Hi Guys,
These are really love pictures of the M2s. I hope to see this kind of group in Cebu. I am new to this group and the main reason I joined is I need your expertise on some issues on my M2.
I have a 2010 Mazda 2 1.5 4DR Sedan. I bought this on it's 3rd year from a cousin fairly new that time. I noticed a few months of driving, there is this rattles noise in the front wheels. I tried to avoid going to casa except for ATF change and some other engine maintenance.
The rattle is accompanied unstable steering on high speeds. I have replace numerous parts already starting early 2015: 1.) Engine Support (casa) 2.) Lower Control Arm L and R (Casa), 3.) New Shocks (KYB Excel) all four, 4.) Stabilizer link and sway bar bushing (casa) 5.) Tie Rod and Rack-End.
After everything, the noise still there and kind of annoying already. Just last week I went to Mazda and told about the story. They found out the there is wear on the Steering Rack which is the rack and pinion assembly priced at Php 54K (Whahat?) and also the intermediate shaft has to be replaced and no price provided yet.
Ideally, I would like to get it from Mazda, nothing beats the OEM. But I am also looking for alternatives like any reliable replacements parts.
Would you guys know of any good and reliable Steering Rack (Rack and Pinion) and Intermediate Shaft around town?