2014 Mazda 3

[RedlineJunkie]

A dear brother sent me this present sometime back. Some joke, my thought, but no! Honestly took a while for the unease of unworthiness to wear off. Still in disbelief. Humbled, grateful.[emoji120]
Was supposed to keep em for much later when the stocks say 'no mas'....but that might never come. Turned out, these & patience should never mix. You'll want em on!
These FSDs are now superseded by SPECIAL ACTIVEs. Same gold in RED.
To anyone thinking street suspension upgrade for your BM/BN 3, grab a set of Koni Special Active. They're the TRUTH, PP...Plush & Planted![emoji4]
This Nippon3 now thinks it hails from Bavaria...To that bud whose genuine friendship is rare, BLESS YOU.[emoji120]
KONI | ACTIVE Technology

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How's the ride, Sir? How much for a set? What are your thoughts on the Bilstein B6 performance for our 3?

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[travajante]

How's the ride, Sir? How much for a set? What are your thoughts on the Bilstein B6 performance for our 3?

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I never had complaints about the 3's stock ride & drive, but I always had my sights on the FSDs/Special Actives over their Yellows & Bilstein's B6. These were my silent OE replacement wish. With our roads & my use, no coilovers for this daily. The good ones are costly & they don't retain stock fitment. That limits parts options & sources once they fail.
Ride quality? Jekyll&Hyde, Banner&Hulk![emoji4]
They eat ruts, but firm up on smooth straights & twisties w/o any complex electronic system, like Tein's EDFC. I had the HeadTech try the car post-PMS. He was in awe how one on 19s can ride close to stock 16s, but firms up to be more planted when pushed. He asked how to source these.[emoji4]
Most vendors now carry the newer red Special Actives, check Tire Rack.... but there are some who still carry em. Here's a link to one: 214-216 Mazda 3 Sedan and Hatchback KONI FSD Shock Kit - Front & Rea – KONI Market


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[jojopad]

Most vendors now carry the newer red Special Actives, check Tire Rack.... but there are some who still carry em. Here's a link to one: [url=https://konimarket.com/products/2014-2016-mazda-3-sedan-and-hatchback-koni-fsd-shock-kit-front-rear-1102]214-216 Mazda 3 Sedan and Hatchback KONI FSD Shock Kit - Front & Rea – KONI

Is this compatible also with the 2017 M3 model?

[travajante]

Is this compatible also with the 2017 M3 model?

Yes, sir. BM/BN share identical bones & internals.

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[JohnM]

This one:

https://www.lazada.com.ph/vgate-icar...-12226988.html

Sadly they already doubled the price. I got mine on sale 2 years ago. Also went for the paid full Torque app.

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Is this still the recommended dongle for our Mz3s?

Or is this the better deal?
https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/b...103427150.html

[Yatta]

Is this still the recommended dongle for our Mz3s?

Or is this the better deal?
https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/b...103427150.html

I think thats a HUD, the one I bought is primarily an OBD fault code reader.

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[emz14]

guys need your help. Is it advisable to buy a brand new M3 this month considering that the new model is about to be released? I already have an approval from the bank but now im having doubts whether or not to proceed the purchase. I just need your opinion guys hehe. Thanks in advance

[RedlineJunkie]

guys need your help. Is it advisable to buy a brand new M3 this month considering that the new model is about to be released? I already have an approval from the bank but now im having doubts whether or not to proceed the purchase. I just need your opinion guys hehe. Thanks in advance

Buy now. It'll be cheaper. Same engine as the new one. The Skyactiv X may not come here 'til we have a decent fuel. And the price will be way higher. But it's up to you.

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[Yatta]

guys need your help. Is it advisable to buy a brand new M3 this month considering that the new model is about to be released? I already have an approval from the bank but now im having doubts whether or not to proceed the purchase. I just need your opinion guys hehe. Thanks in advance

Those POs have an expiry date right? Then buy now. Any changes will likely be cosmetic anyway.

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[travajante]

guys need your help. Is it advisable to buy a brand new M3 this month considering that the new model is about to be released? I already have an approval from the bank but now im having doubts whether or not to proceed the purchase. I just need your opinion guys hehe. Thanks in advance

Looking at relative costs between US & Ph pricing, the new BP is expected to be priced much higher than the current BN when they land.
They'll get the same proven Skyactiv engines. AWD offerings? Highly unlikely. The changes raise the Premium feel notches higher. They've opted to 'downgrade' the rear from multi-link to torsion beam to reduce noise, weight & cost, & to increase space out back. Dave Coleman, Mazda's development engineer, explains why the beam is really an upgrade here:
Mazda 3 AWD 2019 | What you need to know about it's AWD system! - YouTube

Buy cheaper the current proven BN? Or wait for when & who knows how much the new BP?
The 'old' gen3 is sorted, figured & aging very gracefully. The great thing about grabbing a new generation model is the novelty of new...BUT, there's a minor thing you should prepare for when getting one early....the risk of having unseen issues pop that manufacturers usually sort thru TSBs & mid cycle refreshes.
Hope this helps you decide....Grats & welcoM3 to the Mown3rship!!![emoji4]

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