2014 Mazda 3

[Hot Hatch]

Sorry OT: sabi sa kin nung service tech guy na mas maganda daw ang break-in ng bagong m3 pag hinahataw 120-140 basta gradual ang bira. Tama ba mga sirs/madams? Di ko kasi pinalalagpas ng 80 yung sa kin kahit nasa hi-way ako.

Our Mazda 3 looovvvees the red line! Been revving the hell out of it since day one. Engineered for that so do not worry. Kill joy if I baby this incredible machine. =)

[Hot Hatch]

Get low. Get low. Get low. Please...

[travajante]

Sorry OT: sabi sa kin nung service tech guy na mas maganda daw ang break-in ng bagong m3 pag hinahataw 120-140 basta gradual ang bira. Tama ba mga sirs/madams? Di ko kasi pinalalagpas ng 80 yung sa kin kahit nasa hi-way ako.

Here's the sober hobo's advice. You may or may not follow....

New engines have tight tolerances. Proper break-in is vital for long term engine health. Follow these guidelines for the 1st 1k km:
-Don't race the engine
-Don't maintain prolonged single constant speed, slow or fast.
-Don't go extended periods of WOT/high RPM
-No full throttle starts nor hard stops.
-No towing
-Hard break in doesn't always mean abusive....Get it to working temps prior to driving spiritedly.
-Go easy on the driveline.

Your reward will be an engine with more power and less blow by which means longer life and little or no oil consumption.

[turmsy]

Our Mazda 3 looovvvees the red line! Been revving the hell out of it since day one. Engineered for that so do not worry. Kill joy if I baby this incredible machine. =)

Thanks sir!

Here's the sober hobo's advice. You may or may not follow....

New engines have tight tolerances. Proper break-in is vital for long term engine health. Follow these guidelines for the 1st 1k km:
-Don't race the engine
-Don't maintain prolonged single constant speed, slow or fast.
-Don't go extended periods of WOT/high RPM
-No full throttle starts nor hard stops.
-No towing
-Hard break in doesn't always mean abusive....Get it to working temps prior to driving spiritedly.
-Go easy on the driveline.

Your reward will be an engine with more power and less blow by which means longer life and little or no oil consumption.

Thanks sir! I've been a very light footed driver for the month for the break-in but I just passed the 1k km so I'll try to increase my speed a little bit.

[travajante]

You know why Hot Hatch raves so much about the 3's steering & cornering confidence? Increased Caster Angle to drive like an RWD!!!

The caster or castor angle is the steering axis lean-back/rake or the angle of the tire pushing back against the car. The purpose of this is to provide a degree of self-centering & to improve directional stability (reducing wander tendency). Excessive caster angle will make the steering heavier, although in racing large caster angles are used for improving camber gain in cornering. Caster angles over 7 degrees are common.
In previous M3s, this has only been set at 3° which is typical of a front-wheel drive car; but the gen3 M3, has it set at 6.5°, the same as the RWD MX-5, to mimic the MX5!!!!
Intentionally built to put more force into the steering, this gave the power assist something to fight against. Power steering can’t make the steering heavier it can only make it lighter. So making it heavier mechanically and then lightened with the new electric power assist, the M3 was able to have the force required to generate steering feel.
So goes the myth about electric PS numbness...not on our 3s.
Reason why the current M3 is class-leading in steering feedback and response.👍

[aLbEe]

Best news I've received so far.

..we are pleased to inform you that based on the units arriving next month we shall be able to serve your reservation by November. Have a nice day!

Now a happy camper. It's better than looking forward to something indefinite.

[testament11]

You know why Hot Hatch raves so much about the 3's steering & cornering confidence? Increased Caster Angle to drive like an RWD!!!

The caster or castor angle is the steering axis lean-back/rake or the angle of the tire pushing back against the car. The purpose of this is to provide a degree of self-centering & to improve directional stability (reducing wander tendency). Excessive caster angle will make the steering heavier, although in racing large caster angles are used for improving camber gain in cornering. Caster angles over 7 degrees are common.
In previous M3s, this has only been set at 3° which is typical of a front-wheel drive car; but the gen3 M3, has it set at 6.5°, the same as the RWD MX-5, to mimic the MX5!!!!
Intentionally built to put more force into the steering, this gave the power assist something to fight against. Power steering can’t make the steering heavier it can only make it lighter. So making it heavier mechanically and then lightened with the new electric power assist, the M3 was able to have the force required to generate steering feel.
So goes the myth about electric PS numbness...not on our 3s.
Reason why the current M3 is class-leading in steering feedback and response.👍

I like the steering of Mz3 really. Very, very responsive! I tried to do a tight cornering at Dinalupihan entry going to Subic and deym, no oversteering, no understeering at I think 70 or 60 kph!

[Hot Hatch]

I like the steering of Mz3 really. Very, very responsive! I tried to do a tight cornering at Dinalupihan entry going to Subic and deym, no oversteering, no understeering at I think 70 or 60 kph!

So good that while cornering at high speed you can still control it to hug the leftmost or rightmost of your lane if you want to increase the fun. That saved me when a stupid on coming Focus driver ate part of my lane while on a tight corner. In our Mazda 3 you will long for corners as tight as it can be that you will strictly stick to your lane. =)

[Hot Hatch]

You know why Hot Hatch raves so much about the 3's steering & cornering confidence? Increased Caster Angle to drive like an RWD!!!

The caster or castor angle is the steering axis lean-back/rake or the angle of the tire pushing back against the car. The purpose of this is to provide a degree of self-centering & to improve directional stability (reducing wander tendency). Excessive caster angle will make the steering heavier, although in racing large caster angles are used for improving camber gain in cornering. Caster angles over 7 degrees are common.
In previous M3s, this has only been set at 3° which is typical of a front-wheel drive car; but the gen3 M3, has it set at 6.5°, the same as the RWD MX-5, to mimic the MX5!!!!
Intentionally built to put more force into the steering, this gave the power assist something to fight against. Power steering can’t make the steering heavier it can only make it lighter. So making it heavier mechanically and then lightened with the new electric power assist, the M3 was able to have the force required to generate steering feel.
So goes the myth about electric PS numbness...not on our 3s.
Reason why the current M3 is class-leading in steering feedback and response.👍

Thanks for the technical explanation, brah! You are the best. That is an expensive engineering made available to us hobos by Mazda at an economical price. Truly incredible. =)

[travajante]

Get low. Get low. Get low. Please...

You got me hypnotized, brah...Chanting the same chant now...haha.

You will have problem finding the perfect shot. Because it is difficult to choose. Every angle is perfect. Can't find ugly shot. =)

There's 1 unpleasant sight, sadly....wheel gap. Hahaha.✌✌✌✌✌

[Hot Hatch]

You got me hypnotized, brah...Chanting the same chant now...haha.



There's 1 unpleasant sight, sadly....wheel gap. Hahaha.✌✌✌✌✌

Easily solved by TEINitis. Good things with spring rate as close as it can be to stock are less effect on suspension and brake dive. Mazda engineers are so caring, they even designed such that we do not feel dizzy when braking, smooth as silk braking and acceleration. =)

[travajante]

Easily solved by TEINitis. Good things with spring rate as close as it can be to stock are less effect on suspension and brake dive. Mazda engineers are so caring, they even designed such that we do not feel dizzy when braking, smooth as silk braking and acceleration. =)

Hope these are constantly stocked....
They just complete our Ms.
Wisdom will tell it's better to go proven springs over untested coilies. Good proven coilovers are the most ideal, followed by matched springs+dampers, however,....just no hobo at 3x upwards the cost of springs alone.

[Hot Hatch]

Hope these are constantly in stock....
Just completes our Ms.
Wisdom will tell that it's better to go proven springs over untested coilies. Good proven coilovers are the most ideal, followed by matched springs+dampers, however,....just no hobo at 3x upwards the cost of springs alone.

Remembered when I was a passenger on my colleague's new City, 30 minutes of drive and braking gave me headaches.

[travajante]

Remembered when I was a passenger on my colleague's new City, 30 minutes of drive and braking gave me headaches.

Hehe...& what suspension was that City on, brah?

[Hot Hatch]

Hehe...& what suspension was that City on, brah?

Dunno but the level of driving dynamics made me appreciate ours a lot more. =)

[travajante]

Dunno but the level of driving dynamics made me appreciate ours a lot more. =)

You've been spoiled, your highness. The City was designed a passenger car. Mazda's thrust has always been about the driver & the driving experience. Look at its recent history...from the RXs, MXs, MSs...now Sky. The M3, It's not intentionally coded BMchassis for nothing. Haha.They're a small player, happy to be choking on demand, but they do things differently.....Target market? Mutants....haha

[travajante]

Yes sir, It's an initial thought.... after checking pictures and videos I find the blue reflex really beautiful

Color it rainbow or however you murder it.... the M will still be beautiful.

[aLbEe]

And you had to ask the one person that has all the power to overrule all here, aLbEe sir...Look what you've done? Haha:D
Just kiddin'....grab what you love most.

I was driving last night along C5 when a Red Mazda 3 Speed on silver 19s (probably M6 stocks) and a little drop, came from behind. I can't keep my eyes on the curves and how the tail light reflects the red colored led on the back of the hatch's body. Damn! red it is!

[travajante]

I was driving last night along C5 when a Red Mazda 3 Speed on silver 19s (probably M6 stocks) and a little drop, came from behind. I can't keep my eyes on the curves and how the tail light reflects the red colored led on the back of the hatch's body. Damn! red it is!

Hahaha....you know you're locked in when you start hallucinating, aLbEe sir....wait for Geo S's former fave color, then.....

[travajante]

RX9 it says???? Sooooo Aston Martinesque....👍👌