i guess we wont know unless someone did a tear down comparison between M3 CBU vs CX30 CBU vs CX30 CKD. Maybe its not the speakers, its possible there's less sound deadening in the doors for the CKD as well. But at least for me though it sounds good enough since I upgraded from a car with lesser sound system

anyway i'm just kinda glad they at least decided to keep the undercarriage covers for CX30 CKD

also i wonder whether someone out there tried adding a centre speaker and whether there's any improvements to SQ doing so. Behind the display there's a cover where its for the Bose centre speaker, in the stock system its just a cover

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Sep 10 2024, 10:45 AM

Accessories I've installed so far

Alloy pedals


USB ambient light


Centre armrest storage tray


Metal paddle shifter extension


Front grille black cover


This center console storage rack fits nicely and seems useful but it blocks my ambient light.... I'm letting go for RM35 COD KL / Selangor. Anyone interested can pm me



Color matched key shell, directly replace the original shell



Finally fixed my cluster lens scratched issue with a TPU film. Those marks are just reflection from my phone flash


Pending installation next - lower grille cover, mud flaps and rear wheel arch cover

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Sep 10 2024, 07:24 PM

nope that was in my consideration as well but feedbacks had been mixed ie: some did work while some made it worse, i guess depending on product and technique

in the end I just applied a TPU protector onto it, the scratches are now covered and there's an extra layer of protection to the extremely fragile plastic now

Installed my Viofo A229 Plus dashcam today. In the end bit the bullet and went for hardwired... using Viofo's HK4 hardwire kit



Installation done at New GS Accessories at PJ. Apparently they are a Bermaz panel accessories workshop. If you have any issues with the illuminated sidesteps, this is the place they will refer you to as well. And some owners claim (through their SA) that dashcams installed here won't void warranty. I chose them because its apparent they are more experienced with Mazdas.

So far everything works fine. Dashcam turns off immediately after ignition is off. I also turn off the Parking mode atm just to be safe.

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Sep 18 2024, 02:14 AM

I've seen some complaints about them as well. Apparently they are just powered by a single cell battery, and it turns on / off by pressure. If its loose that's why it gone haywire for some people. So far mine works fine... I think it looks really nice, if only the quality is better

I'm ok with the coil mats as well. Personally I'm more used to them than those rubber mats eg: trapo, dodo. I've never been a fan of them for some reason. Also if I get those not sure how to dispose off the coil mats , you definitely cant sell since everyone got them. So just use what's provided....

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Sep 18 2024, 11:21 AM

Yes exactly... i think most of the issues will be solved if its a proper wired side step. But its not lol

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/vrYvZpWe1q...mibextid=oFDknk

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Sep 18 2024, 10:54 PM

it only lights up when the lights are on

best to bookmark this website so you can refer whenever needed. It answers most common questions that owners ask lol.

https://owners-manual.mazda.com/gen/en/cx-3...e19i/index.html

For example few weeks ago I was wondering why cold air is released from top part but bottom part is warm air when the air circulation direction is set to front and bottom. Turns out if you set the temperature to mid range (I believe around 24c+) that's how its supposed to be

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Oct 2 2024, 05:34 PM

btw anyone signed up Mazdasport driving academy Level 1 on 26th or 27th October?



This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Oct 2 2024, 05:36 PM

so you joined before? how was it? I signed up for 26th

This part explained mah. But maybe it is a bit vague to some. To me I understood it as when it is dark, the ALH operates and the indicator will be on




For one day only I feel ok lah. In a controlled environment also so I guess its not too bad. I just went camping this past weekend and my friends are wondering why am I so slow through the off road path when obviously my car can make it.... I was just being extra careful since its new

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Oct 2 2024, 08:50 PM

Mostly the tyres i guess. CX30 NVH considered quite good so the road noise was amplified somehow. Some owners reported changing the tyres does help

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Oct 3 2024, 06:28 PM

Sent my car for 1st service / inspection at Mazda Glenmerie today. Still waiting here now.

First impression as a new Mazda owner... not bad. Everything done systematically. Refreshments provided though hot food seems finished when I arrived. Waiting area was huge and airy as well, no problem looking for a private space here.

Told them to check my driver side door where it doesn't seem to allign nicely with the rear passenger door. Lets see whether they can fix it....









This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Oct 7 2024, 04:38 PM

So regarding my issue above....

Somehow they can't fix it and told me to make appointment with paint and bodyworks instead (didn't know it's seperate from SC)

This is the issue I'm talking about

Driver side


Front Passenger side

I received 2.41 from PBB and HLB. It really depends on your loan amount, tenure and your credit profile.

3k rebate seems alright. Not sure why your SA offer tint though since CX30 already came with factory tint. But the front windscreen and front side windows spec is quite bad, rear windows quite good actually. Most owners will usually only replace the tint of front portion



This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Oct 8 2024, 10:43 PM

Its quite a common issue actually. Probably CKD fitment. Tbh it doesn't really affect anything but its one of those things where you can't unsee after you see it.

For tint better go for shops who had experience applying for many CX30

CX30 had this very common issue where the circuit board under the dashbord short-circuited causing the car not able to start after tinting due to water drip in from windscreen area.

Now I'm unsure if it's an issue.... but if got time will still make appointment with paint and bodyworks sc to see what they say

I don't mind the minor difference at passenger side actually but the driver side is pretty obvious

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Oct 9 2024, 11:30 PM

yours still looks ok compared to mine

i think its just some minor misalignment with the doors. hope they can fix it

Love this car. The design is gonna age well

I installed mine at New GS Accessories PJ since they are Bermaz panel workshop, they're also the supplier for the illuminated side steps. Most SA in KV will send the cars here for dashcam installation before handing over to their customers. Some SA will even claim installing here doesn't void the warranty even with hardwire

I've read that hardwiring is a bit tricky for CX30 due to live fuse or something like that so better go for a shop that is familiar with it otherwise you are gonna risk draining the battery. For New GS they actually added an extra fuse in just for the dashcam.

Regarding warranty.... most will tell you confirm void. But in the end its your own risk and decision to make. For me I just go for hardwire since I'm confident with CX30 electronics. So far in owners group I haven't actually seen anyone reporting issues related to it. Got also its due to external factors like water enter through dashboard during tinting or stone hitting the front logo causing the safety system to go haywire, but either these cases warranty doesn't cover anyway

If you are using DDPAI they actually have a hardwire kit that uses the OBD port for power. So its kinda like plug and play, can just remove anytime if needed for warranty.

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Oct 16 2024, 09:51 AM