Great shots bro amduser!

I wish too..I will attend the One City event..

I did that with EA autoworks, PM them for quotation. I dont know how does the BMW auto tilt behave. Mine is when put in Reverse gear, only left side mirror tilt down to allows you see the lower portion. Else, it back to normal angle.

Cheaper method, go accessories shop to buy those sphere alike mirror and stick at your side mirror.

Lol. You should direct this question to Bermaz, not here. Mazda has not been as usual as other brand. Ppl complain why other brands able to give huge rebates while Mazda rebates are just so little.

This post has been edited by toonny: Jul 24 2016, 11:33 AM

Do you guys join the Mazda 3 Club, or Mazda 3 Skyactiv Club?
There are few members able to source ori or afternarket parts for our car, be it new or previous gen.

For reverse cam, there is 1 member who had been helping members to install. He owned a CBU soul red unit too.

Yes bro. Do check your facebook msg, not at Inbox, but "other request". Admin will send msg there.

I got my silicone wipers from Mr. DIY, rm17 for a pair.
I replaced the rubber blade, reuse the original wiper frame.

One year of usage, still in good conditions.

Hi~ Welcome bro. A rare hatch you've got there. PIC pls~

Recent visit found out they dont provide the 24" size anymore, max is 21" only. I was using 19 / 24 on my car.

Brightness adjust only available when you switch on your lights.

No one can justify 16" or 18" is better. When the manufacturer can provide you such a setup, it is safe to go, it's more to personal view. Whichever you feel comfortable to go with, just go ahead.

16" with higher profile definitely provides more comfort to driver and passenger, i think road noise also lesser than the 18".
18" definitely creates more cabin noise due to the Toyo UHP tyres, better response due to harder sidewall, less tyres flex, it's more to provide you a greater feedback on road condition.

some members even downgrade to 17" to achieve both. But IMO, I will not go lower than 17" because 16" is a nono to me. I feel it is a bit undersize for such an elegant vehicle. Cheers.

This post has been edited by toonny: Mar 28 2017, 04:40 PM

You want to say i wrote too much isn't it? Hahaha.

But the way, 18 aint not comfortable, my 60 y/o parents also never complain about that. Tyre noise can be reduce depends on which tyre you use. Toyo that comes with the car is noisy! Over time you'll still get used to it.

This post has been edited by toonny: Mar 28 2017, 06:27 PM

Odd size means limited options. I will always look for something better / cheaper / best value available in the market.

Updates:
225/45/18
Tyres Pro Malaysia (price updated 28/03/2017)
1. Michelin Pilot Sport3 @rm687 (Special Promotion @rm520)
2. Michelin Pilot Super Sport @rm1045
3. Hankook H452 @rm335
4. Bridgestone GR100 @rm435
5. Hankook V12 evo2 @rm368
6. Hankook S1 evo2 @rm424
7. Bridgestone RE003 @rm525
8. Michelin Pilot Sport4 @rm708
9. Yokohama Fleva V701 @rm412
10. Landsail LS588 @rm259


This news has been circulated since January. What to do? Bear the own cost lo.. You can get cheaper battery outside with price range starting RM 450 - 700. Model Q85 is for our car. I myself already replaced after the battery lasted for 1 year and 5 months, mileage 28k km.

Got my battery with Ideal Battery, shop location @ Jalan Klang Lama, comes with 1 year warranty. Installation and delivery at my doorstep was included (FOC) during replacement.

For the wiper, get a silicone wiper then it could be good for at least 1 year. Non-branded will only cost you RM 40-60 per pair, while those branded like PIAA and Bosch could easily Rm 80 - 2xx for silicone type.


Welcome bro.. Do head to FB group to meet up with more members and information.
Search FB: Skyactiv Mazda 3 Club (Malaysia) <- This group is for Skyactiv version.
There is another Mazda 3 club.my too <- Previous gen and Skyactiv gen..

Both are welcome to join..

Sigh.. I feel you bro. Becoz my warning sign was appeared during mid of Jan, and after drove for some distance, the msg gone. Then come to CNY, it was 29th of Jan, and the msg appear again. Thought of going to visit SC after CNY for replacement, and got the bad news policy has changed. Dem it..

So, no choice lo. Bear with it, sourced the battery from outside to lessen the pain. Kluk kluk (9 months) and ngek ngek (half year) sound has been resolved at the moment.

This post has been edited by toonny: Mar 31 2017, 11:26 AM

As I know, no such function on our car.

Not just Mazda la, you'll find most car's original tires are come in odd size.. why? Fuel economy ma... and also if those who die die also want to look for the original size, what to do? pay more la...

Previously my bro's city tires also with odd size punya, if i recall correctly, it was 185/55/16. Not many choices out there..

Anyway, the Mazda 18" you can replace with 225/45/18, it's a more common size and lots of options available in the market. Refer to earlier post, we have few pricing on tires too..

Not noticing the increase of FC. same figure achieved as before.
Tyre noise is depends on the tire of your choice.. Some has harder compound ofcoz will create more noise..

MG is metallic color..
only the White is SOLID WHITE.

Before you keep spreading the battery cost at least RM 700, well, here are some info for you. Varta Q85 start-stop battery only cost RM 477 (inclusive of 6% GST @April), ATLAST Q85 also less than RM 500.. SC ofcoz more expensive, they're giving Delkor and well, SC's price, never is the cheap one.

Now there are alot options in the market, do some research and you'll always find it is still within the acceptable zone. Compares to conventional normal battery, now cost how much? 220? 280? And why the start stop battery is much more expensive? Battery is wear and tear part too, not all of us lasted for SLIGHTLY MORE THAN A YEAR, at least mine good for 1 yr and 5 months..

This post has been edited by toonny: Apr 28 2017, 10:30 AM

Not sure the warranty policy on the new model.

But for the 1st gen Skyactiv Mazda3, battery warranty term has now changed to 1 year or 20k km, whichever comes first.
Free maintenance, basically is on servicing only.. Take note, this car is come with kruk kruk and ngek ngek sound package as well. hahaha

Most likely everyone will encounter this issue. It's the part defect. However, there are members who claimed the noise are gone after parts replacement. It takes time to allow "them" to present to you..

Me, yes. Kluk kluk is from bump stopper, or absorber mounting (appear during first month of ownership). Problem resolved after bump stopper replacement. Ngek ngek only appears when rainy days (appears on 9th month of ownership), where the lower arm bushes joint got wet and when you go over speed bumps, it will creates ngek ngek noise due to the friction / movement.

This post has been edited by toonny: Apr 28 2017, 10:28 AM

up to date it's 6th month now, glad to tell they are not coming back. Hopes it is good all the way la..

This post has been edited by toonny: Apr 28 2017, 10:40 AM

trade in is not suggested due to shop always chop the consumer. hahaha..

Like what Ginny88 suggest, maybe announce at the group, and see who is interested.

However, been asking tire shops about trading in.. But under what condition they will likely to take in? It's when you are going to purchase sport rim from them.

Trade in price can be ranging 500 - 1000 depending on your rims condition. But take note, endup you will still need to fork out RM 1.5k +- for new rims..