mazdaspeed cai

[Frisco speed3]

I heard from street unit that the ms cai is going to br re released in december. I was going to get the hks but now i might wait. I hope im not replaying old news.

 

[mckraut]

News to me, haven't heard that yet. But don't the MS CAIs give inconsistent readings across the MAF due to turbulence?

 

[happy and angry]

News to me, haven't heard that yet. But don't the MS CAIs give inconsistent readings across the MAF due to turbulence?

That's why they pulled it and have been (apparently) redesigning it. Although it had better be good given how long it has been off the market.

 

[phantom6294]

From what I've read... Mazda pulled it because of the misc issues with it (CEL/MAF issues, hydrolock, etc). I had read, forum posts only though, that Mazda had (or was almost done) revamped the CAI and would be re-releasing it soon. Again... sourced from forum posts and I'm still a relative MS3 newbie -- so, large amounts of salt are need with anything I say. ;-)

That said... since I paid for an extended warranty and keep hearing horror stories about voided warranties, the idea of using a Mazdaspeed CAI (and maintaining my warranty) is very appealing. I am hoping the MazdaSpeed CAI is released again.

 

[Hyun]

i have ms cai and zero problem.

 

[SSMS3]

i have ms cai and zero problem.

Ditto, no cel's or issues at all
However, if hydrolock is one of the reasons why it was discontinued (and I'm sure it is) duh...wtf, were the Mazda folks asleep when they saw the damn thing fitted on the car?

 

[Bonafide_Spd3]

I have a MS CAI and I drive through water all the time because when it rains pretty bad where I live the streets flood. I haven't had any problems. That is the reason I went with the ms cai because of warrenty. I also got the extended warrenty. Love the difference it made in my car too

 

[mckraut]

More bad information about warranties being spread around. If you hydrolock your car while using the MS CAI, do you think Mazda will cover it? If you take your car in for an oil change and they see a Cobb SRI, do you think they'll void it?

Rhetorical questions, but just something to think about. Having a part on your car (any part) does not void your warranty. Plain and simple.

 

[GhostMercury]

I hope they re release the MS CAI or maybe a SRI.

 

[60181]

I agree. You'd have to drive through 12" + deep water to submerge the CAI set ups on the MS3. However, that said, the design could be better. I went with AEM's version and love it. It doesn't matter what brand CAI you have, if you hydrolock your car, you'll be SOL in terms of warranty and rightfully so. The flip side is they are not going to void your warranty just for having one installed either. If you experience turbo seals going, simply switch back to the stock intake and go from there. Although I highly doubt intakes are an issue. From what I see leaking seals are likely caused by more boost from TBE's and that's a legitimate void of the warranty. Chances we all take.

I have a MS CAI and I drive through water all the time because when it rains pretty bad where I live the streets flood. I haven't had any problems. That is the reason I went with the ms cai because of warrenty. I also got the extended warrenty. Love the difference it made in my car too

 

[mckraut]

The flip side is they are NOT going to void your warranty just for having one installed either.

Fixed

 

[Bonafide_Spd3]

Hell yeah they are gonna fix it. Giving me a brand new MS3. If they don't I'll be drop kickin some dealers in the back of their heads

 

[mckraut]

Hell yeah they are gonna fix it. Giving me a brand new MS3. If they don't I'll be drop kickin some dealers in the back of their heads

Believe me, even if you have a MS CAI, and you hydrolock your car, they will NOT cover it under warranty. Just because it's a Mazda part doesn't mean you can drive it through deep water and expect them to cover your mistakes.

Don't take my word for it, call up your dealer and see what they say. For your own sake.

 

[60181]

thanks!

Fixed

 

[desperado-c]

Hell yeah they are gonna fix it. Giving me a brand new MS3. If they don't I'll be drop kickin some dealers in the back of their heads

They're not gonna cover hydrolock, unless (remote possibility) you got yours installed by the dealer before you took delivery of the car and they didn't give you any documentation which disclaimed damage due to hydrolock. If you got installed after you took delivery the warranty definitely excludes hydrolock.

 

[Bonafide_Spd3]

I don't go driving through deep water because my car isn't a puddle jumper. And the dealer installed it and I ordered the intake through them. I even asked them today when I took my car in for the 15000 mile check up, they said it is covered. So I guess I'm safe

 

[60181]

I don't care what they said to you, if you hydrolock your car, they aren't going to cover the damage under warranty. If you think otherwise, then get it in writing in some way because it ain't gonna happen.

I don't go driving through deep water because my car isn't a puddle jumper. And the dealer installed it and I ordered the intake through them. I even asked them today when I took my car in for the 15000 mile check up, they said it is covered. So I guess I'm safe

 

[ragindark]

http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=mazdaSpeedAccessoriesWarranty

The Mazdaspeed 3 CAI is a "Green" performance accessory so the "Green" warranty applies to it.

Green Warranty

MAZDASPEED "Green" Performance Accessories must be specifically approved by Mazda for their particular application. These parts are warranted for the first 12-months/12,000 miles from the date of purchase, excluding labor.


What Is Not Covered:

Damage or corrosion due to accidents, misuse, or alterations.

Damage or surface corrosion from the environment such as acid rain, airborne fallout (chemicals, tree sap), stones, salt road hazards, hail, wind storm, lightning, floods and other natural disaster.

Normal wear, tear or deterioration such as discoloration, fading, deformation, blurring, etc.

Replacement parts or accessories installed on any Mazda Vehicle registered or normally operated outside of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan or American Samoa.

Replacement parts, or accessories installed on a Mazda Vehicle in which the odometer has been altered, or on which the actual mileage cannot be readily determined.

Replacement parts or accessories used in applications for which they are not designed.

Replacement parts or accessories installed improperly by dealers, Importer/Distributor other than Mazda.

Any replacement part or accessory without proof of purchase or replacement date.

Non-Mazda replacement parts or accessories which Mazda Dealers may sell or install on your Mazda Vehicle.

If the vehicle has been classified a total loss and/or sold for salvage purposes or branded for any other reasons.

Removal of the vehicle from the warranty covered market for which it was produced.

 

[GhostMercury]

either way I just hope they re-release the MS CAI

 

[TRMS3]

I have a MS CAI and I drive through water all the time because when it rains pretty bad where I live the streets flood. I haven't had any problems. That is the reason I went with the ms cai because of warrenty. I also got the extended warrenty. Love the difference it made in my car too

+1 ...have had my MS CAI since break-in, no CELS or MAF sensor issues, runs like it came that way from the factory, heavy rain in GA has not been a problem either tho' I did install an Injen hydroshield along w/ the MS CAI, more for piece of mind than anything else...