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    Needing new brakes

    My 04 MS3 5dr is ready for some brakes. I am getting sqweaking in reverse when I hit the brakes. Any recommendations on someone around Charlotte NC that would be good to take it to? Price??? I don't race mine but I drive it aggressively to and from work. ;)
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    04 MS3 sqweaking noise

    When I ride down the road I can hear a sqweaking noise coming from the rear of the car when I go over bumps. What should I check? I pushed down on the bumper to make the car bounce some to try to duplicate the noise and I cant. It only does it going down the road. I can hear it inside and...
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    Waxing?

    What do you guys use to wax your MS3s? Just put in my 2 weeks at work and I have a nice paid 2 week vacation before my new job so I think the 3 will get a wax job. What brand/type of wax and what applicators?
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    Sqweaking from rear of 04 3 5 dr

    I have a sqweaking noise coming from the rear of my 5 door. I jumped on the back bumper and it didnt sqweak so I dont think it is the suspension. You can hear it inside and outside the car when I drive, especially when I go over bumps. Any ideas?
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    Oil Leak 2004 Mazda 3

    I have an 04 Mz 3 with less than 60k miles on it. I just starting noticing small quarter sized drops of oil on my garage floor. I took it to my guy that does my oil changes to make sure it's not the filter or the oil pan leaking. Neither one are leaking. Seems to be a seal going bad. The...
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    Replacing OEM tires

    Ok guys. I finally have to replace my OEM tires on my 04 Mazda 3 5 door. What do you guys recommend if I am looking for a 205/50/17 replacement for under $150. The Kumho ECSTA seems to be the best bet but I wanted to confirm. (poke)
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    Which tire??

    I have a pretty much stock Mazda 3 and I need to get some new tires for it. I have looked at Tire Rack and should I get All-seasons or what? Also any brand better than others? I would like to stay around $100 a piece if at all possible.
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    Anyone in NC???

    Anyone in the Charlotte area on here? I have a 04' stock MZ 3 5 dr. I am looking to put a CAI, exhaust and a short shifter on by summer. Any recommendations on good shops in the area? Websites? Places for installation?
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    Where to buy

    I want to get the shark fin antenna for my 04 Mazda 3. Also how hard is it to install HIDs in the 04 5 door? Whats the best place to get these?
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    Suggestions for beginners

    Hey Fellas I have had my 04 2.3 Mazda 3 for a yr and 1/2 now and I am in the position to start doing some upgrading. What do you guys recommend to do first? Exhaust? CAI? Sway bars? Short Shifter? All I have done so far is some audio upgrades. looking for some performance tips.
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