what bug's you the most(3rd gen)
September-3rd-2003, 06:21 PM
#151
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My first gripe is the alternator. I never had problems with light dimming in previous cars including a BASE MODEL ECLIPSE with a smaller alternator. Secondly would be that the AC could stand to be colder IMO. I took it in because in the hottest part of summer, it would take forever to cool down, but nothing was wrong. Oh well, overall, I love the car. I looked at it for it's reliability and the fact that I could fit my 6'4 body in without hitting the dash and/or roof, and fell in love with the handling and it's peppiness.
September-3rd-2003, 06:23 PM
#152
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Originally posted by Pro5Pro
problems...
I don't like how u have to push your seat way foward to lower the rears for cargo, i'm so damn close to the steeringwheel, i steer w/ my nipples and change radio stations every time i shift!
problems...
I don't like how u have to push your seat way foward to lower the rears for cargo, i'm so damn close to the steeringwheel, i steer w/ my nipples and change radio stations every time i shift!
September-4th-2003, 12:52 PM
#153
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I noticed the A/C isn't really cold, and when it's on, the car struggles quite a bit at idle. I took it to Mazda and the guy said it works fine....
Secondly, the seats are so very high... I always feel like I'm inches taller when I sit in the P5. And yes, I've tried lowering it but that doesn't really make the seat lower.
Secondly, the seats are so very high... I always feel like I'm inches taller when I sit in the P5. And yes, I've tried lowering it but that doesn't really make the seat lower.
September-6th-2003, 07:19 AM
#154
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Originally posted by PreFknLude_SiR
I noticed the A/C isn't really cold, and when it's on, the car struggles quite a bit at idle. I took it to Mazda and the guy said it works fine....
Secondly, the seats are so very high... I always feel like I'm inches taller when I sit in the P5. And yes, I've tried lowering it but that doesn't really make the seat lower.
I noticed the A/C isn't really cold, and when it's on, the car struggles quite a bit at idle. I took it to Mazda and the guy said it works fine....
Secondly, the seats are so very high... I always feel like I'm inches taller when I sit in the P5. And yes, I've tried lowering it but that doesn't really make the seat lower.
September-6th-2003, 08:08 AM
#155
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Originally posted by PhotoPro5
I'm not one to bitch, but better seats would be nice. By better I'm referring to lateral bolstering (thighs, waist, sides).
I'm not one to bitch, but better seats would be nice. By better I'm referring to lateral bolstering (thighs, waist, sides).
To each his own I guess
September-6th-2003, 08:09 AM
#156
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Originally posted by hihoslva
Just FYI - you can do something about the door locks.
I took off the door panels, unscrewed the lock button, and used a dremel with a cutoff wheel to take off about 1/2" of the threads on the lock button post.
Now, when my doors are locked, the button sits flush with the door panel and doesn't poke me in the elbow.
I'll never be able to get at it with a coathanger if I ever needed to, but oh well - neither can a potential thief. I modded all four doors.
~HH
Just FYI - you can do something about the door locks.
I took off the door panels, unscrewed the lock button, and used a dremel with a cutoff wheel to take off about 1/2" of the threads on the lock button post.
Now, when my doors are locked, the button sits flush with the door panel and doesn't poke me in the elbow.
I'll never be able to get at it with a coathanger if I ever needed to, but oh well - neither can a potential thief. I modded all four doors.
~HH
And pratice makes perfect, have you praticed on other cars??? .... just kidding
September-6th-2003, 08:20 AM
#157
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Originally posted by THEGOLDPRO
i dont like the position of the power window buttons, everytime i want to open the driver side window i roll down the driver side rear window. it pisses me off.
i dont like the position of the power window buttons, everytime i want to open the driver side window i roll down the driver side rear window. it pisses me off.
September-6th-2003, 08:24 AM
#158
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Originally posted by ShyutanSan
Also don't you find it annyoying that you can't open the door from the inside because the locks don't "auto unlock" when you turn your engine off? So everytime I park my car, and when I try to open the door I forget that the doors are locked and make a fool out of myself. Because on my Cobra SVT and the Maxima that my gf drives, the doors either auto unlocks or can be opened from the inside. What are your thoughts on this?
Also don't you find it annyoying that you can't open the door from the inside because the locks don't "auto unlock" when you turn your engine off? So everytime I park my car, and when I try to open the door I forget that the doors are locked and make a fool out of myself. Because on my Cobra SVT and the Maxima that my gf drives, the doors either auto unlocks or can be opened from the inside. What are your thoughts on this?
My old Pontiac locked the doors when you took it out of park, and it unlocked the doors when you put the car in park. Very nice feature that I miss.
Does ANYONE know a way to modify our car to do this? (without buying a new alarm) I know the stock alarm is made my CodeAlarm, do they sell modules that does this?
September-6th-2003, 08:38 AM
#159
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Originally posted by Pro5Pro
I don't like how u have to push your seat way foward to lower the rears for cargo, i'm so damn close to the steeringwheel, i steer w/ my nipples and change radio stations every time i shift!
I don't like how u have to push your seat way foward to lower the rears for cargo, i'm so damn close to the steeringwheel, i steer w/ my nipples and change radio stations every time i shift!
oh yeah, those damn roof sill clip replacers don't come with the car and you have to remove the hedliner almost completely. plus, the **** at the dealer didnt have an item # for when i went to order. i had to find that myself, cvan u beleive that! a dealership that couldnt find the parts the "specialize" in. i tell ya.
i also wanted a forest green MP5 which they told me the dont have.
September-6th-2003, 03:51 PM
#160
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Originally posted by mnkyboy
Does ANYONE know a way to modify our car to do this? (without buying a new alarm) I know the stock alarm is made my CodeAlarm, do they sell modules that does this?
Does ANYONE know a way to modify our car to do this? (without buying a new alarm) I know the stock alarm is made my CodeAlarm, do they sell modules that does this?
I spent a bunch of time looking into how to make the door handle (inside) unlock the door when it was pulled.. I had problems figuring out how to do it so it wouldn't unlock with the outside handle, and wouldn't be a danger (of getting trapped in the car) in an accident..
I'm sure it's possible.. but I'm no engineer
.. I ended up getting a compustar alarm/start that unlocks all the doors when the engine is shut off..I know this feature is listed in the manual for my alarm.. maybe your manual says something similar?
September-6th-2003, 06:58 PM
#161
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Originally posted by fraay
I know this feature is listed in the manual for my alarm.. maybe your manual says something similar?
I know this feature is listed in the manual for my alarm.. maybe your manual says something similar?
September-6th-2003, 08:07 PM
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I am so sick of the weak alternator (if not then the wiring of it) that I am ready to tade in!! I have a 1.5 farad cap, spiral battery, and a groundkit, and still the !!@#**@@ headlights dim!!! Next week I rewire 4 gauge wire from battery to alternator and if that doesn't work, I am going to wrap it around a tree!!
Sure my amps are Class A amps that are inefficient as hell, but my set up never caused dimming in previous cars!!!
I am running only 900 watts RMS. Sure it is LOUD, but not competition SPL loud!!! 
Only other option if this doesn't work is to get a 3 farad cap which costs a few hundred dollars! I am spending too much money on **** that shouldn't be such a hassle. By the way, I took it to the dealership and every thing is within normal limits. ******* Mazda piece of ****!!!!
Sure my amps are Class A amps that are inefficient as hell, but my set up never caused dimming in previous cars!!!
I am running only 900 watts RMS. Sure it is LOUD, but not competition SPL loud!!! Only other option if this doesn't work is to get a 3 farad cap which costs a few hundred dollars! I am spending too much money on **** that shouldn't be such a hassle. By the way, I took it to the dealership and every thing is within normal limits. ******* Mazda piece of ****!!!!
September-6th-2003, 08:24 PM
#163
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Originally posted by MisterT
I am so sick of the weak alternator (if not then the wiring of it) that I am ready to tade in!! I have a 1.5 farad cap, spiral battery, and a groundkit, and still the !!@#**@@ headlights dim!!! Next week I rewire 4 gauge wire from battery to alternator and if that doesn't work, I am going to wrap it around a tree!!
Sure my amps are Class A amps that are inefficient as hell, but my set up never caused dimming in previous cars!!! I am running only 900 watts RMS. Sure it is LOUD, but not competition SPL loud!!! Only other option if this doesn't work is to get a 3 farad cap which costs a few hundred dollars! I am spending too much money on **** that shouldn't be such a hassle. By the way, I took it to the dealership and every thing is within normal limits. ******* Mazda piece of ****!!!!
I am so sick of the weak alternator (if not then the wiring of it) that I am ready to tade in!! I have a 1.5 farad cap, spiral battery, and a groundkit, and still the !!@#**@@ headlights dim!!! Next week I rewire 4 gauge wire from battery to alternator and if that doesn't work, I am going to wrap it around a tree!!
Sure my amps are Class A amps that are inefficient as hell, but my set up never caused dimming in previous cars!!!
I am running only 900 watts RMS. Sure it is LOUD, but not competition SPL loud!!! Only other option if this doesn't work is to get a 3 farad cap which costs a few hundred dollars! I am spending too much money on **** that shouldn't be such a hassle. By the way, I took it to the dealership and every thing is within normal limits. ******* Mazda piece of ****!!!!
September-6th-2003, 09:35 PM
#164
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I think im the only one that actually likes the flip cup holders. They hold a large dr. peper from wendys perfectly, the top just rests against the side of the console and holds really tightly. Go to wendys and try it now, and while your there pick me up a number 4.
The only real gripe I have is the serious lack of power its just the low end power really. You see I have an 1.6l automatic. Thats like no power. From stop I just cant get to anykind of speed anytime soon it makes pulling into trafic almost scary.
Any speed above 40mph is fine because I just hit the gas the thing downshifts/ redlines and I get plenty of speed. The thing has a really good transmision much "smarter" then my old Veedub.
It takes me like 13sec to get to 60. That's just not safe.
Actually I have one more problem the rear pannel in my sedan and my door pannels shake like all hell when I pump up the music. The rattles are just horrible.
The only real gripe I have is the serious lack of power its just the low end power really. You see I have an 1.6l automatic. Thats like no power. From stop I just cant get to anykind of speed anytime soon it makes pulling into trafic almost scary.
Any speed above 40mph is fine because I just hit the gas the thing downshifts/ redlines and I get plenty of speed. The thing has a really good transmision much "smarter" then my old Veedub.
It takes me like 13sec to get to 60. That's just not safe.
Actually I have one more problem the rear pannel in my sedan and my door pannels shake like all hell when I pump up the music. The rattles are just horrible.
