MikeHTally
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- 2008.5 Speed3, 2006 Chrysler 300C, 2003 Ram 1500
Bit of a newb here. Got my 2008 1/2 MS3 last Saturday (5/10). Still breakin' her in. Vent Shades today. Windows tinted (15%) last Monday.
What have you done to your MS3 today?
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Retrobmx63
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- 08 Mazdaspeed3 - Black Mica
Is that an aftermarket gas pedal? It looks like it has some extra width good for some heel toe action.
Mine is an 08 it's skinnier, and I checked the mazdausa site and found a picture of what mine look like.
Mine is an 08 it's skinnier, and I checked the mazdausa site and found a picture of what mine look like.
Yes, it is and I really like it. It was made a member here sok07 http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/member.php?u=20702.
Shoot him a PM, he may have a few left.
Added side emblems
I added those silver "2.3" side emblems -- yes, just like a regular 3 (2 @ $14/ea)! If you ask me, it's a design travesty NOT to have included them on the Speed3 originally. It's profile looks too bland without them.
Since there are no rear bumper guards available for the Speed3 (at least that's what I was told by Mazda because their bumper's differ), I also hand-cut some black, apprx. 4" wide outdoor 'grippy tape' bumper guards to keep my dogs from tearing it up jumping in and out of the hatch! It looks pretty damn good too, if I do say so myself -- and I do! (You know the stuff, it's mostly used on icy/wet stair conditions.)
Last, but not least, I painted the "SPEED" portion of the back emblem red. THAT'll show 'em it's no ordinary, man-about-town, whimpy hatchback!
I added those silver "2.3" side emblems -- yes, just like a regular 3 (2 @ $14/ea)! If you ask me, it's a design travesty NOT to have included them on the Speed3 originally. It's profile looks too bland without them.
Since there are no rear bumper guards available for the Speed3 (at least that's what I was told by Mazda because their bumper's differ), I also hand-cut some black, apprx. 4" wide outdoor 'grippy tape' bumper guards to keep my dogs from tearing it up jumping in and out of the hatch! It looks pretty damn good too, if I do say so myself -- and I do! (You know the stuff, it's mostly used on icy/wet stair conditions.)
Last, but not least, I painted the "SPEED" portion of the back emblem red. THAT'll show 'em it's no ordinary, man-about-town, whimpy hatchback!
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john blutarski
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- 2004 Subaru WRX STI
I changed my oil for the first time today and got rid of the factory fill at 1150 miles. The oil was thin as water! The fuel dilution is obviously severe which is likely a result of the direct injection and the engine break in combined. I put in Penzoil dino 5w-30 and plan to switch to platinum synthetic at the next change. I may run a 40 weight since it will be around August at the next change.
Found a good place to install my new Sirius radio in the car. I'm not a smoker and don't use the ashtray at all so I was able to cut the ashtray faceplate and mounted the radio flush with it. The dock is the only thing actually attached to the faceplace, so I can still pull the radio out and put it into other vehicles or home docks. The next step is to order a ground loop isolator and run cable to my Aux input in addition to hardwiring the power to the cigarette lighter behind the dash.
Excuse the poor picture quality, my camera has trouble focusing sometimes. Anyways, let me know what you guys think! And yes, I know I need to clean my floormats.
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MikeHTally
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- 2008.5 Speed3, 2006 Chrysler 300C, 2003 Ram 1500
New tag frame. Bet it'll add at least 50# of thrust. (yippy)
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=131536&stc=1&d=1211585448
Plate frame 5.jpg
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=131536&stc=1&d=1211585448
Plate frame 5.jpg
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john blutarski
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waxed it yesterday
kneedragger241
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Pulled my door moldings off today.
It was so easy, I don't know why I waited so long to do it!
Also buffed and waxed the doors.
The previous owner thought a Brillo pad was good for removing bugs and tar, so the lower halves of the doors were all scratched up.
Now the doors shine like a mirror and make the rest of the car look bad LOL!
The Miata got jealous, so I washed it.
It was so easy, I don't know why I waited so long to do it!
Also buffed and waxed the doors.
The previous owner thought a Brillo pad was good for removing bugs and tar, so the lower halves of the doors were all scratched up.
Now the doors shine like a mirror and make the rest of the car look bad LOL!
The Miata got jealous, so I washed it.
