All New 2017 Mazda 3

[travajante]

Let's try tapa again....

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[travajante]

It's working again!!!! Thanks, archer sir!

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[Archerfish]

That picture made me hungry!

[travajante]

That picture made me hungry!

Hahaha...happy pic.[emoji4]

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[Vince1417]

Hi Guys,

I noticed that there's no thread available for the new 2017 Mazda 3 so I'm starting this. I drove one earlier as a test drive and the handling is just maaaaaaaaggggnnniiiffffficccceeent! Plus it has added sports mode, back-up camera, G-vector, among the others compared to the model year before.

Thinking if getting this (M3 1.5L Sedan) rather than the Civic 1.8E because after testing I just fell in love with handling, Skyactive + Youjin 3... But.. Worried about resale value.

Any thoughts?

Is it too late to buy brand new mazda 3 now? I mean the refreshes version probably goes out next year. I hope the design beats the current one which is a tough task

[jojopad]

Is it too late to buy brand new mazda 3 now? I mean the refreshes version probably goes out next year. I hope the design beats the current one which is a tough task

The upcoming model will definitely be better judging by the prototype shown at the Tokyo motor show last year.

If you're like me who prefers something that's battle tested and has been proven to drive and perform really well, I would still buy the current M3 model (but if I have the money I'd go for the latest MX5 [emoji16])

[buknoii]

Is it too late to buy brand new mazda 3 now? I mean the refreshes version probably goes out next year. I hope the design beats the current one which is a tough task

nahhh di pa naman. baka matagal pa ilabas yung newly designed m3.. and personally i like the current design, di nakakasawang tingnan.

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[jojopad]

I love driving the M3 hard on the curves, thanks to G-Vectoring Control!

Behind the Science: How G-Vectoring Control Gives the Mazda3 a Dynamic Edge

To understand the role of G-Vectoring Control, imagine any ordinary driving situation where you’re coming into a corner. In most cars, you point the wheels in the direction of travel, and not much else happens. If necessary, traction control will kick in to help you keep from flying off the road. Minor steering or braking corrections are often necessary to achieve the right path through the corner.

But in the Mazda3 equipped with GVC, every time you turn the steering wheel, whether to full lock or just a tiny bit, the system instantaneously cuts a bit of engine torque to help the car glide smoothly through the corner. It’s a minor incision with significant impact. It’s neither a full-on intrusion, like stability control, nor torque vectoring, which shifts power among the wheels. And it’s almost a given that you won’t feel GVC at work. As the steering wheel moves, GVC monitors the amount of force and steps in accordingly, as if to say, “Let me help you out here.” In turn, the front wheels gain additional grip, and the result is a straighter line through the corner with fewer steering adjustments needed to make it happen.

By now, you might be wondering why a machine like the Mazda3 would need any additional enhancement to its driving dynamics. For the answer, all you need to do is refer to Mazda’s cardinal rule of jinba-ittai: human and machine moving as one. Mazda seems to care more than most car companies about drivers being able to revel in the pleasure of driving. Remember, the substance of GVC is software, not hardware. Computers are making it all happen. From the company that emphasizes and expounds on the manual pleasures of driving, this is a big deal.

In testing, it’s difficult to feel the system at work. We can’t think of higher praise for a driver aid than that. GVC doesn’t change the steering feel, but it intensifies the feeling of stability, making it easier to feel your way through a corner. It also helps with straight-line stability, thanks to sensors that mitigate steering correction. Perhaps most important, GVC also lessens the feeling of being buffeted around by the car. Having to make fewer corrections reduces driver fatigue and increases driver comfort. In short, the Mazda3 equipped with G-Vectoring Control provides more feel with less necessary input.

[Nelson de Leon]

G vectoring ba?

Here's a good example of a Mazda test:

Mazda CX-5 (2019) - The INSANE Grip Challenge Compilation !! - YouTube

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[buknoii]

hi there. i painted my rims yesterday and ask ko lang guys if i need to do another balancing and alignment? just had an alignment and balancig last week

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[travajante]

hi there. i painted my rims yesterday and ask ko lang guys if i need to do another balancing and alignment? just had an alignment and balancig last week

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Did you dismount your tires to paint the wheels? If so, rebalance em after remounting.

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[buknoii]

yes sir travs because when i was about to pick up the car the front left tire was installed at the rear right side

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[travajante]

yes sir travs because when i was about to pick up the car the front left tire was installed at the rear right side

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Weren't the weights removed prior to painting? If not & they marked the tires & remounted them exactly where they came off from, then you're good. Otherwise, I would rebalance. Your bearings will thank & serve you longer.[emoji4]

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[buknoii]

Weren't the weights removed prior to painting? If not & they marked the tires & remounted them exactly where they came off from, then you're good. Otherwise, I would rebalance. Your bearings will thank & serve you longer.[emoji4]

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thanks sir travs..

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[mikes]

Guys, checking in. 2018 Mazda 3 1.5V here. Roughly around 6-7 months. 4,000km on the odometer.

Earlier this week, I felt like there's something off with the transmission. It's very slight but I can really feel it. When I let go of the brake and am in Drive, it doesn't accelerate as much as it usually does. Kind of feels like the brake is lightly applied? It feels heavy. Also, when on speeds at around 40-50km/h, when I let go of the gas, it decelerates really quickly, more than usual. I can really feel some sort of braking feeling. Is there something with the brake pad? I'm really confused.

[Bravoexo]

Guys, checking in. 2018 Mazda 3 1.5V here. Roughly around 6-7 months. 4,000km on the odometer.

Earlier this week, I felt like there's something off with the transmission. It's very slight but I can really feel it. When I let go of the brake and am in Drive, it doesn't accelerate as much as it usually does. Kind of feels like the brake is lightly applied? It feels heavy. Also, when on speeds at around 40-50km/h, when I let go of the gas, it decelerates really quickly, more than usual. I can really feel some sort of braking feeling. Is there something with the brake pad? I'm really confused.

Parkbrake still up? this was a new sensation for you, I would guess. Do you feel any grooves marking on any of the rotors? Maybe you need to have them cleaned.

[mikes]

Parkbrake still up? this was a new sensation for you, I would guess. Do you feel any grooves marking on any of the rotors? Maybe you need to have them cleaned.

I'm pretty sure the park brake isn't up. Hmmm, grooves on the rotors? How do I check that? Might have this checked at the casa just in case.

[Bravoexo]

I'm pretty sure the park brake isn't up. Hmmm, grooves on the rotors? How do I check that? Might have this checked at the casa just in case.

Just run you fingers across the brake rotor.

[travajante]

I'm pretty sure the park brake isn't up. Hmmm, grooves on the rotors? How do I check that? Might have this checked at the casa just in case.

Do you leave the eBrake activated for long periods? Rust can cause brake-seizing in just about any car. To check, touch your wheels after use. The significantly hotter one is likely your suspect. Have the brakes checked & cleaned.

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[TheUninvited]

Just don't touch the rotors after use.

You'll have a nasty burn that you'll regret the rest of your life.