Sorry, problem still not solved. Not my car so I don't drive most of the time and I think we all just ignore it now.

That poster is right about Klang, I got 4 pieces of Toyo NanoEnergy 3 for RM 170 each, total with alignment (balancing free), nitrogen, credit card fee, about RM 778. Hin Leong Klang. Continental CPC2 was RM 195 each and Michelin XM2 was RM 280 each. Enjoying the Toyos so far, good value.

Mine 45k changed, RM 400 for front only in Honda SC. Bendix General CT RM 300-ish for front and back without installation from spare parts shop, would recommend these brake pads. Good value ceramic pads. Rear haven't changed yet.

Changed on Christmas week, so far 1k km on them. Good, a bit quieter than CPC2 and grips well. Not sure if save petrol though cause my parents still driving the car

R16 bro, 185/55/R16. Sorry, forgot to mention. This is E spec City.

No problem bro, Toyo NanoEnergy3 is the stock tyre for Mazda3 . So far I've only seen City using Goodyear NCT5, CPC2 and XM2.

Here is the link to their fb page

Klang Hin Leong Tyre Services S/B

Anyone else's City sometimes makes grinding kind of noise when accelerating? Between 2nd to 3rd gear range, after that all smooth. Not all the time. Very hard to diagnose.

Hm now I'm at 50k. I also suspect the ATF and filter but when I checked, it is clear and still reddish. Thanks for the info bro, might move my ATF change to coming 50k service

This post has been edited by secondrate: Feb 5 2016, 09:36 AM

I asked spare parts shop - Bendix General CT (I like this - ceramic) for front and rear is RM 300+ excluding labour. Honda SC will charge RM 400+ for front only with labour.

-Update-

Sorry for triple post but no one else was posting.

Thanks again bro, have changed the ATF and so far so good. Now using 0W-20 full syn engine oil and really good and cheap!

Anyone have metal "tick tick tick" sound from the boot area? It happens only when car is moving. I have managed to solve mine mostly (I think), if anyone has the same problem I can share the solution.

This post has been edited by secondrate: Apr 5 2016, 10:06 AM

Mine died as well but never fixed it.

Fix from here: Rear Deck "popping/clicking/tapping/ticking" noise.

And from here: DIY - Fix your Rear Deck "popping/clicking/tapping/ticking" noise.

Fixes originally for 86/BRZ.

So you will need:

1) Cloth
2) White lithium grease spray with red spray tube (I used CRC brand, from Ace Hardware RM 28)
3) Flathead screwdriver

Steps:

1) Locate the source of the noise. Mine was from the left hand side (opposite driver side) in the boot. Sound was still there after removing the parcel shelf with the 3rd brake light. It was a metallic "tick tick tick" sound, like metal panels flexing.

2) Locate the welds in the area and push the head of the screwdriver between the panels. Twist it and you should hear a cracking noise. Continue twisting until it stops.

3) Attach the red spray tube to the spray can of grease and spray it into the gap between the panels. Wipe the excess off.

4) Rinse and repeat for other welds in the area.

Note: Be careful with the screwdriver, it can scratch the panels.

This post has been edited by secondrate: Apr 6 2016, 04:34 PM

Thought maybe can just remove the cover but probably need to solder the LED. To me not worth doing because the LED will be on all the time so it will kaput again eventually even though the LED is only a few sen. Just sometimes wonder if the aircon is on or off la.

Why not get the new Mi Car Charger? 2 USB slots with fast charge 3.6A/2.4A (and also Android Quick Charge), all metal construction for RM 35. Received mine today from Xiaomi Malaysia

Haha yeah, I got 2, 1 for each car, luckily. Damn nice feel for the price. Just FYI in case you want a non-invasive solution. Just the head with a LED ring sticks out, I'll try upload a photo later.

Not sure if clear. The light isn't on because the car wasn't on.

Also RM 54 for an LED that will rosak again in 1-2 years...

Yup, Xiaomi website.

3.6A/2.1A if I remember correctly. Can check on Xiaomi's website.

Any bros can recommend a good shop to respray whole car?

Did you do this in Honda SC? I want to flush mine too. I don't think they do that as part of the normal ATF change during service.

At 57k... not much. Aside from regular maintenance - some made in Japan door clips and throttle body clean. Also I DIY a fix with white lithium grease for weld creaking. I have a problem with the 5AT though that requires frequent ATF change, or maybe a flush

This post has been edited by secondrate: Nov 21 2016, 05:56 PM

Thanks bro, will keep in mind. Very helpful post too My ATF was also bad shape around then but unfortunately nobody diagnosed it correctly so the gearbox occasionally makes strange noises now (but it wasn't black or smelled burnt, its like the additives just broke down totally). On the aircon filter, since we got our car, there has been a strange smell but after 6 years, got used to it already. Next service 60k due to change anyway. My FC is pretty good especially while cruising. I'm using Toyo NE03.

Generally my SC has been good and are willing to order parts and do what I ask but we'll see how they handle the ATF change. I was very happy with the throttle body clean.

This post has been edited by secondrate: Nov 21 2016, 09:18 PM