2014 Mazda 3

[travajante]

Yup, it could fill the gap, brah. The problem is, who could be the guinea pig for this one? If only the car was not bound by Yojin 3, I can do an experiment on this one

Brah, found this $115 M3 video interface from Israel...
Car Video Interface Adapter for Mazda 3 2015 Video Input | eBay
I dunno if this will help our cause....Dinosaurs can't comprehend this stuff.

[travajante]

Hmmm, This what you mean, testa brah?
http://www.mzdconnect-art.16mb.com/en/Main

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gabOTaWPP8w

[balongbalong]

Hi Sir, to share with you my story:

This is through bank P.O.. Our agreement happened verbally during June. I asked for a discount and the SA told me he can give me 10k discount. I paid 5k reservation fee for sedan variant on July 10, there wasn't any final agreed price stated in the form. I didn't even know pwede un.

Around 3rd week of August, my SA informed me that there's a hatchback. I thought of it for 2 days, but when I gave my Go-signal, the car's gone already. Haha! So we changed my reservation to hatchback. Funny thing is just after a day when I changed my mind, a sedan variant came. But I passed. I'm fixed with the hatchback now. hehe.

This particular unit is actually allocated to another already. My SA argued with his boss/other SA to give this only unit to me since I paid reservation during July and the other reservation was only paid recently during September. He won, I even confirmed our deal, and he acknowledged everything.

He called me about the discount yesterday. His manager doesn't have any knowledge about our deal since yesterday. When he told him, ang sabi raw: "pinag-aagawan na nga ang unit bakit pa magdidiscount." and that they could just give it to the others who will pay for the full amount.

Ayun. I understand the situation naman. SA just offered me full windshield, 3m nomad, and another car cover on his account daw. But I really want the cash discount. End of the story is he was able to convince his boss to give 5k discount. Okay na rin. Even without the discount, I'd still buy this beauty! Hahaha!

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Hi Sir, to share with you my story:

This is through bank P.O.. Our agreement happened verbally during June. I asked for a discount and the SA told me he can give me 10k discount. I paid 5k reservation fee for sedan variant on July 10, there wasn't any final agreed price stated in the form. I didn't even know pwede un.

Around 3rd week of August, my SA informed me that there's a hatchback. I thought of it for 2 days, but when I gave my Go-signal, the car's gone already. Haha! So we changed my reservation to hatchback. Funny thing is just after a day when I changed my mind, a sedan variant came. But I passed. I'm fixed with the hatchback now. hehe.

This particular unit is actually allocated to another already. My SA argued with his boss/other SA to give this only unit to me since I paid reservation during July and the other reservation was only paid recently during September. He won, I even confirmed our deal, and he acknowledged everything.

He called me about the discount yesterday. His manager doesn't have any knowledge about our deal since yesterday. When he told him, ang sabi raw: "pinag-aagawan na nga ang unit bakit pa magdidiscount." and that they could just give it to the others who will pay for the full amount.

Ayun. I understand the situation naman. SA just offered me full windshield, 3m nomad, and another car cover on his account daw. But I really want the cash discount. End of the story is he was able to convince his boss to give 5k discount. Okay na rin. Even without the discount, I'd still buy this beauty! Hahaha!

Thanks for sharing your story, terrible agent and manager with how he replied if its true. Most probably their M.O.

Would have talked to higher ups about this as this should not happen

[testament11]

Hmmm, This what you mean, testa brah?
Your IP is blacklisted - redirecting..

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gabOTaWPP8w

Yup that's it! The first link is where the instructions on how to install the control box.

Here's one control box that I found

Car Video Interface for Mazda 3 From 2014 MY

[travajante]

Yup that's it! The first link is where the instructions on how to install the control box.

Here's one control box that I found

Car Video Interface for Mazda 3 From 2014 MY

What next, brah? Techbros? Louie Anson Ng?
The $115 interface from Israel isn't the same?

[travajante]

Grille squatter of a Great White BlackMouth....
Happily RELOCATED!!!!


For Plate Relocator details,
please email:
satravajante*gmail.com
Thanks!!!!

[justdiy]

Should we be worried about rust in the current gen here in the PH?

I saw a thread from other forums experiencing rust on their 2014 Mazda 3. Rust are found on door hinges and in between the trunk and backglass.

[travajante]

Should we be worried about rust in the current gen here in the PH?

I saw a thread from other forums experiencing rust on their 2014 Mazda 3. Rust are found on door hinges and in between the trunk and backglass.

Let's be vigilant.... my washes are regular DIYs & I've noticed nothing after more than a year....The sedan trunk & windshield weatherstrip area is commonly prone to corrosion, but I've yet to hear local gen3s complain.
I wasn't as lucky w/ my gen2 CRV which had stubborn recurrent corrosion on doors no matter the repeated treatments.

[travajante]

The Great Old Neil Young once said 'Rust Never Sleeps'....
a truth every motorist should be aware & wary of, but not exactly one to lose sleep over...

[dr. d]

Should we be worried about rust in the current gen here in the PH?

I saw a thread from other forums experiencing rust on their 2014 Mazda 3. Rust are found on door hinges and in between the trunk and backglass.

rust on door hinge? that's expected! just spray with lubricant.
between trunk and back glass? that sounds like poor body repair.

errr.. would you have more information, sir? sounds like we're missing something..

[Yatta]

Should we be worried about rust in the current gen here in the PH?

I saw a thread from other forums experiencing rust on their 2014 Mazda 3. Rust are found on door hinges and in between the trunk and backglass.

The early 323s/Familias had rust problems but most were due to a design flaw of the wheel wells which acted as a mud trap. Kaya I always make sure to clean and wipe down the wheel wells of my cars.

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Should we be worried about rust in the current gen here in the PH?

I saw a thread from other forums experiencing rust on their 2014 Mazda 3. Rust are found on door hinges and in between the trunk and backglass.

The early 323s/Familias had rust problems but most were due to a design flaw of the wheel wells which acted as a mud trap. Kaya I always make sure to clean and wipe down the wheel wells of my cars.

[travajante]

This buddy who witnessed his Grille Plate Relocation w/o bumper removal, shared me the video he took. The process did not last 10mins, he said. Just removal of all the bumper fasteners above the grille to allow tilting & access to the plate nuts, that's it.....
Sadly, this dinosaur is a total fail in posting vids. Hahaha.
I can only share this pic of another Great White Speed...
Happily RELOCATED:D

Those thinking about Grille Plate Relocation...... it's pretty simple after all!
The Relocator Kit requires No-drilling...just a quick & simple DIY install!

For Plate Relocator details,
please email
satravajante*gmail.com
Thanks!!!!

[vinrem]

Master Travajante, do you know where I could buy a deltran battery tender in the Philippines? Also, what particular model do you suggest I buy? TIA

[travajante]

Master Travajante, do you know where I could buy a deltran battery tender in the Philippines? Also, what particular model do you suggest I buy? TIA

This is their single bank model I'm using. My other cars are also hooked w/ Deltran cables, which you can buy separately, for easy plug&play.

They also have bigger, multi-bank units for tending multiple cars.
Contact fld*mozcom.com if you wanna get 1 in the Philippines.

[travajante]

I've been ask not just a few times on how to cover the grille bolt holes left by plate relocation...
Here are my favored options:
1. Simple & P50 cheap Black RTV Silicone you can buy in hardware & auto shops:


2. eBay or BMW(white...needs to be painted black) license plate screw caps:


3. A badge of your preference wide enough to cover the 2 holes:


4. dr.d's awesome suggestion of an appropriately sized upholstery plug. Something like this:

For Plate Relocator details,
please email
satravajante*gmail.com
Thanks!!!

[dr. d]

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sir, have you considered a nut-and-bolt combination into them holes.? the result is more permanent.
hanap lang kayo ng medyo-borloloy na bolt, like those shiny ones the jeepneys use..

puede rin, yung mga plastic mushroom-like thingees they use for the door sidings and trunk wall covers.. get the right size, and just push in to install. use some glue for longevity.

[travajante]

sir, have you considered a nut-and-bolt combination into them holes.? the result is more permanent.
hanap lang kayo ng medyo-borloloy na bolt, like those shiny ones the jeepneys use..

Thanks for that suggestion.
Please post a pic of your preferred bling bolt & nut, doc.
I just shared the subtle, stealth & OE options I'm more into.
....and edited the options post to add your awesome upholstery plug suggestion I overlooked, doc.👍

[kimbon]

rust on door hinge? that's expected! just spray with lubricant.
between trunk and back glass? that sounds like poor body repair.

errr.. would you have more information, sir? sounds like we're missing something..

applying lubricant doesn't solve the problem bcoz the rust had have build-up in the metal instead scrub away the rust by using fine grade sandpaper or a wire brush. scrape the affected area until the rust begins to disappear then apply primer. another way to remove the rust is by applying rush converter, let it dry before applying the premier (optional)

[dr. d]

applying lubricant doesn't solve the problem bcoz the rust had have build-up in the metal instead scrub away the rust by using fine grade sandpaper or a wire brush. scrape the affected area until the rust begins to disappear then apply primer. another way to remove the rust is by applying rush converter, let it dry before applying the premier (optional)

i thought TS was refering to the mating surfaces of the hinge, and not the body of the hinge.

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applying lubricant doesn't solve the problem bcoz the rust had have build-up in the metal instead scrub away the rust by using fine grade sandpaper or a wire brush. scrape the affected area until the rust begins to disappear then apply primer. another way to remove the rust is by applying rush converter, let it dry before applying the premier (optional)

i thought TS was refering to the mating surfaces of the hinge, and not the body of the hinge.

[travajante]

3M should resurrect their Rust Avenger pen I used to store in my toolbox....That was an awesome product!👍