All New 2017 Mazda 3

**gromek** · February 3rd, 2018 01:42 PM

Btw had our M3 coated by Technical Details. Nice results!

However he did mention that it seemed like my unit was already detailed study since the paint layer was a bit low na. Newly released lang naman last December. Mukhang casa (QAve) gumawa.

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**gromek** · February 3rd, 2018 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by gromek

Btw had our M3 coated by Technical Details. Nice results!

However he did mention that it seemed like my unit was already detailed study since the paint layer was a bit low na. Newly released lang naman last December. Mukhang casa (QAve) gumawa.

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**jojopad** · February 3rd, 2018 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by gromek

Btw had our M3 coated by Technical Details. Nice results!

However he did mention that it seemed like my unit was already detailed study since the paint layer was a bit low na. Newly released lang naman last December. Mukhang casa (QAve) gumawa.

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I have the same suspicion with my unit which was released last Jan from Mazda Makati. I have also scheduled my unit for ceramic coating at Technical Details.

**bugsmobile** · February 3rd, 2018 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by kenken123

Can I look at your setup please.

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Originally Posted by Archerfish

Yes, I'm also interested with that magnetic holder.

Originally Posted by jojopad

Did you use Scosche MagicMount?

Amazon.com: Scosche MAGDM Dash Mount for Mobile Devices: Car Electronics

Not Scoshe, but a cheaper alternative. IIRC, I got it from ebay before. You can get something similar from Lazada:

36deg Universal Stick On Dashboard Car Mount Holder Cradle For Phone - intl | Lazada PH

**Archerfish** · February 3rd, 2018 03:13 PM

I don't think I can afford to have that circular thing "hanging". It would have been better if it is rectangular. Another thing, I don't want to cover the emergency button with my phone.

Thank you for sharing.

**JohnM** · February 3rd, 2018 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by jojopad

I have the same suspicion with my unit which was released last Jan from Mazda Makati. I have also scheduled my unit for ceramic coating at Technical Details.

Ian and his crew did an excellent job on my wife's dark blue ride. They started at 8:30 and were done around 6PM with 4 people working on it. The older Everest in the shop will take three days to complete. It depends on the condition of the paint.

He recommended a detailing job for my white Mz3 but won't insist on ceramic coating it since white is harder than other dark colors and swirls are not as noticeable. A good wax will be enough to protect it.

Originally Posted by Archerfish

I don't think I can afford to have that circular thing "hanging". It would have been better if it is rectangular. Another thing, I don't want to cover the emergency button with my phone.

I personally don't like sticking things on the dashboard as well since it will be a pain to remove without damaging the surface. I use a suction cup mount stuck on the windshield between the steering wheel and the driver's A-pillar.

**jojopad** · February 3rd, 2018 04:29 PM

I decided to transfer the old Scosche MagicMount from an old M3 and the new one. Placement is at the lower left side of the center air vents:

Removing the mount from the old car was quite easy, no scratch damage with the dashboard surface. I just peeled it off carefully. To mount it to the new M3, I used heavy duty M3 double sided tapes.

The position is not perfect for waze use, it can be a bit of a hassle to view the phone for navigation. The position is good enough for a tidy placement for the phone.

**kenken123** · February 3rd, 2018 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by jojopad

I decided to transfer the old Scosche MagicMount from an old M3 and the new one. Placement is at the lower left side of the center air vents:

Removing the mount from the old car was quite easy, no scratch damage with the dashboard surface. I just peeled it off carefully. To mount it to the new M3, I used heavy duty M3 double sided tapes.

The position is not perfect for waze use, it can be a bit of a hassle to view the phone for navigation. The position is good enough for a tidy placement for the phone.

You're not using the waze for android auto on the headunit sir?

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**jojopad** · February 3rd, 2018 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by kenken123

You're not using the waze for android auto on the headunit sir?

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Nope, I don't have the AIO tweaks on my MazdaConnect. I just use Waze's voice navigation in combination with the M3's stock navigation. I use these only when I'm driving at unfamiliar roads though. For daily use, waze's traffic and hazard voice updates are enough for me.

**kenken123** · February 3rd, 2018 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by jojopad

Nope, I don't have the AIO tweaks on my MazdaConnect. I just use Waze's voice navigation in combination with the M3's stock navigation. I use these only when I'm driving at unfamiliar roads though. For daily use, waze's traffic and hazard voice updates are enough for me.

Arent you considering to use the tweaks sir?

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**jojopad** · February 3rd, 2018 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by kenken123

Arent you considering to use the tweaks sir?

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As long as it wouldn't brick my infotainment system, why not [emoji16]

But I'd rather wait for the official android auto update from Mazda. So far my current setup with the phone mount works well for me.

**Allanrafael** · February 3rd, 2018 10:32 PM

Any idea how much leather seatcover? or leatherette ? Hope you can also share your pics.

**kenken123** · February 3rd, 2018 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by Allanrafael

Any idea how much leather seatcover? or leatherette ? Hope you can also share your pics.

+1 here

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**bugsmobile** · February 3rd, 2018 11:41 PM

Got mine from Seatmate. Cost me P7.2k.

**jojopad** · February 4th, 2018 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by bugsmobile

Got mine from Seatmate. Cost me P7.2k.

Nicely done!

**travajante** · February 4th, 2018 12:57 AM

Customed in some MX5 inspiration on the 2. Hid the buckles w/ zippers. [emoji4]

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**travajante** · February 4th, 2018 01:07 AM

Originally Posted by jojopad

As long as it wouldn't brick my infotainment system, why not [emoji16]

But I'd rather wait for the official android auto update from Mazda. So far my current setup with the phone mount works well for me.

Hmmmm...gives me an idea to customize an angled magnetic mount.[emoji4]

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**jojopad** · February 4th, 2018 01:12 AM

Originally Posted by travajante

Hmmmm...gives me an idea to customize an angled magnetic mount.[emoji4]

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Yes! [emoji16]

I was actually looking for some scrap that I could use to give a better angle for the magnetic mount. I was tempted to steal one of my kid's lego duplo blocks for that [emoji16]

**travajante** · February 4th, 2018 01:19 AM

Originally Posted by jojopad

Yes! [emoji16]

I was actually looking for some scrap that I could use to give a better angle for the magnetic mount. I was tempted to steal one of my kid's lego duplo blocks for that [emoji16]

Just need some good downtime. Work is always in the way of mods.[emoji16]

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**bugsmobile** · February 4th, 2018 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by travajante

Hmmmm...gives me an idea to customize an angled magnetic mount.[emoji4]

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The angle of the magnetic mount from Lazada I posted in the previous page can be adjusted.

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