Random MS3 Chat Thread

[Fack_Dude]

How the eff?

300 for alternator 100 for install.

[loki]

Who did the install and did you buy from dealer?

[loki]

I'll give you a call later

[loki]

Read 11 volts. Then jumpstarted and read 12 volts but wasn't enough to run the car for long. Managed to get a friend to help me push it off the road and its parked on a side street

[loki]

Sounds like a straight forward install

[loki]

Car will be towed to Street Performance

CAA tow truck couldn't tow it. Waiting for CAA flatbed...

[Mr Wilson]

Shitty.

[Mr Wilson]

Car started no issues this morning, but made the duck noise. Super trippy WTF and lol all at once.

[pwdunmore]

lmao... I love when people new to MS3's post videos of that on MSF and wonder wtf it is.

I have seen a couple with all this cold weather... makes me lol.

[Fack_Dude]

Car started no issues this morning, but made the duck noise. Super trippy WTF and lol all at once.

Apparently. It's the heater motor that makes that makes that noise. It happened to me yesterday and that's what a mechanic told me at work

[Thrizzl3]

Need ms3 duck call thread. Lol my duck was angry this morning

[pwdunmore]

Need ms3 duck call thread. Lol my duck was angry this morning

Haha Angry Birds...

[mikey32235]

My car won't start today at all. It sounds like it's choking at start up. Battery is good it has power. Any suggestions as to what may be "frozen" would be great.

[breakfasteatre]

maybe the -1000 weather. No ones car starts in this weather, no ones, ever, in the history of cold weather, just wait until it warms up

[pwdunmore]

My car won't start today at all. It sounds like it's choking at start up. Battery is good it has power. Any suggestions as to what may be "frozen" would be great.

You might want to invest in a block heater lol... and did you try holding the gas pedal slightly down on start up?

My car almost didn't start after sitting out in the parking lot all day in this cold when I was at work.

[SomeGuy]

No problems starting today...we would have weather like this or colder for weeks on end in northern ontario, was rarely a problem.

[pwdunmore]

No problems starting today...we would have weather like this or colder for weeks on end in northern ontario, was rarely a problem.

Good to know, my car cranked 3 times and on the last one all the lights were starting to dim on my dash. Is that normal for you this kinda cold? SomeGuy

[mickey_g]

my car sits in the cold on my driveway for over 12 hrs a day and it starts fine...may be get your battery checked out

[SomeGuy]

Good to know, my car cranked 3 times and on the last one all the lights were starting to dim on my dash. Is that normal for you this kinda cold? SomeGuy

Up north on the old 3 yes the dash lights would dim while trying to turn it over. Down here, hasn't happened yet (hasn't been cold enough). To give yourself a better chance to start, turn everything off when you park the car (heater, radio, headlights, seats, etc). Also turn the car on, without starting it, for a few seconds before cranking to give everything a chance to start up off load.

[miako]

^+1 I made sure I turned off seat heater, fan, and headlights if it's really cold outside. Mine started no problem, whined for about half a second and she started right up. No dim at the dash too.

[mikey32235]

yeah i am definately going to get one lol pwdunmore no luck getting it started today. i got it to fire up once and it was misfiring like crazy. as soon as i let go of the gas it died and i havent gotten it to start. gonna pick up some quick start and see if that helps. i tried to push my car in the garage yesterday but my driveway has too much of a slope.

[Snotrocket]

Your car is scrap metal, you just don't know it yet.

Let me know when you're ready to part it out, I need a few things if they are still good.

[mikey32235]

Your car is scrap metal, you just don't know it yet.

Let me know when you're ready to part it out, I need a few things if they are still good.

cool. will do.

[Bully Dog Racing]

You might want to invest in a block heater lol... and did you try holding the gas pedal slightly down on start up?

My car almost didn't start after sitting out in the parking lot all day in this cold when I was at work.

$430 + tax for block heater installed in gen2 MS3 as quoted by local Mazda dealer...apparently $300 of that is labour since they are labour intensive to install.

[loki]

No one in the gta needs a f****ing block heater

Holy shit

[loki]

Just buy an ap...set the boost to 30 psi. Set your timing to 30 degrees at redline. Go for a rip. Tow your car home and stick candles in the hole in your block. Problem solved

[SomeGuy]

LMAO...angry much?

Block heater is definitely not needed down here.

[mickey_g]

LOL...even in Alberta my parents dont have a block heater and they park their cars outside. Definitely not needed in ON

[Thrizzl3]

Just buy an ap...set the boost to 30 psi. Set your timing to 30 degrees at redline. Go for a rip. Tow your car home and stick candles in the hole in your block. Problem solved

#dead LMAO

[zzz3]

$430 + tax for block heater installed in gen2 MS3 as quoted by local Mazda dealer...apparently $300 of that is labour since they are labour intensive to install.

Get a odyssey instead. Lots of cca and nice reserve.

[pwdunmore]

If I were driving a built(forged) engine in the winter I would get a block heater as precaution.

Cold starts are tough on an engines as and with clearances changing with a built(forged) engine why would you risk something by making the oil viscous in the sub freezing temperatures.

No one normally needs a block heater with the mild winters we normally have but climate changes. You're ignorant to think it wouldn't help your engine and if you have the ability to install it yourself it's worth the investment. I park in a garage so I don't need one but if I have a forged engine and was parking outside I would install one.



Bunch of damn sheep around here...

[loki]

If I were driving a built(forged) engine in the winter I would get a block heater as precaution.

Cold starts are tough on an engines as and with clearances changing with a built(forged) engine why would you risk something by making the oil viscous in the sub freezing temperatures.

No one normally needs a block heater with the mild winters we normally have but climate changes. You ignorant to think it wouldn't help your engine and if you have the ability to install yourself its worth the investment. I park in a garage so I don't need one but if I have a forged engine and was parking outside I would install one.



Bunch of damn sheep around here...

baaaah!

hugs and kisses,
Ignorant Sheep

[loki]

you also need somewhere to plug in your block heater

[pwdunmore]

Outdoor extension cord, electricity works through one of those right?

[MajesticBlueNTO]

Outdoor extension cord, electricity works through one of those right?

Not everyone who parks outdoors have access to an outlet. This isn't the north west where outlets are available in public parking lots

[pwdunmore]

I'm talking about parking at his house...

[loki]

Outdoor extension cord, electricity works through one of those right?

don't talk to me as if I am stupid.

[pwdunmore]

You sounded like you didn't know what to plug the block heater into to get it power. Plus I am tired of you guys poking at mikey and clearly you have nothing constructive to add but if it's anyone else it's a completely different story. I don't expect people to know what I do and I don't expect to know everything you do...

Why don't you turn up the boost and timing on your BT and blow your stock bottom end so you can rebuild it, that would solve your problem right?

[loki]

Nope it won't solve my problem

But of course I know that

[loki]

I'm surprised MajesticBlueNTO is still around?

[SomeGuy]

Grumps lol can't we all just get along ? :P

[pwdunmore]

Grumps lol can't we all just get along ? :P

No...:loki lol

[loki]

Haha

Anyway good news is my car is fine

[pwdunmore]

Haha

Anyway good news is my car is fine

Good to hear, no sarcasm intended and sorry for being an ass earlier... side effects of hating my job sometimes :bang

[Fack_Dude]

Good to hear, no sarcasm intended and sorry for being an ass earlier... side effects of hating my job sometimes :bang

Get a new job

[SomeGuy]

Care to elaborate on what was wrong?

[pwdunmore]

Getting sent around everywhere on last notice sucks... but that's part of the job so I understand that. It's downsizing lately I feel like I am looking over my shoulder all the time.

Compared to last year my company has roughly 700 less people working for them.
I don't want to release details for obvious reasons... but Fack_dude is right though, I think it's time for a change.

It's sad when you look forward to the drive in my car, to and from work, way more than being their. I used to like it a lot more but things change.

[breakfasteatre]

sorry

[loki]

Apparently the alternator wasn't able to charge the battery enough. Alternator was tested and is fine.

Car was compared to Fack_Dude' s car and seems normal

[SomeGuy]

So nothing was wrong? That's ... odd...

[Fack_Dude]

So nothing was wrong? That's ... odd...

The battery wasn't properly connected to lokis car.

[Mr Wilson]

Almost as bad as leaving the catch can valve open.

[Fack_Dude]

Almost as bad as leaving the catch can valve open.

Bitch. Lol

[loki]

Word

[Thrizzl3]

need to get that o2 installed asap

[loki]

need to get that o2 installed asap

Take out old sensor. Put In new sensor

[Thrizzl3]

Take out old sensor. Put In new sensor

thanks captain obvious....

i mean i need to find time to do it

[loki]

I have tools

Unless its secondary sensor. That's more of a bitch

[loki]

thanks captain obvious....

i mean i need to find time to do it

Do it now

[Thrizzl3]

I have tools

Unless its secondary sensor. That's more of a bitch

no it's the primary. you have the o2 socket? I have to get it from paul first.

[loki]

Yeh

[Thrizzl3]

Yeh

takes about what 1hr? you want to help me? then we can fix your fogs :chuckle

[SomeGuy]

Rear o2 doesn't take long either...

Penetrate, heat it up, bang it out

[loki]

Oh wait

I just remembered that shit is plugged in under the intake etc.

Haha

[Thrizzl3]

Oh wait

I just remembered that shit is plugged in under the intake etc.

Haha

****

[Thrizzl3]

I dgaf its going in

[boyracer]

Thrizzl3.... You needs socket? I bring tomorrow.

[Thrizzl3]

@Thrizzl3 (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/member.php?u=6509).... You needs socket? I bring tomorrow.

plz and thanx

[SomeGuy]

Geeze I feel like wrenching on something right now...if only I didn't have this damn cold. Could have checked out and/or replaced my plugs tomorrow.

[Thrizzl3]

Geeze I feel like wrenching on something right now...if only I didn't have this damn cold. Could have checked out and/or replaced my plugs tomorrow.

it's 3* outside..perfect weather.

[SomeGuy]

I mean cold as in I'm sick...not cold as in cold outside. It would be plenty comfy in my garage with the little heater on from a temp standpoint.

[Thrizzl3]

not hijacking that thread...


Why?

Some speed 3's will be coming out of hiatus...some will be getting major parts replaced..including mine.

[jaynsue13]

Hey guys

This thread says random chat. I have someone who wants to sell his RX8 rims with 225/40/18 tires. Will this fit my 2007 Mazda 3 GT hatch?

[optiklenz13]

It's random MS3 chat. You can search the wheel fitment thread.. But to answer your question, yes it'll fit..

[loki]

LoL

[Egyptshun]

No

- loki

[SomeGuy]

omfg, gtfo noob.

[boyracer]

I'm curious to know what Egyptshun's comment was before edit.

[SomeGuy]

I'm curious to know what Egyptshun's comment was before edit.

He was asking us to look at another thread about LED taillights or some shit.

[Egyptshun]

Okay, mybad. Didn't know that wasn't allowed.

[Egyptshun]

Anyways, what the nicest sounding thing I can put on my Mz3?

[loki]

This is the mazdaspeed section

You have mazdaspeed3 or speed6.

[Egyptshun]

oh shoot... *Walks away*

[boyracer]

lol

[Fack_Dude]

Anyways, what the nicest sounding thing I can put on my Mz3?

Drill a few holes in your muffler and you will be bad ass. Lol

[Elusivellama]

Does anybody know of rear sway bar bracket alternatives? The passenger-side RSB bracket on my JBR rear sway bar broke. Looking for solid ****ing steel, so it won't ****ing break again.

I know I can return it for a warranty replacement, but I know it will happen again. Has anybody experienced sway bar brackets breaking on their sway bars? Not just JBR... any brand.

[Thrizzl3]

fywdyl

[fywdyl]

Mine broke. Got Jamie to replace it. I sprayed it with some rust paint, but haven't jacked it up to check since. I'll take a look when I get an oil change.

[SomeGuy]

I've seen far more stripped out bolts than I have broken RSB brackets (which is none). Ultimately there shouldn't be that much load on those brackets, the main force on the bar is a rotational force.

What brand does JBR use? Corksport ships Energy ones.

[SomeGuy]

http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=energy+sway+bar+bushing+set&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aenergy+sway+bar+bushing+set

Cheap enough to just order a set to try...

[fywdyl]

I've seen far more stripped out bolts than I have broken RSB brackets (which is none). Ultimately there shouldn't be that much load on those brackets, the main force on the bar is a rotational force.

What brand does JBR use? Corksport ships Energy ones.

It broke cuz it rusted.
The energy ones look like the ones Jamie sends out.

[S.F.W.]

Does anybody know of rear sway bar bracket alternatives? The passenger-side RSB bracket on my JBR rear sway bar broke. Looking for solid ****ing steel, so it won't ****ing break again.

I know I can return it for a warranty replacement, but I know it will happen again. Has anybody experienced sway bar brackets breaking on their sway bars? Not just JBR... any brand.

Not covered under warranty. Jamie said becuase it broke from rust their is no warranty. Same exact thing happened to me. Same bracket, same side. Also looking for a replacement. Could just order from JBR, but I prefer an alternative.
Paying the $20 plus shipping isn't going to break me, but seems a lot of people having the same failure.
Fobio thoughts ?

[mickey_g]

have that bar sitting waiting for install...any ideas how to stop the rust? fywdyl let me know if the rust pray worked

[SomeGuy]

I'm a couple years on mine without rust problems per say, this should be winter #3 they've gone through. You can hit them with fluid film every few months to slow the rust down. Also a good grease will help displace water on the inside (grease between bushing and bracket). Maybe try the energy ones? Also corksport sent me new collars because mine rusted, no questions asked (they weren't broken yet). I wouldn't expect a sway bar bracket to go that quickly, I'd think it should be covered rust or not as it takes more than a winter to rust through something like that.

[mickey_g]

I'm a couple years on mine without rust problems per say, this should be winter #3 they've gone through. You can hit them with fluid film every few months to slow the rust down. Also a good grease will help displace water on the inside (grease between bushing and bracket). Maybe try the energy ones? Also corksport sent me new collars because mine rusted, no questions asked (they weren't broken yet). I wouldn't expect a sway bar bracket to go that quickly, I'd think it should be covered rust or not as it takes more than a winter to rust through something like that.

Thanks man...yeah I will try that when installing. Yeah i agree that they shouldnt rust this quickly. I will try the rust spray and the grease

[Mr Wilson]

All should of bought Cobb ;)

[Fack_Dude]

You all should of bought the progressive rear sway bar. I've had mine on for 5 yrs now and never replaced any bushings.

[fywdyl]

You all should of bought the progressive rear sway bar. I've had mine on for 5 yrs now and never replaced any bushings.

Bushings are not the issue, it's the bracket. :P

[SomeGuy]

I'm 3 winters on my corksport RSB...the collars could have survived, but I didn't want them to seize up so I asked what I should do and they just sent me new ones lol

[Elusivellama]

I've seen far more stripped out bolts than I have broken RSB brackets (which is none). Ultimately there shouldn't be that much load on those brackets, the main force on the bar is a rotational force.

What brand does JBR use? Corksport ships Energy ones.

All I know is that the driver side bracket broke some time in May of last year, replaced under warranty. Now the passenger side bracket has broken, and will be sent back for a warranty replacement. James says he does not use Energy Suspension parts, they are manufactured for him by another company (unspecified), but he also does not discount the possibility of Energy Suspension brackets working in place of the ones he uses.



Mine broke. Got Jamie to replace it. I sprayed it with some rust paint, but haven't jacked it up to check since. I'll take a look when I get an oil change.

I sprayed my replacement bracket (the driver side bracket) with tons of Krown T40, and have been semi-regularly reapplying the stuff. I actually just went out to my car in the company parking lot and sprayed a good 4 second burst of T40 right onto the bracket. Still looks shiny and non-rusted so far.



Not covered under warranty. Jamie said becuase it broke from rust their is no warranty. Same exact thing happened to me. Same bracket, same side. Also looking for a replacement. Could just order from JBR, but I prefer an alternative.
Paying the $20 plus shipping isn't going to break me, but seems a lot of people having the same failure.
Fobio thoughts ?

It's actually $25 + $15 shipping = $40 USD for 2 brackets and bushings. Can we find equivalent Energy Suspension parts right here in Toronto? Or perhaps there are reinforced brackets made out of adamantium (I'll accept solid steel in lieu) that we can buy, install and forget about forever?

[Fack_Dude]

Bushings are not the issue, it's the bracket. :P

Just put it this way. I replaced fack all parts. ;)

[SomeGuy]

Elusivellama

Amazon.ca has a full selection of energy bushings, most around $20. Since the free shipping is $25 or more, just order a couple sets or get something else while you're at it to get over $25. It looks like most sizes are back ordered but should be a cheap enough source. I actually just placed an order on there for a spare set for my car, in the fall when I serviced them last the bushing material was a bit beat up (some tears starting) so will be useful in the spring so I'm in no rush with the back order.

[Elusivellama]

Good idea, thanks. Gonna go look now.. (9.5165R is the part number, btw, since JBR sway bars are 1.25" diameter)

[pwdunmore]

Getting sent around everywhere on last notice sucks... but that's part of the job so I understand that. It's downsizing lately I feel like I am looking over my shoulder all the time.

Compared to last year my company has roughly 700 less people working for them.
I don't want to release details for obvious reasons... but Fack_dude is right though, I think it's time for a change.

It's sad when you look forward to the drive in my car, to and from work, way more than being their. I used to like it a lot more but things change.

So what I wrote before was right about my company downsizing. I just got laid off this morning and I've been submitting resumes for the last few hours.

If anyone has inside links to any general contractors and engineering companies let me know.
I have 4 years experience in project/construction management so hopefully I'll find something soon. Just waiting for responses from HR departments now.

[Mr Wilson]

Shitty. I'll keep an eye out, hobby diesel mechanic by any chance?

Good luck.

[miako]

Thats shitty pat, I hope you will find one soon!

[Wisecraker]

So what I wrote before was right about my company downsizing. I just got laid off this morning and I've been submitting resumes for the last few hours.

If anyone has inside links to any general contractors and engineering companies let me know.
I have 4 years experience in project/construction management so hopefully I'll find something soon. Just waiting for responses from HR departments now.

Sorry to hear, I used to work in that business and Im in Mechanical Industrial Engineering right now. I know a lot of people who work in trade, I will keep my ear to the ground. ;)

[Elusivellama]

I'm sorry to hear about the layoff... I can say that I've been there, done that. Still doesn't make it any easier.

[optiklenz13]

That sucks to hear man.. Here's to hoping you find something soon..

[mikey32235]

You sounded like you didn't know what to plug the block heater into to get it power. Plus I am tired of you guys poking at mikey and clearly you have nothing constructive to add but if it's anyone else it's a completely different story. I don't expect people to know what I do and I don't expect to know everything you do...

Why don't you turn up the boost and timing on your BT and blow your stock bottom end so you can rebuild it, that would solve your problem right?


been off the forums for a little while, things have been pretty busy with the new year and all and the 1 year passing of my grandfather. appreciate the backup patrick. i figured out the problem with the car, on the -40ish day i tried starting the car with the remote starter, it wouldnt start cause it was too damn cold and it just kept on injecting fuel. kept on trying for days and finally came to the conclusion that the plugs were ruined from the amount of fuel soaked in it. thankfully i had my old denso's in the box so i cranked the car over to get all that extra fuel out, put the plugs in and boom she started. ATM running perfectly.

mikey
pwdunmore

[Mr Wilson]

Glad you figured it out mikey.

[S.F.W.]

Good idea, thanks. Gonna go look now.. (9.5165R is the part number, btw, since JBR sway bars are 1.25" diameter)
@Ellusivellama I will split the order with you .

[Fobio]

Not covered under warranty. Jamie said becuase it broke from rust their is no warranty. Same exact thing happened to me. Same bracket, same side. Also looking for a replacement. Could just order from JBR, but I prefer an alternative.
Paying the $20 plus shipping isn't going to break me, but seems a lot of people having the same failure.
Fobio thoughts ?

My Cobb ones rusted, and the ones from Tri-point rusted. I replaced my Cobb RSB with the TP, so I didn't get a replacement then, but when the TP RSB bracket rusted, I got a set of replacement I think for under $30 at Speedstar. I forgot the brand, but I *THINK* I ordered the 29mm set and it came with new brackets and bushings.

FWIW, I sprayed each and every one of the brackets with spray paint before installing them...so YMMV.

[SomeGuy]

Soooo...

Who has done a clutch in their car? Anyone DIY it? And what clutch?

I'm not there yet, but it feels inevitable.

[Thrizzl3]

ACT, Spec BlueStreak CelestSpeed3

[SomeGuy]

Yeah, I've been eyeing spec stage 2-3 or act 6 puck ... seems those are the popular choices out there. That said, there are bad reviews on both of them out there, hard to sort through the BS to see what the better option is. As it stands this car is my daily driver and I don't want to deal with a b!tch.

[Thrizzl3]

bad reviews on spec??

[SomeGuy]

bad reviews on spec??

Let me clarify, people saying they've heard bad things about spec clutches and people having failures in clutch related threads on MSF. The funny thing is, I haven't come across a first hand thread of either of them having problems yet lol

[Thrizzl3]

Let me clarify, people saying they've heard bad things about spec clutches and people having failures in clutch related threads on MSF. The funny thing is, I haven't come across a first hand thread of either of them having problems yet lol

here is another question. would you go from DMF to SMF?

[SomeGuy]

For my intentions with the car I'd rather not, but that seems to me like an expensive choice. The oem dmf is bloody expensive. Fidenza is smf ya?

[Thrizzl3]

For my intentions with the car I'd rather not, but that seems to me like an expensive choice. The oem dmf is bloody expensive. Fidenza is smf ya?

not sure. I was going to do the full Spec kit with the SMF and Stage 2+ clutch disc. to machine the DMF would be a PITA.

[SomeGuy]

Looks like it's SMF...it's the cheap option out there.

Ya, machining would be a PITA and cause me to be down a few days and the worst part is you don't know until you're in there whether it can be done or not. With too many hot spots or if it's on it's stops (the dual mass whatnot being worn out) you need to replace it anyway.

I like some of the stuff about the spec kit though, just not the cost if I have to replace the flywheel :(

[DamagedGoods]

Power goals?

There's a few guys running Fidenza FWs with an oem replacement clutch (Luk, or Mazda OEM) who seem to love it. The stock clutch supposedly handles quite a bit of power/tq from K04s and S3 beaners. If you're going bigger turbo in future, than ignore my comment, lol.

[SomeGuy]

Power goals?

There's a few guys running Fidenza FWs with an oem replacement clutch (Luk, or Mazda OEM) who seem to love it. The stock clutch supposedly handles quite a bit of power/tq from K04s and S3 beaners. If you're going bigger turbo in future, than ignore my comment, lol.

I'm on k04 fully bolted (see sig), might do a gtx2867 someday but who knows...I seem to be part of the premature slipping group, as I'm low miles (43k) and I doubt the clutch friction material itself is gone.
http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/forum/f427/clutch-failure-tracking-thread-162434/

I'm taking one more stab to see what mazda will do, last time they couldn't reproduce it but the roads were shit that day so it was hard to get grip...so we'll see what they say. If I can manage an OEM replacement under warranty (because I doubt the friction material is gone, so not a wear problem, blame a pressure plate or leaky rear main seal or w/e) I'll take it and deal with the problem down the road if it goes again.

As it stands the car is my DD but that might not be the case for long, in which case I wouldn't mind a slightly heavier clutch if it will handle the powarrrrr.

[DamagedGoods]

I'm on k04 fully bolted (see sig), might do a gtx2867 someday but who knows...I seem to be part of the premature slipping group, as I'm low miles (43k) and I doubt the clutch friction material itself is gone.
http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/forum/f427/clutch-failure-tracking-thread-162434/

I'm taking one more stab to see what mazda will do, last time they couldn't reproduce it but the roads were shit that day so it was hard to get grip...so we'll see what they say. If I can manage an OEM replacement under warranty (because I doubt the friction material is gone, so not a wear problem, blame a pressure plate or leaky rear main seal or w/e) I'll take it and deal with the problem down the road if it goes again.

As it stands the car is my DD but that might not be the case for long, in which case I wouldn't mind a slightly heavier clutch if it will handle the powarrrrr.

Sorry Tapatalk makes it hard to see sigs. Hopefully Mazda will replace it for you without hassle, if they can replicate.

I've been loosely following that thread myself, seems there's quite a few. I'm fully bolted + meth and tuned, and stock clutch seems to be holding for now without any slip (of course it's a gen 1). Once I toss my planned S3 on there, who knows if it'll be too tired with mileage to handle it, lol.

[Mr Wilson]

^^^ @ DamagedGoods Beaner S3?!?!

What happened to the Atmosphere kit? Taking too long?

[Elusivellama]

So what's up with the BNR S3? What's the consensus here? I know that boyracer was having problems with his, last time I heard.

Also, how do you know if your clutch is still ok? Put it in 4th at around 40 - 50km/h and floor it?
Mr Wilson Deep Transparent Red wheels on a white car? Interesting.

[Mr Wilson]

Was looking at the BNR, but the GTX 3071 is so tempting.

Wife always wanted them red. Initially wanted a baby blue/turquoise colour, but the Liberty Walk 458 Spyder sold me. A little worried it won't look that great on 16 in wheels.......wish my Gram Lights were wider......

10394

[optiklenz13]

^sell them Grams and buy a wider rim..

Case closed. :D

[Mr Wilson]

Wife has somewhat inherited the Gram Lights as her summers.

[SomeGuy]

So what's up with the BNR S3? What's the consensus here? I know that boyracer was having problems with his, last time I heard.

Also, how do you know if your clutch is still ok? Put it in 4th at around 40 - 50km/h and floor it?


Shouldn't be problems with a BNR S3, it's pretty well bolt on, just drop it in and tune. I haven't heard of people having issues with them yet. Good for the ~350whp range, 400whp would be tough without meth/e85.

And 4th through 6th gear, 3000rpm, pin it, if it slips (revs go up but speed doesn't) then you've got problems coming. You want to be at 3000rpm though, torque peak is usually 3000-3500rpm and comes on fast.

[Mr Wilson]

boyracer

Solve your issues yet? or is the SkyActive faster?

[DamagedGoods]

^^^ @ DamagedGoods Beaner S3?!?!

What happened to the Atmosphere kit? Taking too long?

It's taking waaaay to long, and I think its too much power and lowered boost response for what I want to use the car for, lol. But we shall see, lol. I'm on the hunt for some 17x8 wheels to run autoX this season, if I find em cheap, who knows what turbo ill decide on.

[Fack_Dude]

If anyone is looking for a BT kit this spring, hit me up. You pay for the shit to be taken off my speed, and in return I get your stock shit installed.

[optiklenz13]

oh chit... Then you'll have to change your signature to AWD bitches!! :P

[rzapata]

Hehey, Mr Wilson, red wheels on white cars are awesome. :thumbsup

Who else has got a BNR? Mikey I believe?

[Fack_Dude]

Hehey, Mr Wilson, red wheels on white cars are awesome. :thumbsup

Who else has got a BNR? Mikey I believe?

Beaners are for pu$$ies and the 3076s are for men.

[rzapata]

Beaners are for pu$$ies and the 3076s are for men.

See, I kinda had a feeling that you'd say that.. :chuckle

And what's going on with the gen 2 clutches?

[mikey32235]

lol theres nothing wrong with the BNR. im having a blast with it. more than enough power. as long as you do everything properly you shouldnt have any problems with it. there was a problem with the BNR Stage 2 kit thats why its no longer available. go with the bnr stage 3 and trust me you will not be dissapointed. im making 348whp and 414wtq... i know the torque is high but in the low gear it hauls ass. PM me if you have any questions on it. Elusivellama

[SomeGuy]

mikey32235 I guess you're planning on the ventilated block mod? lol

[mikey32235]

mikey32235 I guess you're planning on the ventilated block mod? lol

lol my motor is solid. built and running strong.

[murdaspeed]

I'm seriously considering upgrading to a bnr s3. After Vincent tuned my car last spring he suggested meth and ebcs. I will for sure add the grimmspeed ebcs this spring. If i'm spending the cash on meth I might as well spend a few extra dollars and get the bnr. I really like the idea of it just bolting up and tuning. That's the way all my mods have gone to date and everything has worked flawlessly.

[Thrizzl3]

I'm seriously considering upgrading to a bnr s3. After Vincent tuned my car last spring he suggested meth and ebcs. I will for sure add the grimmspeed ebcs this spring. If i'm spending the cash on meth I might as well spend a few extra dollars and get the bnr. I really like the idea of it just bolting up and tuning. That's the way all my mods have gone to date and everything has worked flawlessly.

GTX2867....dooooo ittttttt

[boyracer]

boyracer

Solve your issues yet? or is the SkyActive faster?


SkyActive all the way.






We thinks it was a faulty Grimspeed EBC that has been causing all my problems. We'll find out.

[mikey32235]

anyone know what that plug is for? it is just laying there, unplugged. https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1515029_10153771618380624_1154909417_n.jpg

[Mr Wilson]

I think that's the one for the US GPS.

[DLYDRVN]

I thought it was the harness for the auto tranny.

[Prezi]

Don't mean to change the topic on you guys here...

But just wanted to give a special thanks and shout out to Thrizzl3, Phil. I'm a new owner to a Mazdaspeed3 and from day one he has given much support!

Picking up my ride, he met me at the dealership... going forward he has pointed me in the right directions in regards to making sure everything is ok.

Great, humble, and knowledgeable guy!:D

[miako]

Don't mean to change the topic on you guys here...

But just wanted to give a special thanks and shout out to Thrizzl3, Phil. I'm a new owner to a Mazdaspeed3 and from day one he has given much support!

Picking up my ride, he met me at the dealership... going forward he has pointed me in the right directions in regards to making sure everything is ok.

Great, humble, and knowledgeable guy!:D

AWWW..... Thrizzl3 Phil is a good man... :chuckle

[fywdyl]

Don't mean to change the topic on you guys here...

But just wanted to give a special thanks and shout out to Thrizzl3, Phil. I'm a new owner to a Mazdaspeed3 and from day one he has given much support!

Picking up my ride, he met me at the dealership... going forward he has pointed me in the right directions in regards to making sure everything is ok.

Great, humble, and knowledgeable guy!:D

Did you treat him to fried chicken? It's his favourite.

[Prezi]

AWWW..... Thrizzl3 Phil is a good man... :chuckle

haha, yea cool dude.

[Thrizzl3]

Np brah!

[stanced_genpu]

Anyone is/ or know someone who is selling/trade a Mazdaspeed 3 spoiler located within Canada? Cant seem to find a used one... preferably in red, if not red I would still buy it if the price is right!
If so you can contact me via email: pierluc.s.levesque@gmail.com
or Instagram: levesquepl

Ive been looking for two weeks and cant find any lol, hope this will work now!!!!!!

thanks!

[pwdunmore]

Got an offer of employment! Back to saving up for springs and struts!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL4tiG7XxJ8

[miako]

congrats pat.. way to go!

[Thrizzl3]

Way to go pat!

[pwdunmore]

congrats pat.. way to go!

Thanks, it was a long month of looking for a new job after being laid off but I found something a lot more involved than my old job, so I am happy.

Not sure what to go with yet for springs and struts though. I might pounce on the Corksport combo they got going. Anyone have suggestions?

[miako]

Thanks, it was a long month of looking for a new job after being laid off but I found something a lot more involved than my old job, so I am happy.

Not sure what to go with yet for springs and struts though. I might pounce on the Corksport combo they got going. Anyone have suggestions?

Well, I got approved with the koni budget. I'm still debating... jimmy told me to go bilstein. I was originally thinking about corksport or koni.. so I don't know man. I need more reviews from corksport... i'm leaning towards konis though..

[mickey_g]

Congrats buddy

[boyracer]

Well, I got approved with the koni budget. I'm still debating... jimmy told me to go bilstein. I was originally thinking about corksport or koni.. so I don't know man. I need more reviews from corksport... i'm leaning towards konis though..

Go with Bilstein. I wish I did.

[mikey32235]

Congrats Pat! thats good to hear :)

I have the koni/eibach setup and i love it, its not too stiff so it gives you a comfortable ride always, but handles around corners very well, perfect ride hight too ! pwdunmore

[loki]

Don't go with koni

Go with bilstein

[miako]

Don't go with koni

Go with bilstein

I had the Bilstein B8 set in the shopping cart... so tempted to press order :drool

[loki]

I had the Bilstein B8 set in the shopping cart... so tempted to press order :drool

So do it and don't be a bitch

Your wife's car is already faster than yours. Yours might as well handle better

[JYoung31]

quick question...how do u feel how much clutch is left? or when do you know to replace it?....i was stupid enough to let my friends try driving it and the ****er burnt the clutch....FML...never letting anyone touch my speed3 again

[optiklenz13]

Glad to hear you're back in the workforce pwdunmore

[miako]

So do it and don't be a bitch

Your wife's car is already faster than yours. Yours might as well handle better

lol her car handles better too... :(

[loki]

lol her car handles better too... :(

Kill yourself

[optiklenz13]

quick question...how do u feel how much clutch is left? or when do you know to replace it?....i was stupid enough to let my friends try driving it and the ****er burnt the clutch....FML...never letting anyone touch my speed3 again

How come you didn't start your sentence with, "I'm only 16"?

[loki]

How come you didn't start your sentence with, "I'm only 16"?

Was implied

[miako]

quick question...how do u feel how much clutch is left? or when do you know to replace it?....i was stupid enough to let my friends try driving it and the ****er burnt the clutch....FML...never letting anyone touch my speed3 again

once or twice won't be too bad.... my wife used my car to learn manual, so she wouldn't stall driving her new car.... my clutch is still good after 3 years.

[JYoung31]

LOL optiklenz13 and loki dkm...

miako LOL nah like i meant this ****er tried to pop the clutch instead of just letting out the clutch slowly with no gas and let the car move by itself. the ****er put it into 1st and reved the car up to 7k with the clutch in and then let it out...i literally had to open all the doors and just left the car sitting outside to air out, it smelled like burnt ******* in the car for a good 1.5hrs

[mickey_g]

again wont ruin a clutch doing it just once or twice...has to be over a prolonged period of time

[Fack_Dude]

kill me please.

[SomeGuy]

LMFAO, get what you deserve. Your clutch is probably finished, you should trade your car in for an automatic.

[miako]

LOL optiklenz13 and loki dkm...

miako LOL nah like i meant this ****er tried to pop the clutch instead of just letting out the clutch slowly with no gas and let the car move by itself. the ****er put it into 1st and reved the car up to 7k with the clutch in and then let it out...i literally had to open all the doors and just left the car sitting outside to air out, it smelled like burnt ******* in the car for a good 1.5hrs


I would have seriously hurt that mofo if he did that to my car... you need new friends bro.

[mickey_g]

I would have seriously hurt that mofo if he did that to my car... you need new friends bro.

he needs a different car

[boyracer]

kill me please.

lol

Took the words right out of my mouth

[loki]

kill me please.

Me first. Then you.

[Thrizzl3]

On stock tune the car revs to 7k? thought it was 6750.....

[loki]

On stock tune the car revs to 7k? thought it was 6750.....

You know thats what he means

Don't need to nitpick

[loki]

Here's the scenario

"Omfg my f****ing car is so f****ing awesome and fast you have to try it"

"Uhhh but I don't know how to drive"

"Lusten f****er its so f****ing awesome!!! Do it!!"

"Ok"

[Thrizzl3]

You know thats what he means

Don't need to nitpick

Yes his buddy thought he could hit vtec and launch like a civic....:bang

[Fack_Dude]

Yes his buddy thought he could hit vtec and launch like a civic....:bang

I hope that his parents didn't find out about the incident. Don't want bro to get into trouble. Lol

[loki]

Someone will find out if a new clutch is needed

Will run about $1800

[Fack_Dude]

Someone will find out if a new clutch is needed

Will run about $1800

Haha

[boyracer]

I know what his 1st mod should be..... Clutch

[optiklenz13]

LMFAO..

[Fack_Dude]

New clutch plus driver mod

[DLYDRVN]

pwdunmore Congrats! I'm digging my koni/Cobb combo but the Bilstiens on the RX8 are smoother for sure.

[Fack_Dude]

Billsteins this summer. Word up.

[S.F.W.]

I had the Bilstein B8 set in the shopping cart... so tempted to press order :drool


Thanks, it was a long month of looking for a new job after being laid off but I found something a lot more involved than my old job, so I am happy.

Not sure what to go with yet for springs and struts though. I might pounce on the Corksport combo they got going. Anyone have suggestions?

I am running Bilstein B8 with swift Spec-R springs. Very pleased with the combo.

[miako]

I am running Bilstein B8 with swift Spec-R springs. Very pleased with the combo.

Ok bilstein b8 it is....

[loki]

Ok bilstein b8 it is....

Nice

[boyracer]

Ok bilstein b8 it is....

you chose correctly.

[loki]

What's the price on 4 struts?

[miako]

Ive done some research this afternoon, around 750...

[loki]

Ive done some research this afternoon, around 750...

Gas vs oil

Good stuff

[miako]

Honestly dunno where to get them, 750 is from the states, edgeauto has a 5% sale going on now free shipping

[boyracer]

Honestly dunno where to get them, 750 is from the states, edgeauto has a 5% sale going on now free shipping

see if AlphaMotorsports.ca can hook you up

[miako]

see if AlphaMotorsports.ca can hook you up

Agree, I'm going to shoot them a pm today and see if they can hook me up thanks guys!

[S.F.W.]

I had the Bilstein B8 set in the shopping cart... so tempted to press order :drool


Agree, I'm going to shoot them a pm today and see if they can hook me up thanks guys!

I don't think Alpha deals with Bilstein. You can ask Northern Performance, or Essex Distributors(bilsteincanada.com) .

[mickey_g]

Ami are you still running 245s with the drop?

[S.F.W.]

Ami are you still running 245s with the drop?
yep. 245/40/18 on 18*8.5 +42

[mickey_g]

Did you have to roll?

[S.F.W.]

Did you have to roll?
nope

[optiklenz13]

^i guess someone's dropping their car soon.. :P

[mickey_g]

nope

Thanks man...appreciate it


^i guess someone's dropping their car soon.. :P

Lol its all in the plan...when did you get the occ?

[Elusivellama]

I don't think Alpha deals with Bilstein. You can ask Northern Performance, or Essex Distributors(bilsteincanada.com) .

Mohammad (Alpha Motorsports) does. That's where I got my B8s from. Gonna be running the exact same setup as Ami (Bilstein B8s and Swift Spec Rs) as soon as the weather warms up.

Why Bilsteins are better:

1) because monotube construction, so lots of oil and high strength

2) because German

[J_Logik]

Good day gentlemen....sooooo.....what have I missed??? It's going to be a busy spring and summer. I've got a lot of catching up to do and I believe a new tune will be in order!! This of course after many a part is added!!

Hope all have been well.

[Thrizzl3]

Jason come out from under that rock.

[boyracer]

Whoooa, Jason's still alive. Welcome back to the land of the living.

[mikey32235]

13SPEED3 to answer your question… here are evo x rims, one simple search on kijiji

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-tires-rims-Genuine-2012-Mitsubishi-EVO-GSR-BBS-diamond-cut-Rims-W0QQAdIdZ525720994

[SomeGuy]

loki Why'd you have to close the best turbo thread? That would have been hilarious :D

I would say we should invite this kid out to a meet for public shaming but he'd have to ask his parents to come along and they might not approve.

*sigh*

- Feel free to delete this post, I know it's mean.

[Thrizzl3]

******* lol why..to humiliate the poor kid?

[mickey_g]

so what is the best turbo?

[optiklenz13]

K04 or GTFO..

LOL!!

[Thrizzl3]

so what is the best turbo?

all depends on preference. what kinds of gains you would want...whether you want drivability and control. I would get a GTX2867..370whp 430wtq. that would be adequate for my liking.

[mickey_g]

K04 or GTFO..

LOL!!

LOL...man at the rate you are going you gonna be BT soon


all depends on preference. what kinds of gains you would want...whether you want drivability and control. I would get a GTX2867..370whp 430wtq. that would be adequate for my liking.

Yeah man I wish I could jump on the GTX2867...been talking to a few people about it. But alas theres no way I am gonna attempt installing that myself lol

[Thrizzl3]

can't be that bad. i've helped install a 3071 before..wasn't easy but it was a learning curve nonetheless

[optiklenz13]

LOL...man at the rate you are going you gonna be BT soon




Hahaha.. What rate? My car is still stock except for the internals.. ;)

[mickey_g]

can't be that bad. i've helped install a 3071 before..wasn't easy but it was a learning curve nonetheless

How long did it take you guys? Just reading the How-tos gives me enough stress...wish I were more mechanically inclined lol


Hahaha.. What rate? My car is still stock except for the internals.. ;)

when you getting the downpipe on? Get the OCC on as soon as you can...keep that brand new engine clean lol:headbang

[Thrizzl3]

How long did it take you guys? Just reading the How-tos gives me enough stress...wish I were more mechanically inclined lol


because the car was being a bitch..it took i think 14hrs....the exhaust manifold was also a bitch..ask loki he was working on it all night lol.

[mickey_g]

wow thats a long time man...do it over 2 days? I didnt know loki was BT?

[Thrizzl3]

wow thats a long time man...do it over 2 days? I didnt know loki was BT?

his car just hates him lol

[mickey_g]

LOL thats what I could gather...you gonna go BT soon?

[Thrizzl3]

LOL thats what I could gather...you gonna go BT soon?

i dunno...good question lol

[mickey_g]

LOL...let me know if you do. Would be down to hang out/help. No reach arounds though...no homo

[boyracer]

LOL...let me know if you do. Would be down to hang out/help. No reach arounds though...no homo

Reach arounds are a requirement.

[loki]

Thats the difference between the current tm3 speed owners and the group that doesnt post any more. The hardcore modded group don't frequent the forum much because of posts like Best Turbo?

People who are actually serious just go out research and do it.

[mikey32235]

i dunno...good question lol

i thought you had a 3071r?
Thrizzl3

[Fack_Dude]

If people are serious about this BT shit. Just go buy the shit and shut the **** up. Everybody wants but has no monies. As for everyone telling me that their going big turbo. Just remember what I told you guys just make sure you got 10k in the bank when you blow.

[SomeGuy]

Why come here for hardcore mods when MSF has way more info and way more people to answer the questions? It makes sense we don't get big technical discussions here. At some point everyone outgrows their baby shoes.

[Fack_Dude]

Another thing once you go past 300 whp the wheels spin. It's such as waste of money to mod a front fail drive car.

[mikey32235]

If people are serious about this BT shit. Just go buy the shit and shut the **** up. Everybody wants but has no monies. As for everyone telling me that their going big turbo. Just remember what I told you guys just make sure you got 10k in the bank when you blow.

you mean 'everybody wants but has no money' lol… i know stupid comment haha

[loki]

Why come here for hardcore mods when MSF has way more info and way more people to answer the questions? It makes sense we don't get big technical discussions here. At some point everyone outgrows their baby shoes.

is that why you still hang around?

need new shoes?

lol

[SomeGuy]

is that why you still hang around?

need new shoes?

lol

LoL actually I am in need of new shoes (literally)

But besides that, I stick around because I'm friends with a lot of the locals...and sometimes the newbs need a bit of smacking around lol

Whenever I honestly need to figure stuff out though, I'll post on MSF first.

[Thrizzl3]

Another thing once you go past 300 whp the wheels spin. It's such as waste of money to mod a front fail drive car.

We all know derek you don't have to remind us...******* :(

[Thrizzl3]

i thought you had a 3071r?
@Thrizzl3 (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/member.php?u=6509)

I'm still stock turbo.

[fywdyl]

What's up with all these "best" threads?

[Fobio]

What's up with all these "best" threads?

I guess cuz posting about it means you're halfway there...other than actually researching, saving up, buying it...cuz you know, these little youngins' are gonna change the world...

I'm gonna register on luxury4play and bornrich and start posting about:

1. Who's the BEST CEO I can hire and fire? You know THE BEST...
2. How to bend Richard Branson over when renting his island getaway?
3. What's the best jet to get frequent mile-high club points in? G4? G5? G6?

Cuz you know I be rocking a Mazda and a six-pack of Rolex's...

[loki]

I think fack_dude has a 6 pack of rolexs

Fobio

[Fobio]

I think fack_dude has a 6 pack of rolexs

Fobio

Does he? Cuz if he hasn't posted up on the watch thread, then it's all just BS.

You gotsta post it online to make legit, bro...

I mean, nowadays, if you took a shit, and you didn't post up, who'd know it's the BEST shit you have ever taken.

This gives me an idea for a new thread that fits the theme perfectly...

[Fobio]

Back on topic...some random shit...

I think it's time I continue the Mod Path series to include some BT stuff. I also think I can spend more time on here now. There's a lot of interest for the OCC kits again, and for Ford brake and transmission fluids as well.

[loki]

Good stuff

[Fack_Dude]

Does he? Cuz if he hasn't posted up on the watch thread, then it's all just BS.

You gotsta post it online to make legit, bro...

I mean, nowadays, if you took a shit, and you didn't post up, who'd know it's the BEST shit you have ever taken.

This gives me an idea for a new thread that fits the theme perfectly...

Check the watch section again. ;)

[Fack_Dude]

Check the watch section again. ;)

Fack the watch collection. You should see my gun collection. Lol

[Fack_Dude]

Fack the watch collection. You should see my gun collection. Lol

Fack the gun collection. You should see the size of my house.

[Fobio]

Fack the watch collection. You should see my gun collection. Lol

This is a car forum. I came to look at tits and ass and ask questions that are already answered...and show ppl pics of my shit.

I'll go to the effing gym if I cared to see a gun show...lol...

[Fack_Dude]

Fack the gun collection. You should see the size of my house.

Fack my house. You should see all my properties.