Recent content by Don Lockwood

BTW... i have a torque wrench, so i need torque figures. I don't want to just do the job my feel. Thanks.

I did a search and could not find the info.... anyhow, i will be replacing the spark plugs on my 2004 Mazda 3 GS (canadian) 2.0 engine and i cannot find the torque specs for the plugs. So, how much torque is needed? I will be installing NGK Iridium IX spark plugs. On sale now at Canadian Tire...

I want one of those center dash piece too!!! This would be great to hide the display for my HK Drive&Play. Where can we get that piece???

Hello Group! I currently own a 2004 Mazda3 GS (2.0L) sedan. As it will be fully paid for in just a few months, i may have extra money for some goodies... like new wheels. I should keep the car for another 2 years or so and will probably replace it with the new generation model. Question: Can...

walk through rear shocks install??? THanks for the suggestions Tsunami. I found KYB shocks online real cheap..... $128 for the pair with free shipping. So if i can do the job myself, that would be great. Would make a nice saturday afternoon project with my best friend who probably has all the...

Hi group! I have a 2004 Mazda3 GS 4 door and just found out about a rear shock leaking. My dealership quotes me around $300 per side installed..... that's $600 for rear shocks..... and my wallet is shocked too!!! I used to drive american cars and trusted Monroe shocks as a good replacement for...

Static Guard you can use Static Guard on the seats to prevent static build-up

Larger tires for 15s I too have a Canadian 04 GS with stock 15 inchers. If you don't want to spend on the sport package, but want great handling, have your dealer replace the cheap Toyos BEFORE taking delivery of the vehicule. The stock Toyos are mostly touring tires, they are sninny at 195/65...

How much $$$ ? How much did you pay for the MazdaSpeed exhaust?

Mazda OE All season rubber mats i got the Mazda OE All season rubber mats.... make that 3 season mats as they don't hold melting snow too well. i have a Red 04 canadian GS with beige interior. I like the black mats better the original beige ones. Black mats add contrast to the beige interior...

Has anyone installed WeatherTech W31 mats in a Mazda3??? i have the OE all weather rubber mats, good for 3 seasons but not adapted to Quebec winters. I like the custom fit, but they don't hold water, so snow melts and end up in my beige carpet.... a mess to clean up come spring time. so i am...

same logo on Mazda3i (GS) and new Civic i have a Mazda3 04 GS (i trim) with 15" alloys. Look at the 16" alloys on the new Civic and there is the same logo on both wheels... in fact, they look very similar except for the size. so i believe that Honda and Mazda are buying the rims from the same...

Try Auxmod! i have this little gizmo installed in my 04 Mazda3 http://www.sylfex.com/products/AuxMod/ The AuxMod turns your TAPE input button into a AUX input. Just plug any device with stereo mini jack and push the TAPE button on the radio and you have got a direct line in tap into the HU...

Useless!!! this thing is absolutely useless. Don't mess with an already very nice trunk ... want to know how nice the Mazda3 is compared to others??? just take a look at the very low tech trunk of the new Civic 06.... looks like an aftertought.

Get the AuxMod! cheapest and best integrated solution for an auxiliary input... Sylfex AuxMod Basic. $60. you will find it here http://www.sylfex.com/products/AuxMod/ works great, installs in minutes and does not interfere with anything since it simulates the OE cassette deck and uses the...