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Go with the manufacturer recommendations, they know what they're talking about. More specifically, because the Skyactiv Engine platform uses direct injection it can run a higher compression without detonation due to the charge cooling effect of fuel atomizing within the combustion chamber. The...

Mine has 175,000 miles and counting, with no major issues to speak of. As long as it's working right you shouldn't worry about it as long as the price is right and it drives well. One caveat, I'm in the US so a lot of those miles are highway, but honestly there's not a ton that can go wrong with...

Update! I grabbed an 1107 and it was far too large, so I traded it in for an 1108 (the GM and Mustang cap) and it fits perfectly and seals well with the thicker gasket.

I just got done using the Motive Brake Bleeder kit with the 1101 universal adapter to bleed my brakes. It worked out OK, and got the job done, but I'm sure there is a better fitting cap. It was a gigantic PITA to get set up. I'm thinking the 1107 or 1108 cap might work well, but haven't gotten...

I got a set of Touring Alloys with tires for $450. Ask around and you can probably find a set for a similar amount.

As a metallurgical engineer, I agree that should not have any effect on strength.

Has anyone powdercoated their stock Alloy wheels? I was thinking of getting this done, but wondering about what I should expect for cost and what I should look for in a quality powdercoater. I like the look of a darker wheel on my Liquid Silver 2, but wanted to check if there was anything I...

2012 Mazda 2 Sport Mileage - 31,000 and change Daily Driver - Yes, mostly highway commuting Race - Yes, infrequent Autocross, more frequent once I get some proper tires. Long road trips - Yes, I drive it all over Southern California, up to San Francisco (and down PCH), out to Las Vegas. It's my...

Picked up a beautiful set of OEM Touring Alloys from EF9 this past weekend. Picked up a nice set of OEM tires from him as well. Once I wear down my current tires I'll swap everything over and wrap my steels in something a little stickier. Thanks to everyone that responded, here and in my PMs.

You should probably check your brake pads for wear and your lines and fittings for any leaks and top off as needed. The fluid won't drop much unless you have either a leak or a change in volume (in either the brake caliper cylinders or the clutch cylinder). Leaks would need to be addressed and...

Looking for a set of stock wheels, preferably steelies, for Autocross weekends. I posted this thread in WTB, but no responses so far. I thought I'd ask here. If anyone has swapped out their rims and has some extras they're looking to unload I will take them off of your hands. I'm just looking...

Probably too easy, but did you hit the window lock by mistake? I've done that before and it's hard to tell if its engaged or not.

I would use mine for a bike rack and perhaps a small race trailer (four tires and a small toolbox, not a racecar obviously). My only concern would be the towing prohibition in the owners manual, that may give you some warranty issues. You obviously want to limit the amount of weight you pull...

Is anyone running 14" x 6" wheels? I was reading through the 2014 SCCA Solo rules for H Street and saw that going up or down 1" in wheel size was allowed. I'm not finding a whole lot in the 15" x 6" size and wondering if 14" might be the way to go. I'd likely be putting Dirreza ZII tires on and...

Good to know they're in such high demand. I was hoping to add it to my rear torsion bar order but I'll just have to be patient.

I remember that a few months ago you announced a shift knob. I was wondering if it was available yet. It looked very nice and would be a great addition to my 2.

Has anyone installed a hitch on their 2? I've been thinking about it for bike rack and tiny trailer use. It looks to be under $200 with light hookups if you install yourself.

I would keep an eye out for the Fiesta ST Recaros. They're spectacular, and they will likely bolt right up.

Dang! I hadn't heard of anything yet, but was hopeful.

Are these still available? If so, would you be open to local pickup?