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    Manual Mode- Downshift?

    Here, here! I love my 3!
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    New Summer 2014 Mazda3 Wheels On Order

    Wow, that's a pretty heavy OEM wheel! I just hope my OZ Racing wheels hold up to the beat up roads around here. They're supposed to be stronger than normal gravity-cast wheels, but I'm still nervous. I'm hoping to get them on in a couple of weeks.
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    CorkSport intake

    I asked the question of CorkSport in their forum on this site. The dyno is for the 2.5L, but it was done on a different dyno that measures power differently and results in lower numbers. Apparently MUCH lower numbers, as it's about 30 hp less than their OEM exhaust dyno. However, the power...
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    New Summer 2014 Mazda3 Wheels On Order

    For now I'm just using up the OEM tires as my summer tires. Once those are worn out, I'll have to decide what tires to go with. I like the look of some wider rubber, like the P235 tires my Focus had, but you don't gain much real-world driving grip going wider, and it will hurt fuel efficiency...
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    Incredibly Harsh and Bumpy Ride? Am I crazy?! ~ TEST DRIVE

    Wow, I couldn't disagree with that more. This car actually has rather good steering feel for a modern car, especially for one with fully electric power steering. The reviewers have commented on this, as well. I suppose the harshness of the suspension depends on what you're used to driving...
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    Test Drive Impressions

    I think just about every automatic sold in the U.S. has had that learning technology for at least 10 years.
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    New Owner Orlando, FL!

    Nice cars!
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    Incredibly Harsh and Bumpy Ride? Am I crazy?! ~ TEST DRIVE

    Have you driven more than one? There's always the possibility that there was something wrong with that one. I moved from a 2012 Focus Titanium hatchback with the Titanium Handling Package, and the ride was firmer on that car than on my new 3, although I still wouldn't describe it as harsh...
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    New Summer 2014 Mazda3 Wheels On Order

    Hopefully soon, if the weather ever improves!
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    20B 5spd '90 in Okinawa!

    Very nice. One of the coolest cars ever.
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    First mod?

    Does window tint count? :) That was my first, although I bought my OZ Racing summer wheels first, but they haven't been on the car, yet. Hopefully in a couple of weeks. My CorkSport intake is on its way right now. After that, sometime later this year or maybe early next, will be their...
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    Carrying a bicycle

    I've thought about that, but I don't particularly want a trailer hitch on the back of my car. I do plan to go this route for my wife's MKX, which has the trailer hitch already.
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    Power and Torque gains for 2014 Mazda3s (2.5L) Intake?

    Thank you, Darrick. I see that my intake shipped, too! Now if the weather can just warm up finally, maybe I can install it before June.
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    Show Me Your Wheels

    That will have to wait a bit for me. I don't have my new summer-only wheels on, yet. That won't be happening for a few more weeks.
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    Power and Torque gains for 2014 Mazda3s (2.5L) Intake?

    CorkSport, I recently ordered your new 2014 Mazda3s (2.5L) intake. I'm curious to know what the gains are. The dyno graph that's on your site for that intake appears to be for a 2.0L engine based on the power outputs.
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    CorkSport intake

    I'm not sure about the power gain--that dyno they have appears to be for the 2.0L engine. I asked them about it on Facebook, but didn't hear anything back. I'm assuming the power gain will be at least comparable to the 2.0L. Then again, we all know about assuming.
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    CorkSport intake

    I like molesting my cars! :)
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    Detroit Belle Isle Mazda Corral: May30 - June1, 2014 We're on the Island!

    Thanks. I'll just skip Sunday. I would have liked to have seen the Pirelli World Challenge race in person, but I don't feel like going just for that and having to park with the peasants. :) I'll go Friday and Saturday, instead.
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    CorkSport intake

    I just ordered mine, red silicone, red filter, black MAF, and black clamps. I'll probably kick myself for spending the money later, but I wanted to get this with some tax return money. I had a CorkSport intake on my 2005 Mazda3, and I liked it.
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    Carrying a bicycle

    I noticed scratches on my 2012 Focus. I like the idea of a blanket. I'll have to remember that. I'll also have to find a cheap blanket!
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