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    Springs (Stock or RB)

    Hey Guys Wondering if any of you know how to tell the difference between the stock Mazda springs and the racing beats. I'm thinking of lowering the car, either with H&R springs or those from Racing Beat and the ones under the car are red, which I presume isn't stock. Thanks
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    Bike rack for MP3

    Hey guys, Odd question as most of the questions we have on here are related to performance and maintenance issues. But i was curious if anyone on here had a trunk mounted rack that didn't interfere with our spoilers? I'm looking for a 2/3 bike trunk mount. I'd prefer to stay away from the roof...
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    Replacing Stock Sub in MP3

    Hey all, Many of you have probably replaced the stock bass tubes in your trunks for something that is louder and better sounding. I was wondering if those of you who have replaced your subwoofers with non-stock units could post pictures of your trunks in this. I'm considering getting rid of...
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    Timing belt tensioning help

    Hello all, I own a Mazda MP3 and currently I've been having some issues with the chirping of the belts and gas mileage and I'm almost certain that it has to do with the timing belt needing to be adjusted. I've searched the forums and outside of the community but can't find any how-to to...
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    How to: install new brake calipers/big brake kit

    Tools required: Hydraulic Jack (2 ton floor jack preferred) Jack stand Wheel stops 21mm lug nut wrench Socket wrench with (8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm) Flat head screwdriver Collecting reservoir Paper towels (lots of them for cleaning up the brake fluid) Step 1: Begin loosening up the lug nuts Step...
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    Parking brake won't engage

    So a few days ago I went and installed new brake pads on my car. I went with the HAWK HPS. In taking off the pads, we are called to release the parking brake cable from the caliper. After finishing the job I reseated the cable and now the parking brake no longer has any grip. My hope is its...
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    My parking brake no longer engages

    So a few days ago I went and installed new brake pads on my car. I went with the HAWK HPS. In taking off the pads, we are called to release the parking brake cable from the caliper. After finishing the job I reseated the cable and now the parking brake no longer has any grip. My hope is its...
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    My rim paint is coming off!

    Hey guys, I still have the original rims on the car and just recently I got a bit of curb rash on one of the "arms" of the rim and now the rim paint is coming off all over the rim. Do you guys have any recommendations on what to repaint it with, or what to stop the paint from peeling any...
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    Grinding in 1st gear at rpm 1k-2.5k

    Ive been noticing that since I changed out the motor mounts in my car that the car seems to either grind roughly or vibrate pretty harshly after engaging the clutch in 1st gear and getting the car to start pulling. One of my CV's is torn and it is in on the to-do list, however, is this sound...
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    MP3 CD Player

    Well, as some of you may have seen my last post in regards to questions about the MP3. I bought the MP3 used with 51,000 miles for 6750 today. The engine mounts do need to be replaced as do a few other things. Otherwise I think most would agree I got the car for a very good price. I did notice...
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    Mp3 Questions

    Hey to all you MP3 owners out there. I've got a question, this afternoon I test drove an MP3, I'm very interested in the car and will probably buy. However, upon further detail of the car I noticed that when starting the car, in idle, and in rpm range 1000-3500 the cars front end and dash shake...
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