Thanks for the info bro

u using 215/45/r17? brand tyre?

yeah 205/50/r17 so hard to find now..and price pricy than 215/45/17

Yes, I m using 215/45/r17 that come with my CKD M3 2.0....I have tried with the CBU M3 2.0 that come with 205/50/r17...it does really less bumpy.....btw...my tyre is Conti MC5.... next round i will change to 205/50/r17.... u know lah...our malaysia's road condition....

This post has been edited by chowdm: Apr 15 2013, 04:13 PM

Hi Guys,
Did you guys encounter some knocking noise at the front suspension area when driving on uneven road/ bump?

I went to check with the service center guys, they said its normal for M3 and also for M2. This due to the car is not so heavy.

But its true that it only happen when i drive alone, but not when my car is full of ppl.

Did u all having the same issue? and can it be fix? Because it is so annoying and I bought a new car, but it sound like a old car with this noise.

Sad to hear that, so far on my m3 CKD 2.0...no such knocking noise that you have mentioned (touch wood )

OMG!!! Why I'm so unlucky!!!

Issue on my car :
1 - ticking noise on driver seatbelt - bring to service center for 3 times and unable to fix, at the end I fixed it myself. it was due to the seatbelt cover, fixed after I place some sponge-base tape.

2. passenger seat shake and some rattling sound on bumpy road - bring to service center for 4 times!!! after i force them to change the passenger seat "rack" (dunno what it called), then issue fixed for 1 month. Now coming back!!!! but it only happen when the seat in certain location.

3. rattling/knocking sound on bumpy road while making turn - power steering rack need to adjust. after adjustment, issue fixed.

4. The knocking noise on front suspension area as i mentioned. But this only happen on those poor condition road, like those road that they cut a "longkang" but did not fill up properly (dunno how to explain, hope you understand).
Can this fix by installing the strut bar and anti roll bar? I dont think it will, but just ask for opinion.

Bough a car for only 5 months+, but it sound like driving a 5 years old car....

now i thinking..... should i go grab a test drive car to try it out. Just to see is the knocking sound is due to design issue or is my car got problem but the service guy don't know how to fix.

Yeah at first I hv the same perception like you, 205/50/17 hard to find.
End up I found these size tyre at Klang.

Yoko C Drive 2, Toyo Teo Plus, Proxes R32, Michilen PS3....these are the range of tyre available on 205/50/17.

C Drive 2 price is around @ $380, Toyo @ $430, Proxes R32 @$460, PS 3 @ $480

I cant really comment much...bcoz my m3 2.0 is still new...about 3 months+ only...clocking at almost 7k KM in total mileage.....no harm to just go and have a test drive to clarify all your doubts.....mayb there are knocking sounds but i m not that particular...since my previous car (proton SAGA LMST) was the worst in knocking sound all over the places....so m3 to me is already a big jump as upgrading and i m more than happy with its driving experience

thinking to get a pre-owned mazda 3 2.0 sedan (CKT)....1 year old bout 90k

u guys think worth it?

This post has been edited by frequency: Apr 17 2013, 10:58 AM

If it is still under warranty...90k for 2.0 model is quite worth....better to see the real car and test drive it if possible....

Booked my Mazda 3 2.0 Sedan. The sales guy gives free security tint, reverse camera, smart tag and full tank fuel.

So far very happy with his service. He offers to send my car for service in future and he will introduce the mechanic at the workshop to me so that he can help to follow up if there is any problem with the car.

Dear mazda 3 owners,
I'm been testing cars from C-segment but stil having hard time deciding.. tested the 1.6 last week and love the handling..
but need ur two cents on this car:
- Is the sedan's back seat room comfortable if going for long trips ? Cos the hatchback feels too cramp.. and in paper, sedan is just 9 cm longer
- Is the FC good? Looking at the 2.0 model since have more goodies compared to 1.6
- Any deciding factor than made you guys chose this instead of civic or elantra?

I choose Mazda 3 instead of the civic and elantra, main reason is due to the car design.
Besides, i personally feel that the handling is better than civic and more power. Therefore, i grabbed it.

If road noise is one of your concern, you may need to think twice. As it really loud if you getting the 2.0 with R17 tyre.

Yup... Will try to get a test drive by this weekend... let you guys know the outcome...

My advise of using m3 2.0 sedan for 3 months+ as follows:

- As for my wife experience who is sitting at the back most of the time when we travelling from JB and KL in every weekend, she feels quite comfortable due to its rear multilink layout. Hatchback's rear seat is a bit straight compare with the sedan version, but I believe the legroom space is the same. But if u wanna compare with 1.6 and 2.0 version....I think 1.6 is more comfortable because its tyre profile is higher than 2.0. 2.0 is using 17" rim with 45 profile...and due to our Malaysia's road condition, you should know what I mean.
- if budget allowed, 2.0 is always a better choice and it is more value of money, just the additional 4 airbags compare with the 1.6 version is worth the 20k. FC wise, for my daily trips which is 90% highway + 10% city drives, average consumption is 8.5L/100km....RM60 RON95 can last for about 400km+ which I think is quite acceptable with a 2.0 c-segmnent car. The FC will be even better if I travel long distance....RM60 RON95 from JB to KL only spent half tank even if I drive at 130km/h....much better than my previous 1.3 SAGA FC
- My personal factors are - super handling, sporty outlook...I don't need to add any bodykits...IMO the current Civic outlook is not my liking...unless I wanna add modulo bodykit which is cost me another 5k....with the similar specs...for Civic (navi version + modulo kits) I need to pay almost 140k...m3 2.0 is only 119k...u do ur own maths.. For Elantra 1.8....the waiting list is about 6 months during the time when I placed my order with m3 2.0....6 months??!! I cannot wait that long...so no choice but to let it go and m3 that time was having 5+5 package which is very attractive...5k discount + free insurance + 5 yrs warranty + 5 yrs free service....I cant find another offer better than this at that time...

Hope it helps looking forward for you to join the Zoom Zoom clan

my experience
2.0 only suitable for 100% highway = 600km
if 100% normal road = 350km

So to mitigate this.. change to silent tyres?

Thanks for the reply.. and ya.. the 5 + 5 is real tempting, i can't find another deal thats better even now.. not to mention the tribos thingy add another few k worth
Agree on this ver of civic is not my preference either and it's overpriced for it's features.. but i do find it much quieter and stable tho..
I do love elantra's exterior more tho.. it's just too bad my head touches the roof when i sit upright..

I'll do more test drives.. thanks

You try to make U turn with m3 and civic then u will feel the differences of the superior handling that offer by m3... Yes I have to admit in term of sound proof, civic is a bit better... If you are looking for stability and total comfort I would recommend you to try out Nissan Slyphy... It's legroom is almost close to a D-segment car..

According to my SA.. The 5 yrs free service is worth about 7k and tribos coating is worth 3k+... Sum up is 10k+... Can't find it anywhere with this kind of generosity:-)

This post has been edited by chowdm: Apr 18 2013, 06:55 AM

M3 cornering very syok but of course handle with care

100% city for 350km is standard..sometime also depend on your driving styles..hehe