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    FS: Black Forge BPV (FMDVMAZ3) Valve

    SOLD! $90 shipped. I recently bought this Forge BPV from another member here on mazdas247 (original sale thread). The valve looks great and seems to work just like it should as far as I can tell. The only reason I'm selling is that I'm not fond of the sound (I'm going for the whole "sleeper"...
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    WTB: Hotchkis front sway bar - complete

    If you have one that you just haven't put on because it's too much of a PITA: I'll take it off your hands! I recently put a Hotchkis rear sway bar on my MS3 and I like it a lot, now I'd like a front one to complete the set. I would like the bar to be in good condition and be complete (bushings...
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    For Sale: Brand New TWM Mazdaspeed3 Short Shifter + Base bushings - sold

    Both items have sold... Thanks for looking! I bought this at the end of 2007 and have just been too lazy to install it... It's brand spanking new! Please check out the pictures (click them for the full size originals). As shown in the pictures, I'm also sending the installation manuals printed...
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    FS: Stock MS3 Wheels

    SOLD! Price - $300 + Shipping for all 4 All 1 Large ... All 1 Small All 2 Large ... All 2 Small I'm finally selling my MS3 wheels. These were pulled off my MS3 when it had somewhere around 16,000 to 17,000 miles. I cleaned them up and I'd say they still look great! I'm not a wheel expert...
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    FS: Mazdaspeed Cold Air Intake - Brand New - $280 + shipping

    SOLD! Welp, I've decided that I would like to get one of those new fangled FMIC kits, maybe this one from Cork Sport. So I'm selling my brand new Mazdaspeed CAI at a loss... :( I think $280 + shipping is fair so I'm going to be pretty firm. The box weighs less than 8 lbs and is 32.5 x 12 x 8.5...
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    What happens when you shift into the wrong gear...

    I'm no mechanic, but doesn't this make sense..? In a situation where you're racing and put the transmission into the wrong gear (like the extreme example of going from 5th to 2nd instead of 5th to 6th) instead of the engine propelling the wheels; the wheels will propel the engine. Once you're...
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    Near the windshield wipers a good place for cable?

    It seems the accepted best place to run a power cable (for an amp, inverter, etc.) is between the aluminum heat shields and the firewall. People have said that this works, but is a PITA to install. Also, once the wire was in there I'd worry about it melting or something. What about bringing...
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    Weight of stock MS3 shift knob: 266g

    I saw somebody ask this a while ago (I couldn't find the post though)... I figured I'd post this up just in case anyone is curious. If it somehow matters this is the stock knob from an '07 Mazdaspeed3. As you can see, it's 266.2 grams.
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    How is the emergency brake suppose to behave?

    Hello all! I've been curious about the e-brake on this car for a while so today for kicks I pulled it while pulling into my parking space. The first thing I noticed is it did not slow me down very much at all. Also I didn't hear much noise from my gravel driveway. Anyway, here's what...
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    Motegi Traklites will fit but Traklite2 will not? Is it the 'Backside' measurement?

    Motegi Traklites will fit but Traklite2 will not? (Hirudin talking to himself) I've got a question regarding the following 2 wheels... Traklite Traklite2 I like the look/idea/features of the Traklite2 wheel, but for some reason the Motegi website doesn't seem to think they'll fit on an MS3...
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    Discount Tire Direct - $100 off 4 wheels or 4 tires OR $200 off 4 wheels+tires

    Discount Tire Direct - $50 off 4 wheels or 4 tires OR $100 off 4 wheels+tires EDIT: Quick update, discount tire direct is having another sale, this time they're only offering $50 off for sets of 4. I hope a post like this is allowed... Through October 20th Discount Tire Direct is having a...
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    Throttle drops off quickly - Normal? ECU issue?

    By the way, I tried searching but couldn't find any posts relating to my prob... Howdy everyone! I finally bought a Speed3! ('07 GT, 15,000 miles, $19,600, Silver) I bought the car in Texas and drove it home to Albuquerque, NM (~1000 miles). Just got back last night, god was that a long ass...
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    1000fps video inside a cylinder

    http://www.geekologie.com/2007/10/peek_inside_an_internal_combus.php It's not a complete revolution cycle for some reason, but still pretty cool!
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    Calling all MS3 GT Owners (I'm curious of how some of the features work.)

    Hello all, like CHICO2003 I'm also about to pull the trigger on a MS3 soon (maybe tomorrow, so long as the dealer doesn't try to screw me!). I'm also very conflicted as to whether the extra options on the GT are worth it. I'd say the biggest difference are the HIDs. Forgive my ignorance, but I...
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    SSR Type C-RS (good company? 2 piece?)

    Hello all! I'm trying to make an informed decision regarding wheels (tire decision later, but leaning toward Goodyear F1 All Seasons)... I've been looking through tirerack.com and am planning to buy the rims, tires, and TPMSs from them and have them mounted, balanced, and shipped as a package...
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    17" wheel advantages?

    I've seen a lot of people say that 17" wheels are better for autocross. I understand the weight savings, but are there other advantages? For instance, I think I've heard there are more (performance) tires available for 17" rims. Are they also cheaper? Is the extra ~1/2" of sidewall (assuming...
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