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    drivers vent pod

    Search is your friend. Good luck with the install. I saw a group buy for the pre-made pods, on another mazdaspeed forum. http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123693832
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    PLEASE HELP!!!!! 2009 Mazda 3 Steering Wheel Controls

    I am not the one with the issue, I posted that as a reference for the OP.
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    PLEASE HELP!!!!! 2009 Mazda 3 Steering Wheel Controls

    I tested the change in resistance for each button: base (no buttons pressed) = 5.05 KΩ vol+ = 147.1 Ω vol- = 54.1 Ω mode = 1.036 KΩ mute = 2.034 KΩ up = 300.5 Ω down = 561 Ω My car is a MS3 2008 sport. This should let you see if it is just one part or all. Might be able to...
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    Question for the pro's

    I am not 100% sure what you are asking, but if you jumper power from the positive terminal to the remote terminal the amp should turn on. To do this, remove the power wire fuse first, and make sure the other wire, the one to your light is disconnected. Jumper the remote and positive. Then...
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    PLEASE HELP!!!!! 2009 Mazda 3 Steering Wheel Controls

    Me thinks you are screwed.(cabpatch) Better start looking for the part in the steering wheel with the buttons.
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    Engine Failure... I think

    We cannot be sure what happened first, the hole or the drain plug. But my money is that the plug came out, the majority of the oil then drained out the drain hole. The rod then broke a hole in the block. If the dealer is telling the truth on the drain plug, there was no oil for them to drain...
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    Engine Failure... I think

    I agree with everyone else Fight it... I had a friend that had his oil and trans oil changed at walmart. They failed to tighten both plugs. He made it about 20 miles. Walmart bought him a new engine and transmission. If Mazda changed your oil, Mazda is responsible. If you have to, get a...
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    HID kit interferes with FM radio

    I have a DDM kit on my dirt bike, but no radio. Works great! (ughdance) I have been wanting to get a DDM kit for my car, any reviews on it other than the interference? What wattage did you get? What temp? Is it better than stock?
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    wondering what power wire u used...

    My gauge is above the ashtray (between the airbag light, and cig lighter). So I pulled power and light control off the cig lighter.
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    Spare Tire Sub Options

    If you are referring to the JL spare tire box, it is a 10" subwoofer. I have not heard one yet, but I would guess that you get what you pay for. I am not saying I would shell out $500 for one, but for ease of install and sound output it is likely a decent deal. Also the 10W3v3-4 is...
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    MS3 Sport ready for audio upgrade

    Wanted to clarify some things Lets clear some things up here for everyone: Sensitivity – The sound pressure level produced by a loudspeaker, usually specified in dB, and measured at 1 meter with an input of 1 watt or 2.83 volts, typically at one or more specified frequencies. Maximum SPL –...
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    MZ3 / MS3 custom sub enclosure on ebay

    You forgot the most expensive part, research/development time and labor, and that is what drives JL's price up. You are paying for a box that fits right, and sound great. If you paid a stereo shop to make a box like JL's for you, it would cost around $1000. But do it your self and save ALOT.
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    Amp question!

    A 4ohm DVC subwoofer would not work wired parallel (bridged). That would present a 2ohm load, if ran off the rear channels bridged. If ran stereo a 4ohm DVC would work. Also a 2ohm SVC would not work (bridged ohm range is 3 to 8ohms). And the amp is bridgeable (the spec is in the second...
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    Amp question!

    Answer to first question is: Yes Second question Any subwoofer with a rating of 3-8ohm will give you 150wrms for your sub. Do you have an eight yet? If not there are quite a few JL Audio 8w6 subs on ebay. Which would give you 3ohms, and fit in a 0.375 cuft net box. The Elemental designs...
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    headrest size

    Great, looks to be the same, my main concerns were the bottom (due to the speed having "humps" on either side), and the poles. The look to be the same, the measurements I got are similar. Thank you for helping me out. Just FYI for everyone, my car is a 2008 Mazdaspeed3 sport. I will post...
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    Stock Deck Lifespan

    Current electronics stored in a normal environment (minimal moisture, average temps) keep quite well. You should be good to go. Rotus8: I did have a cat pee on a speaker once, never worked again. I was so pissed off... (burn)
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    headrest size

    Anyone able to measure one for me?
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    replacing the headunit to install a new cd player

    If you hook it up directly, you just need to splice some rca cables into your speaker wires as shown in the quick wiring guide. I am not familiar with that LOC, but looks to be plug and play. The two I referenced before have good reviews.
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    replacing the headunit to install a new cd player

    Your amp is built to accept signals up to 10v. Any voltage over that and you risk introducing noise into your amp. The amplified signal would be distorted. Using a LOC would make sure the voltage is in the correct range for the amp. Your factory headunit does not have rca jacks. Your amp...
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