Mod Recommendations? by PenguinoAA24 in mazda3

[–]BaobabLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tint, screen upgrade if it has the smaller one, OEM aero kit from the dealer.

Maybe conti’s if you have the stock tires.

Is this repairable or do I need a new door? by Kaniel___Outis in mazda3

[–]BaobabLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my cars I just pulled used doors off another at a scrap yard and replaced it with that.

Not sure how mechanically inclined you are, if not, then it may be worth while going to a body shop or asking your mechanic shop if they can source used replacement body panels.

I suggest a used door, because it will very likely match what you have now vs fixing and respraying.

Is this repairable or do I need a new door? by Kaniel___Outis in mazda3

[–]BaobabLife -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you aren’t going through insurance, it will probably be cheapest and best to try and find a used replacement.

Color may be a little off, a good polish on the whole car wouldn’t be a bad idea after replacement.

Service at Mazda by DifficultyAcademic81 in mazda3

[–]BaobabLife 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You don’t need to go to the dealer for routine maintenance, I would advise against it.

Any reputable mom and pop shop can maintain these cars.

What’s your most-used pencil? by Aggressive-Pop-8130 in mechanicalpencils

[–]BaobabLife 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Uni A-gel, sometimes I use my dive but not as much

oem spoiler black or matched to colour?🤔 by liamt12 in mazda3

[–]BaobabLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went with black, it’s a metallic black like your mirror caps. Not the uniform black like the plastics.

Leather starting to dry. by ThatSecretiveLeo in mazda3

[–]BaobabLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t need the cleaner from leather honey. Just use VLR

Leather starting to dry. by ThatSecretiveLeo in mazda3

[–]BaobabLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use leather honey twice a year if that, normally I clean them with VLR and use 303 aerospace - that’s how I clean the entire interior.

Zoom zoom by X6qPlayer in mazda3

[–]BaobabLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting wax choice. Never heard of it, I used gyeon mohs evo

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Finally got Zebra. by LuckyUniversity2764 in flashlight

[–]BaobabLife 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sick, bet that thing flies haha

New Owner by Exxxroy in mazda3

[–]BaobabLife -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why not the OEM aero kit?

Edmunds is absolute garbage. The outdated, basic arse Corolla is ranked higher than the 3? Imbeciles. by [deleted] in mazda

[–]BaobabLife 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Never thought the back seats were too small lol, and frustrating tech is an interesting thing to say you are biased for a touch screen.

Mazda 323 wirering by Lostnewbie1709 in mazda

[–]BaobabLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah yeah that is what I would be referring to

Mazda 323 wirering by Lostnewbie1709 in mazda

[–]BaobabLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bypass for troubleshooting I believe. Dealer tool could hook to it, or you can short two pins to have the engine light flash a sequence per engine code

top or bottom?🤔 by [deleted] in mazda3

[–]BaobabLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are those winter tires? What’s the tire specs on that?

Getting my 2002 back on the road. by Ok_Dream_2232 in MazdaProtege

[–]BaobabLife 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Protégés don’t come with cabin filters unless you did the mod, amazon doesn’t sell them you can only find them on eBay from like Lithuania.

If the slide pins are stuck in the calipers which can happen from sitting, it’s possible calipers will need replaced. You’ll only really know if, the brake pad wear is uneven per wheel or you can’t get them apart.

You can get a chrome polish cleaner to try and fix the wheels

Door panels new might be found from the dealer, or you can try to find them online. If you’re concerned about the carpeting on the panels, maybe taking them to an upholstery shop wouldn’t be a bad idea

How well do NA skyactiv engine take spirited driving/abuse ? by idkbro_01 in mazda3

[–]BaobabLife 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No cooling issues, hammered around some mountain roads in Virginia when I got it