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    Looking for OEM taillights in really good condition

    Just as it says, looking for a pair of OEM speed 3 tails, or a place that sells them. (besides mazda) Thanks!
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    burning oil....no smoke?

    Ok, I have just discovered an interesting issue with my MS3. It has never burned oil before, and it has only smoked on startup once. I just checked my dipstick about a week and a half ago and I was about 1/2 quart low. Seemed like no biggie so I just topped it off. However I just checked it...
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    upgraded turbo, who's running what intercooler?

    Hey guys, I am considering getting my motor rebuilt this winter and putting a larger turbo on. (A GT3071). I have a question though. I am looking into intercoolers and which ones would work best for a high boost application, and generally I have found that front mounts are used. I was just...
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    question on thicker oil.

    Here is my question. I am installing a down pipe soon so I am going to try to prevent the smoking issue before it starts. I already have a catch can installed so next I am going to switch to a heavier weight oil. Now I see a lot of people suggesting a 5w-40 oil. Unfortunately I have been to...
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    finally got fuel cut

    well as the title says, I finally witnessed fuel cut on my car. I am running stage 1 cobb with v103 93 octane map. I cut in fourth gear around 5 thousand RPMs. I am buying the fuel pump internals tonight so I have a question for all of you who have done this already. I only have the COBB AP...
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    rota torques 18x8 48 offset

    Hey guys I am looking to buy a set of rota torques 18x8 with 48 offset. I'd really like to use a 235 40 18 tire on these rims, but even after looking through many posts of all different tire and wheel setups I still am not willing to just buy them and hope they will fit. Does anyone have a bit...
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    Fuel pump issues?

    Hey people I have a question about fuel pump rebuild kits. I was recently browsing around certain websites and I have come across information (please tell me if this is old news) that some people are installing the fuel pump internals and are getting less fuel pressure even though they are...
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    Engine rebuild

    Well as the title says I am planning (or hoping to plan) to have my engine rebuilt by a performance shop next winter. I haven't decided exactly who I want to go to yet, so I figured I would ask people who may have already had it done a few questions. First of all, about how much did it cost...
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    oil catch can

    I was thinking of installing an oil catch can to try to save my engine and turbo from any long term damage. I read all of the write ups on the install but wanted some opinions. I was wondering while looking at the catch cans just how important it is to make sure that all hoses and the catch can...
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    reworked turbo

    hey guys, I'm finally starting to notice my car smoking a little more than normal. All I have is an intake and a catback exhaust, and my car produces clouds of smoke at idle. I am looking into getting a reworked turbo from protege garage. The only question I have is with this turbo since it...
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    Knock and Accessport

    Hey guys, I stumbled across a little bit of info regarding this but I wanted to see who else was noticing this. I just flashed about a week ago Cobb's new beta map for the Stage 1 93 octane with the Cobb SRI. I broke the map in correctly over the course of about 100 miles. The map performance...
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    another bolt pattern question

    Ok, im looking to buy some rims. I have them all picked out and my tires as well. I know our bolt pattern is 5x114.3. Only problem is there are 2 bolt patterns for the ms3 listed on this website so it is confusing me. The sizes are first---> 5x100 -...
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    tenzo type M tire fitment.

    Hello, I am buying a set of these rims (tenzo type M) in the spring in an 18X8 rim size. I tried to do some searching and just wanted confirmation that a 225, 45, 18 size tire would be appropriate for correct ftment.
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    Want an opinion on this

    Hey guys, I've been reading up on how to tune our cars and I wanted to know if this is a setup that anyone is running, and/or if it would work. I wanted to get a turbosmart MBC, a fuel cut defender, a down pipe to complete my exhaust, and a dashhawk to monitor my a/f ratios. I already have a...
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    COBB accessport for mazdaspeed 3 for sale - closed

    Hey guys, I am selling my COBB Accessport for the mazdaspeed 3. It has never been married to my ECU, I've only took it out of the box to look at it. So in other words, brand new. I am looking for 600 shipped anywhere in the US, and I will also include a mount for it if you want it for free...
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    greddy TIC with CPE downpipe?

    Does anyone know if the greddy TIC catback will fit with the CPE downpipe? If not, is there any other catted downpipes that would fit with the greddy catback?
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    greddy TIC?

    anybody have any good pictures of the greddy TIC catback on the speed 3? I think i want it but i need to see it on the speed 3.
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    low boost with gauge

    Alright i have a few questions. First is i installed an autometer boost gauge and when i took it for a test run, it said i am running about 12 to 13 psi under full throttle in 2nd and up. however, before it settles down to this pressure, it spikes to sometimes as high as 20! My mazda is stock...
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    Down pipe and boost increase?

    I will be buying an ms3 in about a week. I plan to do some mods starting with either a catback exhaust or a turboback. I used to be into the wrx and I know that on that car an after market downpipe of any kind will cause a slight boost increase. Has anyone had any problems with hitting the...
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