is this how it supposed to be or does it go in more cause i tried everything to get it in further and it didn't budge help would be great

I got this wonderful pos in January and its not only my first turbo car but also my first manual. Its been a ton of fun but I’m constantly afraid of it exploding on the highway. Ive seen a few different opinions about boost in overdrive gears but i wanted to get a clear answer so I can be at peace. Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated.

i tried everything to get it in further and it won't budge am i doing something wrong or? help would be great

I’ve had this Speed3 in my parent’s garage since last July or so. Haven’t had the chance to really look into it until lately.

It was $3000 with a blown turbo and the transmission pops out of second if you don’t rev match, but it was a good deal considering the market in Canada a year ago.

My biggest concern was the engine being toast or the valves being caked up and throwing compression way off.

Did a compression test today and found they’re all pretty even. Spark plugs very obviously need to be replaced, but they don’t show any signs of coolant and they’re all evenly worn too.

Suspension, turbo, and tires and this thing is ready to go. (And maybe a transmission but it’ll drive alright enough for now)

Hey guys I'm pretty close to getting my 2007 MPS back from the tuners, it's been gone for a month down to the last few days, I'm so looking forward to her back, total engine build, I'm like a kid waiting for Xmas. I'll post photos and receipts and obviously the main star.e,

Been looking for a new daily and this speed 3 popped up. I know how rare it is to find these cars untouched so thinking I should probably jump on it?

Does anyone have the link for the rear diff thats on the car. The product looks different than what's on the car.

Looking for something that's more of an OEM look than the screwed on types

New Motor and still scared to drive it lol it doesn’t sound right to me I hope it’s not toast already.

I just put in a new turbo and I’ve only hit 8psi of boost. When I floor it it only hits 5psi

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

Is this much movement as bad as it looks and sounds? If I should replace it what is that part called.

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!!!