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    Audio system for better sound quality??

    stock sub is a 5 1/4". I took mine out and used the space for my amp. Dont think an 8 will fit under there unless its really thin. Not a lot of room for airspace. I went with a conventional sealed box for my 12 and its easy to take out if I need to. My door speakers are next on my list. They are...
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    ECU Fighting Mods?

    Starting to think I should have bought something else not as smart. This is depressing to read if it actually corrects for all the mods that much!
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    IDRVSLO Updated Pics

    I like those wheels a lot. What finish is on those? I am trying to decide between those and the RSV's. Car looks good with the silver emblems.
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    Engine light and Hesitation

    I have had my Injen CAI on my car for about 4k miles with a Hks bov with no problems. It has been down in the 20's and no cut out for me yet. You sure you didnt get into any water? Just put it back stock and get it replaced if thats all it takes. Maybe it was just a bad mass air from the start.....
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    600$ for Brakes!!!

    Didnt mazda source the brakes for this car off of a volvo of some sort? When I used to be a tech for volvo, we would never turn the rotors. They would wear down without warping. All we did was change the pads until the rotors went out of spec then change them. Regardless, unless its pulsating...
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    Lets see what everyone drove before getting the MS3

    2004 Saleen s281 traded in for MS3 98 lincoln mark viii lsc (still own) 99 F-250 4x4 powerstroke (still own) 84 SVO mustang (still own) 98 Honda accord 92 mustang gt w/ 347 and aluminum heads. (miss this one) other mustangs: 66 coupe, 82 gt hatch, 91 gt AOD, 94 gt 90 thunderbird SC 89 escort...
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    How Much?

    Those look nice. Any chance you know how much they weigh compared to the stock wheels?
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    Black Front Badge (Pics)

    On the front one too?
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    Black Front Badge (Pics)

    Stupid question time: How do you get the badges off to paint them? The back one is adhesive right?
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    how can i tell if im fuel cutting for sure?

    I would say wait until you have a colder night to try to datalog it. It seems like its only happening mostly in colder temps like 40 and lower. Just a thought.
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    Clutch in/clutch out?

    I say to each their own. I have been driving manuals as long as I can remember and I tend to leaave the clutch pedal in at stop lights etc for whatever reason and have only had to replace one throw out bearing/ retainer and it was only because the retainer was a pos design and ford had an...
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    $2 boost controller.

    Thanks for the info. I think you have given me my next mod after I get some sort of boost guage. Keep us informed if the computer starts to change boost pressures.
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    New to my Ms3 questions

    I second checking the rear sway bar. And my clutch pedal has the same feel to it you are describing. Not sure if its normal though. My car just rolled 3k yesterday so I know its not worn. I am going to ask about it when I get my oil changed.
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    2008 Mazda Speed 3 Shifting

    I can drive mine great at full throttle but when leaving stop lights etc, this car makes me feel like I have a learners permit sometimes. lol It's only the 1-2 shift that gets me.
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    STOCK BIPASS VALVE tested.

    I will take my stock one back off tomorrow and test it. I guess I really have not revved it past 5600 or so lately. I will tonight and compare tomorrow with the HKS on it. If I have time, I might dyno it tomorrow. Been wanting to before I add anything else to it.
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    When do you need a Reflash?

    I am sure a reflash would help us quite a bit but we are currently SOL on tuners as far as I know, unless you get the standback or something like that. I am waiting on something to come out thats user friendly before I get too crazy with mods and turning up the boost.
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    STOCK BIPASS VALVE tested.

    I dont have the kit to do the recirc right now. Just changed it cause I kind of thought the hks was bleeding off boost at part throttle. Most of what I heard was the CAI, so I dont think I have any problems.
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    STOCK BIPASS VALVE tested.

    I switched out my HKS SSQ yesterday for the stock bypass valve just to stop the stumbling etc.. I dont really think I could tell a difference other than its boring without the BOV. lol
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    Clutch Engagement

    I will check it out while i'm off for Christmas. It's only the one under the battery area that loosens up right? I thought the problems with that were fixed on the 08 models. I will get the rear mount after I recover from the holiday expenses. I might do the epoxy mod for kicks while I wait...
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    Clutch Engagement

    Since I have only driven one speed 3 I need to know if this is normal or something I need to check up on. At low speed like stop and go traffic everytime I start letting the clutch out (rolling or stopped) I get this solid clunk. No audible noise just feel it. Seems like the motor mounts to me...
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