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    13' 3i 2.0l Skyactive turbo?

    Considering typical turbo compression ratios on ACTUAL turbo motors is usually 8.5 or LESS..... probably a bad idea. The ms3 and diesels being notable exceptions.
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    Loud knock/ticking noise on startup

    Timing chain tensioner? Mazda has a habit of making those bad, causing the noise you mention. Happens to my ms3, there's a TSB for it.
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    245 45 18 or 245 50 18??

    I've seen 245/40/18 on rx8 wheels (which IIRC are damn close to the size you're looking for, save offset) and they look beefy as hell. I wouldn't go anymore though, or you're going to rub like WHOA under load, even on stock and NOT blown suspension.
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    New here guys performance question!

    Donate or GTFO? That sound familiar to you? Tell Haltech I said 'sup.
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    Fastest protege...

    How you gonna keep the g-series from grenading?
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    MS3 Wheel Fitment Pics & Specs

    225/40 should fit, that's about the widest i'd go on a stock tire, or your contact patch is gonna be all stupid and lame.
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    Anyone running 17's on their MS3 daily?

    Rota DPT 17x9+42mm, 245/40/17 Z1 Star Specs. Rolled and pulled in the back, still rubs on hard slams, like potholes. Stock ride height, for now. Pending a bid ol' suspension purchase.
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    MS3 Front End Clunk

    Mine is from my endlinks for sure- because the Hotchkis bar DOES NOT like the factory endlinks. I need to get an a/m set of links anyhow, there's way too much bar under it right now, the hotchkis piece is a BEAST.
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    Right rear wheel bearing?

    Hm, haven't tried that yet. Though, the car has nearly 50k on it, and driving a comparable 09 ms3, my brakes did feel squishy in comparison, so I'm almost wondering if my rear pads aren't shot and it hangs once in a while. Might as well use it as an excuse to upgrade.
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    Anyone Replaced the PCV Valve?

    I need to do mine too, car is throwing a CEL.... and having had my IM off more than once, I can tell you, it's a giant PITA.
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    Lugs?

    I have a set of Mutekis on my car, and I really like them. They are "cheap" compared to some others, but they're not aluminum, which makes me happy. I know you *can* do aluminum/lightweight lugs, but I've seen too many break and require a chisel to make it worth my time.
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    Right rear wheel bearing?

    I think I got a bearing going on me. It will intermittently produce an incredibly high pitched squeal, sort of like dragging a dead brake pad. It only does it when the wheel is under load (turning left for example). When I turn the car to the right, and that side unloads, it does go away. It'll...
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    Threw a CEL- suggestions?

    Intake mods have been on the car for a year and a half. Uprated BPV=Forge in full recirc. As far as why it's pulling boost..... well that is an interesting one. Car's been doing it since the intake manifold went on. Apparently our ECU's are set to look for a power target... and since the...
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    Threw a CEL- suggestions?

    Yeah, that's on the list. Thanks for the heads up though. ECU's been pulling PSI since the mani got installed, and I want my boost back.
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    Threw a CEL- suggestions?

    Welp, went to autozone, got the code pulled. Threw a lean idle code at me. Tells me that the car might finally be angry with my IM. Or possible vac leak.
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    Threw a CEL- suggestions?

    Long story short. Car threw a CEL this morning on my way to work. It was downpouring, but I don't have a full CAI, so I'm not thinkin' hydrolock. I have a custom intake manifold, as well as the TIP on the intake side. Intercooler is stock, have an uprated BPV as well. When the car threw the...
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    Anybody have experince with Varrstoen wheels?

    Those wheels are gangsta, but I'd worry about actually getting a dish like that on a FWD car.
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    Stance GR+ Pictures and review

    Yeah, I'd want to see the same info. But if they turn out to fix the issues, and the valving/damping is good, damn that is a nice set of coilovers. Reasonable too.... since I refuse to buy the BC's, and the next set up is 2 stacks.
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    THE OFFICIAL "Traveling Mazda Flag" thread! :D

    d'oh! He musta posted as I was posting.
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    THE OFFICIAL "Traveling Mazda Flag" thread! :D

    MNMazda would be interested in getting down with this- so- 01. MazPro502- Townsend, Ma(hour from Boston)NEXT UP!! 02. ScratchNSniff - Grrrr, S.C. 03. Msp03.5 - (lakewood) Colorado. 04. Protege03ak46 - Seattle, WA 05. Saskatchewan17 - Aurora, IL 06. SCMP3 - fort mill sc 07. Duffbuster243 -...
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