All New 2017 Mazda 3

[jojopad]

How Mazda made subtle changes on the Facelift to make it look even better was beyond expectations. Nice Ms there, sir![emoji106]

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Thanks! Even the dashboard console the 1st gen shares the same speedometer design with the 2nd and 3rd gen. I like how Mazda kept this consistency and simplicity with the design.

[AITNIMRA]

Good morning guys. I just got my M3 Speed last week and I noticed when I opened up the hood there is no heat shield protector underneath it. Yung M3 nyo ba may heat shield sa ilalim ng hood? Curious lang ako dahil with all the tech stuffs that came with the M3 e di napagisipan ng Mazda na maglagay nun.

[travajante]

Thanks! Even the dashboard console the 1st gen shares the same speedometer design with the 2nd and 3rd gen. I like how Mazda kept this consistency and simplicity with the design.

True...Euro-esque. [emoji106]

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[polar01]

I know of BM series owners who wished Soul Red were offered on 1.5s. Patience always gets rewarded. Lucky you, sir![emoji4]

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Thanks! Lucky indeed.


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[jojopad]

Good morning guys. I just got my M3 Speed last week and I noticed when I opened up the hood there is no heat shield protector underneath it. Yung M3 nyo ba may heat shield sa ilalim ng hood? Curious lang ako dahil with all the tech stuffs that came with the M3 e di napagisipan ng Mazda na maglagay nun.

My 2018 M3 R hatchback does not have the heat shield protector. The older 1st gen M3 has it.

[travajante]

Good morning guys. I just got my M3 Speed last week and I noticed when I opened up the hood there is no heat shield protector underneath it. Yung M3 nyo ba may heat shield sa ilalim ng hood? Curious lang ako dahil with all the tech stuffs that came with the M3 e di napagisipan ng Mazda na maglagay nun.

Grats on the Speed, sir!!!! Machine Gray?[emoji4]
Mazda weighed the Pros & Cons here, sir. Lightening thru reduced deadening is part of Skyactiv's philosophy & approach. It's not just the bonnet, but the entire car.
You can grab the hood insulator as an accessory from some vendors for not much, but we've seen some who got & gave em away....not because of added weight, but noted higher intake air temps. The insulation can keep your hood cooler, but tends to trap engine bay heat a while longer, too. Lower iATs would definitely be preferred. Oxygen will be denser. Performance, better

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[bugsmobile]

Good morning guys. I just got my M3 Speed last week and I noticed when I opened up the hood there is no heat shield protector underneath it. Yung M3 nyo ba may heat shield sa ilalim ng hood? Curious lang ako dahil with all the tech stuffs that came with the M3 e di napagisipan ng Mazda na maglagay nun.

Mine didn't come with a hood insulator as well. You can buy an aftermarket one, & may abang na yung hood to fit the insulator. I wonder why the 3 didn't have one while the other models of Mazda had. (Maybe other owners of the Mazda 2, CX-5, etc can verify this)

[AITNIMRA]

My 2018 M3 R hatchback does not have the heat shield protector. The older 1st gen M3 has it.

Grats on the Speed, sir!!!! Machine Gray?[emoji4]
Mazda weighed the Pros & Cons here, sir. Lightening thru reduced deadening is part of Skyactiv's philosophy & approach. It's not just the bonnet, but the entire car.
You can grab the hood insulator as an accessory from some vendors for not much, but we've seen some who got & gave em away....not because of added weight, but noted higher intake air temps. The insulation can keep your hood cooler, but tends to trap engine bay heat a while longer, too. Lower iATs would definitely be preferred. Oxygen will be denser. Performance, better

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Mine didn't come with a hood insulator as well. You can buy an aftermarket one, & may abang na yung hood to fit the insulator. I wonder why the 3 didn't have one while the other models of Mazda had. (Maybe other owners of the Mazda 2, CX-5, etc can verify this)

Thanks for the reply mga sirs. I also noticed na yung init from the exhaust manifold ay ramdam sa may foot well (idk kung ano tawag dun sa pedal area). Well, as what sir travajante has shared, it is better to radiate more heat away from the engine bay rather than trapping the heat inside.


*travajante: mine is a soul red M3S. Unfortunately that was the only color variant Mazda Alabang have that is still using the pre-excise tax pricing. I am very keen on acquiring/exchanging technical information from a Master like you sir.

[jojopad]

Thanks for the reply mga sirs. I also noticed na yung init from the exhaust manifold ay ramdam sa may foot well (idk kung ano tawag dun sa pedal area). Well, as what sir travajante has shared, it is better to radiate more heat away from the engine bay rather than trapping the heat inside.

I have noticed this slight heat somewhere at the pedal area in some few occasions especially during heavy/slow traffic on an afternoon. Not as bothersome though compared with the brake pedal "bumpy" noise when releasing it.

[Baby Shark]

*baby shark we share the same color and variant and so with the FC (ave speed * 20kmh). Daily route - Tejero, Gen Trias to Macapagal Blvd thru cavitex/coastal (back and forth).

Curiously what wax/protectant are you applying in your M3?

I tried Mothers California Gold last December then applied 3M Synthetic Protectant 1st week of January. Mothers is good but 3M seems to stay longer even if I shampoo the M3 2x or 3x a week.....well at wifey’s order[emoji51][emoji12]


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Nice Fc there sir

I had mine protected with ceramic coating during her 1st week. After that I just use shampoo from microtex, after rinsing I put wax and dry from turtle then use MF to dry


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[travajante]

Thanks for the reply mga sirs. I also noticed na yung init from the exhaust manifold ay ramdam sa may foot well (idk kung ano tawag dun sa pedal area). Well, as what sir travajante has shared, it is better to radiate more heat away from the engine bay rather than trapping the heat inside.


*travajante: mine is a soul red M3S. Unfortunately that was the only color variant Mazda Alabang have that is still using the pre-excise tax pricing. I am very keen on acquiring/exchanging technical information from a Master like you sir.

Skyactivs are high compression engines. Higher engine temps are expected relative to most naturally aspirated petrol engines out there. Having no deadening/insulation may more be an engineering decision here than economics. Both my 3 & 2 came bare hooded.
Again, grats on the soul red Speed, sir. I was betting on the newer M Gray. Not too many out there. 3s in any color are eye-catching.[emoji4]
Oh, I'm just a Mown3r like you & everyone else here, sir. Stick around, this forum & thread are a rich resource of info & help.
Please share us your pix & plans.[emoji4]


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[Baby Shark]

Please share pics of your pretty Ms, guys!

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My baby shark...







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[travajante]

My baby shark...







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Great Red Shark!!!![emoji106]

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[travajante]

I have noticed this slight heat somewhere at the pedal area in some few occasions especially during heavy/slow traffic on an afternoon. Not as bothersome though compared with the brake pedal "bumpy" noise when releasing it.

If you're referring to the pedal hinge noise, I honestly did not notice such til I tried lifting my right foot when shifting from brake to gas. My driving habit has always been the same from when I had Driving 101.... rest the right heel constantly on the heel pad as pivot (unless it's fun heel-toe time on a stick). I don't seem to hear anything this way.


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[timneutron]

Please share pics of your pretty Ms, guys!

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I’m on a solo roadtrip now! Awesome drive!
(Don’t worry I just photoshopped the plate out [emoji6])




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[jojopad]

If you're referring to the pedal hinge noise, I honestly did not notice such til I tried lifting my right foot when shifting from brake to gas. My driving habit has always been the same from when I had Driving 101.... rest the right heel constantly on the heel pad as pivot (unless it's fun heel-toe time on a stick). I don't seem to hear anything this way.


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I think you're right, it's likely the pedal hinge noise. I could be one of those unlucky ones who have this problem. When the car is on full stop (with park brakes engaged), the noise is really noticeable when the pedal lifts. Compared to older M3, it's really noisy considering that I use the same foot driving style, same to what you have described.

I think the best way to see if this is a defect with my unit is to compare it with other units at the casa. I have already requested a scheduled checkup for this.

[travajante]

I’m on a solo roadtrip now! Awesome drive!
(Don’t worry I just photoshopped the plate out [emoji6])




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Whoah!!!! Another sharp shark!!!![emoji106]

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[travajante]

I think you're right, it's likely the pedal hinge noise. I could be one of those unlucky ones who have this problem. When the car is on full stop (with park brakes engaged), the noise is really noticeable when the pedal lifts. Compared to older M3, it's really noisy considering that I use the same foot driving style, same to what you have described.

I think the best way to see if this is a defect with my unit is to compare it with other units at the casa. I have already requested a scheduled checkup for this.

Nothing is really up there. Just the hinge mechanism & the brake switch for starting. Have the dealership cleanly apply some light grease, perhaps, sir?

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[jojopad]

Nothing is really up there. Just the hinge mechanism & the brake switch for starting. Have the dealership cleanly apply some light grease, perhaps, sir?

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I requested them to check on it during the 1st PMS but they declined and told me to make another scheduled checkup (casa was full with scheduled pms at that time).

[travajante]

I requested them to check on it during the 1st PMS but they declined and told me to make another scheduled checkup (casa was full with scheduled pms at that time).

Well, what matters most is brake feel. The 3 has good stock brakes...& look who's among the makers of their OE pads....

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