All New 2017 Mazda 3

[A121]

Grats, sir!!!! Pics & plans? Hope you dint allow the dealership drill that pretty grille.[emoji4]

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No plates yet. Though they gave me the plate holder.

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It's a 1.5li jet black sedan. Can't wait to take it on the twisties. Too bad the LTO docs are not yet with me.

Sign the waiver so you can drive it around! Haha. Black is a really classic color, but the hardest to maintain!

[travajante]

No plates yet. Though they gave me the plate holder.

The 2 OE plate holders will require 4 holes drilled[emoji17]


Hence, many relocate.[emoji4]

For those looking for the model-specific M3 & M2 relocators, just please PM. They're still available. Thanks!

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[RedlineJunkie]

Next gen Mazda 3 with Skyactiv X engine will go back to torsion beam at the rear suspension. Redesigned, the engineers said.

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[travajante]

Next gen Mazda 3 with Skyactiv X engine will go back to torsion beam at the rear suspension. Redesigned, the engineers said.

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Torsion beam is so much simpler!!![emoji108]

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[RedlineJunkie]

It's got torsion beam axle, but...

Moving up its upcoming Mazda3 from a multi-link independent rear suspension to a torsion beam axle one sounds like a downer, but Mazda does have reasons to their madness. First, the simpler setup allows engineers to fine tune the chassis across a variety of road surfaces. Second, it allows for less noise, harshness, and vibration (an acknowledged Mazda weakness) to enter the cabin because the torsion beam connects the rear wheels with a single steel subframe that twists via a transverse beam. Third, it'll allow for expanded rear seat and cargo space without having to lengthen the wheelbase as much.

For those wanting a sportier driving experience, don't fret. Mazda's torsion beam design is unique in that it broadens at the ends strengthening the area near each wheel helping minimize alignment distortion through the suspension's vertical travel. Mazda also said that during their test parameters, this new set-up is far more superior than the current model's independent multi-link setup in "every aspect."

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[travajante]

The current 2 is torsion beam....Equally a blast to drive.[emoji4][emoji106]

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I have a question, guys. My car is fairly new (M3 2018 1.5V), about 3 months old. I left my headlights on for 2 hours and 30 minutes while the car was off. Stupid of me, I know. When I turned it on, it turned on just fine. I'm just worried a bit that I drained the battery? Or I shouldn't be too worried?

[Archerfish]

I have a question, guys. My car is fairly new (M3 2018 1.5V), about 3 months old. I left my headlights on for 2 hours and 30 minutes while the car was off. Stupid of me, I know. When I turned it on, it turned on just fine. I'm just worried a bit that I drained the battery? Or I shouldn't be too worried?

I thought all modern cars nowadays are equipped with a sort of "switch" which will not allow you to turn on the headlights or allow you to turn it on if the engine is off.

Anyways, if the engine started normally then there is nothing to worry about. Yet...

[Yatta]

Torsion beam is so much simpler!!![emoji108]

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Well it is cheaper, hopefully they pass the savings on to the consumer.