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So my A/C was working ok just needed to be recharged before the summer. I decided to vacuum out the system and do a fresh charge. Well its become a huge nightmare. Factory manual says to charge via the high side (car off) till the low side reaches 14psi. So I vacuumed the system, then connected...

Alright everyone. I'm taking the car to VIR the 22nd of March for a Hyperdrive. Im hoping to get my new wheels and tires on by then. If not all be running my stockers. What I'm going to be doing before going to VIR: 1. Changing oil 2. Putting in new brake fluid 3. Checking brake pad life 4...

we all know the 2014 Mazda3 took a lot of interior design cues from Germany's best. but, i guess one of new upcoming ultimate driving machines liked the new HUD on the mazda3 enough to add one to their 2 series active tourer. in the past, all the HUDs in BMWs were projected onto the windshield...

What route are you taking with your Mazda 3? 1. Daily driver and or bone stock car (Daily driven all day every day...racking up the miles yo!) 2. Track beast, because race car (Tearing up the track...never street racing of course because that's bad...) 3. Garage queen...its like that?! (I am...

I have a 2012 Mazda 3 which I've owned for almost a year now; next month will be one year exact. Living in the NYC area and being forced to park on the streets, my car is naturally taking a beating :2guns:. Fortunately, the majority is to the rear bumper. Mainly scuff marks or imperfections...

Hey everyone, I'm new to the wholethreads deal, was wondering if anyone's taken the center stock lip off?? Was wondering how it would look, If so can you post pics?? Thanks

For you automatic drivers who are exposed to winter driving in snow: it is possible to take off in second gear when you car is in deep snow and/or on very slippery surfaces. All that you have to do in to put your transmission in manual mode (with vehicle stopped) and shift into second. Your...

I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Enjoy! Any questions? Feel free to ask!

should i do it.... i would really like to save the money and just get 17 so i can stick with the brand new tires ialready have. i will be lowering 1.75. think it would still look sick? all be on custom white xxr 530's

Hello all. So I have been doing some reading after installing Stage one on my car. Being that I have the HPFP internals waiting to be installed, I decided to look into the DP to take it to the next stage. Unfortunately I only see a Stage two for the Cobb downpipe along with a high flow cat...

so I finally have the money to get my wheels powder coated. I called the shop this morning and they said I needed to bring the bare wheels (no tires or anything). how should I leave my car without wheels? should I get 4 jack stands? would it be safe to leave the car like that for 4 days? and...

Does anyone know how to take out the middle seatbelt?? since the back seats are sooo small theres no way to fit someone in the middle and it would be much easier to pull the chair flat....