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    AWR Passenger motor mount for MS3

    Hi just bought all the mounts needed by MS3s (tired of wheel hop,etc) but I have no idea on how to remove psgr. side stock mount. Any links to a previous removal would be appreciated. Yes, I did a search on this site and nothing came up (every other HOW TO came up). So pleeeeeeeeeease help. Thanks
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    AWR Passenger motor mount install

    Hi just bought all the mounts needed by MS3s (tired of wheel hop,etc) but I have no idea on how to remove psgr. side stock mount. Any links to a previous removal would be appreciated. Yes, I did a search and nothing came up on this. So pleeeeeeeeeease help. Thanks
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    Mazdaspeed 3 rear camber adjustable plates???

    Hello Went to get my alignment today and was told that right rear (psgr. side) was off and could not be adjusted to spec because the Mazdaspeed camber plates are not adjustable. Im off by a half of a degree but Im picky. I knew they were not adjustable. I started looking and found some camber...
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    Symptoms of side mount going out?

    I too have heard that squeeky noise driving gently as you mentioned. I took the car to the dealer and they went over the whole front suspension and tighten EVERY SINGLE BOLT, NUT, SCREW, ETC. All fixed now. YOu should check that.
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    DEALER HORROR story

    Im worried about the potenial damage The engine sounds fine, no clicking, or clanking, rattles etc. The oil pan always has some oil left even with this massive leak. Yeah, you are right in the future this could be a problem. I hope the promblem(s) surfaces during the warranty period. The...
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    DEALER HORROR story

    Went to dlr for oil leak fix coming from the oil pan. Dlr said no problem will be a quick fix. Got a loaner. A real bad car from Enterprise. Seems that every time I go to the dlr, Enterprise always gives me a car that has at least 35000 miles on it and it is smelly. That is another story...
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    08 MS3 TSB relating to fuel and pump question

    you upgraded your fuel pump?? when you upgraded your fuel pump, you bought one after market?? if so which one?? brand etc was it an easy install?? thanks
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    08 MS3 TSB relating to fuel and pump question

    Went to the dealer to deal with an oil leak form the oil pan and asked about the TSB. They were aware of it and said that since my car did not display any symptoms (despite the fact that my vin and build date Fall into the TSB) recommednded that I DO NOT RE-FLASH the ECU. They believe if it...
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    OIL LEAK spotted 08MS3 Do you have one?

    Car is in the dlr, they told me it was from the oil pan. they were really cool and let me see it. they had given me oil dye and told me to drive it around for a few months back in feb of 08. i did and brought it back. no charge for the dye.
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    SU MM vs. TRZ MM ( softer street bushings on both)

    I would also like an answer, yeah im in the same boat and cant decide. what ever happened to the new new cpe mm??
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    OIL LEAK spotted 08MS3 Do you have one?

    Oil leak sptted by oil pan corner facing fire wall. small leak that would form a droplet right under where the tranny and engine come together. Is this common???? the car has 4700 miles I've had it for almost 10 months. Please let me know if this is common. Is it under a re-call, tsb, etc...
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    AccessPORT Firmware Update for the MS3 is Available.

    Octane? What octane? Be very careful when choosing 93 octane. I can't speak for the rest of the country, but her in S. Fla. 93 is available (or at least advertised) at the pumps. BUT THIS DOES NOT mean that it is 93. On my former performance car I had to use the 90-91 octane map (even when I...
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    MS3 Springs installed noise from front end. Is this normal??

    Yes, the springs were placed correctly. The thicker ones go in the front and the thinner coiled go in the rear. This installer is a friend of mine. Known him for years. Just cant believe he was so careless and he did not notice he damaged it?? wow, tough call I noticed the endlinks were...
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    MS3 Springs installed noise from front end. Is this normal??

    bad end link the installer broke the passenger side end link. It is that vertical metal rod that runs along the strut. how could you bust that end link and not notice??? It is very loose and wiggly. New one arrives friday for a saturday install. My installer was eating nice, soft, warm...
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    MS3 Springs installed noise from front end. Is this normal??

    YES, they are the correct springs. The ID number on the springs identifies them as the GRMS8ML25. This the part number for the MS3. I am stumped. I can guess the springs are defective. I need help. Thanks
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