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    Exhaust Swap V6 to 4 Cylinder?

    I have a 2011 4 cylinder Tribute. I Bought a 2008 V6 for parts. This morning my exhaust on the 2011 broke just before the resonator. My question is can I just swap the exhaust from the cat back on the 2008 to the 2011? This is where is broke on the 2011.
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    What Harness for Stereo 2011 Tribute

    I've looked around all over and there seems to be a tonne of different harnesses for the 2011 Tribute. It has 2 connectors on the back of the stock HU. It has the screen above the HU displaying the temp, clock, song names, etc. Will one of these connectors not be i use now after a new harness...
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    Stiff Power Steering (2011 Tribute)

    OK, I know this thing has electronic power steering, well i'm fairly sure as I don't see a PS reservoir anywhere under the hood. In the past couple of days, the steering has gotten sticky if you will. Getting the wheel to turn 90 degrees one way or the other and the stickiness is present and...
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    Couple 2011 Tribute gripes

    Fans Kicking on too Early?? This is from a cold start, after sitting over night. As soon as I start the rig, the fans come on. Why? The engine isn't even warm yet. Is this a common thing to happen? It is causing the idle to ramp up to like 1900 upon start up cause of the extra load of the fan...
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    how do I get this steering wheel off?

    How do I get this the rest of the way off? The steering wheel still feel solid I have the horn screws out, and the main bolt holding it in place. It still feels SOLID.
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    2000 Mazda Protege5 PARTS CAR

    2002 Mazda Protege5 PARTS CAR CAR IS GONE. I HAVE SOME PARTS LEFT FROM IT, BUT THE FULL CAR HAS BEEN SOLD TODAY.... Full on car for parts. Starts and drives no problem. 1st come, 1st served. The only problem with it is the chassis was rusted, that's why it has to be given up for parts. Only...
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    Traded in for a 2011 Tribute

    2011 Tribute (brand new) Well well, this rig certainly is different that my last. But I needed something bigger with similar payments and similar gas milage. I think it worked out ok. I let 24 hours go by before I let the mod bug bite. Dont say it looks incomplete cause it's not done yet lol...
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    Injen CAI for sale

    Was designed for the 1st gen but fits on the 2nd gen as well. You would need the vibration mount if you set it up for CAI. I traded in my 3, and am putting this up for sale. $80 + shipping. Sits behind drivers side headlight
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    1993 Civic guru's i need your help

    OK, I have a couple problems here. Hook me up with some advise. Car wont rev past 3500rpm. Its like it just bounces off the rev limiter. Odd right? Map sensor perhaps or in limp mode? Next, there is a fuse in the fuse box called "Back-up". I was trying to read the codes via the plug but the...
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    Clicking while turning the wheel (stopped or moving slow)

    Ok, so over the past few days i've noticed a clicking in my steering wheel when it is being turned. I can be stopped and it'll do it, i can be moving slowly and it'll do it. Turn wheel a little bit, click....turn a bit more, click...and same goes for when i turn it back again. I don't think...
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    Heads UP - Mazda Recalls Nearly 500,000 Mazda3 Models for wiper problems

    http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/06/mazda-recalls-nearly-500000-mazda3-models.html The recall surrounds an electronic problem that could prevent the windshield wipers from working. Affected vehicles include those between the 2008 and 2010 model years. Mazda is expected to notify...
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    Heads UP - Mazda Recalls Nearly 500,000 Mazda3 Models for wiper problems

    http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/06/mazda-recalls-nearly-500000-mazda3-models.html The recall surrounds an electronic problem that could prevent the windshield wipers from working. Affected vehicles include those between the 2008 and 2010 model years. Mazda is expected to notify...
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    Raked look and Consequesces

    Ok, I have 225 50 r 17's all around right now. Dropped 1.75". I picked up 2 - 205 40 r 17's. I'd like to put them on the front of the car to lower it even more considering the tallness of my tires. My question is, does riding on this stance have adverse effects on suspension? Seriously, will it...
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    Finally Lowered a bit

    I finally lowered the car after having the springs in my house since september...well winter stopped me from putting them on for the most part. They are Canuk Motorsports springs..1.75" all the way around. Wadda ya think?
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    Tires too tall for drop?

    Ok, I got myself in a jam I believe. I have tires thats are 225 50 r17. I have CM springs that drop about 1.75". Will I rub is my question. I know when the springs are put on it's going to be very close. I'me afraid they'll rub too much in the front. A little rub won't bother me. So, what do...
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    Did some blacking

    I did a little work over the weekend and decided to black out my emblems. I think they look 100x better than the chrome...the only thing that bothers me now is that stupid chrome part in the smile...that will take a little more work to get done...onto the couple pics...let me know what you...
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    Licence Plate Light...can't get the cap off

    How do you remove the plastic covering on the licence plate lights? I have new ones to go in but it doesn't seem to be like the dome and map lights where they just pop off. I know people are after swapping em out, so how do you do? lol
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    Audio system is dead

    I can't for the life of me get my system back up and running. The amp powers on (blue light lights up), both fuses are good. I have a LOC But one day it just stop working. My subs I mean. So now i'm left to thinking either A) My sub went kaput B) LOC went kaput. Does anyone know how to...
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    Trade in for a speed3?

    Ok....so I REALLY want to get into a speed 3. I have about 13K left to pay on my current 2010 3. The dealership said that they would pay that off for me, and set me up in a 2010 speed3. My monthly payments will only change by 20/month. I'm new to the trading in, dealership thing aside for when...
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    Performance chip ahahaha

    http://cgi.ebay.ca/2010-Mazda-3-OBD-Performance-Flash-Chip-/220640309581?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year:2010&hash=item335f2ff14d#ht_6033wt_792 Just curious about this one. This one actually SOUNDS legit. ahah. And the price isn't bad either. they show dyno graphs, and crap on...
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