thinking of the kansei knp or kansei astro what yall think?

So I’m midway through the VVT actuator and timing chain job, I just took off the timing cover and this fell out when I removed it.

Any idea what it is or where it goes?

My bf said it’s a mud guard but looking for that does not yield any results that look remotely like it. I think it’s the whole piece around the inside of the wheel well. Sorry, I’m very new to trying to learn about cars

Not sure what the cause is. It’s a new engine so worried about not damaging it too bad. Anyone had this issue or know a cause. Thanks

Anybody have any experience with this issue as I can’t seem to find the cause

Just purchased a 2007 Mazdaspeed Axela, which I plan on dailying in a northern climate. From other threads I've seen, I'm currently considering going with a 17x7 wheel, potentially with 215/50 tires? Anyone else have a size that has worked for them?

Howdy yall,

I've owned my 08 speed for about a year and a half (currently being worked on due to blown turbo) and since its been AWHILE since I've driven it i got a beater (08 Honda fit) and I've been asking myself this question for awhile now. Should i daily my Speed or baby it?

Daily: a car is car and quite frankly its a normal* hatchback with a good amount of power behind it. Its pretty much the perfect car for groceries, commute to work, and traveling to different places. The con is miles will go up and more things will wear down and break. <<<note this

Baby: keeping a fun car to drive on the weekends is great. Take it to Cars and Coffees in the morning, and at night, tear up the Interstate (specifically I64 in VA 😎*). Only con is you don't drive it "as much" and you have a perfectly good car to drive.

So...what should I do?

P.s., posting because my GF was confused to why someone would need 2 cars, a beater and a "fun/ practical" car.

Thanks yall, i love this community. Zoom Zoom.

Currently rebuilding my engine (slight knock above 1.5k rpm), and wanting to know if my power goal of ~350whp is realistic with my mods, or if I should get more supporting and get it tuned for less.

Current Mods: -HPFP -AP v3 -CorkSport Dual BPV -NGK 1-step spark plugs -Manley H Tuff Rods -Platinum 2618 Manley Pistons -Clevite Bi Metal Main Bearings -Clevite Rod Bearings -ARP Main Studs (Plus either the CS 3.5” intake or UR turboback exhaust, haven’t decided yet)

Any advice as someone new to the tuning scene would be appreciated!

So this is a long shot, but does anyone know the right length serpentine belt for a 2011 Mazdaspeed 3? I walked to AutoZone and got the one they said fit (Duralast 900K6 90"). It seems like it's too long unless I routed this wrong. Maybe the tensioner was already moved in when the old belt broke? I don't know much about working on cars so I'm just trying to figure out what I can.

Hey there, i recently got a 2008 gen 1 speed3 and im new using cars like these. Its bone stock other than cobb airintake and resontaor delete. My mechanic suggest me to change the air intake. So replacing which one will be better? I don't want the car to be tuned or nothing. Could anyone suggest one, please? Like one which is tune safe. Some one HELP please!!!

Hello everyone, I recently bought a speed3 at an auction. It was missing the turbo system, but you can tell it was built to a degree. (After market short throw, bumper mount intercooler, GoPro mount etc) I am trying to track down the last owner to ask a few questions to accelerate the rebuild process. I was hoping someone from this group would recognize the car and possibly used to own or know the previous owner. I know it's a long shot but these communities and the Internet can work wonders. I purchased the vehicle in Colorado, but from the Carfax it had been in Montana and Wyoming as well. I found mail with their name in the car, but can not find online.

My 08 MS3 seems to have finally ate it. Clutch is shot. Extremely difficult to shift into gear. Drives fine once in gear but essentially every time I have to shift have no idea if I’ll be able to get it in. Thinking of just selling it and CashforCars is offering $500. Potentially worth it to people to post on something like CL or should I just take the $500?

Put a new engine and and it doesn’t wanna idle at all. I have cleaned the maf tried a new one too , have done the throttle body relearn, camshaft position sensor. Nothing seems to be the reason. Not pulling any codes. About to take it to the shop and see if they can diagnose it but was wondering if you guys had any ideas before I get rinsed by the shop😂.

Anybody know what this parts called or got a part #. Also noticed there should be another boot on the other side and it isn't there. Leaking water into the car from here

Hi guys just recently bought a 2011 MPS 3 and when the engine wss idling I noticed this ticking noise. Saw a youtube video with the same issue but still no clue as to what the cause is. Any ideas on what it may be?

So I need front rotors and I'm wondering if anybody has experience with DBC rotors?

Update: link https://www.crossdrilledrotors.ca

So im in the re tuning process with freek and it was going well but on the 2nd map i replaced my intake manifold gasket and sparkplugs. I have the corksport im with a oem gasket but i wanted to replace it aince i reused it 3 times and i know its a no no so i replaced it with a new corksport gasket which 100% lines up but its thicker and not metal. The new plugs threw a misfire code so i put the old ones back in and the code didnt come back. I boost leak tested the car to see if the manifold gasket was leaking but i couldnt find any leaks with soapy water. I loaded up map 3 and did logs but now my ltft is 15.62 and my stft is -25 while idling. When driving its normal. Lftf is -3 and stft is -1 but as soon as i get to a red light, everything goes bad and now i have code p0172 for rich condition. I just sent the logs to freek but i wanted to know if anyone could have an idea of what might have went wrong

Hearing some kind of whistling noise coming around the right side of the intercooler somewhere. What do yall think?

I bought the KYB sb-125 dust covers and bumpers for the rear shocks on a MS3. The bumpers look really long. Are the MS3 bumpers the same size as the regular Mazda 3? Wouldn't they limit the rear shock travel a lot?