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    New Mazda Logo

    No thanks, I'm good :p
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    New Mazda Logo

    Forget the new logo, I would LOVE an EZ-6 with an electric drivetrain and rotary engine range extending generator.
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    Mazdaspeed Protege Build - Feels Good To Be Back

    Fun tidbit, which I cannot find the reference anymore... Those AXR brackets were designed off the original Racing Beat sway bar brackets for the prototype MP3. During development, Racing Beat came to the conclusion that the sway bar mounting on the subframe wasn't suitable for the upgrade they...
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    What have you done to your CX-9 today?

    LOL, that's an awesome low-tech solution I have this kit in our trunk: https://www.canvasback.com/mazda-cx-9-cargo-liners-br-2007-2014.html
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    What have you done to your Mazda5 today?

    I just had my Mini Clubman totaled out, and I just renewed my insurance policy, too. I dropped collision coverage, and the new policy is half the cost it was before.
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    Aftermarket Exhaust System options for 2010 CX-9?

    My wife's mufflers were fine too, with the exception of the flange connections to the y-pipe. All rusted up at the connection, and weren't coming apart without cutting. The replacements were cost effective enough to just buy the whole lot. Made installation much easier, since I didn't have to...
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    Aftermarket Exhaust System options for 2010 CX-9?

    I used Walker exhaust piping, and ANSA rear mufflers on my wife's 2012, all purchased off RockAuto
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    What have you done to your Mazda5 today?

    It will have a salvage title, yes. But again, the car isn't worth all that much, despite what sentimental value it has for you. Insurance will total loss a car when the repairs value over 75% the value of the vehicle. At best, in excellent condition, the car is worth $2500. 75% of that value...
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    What have you done to your Mazda5 today?

    Being an '07 with 90k miles, it really isn't worth anything, except the low cost of ownership. Take the buyout from insurance and tell them you want to keep the car. Get some used bumper parts off eBay, and drive it for another however many years you want to keep it.
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    Mazdaspeed Protege Build - Feels Good To Be Back

    Nice score!! Those will make the rear end nice and tight. Not sure you "NEED" to 3D scan them. I would think tape measure would be fine, as they aren't critical dimension pieces. They just need to hold the rear sway bar in place towards the bends.
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    What have you done to your Mazda5 today?

    I saw an incident where someone tried doing that and claiming a rear-ender, but the car had a dashcam that caught the driver backing up. Stuff like that convinces me that a dash cam is a requirement these days.
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    2024 CX-30 Getting very low fuel mileage

    I never put any faith in those on-board fuel economy readouts. I always view them as "interesting to know" tidbits. Probably only good for "miles to empty" information. If you are at all interested in actual fuel mileage, the hand calculation using tank fill up gallons and trip miles will be...
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    2024 CX-30 Getting very low fuel mileage

    Sounds like you're reading your fuel economy numbers from the on-board mpg display? The correct method is to hand calculate based on mile driven per tank and how many gallons at fill up. I imagine you'll get vastly different numbers performing the hand calculation.
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    Mazdaspeed Protege Build - Feels Good To Be Back

    Nice! I always did like the Spicy Orange. Interior looks a little crusty. Hope it cleans up good. Body relatively rust free? Looking forward to see what you do with it.
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    What have you done to your CX-9 today?

    I started using that stuff on my Mini. Right after application, it looks great. I'm anxious to see how long it lasts. I'm hoping with another application, it will last through the winter.
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    What have you done to your Mazda5 today?

    With minor suspension mods, the little 5 is a great handler! Looks like you had a fun day (y)
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    Changing HID Bulbs on CX-5 Adaptive Headlights...Help

    The silver "connector" is the HID igniter. To remove it from the bulb, twist firmly to the left and it will pop off. There are two tabs on the bulb that hold it on. The igniter has spring clips that hold it to the bulb. If you try to just pull it off, you'll break something.
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    MAZDA EZ-6 confirmed as a truly global model

    It is a great looking car. But, unfortunately, not coming the the USA unless they can build them somewhere outside China.
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    BMW M2 3.0L I6 and Mazda's 2.5T

    And yet, it makes a HUGE difference....
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