This is a compilation of different threads I feel are pertinent to new owners. Some are information, some are beginner/common mods. This isn't the end all/be all of what's available on this forum, and I'm sure I'll add as time goes on. If anyone thinks something should be added that I missed, just respond with a link and I'll consider it.
Forum Rules (we're pretty easygoing, just use some common sense)
http://www.fmvperformance.com/showthread.php?t=261942
Why can't I post pics?????
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=217115 (I find that imgur works well as a hosting site)
Why does the SEARCH function suck so bad?????
Follow this link https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=site:www.mazda3forums.com&safe=off and add whatever you want to search for to the text already in the window after a single space. It works a LOT better than the native search function.
BB Code updates (how to embed pics, vids, and other cool stuff)
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=629762
Factory Service Manuals, Owners manuals, wiring diagrams:
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=273242
Link to 2014 FSM:
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=75163e199044da94ec04c4b7a0d74a89&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazdas247.com%2Fforum%2Fshowthread.php%3F123834827-2014-Mazda-3-Service-Manual%26highlight%3Dfactory%2Bservice%2Bmanual&v=1&libId=e777bc3e-01e4-426a-aae3-572ad33269d7&out=https%3A%2F%2Fmega.co.nz%2F%23!DcxFwKoa!IyRZoyXvbLLtp7Fplj07hTk_aF0pFIUM1YYuoK4Q2z4&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazdas247.com%2Fforum%2Fsearch.php%3Fsearchid%3D110085&title=2014%20Mazda%203%20Service%20Manual&txt=https%3A%2F%2Fmega.co.nz%2F%23!DcxFwKoa!IyRZoy...IUM1YYuoK4Q2z4&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13823817603888
G35M-R factory manual (manual transmission): http://www.clearchain.com/~benjsc/download/Mazda6/1732-1E-02C.pdf
Maintenance Intervals
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=499169
How to avoid "shift shock" with 1st gen automatics:
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=569442&highlight=
NA power Stage 1,2,and 3
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=242448
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=244300
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=254222
Independant fog mod 2004-2009 w/o factoy HID (if anyone wants to take it upon themselves to replicate this mod on the second gen cars, I'll happily add there walkthrough here.)
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=283952
Door edge guard and badge removal
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=276378
Why you need to buy a 3rd key yesterday
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=326968
Programming spare remote/key
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=208243&highlight=program+remote
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=205734&highlight=program+key
Unlock DIS on 06+ non GT cars.(doesn't work on every car, but try it and see.)
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=272286
Stock wheel/tire info
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=363998#msg3622875
Spin on conversion how-to, I recommend this for every 2.3 car.
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=339596
6 1/2" components into the front doors how-to
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=621978
Mazda3forum.com decals (I am not afiliated with this seller, just lended a hand with him getting this recreated from an original sticker I received from another member. These stickers will not get you girls/boys, or add horsepower. If you want to represent the forum, they're available and cheap.)
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=479866
Thanks in advance to the people who uploaded/compiled this information. It's a great resource for new owners, and everyone really should check these links to get started. Happy motoring, and welcome to the forum.
Forum Rules (we're pretty easygoing, just use some common sense)
http://www.fmvperformance.com/showthread.php?t=261942
Why can't I post pics?????
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=217115 (I find that imgur works well as a hosting site)
Why does the SEARCH function suck so bad?????
Follow this link https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=site:www.mazda3forums.com&safe=off and add whatever you want to search for to the text already in the window after a single space. It works a LOT better than the native search function.
BB Code updates (how to embed pics, vids, and other cool stuff)
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=629762
Factory Service Manuals, Owners manuals, wiring diagrams:
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=273242
Link to 2014 FSM:
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=75163e199044da94ec04c4b7a0d74a89&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazdas247.com%2Fforum%2Fshowthread.php%3F123834827-2014-Mazda-3-Service-Manual%26highlight%3Dfactory%2Bservice%2Bmanual&v=1&libId=e777bc3e-01e4-426a-aae3-572ad33269d7&out=https%3A%2F%2Fmega.co.nz%2F%23!DcxFwKoa!IyRZoyXvbLLtp7Fplj07hTk_aF0pFIUM1YYuoK4Q2z4&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazdas247.com%2Fforum%2Fsearch.php%3Fsearchid%3D110085&title=2014%20Mazda%203%20Service%20Manual&txt=https%3A%2F%2Fmega.co.nz%2F%23!DcxFwKoa!IyRZoy...IUM1YYuoK4Q2z4&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13823817603888
G35M-R factory manual (manual transmission): http://www.clearchain.com/~benjsc/download/Mazda6/1732-1E-02C.pdf
Maintenance Intervals
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=499169
How to avoid "shift shock" with 1st gen automatics:
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=569442&highlight=
NA power Stage 1,2,and 3
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=242448
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=244300
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=254222
Independant fog mod 2004-2009 w/o factoy HID (if anyone wants to take it upon themselves to replicate this mod on the second gen cars, I'll happily add there walkthrough here.)
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=283952
Door edge guard and badge removal
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=276378
Why you need to buy a 3rd key yesterday
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=326968
Programming spare remote/key
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=208243&highlight=program+remote
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=205734&highlight=program+key
Unlock DIS on 06+ non GT cars.(doesn't work on every car, but try it and see.)
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=272286
Stock wheel/tire info
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=363998#msg3622875
Spin on conversion how-to, I recommend this for every 2.3 car.
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=339596
6 1/2" components into the front doors how-to
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=621978
Mazda3forum.com decals (I am not afiliated with this seller, just lended a hand with him getting this recreated from an original sticker I received from another member. These stickers will not get you girls/boys, or add horsepower. If you want to represent the forum, they're available and cheap.)
http://www.mazda3forums.com/showthread.php?t=479866
Thanks in advance to the people who uploaded/compiled this information. It's a great resource for new owners, and everyone really should check these links to get started. Happy motoring, and welcome to the forum.
