First Stock Cai For The Speed3
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Dynojet Research Dyno comparison before and after:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123662934
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BlackJack said:
Smart idea...and while it certainly wouldn't automatically (but it could!) void your warranty if you did it yourself, it is taking Mazda 1.5 - 2.5 hours to put them in. Something to think about. I think it is worth the extra $100 - $200 to have them do it for you.
As far as the sound...I am very much neutral to it. I don't think it sounds cool, but not bad either. It just is. I do have to say the power gains are nice...and you feel it....that is what it is all about for me.
It does not void your waranty if you install it yourself, All that happens is if the intake breaks, which it shouldn't, you have to re-install it yourself. Does changing your own oil or air filter void your waranty? NO and your are much more likely to do damage while changing your oil.
dread said:
Dread, I am not trying to bust your chops here, but you are not necessarily correct, and I think your advice, given with such a cavalier choice of words, could be misunderstood.
If someone installs any modification that could be shown (by the dealer) to have caused a problem, then yes, they have absolutely 100% voided their warranty on the associated problem / parts. Your example of an oil change is all but the most simple of exercises that nearly 99% of the public could accomplish. However, if for some reason you were so inept and managed to strip the threads on the oil filter, drove the car, leaked enough oil out, and then siezed the engine --- Mazda would be under no obligation to honor your warranty. If your radio happened to stop working just because you put on a CAI, however, they would still need to replace the radio under their implied warranty obligations.
Bear in mind the dealer must show that your modification caused the particular problem, but that may not be as hard as it sounds. Considering the freedom in which a mechanic / dealer can define "the problem" it will come down to your relationship with the dealer more than anything else.
Remember something else very important, just because you buy and use official Mazda parts (aka non-aftermarket), you are still not officially certified to service your vehicle. (Unless you are a certified Mazda tech!)
The bottom line is that if you trust you are good enough to put on the CAI, go for it. I, for one, can change my own oil or replace my air filter -- but I didn't feel ok putting on my CAI. Once we start getting much past oil, air filters, brakes, and a few other things, I have to yield to my limitations of equipment and experience.
Here is some suggested reading:
http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-2669.html
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1killercls said:
To Jackass:
Apparently I have used inappropriate pucuation in your opinion. I am so sory that this has hapen. Hope i have not afended you. Maybe you can teachh me the corect puncuation of my paragraph. It would be truely appreciated.
In Best regards
P.S.
The irony of your critique is absolutely hilarious..hahahha
"To Err is Human, to Forgive is Devine" I forgive you man...your AN error.
SwampAss said:The dude abides
Thats a great pic of the dude. Gotta love "the dude" not jackass1killercls unfortunately he considers himself in his personal profile as the "the dude" A disgrace to humanityBad punctuation again on my part. damb
" forever labeled... this dude is" sorry foor the inaappropriate puctuuation. (moon)
