2014 Mazda 3

[travajante]

Finally got better pics. Sorry medyo dugyot hehe.

17x7.5 et43
225/50/17
67.1mm ID to 73.1Mm OD hubcentric rings
will be upgrading to Kyoei 17mm M12xP1.5 soon as the stock 21mm lug nuts are a tight fit and the wrench rubs against the rims.

No rubbing but haven't tried it fully loaded yet. At most one passenger pa lang sa likod pero even at extreme angles may clearance pa.

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Nice!!! Don't worry, you won't rub.[emoji4]

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[vinrem]

Oh man, na miss ko tuloy yung kotse ko sa tsina [emoji20].

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[jojopad]

Fellow M3 owners, any recommendations for quality underchassis rustproofing services here at Metro Manila?

[bxr monkey]

Fellow M3 owners, any recommendations for quality underchassis rustproofing services here at Metro Manila?

Wala kaming M3, pero sa Dallas T. Morato kami nagpa-undercoat. Mga 3k to 4k yata, gamit ang 1 gallon na 3M undercoat.

Dalhin sa umaga, tapos balikan next day. Para maayos ang washing, drying, apply, at curing time.

[travajante]

Fellow M3 owners, any recommendations for quality underchassis rustproofing services here at Metro Manila?

Just FluidFilm it, sir...Or....
https://shopee.ph/product/118316839/...213?smtt=0.0.9

Undercoat can sometimes offer you false security. I'd rather see than unsee developing corrosion.[emoji851]

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[dr. d]

underchassis rust protection?

nothing beats the factory rustproofing that most modern cars get, during the painting process.
as long as the paint is intact, the metal underneath it is protected.

whenever my 2003 non-mazda is raised up in the gas station, for the regular oil change, i take a quick look-see, for signs of rust underneath. wala!
it would appear, today's modern cars are painted very well now.

bottom line,
if your car is an ncr car,
i do not think you need underchassis coating.
but do regular inspection, to manage paint damage and prevent rusting.

[dr. d]

Just FluidFilm it, sir...Or....
https://shopee.ph/product/118316839/...213?smtt=0.0.9

Undercoat can sometimes offer you false security. I'd rather see than unsee developing corrosion.[emoji851]

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googling,
fluid film appears to be an annual application product.
i couldn't see what its active ingredient is. is it like turco, that transforms rust to iron phosphate?

[travajante]

googling,
fluid film appears to be an annual application product.
i couldn't see what its active ingredient is. is it like turco, that transforms rust to iron phosphate?

No, doc. More a corrosion preventing lube film that doesn't wash off easily. Easy to DIY apply even into the tightest pockets. For the tropics where we don't have winters & road salting, the film app interval should be much farther apart.

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[JohnM]

No need. Kahit yung '95 Lancer ko na suki ng Mandaluyong Circle baha di naman kinakalawang.

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[jojopad]

Looks like I will just to continue with my routine underchassis checkup. So far no significant rusting, only at some small areas near the stabilizer link.

Travs, thanks for that shopee link. I'll get the Do It spray.

[travajante]

Looks like I will just to continue with my routine underchassis checkup. So far no significant rusting, only at some small areas near the stabilizer link.

Travs, thanks for that shopee link. I'll get the Do It spray.

Anytime, sir. Worry not, we don't salt our roads.[emoji4]

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[yapoy86]

Looks like I will just to continue with my routine underchassis checkup. So far no significant rusting, only at some small areas near the stabilizer link.

Travs, thanks for that shopee link. I'll get the Do It spray.

is it at the rear stabilizer link? mine also have rust in that area.. i just remove the link, brushed the area and sprayed some epoxy primer then gloss black paint.

those are really prone to develop rust but will not call for an underchassis rust proofing

[jojopad]

Anyone here using Hippo Techmat? Is it better than noddle 3m floor mats or those pvc type mats sold from mall hardware stores?

I found this for sale at fb, Hippo Techmat Basic for Mazda3 BM/BN models.

Unsure if this is a legit product and not a fake Hippo.

Any thoughts?

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[travajante]

Anyone here using Hippo Techmat? Is it better than noddle 3m floor mats or those pvc type mats sold from mall hardware stores?

I found this for sale at fb, Hippo Techmat Basic for Mazda3 BM/BN models.

Unsure if this is a legit product and not a fake Hippo.

Any thoughts?

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Hippo's decent, but w/ black floorliners, I prefer having some old cutout Nomad velcro'd over to be the replaceable heel pad & to camo the dirt prints.

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[jojopad]

Thanks for this tip Travs!

My old noddle mat was damaged already by my shoe heel. Your tip on using a velcro'ed cutout mat for heel damage protection is a good one! It won't look nice though but I would prefer that over permanently damaging the hippo mat.

I just noticed though. It's hard to find a Hippo Techmat for the Mazda. I'm a bit concern the vendor is selling something fake. I got in touch with Hippo Industries PH over fb, they told me they don't have a mat for the Mazda3

[travajante]

Thanks for this tip Travs!

My old noddle mat was damaged already by my shoe heel. Your tip on using a velcro'ed cutout mat for heel damage protection is a good one! It won't look nice though but I would prefer that over permanently damaging the hippo mat.

I just noticed though. It's hard to find a Hippo Techmat for the Mazda. I'm a bit concern the vendor is selling something fake. I got in touch with Hippo Industries PH over fb, they told me they don't have a mat for the Mazda3

They're basically Thai copies of WeatherTech & Husky, the floorliner pioneers. Seen some indie vendors carrying them for even rarer, older cars than the 3. They probably imported them in themselves. My bud got his Jimny Hippo from Shopee or Lazada. Pretty good.
On adding your old noodle mat, use the stickiest velcro you can find. Good thing w/ the 3M, its underbelly is smooth & ideal for the velcro's adhesive to stick on to. Others are studded.
This below held very well for me.

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[jojopad]

Saw some recent good reviews as well for the Hippo Techmat Basic. I'm now considering getting one.

All the while I thought Hippo Industries PH is the only sole distributor and designer of these mats.

I still have those cutout spare noodle mats from the existing mats I'm using right now. Will buy those velcros you showed. As usual, great hobo tips Travs, thanks again [emoji4]

[Archerfish]

Saw some recent good reviews as well for the Hippo Techmat Basic. I'm now considering getting one.

All the while I thought Hippo Industries PH is the only sole distributor and designer of these mats.

I still have those cutout spare noodle mats from the existing mats I'm using right now. Will buy those velcros you showed. As usual, great hobo tips Travs, thanks again [emoji4]

Please post the link! I hope there's one for the '6'.
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[jojopad]

Please post the link! I hope there's one for the '6'.
[emoji3]

Here it is. You can get in touch with him via sms or fb messenger. All mats are sourced from Hippo Industries PH.

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I got mine last Monday. Perfect fit except the latch at the driver mat doesn't seem to snap tightly. But seems ok, I don't feel the mat is moving around when stepping on it.

I'll post the pics this weekend.

[Archerfish]

Here it is. You can get in touch with him via sms or fb messenger. All mats are sourced from Hippo Industries PH.

Ventura Car Care and Accessories

I got mine last Monday. Perfect fit except the latch at the driver mat doesn't seem to snap tightly. But seems ok, I don't feel the mat is moving around when stepping on it.

I'll post the pics this weekend.

I wish there's a "thank you" button or something similar so as to acknowledge the post.

Since there's none, let me say thanks!