2014 Mazda 3

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bilis ng thread hehehe

travs, sayang your friend could have rejected accepting the unit, the dealers normally have the acceptance/delivery as the point of no return for customers claims

i once rejected a delivery, had a dimple ding in the center of the door, dealer took back the car and i waited to get another unit

unfortunately for me, bumper is a major part of the overall look of my car, lalo na if brand new, if its painted separately from factory (like in my bmw aero kit), the color difference is really noticeable, and chances are, the quality is less than ideal, (fades faster, clear coat is thinner), especially if its dealer painted. They most likely use a brand of paint that's the most cost effective for them, and di talaga pulido gawa sa casa, tipid yun gawa. Another pain in the ass with repainted bumpers, they tend to have cracked paint with gentle bumper flex vs orig paint na mas di nagcracrack.

hi Guys,

Just an update with this one - Berjaya has repainted my rear bumper and I'm quite satisfied with the results - andon na ung "sparkle" nung soul red - ung parang suspended particules. Dati kasi parang shiny red lang eh. So it looks like kaya naman irepaint pala ung soul red - i asked and they said 6500 daw per panel un if ever.

Also, they gave me a rear view camera and premium matting as some sort of compensation - natuwa ako sa premium matting kasi parang 3M sya then may parang metal scuffle plate na maymazda emblem. So far satisfied naman ako with the way they handled my complaint

[JohnM]

Does the Maxx has the same transmission as the skyactiv? I had an M3 before with the MZR engine and I can attest to its durability. The only I think flaw in it is the transmission which has only 4 speed - but its not too bad also especially if its just for city driving.

The Maxx has the old 4AT. The Skyactiv AT is a 6-speed (100kph at around 2100 rpm).

[aRTie]

The Maxx has the old 4AT. The Skyactiv AT is a 6-speed (100kph at around 2100 rpm).

I don't know the technicalities pero will it be hard for Mazda to mat the 1.6l mzr engine to a 5 speed AT?

Wondering lang ba't hindi pa 5 speed yung ginamit nila sa 3rd gen maxx when they have this technology from previous gen.

Dahil kaya sa supply ng 4at na naiwan sa planta?

[JohnM]

Dahil kaya sa supply ng 4at na naiwan sa planta?

Very likely yes.

[lsdgenie]

Does the Maxx has the same transmission as the skyactiv? I had an M3 before with the MZR engine and I can attest to its durability. The only I think flaw in it is the transmission which has only 4 speed - but its not too bad also especially if its just for city driving.

Just to chime in on the Maxx - I personally dont think its a bad car - and not such a bad deal as is. Yes, its outdated, engine and transmission wise. But it definitely looks good, interior specs are decent for a "base" model, and its price makes it even cheaper than some mid to top range sub-compacts...with a compact body. Plus...its Made in Japan.

If my budget was in the sub 900k range - it'd definitely be on my short list.

[sparcom2]

Guys, umilaw yung wrench indicator sign sa dashboard, my first PMS was 3rd week of december 2015. Due na ba talaga ang pms? 10,000km or 6months di ba? My current ODO is 2,100km.


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[Yatta]

I don't know the technicalities pero will it be hard for Mazda to mat the 1.6l mzr engine to a 5 speed AT?

Wondering lang ba't hindi pa 5 speed yung ginamit nila sa 3rd gen maxx when they have this technology from previous gen.

Dahil kaya sa supply ng 4at na naiwan sa planta?

Yeah probably a way to use up old stocks. Not really sure if the Maxx is indeed also made in Japan like the other 3s

Guys, umilaw yung wrench indicator sign sa dashboard, my first PMS was 3rd week of december 2015. Due na ba talaga ang pms? 10,000km or 6months di ba? My current ODO is 2,100km.


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Better bring it in and let the casa deal with it.

[lsdgenie]

Guys, umilaw yung wrench indicator sign sa dashboard, my first PMS was 3rd week of december 2015. Due na ba talaga ang pms? 10,000km or 6months di ba? My current ODO is 2,100km.


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Most likely. 6 months since December this May, they probably set it a bit early....but in any case, a trip to the casa should straighten it out.

[sparcom2]

Thank you sir yatta and lsdgenie!


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[xsist]

A good serving of mountain-fresh air & lotsa twisties.

Sir trav, tire spec and brand? Can you recommend a tire brand which has good grip and less noise?

[travajante]

Sir trav, tire spec and brand? Can you recommend a tire brand which has good grip and less noise?

Who wouldn't prefer premium? But for my daily I prefer these hobo Accelera PHIs. Great value, decent grip & low noise tires. On BlackMouth are 225/40/19s. Hunter RoadForce balanced....no vibrations.

[chiezee]

To those with h techs , can you please share me specs when doing wheel alignment. Thanks

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[plainBlack]

a little help masters, especially the techy ones..

sino na po naka try mginstall nung AIO (all-in-one) tweak update sa infotainment naten. Please patulong po sa step by step procedure. Already downloaded the AIO tweak files, pero hindi ko alam kung ano i-ppaste sa USB for automatic installation.

Im on ver56.00.100A

thanks!

[Doctsakititoy]

To those with h techs , can you please share me specs when doing wheel alignment. Thanks

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Here you go, courtesy of Travajante

[travajante]

To those with h techs , can you please share me specs when doing wheel alignment. Thanks

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Only do front & rear toe close to zero. Camber & caster are fixed w/o the necessary aftermarket parts to tweak em.

Front toe range: 0.08°-0.5°
Rear toe range: 0.17°-0.24°

OE specs:
Front & Rear camber spec range:+/-1°
OE front Caster: 6.5°

Check for centered steeing wheel & you should have no pull to either side after alignment.
Pics pics pics!!!!

[acespino2000]

any update on this project ??

I got it for $485 + custom tax not sure magkano kasi hindi pas dumarating dito vs casa OEM nasa 56k. The seller said plug and play daw pero as i researched sa ibang forum na mga nakabili na. Kelangan ibahin ung connector ng headlight para gumana yung hi-low ng bi xenon. Pero verify ko din kapag nakita ko na.

Actual pic of the unit.


From Halogen to Bi-Xenon



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[oliverS]

a little help masters, especially the techy ones..

sino na po naka try mginstall nung AIO (all-in-one) tweak update sa infotainment naten. Please patulong po sa step by step procedure. Already downloaded the AIO tweak files, pero hindi ko alam kung ano i-ppaste sa USB for automatic installation.

Im on ver56.00.100A

thanks!

format first the usb drive to fat32, pwede to gawin sa windows via windows explorer

then extract the downloaded zip files. then copy all contents to the usb drive. don't use sub folder just copy all files to the formatted usb drive.

plug it on the car before mag start yung infotainment, na try ko na sa ver5600.100A

wait for about two minutes until a prompt saying na tapos na ang pag ttweak then just press ok on the prompt. after that mag rereset yung infotainment.

I did change the theme color to blue, add the date status bar, change the background image and do the common tweak which includes usage of touchscreen even while driving (should be strictly for passengers only para iwas aksidente) all of this was done one at a time per tweak.

attached is a screenshot

p.s. as always walang assurance. just like what bro testa says all the time. "lakasan lang ng loob" goodluck

[chiezee]

My new mod. Linea corse Lemans 18x8.5 et45, Accelera phi 225/45 18, mild drop with tein hi tech.
Thanks to sir travs, ringking and Doc for the advice.
The tires are really bang for the buck.
Went to baguio to tuguegaro via ambuklao road. It can handle the twisties very well.



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[travajante]

My new mod. Linea corse Lemans 18x8.5 et45, Accelera phi 225/45 18, mild drop with tein hi tech.
Thanks to sir travs, ringking and Doc for the advice.
The tires are really bang for the buck.
Went to baguio to tuguegaro via ambuklao road. It can handle the twisties very well.



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Grats!!!! More pics pleeez!

[chiezee]

My left low beam light's range is shorter lol. Anyone experience this?

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