All New 2017 Mazda 3

[hypnos]

I think he knows how to check thickness of rotors(in&out) * 10k intervals.



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pretty sure he does. he's probably done a lot of DIY jobs than most mechanics in a modern dealership. the point being sent across is while the redstuff grabs better, it does so at the expense of rotor thickness

[travajante]

be careful of your rotors sir, i hope it serves the car well

Thanks, sir.....Have had EBCs before. Precisely why I waited for Reds. These are linear bite, low dust, rotor-friendly ceramic-aramid pads. Yellows are beyond what I need.[emoji4]

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[travajante]

Always good to have info. I still rely more on the fill up method & would always be comfier with an SG2. It reads/clears fault codes & provides you with more vital data.

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[Altuy]

I still rely more on the fill up method

Yes, yes, I also do! I compare the full tank method (auto-click) figure with the MID figure, though.

would always be comfier with an SG2. It reads/clears fault codes & provides you with more vital data.

Interesting... what data do you always track, if I may know?

[travajante]

Yes, yes, I also do! I compare the full tank method (auto-click) figure with the MID figure, though.



Interesting... what data do you always track, if I may know?

You can monitor coolant/intake temps, voltage & many others. Time logging laps or speed runs possible, too.
Order directly from Linear Logic. Use coupon code: SKYACTIV upon checkout. You would want a Sky-specific unit....wired a bit differently than others.

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[Altuy]

You can monitor coolant/intake temps, voltage & many others. Time logging laps or speed runs possible, too.
Order directly from Linear Logic. Use coupon code: SKYACTIV upon checkout. You would want a Sky-specific unit....wired a bit differently than others.

Let me search that one out. Many thanks

[travajante]

Let me search that one out. Many thanks

Warning: You might not wanna go back to driving w/o.[emoji4]

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[go-to-guy]

Just an update regarding the infotainment hanging (due to mp3files on a USB) and having to restart the car which was discussed on page 59. It actually happened to me again today and this time I tried a procedure I found online. To those who don't know, you can actually restart the infotainment system by holding down NAV->FAV (star)->Volume for about 10 seconds. No need to restart the car. Mine is a 2014 model but I'm sure this is the same for the 2017 facelift as well.

[travajante]

Just an update regarding the infotainment hanging (due to mp3files on a USB) and having to restart the car which was discussed on page 59. It actually happened to me again today and this time I tried a procedure I found online. To those who don't know, you can actually restart the infotainment system by holding down NAV->FAV (star)->Volume for about 10 seconds. No need to restart the car. Mine is a 2014 model but I'm sure this is the same for the 2017 facelift as well.

Thanks for sharing, sir!

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[travajante]

Our brother, go-to-guy, gave you an honest 1st hand ownership view. I second everything with emphasis on the HEART-following part.
On my 4th year of Mown3rship....zero regrets. If I were to choose fr today's choices? I'd still grab the same car.
Good luck, sir!!!![emoji4]

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[Altuy]

emphasis on the HEART-following part.

+1 here

To me, many things may be justified by perspective. If I may suggest, own the perspective of someone who would prefer to have "any" car vs. commuting with a baby in your arms

[travajante]

+1 here

To me, many things may be justified by perspective. If I may suggest, own the perspective of someone who would prefer to have "any" car vs. commuting with a baby in your arms

Exactly! Appliance vs. babe?....let's see who wins....[emoji4]


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[Altuy]

It has been 8 days into my Mown3rship (a V hatchback)! I wish to share what I've experienced so far, but consider this the first part in the meantime:

1. My unit had 26.8 kilometers on the odometer when I got to hop in. My fiancee and I had to wait for hours to receive the unit -- fresh from the warehouse.

2. We've both driven it on NLEX. It certainly has minimal NVH, maybe also because we've turned the infotainment unit on (bluetooth) to volume level 25. Side note: the Commander Control is something you'd think you don't need! When I drove my Forester to Laguna yesterday, I was looking for my M3's Commander Control! Haha!

3. When I arrived home, I noticed it's wearing Bridgestone Turanzas. I thought the OEM tires are Toyos. I told jut703 I'm thinking twice about buying 2nd-hand 18s but with brand new R18s -- this is because I love the ride comfort!

4. Since I arrived at night, I got to observe the lights. Headlights are white-yellowish, fog lights are clear white. It's good that there's a manual headlight level adjustment.

5. I absolutely love the M3's fuel economy app! I'll be knowing its accuracy maybe later if I get to refuel. I might not because I have a week-long Taiwan trip.

This is all for now para di mahaba, hehe. I'll post my other observations when I find time

I hope this helps prospective buyers out there.

[travajante]

It has been 8 days into my Mown3rship (a V hatchback)! I wish to share what I've experienced so far, but consider this the first part in the meantime:

1. My unit had 26.8 kilometers on the odometer when I got to hop in. My fiancee and I had to wait for hours to receive the unit -- fresh from the warehouse.

2. We've both driven it on NLEX. It certainly has minimal NVH, maybe also because we've turned the infotainment unit on (bluetooth) to volume level 25. Side note: the Commander Control is something you'd think you don't need! When I drove my Forester to Laguna yesterday, I was looking for my M3's Commander Control! Haha!

3. When I arrived home, I noticed it's wearing Bridgestone Turanzas. I thought the OEM tires are Toyos. I told jut703 I'm thinking twice about buying 2nd-hand 18s but with brand new R18s -- this is because I love the ride comfort!

4. Since I arrived at night, I got to observe the lights. Headlights are white-yellowish, fog lights are clear white. It's good that there's a manual headlight level adjustment.

5. I absolutely love the M3's fuel economy app! I'll be knowing its accuracy maybe later if I get to refuel. I might not because I have a week-long Taiwan trip.

This is all for now para di mahaba, hehe. I'll post my other observations when I find time

I hope this helps prospective buyers out there.

Very keen & technical![emoji851]
The BN is refined compared to our leaner pre-FL BM. Having the 1.5, I subscribe to Mazda's bias towards lightening than carrying sound deadening's dead weight. Engine roar & NVH have always been music to my ears.[emoji16]

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[Altuy]

Exactly! Appliance vs. babe?....let's see who wins....[emoji4]

Haha! The <3

Very keen & technical![emoji851]
Engine roar & NVH have always been music to my ears.[emoji16]

He taught me well

I tried the sport mode for a few seconds during our NLEX drive last Saturday. Oh yes, the roar! I noticed its roar is angrier than the Forester's... the RPM surged to 4,000!

[Altuy]

5. I absolutely love the M3's fuel economy app! I'll be knowing its accuracy maybe later if I get to refuel. I might not because I have a week-long Taiwan trip.

I got to refuel before my trip. The result is:

Distance: 471.5 kilometers
Volume (first click, full tank): 40.895 liters

Result: 11.53 km/L
MID Result: 12.05 km/L

Average Speed: 17 km/h
% Expressway: 108 kilometers (23%)

[travajante]

I got to refuel before my trip. The result is:

Nice break-in period figures![emoji106]
Should you find yourselves opting for longer routes instead of routine 1s, don't be puzzled, that's a normal symptom of the Kodo Effect.[emoji16]


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[flowjy]

I had the same dilemma since i have a 3yr old but after test driving the M3 with my wife, we immediately made the choice to get one.

We will get the unit hopefully by the end of October pa so i cant share any actual experience yet. But test driving it with the wife really made it easier for us to decide. [emoji106]

I'll be sure to share first hand experience in this thread after a few miles in. [emoji12]

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[Nelson de Leon]

Maybe I don't have sports mode so I find the manual mode very challenging. Though I may still prefer manual over sports mode just for the powerband's sake.

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[travajante]

Maybe I don't have sports mode so I find the manual mode very challenging. Though I may still prefer manual over sports mode just for the powerband's sake.

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I ignore the sport mode & enjoy the manual better, too sir. Old dogs & new tricks can't mix.[emoji16]

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