just got a 2008 Speed 3

[tbrocato]

I love the car. I have a couple quick questions. This is my first turbo car btw. When the car is idle should the belts sound a little bit louder than a normal car turning away. You can not hear them at all inside the car. As far as break in I was reading that there really is nothing to do.... just dont redline the s*** out of it until a couple hundred miles ? Thanks for all the advice... glad to be a mazda owner now!!

 

[orlandomsp]

Welcome to the forums.

 

[tsunami]

welcome to the forums and your new car!

 

[BluMicaR]

Search for how to upgrade your computer in the radio to a driver-information-system.

here:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123660911

Coolest mod ever, and absolutely frelling free!

Welcome to the zoom-zoom bud. (hump)

 

[Antoine]

Man...You guys are pro at welcoming new members...Makes me want to get an MS3 and rejoin the forums...lol!

Welcome and enjoy Mazda Forums! (hi)

 

[Oldcabin]

Yeah, the DISI seems to be a little louder than some other engines.
The noise is normal.
No worries.....enjoy!!!

 

[stevekt]

Search for how to upgrade your computer in the radio to a driver-information-system.

here:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123660911

Coolest mod ever, and absolutely frelling free!

Welcome to the zoom-zoom bud. (hump)

This doesn't work for 08 models.

 

[ZooMIN3]

This doesn't work for 08 models.

Sure it does....at least on my 2008 MS3! lol


-J

 

[Kosh]

I love the car. I have a couple quick questions. This is my first turbo car btw. When the car is idle should the belts sound a little bit louder than a normal car turning away. You can not hear them at all inside the car. As far as break in I was reading that there really is nothing to do.... just dont redline the s*** out of it until a couple hundred miles ? Thanks for all the advice... glad to be a mazda owner now!!

Grats on your purchase and welcome to forum

Don't redline this car ever. 5,500 rpm is where we get throttle cut. 500 miles of taking it easy and you should be all broken in. Mazda FTW!

 

[tbrocato]

Thanks for all the info guys... I am glad to be part of zoom zoom! I talked to a buddy and he said all the same info yall said...car is a touch louder on the belts and also the pumps make more noise than other cars. Cant wait to read and learn alot!!!!

 

[Hypnotized]

Congrats ont he new car!

 

[Hypnotized]

I forgot to ask what color you got.

 

[Captain KRM P5]

welcome to the forums

 

[tbrocato]

I forgot to ask what color you got.

I have the light silver color. I live in southern louisiana. Anyone else from around the area? Man I love this car lol.

 

[SharkDiver]

Welcome and dont forget to save up for the CAI,Its a must.Also these injectors make alot of noise since its a DISI.

 

[stevekt]

Sure it does....at least on my 2008 MS3! lol


-J

You have a 2008 Sport MS3? I tried several times then later read on the other forum that this does not work for 2008 models.

 

[ZooMIN3]

You have a 2008 Sport MS3? I tried several times then later read on the other forum that this does not work for 2008 models.

No sport, I have a 2008 MazdaSpeed3 GT. It works.
(dance)
-J

 

[stevekt]

The GT's come standard with the mileage computer. They are locked out on the Sport. The procedure to unlock them worked up until the 2007 model.

 

[tbrocato]

The GT's come standard with the mileage computer. They are locked out on the Sport. The procedure to unlock them worked up until the 2007 model.

Yah I tried it yesterday and it did not work. I have a 2008 sport

 

[stevekt]

Yah I tried it yesterday and it did not work. I have a 2008 sport

On a more positive note I figured out the code that unlocks the horn and air conditioning!