Recent content by shaftwagon

yes. it happening again right now and I need to lube it up.

I have a similar noise in my '08 MS3. seems to be the trunk latch mechanism that keeps the hatch closed- when I lubricate it with WD-40 it goes away for a while, then comes back.

Someone smashed the driver side quarter window glass in my 2008 Mazdaspeed3. I priced the replacement locally for $300-350!!! which is more than a windshield. All shops have said you must replace the molding and window as one piece hence the expense. One guy has a used one for $150. Has anyone...

recent price paid We just bought a white new 2015 CX-9 Grand Touring FWD with technology package and towing prep on 9/7/15. The MSRP was 38.610k. We paid 31000 after the 4000 dealer cash. We also got another 500 off for mazda loyalty and another 1000 off for financing with Mazda (this expired...

I've noticed the exact same thing on my '08 MS3 with 18k miles. I feel like the AC is getting weaker by the month and was thinking of taking it to the dealership to see if they can fix it. They recharged my Protege5 years ago for the same issue.

I live in Austin, Texas and have been calculating my gas mileage for the past year with every fill up of 93 octane. I consistently get 20-21 mpg regardless of season. I commute 15 miles to work in mixed driving. I think a lot of depends on what additives are used in your area from discussion...

can you paste a link for the MSF? I have no idea where that it.

Hey y'all. It'd be cool to all get together to check out how each others cars look/sound etc in Austin. I drive a Silver '08 MS3 and see other mazdapseeds out there from time to time.

I would also check out the Hankook ventus V12 evo tire. People seem to be really happy with them, and they received a great review in car and driver. http://www.hankooktireusa.com/ventusv12evo/Car_and_Driver_Tire_Test_062209.pdf I'm planning on getting them in stock size when my tires finally...

I took my MS3 in today to get a tire patched. And predictably the mechanic stalled in 1st gear pulling it into the garage. Love that burning clutch smell. Seriously folks, our clutch engagement is non-conventional. I'd say that almost every person that has ever driven my car for the first time...

I have a feeling for those of us in the South/West that a lot of the differences have to do with Ethanol. Here in Texas I think they can put as much as 10% Ethanol in the fuel. And I also drive it like I stole it in the city. But on the highway i'm like an old man for fear of cops. Once again...

What model summer tires do you have in the 225/40/18 size? Are you running them on the stock rims without any adjustments? I've got 10k on my original rubber and I foresee needing new ones in a few months...

I have been keeping track of my mileage closely for the past 6 months. I live in Austin, TX and drive about 30% city/ 70% highway consistently. Over the past 7k miles I have gotten between 20-22 miles/gallon. I've never gotten more or less than that but haven't taken any pure highway trips yet...

CARB EO numbers off main pipe: D-607-4 GRMS-8M-L29 Mine came with the air straightener but no instructions for installing it. After installing it incorrectly I found the instructions on this forum (where would I be without you guys!). All in all it took about 3-4 hours for the whole shebang...

FYI- Looks like the MSCAI is now (finally) being released pretty broadly to dealers. onlinemazdaparts and others have it online. Mine arrives today. I've been waiting 4 months for mine, and looking forward to unleashing the beast!