What have you done to your MS3 today?
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Kansei said:
jbiird317 said:
Kansei is correct.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AEM-DRYFLOW-REPLACEMENT-AIR-FILTER-2-5-X5-21-201DK_W0QQitemZ200059483191QQihZ010QQcategoryZ38634QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Velocifero
Wham Bam thank you Ma'am
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surely K&N makes a drop in oem flat panel filter, they are dry as well aren't they, thinking only their conical filters are oiled.Kansei said:
May I refer you to my sig? The part # is K&N 33-2293, and you're right. It is oiled.Kansei said:
AEM Dry Synthetic panel? Hmmm. Lets just do a search........... (time passes.) .... (More time passes...)
Search #1 "AEM Dry Synthetic Air Filter"
Search #2 "AEM Replacement Dry Synthetic Air Filter"
Search #3 "AEM Replacement Panel Air Filter"
Search #4 "AEM OEM Replacement Panel Filter"
In a word, Nope! Have to buy a SRI or CAI, or if you're the creative type, figure out how to install one in place of the box using what ya' got. They gots lots 'a' sizes!
http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/price/Mazda/3/AEM/intakes/Air_Filters
I'm really not trying to be a smartass here, but the K&N I installed is about half the depth and weight of the stock panel, and only requires cleaning and re-oiling (recommended) every 50K. More often if in dusty climates (like Texas, i.e.) That doesn't seem like to much to ask.
bbrich57 said:
Yeah but some cars don't run well with oiled filters. A re-useable dry filter seems ideal, though like twice the cost of a K&N. I use an oiled filter myself, an Injen filter but cleaned and re-oiled with the K&N filtercharger kit. I've put nearly 60,000 miles on my Protege5 with oiled filters without issue, and I've never even considered cleaning my MAF sensor (it's possible that it gets gummed up with the oil)
That could be the problem right there, and until recently there was no safe way to clean the MAF. I heard that CRC has come out with a special cleaner designed w/that in mind and be totally safe for any MAF sensor.
But also keep in mind that many ppl over oil the filter not realizing that a little bit goes a long way and that it spreads out and gets evenly absorbed by the gauze over several hours. That could be why some cars do not run well w/oiled filters or have gummed up MAF sensors. Most likely operator error than automotive retrictions.
But also keep in mind that many ppl over oil the filter not realizing that a little bit goes a long way and that it spreads out and gets evenly absorbed by the gauze over several hours. That could be why some cars do not run well w/oiled filters or have gummed up MAF sensors. Most likely operator error than automotive retrictions.
I drove it!
Today was the day. I got back to the U.S. last night, and this afternoon, I went over and got my car. It's an Aurora Blue 3 Touring. Before I even drove it off the lot, I walked over to the parts dept. and got a stubby antenna off a CX-7. Actually, the salesman walked over a took on off a stock vehicle, while I ordered and paid for a replacement.
After driving it back to my brother's house, I put on the Buddy Club ground/voltage stabilizer and then the TWM short shifter. I won't even try to rival the beansoldier's how-tos, but I do have some observations on the installs:
Buddy Club: The cables to the battery are a little short, and really limit where you can place it. I used the double-sided tape and stuck it to the top of the fuse box cover, and cut a hole in the battery cover to feed the wires. The grounding wires are a bit longer than they need to be. When I get more time, and my own tools, I will either clean up the routing, or cut them to the proper lengths. I only drove the car a couple of miles before putting it on, so I don't know if it helps any or not, but it looks cool, and some of you have said it improves response and driveability, so I am trusting you on this one.
TWM Short Shifter and R1 knob: This was pretty straightforward, but the instructions do make it sound a little easier than it really is, especially in three areas. Prying the shift cables off is a real pain the first the first time you try to do it. You have to get the screwdriver in there just right and apply the force just so for them to pop off. It took me about 5 minutes to get the first one off. Attacking the second one in the same manner popped it in just a couple of seconds. Getting the stock bushings out is simple, as long as you are not a complete idiot, like me. I pushed and pulled and spun and grunted for quite a while before I took the metal insert out from the top. Then the bushings (which look more like rubber grommets) came right out. The last little difficulty was in removing and reinstalling the shifter itself. Getting it out of the socket with the tabs and the ball-joint that fits into the side-plate is almost as hard as getting the new one in. One tip is that the white nylon cap that fits over the ball-joint in the side plate can be pushed in after you get the shifter back in the base, and the spring reinstalled.
I know that last bit was completely worthless for anyone who hasn't done this yet, because I don't have any photos. If anyone shows any interest in this post, I will take some photos to try to help you.
I still need to play around with the knob. I want to get the height just right, and get the "TWM" on the top oriented correctly.
After everything was done, I took it for a little ride. The electrics didn't die, and the shifter didn't come off in my hand, so I think I got everything right.
It's not an MS3, but at least it is finally mine. I now feel a little more like I belong.
Today was the day. I got back to the U.S. last night, and this afternoon, I went over and got my car. It's an Aurora Blue 3 Touring. Before I even drove it off the lot, I walked over to the parts dept. and got a stubby antenna off a CX-7. Actually, the salesman walked over a took on off a stock vehicle, while I ordered and paid for a replacement.
After driving it back to my brother's house, I put on the Buddy Club ground/voltage stabilizer and then the TWM short shifter. I won't even try to rival the beansoldier's how-tos, but I do have some observations on the installs:
Buddy Club: The cables to the battery are a little short, and really limit where you can place it. I used the double-sided tape and stuck it to the top of the fuse box cover, and cut a hole in the battery cover to feed the wires. The grounding wires are a bit longer than they need to be. When I get more time, and my own tools, I will either clean up the routing, or cut them to the proper lengths. I only drove the car a couple of miles before putting it on, so I don't know if it helps any or not, but it looks cool, and some of you have said it improves response and driveability, so I am trusting you on this one.
TWM Short Shifter and R1 knob: This was pretty straightforward, but the instructions do make it sound a little easier than it really is, especially in three areas. Prying the shift cables off is a real pain the first the first time you try to do it. You have to get the screwdriver in there just right and apply the force just so for them to pop off. It took me about 5 minutes to get the first one off. Attacking the second one in the same manner popped it in just a couple of seconds. Getting the stock bushings out is simple, as long as you are not a complete idiot, like me. I pushed and pulled and spun and grunted for quite a while before I took the metal insert out from the top. Then the bushings (which look more like rubber grommets) came right out. The last little difficulty was in removing and reinstalling the shifter itself. Getting it out of the socket with the tabs and the ball-joint that fits into the side-plate is almost as hard as getting the new one in. One tip is that the white nylon cap that fits over the ball-joint in the side plate can be pushed in after you get the shifter back in the base, and the spring reinstalled.
I know that last bit was completely worthless for anyone who hasn't done this yet, because I don't have any photos. If anyone shows any interest in this post, I will take some photos to try to help you.
I still need to play around with the knob. I want to get the height just right, and get the "TWM" on the top oriented correctly.
After everything was done, I took it for a little ride. The electrics didn't die, and the shifter didn't come off in my hand, so I think I got everything right.
It's not an MS3, but at least it is finally mine. I now feel a little more like I belong.
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Velocifero
Wham Bam thank you Ma'am
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Nice man, congrats and welcome backBKK Jack said:
congratulations man. you are very patient, you haev been waititng for this for a weeks. We appreciate your reviews and opinions on your mods but for organization and cleanliness sake, please create new threads to review or explain installation of your mods.
Congratulations on the new ride, you will realy enjoy driving it.
Congratulations on the new ride, you will realy enjoy driving it.
BKK Jack said:
WOW. And I thought my posts were long. (lol) j/k
No Man, Cool!! You've waited a long time for this, I think we can understand your excitment. Welcome Back, Jack! And let me say, You Don't Waste Any Time Dew U?
edit: I have to add here that my first mods were: Removing the rear headrests; also the parcel shelf; and finally that stupid plastic engine cover, all in the first day. It was then I discovered the insulation was already chewed up and falling onto the engine, though it would be months later when I figured out why... when I found the petrified mouse body in the bottom of the airbox. I figure it was a sea going mouse and came over w/the car.
Concerning your problem getting the shift cables off: One picture is worth a thousand words.
Mine popped off in an instant using this tool.
I found out about the plastic bushing/cap too when I did mine, and I agree, the intructions do make it seem easier, but with one extra pair of hands through the last part, mine was in in 30-40 mins.
One more thing, Jack....
Let's see her!!
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oh and i finally put my snow tires on. god they suck so bad... but i was riding on my 2 year old summer tires, which were completely bald.
anyway, im ready for the snow that seems may not come down at all this year, last week it was 50 degrees... crazy....
anyway, im ready for the snow that seems may not come down at all this year, last week it was 50 degrees... crazy....
fourthmeal
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LMAO! You should have shown up at your dealership with that in a plastic baggie, and handed it to the PDI people of your dealership. Just say "Hey, found this in my car's airbox, I think it belongs to you guys because I KNOW you checked the air cleaner before giving the car to me, RIGHT? Right."
Hey, Congrats Bufalo. Be sure and watch out for dem Pa. State Po-leese cars now, ya' hear? They don't like fast lil' red foreign made cars. I know.Bufalo said:What did I do today?
Today I bought a True Red MS3 Sport!
I had thought of something similar to that, especially after my stealer ordered a new engine cover but practically accused me of fraud and that the damaged had been caused at my home. It just wasn't worth the effort to prove the point. But that lil' sucker was hard and dry as a rock. I had to pry the remains off the bottom of the airbox and soak off the rest. It'd been there for a while... no doubt.fourthmeal said:
