Never had any issues with JPJ....yet. The installer said it just about hit the limit.

Night vision is OK. Didn't notice any problems....

I second that. Our M3 sedan has got nice dual exhausts but Mazda decided to hide it behind the rear bumper/diffuser. But the hatchback's dual exhausts are visible and looks good.

Wash from the top down...

I spray down the whole car first. Then using 'wash n shine', I wash the roof, rinse; the front and rear screens, rinse; then the sides/windows down to the door handles, rinse; then bonnet, rinse; then boot, rinse; then using another washcloth, wash the sides from the door handles down...working round the car in 'layers'......use another washcloth for the rims....

Wash the washcloth thoroughly before starting on the next 'layer'. That way you minimise any sand particles that will scratch the paint...

Use same strategy for drying.....

Just my way of doing things...

This post has been edited by uxb138: Mar 17 2016, 04:19 PM

Ha haa...but gf takes even longer to get ready to go out

But really, it doesn't take much longer than the normal style of washing.....

OK, I'm nearrleee convinced...what sort of coating did you use? Appreciate some info....

Hi Guys,

Has anybody updated their M3's navigation map via the method mentioned in the FAQ on the 1st page?

I checked with my SC about updating my M3's navigation map by myself ( as it showed me driving on the water as I crossed the 2nd Penang Bridge :-) but they said, nooo! I have to bring the car in to the SC and they will update the SD card for me, for free.

As I was going to pass by their place this afternoon, I did just that. The technician said they have been given a software by Mazda to update the maps and do not know anything about DIY map updates.

@Chinoz and @Jasley,

Thanks for the replies, and sorry for being late to respond.

OK, will update the gps map myself. I had to wait quite some time for the SC to install the new map.

Thanks....

Here's another link...a bit dated, but still interesting and impressive stuff to know about our M3's engine...

http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/ID/...Technology.aspx

Hi All,

Late teaser....range from full tank refill....can go all the way from Pg to JB??

You are right. Had a very enjoyable drive, but just to KL and back.....I'm beginning to love my M3 more and more each day. On the highways, 90-110km/h is my usual speed....FC was 5.3 L.

I think the M3 transmission is mapped for economy, as it is a bit reluctant to change gears when going uphill, and one has to use the paddle shifters.

But the 3rd diagram shows the starter motor rotating and the caption says "combustion + (starter) motor assist"...



OK....in:

http://www2.mazda.com/en/csr/environment/s...2009_02_01.html

It has a similar diagram to the one posted earlier....and somewhere in the text, it says.."The starter motor is operated to assist engine restarting, but using mainly combustion power for restarting requires less time and reduces power consumption."

So, the starter motor IS USED...but it uses less energy than a normal 'cold' start...

This post has been edited by uxb138: Jun 30 2016, 01:58 PM