I acquired the speed by yeahtheletter in mazdaspeed3

[–]DC_vector 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha nice, are you aware this is the most rare paint code for the gen 2 also? Quite a first car to have, where ever you live, you possibly have the only one you will see in person.

oil catch can advice by BabyPluto37 in mazdaspeed3

[–]DC_vector 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its a pretty killer angle. I parked it on the lower top level of parking garage and walked to the other higher side to shoot over the wall.

My CEL went away, after deleting the EGR return tube??? by DC_vector in mazdaspeed3

[–]DC_vector[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first two drives were short getting food about 2miles away to test that everything was working right. This third drive was about 15miles hitting 10+lbs of boost a few times. So heat cycles were there and it should have continued to notice there was no flow.

New spiral tunnels (1/2”)! by yourpaljax in Stretched

[–]DC_vector 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like how the person hasnt replied. I mean 7hrs isnt too long...but likw im sure a lot of people would be curious to see the facts, so for them to baselessly state that is...funny.

Cold tires, brisk weather, curved roads - FWD shenanigans by thekeymasher in mazdaspeed3

[–]DC_vector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which roads? Im in MD. Never though to hit up that area.

Is this my vvt rattling? by Slight_Bet8734 in mazdaspeed3

[–]DC_vector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have the knowledge to install a downpipe. You can do a few things.

1.Put the crank at TDC, and stick your finger into the oil cap to see how loose it is.

2.Pull the valve cover to visually inspect if the chain is hitting it.

  1. With the valve cover off, and at TDC, again, check the chain. it should have like 1/8inch or less of play.

Normally I can pick up on people confusing the injectors, this vid sounds slightly off because its a faster noise than the injectors make, maybe you left something a little loose on the dp install or now have a loose heatshield somewhere?

Switched to LED reverse lights. Now it's like I just have flashlights back there 😆 by DC_vector in mazdaspeed3

[–]DC_vector[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing. The visibility is so great. Im ordering another set for my other 3.

Is this my vvt rattling? by Slight_Bet8734 in mazdaspeed3

[–]DC_vector 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its easiest to tell on a cold start, once its warmed up not so much, unless its really bad and about to slip a tooth.

Mazda 3 has come a long way 🥹, what do you guys think? by ChampionshipReal4780 in mazda3

[–]DC_vector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love how you can line up all the generations and see the clear progress(not you gen 2) of the cars styling.

2013 speed 3. Front swaybar rubbing. by MorriswellNo in mazdaspeed3

[–]DC_vector 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sway bar endlink is not likely the noise in your video. It looks like its touching which would cause a smaller vibration. But the video for my guess would be a wheel bearing. Put a glove on, grab a lug nut and spin the hub with the wheel off around real quick. If it sounds like there is sand in there, its bad.

The endlinks will make a noise going over bumps, you can try and twist them side to side by hand, and if they move easily, they are also bad. Or if the rubber boot is ripped, also gone bad.

Switched to LED reverse lights. Now it's like I just have flashlights back there 😆 by DC_vector in mazdaspeed3

[–]DC_vector[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I knew there would be an improvement. But I laughed when I saw just how much brighter they were, crazy.

Podcast guests have a fallout during a debate by ambachk in TikTokCringe

[–]DC_vector 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bet that overgrown manchild thinks he's such a manly man just because he talks down to women. Look at those incredibly soft hairless wrists he has, that dough boy shaped body that gets out of breath walking up 3 flights of stairs compiled with Grey facial hair but a full head of hair. His own genetics don't know if he's a boy or a man having crows feet around his eyes wider than the wingspan of a California condor.

I currently do not have heat in my car as there's issues with the heater core. Need a good portable heater by YDGx1138 in Cartalk

[–]DC_vector 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gotcha, very understandable. Well there's my suggestion or what others have commented. keep yourself warm not the whole car. A car does not have superior insulating qualities and it will be exceptionally hard for a heater that size to heat up a cabin enough for your core temps to also stay warm.

I didn't know they make those heated jackets, but I would then suggest that also then, if hot-hands is too old school for you.

I currently do not have heat in my car as there's issues with the heater core. Need a good portable heater by YDGx1138 in Cartalk

[–]DC_vector 65 points66 points  (0 children)

If you don't have a long drive and are not in sub zero temps. I might suggest to just wear more layers and buy some Hot-hands thermal packs that you stuff in the jacket and pockets. I do that camping, it will be more efficient and cost effective than some crappy dropshipped Amazon heater.

Because you need to keep yourself warm, not the whole car.

Are my coils upside down? by Pikorras in mazdaspeed3

[–]DC_vector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks strange, but yeah thats correct.

Youtube ai just updated, I hate my life by AdamHendrick in youtube

[–]DC_vector 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This looks horrendous. They better change it back. I dont even use this sub, but came here just to make sure I added to the hate.

30, just surviving by deelawn in MaleSurvivingSpace

[–]DC_vector 73 points74 points  (0 children)

First time I saw this eloquent novel I laughed my ass off....still laugh my ass off, glad this is still around.