Recent content by GrasshopperCO

Those wheels are sexy! What sort of wheels are those, minsanity?

Does the Seafoam spray work well with SkyActiv engines? I used CRC Intake Valve cleaner to clean the valves - you spray it through the throttle body and let it heatsoak to get rid of some of the carbon buildup. I only have 12,000 miles on my car and it made a difference, since it's supposedly...

First, take a deep breath and relax. Most people here have been able to drive since before the technology available on our Mazdas now became widespread, so I reckon most of us are used to not having these advanced safety features. I'm still one of them, because I don't have a GT model...I have...

I've researched this issue before (when I had an iPhone 5), and it's more Apple that's causing the problem than Mazda. Most older Android phones have the same issue. It has to do with the bluetooth communication between the phone and the infotainment system...apparently the support there is...

Actually, I'm looking at wheels and tires more from a performance perspective than aesthetics (although, I will admit the steelies are sort of ugly). I think the stock Bridgestones I'm running on are absolute garbage, since they're LRR eco-tires, so I'm willing to sacrifice an MPG or two to have...

Those wheels are sexy....I must find a set in black!

2015 Mazda 3 i Sport Here are some pics of my 2015 Mazda 3: And to answer the question before someone asks...Yes, new wheels and tires are next on my list. :P Mods include a CS SRI, JBR shifter bushings and a tune from OrangeVirus Tuning.

While the new SkyActiv transmission is impressive, it's not a huge departure from traditional autos...so I would guess you could go about 150,000 miles before you would need a rebuild, unless you drive very carefully. It usually comes down to the transmission itself, too...some will seemingly go...

Yeah, the clutch is really touchy :P. It's not that much better in the 3rd gen 3s, but I'd rather have that than just feeling like I'm stepping on a marshmellow haha.

Congrats on the new ride! I fell in love with the 2nd gen 3 the first time I drove one, but I couldn't afford it at the time (I got a 2 instead). Now that I can afford it, I got the 3rd gen 3 :P. I was wondering how your rust problem could crop up after 120k miles, then I saw you live in the...

If you can spring a bit more for the i Sport, I would highly recommend it. The touchscreen is a nice feature to have...it gives the car a much more "premium" feel. That also gives you the option to add navigation later, should you want it (you just have to buy the SD card). While you won't use...

Nice ride, but I have to ask...are the gold bits of your windshield wipers just covers or did you spray paint them?

The Fuelly app is a pretty good tool to track fuel mileage, if the site issue never gets resolved. Mazda isn't listing the 2 on their website anymore, but they aren't listing the CX-3 either, and they ARE releasing that car in the U.S. Like I've said several times before, I'm betting Mazda is...

Have to say I agree here. Unless you're well skilled at doing this sort of thing, the parts and labor needed to get it done with outweigh any potential benefit, in my mind, of making the 3 RWD. For the money it would take to do a custom job, I'd rather just buy a RWD car. I seriously doubt...

So did you end up with the same i SV in the original post, then? It's still a great car, and I'm sure you'll love it! I've really grown fond of the new 3 in the 5 months I've had mine :)