Since the tyre that you changed is no longer as per the original size. Do you feel any sluggishness or slower in braking ?
Do that help to make the tyre noise lesser ah in highway ?

cause I am about to change the tyre but in dilemma also. Pls share your exp ya. Thank you

What model does the shop offered to you? Pilot Sport 3 or 4?  I just changed to ps 4 for 650rm each. 225/45 R18

You mean you changed to an ordinary battery not specifically designed for i-stop but the i-stop still works? What make and AH is that?

May I know what is the model of the continental tyre you change to and how much it cost ?

Also pls share what is the battery that you replaced ?The SC told me normal battery can be use but it will kill off your ordinary battery much more faster than normal usage

lucifal
Would like to know more on this:
1) What's the harm of using normal battery?
2) If I change the battery to normal type, how does this affect warranty of other parts?

dont waste money for fully synth oil from mazda, they are using 5w40 which you can definitely get the heavy feel and responsiveness, for me i will go for other brand like Torco SR-1

if you look smooth and better engine response then get 5w-30 or 5w-20, our car is designed for that, actually all new road cars are designed to use 5w-30

if you cant decide which sc to go, go for bermaz sc

you can join our m3 skyactiv group to find out more on this kind of info

i would suggest others to stay with Q85 unless someone has tested other range of battery is proven to work without premature death on the battery or premature wear and tear on the alternator

my vios is using this oil for 6 years and so far no issue with engine

this time is my first time using SR-1 on my m3 and i noticed a big difference, engine response is better and less drop in speed if i let go of the accelerator compare to the shell semi synth even though they are both same 5w-30 viscosity

after you go sc to change the oil then go outside workshop drain the engine oil and pour in your desire engine oil, some member has done that

that can be switched off right?
not sure if 3 yrs free maintenance covers battery or not.

no soul red oo....so sad....

Please share what are these reasons why we can't have Japanese & European specs? I would genuinely like to know.. Not teasing or being sarcastic here.

*Manufacturing plant? Got.
*Materials for better build quality? Got
*Qualified technicians, engineers, etc? Got
*Brains to operate the full I-activsense suite? Got
*Repair stations? Got
*Car price? Got. Perhaps even higher due to taxes, bla bla.
*Poorer currency? Can't use that as an excuse as the same trend happened when the RM was stronger.. Now, it's weaker, prices are even higher and  we still don't have full specs.

Take dynamic cruise control as an example. Why can't we have such? Is it like a weather or road condition thing that makes Malaysia unfavorable.. I would like to know as the reason I have at the moment is that not adding in the full suite saves cost of manufacturing the car or political.

Full disclaimer: This isn't just applicable to Mazda's cars, I'm non-malaysian and an have an appreciation for the zoom zoom drive. 

No la bro, sorry if I makes you misund I'm scolding you.. hahaha..

I'm just saying that in the Malaysian market, Mazda 3 is equipped with best safety features already, with the same price tag comparing to other rivals.. ofcoz if all the i-ActivSense are available in our car, that would be perfect then.

Cheers.

just test driven the new m3 gvc, for those who get the non-gvc version there is nothing to feel regret, the GVC give very subtle changes, the driving dynamics remain the same for GVC and non-GVC, but the colored HUD is nicer, and steering is more comfortable to hold though

As far as i know.. GVC is a software, not a tech.. As long as the software has been written well, it will be fine..

was looking to some used mazda 3, noticed that some version are with sunroof and the RPM / speedo meter are different too, those version are from mazda malaysia?

I just came back from test driving Mazda 3 old and new FL and I got to say. Mazda drives the best....compared to new civic, though civic beats Mazda 3 in cabin space, and tech... But it feels like sampan when taking corners. Something which Mazda 3 is so good in. 99k for 2016 sure is tempting.

Though I did test drive ioniq too... Smaller car but the tech was wow. Also got good offer o  test drive car for sale at 95k...decisions decisions.

Are you really sure civic win Mazda 3 in tech?

Space for sure.

looks like CKD high specs are more attractive for me.. thx alot~

lol
my budget only 8xk T T
hmm the i-stop got what features

Nah, "free" service package is only up till 3 years or 60km... Battery is for 1 year or 20km. Rest of the warranty is up to 5 years or 100km.