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Whats with That?
by markb3
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Apr 12, 2007 (9:33 am)
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I find the ride a little bit stiffer then my 2004 GS that I traded in but this could be because of the larger wheels and the fact it's brand new again. Mine has the full load including heated front seats, Ipod jack, and also had the dealer put a bug deflector on, that's put out by Mazda and
looks real good.
I did see the Phantom Purple Mica and it certainly is different. What did you think of the Electric Blue Mica? I found it way too bright.
Good luck with your Window tinting! and let us know how it goes. 
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Re: Whats with That? [markb3]
by stallionre
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Apr 12, 2007 (11:49 am)
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Replying to: markb3 (Apr 12, 2007 9:33 am)
Thanks for sharing. The Electric Blue Mica??? Can you say "Sun Glasses". It is way to bright, especially on a bright sunny day, which where I live is about 99% of the time.
The Electric Blue Mica does not look good on a sedan, but looks cool on the 5 door.
I will let you know about the Window tinting. I will post on Monday. 
I am getting a dark shade of tint, (Dark in the rear, Medium in the front) which will look awesome on the Galaxy Grey Mica. Can't wait.
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Re: Whats with That? [stallionre]
by bigfur
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Apr 12, 2007 (12:31 pm)
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Replying to: stallionre (Apr 12, 2007 11:49 am)
Wow everyone bashing the blue. I get more comments on the color of my car than i can count. I love it. And just for the record, the only 3 with a tri coat paint job is the pearl white. Mica is just a metal flake added into the paint to give it some reflection. The pearl is a seperate step in the paint process which is why there is an up charge for the white color.
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Re: Whats with That? [bigfur]
by stallionre
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Apr 12, 2007 (2:20 pm)
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Replying to: bigfur (Apr 12, 2007 12:31 pm)
On an internet search that I did, it said that the Mica can have up to three colors in it to get that look Mica look, but what you said makes sense. I know about the flakes, is that what they consider one of the colors? or step process?
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Re: Whats with That? [bigfur]
by eldaino
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Apr 13, 2007 (7:16 am)
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Replying to: bigfur (Apr 12, 2007 12:31 pm)
yeah the white is a pearlescent,and its like 200 bucks more but its worth it.
I love the blue. But i do think the hatch wears it better. (and the white imho.)
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Re: Whats with That? [stallionre]
by bigfur
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Apr 13, 2007 (1:31 pm)
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Replying to: stallionre (Apr 12, 2007 2:20 pm)
Every paint job even black and a regular white have other colors added into them, they are never just straight black or straight white. To get a blue that color i wouldnt be surprised if there are six colors or so in it, plus the mica. I used to work in body shops for a while so i have a pretty good idea of how this works. All i know is any tri coat (pearl) car is gonna cost more when you buy it and more if you ever scratch it.
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Re: Whats with That? [bigfur]
by markb3
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Apr 15, 2007 (6:10 am)
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Replying to: bigfur (Apr 12, 2007 12:31 pm)
Hey Bigfur, I wasn't by no means bashing the Blue. I to think it looks great on the Mazda3 sport and in fact if I went with the sport that would of been my paint chioce. I was wondering if anyone else has the Goodyear eagle GS-A tires on there Mazda3s. I have found them kinda noise on the highway.
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Re: Whats with That? [markb3]
by JBaumgart
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Apr 15, 2007 (2:55 pm)
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Replying to: markb3 (Apr 15, 2007 6:10 am)
Our car came with these tires, and unfortunately they are noisy especially as they age. I have experience with them on another vehicle I own, and to put it kindly there are better alternatives out there.
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Re: Whats with That? [bigfur]
by eldaino
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Apr 16, 2007 (6:18 am)
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Replying to: bigfur (Apr 13, 2007 1:31 pm)
Every paint job even black and a regular white have other colors added into them, they are never just straight black or straight white
very true; my nighthawk black civic had blue sparkles in it!
But they didn't charge me extra at all, in fact, many of honda's colors are pearls and there is no extra charge.
I think the reason the 3 gets charged for the white is because it is a pearlescent; the same kind of white that goes on more expensive cadillacs and other luxury cars, it kinda changes colors under different light, its not a regular paint with other colors just mixed in to achieve the color.
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Re: Whats with That? [markb3]
by stallionre
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Apr 16, 2007 (6:44 am)
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Replying to: markb3 (Apr 15, 2007 6:10 am)
I have the Goodyear Eagle GS-A tires and they have some noise to them, but then again the roads in LA, SUCK!!! 
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