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    Help figure out why brakes are mushy and non-responsive after pad change

    Ok so I changed the pads today on both fronts and noticed that the brakes felt somewhat mushy... during the bed-in process I had one run where pedal hit the floor and brakes didnt respond....that put an end to the bed-in process Obviously this sounds like air in the brake line and I will bleed...
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    Anyone have experience with Centric Brake Pads

    I was going to get the Hawks HPS but I wont get them in time for the weekend and I have no pads left on inside left tire (not sure why only one pad out of all 4 front axle pads wore so quick.. suspect my crappy driving at the track) - I ordered the Posi Quiet Semi Metallic Brake Pads which claim...
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    Seems MS3 production has been settled

    I suspect Im bringing really old news and if so my apologies but latest Motor trend had a nice article on the new 3 and the differences between it and the outgoing 3 model. Towards the end they indicated the hatchback and mazdaspeed 3 versions of the car are expected this coming summer.
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    My dog exacted his revenge on my MS3

    So my dog had his balls removed today.. I was bringing him home and felt bad as to how sad he looked so let him sit in front seat on the 1 mile drive home... block from the house he looks at me with this sad puppy eye and proceeds to piss up a storm on my seat...guess whats UNDER the seat: yep...
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    Merry Christmas

    Happy holidays to you "old farts" and "noobs" - been a fun year watching the arguments, discussions on which car is better, the excitement on the 'just got my ..." thread, the humor of those whose "jackets hug them back" and the overall civility on this forum May 09 be blessed for you and your...
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    Mazda 3 LA Auto Show pics

    Sorry if its been posted before but heres a few pics of the Mazda 3 at LA Auto Show
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    Arsonists need to be sumarily shot...

    the way I see it arson should be considered an act of terrorism and those caught should be summarily shot...screw the insanity plea.. frigin hundreds of family are without homes today because of a few idiots - my prayers go out to all those affected by the So Cal fires
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    *rant* what are eurorockets called

    I can see people "pimping their ride" on escalades, etc which arent known for "handling and sportiness" - Im even ok with the ricerocket crowd sticking big ass loud exhausts and a wing and claiming speed gains(usually kids with a low budget and all show) but their base rides are econoboxes - its...
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    Been away for a while... did we settle the 09 model yes/no debate?

    Just curious if its official yet... I dont mean to start another long thread on this topic.. simple 'yes' or 'not yet' or 'use the damn search and find the thread from hell' would suffice
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    Can we take a step back....

    I cant believe the amount of self-censorship and paranoia Ive been reading on the forum lately. A small FEW have managed to convince a lot that Mazda is trolling the forum with sole intent to find warranties to void. Worse that Mazda has nothing better to do than void all of the MS3 warranties...
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    Mazda dealers in Santa Clarita CA

    For all of you who live near Santa Clarita and are in need of Mazda dealer I have nothing but good words for Galpin Ford/Mazda and their service advisor Vanessa... I wish all dealers had service depts as this one...not a single extra mile of needless "test drives", no scratches nicks or do overs...
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    Pulled a DOH! and learned something new about the MS3

    So Im on the 101 East about to get on the exchange to the 405 North when the car starts beeping at me and the yellow tire light goes on in the dashboard... stupid me first reaction is the traction control has gone nutz... Im sitting there going: WTF Im not turning - why is the traction control...
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    Cruise control light on dash

    I didnt know it turns green when cruise is enabled and yellow when its on but not enabled... LOL! a year later I finally notice... goes to show how often you can use cruise control in SoCal
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    MS3 Hood Weight

    Yes this topic has been beaten to death a while back and we never got a definitive answer as to why the hell the hood was so heavy so Im curious to know if things have changed in the last 6 months...
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    Need HELP - need this done today!

    Ok guys I have the inside torn apart to try and fix the crappy install the audio place did...(get hum from engine not only from the AUX input but even from the CD unless I turn the gain on AMP way down) So I can go and get a filter for the aux input but what about the cd? I guess I could get...
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    Rx7 with a LS1 engine

    I know this is blasphemous to some of you and this may already have been posted here (sorry I dont frequent the Rx7/Rx8 section often) but at the track yesterday we had a Rx7 with a LS1 engine ( he didnt track the car was there for pics) - thought I would share a pic with you all.. Im impressed...
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    I got smoked today!

    So just came back from a full day's run at the Streets of Willow (Willow Springs Raceway) - did NOT expect to see another MS3 there but turns out a few Mazda employees showed up with a MS3 (intake/exhaust/coil overs, stickies), a Protege and a Miata... nice bunch of people but they totally left...
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    Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving

    Hope this year left you all and your families with lots to be thankfull for and that the rest of your year is safe, fun, and peacefull.... P.S.The Zoom Zoom wont be thanking me tomorrow as it gets put through its paces up at Willow :D
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    Damn Check Engine Light!! *sigh*

    Ok I got to vent... had all the recalls done.. car was running nice and this morning I wake up to a check engine light... I suspect the new throttle valve thingy they replaced with the recall failed given its been less than 500 miles since they serviced it... The beast is in tomorrow and the...
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    Prayers go out to all of you in fire areas in SoCal

    May you and your loved ones stay safe... I've managed to pack all the pics, docs, and other misc. important stuff and are ready to load up the car and evacuate... so far firefront is 2 miles away due east but wind wont die down... and yes its blowing west which sucks.. gonna be one LONG night...
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