MX-3.com

I hadn't got a ticket in 3-4 years. I started working in Reston, commuting ~60 miles each way, and got 4 tickets in a one-year period... all in a 3-mile section of the Dulles toll road. I'm sure it was my MD tags, because every time I got singled out of a large group of cars with VA tags and I wasn'...

Flip open the ashtray door and tug on it. The whole assembly slides out.

You're kidding, right?!!<P>Don't you realize that a 12 oz. can fits perfectly between the passenger seat and the parking brake? I just assumed it was an elegant forethought on the part of the Mazda engineers. Much like the french-fry-box-holder on the driver-side door.<P>Seriously, though, I've cons...

White Fish, you rock. I assumed it was the latching mechanism and it hadn't even occurred to me that it may be the hinges. I'll take a look this week. Thanks.

A nasty coolant leak from a cracked head (the engine's, not mine... which would have been cheaper to fix) had my V6 off the road for a bit, but I was averaging at least 800 miles a week for several years. Part of me knows I'll be putting off a KL-ZE swap to avoid dumping new parts (sigh). <P>Odomete...

Anyone have a problem with their hatch rattling?<P>Most times slamming it shut will solve the problem until I open it again, but obviously that's not a perfect solution. Usually when it starts back up I'm already moving and don't want to stop.<P>If anyone knows it to be a typical MX-3 issue, or has ...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 5spd_GS:<BR><STRONG>i have 200watt clarions in my doors, and 1.5 inch tweeters as well</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Did you have to accomodate additional depth with your new speakers or did they...

No problem. Glad it helped.<P>Brian

I ran an 8-gauge wire through an existing rubber plug in the firewall. I assume it was there for a reason, but wasn't being utilized on my car. I centered the hole, but if it was off-center you could probably get a couple 4's, too.<P>I popped the plug out, drilled a hole, pushed the wire through, an...

Has anyone had problems with water damaging their front speakers? I remember the stock ones having a plastic backing. I don't know for sure it's water, though I tested the electrical. Am I the only moron who hasn't used a cover for the back of the upgraded speakers?<P>I replaced some weatherstrippin...

I've seen a lot of references to people putting 6.5" speakers in the door openings. What are the different brands that people have used? Has anyone done the same with the rears?<P>I've been happy with my Infinity speakers so I'd love to hear someone say they've put some larger Kappas in. I'm no...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR> u know what..u dont know what ure talking about..."get as much of old paint as possible" that's really wrong dude, u DONT wanna do that, trust me, i am bodyman and i know what i am talking about, older f...

There's a post about the headlight lenses in the Appearance section. I detailed how I did mine and they look brand new.<P>Brian

It's easy. It probably goes without saying, but remember it's much easier to do a little additional buffing than trying to undo too much.<P>Brian

I just got mine repainted and the hood emblem was put back on upside-down (I know they changed the logo, but come on Maaco. It's only been a few years).<P>I'm not sure how they got it off, but there were 2 small holes drilled in the hood and the back of the logo looked like it originally had some po...