New Member from upstate NY

Hi All,

I have a black 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 that I've owned since new that currently has 178K miles and runs strong. It's a daily driver and has seen a few AutoX.

It currently has:
* AP with a slightly altered (via Accesstuner) OTS tune and a k&n panel filter
* Eibach sport springs
* Bilstein sport dampers (second set on front)
* Focus RMM

As the car gets older, I've been relying on the valuable info on these forums more and more so I appreciate all the help.

Short list of repairs I've had to deal with.
* Radiator fan assembly replacement
* Transmission shifter seal replacement
* Shocks, struts, strut mounts X 2
* Brakes, rotors and pads. OEM first two times. Centric second time.
* Sway bar bushings (fronts were a nightmare, I was one of the lucky ones that somehow sheared a bolt)
* Power steering return line replaced
* TMM & PMM replaced with OEM. RMM with JBR (hated it) and then with Focus mount.
* Steering tie rods
* Replaced springs with Eibach sports after one of the rears broke.
* Front control arms
* CV Axles
* Rear main control arms
* FP wiring corrosion issue (posted on a similar thread earlier today)

Anyways, that's all for now. Thanks.

-Chris

 

Nice intro! Post up pics when you can!

 

Glad to have you Chris! Just out of curiosity is your "focus mount" a rmm from a focus that fits our car? If so how much did it cost and was it stiff enough and what not. Welcome and I agree with Raider so post up pics man!!

 

Thanks!

Yes, it's a RMM for a focus ST, link below. I understand that it is slightly stiffer than the OEM. It seems to work fine with no change to NVH. The JBR mount was way to noisy/rough for us (my wife daily drives it too) though I recognize that's purely subjective.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/390887762610

I'll look for some pics, not sure I have any at the lowered height so might have to take some.

-Chris

 

Welcome to mso! Yup JBR mounts are stiff, they're better after 500 miles once they settle in BUT damond motorsports is by the best for comfort / performance

 

Whalecum to MSO!!!