Recent content by pat_smith1969

Thanks guys.. those links really helped. Not sure why a google search didn't turn up either of those two sites. Now the question... Which brand to buy Mevotech Beck Arnley FEQ Looking for reviews on these three companies.

SO I just verified that the clunking from my rear is bad endlinks. The task now is to find new ones. I did some google searches and found that AWR sells some but all reports say they are crap. Whiteline also has a set but also are crap. I could go OEM through the dealer but that will be...

well I figured it out. It was a REAL pain though, took almost an hour. I have some pics I will post later.

Ok so I am in a bind. I am trying to install deadening on the doors of my Speed3 with power locks. I have the pretty inner panel off, and have removed, mostly, the inner panel (that holds the power window motor). There are wires running across the plastic inner door panel and to the pwr door...

that means I will have to run the wires the hard way, if I really don't want an extra cross over in the mix. Which I don't

thanks Smoke, I had read that pretty thoroughly. The problem with that pin out is that it does not mention tweeter or mid base wires.. just right from or left front. Does this mean the xover for the tweet/mid is in the door somewhere. I really dont want a "rogue" xover in my system if I can help it.

I am looking for a tutorial on how to tap into the factory wiring that goes into the doors so I can add an aftermarket amp and speakers. Want to disable the bose sfuff, install after market amps in the hatch, then run the speaker wires somewhere to tap into the wires that run to the speakers in...

wow that dash kit is pretty cool looking. I wonder if you would mind posting a quick how to for making something "piano black". I would really appreiciate it. I am doing my mazda 3 as well here is the linkLINK

Here is one of the better "how to" posts I have seen. A quick search (google or otherwise) gives a few results. http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?TID=78731&PN=1

I think I see the clip you are referring to, but it i too dark right now to safely mess with it. I will try in the day light. thanks though.

not sure if you will see this but... my ms3 2008.5 ocasionally smokes too. Took it to the dealer several times... they told me to put in 5w40 oil. I wasn't too happy but since they paid for the synthetic oil change I shut up. Since moving to the heavier oil I have not smoked.

Hi all I am in the process of installing some sound deadening and am at the point where I need to remove the front seat. There is a bunch of wires for the airbag sensor, and a bunch of electronic items attached to the underside of the passenger seat. I do not see any molex to quickly undo...

I rode in a 10 the other day (current 08.5 owner). I have to say I wouldn't even consider buying one. You are are all talking about how it is more refined and ours is a bit more "raw". I couldn't disagree more. I found the new MS3 to feel really cheap. The added electronics make it all the more...

I am all set... for the most part. I ahve the harness connected to the stereo wire harness with butt ends, per the directions from Metra. I have the PAC-SWI-ps for the steering wheel change control. The only thing left that I am worried about is how to find the Speed Sensing Wire in the car...

Thanks all for the comments. I am reluctant to put amps under the front seats. I supose I am afraid they will get kicked by my back seat passangers. Failing to mount them under the rear seat I will problaby just build an amp rack into the floor of the hatch area like everyone else does.