2014 Mazda 3

[chiezee]

3M matte black vinyl wrap/sticker. Tint, ad shops should carry them. Wrap is reversible, won't chip.... unlike paint/Dip. Peelable when you wanna go back stock. Best of all....it's hobo DIY boredom therapy, chiezee sir. Did it w/o grille removal, but you may find it easier & cleaner removed.
Do it in 2pcs. Buy a bit of extra for errors & the chrome beltline, if you prefer. Start from the grille center & work your way up to the headlamps.
.....or you can have it professionally done.

Thanks alot sir travs! very helpful as always. Too many things to do with limited budget lol. Made me think, i should have reserved for the 1.5 instead 😂

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[travajante]

Thanks alot sir travs! very helpful as always. Too many things to do with limited budget lol. Made me think, i should have reserved for the 1.5 instead 😂

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Nah, don't M3ntion it.....these cars really need nothing off the showroom....You wouldn't have caught "Mod Influenza" had you not exposed yourself to dangerous sites like this...tsk tsk tsk..tsikot is worse than all those ****sites combined.:D
I wish you luck with the unquenchable thirst, persistent itch, profuse sweating, disturbing addiction & pocket pain....The stricken have mostly morphed into masochists here. Haha:D.

[lsdgenie]

Oh.. yeah we might have already met bro. You must be the guy that I chatted with the black TB or Mu-X(?) at Big Berts.

Yup, black TB was me. Can't forget those M6 19's on the 3 - beautiful! Hopefully next time we run into each other at BB's I'll be bringing my 3 for Optiguard hehe.

[chiezee]

Yup, black TB was me. Can't forget those M6 19's on the 3 - beautiful! Hopefully next time we run into each other at BB's I'll be bringing my 3 for Optiguard hehe.

Sir where did you reserved your unit?

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[bongzzz]

says the bird from the wire above: beautiful car indeed, it would be a shame if someone crapped on it

The places work took me yesterday & the deliberate long way home felt like the weekend came early......

....only to wake up to a Friday!!!!
....A blessed weekend, guys!

amazing shot, sir travs!

[travajante]

says the bird from the wire above: beautiful car indeed, it would be a shame if someone crapped on it
amazing shot, sir travs!

Thanks, bongzzz sir, but honestly... a fluke shot. Even the most ungifted shooter could not undermine the beauty & drama of that sunset.
Nevermind BlackMouth....
That bird was probably just as taken as anyone upon first seeing the gen3.
A blessed weekend, all.

[vinrem]

I already miss my car!!! Before I left her, I took her to nice bath and cover her up with a nice blanket to keep her warm for the winter. I hope she's ok in China

[travajante]

I already miss my car!!! Before I left her, I took her to nice bath and cover her up with a nice blanket to keep her warm for the winter. I hope she's ok in China

A Meaningful Christmas to you, sir.

[CLAVEL3699]

hom3 for christmas, vinrem sir? A m3aningful 1 to you.

warning: No text speak please!

[travajante]

warning: No text speak please!

Apologies, sir, for my ignorance on text speak. Lemme remove that post.

[minicarph]

Yo my man! How are you!

[travajante]

Yo my man! How are you!

A happy weekend & merry Christmas, OB sir.

[boomshine]

Guys,

Our garage has roof but has high ceiling and open to sides, so if there is rain nababasa pa rin si m3 ko, so i am planning to buy a car cover any recommendations?

Yung hindi sana didikit sa kotse pag mainit.

[dr. d]

Guys,

Our garage has roof but has high ceiling and open to sides, so if there is rain nababasa pa rin si m3 ko, so i am planning to buy a car cover any recommendations?

Yung hindi sana didikit sa kotse pag mainit.

how high, sir? if not too high, you might consider putting skirts under the roof, po. that will decrease the angge factor.
plywood or GI sheeting are more "permanent" than plastic or fabric.

[chiezee]

To 2.0 owners. Anyone here tried replacing their battery? How long did it took you before finally replacing it? This is one of my dilemma as i have to travel 500 kms just to replace it in the nearest casa 😣

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[travajante]

To 2.0 owners. Anyone here tried replacing their battery? How long did it took you before finally replacing it? This is one of my dilemma as i have to travel 500 kms just to replace it in the nearest casa 😣
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The key to lengthening the pricey 2.0 Q85 battery life is A PIECE OF PAPER....LITERALLY! Haha

[boomshine]

The key to lengthening the pricey 2.0 Q85 battery life is A PIECE OF PAPER....LITERALLY! Haha

Sir travs what is that button adjacent to istop on the left? I cant see that in the manual we have that in 1.5V

[chiezee]

[QUOTE=travajante;2666183]The key to lengthening the pricey 2.0 Q85 battery life is A PIECE OF PAPER....LITERALLY! Haha

Lol so ill just have to turn it off permanently then. Is this what the other guys do in fb group? I mean do they not use the istop function

[travajante]

Sir travs what is that button adjacent to istop on the left? I cant see that in the manual we have that in 1.5V

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

[QUOTE=chiezee;2666195]

The key to lengthening the pricey 2.0 Q85 battery life is A PIECE OF PAPER....LITERALLY! Haha

Lol so ill just have to turn it off permanently then. Is this what the other guys do in fb group? I mean do they not use the istop function

The paper is the lazy man's way to turn it off permanently,otherwise, you'd have to push that switch on every drive.
Mine is the hobo 1.5, so that's some 2nd hand info. Try & observe...I'm not sure if there are risks....but benefits, definitely.

[balongbalong]

To 2.0 owners. Anyone here tried replacing their battery? How long did it took you before finally replacing it? This is one of my dilemma as i have to travel 500 kms just to replace it in the nearest casa [emoji21]

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The battery is made for istop, so its more heavy duty than regular batteries. I would not worry about it for at least 2 years. My logic is that the oem battery can't simply be inferior to motolites, haha. It's my first car with start stop function too, so we're all initial testers here.

Though batteries in general, the main killer is actually heat and if the manufacturer actually designed for it to last only just after warranty *cough motolite *cough

Bmw or benz batteries made by varta can last 4 to 6 years if your car is garaged (talking about the standard types, not even agm type), parked under the sun the same batteries last for only 2 to 3.

I know mazda ph and motolite were in talks to develop replacement cheaper batteries for our 3s, don't know if this pushed thru.

Before your batteries die, you will have some signs like its difficult to start, etc. so replace them soon as you notice it, but i know your worries, been a lot of times also that i am far home when battery died, or worse battery was not in stock when mine died. No choice but to order and wait and install myself or have your car towed. I prefer the former.

Speaking of istop, it does not function if you just step on the brake pedal lightly while stopped with gear on drive. Try it, press the brake pedal until you stop and once about to stop, adjust your application, there's a thin difference but you will get a hang of it, even if istop is ready it wont engage.