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The Best 2010 Mazda 3 Photo Has Been Chosen!

2009-07-03T06:02:16Z

They fought it out to the oily end and with just three votes separating the top two, this was a Mazda 3 battle like no other! In the end forum member ntechnic’s combination of sexy vixen and shiny Gunmetal Blue Mazda 3 took the top prize, followed by Grynchmeister’s picturesque rocky mountain views and alvse’s urban conquerer. Check out the top three below and see more of ntechnic’s great photography by visiting his latest picture thread.

First Place - ntechnic

Download a wallpaper of the winning image!

Second Place - Grynchmeister

Third Place - Alvse

Check out more 2010 Mazda 3 photos and talk with other 2010 Mazda 3 owners by visiting our forums!

Congratulations to ntechnic on winning first place and to everyone who entered the contest!

Vote For The Best 2010 Mazda 3 Photo on Earth!

2009-06-25T03:14:47Z

Are you ready for some of the best 2010 Mazda 3 photos you’ve ever seen? Check out our new poll and vote for the pic that you think is the best 2010 Mazda 3 photo on earth! The first prize winner will walk away with a two year Flickr Pro membership while the two runner-ups each receive a one year membership. What are you waiting for? Go vote and make sure your favorite wins!

2010 Mazdaspeed 3 Official Colors Revealed!

2009-06-18T13:52:29Z

Mazda has been slowly dripping out information about the second generation Mazdaspeed3 but now we have an official list of colors for the 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 by way of forum member msjoel! Here are the official color combinations for the second gen Mazdaspeed 3:

Velocity Red Mica/Black with Red Trim
Celestial Blue Mica/Black with Red Trim
Liquid Silver Metallic/Black with Red Trim
Black Mica/Black with Red Trim

2010 Mazdaspeed3 Interior

We first caught a glimpse of the new black with red trim interiors earlier this year when Mazda debuted the 2010 Mazdaspeed3 in Geneva.

Do you think Mazda offered the best colors for the 2010 Mazdaspeed3? Any colors missing? See what others are saying in our 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 forum!

Second Gen Mazda 3 Bluetooth Audio Supported By iPhone 3.0?

2009-06-14T02:20:02Z

Apple is fast approaching their June 17th release date for the iPhone 3.0 software update but that hasn’t stopped some users from trying it before the official date. Whether through developer channels or otherwise, one of our forum users, jankyboy, was able to try out the new 3.0 software and discovered that iPhone bluetooth audio streaming now works in the 2010+ Mazda 3. Right now it appears that the new iPhone update only supports audio streaming so playback controls other than volume control still need to be managed through the iPod/iPhone itself.

Check out the full thread for more information!

Recall Alert: 7,100 2009 Mazda 3s Recalled Over Improper Stability Control Operation

2009-06-04T22:50:51Z

If you’re cruising around in a 2009 Mazda 3 you might need to hit up your dealer a little sooner than your next oil change. Mazda recently issued a recall alert on 7,100 2009 model year Mazda 3s due to the stability control system not meeting U.S. test standards. Check out the full recall info below:

Vehicle Make / Model:           Model Year(s):
MAZDA / MAZDA3           2009
Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP    Mfr’s Report Date: MAY 22, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V187000    NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7100
Summary:
MAZDA IS RECALLING 7,100 MY 2009 MAZDA3 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 126, “ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM”. THE YAW RATE MEASURED AFTER COMPLETION OF THE SINE WITH DWELL STEERING INPUT EXCEEDED THE TEST STANDARDS.
Consequence:
IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND HAVE THE UNIT REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
Notes:
MAZDA RECALL NO. 5509E. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Have Facebook? Join Our Mazda 3 Forums in Under 10 Seconds!

2009-06-02T16:47:47Z

We’re having an exciting week here at Mazda3Revolution! First, our forums are finally out of silent beta and are up and running better than ever. Here’s a look at what you can do with our forums (all the while talking about the hot new 2010 Mazda 3 and Mazdaspeed 3):

Login with your Facebook Account! - Don’t want to register on another site just to use the forums? Click “Connect with Facebook” in the center right of our forums and login with your Facebook details. Post, read and add as many photos of your new ride as you want. It’s that easy!
Upload an Unlimited Number of Pictures of Your Ride. - We don’t have crappy restrictions on how many pics of your car you can post in the forum albums. Now you can right click -> copy image address and post your album pictures in forum threads.
Join a Social Group - Want to see what other future 2010 Mazda 3 owners are talking about? Join one of our new social groups and post pictures, ask questions and more!

Click here to visit our second generation Mazda 3 forums!

How To Install a Direct Wire Cord For a Radar Detector In a First Gen Mazda 3

2009-05-25T03:00:47Z

In this tutorial I am going to show you how I wired my radar to my Mazda 3. Before you get started, please remember that Mazda3Revolution.com and its writers/staff are not responsible for any changes or damage to your vehicle that might occur from this tutorial.

Tools Used:

Screwdriver
Dremel
Electrical Tape
Razor Blade or Wire Cutters
Pliers
Direct Wire Smart Cord Kit - includes all the stuff you need.

First as you see in this picture it is the original stock wire harness that comes with the passport escort 8500 x50 radar.

I will be replacing that wire with the direct wire smart cord for the passport radar. With this wire:

Before I go into steps you may want to figure out where you want to put this smart wire cord, I chose to put it in the ash tray and dremel out a hole for it in the back so it can be hidden away.

If placing this in another spot please research into where you are going to tap into power and grounding spots.

Step 1 - Removing the panels for this installation.

Open up the glove box and remove the center dash strip piece:

When removing this remove it towards you, you will see tabs underneath it and you should be able to lift it off.

Next remove the two screws above the glove box circled in red:

Remove the cupholder, it should just lift right up.

Next remove the shift knob and the shifter panel in an upward position as well.

Remove the two screws.

Now remove the ash tray cigarette light panel.

Next remove the passenger door sill, just pull it up.

Remove the right kick panel under neath the glovebox, there will be a fastener (circled in red). Take that out and you should be able to pull the piece towards you.

Drop down the glove box by pulling it towards you.

Step 2 - Running the wires.

Test fit the smart cord in the ash tray. See where you want to put it.

This is where you need a dremel because you have to cut the ash tray.

Note: If you choose not to you can just mount the smart cord part in side without the tray.

Run the wires through the hole.

Use the double sided velcro and apply it the the smartcord button and mount it in the ash tray.

Now place the tray back in the holder and run the wires behind it like this:

Next take the telephone wire and run it towards the glove box:

Take the wire and run it towards the A-pillar underneath the rubber gasket seam of the door.

Wedge the wire into the A-pillar towards the windshield.

Tuck the wire into the headliner towards the mirror. If the wire is to long, pull the wire down some from where the glove box is.

Install your radar mount, but do not plug in the telephone wire yet.

Step 3 - Tap the wire for power and ground the source.

Splice the positive wire coming out the back of the cigarette outlet to the positive wire from the hard wire kit using the T-splice and the spade. (provided in the kit) Use the pliers and press down on the T-splice to lock it in then insert the spade into the t-splice. See the photos below.

Ground the hardwire negative to the chassis of the body.

Step 4 - Time to test it out!

Plug in the telephone wire into your radar.

Put your key in and turn to on position, see if it works.

if you hear your radar beep on start up everything is good to go!

Step 5 - Put everything back together.

And just like that, you’ve installed your wire and made your radar setup even more stealth than it was before. Post up any questions/comments or suggestions/improvements below!

Is The 2010 Mazda 3 Navigation System Worth It?

2009-05-21T15:06:02Z

If you’re on the fence about buying into the tech package or already own a Mazda 3 with the new navigation system, do you think it’s worth the relatively small cost? An explosive debate has erupted in our forums over whether the 2010 Mazda 3 navigation system is worth the money. Check out our forum thread to read more about what users are experiencing including some owners who are saying “buyer beware”…

NEW CONTEST: Take The Best 2010 Mazda 3 Picture and Win!

2009-05-11T07:11:14Z

Today we are excited to announce a new contest here at M3R! We’ve seen some absolutely stunning pics of the 2010 Mazda 3 and now we’re offering you the chance to showcase your best picture and win free stuff.

The rules are simple:

1) Submit one photo (make sure it’s your very best!) that you have taken of the 2010 Mazda 3. There must be a 2010 Mazda 3 somewhere in the picture.

2) Post your picture in our official contest thread in our forums. Hurry, the contest ends on June 18th at 11:59 pm EST.

3) This contest is open to anyone on earth (or the moon)!

Then what?

We’re going to collect all of the entries and post them in a new thread. You and your friends/other forum users will vote on which 2010 Mazda 3 photos they like the most.

On July 2nd the top 3 photos and winners will be announced! First place wins a 2 year Flickr Pro membership and gets their work/website featured on Mazda3Revolution.com. Second and third place will each receive a 1 (one) year Flickr Pro membership.

Questions?

Check out our official forum thread and post your comments in the thread!

See The Difference: Celestial Blue vs Gunmetal Blue

2009-04-29T22:23:20Z

Forum user ntechnic had the opportunity to compare both blues offered on the 2010 Mazda 3 and we’re pretty impressed with the results. Visit ntechnic’s website to see the ultra high resolution photos of both colors and let us know which color you prefer in our Celestial Blue vs Gunmetal Blue forum thread.