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  1. PadreDave

    Stage 2 RMM for Mazdaspeed!

    Thanks again. I compared the PMM design for the CS and the Damond and ordered the Damond. Thanks for the advice and recommendation. I ordered the Damond PMM.
  2. PadreDave

    Stage 2 RMM for Mazdaspeed!

    Got it! I will look at replacing one at a time to see how NVH is in my daily drives. I appreciate the help and advice.
  3. PadreDave

    Stage 2 RMM for Mazdaspeed!

    Thanks for that. I am really pleased with the Stage 2 RMM. It seems to be settling in and the vibration is a whole lot less than the first day it was installed. It is definitely louder in the cabin, but not outside. So, let's be honest here: Have any of you had the stock motor mounts break...
  4. PadreDave

    Stage 2 RMM for Mazdaspeed!

    So, what is the life expectancy of the TMM and PMM after installation of the Stage 2 RMM? Has it been demonstrated that anchoring the rear of the motor/transaxle to the frame induces increased stress on the OEM mounts? My understanding is that adding aftermarket TMM and PMM makes NVH so bad...
  5. PadreDave

    Stage 2 RMM for Mazdaspeed!

    Nope, the others are and will remain stock, mainly due to NVH. My Mazda tech advised against any more aftermarket mounts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. PadreDave

    What did you do to your ride today

    BTW, you're going to find a lot of homoerotic humor on here. It just goes with the territory, LOL. Usually that kind of content is in NSFW threads; not sure how it ended up in here. Why? Technically it isn't nudity, just a representation of inappropriate things so it's legal in a non NSFW...
  7. PadreDave

    What did you do to your ride today

    Gentlemen, please! I taught human anatomy and physiology for 30 years, and am definitely no prude, but is this really necessary? Perhaps if we just stick to our wonderful cars? Thanks! Very nice! I replaced mine too with some unites I found on Amazon. Mine is Celestial Blue as well...
  8. PadreDave

    Stage 2 RMM for Mazdaspeed!

    Mine is in too. Very subjective scale of NVH from 1 being none to 10 being my dental fillings have fallen out...I give it a 2. A little more vibration but more than made up for by stability. Everything is so much tighter and stable. It is hard to completely separate it from the effects of...
  9. PadreDave

    Suspension Geometry explained

    It's like a 20 page article, so there is no way I can give you headlines. Stop at Walgreens, grab a copy of ht mag and go sit in the pharmacy like you are waiting for a Rx and read it....or stop in your neighborhood Public Library, where they are likely to have it available....or go to WalMart...
  10. PadreDave

    Suspension Geometry explained

    I just received the June 2017 Car & Driver in the mail today and there is an excellent article on the principles of suspension geometry and such. As a lifelong car guy this is an area that I know less than I want to admit, so I am learning a lot by reading. I want to understand how my Speed's...
  11. PadreDave

    Rear Sway Bars

    As I type my CS RSB is going on. The concensus here seems to be to go to the stiffest setting...will do. I will report back. ALso getting the CS RMM (new one) installed, so hoping for less torque steer coming out of corners..... OK, so in retrospect I should have taken a test drive between...
  12. PadreDave

    Old guy got a Speed!

    I'm only 64, so if a 92 year old is still driving his Speed, I am really excited for the future. As I am reflecting on this car and my use of it, especially after another Gen2 parked next to me the other day with the full mod treatment and my wife looked at me like "is this your future with...
  13. PadreDave

    Corksport CF hood scoop

    I've had mine for about a year now. When I had the car repainted I decided to keep the scoop the way it came. I like the look a lot, and the size is much larger than stock. I am very satisfied; and I happen to like CS and their parts....just saying...
  14. PadreDave

    Stage 2 RMM for Mazdaspeed!

    Mine is on order....can't wait to get it installed....
  15. PadreDave

    Greetings from the desert...damn its hot.

    Hey, another desert rat! Welcome too
  16. PadreDave

    Old guy got a Speed!

    I'm Dave and live in Mesa, AZ. I got a Speed3 from my son and decided to restore it as a retirement project. It's a 2010 and I put a new coat of Celestial Blue paint on it, got some inexpensive Drag rims, Pirelli P Zero tires and a bunch of little stuff. Current mods are HPIFP from CS, CS...
  17. PadreDave

    New headlights

    TYC TYC 20-9085-01-1 Mazda 3 Right Replacement Head Lamp Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk TYC 20-9086-01-1 Mazda 3 Left Replacement Head Lamp TYC 20-9085-01-1 Mazda 3 Right Replacement Head Lamp For some reason Amazon lists the left one as not fitting but the...
  18. PadreDave

    New headlights

    I got new lenses from Amazon for around $100 a piece. They fit great and look awesome. There are several models from $100-150 range. I ordered the cheapest ones and they fit great! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  19. PadreDave

    Pictures of your speed

    My 2010 Gen2, new paint, CS hood scoop, Drag brand wheels, CS short CAI, otherwise stock and happy to do little mods as I can justify. The photo lighting doesn't do the paint justice. Deep, wet shine! It looks amazing! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  20. PadreDave

    Thermostat or temp sensor?

    You guys have a temp gauge? What generation Speed are you driving. I have a 2010 and would love to have a temp and oil pressure gauge. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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