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    Charlotte area ppl

    Just in case you're on here and just in case anyone still looks at the NC thread, I saw a gen one blue mica on Monday, I-77. You pulled off on the Mooresville exit. Nice ride, man, very nice. I was the gen one true red that you dusted on your way off the interstate, by the way I rolled over 105K...
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    Options for adding an auxiliary input on the Mazda3

    Again excellent info to know, thank you again icspots. I would gladly buy you a pint for the help if you're ever out in Charlotte.
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    Official MazdaSpeed3 Roll Call

    Nearly the same as HappyKineMS3: 2007 TR MS3 GT, just bought two months ago, 62k miles. Stock now but already have a CAI kit ready to install and a Hypertech that I haven't flashed with yet (waiting to do the CAI first.) Lots of plans for this in the future, but this is indeed excellent fun for...
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    What have you done to your MS3 today?

    Whoa, nice price!
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    Options for adding an auxiliary input on the Mazda3

    That sucks, but I think I'd rather have the iPod/iPhone integration in that case. Slacker/Pandora and my MP3's are more preferable in most cases where I'm driving here. This makes me want a new head unit though.
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    New from Charlotte, NC.

    Thanks for the extended info Rotus. I bought this car used just so I could play around with it, the expense isn't horrible, it was just more than I thought for suspension. But I will definitely try to find someone that has changed theirs out to give me a comparison.
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    New from Charlotte, NC.

    Noted! I may have to check it out.
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    New from Charlotte, NC.

    I'm coming from a long line of Hondas that I've owned so hopefully I can catch up on the things to watch for on Mazdas, especially this model (MS3).
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    New from Charlotte, NC.

    Awesome. I just registered and will drop a hello post. This will help a ton for referrals and finding meetups.
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    New from Charlotte, NC.

    Awesome! Nice to find a couple of locals here. I actually bought and drove my car up from Atlanta, I don't even know where the local shops are, nice to know you aren't far away.
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    New from Charlotte, NC.

    Thanks for the tips Rotus, you're actually the second person to make a recommendation on the motor mount. I also already have an issue with my front sway bar bushings, similar to the video in this thread. So your recommendations hit home. A quick question for you, have you been happy with those...
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    New from Charlotte, NC.

    I know ... it's bad. At least the Carolina NHL team isn't horrible, plus we are swamped with decent college basketball teams. I used to attend every Panthers game though and it's horrible having to watch them play lately.
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    New from Charlotte, NC.

    I have a CAI here now to install and planned on an ECU program next week sometime. I want to do an aftermarket exhaust, but being honest here, we have emissions inspections in this state and I have no freaking clue what is legal and what is not. I'm assuming anything cat-back is okay, but that's...
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    Options for adding an auxiliary input on the Mazda3

    Great info, if a bit disheartening. I was hoping to have both an iPod/iPhone mod working and add satellite too. :( Is there no way to accomplish that short of a new head unit?
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    My Speed3 Engine Explodes in HD Video!!

    Sucks bud, but I hope you get her running again soon. It happened really quick there at the end. For what it's worth, how many miles did you have on the car?
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    New from Charlotte, NC.

    I actually live in Huntersville but work up in Statesville, if you see a TR MS3 flying by, that's most likely me. :) This is a -great- place to live. The climate here is awesome for 3/4 of the year, but somewhat hot during the summer. I think you'll enjoy it Joe.
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    New from Charlotte, NC.

    Hey folks, just a quick introduction thread. I bought this MS3 used from a friend who kept it in great shape, always garaged, never wrecked, etc. It's fairly stock for now but will be modded up before long, I have several items on the way already. This car is already putting a smile on my face...
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    Options for adding an auxiliary input on the Mazda3

    Just a quick thank you to icspots and the others in this long thread. I was able to add the GROM unit for my iPhone without any difficulty at all. The pics posted within the thread were a great guide. One quick question though. I have the 2007 MS3, and also wanted to add SAT radio. What's the...
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    these cars are amazing!

    I bought my car recently from a friend who specifically warned me "keep an eye on the speedo at all times, this car will sneak into *outlaw* mode in a hearbeat." That said, I have promptly ignored his great advice and found myself zoom zooming along at a nice clip more times than I can count.
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    MS3 Front End Clunk

    Just another thanks for that vid. I was searching specifically for someone having the same sound and issues and that nailed it. I'll be lining this up soon here in North Carolina.
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