The Mazda 3 thread

konartis · Postby **konartis** » March 16th, 2014, 12:47 pm

can you say where you ordered them from? or post the links, it would be helpfull for others....also, where did you get the mounts and @ what prices? thanks

dredman1 · Postby **dredman1** » March 16th, 2014, 3:26 pm

konartis wrote:can you say where you ordered them from? or post the links, it would be helpfull for others....also, where did you get the mounts and @ what prices? thanks

bought them from RockAuto, under suspension parts for the Mazda 3i.

The strut protectors and bump stops cost between US$10-15 each, and the rear shock mounts ranged from about $15-20 each, depending on brand.

On a related note, i got original KYB front shocks at Repu Auto in Marabella $695 each. They're KYB Europe, as opposed to the KYB Japan rear shocks I got at dollar savers. From what I was told, only KYB Europe and KYB China make the front shocks for the Mazda 3 (in addition to the rears). KYB Japan only makes the rear, not the fronts.

dredman1 · Postby **dredman1** » March 16th, 2014, 3:32 pm

Front shock pics.

Says Made in Spain

KYB Japan Rears in this thread
viewtopic.php?t=507497

Wildcard26 · Postby **Wildcard26** » March 16th, 2014, 4:55 pm

Yup do seem like the correct shocks. Nice find

snight01 · Postby **snight01** » March 17th, 2014, 9:53 am

Good shocks. It will ride better than the oem. I've compared them both.

stefanmaharaj1 · Postby **stefanmaharaj1** » March 18th, 2014, 9:54 pm

Anyone know if I can put in a cold ait intake in a Mazda 3 08 I was told not too because of these engine, any advice? And also what are the small simple things I can do to my Mazda3 to go faster?

Rainman · Postby **Rainman** » March 19th, 2014, 5:58 am

stefanmaharaj1 wrote:Anyone know if I can put in a cold ait intake in a Mazda 3 08 I was told not too because of these engine, any advice? And also what are the small simple things I can do to my Mazda3 to go faster?

What gains are you trying to achieve exactly?

Wildcard26 · Postby **Wildcard26** » March 19th, 2014, 7:15 am

From all I have read you would gain like 2-3 HP so in other words it really makes as much sense to do this as putting in a Drop-in K&N or AEM Dry filter as the air intake is already made some what like a pseudo-CAI. Air is already being from the lower part of the car as it is.

originalbling · Postby **originalbling** » March 20th, 2014, 10:50 am

dredman1 wrote:
konartis wrote:can you say where you ordered them from? or post the links, it would be helpfull for others....also, where did you get the mounts and @ what prices? thanks
bought them from RockAuto, under suspension parts for the Mazda 3i.

The strut protectors and bump stops cost between US$10-15 each, and the rear shock mounts ranged from about $15-20 each, depending on brand.

On a related note, i got original KYB front shocks at Repu Auto in Marabella $695 each. They're KYB Europe, as opposed to the KYB Japan rear shocks I got at dollar savers. From what I was told, only KYB Europe and KYB China make the front shocks for the Mazda 3 (in addition to the rears). KYB Japan only makes the rear, not the fronts.

dredman1, mind telling us the part numbers for those rear shock mounts?

rockauto is quoting KYB SM9203 while KYB parts catalog and amazon is saying SM5619 for a 2006 mz3

dredman1 · Postby **dredman1** » March 20th, 2014, 10:06 pm

originalbling wrote:dredman1, mind telling us the part numbers for those rear shock mounts?

rockauto is quoting KYB SM9203 while KYB parts catalog and amazon is saying SM5619 for a 2006 mz3

I actually bought the Monroe mount (Part # 906981), not the KYB. I wasn't too sure about the "KYB Europe" part, and it was a non-stock item but I needed to get it quickly. Not to mention it had no pic to verify.

The Monroes seems to be excellent quality and everything lined up perfectly.

Tim85 · Postby **Tim85** » March 21st, 2014, 6:42 pm

You guys know anywhere that cut Mazda3 keys?

originalbling · Postby **originalbling** » March 21st, 2014, 9:21 pm

Tim85 wrote:You guys know anywhere that cut Mazda3 keys?

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=534179

Tim85 · Postby **Tim85** » March 22nd, 2014, 6:30 am

Thanks...

konartis · Postby **konartis** » March 22nd, 2014, 12:13 pm

the key place on cipero st, sando(before rushworth st) cuts keys, i had mines cut and coded for 600. anyone knw where i can get my key fob remote coded back to lock/unlock my car? it stopped working after i repainted my car, so im using a alarm remote presently

msb · Postby **msb** » March 29th, 2014, 9:38 pm

I need to carry my Mazda 3 for a full service. I checked Master Serv and they seem a bit pricey. Can anyone recommend an alternative and a cost estimate?

Rainman · Postby **Rainman** » March 30th, 2014, 8:41 am

msb wrote:I need to carry my Mazda 3 for a full service. I checked Master Serv and they seem a bit pricey. Can anyone recommend an alternative and a cost estimate?

What's your mileage?

konartis · Postby **konartis** » March 30th, 2014, 1:11 pm

msb wrote:I need to carry my Mazda 3 for a full service. I checked Master Serv and they seem a bit pricey. Can anyone recommend an alternative and a cost estimate?

Contact big Z on tuner he does good work, pretty reasonable

msb · Postby **msb** » March 30th, 2014, 1:14 pm

Rainman wrote:
msb wrote:I need to carry my Mazda 3 for a full service. I checked Master Serv and they seem a bit pricey. Can anyone recommend an alternative and a cost estimate?

What's your mileage?

36421

Rainman · Postby **Rainman** » March 30th, 2014, 11:05 pm

msb wrote:
Rainman wrote:
msb wrote:I need to carry my Mazda 3 for a full service. I checked Master Serv and they seem a bit pricey. Can anyone recommend an alternative and a cost estimate?

What's your mileage?

36421

If it's foreign used I wouldn't put too much faith in that number? But at 36k you just need to change engine oil and filter, you may need some new disc pads, suspension should be in good shape. You could take the opportunity to do this now but at 40k you can do a drain and refill on the ATF.

Engine oil is 10w30, filter number is somewhere in this thread, ATF I recommend amsoil synthetic ATF.

msb · Postby **msb** » March 31st, 2014, 10:56 am

Rainman wrote:
msb wrote:
Rainman wrote:
msb wrote:I need to carry my Mazda 3 for a full service. I checked Master Serv and they seem a bit pricey. Can anyone recommend an alternative and a cost estimate?

What's your mileage?

36421

If it's foreign used I wouldn't put too much faith in that number? But at 36k you just need to change engine oil and filter, you may need some new disc pads, suspension should be in good shape. You could take the opportunity to do this now but at 40k you can do a drain and refill on the ATF.

Engine oil is 10w30, filter number is somewhere in this thread, ATF I recommend amsoil synthetic ATF.

Thanks for the feedback but can you recommend somewhere I can get these services done? My job don't allow me much time to do the work myself.

Rainman · Postby **Rainman** » March 31st, 2014, 3:10 pm

Anywhere can do it. I did everything myself on weekends, these cars are pretty easy to work on. There is one machanic who works on a lot of these cars, Rawlings garagein san fernando. Not sure of his prices though

msb · Postby **msb** » April 6th, 2014, 9:59 am

So I carried my Mazda 3 for a full service and they forgot to put back the oil dipstick. They claimed they put it back but I know they lost it because they were the last to be under the hood. I highly doubt the dipstick could fall out on its own especially if the engine if working fine without spitting any oil.

I plan on giving SS a call in the morning for a replacement but these days SS never seem to have parts available. Has anyone purchase one recently outside of SS. I believe the part number is ZJ01-10-450 (1.6 engine version)?

Rainman · Postby **Rainman** » April 6th, 2014, 10:47 am

Try some scrap yards as well. You may get lucky.

msb · Postby **msb** » April 8th, 2014, 8:26 pm

I checked SS for the oil dipstick, as usual, they don't have the part in stock. They told me to check them back in two weeks

I will try the bamboo this weekend.

NR8 · Postby **NR8** » April 8th, 2014, 8:58 pm

You can get the dipstick on ebay and amazon for around $20 usd once you know the part number. I personally bought one for a BJ on amayama.com with some other other parts.

noshownogo · Postby **noshownogo** » April 9th, 2014, 12:02 pm

Always inspect your car before you leave the mechanics.

New yum yum · Postby **New yum yum** » May 3rd, 2014, 7:48 am

I hv some drop shocks and springs for Mazda 3 of anyone thinking about dropping their M3..

Rainman · Postby **Rainman** » May 3rd, 2014, 8:03 am

So anyone get a look at the new 3 yet?

konartis · Postby **konartis** » May 5th, 2014, 8:03 am

Yea bro..saw one on ritchmond st fulling gas...asked the owner to look inside...he was more than happy to show off his sweet ride, the exterior an interior is far better than other cars iv seen...