Deciding between Mazda3 and the new civic.

Is this rattling noise thing a common issue with the M3 CKDs?

Hi guys, I'm new here. I own a 2010 Mazda 3 (2.0) CBU model.

My car has reached 200K mileage and needs some major servicing but I'm trying to avoid going to Authorised Mazda Service Centers as they would cost a bomb. So, I was searching the forum for some reliable 3rd party workshops but could not find any postings.

Could someone please guide me? I live in Puchong so I'm ok if the workshop is around Puchong/Subang/PJ areas.

One more thing, is it advisable to go to a 3rd party workshop or should I stick with Authorised Mazda Service Centers?

Thank you in advance.

Hi guys. Just got my M3 HS today. So many stickers! Have to slowly tear. Hope hiu all can welcome me to the club! 

maybe you order wrong? look abit like blue reflex

Cheap lo.. <RM100 Spoiler with paint including shipping to Malaysia.. I install mine at 1 Acc shop and its cost me RM265 including GST.. But the weird thing is my spoiler is different with majority seen on the road..

Thank you amduser. Can you please share the workshop contact details?

It's high mileage because I used to travel outstation a lot for my work.

Thanks again!

did anyone noticed there is a hose/vent thingy sticking underneath the front passenger and driver seat, you can see them from the rear passenger, just behind the carpet

is it non-adjustable rear aircon vent?
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Still thinking should I go for GL or HS, LED is kinda racun but budget constrains.

it shud dim rite?

But it's white bulb right? Projector with white is just awesomeness

I-Activesense is practically a preventive collision system for drivers.

The Lane Departure - alerts sleepy owners who are swaying to the left/right while driving.
Smart City Braking System - alerts owners who forgotten their car front portion is nearing a solid object.

Of course, if you're driving like 150km/hr or drunk driving or driving recklessly, this won't help.

It also won't help in situation where other drivers hit you.

This system helps the driver in preventing collision caused by the driver him/herself

Go for track session la   

TT tak cukup oomph... 

A question regarding the I-Activesense Smart city braking for this car, How does it specifically function? Example...let's say if u were to park your car as close as possible to the front car due to limited space...would the smart city braking helps to brake to prevent you from hitting the front car ? If yes, what if u insist to park close to it? would the system allow u to do so? Or this system only function only at a certain speed to prevent drivers (especially those who uses their phone and not paying fully attention to the road) from hitting the front car during low speed / traffic jam? Explanation regarding this system is muchly appreciated. Thanks

To your question, during parking, NO. The SCBS will not activate since the minimum speed to trigger is 4km/h. Dont think you will achieve that speed during parking. So, no worry during parking. What you need to worry is the long hood which usually make us hard to judge the distance.

And speaking from what I experienced, it does detects motorcycles. Pedestrian not sure. My scenario is few times I followed closely to the vehicle in front during traffic jam. Crawling above the said minimum speed, and suddenly the bike cuts my lanes and my SCBS triggered and E-Brake. Terkejut.. 

However, just don't over rely on this. It aimed to help prevent collision only, not for your comfort to do other things while not paying attention to the traffic. But, good to have la.. Ada backup is always better. 
hahaha.. Don't la ask ppl go to test at toll barrier, later ppl see why there are many M3 play around at toll gate there..
But I guess, most of us experience the first SCBS at toll gate la.. wahahaha 

As an advice, if you want to test it, pls do not bring any passenger. It will frighten them.. 

Don't call us peeps la....not exactly polite....

Just go pump air every 2 weeks, save your cash. The air pumps already have a pressure regulator in it.
You try redlining your way during an up hill climb, you'll feel like your fuel tank bocor in just 2 runs 

Hi sifu, I'm soon M2 owner, wanna ask how you all feel about the I Active Sense experience? I thought the smart city brake system can be useful when traffic jem, just no need press any pedal, and let the car brake auto when traffic jem? How cool is the side led warning when driving and cutting in highway, is it work accurately or annoying too much to some "smart" drivers? Reverse led? I definitely like to have the auto open light when in dark gateway feature. Anything else to complain on the I Active Sense systems?

Dear sifus,

While driving today I noticed an istop warning and also battery management system warning.

What does that mean and how do i fix it?

Please approve me la.. Nobody want to approve me. Xmau geng ka? Fb name Jaslehaidy

I know, I just imagine too much on the I Active Sense, guess it's not for every driver and cannot depend too much on such sensor system

Will void warranty ? Sorry asking noob question

Yes I'm still using stock battery.. What's the issue with stock battery?
Sorry, I'm a very new car owner.

I have yet to claim anything from the sc other than my usual maintenance and service

Guys, need some advise.

Last week, while driving, my car was jerking during low gear shifts. Then I serviced my car. Changed ATF, engine oil, oil filter, air filter and spark plugs.

After changing the spark plugs, the engine vibrated a lot. My mechanic said it may be due to faulty valves. He advised me to do a computer tuning/checking to identify the problem. So I took my car to another workshop he recommended and upon checking, the mechanic noticed one of the spark plugs' ceramic casing was cracked. I got that replaced and the engine was fine, no more vibrating.

Now there is no more jerking during low gear shifts but I feel the pickup is lethargic. It feels like something is holding it back when I press the accelerator at low speed.

Do I need to do a computer tuning or could it be some other issues that I need to look into?

Thanks in advance.

Yeah, had to change all because >200k mileage already.

So, there is a chance the ECU may re-tune by itself after a few days driving?

No bro. The workshop you recommended sounded like they do not encourage to bring our own things like engine oil, filter, etc. So I went to my regular mechanic.

Since my warranty period ended, I always buy the parts myself. I find it to be cost effective.

Anyway, thanks for the recommendation.

Hi guys,

Been an owner for the M3 fullspec for about a month now.

Just wanna get some opinion from you guy. Are you guys experiencing any problem with your brakes?

As like it's less sensitive and you have to floor is quite 'deep' for it to 'makan'(engage)?

And also the brake pedal is quite soft as compare to my previous car thatr I have driven which is a Nissan Sentra. My nissan will be very responsive with even a slightest tap on the breaks but for my new M3, I need to floor it quite abit before the brake 'makan'.

I find it quite dangerous especially when u r driving in the highway. Is kinda hard to judge the distance of the breaking when the car in front of you hit the break.

Anyways, I've google and say that it might be air going into going into the brake system and you need to bleed it out. I've send my M3 to the SC today and they told me the same thing.. they bleed it for me and change the shell brake and clutch fluid but i've notice it doesn't make much differences. Break is still not as sensitive as I want it to be and is kinda spongy.

Anyone of you experiencing this as well?