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Post subject: New 3 owner  Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:19 pm |
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Hi all, I've just purchased an 07 Mazda 3 MPS Aero in Black, previous car was a Focus ST170 so needless to say the Mazda is a serious step up in performance. I decided to register on an OC forum since I think they are an excellent source of information and this one seems to be no different  I look forward to posting and hopefully becoming a regular visitor this forum. Anyway, enough drivel. I only have the one photo at the minute due to the naff weather recently.  Hopefully looking at getting an xCarLink iPod connector, though I'm not sure how confident I am about taking apart my new (to me) car  I'm not craving more power just yet, but It couldn't hurt to look into getting some  any suggestions as to the best route? I'm guessing a Remap? Thanks for reading Rob
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Post subject: Re: New 3 owner Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:28 pm |
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Hi and  Getting to the stereo for the ipod adapter is a doddle and will not break your nice new toy. Its just a few screws in and around the glove box area, remove the strip above and a couple more screws around the stereo  Mod wise - before the map, help it breathe with an Induction Kit or Cold Air Intake and go from there. Check out Mazdatechs signature for tuning options ......and enjoy
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Post subject: Re: New 3 owner Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:39 pm |
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Post subject: Re: New 3 owner Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:52 pm |
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Post subject: Re: New 3 owner Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 7:41 pm |
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Hello and welcome to MPSOC. Where abouts are you located in the west midlands?
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Post subject: Re: New 3 owner Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 8:13 pm |
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Post subject: Re: New 3 owner Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 8:54 pm |
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Hello and You are best to let the car breathe more easy, then exhaust
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Post subject: Re: New 3 owner Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 6:32 am |
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Thanks for the welcome and suggestions guys.
MazdaTech - I'm in the Walsall area.
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Post subject: Re: New 3 owner Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:56 am |
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Ah I see, just wondered as I checked the records and it seems as though you bought it in Wiltshire, long way to go. 
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Post subject: Re: New 3 owner Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 12:18 pm |
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Post subject: Re: New 3 owner Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 1:31 pm |
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Yeah, couldn't find anything close in my price range that I was happy with. Got her from Swindon Mazda/Volvo. Not too far out the way really..drive back was nice :p
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Post subject: Re: New 3 owner Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:01 pm |
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I bet it was. Welcome again and hope you enjoy MPS ownership.
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Post subject: Re: New 3 owner Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:55 pm |
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Thanks, i'm loving it so far.
I do have one question though, I noticed today a rather distinct droning/whine sound at lowish speeds, seemed to disappear at higher speeds, almost like knackered wheel bearings, but I wouldn't have thought this would go at high speeds. Should I be worried? I can't say I noticed it on the test drive.
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Post subject: Re: New 3 owner Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 6:02 pm |
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Could be tyres. Try driving along a stretch of road with different surfaces and see whether the noise changes.
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Post subject: Re: New 3 owner Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 3:57 pm |
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Well road surface doesn't seem to make any difference to the noise, any other suggestions? Or should I just not worry about it? It's more annoying than anything.
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