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    Cylinder Misfire; Please Help!

    So my check engine light came on on last Thursday so i went straight to autozone to see what code it was and it read Cylinder 2 misfire, and thermostat problem. So first thing I did was check my spark plugs, which the second one was a little lose in their and it was all black and charred up and...
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    Need new MOTOR MOUNTS bad, ASAP

    Like title says my passenger motor mount is out for sure, probably the others as well and i think i'll just replace all 3. I'm not heavy into performance mods or anything just want something that will end vibration, last a long time, and not super expensive. So what do you guys recommend? I...
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    Need advice on what kind of 18's I should get

    Okay.. so here's the deal, I have an 05 mazda 3 hatch, currently on 17x7.5's and has BC Coilovers and i've rolled the fenders. It's moderately low right now with dampening adjusted almost completely stiff. I want to go up to 18" rims though and be able to have the car sit pretty much flush with...
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    REALLY BAD WEIRD NOISES, bad wheel bearing??? PLEASE HELP!!!

    Okay, so for the past like 2 months i've been hearing a lot of weird noises with my car, which I started noticing after i got my pads and rotors done actually (which i dont understand) but first thing i started noticing was a really high pitched grinding sound that only occurs when i'm on a...
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    Installing BC coilovers, PLEASE HELP!!!

    Having my BC coilovers installed on my 05 mazda 3 hatch in two days, Sitting on after market 17's (plan on switching to 19's in near future). I want it to sit pretty low but not too low, so how should I have the coilovers adjusted? I'd like about about maybe 1.5" space between top of wheel and...
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    Who's got an aftermarket grille on their mazda 3 hatch? How did it fit?

    So I just recently got my carbon fiber grille for my 05 mazda 3 hatch from racingraven on ebay. I was super excited to put it on, till i was putting it on and it didnt fit....The wholes barely lined up enough for me to bolt it on, and I had cut off about 1/3" of corner of the lip of the hood...
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    Wanting to buy New BC coilovers

    So i've been wanting wanting to buy some entry level coilovers for a while and after doing research, BC's have stood out the most to me. Also considering Ksports but i have seen some not so good things about them for the mazda 3, so if there are any BC's dealers looking at this pm me please. Or...
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    What's the best value HEADERS for 05 mazda 3 hatch???

    Ok guys, so i've been wanting to do headers for a while now in my 05 M3 hatch. I already have a K&N CAI and SRS catback (which I do plan on upgrading eventually) but the next venture I want to do is some headers. The only thing I've really been able to find though is Vibrant, is this a good...
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    my automatic mazda 3 hatch is STALLING, PLEASE HELP!!!

    So about a month ago I left my car garaged in AZ because I came out to ohio for my internship. So I had my friend go over and take it for a drive today because I know its bad to leave cars sitting for a long period of time, and i wont be back for another 2 months. While he was driving the car he...
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    Best coilovers for mazda 3 hatch between 800-1000 bucks???

    So I just hit 100k miles and my suspension is shot and has been for a little while now i figured i could spend about 700 on new struts and springs or spend a little more and get a decent coilover setup. I am trying to spend under $900 if possible. I have been looking at some megan racing and...
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    What coilovers do I get for my Mazda 3 hatch

    So i have a 2005 mazda 3 hatch, and my stock struts are pretty much shot. Also I'm really into car audio and have a sound system that weighs about 280ish pounds in total, so the rear suspension is carrying A LOT of weight constantly. So I've been looking into getting coil-overs, but not trying...
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    What is the best radar detector out there

    I really want to get a radar detector but dont know anything about them. So does anyone know what the best brand is or what detector is the best value for the money? I was looking at some cobra stuff, so let me know if any of you have helpful information Thanks!
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    Should I put in a high output alterator? PLEASE HELP

    I have a lot of added on electrical/audio equipment and I am currently in the process of upgrading my battery, but the main question is should I put in an HO alt? I have heard many negative things about doing this such as frying electrical system/computer, and want to know if there's anyone who...
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    Battery alternator cap? please help!!

    first off im powering 2 rockford P315's, a hifonics 1700 amp, a P200-2 amp, punch 6.5 speakers, 2 farad capacitor, interior LED's (under dashboard), 12k HIDs, underglow kit and i thinks about it. (and may upgrade to much more powerful system BTW) But the problem is I'm still running it all...
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    Battery fitment??

    Does anyone know what the largest dimensions will fit in the battery compartment of the 05 mazda3 hatch. Im away from my car for next 2 months but need to buy battery online by end of july and im not sure how big of a battery i can fit. Want to put in a Kinetik hc2400 but dont think it will fit...
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    Best Paint for blackout, badges, and lights.

    Here's the deal, I blacked out the headlights with the VHT black paint for lenses, but looks foggy even the though i did the light restoration before painting. So, is there another paint that's better or an inexpensive tint vinyl? Second, I painted badges with like krylon plastic paint, and...
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    SRS Catback?

    I just bought a SRS CBE for $230 and waiting for it to be shipped. And I was wondering if anyone knows about this brand and if it's good or not, or if it's at least good value for the money. Having trouble finding reviews online but sounded nice in videos on youtube. I'd really appreciate the...
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    Modification ideas please!!!!

    I need some inexpensive performance mod ideas for my Automatic 05 Mazda 3 hatch. Any help or ideas would awesome. THANKS!!
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