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  1. Sticky: It is just about to hit 200,000.

    It is just about to hit 200,000.
  2. Sticky: Whenever my car gets a bit noisy in regard to the...

    Whenever my car gets a bit noisy in regard to the tappets, I have been putting an oil flush through during the oil change. This seems to have eliminated the diesel like tappet noise. It's definitely...
  3. I have just been through the find a tyre business...

    I have just been through the find a tyre business and ended up with a set of Toyo Proxes C1S. They are a new design that is a luxury tyre and as such are quite and good wearing.

    They cost me about...
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    This is something I might consider looking into...

    This is something I might consider looking into further as I do recall when I got Mazda to look at it under warranty as it had caused a check engine light (mis-fire cylinder 1 - I think). They...
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    I have still not solved the problem with my car....

    I have still not solved the problem with my car. Sorry.
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    An interesting side note on cheap tyres. I have...

    An interesting side note on cheap tyres. I have spent a bit of time looking at tyres over the last week.

    St George Tyres and some other firms (possibly Tempe) sell parallel imports. I got the tip...
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    Is there anything 2XS doesn't do....I was also...

    Is there anything 2XS doesn't do....I was also thinking of pole dancing in fish nets. Can you help 2XS. :p

    Just Kidding.

    Good to know, thanks for that mate.
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    Thanks for all the great advice, I will search...

    Thanks for all the great advice, I will search around with these suggestions. St George deliver to Brissie for $65 for 4 tyres. That's cheap.

    Compared to the stock Bridgestones I could save over...
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    Where to get tyres cheap in Brisbane

    I have been reading up on tyres on here as my tyres on the 6MPS are nearly gone, however I am reading stuff like $200 fitted for tyres like Hankook Ku31's.

    I did a ring around Brisbane but I was...
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    Fumes happen even when moving. Spoke to the...

    Fumes happen even when moving.

    Spoke to the mechanic again today and he will have a look at the seals when he pulls the dumppipe off next week.

    I think I will save up for the transfer case...
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    6MPS turbo leak & front diff leak

    I took my beast to the mechanic today to see where oil was leaking from, and why I could smell fumes through the ac.

    Turns out that somewhere on the turbo is leaking air/oil fumes. It will go...
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    The boys at work reacon ultratune at...

    The boys at work reacon ultratune at indooroopilly are ok, so I will give them a go as they are 5 mins from work. I just want some things looked at, not just service. gragy I may take you up when its...
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    good mechanic near Taringa qld

    I have started a new job located in Taringa. Does anyone recommend a good mechanic nearby or should I just take my car to centenary mazda ?
  14. Stuartmp , Greg was talking about my car. I have...

    Stuartmp , Greg was talking about my car. I have the King super lows which only lower the car about 30mm, and the bilsteins made to suit lowered springs. If you like you can come have a bit of a look...
  15. FYI. I just checked and the instructions that...

    FYI. I just checked and the instructions that came with the 6MPS mount (different to the 3MPS one) says 68 to all bolts.

    And I can recommend the 2XS short shift.
  16. Good luck with it. I have Bilstein which are...

    Good luck with it.

    I have Bilstein which are made for the lowered springs.

    They are a good match to the type of the car the 6MPS is (luxury sports).

    I am very happy with them, and they...
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    [QLD] 2XS, I wish the Chiptorque tune fixed my...

    2XS, I wish the Chiptorque tune fixed my hesitation ;-(

    Welcome Troy! I love my 6 MPS (and it's a velocity red one as well), enjoy.
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    I also have a hesitation issue with my 6. It...

    I also have a hesitation issue with my 6. It usually occurs on slight acceleration in 2nd or 3rd gear between 2-3500 rpm.

    After posting on this forum I cleaned the MAF with cleaner which made a...
  19. He has not yet taken the car to them, so it is...

    He has not yet taken the car to them, so it is simply a standard 120k service quote.

    He has now called another dealer and got an $850 quote. Seems like his normal dealer is having a bit of a lend...
  20. Excessive service cost at 120,000k service SP23

    A mate has an SP23 and asked for a quote on the 120k service.

    They replied that it would be $1,100.

    Does this seem correct. Apparently this is a major service and includes changeing the...
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    I got the Kings off Shakepeare and I still have...

    I got the Kings off Shakepeare and I still have them in. I do like the King Springs. It lowers the car about 30mm which gives it a nice look on the road. Handling wise it decreases the rear end squat...
  22. I will give it a chance for sure. The mount...

    I will give it a chance for sure.

    The mount is a 75 duro, so perhaps I should have gone the 60.

    I might also check with the mechanic that they torqued the bolts correctly as I read another...
  23. CPE rear engine mount installed - Vibes not great

    I decided to put a rear engine mount in to improve the driveability and gear shift to my 6 MPS.

    Impressions are mixed, but on the whole not great:

    1) The vibes when the A/C cuts in, which...
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    I have had a bit more time to see how the new...

    I have had a bit more time to see how the new dampers perform, and I love them.

    The car rides over small bumps much better, its not a massive difference but its probably 20% better. It feels much...
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    +1 for diff whine at 75kph to 80 kph. I'm...

    +1 for diff whine at 75kph to 80 kph.

    I'm used to it now and hardly notice it anymore. I asked my dealer to look into it and got a 'the last 6MPS we had in had it and we replaced the diff and it...
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