All New 2017 Mazda 3

[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.

[jojopad]

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.

This is a very interesting case. Was the car parked in the garage for a very long time before you felt this issue?

[Walter]

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.

Turn off Sport mode? ... or check tire pressure ...

[Yatta]

^If the HU has pre-outs (RCA sockets) then yes.

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[Bravoexo]

^If the HU has pre-outs (RCA sockets) then yes.

Or use Hi-Lo converters if there is none. Just tap into the left and right speaker wires with that method. Most branded amplifiers provide adapters for direct connection to speaker wires as well.

[dongotskills]

Or use Hi-Lo converters if there is none. Just tap into the left and right speaker wires with that method. Most branded amplifiers provide adapters for direct connection to speaker wires as well.

I think Hi-Lo converters is the friendliest route to go in installing a subwoofer and amplifier. Thanks sir.

[mikes]

Update. After the brake cleaner/fluid was applied on the rotors, that seems to have fixed it. Much smoother now from the first gear from a complete stop.

[buknoii]

Update. After the brake cleaner/fluid was applied on the rotors, that seems to have fixed it. Much smoother now from the first gear from a complete stop.

is it an ordinary brake cleaner?

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[jojopad]

I think Hi-Lo converters is the friendliest route to go in installing a subwoofer and amplifier. Thanks sir.

Found this DIY guide that you might find useful. I bought this adjustable line output converter (PAC SNI-35) from amazon years ago when I was planning to install a small sub in the 2007 Mazda3. Might as well use this with my new M3.

https://mazda3revolution.com/forums/...#/topics/65953

[Archerfish]

There is a guy, whose "problem" I'd like to have, who has a BMW he seldom uses and a Mazda 3 2016 he wants to sell because it literally sits on his garage.

I wonder how many cars the guy has?

[jojopad]

I've been looking for better driving gloves to replace the cheap (but comfortable) gloves I bought from Daiso. Any recommendations?

Found this short list of nice gloves but unsure if these can be bought locally

8 of the best leather driving gloves for fall - Business Insider

[jojopad]

https://www.autoindustriya.com/car-r...-g-4-door.html

After spending a week with the Mazda 3, I get the impression that it seems like it was also designed to appease the motoring journalist and enthusiast. We like cars that are fun to drive, but we also like cars that can be practical and efficient. On the practicality front, the Mazda 3 is a little bit short but it delivers driving enjoyment without the big fuel bills. At Php 1,280,000, it undercuts most top of the line C-segment sedans, further boosting its value proposition.

To sum up, the Mazda 3 is reasonably priced, has four doors, and fun to drive. What more can the enthusiast with a family want? Yes, it's not perfect, but the Mazda 3 can put a smile on anyone's face when their behind the wheel, and for some, that's what matters the most.