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    mazda tune shops in southern cali

    Maybe a bit out of your way, but Tri-Point Motorsports in the San Fernando Valley is a Mazda specialty tuner, mostly with RX cars. However, they did an ECU upgrade, recoding of the ignition/alarm, and fuel mapping for a Miata my family owned. They should be able to help you out.
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    Springs (Stock or RB)

    Is there a size-able difference between the stock and H&R springs. I know its a pretty heavy drop. Is anybody running those springs with 215/45/R17s? Any rubbing? Thanks for the quick reply.
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    Springs (Stock or RB)

    Hey Guys Wondering if any of you know how to tell the difference between the stock Mazda springs and the racing beats. I'm thinking of lowering the car, either with H&R springs or those from Racing Beat and the ones under the car are red, which I presume isn't stock. Thanks
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    Bike rack for MP3

    Hey guys, Odd question as most of the questions we have on here are related to performance and maintenance issues. But i was curious if anyone on here had a trunk mounted rack that didn't interfere with our spoilers? I'm looking for a 2/3 bike trunk mount. I'd prefer to stay away from the roof...
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    Starter electrical issue

    Starter problems Jax Check your grounds. Found out that the bracket bolted to the transmission case and engine block did not allow enough current to flow. Turns out that this burned out the ground to the clutch relay and the car would act like the clutch wasn't engaged during a start...
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    Starter electrical issue

    Jax I'm having similar issues with my car as we speak. This issue is temperature sensitive for me as well. I have been able to leave the hood open and let the engine cool down for a while and the car will struggle to start, but starts none the less. I have been a bit skeptical to the cause, the...
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    Replacing Stock Sub in MP3

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    Replacing Stock Sub in MP3

    Hey all, Many of you have probably replaced the stock bass tubes in your trunks for something that is louder and better sounding. I was wondering if those of you who have replaced your subwoofers with non-stock units could post pictures of your trunks in this. I'm considering getting rid of...
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    Timing belt tensioning help

    Hello all, I own a Mazda MP3 and currently I've been having some issues with the chirping of the belts and gas mileage and I'm almost certain that it has to do with the timing belt needing to be adjusted. I've searched the forums and outside of the community but can't find any how-to to...
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    Parking brake won't engage

    Thanks Keon...I guess I wasn't paying much attention to it as it didnt actually say rear brake caliper install. Assumed that when they said switching out the pads thats all they were doing. I'll go ahead and delete the posting.
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    How to: install new brake calipers/big brake kit

    How to: install new brake calipers/big brakes. Step 6: Push the caliper away from the discs. You only have two bolts to undo, both call for a 14mm socket. The bottom bolt is pictured in the previous post as the last picture. It can also be seen in this next thumbnail. The top bolt can be...
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