So After 53,000 miles I have to say...
12-19-2005, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by DARKMAZ8
Yeah I have this problem too. I have 2 steering columb rattles...not sure if they are related but otherwise this car is solid. Now that the weather is cold, the crickets are mating in there. 
If i push down just past the cover of the airbag, on the console, AND pull out slightly on the air bag cover, the crickets die. I'm tempted to wedge a piece of foam in that gap - but knowing what foam did to the space shuttle, I'm worried what it might do to my head if the air bag deploys.
12-19-2005, 03:15 PM
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20,000 miles automatic, no engine mods.
I got a new transmission and I had to tighten some loose screws on the manifold cuz my car was making some annoying noises on first gear.
mazdaspeed body kit started falling apart. the dealer put it on too. the sides skirts seem to have a hard time staying flushed with the body. the back skirt is kinda loose too.
I got a new transmission and I had to tighten some loose screws on the manifold cuz my car was making some annoying noises on first gear.
mazdaspeed body kit started falling apart. the dealer put it on too. the sides skirts seem to have a hard time staying flushed with the body. the back skirt is kinda loose too.
12-19-2005, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Cross-F8er
20,000 miles automatic, no engine mods.
I got a new transmission and I had to tighten some loose screws on the manifold cuz my car was making some annoying noises on first gear.
mazdaspeed body kit started falling apart. the dealer put it on too. the sides skirts seem to have a hard time staying flushed with the body. the back skirt is kinda loose too.
I got a new transmission and I had to tighten some loose screws on the manifold cuz my car was making some annoying noises on first gear.
mazdaspeed body kit started falling apart. the dealer put it on too. the sides skirts seem to have a hard time staying flushed with the body. the back skirt is kinda loose too.
19k on the clock, lots of little stuff, nothign major, knock on wood.
12-19-2005, 05:43 PM
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oh yea, the dealer said the mazdaspeed body kit was not made that well and a lot of people are having problems with the side skirts. mazda said they are investigating on it and will try to fix the problem with the kit.
i also found out that the rear skirt is held up with double sided tape, which seems kinda ghetto, but that's what mazda said to use, until they find a solution.
i also found out that the rear skirt is held up with double sided tape, which seems kinda ghetto, but that's what mazda said to use, until they find a solution.
12-19-2005, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Cross-F8er
oh yea, the dealer said the mazdaspeed body kit was not made that well and a lot of people are having problems with the side skirts. mazda said they are investigating on it and will try to fix the problem with the kit.
i also found out that the rear skirt is held up with double sided tape, which seems kinda ghetto, but that's what mazda said to use, until they find a solution.
i also found out that the rear skirt is held up with double sided tape, which seems kinda ghetto, but that's what mazda said to use, until they find a solution.
It is actually of superior quality to the factory bumpers.
The sideskirts fit perfectly and are nearly indestructable. The double sided tape is to make them vibration proof so that you don't have rattles or squeaks. They are actually mounted with a half dozen OEM body clips, 4 or 5 plastic press fasteners and 3 or 4 bolt-head machine screws set to speed nuts on the factory fender and quarter panel.
I've hit mine on speed bumps really hard several times and there was no movement, cracks or delamination. Try that with a fiberglass kit.
The issue, as noted, is that the instructions are not designed for the un-informed. They have nearly no "instruction" in them at all - just templates for drilling the mounting holes. If you are experienced with this type of work, it is an extremely easy install.
12-20-2005, 12:15 AM
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46,147 miles, had the evap system replaced ,mostly due to the dealership misdiagnosing the problem and not fixing it fo r6 months until it effected teh rest of the evap system. other than tha tthe car is runnign great. only issues are things that i've had installed and teh installers bungled it. (clutch assembly)...btu nothign on the cars end of things
12-20-2005, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Terrance26
33400 nothing except for a rattling when I take it into to high rpms. I've token it to the dealer but they can't figure what is wrong with it. I've been told that it was the cat and something might be loose in there from other people. Do you guys think that is right. It runs fine only until I run it pass 6000 rpm then you hear it right before it shifts, and if I keep running it in the high rpms I start to loose power and the car sputters a little bit. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
12-20-2005, 09:04 AM
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sorry for borrowing your avaitor, but I don't know how to get my pictures small enough to put for my avaitor. I have a winning blue too and since your avaitor looks so good I figured hey what the hell lol.
12-20-2005, 09:06 AM
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help
Originally Posted by Terrance26
33400 nothing except for a rattling when I take it into to high rpms. I've token it to the dealer but they can't figure what is wrong with it. I've been told that it was the cat and something might be loose in there from other people. Do you guys think that is right. It runs fine only until I run it pass 6000 rpm then you hear it right before it shifts, and if I keep running it in the high rpms I start to loose power and the car sputters a little bit. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
12-20-2005, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ranger4277
I didn't think they were vague at all... 
But the quality and material is excellent. Worth every penny.
But the quality and material is excellent. Worth every penny.
12-20-2005, 12:17 PM
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48k miles, 2 water pumps, 1 ac condenser, a few rattles, rough idling but my dealer keeps saying it's ok. So far, a decent car though I'm not so impressed by it. I'll concede that its a sports car so it requires more maintenance but I don't think the quality anywhere near approaches Toyota or Honda. My last Buick to me was more reliable. May have looked like polyester but polyester holds up over time. The 8 may look like silk inside, but rattles are there just the same.
12-20-2005, 07:49 PM
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7K on my clock..
Mazda replaced my front brakes due to squeal,
replaced broken lid on center console,
replaced front headlights because of inside film..
Engine, Tranny and rear-end are good so far..
Mazda replaced my front brakes due to squeal,
replaced broken lid on center console,
replaced front headlights because of inside film..
Engine, Tranny and rear-end are good so far..
12-23-2005, 02:19 AM
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21000 miles and car flooded once and had the battery replaced 2 times. and had to replace the rear right tail light cause was not seal properly. otherwise everything else is great.
12-23-2005, 09:39 AM
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~25K miles, no major issues. Replaced headlights because lens were cloudy, brake pads, an interior trim piece on center console, and shift ****. Plan on driving'er into the ground, hopefully that's 100K+ miles.