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Welcome to the word of FoMoCo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r46_unyYk8 https://mazdas247.com/forum/t/spongy-brakes-bleeding-doesnt-work.123876410/

It bee a while but this is what I recall as well. It may be possible but difficult to find. The path of least resistance is to simply cut/reconnect a wire. -pre-bending the wire helps a LOT. -double up wire in a drill to twist and make it thicker -do it in sections...

Pretty much every automobile fit this criteria. You'll need to research to find your own answer. Asking in ___ car forum is not a good idea unless you are already leaning towards something and looking for confirmation...

Considering the 2nd gen is mostly face lift, I am 99.99% sure they are directly swappable. Both have air bags in 1st row seats.

@Yo'sDad Thanks to you input, this help opened up my search. https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/37701-headlight-sealant-spar-urethane-vs-opti-coat-2-0-a-31.html#post876930 This is what I've been looking for! But damn it is expensive (as expected) and doesn't help me decide...

Never though of using a urethane being an option! This also goes on crystal clear? And 30 mins cure time seems a bit (too?) long. Will have to look into alternatives. New headlights is not an option for me. GT come with HID headlights (manual leveling servos) and cost a pretty penny to replace.

@pkthomas - any thoughts on what you might do differently with the redo kit? Would you consider finishing with your own 3000 grit and polish before applying more layers of top coat/uv coat and again 3000 grit it, or perhaps using a different UV coat? @Yo'sDad - can I assume "them" refer to...

My '08 headlight covers are pretty oxidized. Seeing some of you folks buffing them to sparking is making me want to tackle it. I've never buffer headlights before but wanted to see what kits you folks are using and how long/well (time duration, not mileage) the rework is holding up on this or...

Gotcha, you are looking to run AS longer into the season to cover the recommend 45-degree switchover temp.

If this is 100% reproducible, I'd take out the (FoMoCo) throttle body, clean it thoroughly, and go through idle relearn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPNnHU6PYbo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNxXM75zJOw https://mazdas247.com/forum/attachments/ms3-tbw-mapping-pdf.210155/

Not sure how long you plan to keep her running but consider adding one of these inline between the trans pump outlet and the trans cooler/temp regulator (note this will add an item with service life). https://www.magnefinefilters.com/

When you waited for the ~3sec, did you hear the fuel pump prime (it is faint but audible in driver seat, pump is under rear passenger seat). Next I'd try to a warm start (again after 3-5 sec wait) with the gas pedal pressed down. These warm starts, can I assume the key was removed from the...

I can assume you did your tire research but why opt for AS 4 series instead of summer when you are planning on dedicated winter tires? Seems like you are trading-off for something that you'll never benefit and expecting an AS to perform like a summer series. But it sounds like anything will...

Suckers are hard to find... Can you try this warm start; turn the key to 'on' position and wait 3 seconds (instead going back to off), then restart -does it start?

I guess my dyslexia is kicking in b/c I just did brakes. Now this got me thinking if mine is different b/c I'm aftermarket pins (previously bought new set with boots) or if b/c these are MS3 calipers? hmmm. Hunter FTW. Did you provide these alignment values to the shop to set or did they set...

I think left (elongated tip) is the Mazda. The pins are pretty universal. If you check out the Mz5 slider pins on Rockatuo, it'll show the full compatibility list -long list of manufacturers (not just models) use the same part. Considering ATE is the OEM brake supplier, I would suspect all of...

LOL. You just unlocked a new chapter in the Drift Bible - The Double Heel-Toe Foot Brake Feint.

It's possible and BITOG has some details comparisons and is the better platform to discuss this, or start another thread so it doesn't clog up OP's thread. Keep in mind the difference between knock-off vs counterfeit vs low QC (more plant issue, contracts are finite, than country of origin)...

Re-reading this, I don't think it's the starter. -If it takes more cranks than usual to start, then the starter is turning. A bad starter would not turn. A long crank is typically indicative of a failing battery (battery's CCA degrade). -Since it did fire up, the starter is out of the...

Always park in a (every so slight) decline and bump-start car? Isn't this why you got a manual :D IIRC, the Mz3 had issues with the ground or positive cable to the starter. Check connection points and trace wire. I'm fortunate to say I've not had many issue with starting the car, except...