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    Oil Catch Cans?

    I'm looking to get a catch can...any suggestions? I feel like every manufacturer has a universal OCC, so I want to make sure that I buy a high quality product. Figured some of you guys on here would be able to point me in the right direction. Any help is MUCH appreciated! Thanks! ~DirtyD
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    HELP! 17mm LCA bolt is effing me over!

    Its stuck in there because of some rubber gasket or something, and its bending the frame its in. Now, I can twist the bolt either way, and the bolt doesn't come out or go in. What the heck am I supposed to do?
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    Suspension Upgrade Needed!

    Yup, its time. My stock struts are heading out the door, and a single bump in the road now feels like 3. Going to upgrade to Koni Sport struts, coupled with Eibach Pro-Kit spring set. I'm not a mechanical genius, as much of you may know by all my questions. Just wondering if there is...
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    Smoking Turbo - Again...Thoughts?

    Hey all, so here's my situation: 2008 ms3, 68,XXX miles, and another smoking turbo. According to the newest Smoking Turbo TSB in the first thread here: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123787883-TSB-01-004-10-(8-18-2010)-Smoking-Turbo-(Speed-3) , there is a newer/updated turbo...
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    Weird noise coming from engine bay

    Hey all, My '08 MS3 was making a very weird high pitched squeeky pssssssp noise this morning on my way to work. It sounded as if my car was speaking in morse code for the first mile or so, and then it just stopped. Didn't matter what gear I was in, under boost, or in neutral. If I were to...
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    splash shield

    So I decided to go out fishing on Tonka last night and while out there, my splash shield got ripped off by an unseen old ice-hole that somebody never kicked down. Last night, I drove the car around and it drove like it always had. This morning, I go out to drive, and at about 45mph the whole...
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    1998 Protege Sticky Throttle

    Hey all! My buddy just bought a 1998 protege and when I drove it, the throttle seemed to stick a little bit. I would have to push the gas down with a little force, and then as soon as the throttle was pushed hard enough, the pedal would push in easily and the RPMs would shoot up. It made...
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    What if I...?

    Painted my stock wheels white and then covered them with glow paint? Then, on top of that glow paint, a clear coat? Hmmm.... By the way, these would be used as my new winter setup, so I don't really care. Just not stock silver. Anything but stock silver.
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    Drive Tonight

    Not setting anything up, but DeeGee and I will be cruising around Calhoun and Harriet lakes tonight, most likely around 830-9. I'll have my car (black ms3), and he'll have his blue '02 WRX monster. I hope to see some other nice cars out while we're on our drive! So, if you see a blue wrx...
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    Chirping Suspension?

    Yeah...Like a bird chirping when I go over bumps. Both front and back. Anybody else have this problem? I'm currently trying to teach my car to jump over these cracks that span the entire width of the road, but my efforts are for not. Anybody have a diagnosis for me? Does the strut just...
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    Any MS3 owners with aftermarket turbo inlet pipe?

    Wondering if anybody has installed one in their MS3, what they think about it, and if there would be any A/F problems with my current mods. Any help, or insight, is GREATLY appreciated! Ya...I know I need to research more, just would like to get this out there to help me make my decision...
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    New shoes for DirtyD!

    My buddy was able to snap some photos with the new setup and my cleeeeen car. Wheels: Konig Illusions (black/red) 18x8 +45 offset Tires: Bridgestone RE076 215-45 - can you say stretch? I hope you all like!
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    DirtyD needs help with wheels!

    Hey everyone, Okay, I wanted to get these konig's which are 18inch 8 inch wide, and have a 45mm offset. The dude at Discount Tire told me I would have rubbing issues, which sucks. Do any of you tire/wheel experts know if he's just covering his butt, or will this really be a problem? Would...
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    How much do your 2008 MS3 license plate tabs cost?

    Hey all, I just got my tab renewal paperwork in the mail a week or so ago. They want me to pay $271 for a 2008 MS3. Are you guys paying the same amount? Am I really gettin' :Banane56: by our state? Please tell me if this $271 is reasonable or not... Thanks!
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    Gauge Help - Request service!

    Hey MAP crew! I attempted installing 3 gauges in my ms3 on Saturday. What a muther uckin pain in the ass! In total I put 12 hours in to the job myself (lots of running around trying to find the correct parts...) and many hours from a friend. Anyways, I was able to install my boost gauge...
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    Prosport Oil Pressure Gauge Install - HELP!

    Has anybody installed one of these? I'm trying to figure out what the heck a "sensor attachment" is that I'm told I need to purchase 'extraly', according to Prosport's instructions. I tried contacting Prosport and their best suggestion was..."search the internet". Thanks Prosport...very nice...
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    92 octane vs 92 octane non-oxygenated

    What is the difference? I've seen it at a couple gas stations, and I'm wondering about the effects it would have on my car. Anybody know?
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    speed3 oil filter wrench...HELP!

    Okay...I was told to go to Checker to pick up an oil filter wrench to get that stupid ass cap off. Anyways, I've gone to a few Checkers and nobody knows what size I need. Do any of you know the size, or model # of what I need in order to get that cap off? MUCH APPRECIATED...
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    Would like to purchase...

    An oil filter wrench for my speed3 as well as a prosport turbo guage mount. This one: http://prosportgauges.com/52mm-2-1-16-mounting-cup.aspx How much will these two items run me shipped to my door? Thanks!
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    Prosport Boost Guage - Where to mount?

    Hey guys! Deegee graciously gave me a 52mm Amber/white Prosport Boost Guage for my birthday. No...we do not :blur: . I'm just wondering where I should mount it. I'm leaning towards the left side of the steering wheel, on the dash, above the vent. Please let me know what you think of this...
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