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#4326 of 4532 Left Foot Pedal Rest by joem5 Jul 21, 2008 (3:30 pm)
Just bought a M3 and it didn't come with a left foot rest. Iam using a piece of taped card board.      I would apprciate it, if some has a clue how to get one. Just plain old black rubber will do.                 Also, it doesn't have to be from a Mazda as long as it fits..                     Thanks. Replies to this message: scwmcan (Jul 22, 2008 3:51 am) joem5 (Jul 22, 2008 10:07 am) igozoomzoom (Jul 24, 2008 9:50 pm) redmazda3 (Jul 25, 2008 5:41 am) roadburner (Jul 26, 2008 8:02 pm) joem5 (Jul 27, 2008 6:24 pm) and 1 more...
#4327 of 4532 Re: Left Foot Pedal Rest [joem5] by scwmcan Jul 22, 2008 (3:51 am)
Replying to: joem5 (Jul 21, 2008 3:30 pm) I have floor mats from michelin (from costco) that cover the area in my 3. Know it's not exactly what you want but it does cover the area and stop the carpet from wearing out. Scott Replies to this message: joem5 (Jul 22, 2008 10:07 am) igozoomzoom (Jul 24, 2008 9:50 pm) redmazda3 (Jul 25, 2008 5:41 am) roadburner (Jul 26, 2008 8:02 pm) joem5 (Jul 27, 2008 6:24 pm) roadburner (Jul 27, 2008 8:12 pm)
#4328 of 4532 Re: warm weather, long crank, slow start, rough idle [2freespirits] by 2freespirits Jul 22, 2008 (7:00 am)
Replying to: 2freespirits (Jul 11, 2008 2:21 pm) Well. They've put the new motor in. Car starts well when it's cool, but still has starting problems when it's hot and humid. It now has 30 calendar days at the dealer which qualifies for the lemon law here in VT. Tried to talk with the dealer manager yesterday afternoon, but he had just left. Called this morning and he was at an auction. :| I left a detailed message with his secretary. The service manager told me that the regional rep couldn't come up and check out the car at this time because he's the only rep in the NJ area at the moment. I'm starting to get cranky now.
#4329 of 4532 Re: Left Foot Pedal Rest [scwmcan] by joem5 Jul 22, 2008 (10:07 am)
Replying to: scwmcan (Jul 22, 2008 3:51 am) Thanks I'll Google Cosco now.
#4330 of 4532 Re: Left Foot Pedal Rest [scwmcan] by igozoomzoom Jul 24, 2008 (9:50 pm)
Replying to: scwmcan (Jul 22, 2008 3:51 am) I suppose I've never missed have the left foot rest because none of my previous cars have had them. They've all been manual transmissions, too...so I probably wouldn't use it much even if I had one. Although it might be useful on the highway when I go long period without putting my left foot on the clutch.   The mention of wearing the carpet in the area where a left foot rest would be made me wonder- has anyone else worn a hole in the right-heel area of the driver's side floormat? Mine was starting to noticeably wear when the car was barely two months old. By the time it was 1-yr old, a whole (at least 1-inch diameter) had formed all the way through the carpet AND the backing of the floormat! I ignored it until the car was about 18 months old. That's when I realized that the hole wasn't just in the floormat, but the carpeting under the mat, too...all the way down to the metal/insulation underneath!   Anyone else had similar issues with their mats or carpeting? It's the only complaint I have with the interior, which is otherwise made of very high quality materials.   After I discovered how bad the worn spot had become, I ordered the All-Season Rubber Floormats AND the Premium Carpeted Floormats from the Mazda Accessories catalog. The Premium Carpet mats are worlds better than the standard ones- in quality, durability and looks. They come in black with red or blue accents to complement the interior. I just wish they had a heel pad on the driver's mat to take the bulk of the abuse that killed my original one. Replies to this message: redmazda3 (Jul 25, 2008 5:41 am) roadburner (Jul 26, 2008 8:02 pm) joem5 (Jul 27, 2008 6:24 pm) roadburner (Jul 27, 2008 8:12 pm)
#4331 of 4532 Re: Left Foot Pedal Rest [igozoomzoom] by redmazda3 Jul 25, 2008 (5:41 am)
Replying to: igozoomzoom (Jul 24, 2008 9:50 pm) I am on my 3rd drivers side floor mat. Both of the previous ones were replaced under warranty. Apparently with my AT, I must keep my heel in the same spot as I drive. The motion of going from the accelerator to the brake pedal wears down the floor mat eventually making a hole. I did not make a hole in the carpet under this mat, but I do have a tear in the front passenger carpet right in front of the shelf that goes under the seat. People either place their foot there as they are getting in and out and twisting their feet as the slide along the carpet. Right now the dealer tried a stupid fix of putting velcro under the floor mat to cover the hole. That didn't work very well. I am going to see if there is anything else they can do. My 4 year warranty runs out in October, so I'll be doing something very soon with the carpet. I also have a shudder when the car shifts from 4th to 3rd when decelerating, coasting a bit and then accelerating. So far the dealer has been real accomodating about any problems in the past and hope this will continue.
#4332 of 4532 Re: Left Foot Pedal Rest [igozoomzoom] by roadburner Jul 26, 2008 (8:02 pm)
Replying to: igozoomzoom (Jul 24, 2008 9:50 pm) I suppose I've never missed have the left foot rest because none of my previous cars have had them. They've all been manual transmissions, too...so I probably wouldn't use it much even if I had one. Although it might be useful on the highway when I go long period without putting my left foot on the clutch.   If you do any serious performance/track driving you WILL miss the left foot rest as its purpose is to provide a place to brace your left foot. I'm glad that my MS3 has one.
#4333 of 4532 Navigation by ylz Jul 27, 2008 (6:45 am)
Hello all. Would someone who owns a 2008 Mazda 3 WITH Nav, please comment on this. It is an accurate navigation system? It is tedious to use with that controller next to the shifter? I know it may not be worth the price but I like the clean look of a nav system in a car but I need some feedback on THIS particular nav. Please help. Thanks. Replies to this message: joem5 (Jul 27, 2008 5:53 pm)
#4334 of 4532 Re: Navigation [ylz] by joem5 Jul 27, 2008 (5:53 pm)
Replying to: ylz (Jul 27, 2008 6:45 am) mine workswell. You have to upgrade it every year w. new mmc or as in wife's BMW a disc. I use mine alot using a pencils eraser end as it's faster more Accurate ,or easier to program.    You're right it has a clean look but.cost too much.     I have a Navi 240C in my RSX and it sits in a beanbag on dash you can't get it to slide . I like better than the in dash one too because it's portable and i can put it in a cup holder w/ mount.,and no one can see it. I don't look at them much .I just listen to it and if I screw up it reroutes me.              I only have 900 miles on my Mazda 3,I doubt I'll have it next year. I think the car is cheaply made. I never saw felt floors and so much plastic. I bet the tires will barely be good for 25K.     However , it's will be a good winter beater. I 'll sell it and go to a TSX. Good luck to you though and I hope you enjoy your'e ride Zoom Zoom
#4335 of 4532 Re: Left Foot Pedal Rest [igozoomzoom] by joem5 Jul 27, 2008 (6:24 pm)
Replying to: igozoomzoom (Jul 24, 2008 9:50 pm) I bet when you tried the car out you never noticed the cheap felt carpeting,or velcroed floor mats.    I think the car is made on the cheap to make it light for better MPG. Man it's all plastic. The floor wells are not deep enough to put cut pile in it or custom rubber floor mats from Auto sport. I've been reading the horror stories on how the tires wear. The car is a head turner to some,thats why it sells and the price is right.     I'm going to buy rubber mats at wall mat and swap them out .           I did put a Shark Fin antenna on itand sideways it looks like a Beamer. ,but it's history next year . I've had it 2 months and have only 900 miles on it 147 are dealer go get miles. You get what you pay for. Replies to this message: roadburner (Jul 27, 2008 8:12 pm)

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