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Here's my daily drive
2007 Mazda3 S Touring 2.3l 5Dr
Plans for my baby:
Some plans for the spring/summer/warmer weather when I can work on my car outside, since I don't have a nice luscious big garage
**1. Replace Spark Plugs - Completed 7/24/2014 110,703 miles
**2. Drain/Fill Coolant - Mopar 5yr/100k HOAT - Completed 9/1/2014 112,810 miles
**3. Inspect Power Steering leak...I think the hose from the reservoir isn't sealing 100%, just a slight leak, but I do notice the wet/fluid on the tube, so I will probably drain the reservoir, detach it, inspect and reconnect the hoses to make sure they are tight and fill it back up. - Believe it is fixed, replaced the hose on and will be keeping a close eye over the next few hundred miles to make sure it is good, but after replacing the hose and filling the reservoir back up, took it around the block and did a few figure 8's no issues, CELs or PS Lights. Plus the steering seemed a lot more smooth, which is a plus. Completed 9/28/2014 114,340 miles
**4. Fix wiper blades - they, like last winter, got off position, and don't stop in the proper place, unbolt, move down, tighten back down** Checked on 3/16/2014, adjusted, but looks like the module still thinks its in the wrong position...even though they sit lower on the windshield where the should, they still follow the wrong pattern, they go up, down, then back up a bit
**5. Install Corksport SRI** - Completed 4/18/2015, 119700 miles
**5.5 Replaced air filter with a K&N 33-2293 8/13/14 111,827 miles
6. Possibly have a transmission fluid service done...been tossing the idea around doing it myself, and definitely think I am capable. Got quite a bit of time to decide. - Will be replacing with Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF - going to hold off until spring at least...checked fluid - color, level, smell, etc. nothing seems out of whack to waste the money until something else warrants changing it
**7. Replace cabin air filter - Completed 7/16/2014 110,000 miles
**8. Give it a serious detail, wash, wax, claybar, etc - Completed 8/27/2014
**8.5 Give the interior and engine a good clean up and detail** Completed 4/19/2014
9. Possibly toy around with some plastidip on the emblems, rear bumper, badges, wheels - or debadge sides and door guards, and dip the front and rear emblems...not sure yet
10. Replace front bumper lower grille...it has been cracked since I bought it but never realized, seems like a fairly simple job, inexpensive part
11. Also thinking about iJDM LED rear bumper reflectors...as long as i can figure out how to wire them into the tail lights
**12. Replace rear brake pads and rotors** Completed 3/16/2014 104,000 miles
**13. Clean MAF sensor** Completed 6/1/2014 108k miles - will probably re-do it every 10k ish miles
**14. Seafoam the engine** Added on 7/25/2014 after oil change and spark plugs, will add to gas after next fill up, recommended to use premium gas after plug, oil change, and with seafoam
**15. Clean the throttle body? currently doing research on this to see if it's worth it, how easy, etc. - Gave it a good wipe out/cleaning while I had the stock intake off to check the air filter** 6/1/2014 108k miles
16. Thinking about debadging the sides - side moldings and emblems, and dipping the front and rear emblems
17. Fix side skirts - 1 side's clip got broke...not sure if I can fix or if it needs replaced altogether - will try using some 3M Adhesive to glue the clip back to the side skirt...then hopefully giving it the flush look like it is supposed to - Update 10/23/2014 - Both sides have clips broke, thanks to a curb i took out over the weekend...at least they match now
**18. Trunk seal/spoiler water leak** Completed 10/11/2014
**19. Replace PMM - Purchased JBR** Completed 4/18/2015 119,700 miles - definitely a big improvement!
**20. Replace stock RSB with Corksport RSB** Completed 11/4/2014 116,937 miles
21. Replace cracked Lower Front Grille Replacement with new one - might wait till spring...don't need the shitty winter breaking it
**22. Convert to Spin On Oil Filter Conversion** Completed 10/23/2014 116,313 miles
23. Purchase and install Winter wheels/tires - will probably hold off on due to $
24. Possibly put on a stubby antenna and sunroof wind deflector - may wait till spring for wind deflector, as I won't be opening the sun roof over winter...
**25. Get LCA/Ball Joint Fixed - Before inspection (February)** Completed 11/4/2014 116,937 miles
**26. Consider replacing rear shocks/struts with Koni or other comparable aftermarket product - Purchased Front and Rear Koni STR.T's 10/24/14** Completed 11/4/2014 116,937 miles
**27. Replaced front brake pads and Rotors - Wearever Premium Pads and Wearever Rotors** Completed 4/18/2015 119,700 miles
**28. Fix/adjust washer fluid nozzles - Passenger got moved over winter, I tried adjusting it and now it is screwed up - just need to replace them lol
**29 . Oil change - Valvoline Syn Power 5w20** Completed 4/18/2015 119,700 miles
Current mods:
Corksport Interior LEDs
RAZO shift knob - taken off for winter, it gets too cold in cold weather lol
Smoke Side Markers
K&N Filter
Spin-On Oil Filter Conversion
Koni STR.T's
Corksport RSB
Corksport SRI
JBR PMM
Weathertech Sunroof Wind Deflector
Upcoming:
Replace front bumper lower grille
Fix Passenger Headlight condensation
Inside/Outside detailing
2007 Mazda3 S Touring 2.3l 5Dr
Plans for my baby:
Some plans for the spring/summer/warmer weather when I can work on my car outside, since I don't have a nice luscious big garage
**1. Replace Spark Plugs - Completed 7/24/2014 110,703 miles
**2. Drain/Fill Coolant - Mopar 5yr/100k HOAT - Completed 9/1/2014 112,810 miles
**3. Inspect Power Steering leak...I think the hose from the reservoir isn't sealing 100%, just a slight leak, but I do notice the wet/fluid on the tube, so I will probably drain the reservoir, detach it, inspect and reconnect the hoses to make sure they are tight and fill it back up. - Believe it is fixed, replaced the hose on and will be keeping a close eye over the next few hundred miles to make sure it is good, but after replacing the hose and filling the reservoir back up, took it around the block and did a few figure 8's no issues, CELs or PS Lights. Plus the steering seemed a lot more smooth, which is a plus. Completed 9/28/2014 114,340 miles
**4. Fix wiper blades - they, like last winter, got off position, and don't stop in the proper place, unbolt, move down, tighten back down** Checked on 3/16/2014, adjusted, but looks like the module still thinks its in the wrong position...even though they sit lower on the windshield where the should, they still follow the wrong pattern, they go up, down, then back up a bit
**5. Install Corksport SRI** - Completed 4/18/2015, 119700 miles
**5.5 Replaced air filter with a K&N 33-2293 8/13/14 111,827 miles
6. Possibly have a transmission fluid service done...been tossing the idea around doing it myself, and definitely think I am capable. Got quite a bit of time to decide. - Will be replacing with Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF - going to hold off until spring at least...checked fluid - color, level, smell, etc. nothing seems out of whack to waste the money until something else warrants changing it
**7. Replace cabin air filter - Completed 7/16/2014 110,000 miles
**8. Give it a serious detail, wash, wax, claybar, etc - Completed 8/27/2014
**8.5 Give the interior and engine a good clean up and detail** Completed 4/19/2014
9. Possibly toy around with some plastidip on the emblems, rear bumper, badges, wheels - or debadge sides and door guards, and dip the front and rear emblems...not sure yet
10. Replace front bumper lower grille...it has been cracked since I bought it but never realized, seems like a fairly simple job, inexpensive part
11. Also thinking about iJDM LED rear bumper reflectors...as long as i can figure out how to wire them into the tail lights
**12. Replace rear brake pads and rotors** Completed 3/16/2014 104,000 miles
**13. Clean MAF sensor** Completed 6/1/2014 108k miles - will probably re-do it every 10k ish miles
**14. Seafoam the engine** Added on 7/25/2014 after oil change and spark plugs, will add to gas after next fill up, recommended to use premium gas after plug, oil change, and with seafoam
**15. Clean the throttle body? currently doing research on this to see if it's worth it, how easy, etc. - Gave it a good wipe out/cleaning while I had the stock intake off to check the air filter** 6/1/2014 108k miles
16. Thinking about debadging the sides - side moldings and emblems, and dipping the front and rear emblems
17. Fix side skirts - 1 side's clip got broke...not sure if I can fix or if it needs replaced altogether - will try using some 3M Adhesive to glue the clip back to the side skirt...then hopefully giving it the flush look like it is supposed to - Update 10/23/2014 - Both sides have clips broke, thanks to a curb i took out over the weekend...at least they match now
**18. Trunk seal/spoiler water leak** Completed 10/11/2014
**19. Replace PMM - Purchased JBR** Completed 4/18/2015 119,700 miles - definitely a big improvement!
**20. Replace stock RSB with Corksport RSB** Completed 11/4/2014 116,937 miles
21. Replace cracked Lower Front Grille Replacement with new one - might wait till spring...don't need the shitty winter breaking it
**22. Convert to Spin On Oil Filter Conversion** Completed 10/23/2014 116,313 miles
23. Purchase and install Winter wheels/tires - will probably hold off on due to $
24. Possibly put on a stubby antenna and sunroof wind deflector - may wait till spring for wind deflector, as I won't be opening the sun roof over winter...
**25. Get LCA/Ball Joint Fixed - Before inspection (February)** Completed 11/4/2014 116,937 miles
**26. Consider replacing rear shocks/struts with Koni or other comparable aftermarket product - Purchased Front and Rear Koni STR.T's 10/24/14** Completed 11/4/2014 116,937 miles
**27. Replaced front brake pads and Rotors - Wearever Premium Pads and Wearever Rotors** Completed 4/18/2015 119,700 miles
**28. Fix/adjust washer fluid nozzles - Passenger got moved over winter, I tried adjusting it and now it is screwed up - just need to replace them lol
**29 . Oil change - Valvoline Syn Power 5w20** Completed 4/18/2015 119,700 miles
Current mods:
Corksport Interior LEDs
RAZO shift knob - taken off for winter, it gets too cold in cold weather lol
Smoke Side Markers
K&N Filter
Spin-On Oil Filter Conversion
Koni STR.T's
Corksport RSB
Corksport SRI
JBR PMM
Weathertech Sunroof Wind Deflector
Upcoming:
Replace front bumper lower grille
Fix Passenger Headlight condensation
Inside/Outside detailing
