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C.smock - I really don't want that rubbing with people in the back etc. I really like the Rota DPTs and G-force which come in 17X8. Would you recommend going with the 17X8 vs. the Rota P1s in 18x8 if I want to use the 2" springs?

Can anyone please tell me the correct Hawk High Performance Street rear brake pad part number to run on a 2007 Mazda 3 2.0L i-touring sedan? I am getting conflicting information from various sources. Most dealers list it as: HB571F.605 I was told this was incorrect, an error on Hawk's data...

CoonDog, Curious about your wheel and tire setup, as well as any suspension mods you have done. Is your car lowered running those 18X8 Rota P1s? Also, what tire make/model/size is that? I'm looking at getting either 17X8 Rota DPTs or G-Force, or the 18X8 P1s. Did you have to roll your...

It was fixed July 3rd - so does that mean I can go back to the dealer and have them redo it with the updated parts?

Yea, I know....more hoping it worked for someone else lol. Yup, like that from the start. I'll be making a call to the dealership, will let you know what they say.

I have a 2007 Mazda3 I-Touring 2.0L 5 speed sedan. I recently blew the third gear synchronizer and third gear itself (entire repair paid for under my extended warranty thankfully - new snychronizer, new third gear etc). I remember reading somewhere that this is a common breakdown for the...

C. Smock - I've got a 2007 Mazda 3 i and wanted to know a few things about your setup. I see you are running the Megan 2" drop springs with an 18" wheel size (is that right?). If that's wrong, what size wheel do you have, and what exact tire and size are you running? Do you experience any...

Wow, that's pretty bad for dust....didn't realize it was so much more. The OEMs are pretty good in general, but I thought the Hawk HPS would be a huge improvement in performance. Maybe its not so much of an improvement after all.

I think I'm going to go with the Centric black's, the Hawk HPS pads, and Goodridge SS lines. As for rim and tire size, that's a tough call, because I do want to get involved with competition AutoX. I guess I could get a larger size rim and tire for track days and "fun" autoX, and then use the...

Hey Major, I'm just about ready to place an order for rotors, pads, ss brakelines and a few other things. Question on the standard Centric Rotors - any big difference between them and the Cryo-Stop rotors (also made by Centric)?

What calipers are you using Major.....OEM's?

Major Error, what diameter tire are you running? I'm buying new tires and rims too, and was wondering if I should go bigger or not, especially since I want to lower the car a little, keeping in mind I want to autoX and track. I currently have the OEM rims with Goodyear Eagle F1s 205/55-16 size...

That's what I was worried about Major Error....I guess its the tradeoff for performance. What's the shelf life for an OEM rotor on a Mazda 3 sedan when running those HP+??? I'm thinking it would be best to get new rotors to go with the new pads, and I've read good things about the Centric...

I've been doing tons of research on new pads, and I am surprised at how quickly many people's OEM pads are wearing out. I have a 2007 Mazda 3 Sedan with 69,000 miles and I have YET to replace the pads (and that's with two track days recently). I now want to get new pads all around (and bleed...

I called my local dealer about this today for my 2007 Mazda 3 I Sedan, and I was told the OEM brake pads are Semi-Metallic. Dealer also said he is not aware of ceramic being used by Mazda right now.

Thanks everyone for the feedback! Bigjae1976 - I was thinking along those lines too Major Error - after taking her stock to the track (with Goodyear Eagle F1s) I was very impressed with how the car handled with zero modifications. Your advice makes sense Strobe Media - 50,000 miles were put...

Has anyone out there installed the F2 Cold Air Intake on their Mazda 3 sedan 2.0 L manual? I've read "The Bean Soldier's" mod sticky, and he concluded the best option is the F2 CAI over the Fujita CAI and AEM CAI. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.....

First time poster here, and I need help from the forum. (hi) I have a 2007 Mazda3 /4 door sedan / 5 speed / I-touring /with the 2.0 L engine. It is completely stock, with about 69,000 miles on it, and it is my daily driver and only vehicle. I just started taking her out for open track days...