Old member checking in

[RTEnthusiast]

Hey all,

Been a while since I've been around these parts. It's been a decade since my Mazda3 has been gone. How's everyone doing? Anyone still around from the old days (2010-2013ish)?

Hope everyone's staying well and healthy!

[S.F.W.]

Certainly are some original members still hanging around. A lot of newer members as well.

[G ~ MINI]

Hello !

You should come out to next mazda car meet and bring the Aston.

Perhaps we could do a meet at Cayuna ... They recently opened for lapping. Social distancing ineffect.
CAr, drive and your crew....

[gabbygenier]

Hey all,

Been a while since I've been around these parts. It's been a decade since my Mazda3 has been gone. How's everyone doing? Anyone still around from the old days (2010-2013ish)?

Hope everyone's staying well and healthy!

2010 - 2013 is not the old days haha.

i still lurk here and there haha

[RedRaptor]

I still have my 04 Winning Blue hatchback. Still remember reading Xenon's and MajesticBlueNTO's DIY posts.

[SonicBoy]

Wow! I still remember seeing RX8s on your 04 Winning Blue RedRaptor.

Didn't think you still had it.

[soccerboy1491]

I still have my 04 Winning Blue hatchback. Still remember reading Xenon's and MajesticBlueNTO's DIY posts.

Crazy. I miss mine

[Flagrum_3]

Still here on a regular basis, still have the 3, 360k on her now and still drives great.

Miss alot of the old members that have departed.



_3

[Flunk]

Miss alot of the old members that have departed.

I think the lack of a current MS3 to move up to has a lot to do with that.

[S.F.W.]

I think the lack of a current MS3 to move up to has a lot to do with that.Maybe. I think it is more a)the car comes stock with so much more now, there is less to modify b)Facebook people use that instead of traditional forums.

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[FLIPDADY]

I still have my 04 Winning Blue hatchback. Still remember reading Xenon's and MajesticBlueNTO's DIY posts.Holy shit Rob! Still rocking the OG hatch?

Good to hear from some of you old guys!

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[FLIPDADY]

Still here on a regular basis, still have the 3, 360k on her now and still drives great.

Miss alot of the old members that have departed.



_3Ron, it's been a minute.

Hope all is well.

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[RedRaptor]

Holy shit Rob! Still rocking the OG hatch?


hey Joe! I still have her! Daily driver for the past 16 years.

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[Sonic31]

My ol 2006 gave its life to the rust gods about 5 years ago, I'm now rockin a 2010 hatch.

Still lurk the forum from time to time :D

Happy to see some familiar faces posting here.

[Captain Mazda]

I pretty much only drive for hockey so the car's been mostly parked last 3 months. I need a TM3 plate cover for the Ninja!

[aZuMi]

Nice to see some familiar names here. Hope everyone is staying safe and getting their second vaccines.

I might pass by in one of the AA meets when it comes back.

[Noisy Crow]

I still lurk occasionally. My '08 is still on the road. It's my daily driver (well, sort of giving I've been WFH for a year an a half...). I can't believe it's been thirteen years!

[G ~ MINI]

Dang
I want a G - PIMP staus ...lol

[Thrizzl3]

I still lurk occasionally. My '08 is still on the road. It's my daily driver (well, sort of giving I've been WFH for a year an a half...). I can't believe it's been thirteen years!

Damn. I feel old already. No gray hairs yet though. *knock on wood* hope it stays that way. :P

[Hives]

Still here. My 06 GT Sedan has been parked due to WFH. Original engine and tranny @ 396K

[G ~ MINI]

Still here. My 06 GT Sedan has been parked due to WFH. Original engine and tranny @ 396K
Nice !

[dj_chinaman2097]

I test drove a 2011 GT and 2014 GT with auto transmission while looking for a used car for my wife. Not even close to my 2006 GT with manual transmission. I definitely regret trading in my 2012 Charger SRT, but those two 2011 and 2014 Mazda3s I drove made me appreciate a lot more the way my current 2017 CX-5 GT drives and handles. We eventually went with a 2015 Honda Fit EX, which for me, drives totally like an A to B car. Maybe I'll get another Mazda if the next gen actually has decent power and brings back the zoom zoom feeling.

[Booter22]

im still here. even though i might be moving up from the mazda in the next week or so. ive been working for Hyundai for about 7 years now. and there a super clean driven by old people 2013 sonata 2.0T with 140 000 km on it and its had every service and then some done to it for almost a wash what i would sell mine for. so thinking to move up to something a bit bigger. leather seats pano roof. and 100,000 km less then the 3. other wise my cars still driving strong and hauls ass. im going to miss it for sure.

[shift8]

Thought I'd install tapatalk and randomly check in :)

Still got the MS3. Doing my 2nd engine rebuild. This time will be a lot better and I'm doing the assembly myself this time around with help from friends.

Pulled the engine myself which was a first for me. Pretty good for someone who 6 years ago barely knew how to use jack stands...

Engine at the machine shop and hopefully coming home this week to start assembly. Not looking to do anything crazy just a basic forged engine build maxing out the stock injectors on the street and tuning for 320-330whp for the track.

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[G ~ MINI]

Thought I'd install tapatalk and randomly check in :)

Still got the MS3. Doing my 2nd engine rebuild. This time will be a lot better and I'm doing the assembly myself this time around with help from friends.

Pulled the engine myself which was a first for me. Pretty good for someone who 6 years ago barely knew how to use jack stands...

Engine at the machine shop and hopefully coming home this week to start assembly. Not looking to do anything crazy just a basic forged engine build maxing out the stock injectors on the street and tuning for 320-330whp for the track.

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I wish i had the space to able to lift and plug an engine or work the suspension.
I am surprised you can pull 330whp from stock injectors.
I need to put mine on a dyno ...i should be close to 200whp (2.0L NA) with the lighter forged
and flowed head, lighter balanced crank and better rod bearings ...it all add to a better performing solid engine .
Dang,,,i finally put in the 4LB lithium battery too. I should be sitting just under 2600 lbs.
She certainly sounds different too. Hurry up and build that monster i need a fast mazda to chase..

[shift8]

I wish i had the space to able to lift and plug an engine or work the suspension.
I am surprised you can pull 330whp from stock injectors.
I need to put mine on a dyno ...i should be close to 200whp (2.0L NA) with the lighter forged
and flowed head, lighter balanced crank and better rod bearings ...it all add to a better performing solid engine .
Dang,,,i finally put in the 4LB lithium battery too. I should be sitting just under 2600 lbs.
She certainly sounds different too. Hurry up and build that monster i need a fast mazda to chase..

You don't need that much space really. Small 2 Bay garage on a 36 foot lot. Height only 9 ft maybe.

Stock injectors on MS3 are 370-380 whp. Running 330 is actually a detune.

Currently 3000 lbs on 1/3rd tank.


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[leungly]

It's also been many many many years since I've logged in. Still have the 2009 Mazda3 GT however I took the insurance off for the last 10 months only adding it back in a couple of weeks ago.

[Noisy Crow]

Well, very odd day... I pulled out the PRM air filter and put the stock air box back in. The PRM was installed around April 2009, so over 12 years. I still had all the parts, bolts & push-pins. And I'm pretty sure the air filter that is in the airbox is the one that came with the car!

[S.F.W.]

Well, very odd day... I pulled out the PRM air filter and put the stock air box back in. The PRM was installed around April 2009, so over 12 years. I still had all the parts, bolts & push-pins. And I'm pretty sure the air filter that is in the airbox is the one that came with the car!I remember PRM. They used my original 04 mazda 3 GT to test fit.
Why the change ?

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[bubba1983]

Still waiting for an old lanyard to come my way.....

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[S.F.W.]

Still waiting for an old lanyard to come my way.....

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[mEtH]

Holy! I find myself stumbling back to this forum after so many years. Just had an urge to see what was up.

I actually just gave up my 2008 hatch a few months back to my nephew. Still in great shape with 180,000 km, but felt it would be worth a lot more to my nephew who could put sometime in to her. We only really have a need for one car with all thats been going on. Nice to see whats a familiar names, maybe i'll lurk around a bit more.

[m_bisson]

Hi

[Noisy Crow]

it's like a ghost-town here!

[S.F.W.]

it's like a ghost-town here!
Yea. Likely at least partially an issue related to my not finishing the upgrade to https, and second social media - facebook groups, Instagram.

[aris]

After 15 years and 362,000km I finally parted ways with my Mazda, I didn’t want to buy I figured $2000 was better then waiting another year and it ends up in the scrap yard lol

[aris]

After 15 years and 362,000km I finally parted ways with my Mazda, I didn’t want to but I figured $2000 was better then waiting another year and it ends up in the scrap yard lol

corrected my spelling error lol

[Noisy Crow]

After 15 years and 362,000km I finally parted ways with my Mazda, I didn’t want to buy I figured $2000 was better then waiting another year and it ends up in the scrap yard lol

My '08 is running out of time too. Hard to let it go after so long! Are you replacing yours with anything?

[leungly]

I still have mine. '09, I think it has 268k or something. It hasn't been daily driven in awhile.

[Flagrum_3]

aris Well that's sad, thought you'd keep her right to the end. Atleast you got your moneys worth out of her and some change back.

My 3 is still running great and still looks awesome. I'm @395k now. Infact I just updated my audio system, that's how confident I am in her.

I still try to drive her daily (weather permitting) since I don't work anymore. She doesn't see much rain or snow anymore either, lol.

Aiming for 400k+ next.

[aris]

My '08 is running out of time too. Hard to let it go after so long! Are you replacing yours with anything?

I bought a Ram 4 years ago, I decided to sell it and get something decent for it, the rust was getting bad on it, I was definitely sad when it drove away after owning it for 15 years.

[aris]

@aris (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/member.php?u=6096) Well that's sad, thought you'd keep her right to the end. Atleast you got your moneys worth out of her and some change back.

My 3 is still running great and still looks awesome. I'm @395k now. Infact I just updated my audio system, that's how confident I am in her.

I still try to drive her daily (weather permitting) since I don't work anymore. She doesn't see much rain or snow anymore either, lol.

Aiming for 400k+ next.

that’s awesome, the rust was getting bad on mine and me owning two vehicles didn’t make sense, I bought a Ram 4 years ago and still kept my car but after I stopped krowning it 4 years ago the rust has gotten really bad so it was time, but it was definitely sad seen my car leave with its new owner after 15 years of owning it.

[Noisy Crow]

I bought a Ram 4 years ago, I decided to sell it and get something decent for it, the rust was getting bad on it, I was definitely sad when it drove away after owning it for 15 years.

I'm waiting to get my hands on a '24 3. And yes, will be a bit sad to see the '08 go...

[Flagrum_3]

I'm waiting to get my hands on a '24 3. And yes, will be a bit sad to see the '08 go...

What model are you looking at getting, if you don't mind me asking.


_3

[Noisy Crow]

What model are you looking at getting, if you don't mind me asking.


_3

GT sedan AWD turbo. I did consider a more basic trim level, especially as I now drive less (2 days a week WFH) but I do want to enjoy it. I'm not quite ready for a basic Corrolla yet!

[Flagrum_3]

GT sedan AWD turbo. I did consider a more basic trim level, especially as I now drive less (2 days a week WFH) but I do want to enjoy it. I'm not quite ready for a basic Corrolla yet!

Nice.

I would consider the AWD turbo myself if it offered a standard transmission.

[Noisy Crow]

Nice.

I would consider the AWD turbo myself if it offered a standard transmission.

Common gripe about the turbo! I came across an explanation on why from Dave Coleman. Unlike a regular turbo engine the torque of the Skyactiv turbo peaks at relatively low RPM and then drops off. That makes spirited driving with a manual transmission a miserable experience. Winding the engine up to the redline and then up-shifting just doesn't really suit the Skyactive turbo engine.

And in my world the automatic keeps my wife happy.... No manual => I don't have to explain why I bought yet another car she can't drive. :D

[Flunk]

I have the CX-30 GT Turbo. The torque fells pretty great in normal driving, if you're interested in the turbo 3 you should take a test drive of one. That's what led me to buy this thing (I'm too tall to fit in the current 3 because of the low roof line but I still think it's a great car).

[Noisy Crow]

Well, I now have a Machine Gray AWD Turbo Mazda 3 sedan sitting in my driveway!

[aris]

Well, I now have a Machine Gray AWD Turbo Mazda 3 sedan sitting in my driveway!


awesome, congrats