The Mazda 3 thread

2hd · Postby **2hd** » November 29th, 2011, 10:27 am

Rainman, who installed the audio for you?

I'm planning to change my music as well

Rainman · Postby **Rainman** » November 29th, 2011, 10:29 am

did it all my self piece by piece...it took a good few weeks lol, but i learned a lot and had fun in the process.

2hd · Postby **2hd** » November 29th, 2011, 11:02 am

lol i wud love to do it myself but damn, its the time i don't have.

i was thinking about the infinity for mids but i ordered 4 kenwood Kfc-C5793Ps to run with an alpine pdx-5 amp

also gonna change head unit, my tuner is a mess and radio stations keep mixing with static

Rainman · Postby **Rainman** » November 29th, 2011, 11:12 am

PDX5 is an excellent choice, small and powerful. The signal from the headunit isn't the greatest, that's why i added the two processors but a decent aftermarket head unit should do the trick, are you going to use a single or double din?

2hd · Postby **2hd** » November 29th, 2011, 1:35 pm

single, i already have the dash kit and steering control module already. Just waiting for speakers to land and need to find someone to build a box for a pioneer 12. My friend who used to do music for me like he disown me so i gotta find someone

Rainman · Postby **Rainman** » November 29th, 2011, 1:36 pm

have you ordered the headunit already?

2hd · Postby **2hd** » November 29th, 2011, 2:00 pm

yep i have a head unit, pioneer DEH-6300UB

Rainman · Postby **Rainman** » December 14th, 2011, 9:14 am

2hd wrote:yep i have a head unit, pioneer DEH-6300UB

It's a decent deck for use with ipod; i would have gone with something bluetooth, just to eliminate the use of a headset.

Nasrallah · Postby **Nasrallah** » December 20th, 2011, 1:10 pm

2hd wrote:single, i already have the dash kit and steering control module already. Just waiting for speakers to land and need to find someone to build a box for a pioneer 12. My friend who used to do music for me like he disown me so i gotta find someone

What brand dash kit you got?

Trying to decide between the Metra or Scosche

Anyone have experience with them or another brand?

Thanks

Rainman · Postby **Rainman** » December 20th, 2011, 2:22 pm

Metra is better in terms of quality, i've used both in the past. The scosche had fitment issues.

Nasrallah · Postby **Nasrallah** » December 21st, 2011, 2:58 pm

^^ double or single DIN..

Thinking of something like this with a Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD

Source:

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=30819.0

bgh · Postby **bgh** » December 25th, 2011, 8:27 pm

bgh wrote:
2hd wrote:anybody interested in or have ever changed the factory installed deck?

check out my wifey install...

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=224933&hilit=mazda+3

2hd · Postby **2hd** » December 29th, 2011, 8:03 pm

anyone looking for brake pads, i got a set of Wagner Ceramics for front by Roach's Auto supplies in Tunapuna for $386

Groovemaster · Postby **Groovemaster** » December 30th, 2011, 8:53 pm

Where you guys get the big cradle bushing for the mazda 3? Or do I have to buy the complete arm? Where do you guys get yours?

dredman1 · Postby **dredman1** » December 31st, 2011, 6:23 pm

OEM it isn't sold separately. There are a couple aftermarket options though. Discussed earlier here:

viewtopic.php?f=35&t=167754&p=5588787&hilit=cradle#p5588787

Groovemaster · Postby **Groovemaster** » January 1st, 2012, 1:10 am

I wonder if Vyshal have this http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?p=SP18SPF3368K&a=i#

Animal Pak · Postby **Animal Pak** » January 7th, 2012, 7:54 pm

today my ac compressor conked out. Looked all over d bamboo, penal, sando and for the life of me can't find any.

Anyone knows where i could possible source one?

I have d 1.5L engine btw

Rainman · Postby **Rainman** » January 7th, 2012, 8:30 pm

Animal Pak wrote:today my ac compressor conked out. Looked all over d bamboo, penal, sando and for the life of me can't find any.

Anyone knows where i could possible source one?

I have d 1.5L engine btw

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=398843

Animal Pak · Postby **Animal Pak** » January 8th, 2012, 11:56 am

thanks man!!!!

FullStop · Postby **FullStop** » January 9th, 2012, 9:01 pm

i have a spare ac compressor, foreign used, i bought it to get the clutch out of it, got the clutch, u can put back ur clutch in it. let me know.

Stark Auto Rentals · Postby **Stark Auto Rentals** » January 10th, 2012, 1:43 pm

Hi guys, Just a quick question. On a local 2007 Mazda 3 that my girlfriend owns, the immobilizer light {little red light with a key} is constantly flashing when the key is out of car, even when the car is locked, etc. Is this normal? Or is something wrong there?

xNeXuSx · Postby **xNeXuSx** » January 12th, 2012, 12:48 pm

That's normal. It should only stop when the key is switched to "ON" or the engine is started.

MessiaaH · Postby **MessiaaH** » January 13th, 2012, 9:29 pm

Hey Guys,
New to forum, i've just finished reading all 27! pages of this thread lol.

Started reading because im looking to purchase a mazda, wanted the speed3.
Currently in the cayman islands, and these kind of cars are easy to get / cheap.
When i saw trini prices on the Mazda 3 / 6 i almost shot myself.
Got a Mazda Speed 6 2.3L Turbo Bran New imported by dealer here for 35k US with 3 years warranty. What the hell is going on in trinidad!?

That being said. Im moving back to TT for a while.
What's the verdict on the speed3, will i be able to get it? what cost? etc.
And whats the better purchase between the local 3 1.6l and 6 2.0l , performance etc.
Quoted prices from local dealer = $195 & $211 MZ3, $290 MZ6

After handling the Speed 6 for a while, it will really suck going to local 3/6.

Thanks.

dredman1 · Postby **dredman1** » January 14th, 2012, 1:09 pm

Welcome to the forums!

Are you looking to purchase the Speed 3 where you are and bring it in as a returning resident, or did you mean purchase one in Trinidad after you move back to T&T? If you can, definitely go for the former - it will cost an arm and a leg to bring it in once you're a resident here.

Being very familiar with and having driven a Speed 3 on more than a few occasions over the years when I vacation outside of T&T, and owning a 1.6L Mazda 3 sedan here in T&T, saying that it will suck going from a Speed 6 to a local 3/6 is an understatement. About the only thing that saves the local 3 compared to the Speed model is that it handles pretty well, especially with decent tyres. Otherwise you'll feel like you're standing still when you mash the gas :lol:

As a local resident, you can bring the Speed 3 in on your own RORO, but the cost is still high given the taxes on the relatively large engine size (2.3L). As a returning resident bringing in a car, you'll be exempt from these charges. I can't see the local dealer (Southern Sales) bringing it in, as it won't be worth their trouble to honor the warranty for a one off order.

MessiaaH · Postby **MessiaaH** » January 14th, 2012, 1:29 pm

I was referring to purchasing when back, but your advise is good.
Purchase where i am and bring it back with me. So ill look into that option.
Thanks alot!

Any idea on the procedures involved if i am infact bringing it in as a returning resident?

polarized · Postby **polarized** » January 19th, 2012, 6:29 pm

Groovemaster wrote:I wonder if Vyshal have this http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?p=SP18SPF3368K&a=i#

I got a set of the powerflex big bushings, i'm looking to replace them but the bushings say the stock ones are fluid filled, can anyone confirm?
Also, I need to change the ball joints but the ones from the parts places are a couple mm smaller than the joint that I have and jus slides straight through the hole, where can I get a quality ball joint?

I'm interested in assembling the parts, not buying the cradles whole.

FullStop · Postby **FullStop** » January 20th, 2012, 6:02 pm

the only balljoint i'm finding online for the mazda 3 is the DEEZA brand and i have no idea about their quality.

polarized · Postby **polarized** » January 20th, 2012, 8:46 pm

ghostbusters wrote:the only balljoint i'm finding online for the mazda 3 is the DEEZA brand and i have no idea about their quality.

the one in the parts places here are 555

noshownogo · Postby **noshownogo** » January 25th, 2012, 1:51 pm

Need Rear wheel Hub assembly which includes bearings and ABS sensor for both left and right side. Called SS and was told $1645. each

Anyone know of an alternative source?

Gonna make some calls as well, Jurawan's say $619. but I wanna take a look at the assembly before I get excited cuz I suspect it isn't complete.