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    Winter tires... what is everyone running???

    Same. Bought some WS70s new for some 16" steelies on my MS3 and they're rock-solid. Haven't gotten even close to being stuck in any weather this winter.
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    What Did You Do To Your Mazda Today?

    Decided to install my winter tires today. The forecast of snow tomorrow scared me into putting them on a bit earlier than I planned, but I'm happy with the results even with no snow. The Blizzaks are WAY quieter than my Goodyear all-seasons and it's noticeably easier to turn (a 205/60/R16 vs a...
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    Hey!

    Seconded. That site will have the most technical responses (usually) but is prone to tearing people apart. Use with caution :)
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    FS: Misc Stuff - mostly car, but some other stuff

    I am trying to clean up all the extra stuff I have laying around the apartment and realized I have more things I don't use than I thought. Come buy it! Haggle! Ask to trade for beer! CAR STUFF - RSX Type-S Injen Short-Ram Intake. Comes with a filter for it that needs a cleaning, but...
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    Turbo seals :(

    Sometimes the turbo is just getting too much oil. These cars are notorious for that. A quick fix could be as "simple" as getting a new oil restrictor bolt, drilling it out a bit to compensate for the normally too-narrow opening, then install it. Google around for more info on that (I know...
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    Rear motor mount.

    I've got the TRZ Dogbone, which some people claim is harsh, but I love it. Zero wheel-hop, and the only time anything vibrates hard is under 1500 RPM with a load (IE: Not at idle).
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    What is going on!

    Just so I'm up to speed, you have a turbo-back exhaust on the car but no high-pressure fuel internals? That's a huge, huge risk to run on these cars. Order HPFP Internals and don't floor the car (hell, I'd avoid boost all together) until they come. See this for references...
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    What is going on!

    I should also mention I have one installed on my car. Installed with 2-port, there is no change in power, because the boost does not change. An EBCS is not a power-adding mod unless you're changing the boost levels.
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    What is going on!

    The Grimmspeed EBCS does not modify the boost levels at all if you connect it via the directions that show 2-port. If you decided to hook it up 3-port instead, you are overboosting and will probably blow your engine up pretty soon if you keep on it. It probably feels like it's hauling ass...
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    Itasca State Park Cabin/Clubhouse Trip - Sunday September 8th 2013

    Is there reallly two spots left (for couples)? If so, I figure this might be a good time to meet some of the group here
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    New Guy from Columbia Heights

    Welcome! I've got a Mazda(speed) 3 hatch too, and dig the hatches very much. Awesome that you were able to pay in cash.
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    Anyone help with boost leak test?

    I'm looking to get a boost leak test done on the cheap. I know building a boost leak tester is cheap as it is, but I don't have access to an air compressor, and would rather skip making the tester if someone else already has one handy. It's a stock-turbo (K04) Mazdaspeed 3 that it'd be done on...
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    MN Mazda Spotted thread

    Spotted a black Gen2 MS3 with tint and wheels at Lone Oak Grill today around 5-6pm. It had Wisconsin temp plates, so I'm guessing it was a new purchase. Anyone here?
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    New Glarus WI (New Glarus Brewery) Fall Cruise

    #2 sounds cool. I was bummed I didn't join until the weekend after the summer cruise to New Glarus :( As long as it's not the first two weekends on Oct, I'll show up.
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    Mazda Protege5 Turbo

    I have a MSP intercooler from the MSP I owned a few years back. If you're looking to piece together the stuff, hit me up for that IC.
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    What Did You Do To Your Mazda Today?

    Bah, wish I read this before I put some "emblem glue" on the back of it. I put a bit too much on some edges and it seeped past, now it looks stupid up close in two small areas :(
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    Tuning for better mpg?

    Same. I'm pretty sure there's no Cobb AP for an NA MZ3, and if there are any tuners for them, we'd have equal luck trying our hands at google.
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    Figure I should introduce myself 'round here.

    Pretty much. It's not really a business park but moreso just a bunch of different places every block. I work at a shared building a few blocks from Tastee, and I usually park aiming against the road, so it's visible when people drive by. I'm sure it's mine he's seeing :)
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    Figure I should introduce myself 'round here.

    Thanks for the warm welcome, all. Right now, I use mostly reddit.com/r/homebrewing for questions, then visit Norther Brewer's stores and ask stuff in person, if needed. I still use their recipes, although nowadays I usually tweak them a bit. Yes. That black 1g with a good motor, but...
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