http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com MazdaSpeed 3 Performance Blog Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:49:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/07/sure-motorsports-shortcut-installation-diy/ http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/07/sure-motorsports-shortcut-installation-diy/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:08:25 +0000 Vincenzo http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/?p=495 For the installation of the SURE Motorsports’ ShortCut you only need 10 minutes and 2 additional tools if you have a short-ram intake already installed. If not see the DIY on how to install the SURE Motorsports’ Aeros in order to remove the OEM Intake system to gain access to the shift linkage within the engine bay. NOTE: It is best to do this when the engine is cold. The MAF housing of the SURE Aroes and the coolant pipe by the Shift Linkage get very hot to the touch. Even the counterweight gets hot. SO to avoid burning yourself wait for the engine to cool down before you install.
Where is it: To access the shift linkage to install the ShortCut you will enter the engine from the top and it is located under the… Read more]]> http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/07/sure-motorsports-shortcut-installation-diy/feed/ 4 http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/06/mazdaspeed-3-throttle-body-coolant-bypass-diy/ http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/06/mazdaspeed-3-throttle-body-coolant-bypass-diy/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:30:48 +0000 Vincenzo http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/?p=454 Tools Needed: Socket wrench with extensions (long and short extensions) 10mm deep sockets Needle-nose pliers Gloves (not pictured) Anti-freeze to top off what you may loose when pulling hoses. + click to enlarge image What to do: (1) Open up the engine as pictured above and remove the cover and top mounted inter cooler (1). To remove the inter cooler remove… Read more]]> http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/06/mazdaspeed-3-throttle-body-coolant-bypass-diy/feed/ 3 http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/06/sure-motorsports-tig-installation/ http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/06/sure-motorsports-tig-installation/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:46:17 +0000 Vincenzo http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/?p=387 Tools Needed: Socket wrench with extensions (long and short extensions) 7mm-12mm deep sockets 22mm open wrench Needle-nose pliers Flat head screw driver Universal joint extension (bending extension). Magnet in case you drop a bolt! Gloves (not pictured) Anti-freeze to top off what you may loose when… Read more]]> http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/06/sure-motorsports-tig-installation/feed/ 2 http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/06/review-of-sure-motorsports-tig/ http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/06/review-of-sure-motorsports-tig/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:08:31 +0000 Vincenzo http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/?p=373 Day 1:
Morning: 68 degrees. At 65mph+ I stayed between 85 and 92 degrees. At idle I was around 115 degrees. This was a 20 minute drive with no traffic on 95 south. I data logged a third gear pull and went from 100 degrees at 3500 rpm to 87.8 at 6077 rpm back to 96.8 at 6700 rpms. Afternoon: 80 degrees. Did a couple 3rd gear pulls as I was fine tuning my COBB AccessPort. My Boost Air Temp was at 129 degrees at idle and down to 114.8 degrees under boost. Day 2: Morning: 70 degrees. At highway speeds it was reading a steady 91 degrees. At Idle it was reading at 120 degrees. I did a 3rd gear… Read more]]> http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/06/review-of-sure-motorsports-tig/feed/ 0 http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/06/fuel-injection-cleaner-with-the-mazdaspeed-3/ http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/06/fuel-injection-cleaner-with-the-mazdaspeed-3/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:22:00 +0000 Vincenzo http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/?p=370 Read more]]> http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/06/fuel-injection-cleaner-with-the-mazdaspeed-3/feed/ 0 http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/04/maryland-international-raceway-quarter-mile-april-2011/ http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/04/maryland-international-raceway-quarter-mile-april-2011/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:26:42 +0000 Vincenzo http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/?p=360 Read more]]> http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/04/maryland-international-raceway-quarter-mile-april-2011/feed/ 1 http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/04/how-to-adjust-rear-suspension-dampening-on-2010-ms3/ http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/04/how-to-adjust-rear-suspension-dampening-on-2010-ms3/#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:00:44 +0000 Vincenzo http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/?p=327 BC Racing Coilovers, in order to adjust the rear dampening you must remove all the paneling in the rear trunk compartment. This DIY will show you just how to do it in about 20 minutes. Remember, with the BC Racing Coilovers for the Mazdaspeed 3 you have a total of 32 points of adjustment. Position 1 being the softest and position 32 being the hardest. Where is it: To access the dampening controls for the BC Racing Coilovers you must remove the paneling inside your trunk. You can see in the second image that the controls are just behind the seatbelt spool.
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10mm  sockets fillips head screw driver Flathead… Read more]]> http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/04/how-to-adjust-rear-suspension-dampening-on-2010-ms3/feed/ 2 http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/03/tvs-caps-by-sure-motorsports/ http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/03/tvs-caps-by-sure-motorsports/#comments Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:15:23 +0000 Vincenzo http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/?p=317 So when I first heard this term I was a little more than confused. What the hell is a TVS cap? The answer is so simple I am embarrassed to say it took me a few minutes to put it together…  The TVS Caps are Tire Valve Stem Caps.  Yes, fancy caps to go over the tire valve stems on your tires. These caps are a way to enhance the final touches of your look because of the sleek look of the aluminum, laser etched caps. They are a great compliment to my rims as well as your ride, the icing on the cake if you will. They have a good solid feel to them and fit nice and snug over the valve stems. They are available in SURE Blue, Stealth Black and Ignition Red as well. I chose the blue to see how… Read more]]> http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/03/tvs-caps-by-sure-motorsports/feed/ 1 http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/01/review-for-the-mazdaspeed-3-bc-racing-coilover-sus/ http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/01/review-for-the-mazdaspeed-3-bc-racing-coilover-sus/#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:28:50 +0000 Vincenzo http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/?p=307 I have been running my BC Racing coilover suspension for my Mazdaspeed 3 for well over 2,000 miles now. I have run the suspension dampening at 16 and 32 with a ride height set at 1 inch during my testing. The BC Racing coilover suspension for the mazdaspeed 3 allows you to easily adjust the ride height and dampening of the struts with over 32 points of adjustment with position 1 being the softest setting and position 32 being the firmest setting. For my installation I did not completely slam it due to the fact that I contend with speed bumps, potholes, and iffy winters where I live. I also did not want to roll the rear fenders, which you will have to do if you lower the suspension all the way. Installation The installation for this suspension system is not… Read more]]> http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/01/review-for-the-mazdaspeed-3-bc-racing-coilover-sus/feed/ 5 http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/01/sure-motorsports-shift-anchor-installation/ http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/01/sure-motorsports-shift-anchor-installation/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:47:46 +0000 Vincenzo http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/?p=273 For The installation of the SURE Motorsports’ Shift Anchor you will need about 30 minutes and very few tools. You will do a lot of pulling and prying of the center console so be careful but firm.



Where is it: To access the Shift anchors you must open up your center console. + click to enlarge image Tools Needed: Socket wrench with extension 10mm sockets Needle-nose pliers wire splicers (works better for popping off shifter links) Gloves + click to enlarge image What to do: (1) Make sure the E-brake is up and you remove shift knob and then (2-3) start by opening the cup holder and removing it by hand. (4) Now pry apart the sides to loosen panels around… Read more]]> http://www.mazdaspeed-3.com/2011/01/sure-motorsports-shift-anchor-installation/feed/ 4