I doubted @MajesticBlueNTO once...
Then he created a machine, took me back into time, and convinced me otherwise...
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I doubted @MajesticBlueNTO once...
Then he created a machine, took me back into time, and convinced me otherwise...
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fywdyl (04-10-2017),MajesticBlueNTO (04-08-2017),Mr Wilson (04-09-2017),shift8 (04-09-2017)
Has anyone had coilovers rebuilt? Pulling mine off this weekend (fronts done yesterday) because one of the fronts damping adjustment never tightens (probably failed seal or something) and one rear has a seized damper adjustment.
I'm located beside Brampton, so found DropTec on a few forums.
Other suggestions or things I should ask about when having rebuilt?
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2008.5 Mazdaspeed 3, CWP
Forged internals + GTX2871r
// Build thread // Instagram: @sleepy.ms3
Click to see Her!!!!
@Mazdy - Instagram
Official Team IG - @TeamEndlessPossibilities
2013 Mazdaspeed 3
finally get my car etuned!!! also who else is from kitchener waterloo? i'm seeing so many speed 3s espiecally in white
ricola (04-20-2017)
Current: 2012 Mazdaspeed3 Tech CWP
Mods to Date:
Custom Halo headlights, DRL delete, Kenwood DNX890HD, Kenwood KFC-3009 x2(12"), Kenwood 1800Watt Amp, LED interior lights, LED switchbacks, LED fogs.
Previous:2012 Mazda 3 Sky-GS in CWP, 2012 16W Mazda 3 GT Hatch SOLD, 2010 CWP Mazda 3 GT Hatchback SOLD, 2009 Metropolitan Grey Mazda 3 GT Hatch SOLD, 2007 Carbon Grey Mica Mazda 3 GS Hatch SOLD
so there is some of us! I spotted a grey genpu in waterloo today, lowered with purple wheels...
finally someone waved too! lol... I rarely ever get a nod or wave from other speed3s, something I'm so use to in the Miata, or my old wrx...
I'm in Guelph but I drive Speed 6. Red
It's like a white Ms3. But bigger n fatter. And redder
Don't have my Tm3 plate covers on my 6
Last edited by Como; 04-21-2017 at 01:31 PM.
2005 Mazda 3 hatch
2006 MS6
shift8 (04-21-2017)
Hey Gents (and any random lady Speed drivers),
Back from the land of the lost and a long tuning hiatus. I read back a few pages and have seen a few of the OG's have moved on to new platforms and the like, but some of the faithful still remain and many a new face are here.
Looking to finish some overdue upgrades, do some maintenance and re-tune so hoping a few of you can PM me and we'll go from there. Looking at @Mr Wilson, @Fobio, @loki, @MajesticBlueNTO and @boyracer.
Hope to hear from you guys.
Take care,
J
Nice guys finish last.......that's why I drive an MS3!
J_Logik (04-27-2017)
Lol @Thrizzl3!! Yeah I had to check sometimes myself. Glad to see your still around as well my man. Where is everyone....MSF?
So I'm at 142km and my car smokes after extended idle (10 min or more).
I assume this means the k04 is on it's way out. Anything I can do at this point or just budget to upgrade/replace?
Car is dead stock other than short ram. Not against modifying if I have to replace stuff but I don't have any huge power goals. I hear the reliable/fun ration gets out of wack after 300whp?
Last edited by Dave_The_BMXER; 05-12-2017 at 03:05 PM.
Like I said, corksport intake and corksport inlet pipe will likely solve that issue.
I created a thread or post on this somewhere with pics edited in mS paint
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eh? really? Something doesn't sound right to me about that.
If bearings are going, it's time to replace the turbo...everything else is just a short term patch on broken hardware. I'd rather replace the turbo before the bearings go and you get metal chunks flying into your engine.
- 2021 Porsche Macan GTS -
- 2016 Lexus NX200t F Sport -
- 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 Black Mica - SOLD -
No different than the smoking turbo fix a lot of dealers do which is to swap out the turbo inlet pipe. But I think they also swapped out my engine cover
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Yeah I seem to remember a variety of other alternatives. A CS intake and inlet pipe is something I could use later anyway if I do upgrade things too right?
The car currently drives fine.
If I were to replace the turbo, are the BNR units worth the expense?
Afaik sup mods =
HPFP
AP
Plugs
TMIC
Last edited by Dave_The_BMXER; 05-12-2017 at 04:59 PM.
Depends which BNR you go with. S1 is just like k04 but built better. S3/S4 is where the higher hp numbers start to come in. CS turbo is similar to S3. You can run the CS turbo (and possibly the S3) on a stock car aside from tune and HPFP, although most people have a few more bolt ons when going that route.
IG @cheeky_ms3
Dave_The_BMXER (05-13-2017),loki (05-13-2017),MikeTheCheek (05-13-2017),S.F.W. (05-13-2017),shift8 (05-15-2017)
I'd go S3. Guess that is important to mention. @ricola I actually don't want a FMIC. I'd prefer to keep things lower key.
OK stupid question. Where is the horn on the 2008 MS3? Haven't found a good picture that points me where it is located.
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ricola (05-15-2017)