2014 Mazda 3

**bugsmobile** · January 17th, 2023 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by rpv5

Hi everyone, joining this forum since I just got myself a 2016 2.0 hatch
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Looking for some tips/recommendations on initial tunes and performance bolt ons (intakes, exhaust, brakes, suspension)

Nice! Join the Mazda 3 Skyactive Club on FB! Lots of helpful people there too!

**rpv5** · January 17th, 2023 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by bugsmobile

Nice! Join the Mazda 3 Skyactive Club on FB! Lots of helpful people there too!

Thanks! Will do

**rpv5** · January 20th, 2023 10:38 AM

Anybody here installed one of those plug-and-play throttle controllers? Do those really improve throttle response? Looking at buying the one from Mikstore

**travajante** · January 21st, 2023 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by rpv5

Anybody here installed one of those plug-and-play throttle controllers? Do those really improve throttle response? Looking at buying the one from Mikstore

Just OVT it. Throttle map included w/o any visible hardware.[emoji4]

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**RedlineJunkie** · January 30th, 2023 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by yapoy86

yup.. i don't know whats wrong with the #4 support.. its not cracked nor separated from its housing.. i only bought a replacement support.. since the OEM mazda is out of stock.. so far so good..

btw, the annoying creaking sound is present also when passing thru road humps.. that's why I thought the problem was the stab links..

replacing the #4 support solved it.. now its solid suspension

The OEM #4 support doesn't last long. Twice replaced on my 2017 Mazda 3, first 20k+ km and on another 20k+ km. What brand did you get as a replacement? Where did you sourced it?

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**yapoy86** · February 2nd, 2023 01:35 PM

i noticed that the #4 support is too soft.. the replacement i got have harder rubber.. got it from a seller in shopee..

at first engine vibrations are more noticeable in the new support but disappeared after a few days of use.

i noticed that shifts are more solid, less clunky.. saw some mazda "hacks" where they fill the #4 support with poly sealant to make it stiffer..

**travajante** · February 2nd, 2023 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by yapoy86

saw some mazda "hacks" where they fill the #4 support with poly sealant to make it stiffer..

Been doing the hobo PU fill to tired & worn rubber mounts, regardless of make. They do hold up well long-term. The leaky fluid-filled ones are best replaced.

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**hardwang** · February 4th, 2023 12:34 PM

Reading some of the posts, owners seem to be doing a lot of workaround for a car that's not even 10 years old.

**dr. d** · February 4th, 2023 10:37 PM

i haven't perused them threads.
but if i see that if the threads are active, some possibilities come to mind, before i consider "marupok car syndrome":
1. "upgrade fever".
2. aggressive driving.
3. "ill-knowing owner". aayusin kahit walang sira, or, hindi i-maintain, hanggang na-damay na ang ibang piyeza.
3. rezing rezing!

**RedlineJunkie** · February 6th, 2023 01:36 PM

Anyone here experience their torque converter oil leaking? Rubber seal is budget friendly, but the labor cost is OMG.

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