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    Smoking turbo TSB

    They want to put in the ventilation kit as a the first step in trouble shooting the turbo. Once installed, they will want you to look to see if smoke or power loss occurs or is still present. If yes, then they should look to replace the turbo as the next step. Changes are if you are seeing...
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    Mazdaspeed3 warranty extension program (special service program 87, and ssp 86)

    I would take it in and get the turbo/vvt checked. I had a smoking turbo so I brought it in. A few days prior I got the warranty letter, so I told the dealer to take a look at the vvt too. I am only at 28K miles. They put in a new turbo and ventilation kit. They checked the vvt and there...
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    When to change trans fluid

    I just had mine changed out with OEM at the dealership as part of the 30K major maintenance. Seems to be a bit smoother, even when cold here in DC.
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    Smoking turbo TSB

    I go this at the same time and brought my car in for the vent kit (smoking turbo for sure). Car went in today for the kit, we'll see if it fixes the smoke.
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    WTB: One '08 MS3 OEM wheel

    Still looking for one or two good stock gen 1 rims. Anyone in N. Virginia area looking to get rid of theirs, please let me know. Thanks.
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    WTB: One '08 MS3 OEM wheel

    I hit a pothole in DC and now have a bent rim (gotta love the roads here). I am looking for one OEM rim. PM me if you have a clean rim you would like to part with for a fair price.
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    MS3, meet autobahn

    Picked up my MS3 today from Bremerhaven and drove down to Wiesbaden. Wow, this thing is fun to drive on the autobahn :)
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    FS: CP-e Xcel Nano intake *BRAND NEW*

    Dang Kain, I just bought a brand new one two weeks ago. I could have saved 20 bones if had waited two weeks. Local too, doh!
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    MS3 Horn

    I just mounted it in the hole just above the stock horn. So, I have two horns. There is a threaded hole where the autozone low tone fiam horn fits perfect. I screwed it in there. there is a sound clip in the How To section for the same horn.
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    Installed a new Horn last night, what a pain... Fiamm Hwy Blaster

    Did this and took about 1/2 hour total. Nice result. Now my car sounds like it finally went thru puberty.(spin)
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    MS3 Horn

    I put the low tone autozone horn in today. Very easy and sounds like a real horn now.
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    Apology from COBB Tuning

    Thanks and look forward to working with Cobb in the future!
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    What Gas Do You Use?

    93 from Sunoco. The 91 is 2 cents cheaper so I say what the heck and go 93. That is like 1 dollar more a month.
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    Official Metropolitan Gray Mica Thread!

    yes, those are vinz decals.
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    Official Metropolitan Gray Mica Thread!

    added a couple more. Oh, and make sure you REALLY CLEAN the calipers before painting. I have had to repaint once already. Big pain...
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