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    help! leak oil filter housing!

    Hey guys, Just changed my oil yesterday. Replaced oil filter, gaskets and new Mobil 1. I buttoned the car back up I turned the car on and noticed oil leaking between the plastic catridge that houses the filter and the metal piece it screws into. Its a steady pour only when the car is turned...
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    Ms3 video clunk

    Been trying to diagnose this for a while. Front end clunk is loud. I just had right strut and rear shocks replaced too. If anyone knows the fix please let me know!!! Very annoying!! Video Here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPqSXK24k6w
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    HAWK HP+ 2007 MS3 Clips?

    Hi All, Been trying to figure out these brakes for quite some time now. The stock pads come with clips to hold the caliper retainer for the outboard pad, however, these pads don't have said clips. I've been told that these fit 2007 MS3's but can I really install these without the retainer...
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    MS3 Front End Clunk

    I've been searching for an answer for this but have not found anything concrete. I've been having a similar problem like many with clunking from the front end over uneven road...I can also feel this under my feet from vibration when I'm driving. I've heard it could be bushings, endlinks and...
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    Mazda3 going rotary?!?!

    car and driver.com...take the rotary part with a grain of salt. Interesting none the less. 2010 Mazda 3 - Spied And now an update for that other 3 we love so much. BY STEVE SILER, PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL CERVANTES FOR BRENDA PRIDDY & CO. AND THE MANUFACTURER August 2008 Wearing what looks...
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    New '10 Mazda3 Spies

    autoweek.com The spunky Mazda 3--one of the AutoWeek staff favorites, especially in MazdaSpeed3 guise-- is being prepped for a makeover next spring. We'll get the full view in November at the Los Angeles auto show, but prototypes are running around on public roads now. And our spy photographer...
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    Dyno Long Term Test

    This is a new long term dyno test From Roadandtrack.com...not too shabby for a stock car if you ask me. Enjoy! Our Mazdaspeed3 turned some nice numbers at the wheels, peaking at just about 236 hp at 5500 rpm and 267 lb.-ft. around 4200 rpm at the wheels (factory claims 263 bhp at 5500 and 280...
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    bogging after CAI filter cleaning

    Hello again, I was cleaning my filter from my MSCAI the first time yesterday. Followed the instructions on the cleaning solutions bottles that came with the intake. I let the filter dry for a few hours in the sun and then put the filter back on the intake. When I started the car it immediately...
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    Engine/Tranny shield issues

    Hey all. Did my 5th oil change today and looks like the shield that runs right under the engine/tranny has taken its last breath. Driving around the winters and in a lot of the rain we've been getting recently has caused a fair amount of rust to form on the metal clips, screws, and bolts that...
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    GT-R Wrecked Already!

    It's a sad day...engine swap anyone? automobilemag.com We all know that accidents do happen to all drivers no matter the circumstances --but the ones that could have been prevented, well, that's a different story. The driver of this new Kuro Black Nissan GT-R had a little too much fun...
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    New Wheels/Tires

    Hey all, i just received my tires and wheels from discount tire direct and couldn't be happier. The stock ms3 wheels/tires are great and all but I wanted something with just a tad more of an edge...i also needed all season tire because of the area I live in but there was no way I was putting...
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    Poll makes love to Doritos truck

    Pole makes love to Doritos truck These pics are no photoshop. I was working like any other day and all of a sudden I hear this huge bang! It almost sounded like an explosion and all of a sudden the lights flash and all the computers turn off. Then I hear someone scream 'oh my god...look...
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    *spotted Dariend/New Cannan Area

    Hey there, I've seen a Cosmic Blue ms3 on my way home twice in the same area the past couple of weeks. Just wondering if it's anyone on the forum? I drive a Sunlight Silver MS3 so you should've spotted me as well. I've seen this car near the stop sign after the country club there in Darien near...
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    *Spotted Darien/New Cannan CT*

    Hey there, I've seen a Cosmic Blue ms3 on my way home twice in the same area the past couple of weeks. Just wondering if it's anyone on the forum? I drive a Sunlight Silver MS3 so you should've spotted me as well. I've seen this car near the stop sign after the country club there in Darien...
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    SRT-4 no longer 300HP?

    Does anyone know what the deal is with this new Caliber SRT-4? I'm not looking to get one as I love my MS3, but Dodge has been advertising this car on their website for roughly a year or maybe more. They haven't announced when exactly it will be available to the public in 2008 and it is no...
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    Sports Car Impersonator

    http://www.dpccars.com/car-videos/01-27-07page-Sports-Car-Impersonator.htm This guy is unreal.
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    R. Hart Rim on MS3?

    Hey guys, I've been searching the forums to see if the MSProtege rims will fit the MS3 without much luck. I wanted to know if anyone knows if the msp racing harts will clear the brakes and have proper fitment on the MS3. Any info would be great! Thanks!
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    Weed arrested for marijuana possession

    Found this kinda ironic...enjoy! Dec 05 2006 12:01 PM Weed arrested for marijuana possession BETHEL -- Two teens from Cheshire were arrested on drug charges Sunday. According to a statement sent by Bethel police this morning, officers stopped a car that was driving erratically on Route 6 at...
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    Snake Skin Viper

    You've got to be kidding me. I'd rather have the 'pimp' edition with the pink boas... http://www.prefix.com/snakeskin/
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    *wild Child!

    THis is the type of advertising mazda should've been doing from the very begining...check it out...hilarious! http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=upcomingMS3
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