What have you done to your MS3 today?
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- 2001 Mazda MP3
and a grand one at that.
08SPEED3Veteran
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- 08 Mazdaspeed 3 GT
i met up with a local speed6 friend of mine and rolled out to a show today.. it ended up being ghetto as hell, and it rained. But i did get these few pics before the rain(cars been in the garage since thursday night getting claybared, 2 step wax and paint sealant btw)
both reppin' hard y0
like 50hp right thurr
hes only got like 25 hp
love the MS6 front grill.
Thanks guys. We did his BC coils and I was like "damn bro, you need spacers, your junk is sunk in" ..lmao. So he bought some 15mm studded spacers and it was on from there. Rockin' 18 x 8.5 +48OZs w/15mm spacers. +33 effectively w/ 235/40s FTW. He had the same shop that did my roll and pull hook him up. I believe its the nextmod Autoexe replica kit(grill,lip,side skirts and rear diffuser thingys..
Ill have a bunch of pics of our cars this weekend as we are hosting a meet/cookout locally in tampa here. Lots o pics coming soon
Ill have a bunch of pics of our cars this weekend as we are hosting a meet/cookout locally in tampa here. Lots o pics coming soon
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08SPEED3Veteran
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- 08 Mazdaspeed 3 GT
mailed my turbo to ken at PG to be reworked...it says two week turnaround, but has anyone had this service done and if so how long did it take to get yours back?
Last friday, I did the VVT and Timing chain. Did the timing chain since we already had the Front cover off so now she is nice and quiet. Very pleased.
Kept getting a check engine light for the cam Sensor. Stated bank one over retarded. (I have a retarded MS3
)
But, we found out the computer thought it was still having issues with the original VVT which was as loose as a $2 hooker on St. Patricks day. Cleared the computer (Manual Reset) and now no problems.
Today, I decided it was time to get the front brakes knocked out. They where real low (2/32nd at best), and very squeeky! Anoying!!!!!
Anyways, shes comming along ( a LOOONG way!) from the $10k condition she was in.
Since I bought it last week, Ive replaced:
VVT Actuator
Timing Chain
All Tires
Front Brakes
Air Filter
&
Spark Plugs
Also had the car detailed inside and out (Now I can see all the dents and scratches! :mad: ) and changed the oil.
Oh, and windshield gets replaced this week too. After that, time to focus on the body.
Kept getting a check engine light for the cam Sensor. Stated bank one over retarded. (I have a retarded MS3
)But, we found out the computer thought it was still having issues with the original VVT which was as loose as a $2 hooker on St. Patricks day. Cleared the computer (Manual Reset) and now no problems.
Today, I decided it was time to get the front brakes knocked out. They where real low (2/32nd at best), and very squeeky! Anoying!!!!!
Anyways, shes comming along ( a LOOONG way!) from the $10k condition she was in.
Since I bought it last week, Ive replaced:
VVT Actuator
Timing Chain
All Tires
Front Brakes
Air Filter
&
Spark Plugs
Also had the car detailed inside and out (Now I can see all the dents and scratches! :mad: ) and changed the oil.
Oh, and windshield gets replaced this week too. After that, time to focus on the body.
Last friday, I did the VVT and Timing chain. Did the timing chain since we already had the Front cover off so now she is nice and quiet. Very pleased.
Kept getting a check engine light for the cam Sensor. Stated bank one over retarded. (I have a retarded MS3
But, we found out the computer thought it was still having issues with the original VVT which was as loose as a $2 hooker on St. Patricks day. Cleared the computer (Manual Reset) and now no problems.
Today, I decided it was time to get the front brakes knocked out. They where real low (2/32nd at best), and very squeeky! Anoying!!!!!
Anyways, shes comming along ( a LOOONG way!) from the $10k condition she was in.
Since I bought it last week, Ive replaced:
VVT Actuator
Timing Chain
All Tires
Front Brakes
Air Filter
&
Spark Plugs
Also had the car detailed inside and out (Now I can see all the dents and scratches! :mad: ) and changed the oil.
Oh, and windshield gets replaced this week too. After that, time to focus on the body.
sounds like you know your stuff! Haha, I guess thats what you get when your a dealer tech(I think thats what you said). Lets see some pics of her now...?
H3br3w_Ham3r
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- 2008 Mazdaspeed3
lol Only things fixed are mechanical. Still has all the dents and scratches. But, Ile take some better picks tomorrow.
What did it sound like? I think I have the same issues going on.
H3br3w_Ham3r
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- 2008 Mazdaspeed3
Car is back to stock (motor wise) to go back into Mazda to get the engine looked at. I believe it is the timing chain going bad so hopefully they can get it done quick so I can have the car back for the auto cross on sunday..... If not I'll be hanging the tail out on the Cobra (nana)
ElMariachi
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- 2009 MX-5
I've still got my TIP sitting in the closet, someone here or on the forum that shan't be named had a nice writeup with pics that I can't seem to find..
If your driving an 08 or newer Speed 3, chances are any noise your getting is your Drive belt tensioner. There is a TSB for this issue which replaces the tensioner with an updated part, like the VVT. Not all cars are going to experience this issue however.
Taking the speed in to the body shop for a quote on removing this ugly aftermarket roof rack rails that where drilled into the roof.....I know.
Have them pulled, weld the holes and repaint the roof. Make it look nice again.!
Taking the speed in to the body shop for a quote on removing this ugly aftermarket roof rack rails that where drilled into the roof.....I know.
Have them pulled, weld the holes and repaint the roof. Make it look nice again.!
hominemodi
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- 2008 mazdaspeed3
this install is very straightforward, i just did it over the weekend, no need for any instructions. take off tmic cover, intake, battery and tray, then you can access inlet pipe. most importantly - be very careful removing the small tube off the nipple on the pipe and don't break the nipple on the other end of it that is attached to the solenoid! many have snapped it, but don't fear, just don't yank on it. as always, be patient and alert, take your time, and check things twice for proper fitment and tightness.
+1 to the being careful. Though it looked like there was some glue residue on mine (unamused) once i broke it off I had to take it out with pliers, it was freakin in there... but krazy glue + epoxy saved the day. I was driving less than an hour later.
Saskatchewan17
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- 2008 TR Mazdaspeed 3
I know I did. Excess ticking/clicking sound from the back of the engine, almost under the car.
