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DallasMz3
06-29-2005, 09:01 PM
I've noticed that my Mazda3 Hatch creaks in the ceiling over me when I back out of my drive. The bottom of the drive has a dip that I cross diagnally. When the left rear and right front are on the top edges of the dip, I hear a creak. Sounds like the chassis isn't rigid enough to keep from flexing in that position. Do you hatch drivers hear that? Could front strut tower bar help fix it?
Thanks,
DallasMz3
tsunami
06-29-2005, 09:43 PM
strange... though i have never run into that type of situation... ?? dunno man...
Newf
06-29-2005, 09:44 PM
sunroof?
DallasMz3
06-30-2005, 09:37 AM
sunroof?

Yes, I have the sunroof. I thought about that on my drive in to work this morning. It only creaks when there is cross stress on the chassis. Any suggestions? Thanks.
MidnightSpeeder
07-01-2005, 01:07 PM
Mine does this too.. time for a chassis stiffening.

I am brainstorming ways that I can prevent this from happening again.. maybe a set of tower braces?

Also, it happens when the temperature is hot.
RHAGEL
07-11-2005, 11:27 AM
I don't know if it is something that can be fixed. It still is a "cheap" car. Especially with the sunroof when it is hot. My Pro does it and it bothered me for awhile, then I got over it.
DallasMz3
07-11-2005, 03:01 PM
I'm taking my Mazda3 hatch in the shop tomorrow to have them check out the creak in the roof and the rattle in the passenger door. I'll update when I get the car back.
DallasMz3
07-14-2005, 12:37 PM
Got my car back last night. The creak is GONE! They pulled the headliner to adjust and lube the sunroof rails. The rattle in the passenger door turned out to be a Matchbox car my kid left in the door pocket. (braindead

Found out that Mazdaspeed is offering front and rear sway bars!!! Gotta have those. No strut tower bar offered, yet. They also have coilovers, springs, struts, REAR CAMBER LINKS, and several appearance parts available now.
Moeed
07-14-2005, 12:42 PM
Got my car back last night. The creak is GONE! They pulled the headliner to adjust and lube the sunroof rails. The rattle in the passenger door turned out to be a Matchbox car my kid left in the door pocket. (braindead

Found out that Mazdaspeed is offering front and rear sway bars!!! Gotta have those. No strut tower bar offered, yet. They also have coilovers, springs, struts, REAR CAMBER LINKS, and several appearance parts available now.

Sweet, check out www.dfwmazdas.com (http://www.dfwmazdas.com) for some meets. Need to see taht sexay beast.
goldwing2000
07-14-2005, 01:26 PM
Found out that Mazdaspeed is offering front and rear sway bars!!! Gotta have those. No strut tower bar offered, yet. They also have coilovers, springs, struts, REAR CAMBER LINKS, and several appearance parts available now.

Did you actually confirm price and availability on the rear camber links? Last I heard, they were as elusive as the Eibach kit.
DallasMz3
07-16-2005, 10:31 PM
Did you actually confirm price and availability on the rear camber links? Last I heard, they were as elusive as the Eibach kit.

You're right. I checked with the dealer and the parts guys said he doesn't have an availablity date. Right now they are no more than an inticing picture in the pretty brochure.
goldwing2000
07-17-2005, 01:43 AM
You're right. I checked with the dealer and the parts guys said he doesn't have an availablity date. Right now they are no more than an inticing picture in the pretty brochure.

Damn (notcool)