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    After driving for a couple of weeks with HKS BPV

    Hello, I have had the HKS SSQV in recirc for almost 3 weeks and I have noticed a HUGE drop in MPG. My onboard dash meter said I was getting about 24-25 mpg avg. But I reset it when I installed the HKS and I DID install it recirc mode. and I have lost what seems to be 5 mpg. When I fill up...
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    Engine ticking????

    can you guys listen to this and tell me if this ticking noise is the valve or fuel injector issue that I have heard of? let me know please and thanks in advance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZytYnw_F_E
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    I realized I have never posted a pic

    Well it seems I have been a member for a little while but never posted any pics of my car. Well here is a couple of pics that my friend took when I was at 75/80 dragway in Maryland. This is not how it was when I bought the car but I have only done cosmetic work. what do you guys think? looks...
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    New HKS SSQV installed and want feed back

    Hey all, been a while since I posted anything on here cause I have done nothing to my car and was going to drive it stock for a while. Anyhow I came accross a perfect condition CP-E mazdaspeed 3 HKS SSQV kit that retails for I think $310 and I got it for $150, the guy was a cool guy and...
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    Spark plug replacement

    Hi all, I know how to replace spark plugs because I have replaced them on other cars. I have never done this job on the Mazdaspeed 3. So I am asking, do you just take off the stock top mount intercooler, and then there are the spark plugs on top? And then after that take the coil packs off...
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    Warranty and/or Extended Warranty Question

    Hi all, I have owned my car now for about 6 months now and have searched and read all of the cool threadsabout different things us owners can do for our cars. At the time of the purchase from the Fitzgerald Mall Dealership I bought the car with 27,000 miles and it is a 07 mazdaspeed3 and I was...
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    This is not another what rim size thread! Stock rim new tire size question?

    Soooooo....... I want to buy 18 x 8 rota torque rims, but my tires need to be replaced like now!!! I am wondering if I dont have the money to do rims and tires now, can i buy 225/40/18 tires and will they fit on the stock rims fine until a couple more paychecks then i can get the rims?? the...
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    4.60 second Mazdaspeed3

    look what I found http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Dee-Karagiannis-3-460153_151206.htm
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    Wheeldude.com price match?

    Hi guys and gals, I am looking to get the 18 x 8 rota torque rims with the General Exclaim UHP tires. They total out to $1,366 shipped and that included the tire balancing and mounting. I saw that wheeldude.com is is about 120-140 dollars more expensive than buying the tires from...
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    Recommended 30,000 mile perventative maintanence

    So the Mazda Dealership recommends to get a 30,000 and 60,000 miles preventative maintance done to my car. The work includes a laundry list of things they do or check on the car. I have 33,000 miles on my 07 MS3 and I am wondering if this is worth the 511 dollars they said it would be. Or...
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    Rota Tarmac 3

    I want the Rota Tarmac 3 rims for my car and was wondering about the offset. I an getting the 18 x 8 with the bolt pattern 5 x 114.3. The only thing is that this rim I can get with 3 different offsets, +48, +45, +35. I am not sure as to which one to get. I get confused with the offset. I...
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    The turbo spool sound?

    So I have been looking at a lot of videos on Youtube and was just curious if I am correct. It seems like everyone that has either done the full Turbo Back Exhaust get not only a great sound but that hint of a turbo spool out of the exhaust, also anyone that has done a 2 piece upgrade ( like CBE...
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    Mazdaspeed CAI Question

    When I bought my car about 6 months ago and yes I bought it used. I noticed that there was a Mazdaspeed CAI already installed. When I first looked at the car I thought that was what it came with stock. After reading about people upgrading to to a CAI or SRI i was confused. So the Mazdaspeed...
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    Bronze rims on a True Red MS3

    Hi, I am not asking for opinions on whether or not you like the bronze rims on True Red MS3, I am wondering if anyone has any pics of different style rims that are in bronze color. I don't really like the bronze with lip finish. I just want to see what it looks like with the red car. thanks...
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    A Couple Cold Weather Issues With Me Speed3

    Hi everyone, So Ive owned my speed3 for about 5 months now and now that it is about 25 degrees out i am seeing a few things that i dont think should be happening. I always let my car warm up in the morning because I always feel like it runs better when the car is warm (duh). But sometimes...
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    Got water in my CD player Display

    Hi all, I am new to the forum, so I am thanking in advance for any help I get. A couple of days ago I went to go get my windows tinted and they tinted the front windshield too. But the a-holes must have spilled water on the dash and it soaked in between the CD/Radio Display. I have a 2007...
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