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by back alley
January 28th, 2004, 6:26 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: power steering in the cold
Replies: 8
Views: 344

power steering in the cold

my car starts fine in the cold here in edmonton, but i have another problem - my power steering seems to be frozen. the steering is so stiff i can barely make a turn.the worst part is i can't check under the hood because it won't open. i don't know if the cable broke because of the cold or if the ho...
by back alley
January 28th, 2004, 2:50 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Cold Weather Problem, (HUGE)
Replies: 13
Views: 161

Re: Cold Weather Problem, (HUGE)

my car starts fine in the cold here in edmonton, but i have another problem - my power steering seems to be frozen. the steering is so stiff i can barely make a turn.the worst part is i can't check under the hood because it won't open. i don't know if the cable broke because of the cold or if the ho...
by back alley
January 23rd, 2004, 12:56 am
Forum: MX-3 Related Items For Sale/Trade
Topic: WTB: BLK Interior Carpet & Rear SEAT
Replies: 4
Views: 58

Re: WTB: BLK Interior Carpet & Rear SEAT

i have both parts to the rear seat, perfect for re-upholstering(sp?)
by back alley
January 23rd, 2004, 12:51 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Winter tires...any suggestions
Replies: 8
Views: 93

Re: Winter tires...any suggestions

i bought a set of used michlin econo winter tires.
work way better than all season.
by back alley
January 14th, 2004, 10:57 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: 180* Thermostat To Low For Winter?
Replies: 15
Views: 595

Re: 180* Thermostat To Low For Winter?

tons of heat in my car and no drafts either.
and i drive all winter without a coat. i hate coats in cars...
by back alley
December 18th, 2003, 11:23 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: Windshield Fluid Sprayer Nozzle Thingies
Replies: 14
Views: 939

Re: Windshield Fluid Sprayer Nozzle Thingies

they probably just need to be blown out by a high pressure air hose.
i took mine to canadian tire and it took about 2 minutes.
by back alley
November 27th, 2003, 11:25 pm
Forum: Electrical & Lighting
Topic: Foggy Headlights
Replies: 3
Views: 1265

Re: Foggy Headlights

after a good cleaning with a plastic cleaner or rubbing compound try applying some clear acrylic floor wax to the headlights. it fills in the small scratches and helps to 'clear' up the headlight even more.
by back alley
November 15th, 2003, 2:47 am
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: New Mazda Website to check out!
Replies: 2
Views: 21

Re: New Mazda Website to check out!

wan't that around before and then disappeared?
by back alley
October 13th, 2003, 1:41 am
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: interior pieces rattling/squeaking?
Replies: 11
Views: 158

Re: interior pieces rattling/squeaking?

i put a folded blanket on my hatch cover, for weight. that seemed to stop the last of my noises coming from the rear.
by back alley
September 18th, 2003, 10:36 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Widest Tire on 15" rims
Replies: 7
Views: 200

Re: Widest Tire on 15" rims

http://www.1010tires.com/<p>go here and check out the calculator.
by back alley
September 14th, 2003, 10:33 pm
Forum: MX-3 Related Items For Sale/Trade
Topic: Factory 5-star GS rims
Replies: 5
Views: 98

Re: Factory 5-star GS rims

not trying to be a pain, but that's a bit steep for those rims.
whereabout's in alberta are ya?
by back alley
September 13th, 2003, 7:59 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: makes no sense!
Replies: 5
Views: 108

Re: makes no sense!

the ce light is on my 'to do' list.
my mechanic didn't seem to think it was a priority.
i bought the car used and have been slowly fixing it up.
by back alley
September 12th, 2003, 10:37 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: makes no sense!
Replies: 5
Views: 108

makes no sense!

i have a stock 92 gs that normally gets only fair milage. lately, the car seems to have a new pep to it, really lively and the mileage has jumped from about 320 km per tank to over 400!<p>early in the summer i had new struts & springs installed all around and about a month ago had new exhaust pi...
by back alley
September 9th, 2003, 8:13 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: HID Kits
Replies: 59
Views: 2300

Re: HID Kits

jdm, thanks for the reply. last year i picked up some 'simulated' hid bulbs, xenon technology, higher output (brightness wise) and they were an improvement. i was told that if i went with hella or equivalent that the improvement would be more dramatic. but they were more than twice the price. this y...
by back alley
September 8th, 2003, 10:44 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: HID Kits
Replies: 59
Views: 2300

Re: HID Kits

serious question...what do you guys recommend to see better at nite?
my stock headlites are just crap and too dim for any real city use.
what do you suggest??<p>thanks

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