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    $500 a month for a Mazdaspeed3?

    +2 on this point as well. Whatever you do, walk in with financing in your back pocket. Be it through Mazda, a CU, or other bank. Also, go to another dealer.
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    Who can weld aluminum in IL at a good price

    I'd call dedicated fabrication shops and see if they can't just offer the time or otherwise recommend a place. People in the know, know. No contacts via your HVAC crowd?
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    Mazdas247.com OFFICIAL Addiction Thread!

    Addiction? What addiction?
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    Anyone's timing belt snapped and bent valves?

    If you're not the original owner, it should have been replaced about 100k miles ago. You shouldn't be surprised it failed.
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    Idle, terrible humming while going 20+mph, please help

    It's not always the case that the "wiggle test" nor the turning is the issue. I replaced my front bearings prior to the winter and the only indication was an over 20 mph "wop" noise. Once I took the bearing off - no slack in it - it made plenty of noise just rotating it. Get yourself some...
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    Question re: new plugs and wires

    There are only two wires and two coil packs (which generally aren't replaced unless you have other issues). The long reach plugs: everyone has had different experiences based on their setups and expectations.
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    ATF in a Manual Transmission?

    Well, I've *never* been able to find it at any parts store. From what I gathered, the stores only have the Penzoil Synchromesh flavor (less the FM component). I know some people have been able to find it, but in the 5-10 stores that I casually check to see if it's sitting on the shelf when I...
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    IAC Valve Pro'5

    It's mounted to the bottom of the TB. You need to remove the throttle body to do any decent attempt at a cleaning. Watch the screws as they're soft (zinc/bronze) and you may end up stripping them.
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    ATF in a Manual Transmission?

    Go to your GM Dealer, and ask for AC Delco Part 10-4014 (GM #88900399). It's the Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid + FM (Friction Modified). And along with considering changing your master/slave cylinders, try to adjust your clutch pedal. It needs a tweaking after a while as other...
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    Protege5 stopped running this weekend :(

    Define testing a fuel pump outside of the tank....
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    My Engine is Crooked

    What brand was this damper? Where did it fail? The damper itself or themount?
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    WTB: CoilPacks & Wires

    If price is an issue, check out the prices at your local Autozone. The Duralast packs are identical to the Mazda ones (same manufacturer, markings, Made in Japan, etc).
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    FS - Stock shifter, bushings, AEM Filter, Crank Pulley

    What's the price on just the filter?
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    Powder coater

    Well, fair enough...... ....but I think my observation is still valid :)
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    Powder coater

    Try this guy: www.mirrorlook.com (he could at least refer you to a place)
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    Powder coater

    The level of sarcasm around these forums lately is even too much for *me* to bare...yeesh
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    200 Lap Team Endurance Race

    What's the deadline to sign up?
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    Caravan to ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPERS: All Mazda Meet 06.05.10

    I just show up for the free coffee, read the articles, and other extravagances.
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    Caravan to ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPERS: All Mazda Meet 06.05.10

    Jeebus; June? I don't even know what I'm doing tomorrow....
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    Road force balancing

    Levin Tire (NW Indiana, ya'll...) http://www.tiredealersites.com/46322/default.asp?ID=243&PageData=28646&P=0 (went to the Hammond shop. 6901 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD HAMMOND, IN 46324 Manager: Ron Redard Phone: (219) 228-1227 Fax: (219) 845-9250 The Highland shop also has a Hunter machine.
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