicker shinier spot. The gel combined with...
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    Manual Shifting the Automatic 2.5 AWD

    do any of you have a slight delay/lag when shifting in manumatic mode? its definitely there, maybe just aboit a half a second or more, but never had tgat with my mazda3. interested to find out, thanks
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    Power Seat Upgrade to 8 way? Please Help

    is there a part number for what I'll need? and would the fact the I have manual lumbar adjustment throw a wrench in the works?
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    Power Seat Upgrade to 8 way? Please Help

    Hey All, traded in my 2008 Mazda3 for the '14 CX-5 touring AWD last month. Just find the driving position a bit off for me. Didn't realize there was a different power seat on touring then the GT. The function that is missing, (being able to raise thigh area without raising whole butt) is one...
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    Mazda 3 brake pressure, energy, click sound

    I just noticed something on my '08 mazda3 HB sport. If I depress the brake pedal all the way to the floor, at the very bottom i hear a little click, then the brake pedal has pretty much no pressure, until the brake is almost totally released, then the pressure comes back. But, if you dont let...
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    From 17" to 16" rims?, please help with any knowledge

    Still not sure what to do. While waiting for rims, I've been hearing that factory warranty may be affected because of the tire change to non OEM size. Also, insurance company may need to be updated and OK change too. Just to change tires!! crazy, was thinking the continental DWS'. now may...
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    From 17" to 16" rims?, please help with any knowledge

    hey vlad, any updates/pics on the rims?
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    From 17" to 16" rims?, please help with any knowledge

    sure, no rush.. not even definite on downsizing, when you get a chance, post them and i'll let you know, thanks, grandeson
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    From 17" to 16" rims?, please help with any knowledge

    vlad, can you attach some pics and let me know what you are asking? please take pics of the scratches and curb marks. thanks, Grandeson
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    From 17" to 16" rims?, please help with any knowledge

    see some that are 6.5" and others are 7". Not really sure if they both will fit or not, or it would limit my tire selection. also have no idea what an offset is. Thanks for all your help so fare. Grandeson
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    From 17" to 16" rims?, please help with any knowledge

    Thanks Not a "sporty ride" !! LOL, well coming from pickup trucks and the like, its alot different then the others. Thanks for info though. As long as it doesnt feel too "off" as far as handling goes, I think I may go for it. Now do I just have to find a 16" rim with 5 lugs? Are there any...
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    From 17" to 16" rims?, please help with any knowledge

    Thanks Not a "sporty ride" !! LOL, well coming from pickup trucks and the like, its alot different then the others. Thanks for info though. As long as it doesnt feel too "off" as far as handling goes, I think I may go for it. Maybe check the bay for trial wheels, thanks again. Grandeson
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    From 17" to 16" rims?, please help with any knowledge

    Hi all, I have a 2008 Mazda3 hatch with the 17" rims and 205/50/17. Problem is, last winter wife was driving and a winter pot hole got the best of her tire and rim. Was thinking of trying to get more meat on the feet so to speak, and dropping down to a 16" rim and then changing to a 205/55/16...
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