Random MS3 Chat Thread

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Originally Posted by breakfasteatre

fixed? wouldnt it be cheaper to just buy a new fender?

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Passed your house the other day/remembered that you lived there, I was doing a insurance claim estimate in your area.

How's the build coming?

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Originally Posted by breakfasteatre

fixed? wouldnt it be cheaper to just buy a new fender?

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not really because I'd still have to paint/blend it

Just throw some dirt on it, voila, blended to the rest of the car.

its black

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Originally Posted by pwdunmore

My meth pump broke... one thing after the next with this car right now... status light comes on so its getting signal and power.

I tried to manually pump it by connecting the leads to the battery and it won't even turn the pump on so it's completely pooched... trying to see if snow performance will warranty it or not. I will have to pay shipping to Snow performance because "Canada" and a brand new pump is $120-$200 so I am deciding on paying for shipping and hoping its covered (which it should be seeing as I only ran a 50/50 mix and didn't misuse it) or get a new one all together.

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@pwdunmore which meth kit were you running pat?

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Originally Posted by Mr Wilson

Just throw some dirt on it, voila, blended to the rest of the car.

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But I want to start keeping it clean again



Yes it is black

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Originally Posted by miako

@pwdunmore which meth kit were you running pat?

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Snow Performance Stage 2 MAF on a 50/50 meth/water mix.

I spoke to the senior technician, he said he was getting a lot of pumps back from colder climates so he thinks that having the mixture "sit" in the pumps over winter (because meth barely comes on) can cause deposits and the rubber seal to soften. Which can cause the pump to seize because the bearings can't spin with all the deposits around them. The seals and parts are methanol resistant not methanol proof. If the mixture runs through the pump on a regular bases it stops this from happening or slows the process at least.

They gave me a good price on a replacement because for warranty you need to ship at our own expense... because Canada... So I just bought a new one and I will take apart my old one to diagnose what went wrong. @miako

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Originally Posted by pwdunmore

Snow Performance Stage 2 MAF on a 50/50 meth/water mix.

I spoke to the senior technician, he said he was getting a lot of pumps back from colder climates so he thinks that having the mixture "sit" in the pumps over winter (because meth barely comes on) can cause deposits and the rubber seal to soften. Which can cause the pump to seize because the bearings can't spin with all the deposits around them. The seals and parts are methanol resistant not methanol proof. If the mixture runs through the pump on a regular bases it stops this from happening or slows the process at least.

They gave me a good price on a replacement because for warranty you need to ship at our own expense... because Canada... So I just bought a new one and I will take apart my old one to diagnose what went wrong. @miako

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Thanks man, my pump is still good, but this info is good just in case!

No problem, I am definitely draining my pump next winter so this doesn't happening again.

or you can just hit boost in winter

I drive the same in winter and in summer lol

Obviously when there's snow on the ground (which is rare for Toronto) that's a different story

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Originally Posted by loki

Booked the car in to get the fender fixed first week of May at Automagicians

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About ****ing time.

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Originally Posted by loki

or you can just hit boost in winter

I drive the same in winter and in summer lol

Obviously when there's snow on the ground (which is rare for Toronto) that's a different story

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I believe he stores his speed for the winter.

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Originally Posted by boyracer

I believe he stores his speed for the winter.

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Ok that's different

nevermind

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Originally Posted by pwdunmore

Snow Performance Stage 2 MAF on a 50/50 meth/water mix.

I spoke to the senior technician, he said he was getting a lot of pumps back from colder climates so he thinks that having the mixture "sit" in the pumps over winter (because meth barely comes on) can cause deposits and the rubber seal to soften. Which can cause the pump to seize because the bearings can't spin with all the deposits around them. The seals and parts are methanol resistant not methanol proof. If the mixture runs through the pump on a regular bases it stops this from happening or slows the process at least.

They gave me a good price on a replacement because for warranty you need to ship at our own expense... because Canada... So I just bought a new one and I will take apart my old one to diagnose what went wrong. @miako

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After chewing on this some more...I think this issue deserves its own thread for discussion. Maybe a general methanol injection discussion thread...this might even be something the Americans may rarely if ever experience.

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Originally Posted by Fobio

After chewing on this some more...I think this issue deserves its own thread for discussion. Maybe a general methanol injection discussion thread...this might even be something the Americans may rarely if ever experience.

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I'll make a thread for "General information for Methanol Injection and use for cold climates" it once I get my new pump to install and take apart my old one. Hopefully it helps the up and comers.

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Originally Posted by Fobio

After chewing on this some more...I think this issue deserves its own thread for discussion. Maybe a general methanol injection discussion thread...this might even be something the Americans may rarely if ever experience.

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There's quite a few things on MSF (ie. American) that I don't think quite apply with our climate up here. A few off the top of my head is boost tuned maps aka v231 stupidity, some of the fluids to use (in some ways I think the magic ford stuff isn't so magic in the cold), some of the noise/suspension related fixes, rust and resilience of parts in the salt, etc. It's an interesting topic.

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Originally Posted by SomeGuy

There's quite a few things on MSF (ie. American) that I don't think quite apply with our climate up here. A few off the top of my head is boost tuned maps aka v231 stupidity, some of the fluids to use (in some ways I think the magic ford stuff isn't so magic in the cold), some of the noise/suspension related fixes, rust and resilience of parts in the salt, etc. It's an interesting topic.

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You're right, we should make/have a "MS3's in Cold Climates: Characteristics, Issues and Solutions"

Hey all,

So I dropped the car off at Street Performance on Friday, for Jimmy to put in a few pieces for me, OCC, seals and camber arms, and when I got the car back, the climate controls were all funky and had many a button on. I put everything back to status quo, chalking it up to the battery being disconnected. But it now seems like the air circulation is very weak and the venting mode button isn't working with the same accuracy. Do any of you have any experience with this happening after a seal or OCC install?? I don't think either has direct relation to the climate and venting, but nothing else has been done in months.

This is no way a critique of Jimmy, his service is/was excellent as always, but even he's not sure?? Any help's appreciated!

you're imagining things

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Originally Posted by J_Logik

Hey all,

So I dropped the car off at Street Performance on Friday, for Jimmy to put in a few pieces for me, OCC, seals and camber arms, and when I got the car back, the climate controls were all funky and had many a button on. I put everything back to status quo, chalking it up to the battery being disconnected. But it now seems like the air circulation is very weak and the venting mode button isn't working with the same accuracy. Do any of you have any experience with this happening after a seal or OCC install?? I don't think either has direct relation to the climate and venting, but nothing else has been done in months.

This is no way a critique of Jimmy, his service is/was excellent as always, but even he's not sure?? Any help's appreciated!

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None of those things should be related to the systems you're having problems with

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Originally Posted by loki

None of those things should be related to the systems you're having problems with

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Correct. Those are weird issues.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...c-Ohtsu-fp8000

hey guys, perfect tires for our speed, the ohtsu fp8000. sounds fast

@mazda3t

So as not to clutter your fs thread, if you want a valve that sounds close to stock, why don't you stick with the stock valve. What is your reasoning for switching?

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Originally Posted by loki

@mazda3t

So as not to clutter your fs thread, if you want a valve that sounds close to stock, why don't you stick with the stock valve. What is your reasoning for switching?

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because 1. buys speed3. 2. WUT GUDE BOV?