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I know that by starting my thread with that I am walking right into some potential flames, but seriously. I have a 2004 2.3L 3 sedan ATX with (in terms of performance related mods) : Mazdaspeed CAI Mazdaspeed cat-back advanced timing mod Buddy Club condensor that's it. I use 89 pump gas and...

MUST FIND AUTOCROSS... Hey guys. I have finally landed in taxachusetts and have been here for about 2 weeks now. So far so good. The "finally landed" part will make sense to those who have consoled me in terms of MA. exhaust issues, and yes I have passed inspection. Anyhow, I am looking for...

I am currently driving a 2.3L 3 sedan (2004) and planning a move from FL. to MA. in the next 30 days. I have the Mazdaspeed CAI (50 state legal) and the Mazdaspeed Cat-Back exhaust. I am pretty sure she is running clean, but its the noise that I am now worried about. Current MA. residents will...

I am currently driving a 2.3L 3 sedan (2004) and planning a move from FL. to MA. in the next 30 days. I have the Mazdaspeed CAI (50 state legal) and the Mazdaspeed Cat-Back exhaust. I am pretty sure she is running clean, but its the noise that I am now worried about. Current MA. residents will...

fluid malfunction!? so i'm leaking coolant... dirty nasty coolant. simple enough right? WRONG. i have pinned down a possible origin, but it seems strange to me. picture this: you have the little white plastic resevoir... look just to the right: there is a chunky silver/grey 3 sided square...

... if your a little slow like i am. i have an 04 3s sedan. we all know now that the OEM wheel/tire sizing is such: 16"x6.5" ET:52.5mm 205/55/16 i want to get a wheel/tire pkg. sized: 17"x 7" ET:40 mm 225/45/17 sales rep (good guy) at edgeracing.com guarantees fitment but i would like to...

please, offset tip hey guys, questions question questions... one day i will be able to contribute here, one way or another. cut to the chase: i have an 04 3s sedan. we all know now that the OEM wheel/tire sizing is such: 16"x6.5" ET:52.5mm 205/55/16 i want to get a wheel/tire pkg...

hey guys, i'm finally gonna take the plunge and get me some nice wheels. looking at 17's (modest i know) and liking some of what konig has to offer, like "freefall" for example. in any event, you guys have any good or bad experiences to draw on? recommendations for good outfits? i like...

or i should say, just really paranoid.... so here's the thing. i got and installed a Mazdaspeed CAI for my 3 S. love it... to me, worth it. today is day 6 or so and no problems at all- UNTIL, i went to my local automated carwash (including underspray)... now its throwing a CEL. i know that...

ok guys, i'm gonna apologize in advance for the lengthy post.... i drive a 2004 mazda 3 s, ATX with manual shiftgate...it runs smooth, shifts smooth, idles smooth but there's an awkward noise. it occurs when i suddenly BUT moderatly acclerate (1/4 to 1/2 throttle) especially in 2nd and third...

ok guys, i'm gonna apologize in advance for the lengthy post.... i drive a 2004 mazda 3 s, ATX with manual shiftgate...it runs smooth, shifts smooth, idles smooth but there's an awkward noise. it occurs when i suddenly BUT moderatly acclerate (1/4 to 1/2 throttle) especially in 2nd and third...

hey guys, ...living in fort myers these days... i have been searching for organzations/locations where there may be a steady stream of autocross events in southwest florida. there's one "club" called the gulf coast autocrossers association but they only hold one race a month... any thoughts?

so my mazda/mazdaspeed dealer is made up of a buncha crooks! i want the "official" mazdaspeed cai for my regular 3 s- warranty issues, sticking with mazdaspeed, etc. Wheather you agree with my reasons for that or not, doesn't matter. i gotta quote today... 335 for part(s)... ok i can swallow...

has anybody tried and/or discovered and "official" way to remove the rear seats in a 3 sedan? bench seems easy enough i suppose, but what about the 60/40 backs? just a thought....

just a question based mostly on opinion: what are your thoughts on removing the black tape on the doors (around the windows) ??? one issue- not entirely sure of how good (or not) it will look in person at all angles, despite one of the user's pics looking pretty cool... my worry is that the...

...its been a long time. Half of you don't remember me, 5 sevenths don't really care, but I am back now after some time.... looking forward to contributing some more...

how? i have heard disconnect the neg terminal for 30 seconds... or 5 minutes... or pull the main fuse and hit the brake...... etc... how exactly do i go about it (for timing mod) perhaps i pull fuse 10 A ?

.... i have 2 floor jacks and two jack stands all holding the load of my passenger side right now in my garage... is that ok to leave overnight (suspension damage, frame distortion, etc.) ???? kinda need to know in the next hour!!!! thanks

just curious.... can/should i run the bc condensor and the single grounding wire simultaneously... would doing such create a problem in the current?

hey, i just wanted to see if people have developed thoughts on the weapon r secret weapon sri's as opposed to the competition..... i know many will ask why i am getting an sri vs. a cai but flood waters might be a b****... so, secret weapon vs. k&n? etc. thanks