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Re: Ipod Via Aux Input Static... [monkeyboy6] by robbzilla
Oct 24, 2007 (1:11 pm)
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Replying to: monkeyboy6 (Oct 23, 2007 10:30 am)

Sounds like you need a ground loop isolator.
 
(For example: http://www.amazon.com/Xitel-GLI1-X1-Ground-Loop-Isolator/dp/B00023XDYA)
 
There ARE 3.5 pluz g models available, but they're harder to find.
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ALC by chickenlips
Oct 25, 2007 (4:12 pm)
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My 2008 Mazda3 sTouring has ALC - Automatic Level Control that adjusts the radio volume according to vehicle speed. I've had it on all settings and I notice no difference. Anyone else experience this?
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Text Scroller by dmcg113
Oct 31, 2007 (6:52 am)
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I was wondering if there is any way to automatically scroll through station, artist, and title without manually clicking the button and scrolling to see more characters?
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Re: ALC [chickenlips] by zzoomp09
Nov 04, 2007 (5:36 am)
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Replying to: chickenlips (Oct 25, 2007 4:12 pm)

I'm noticing mine now. When I bought the car, I had the same issue. What I've noticed was that the audio starts to go louder when I hit 25mph or 3rd gear, whichever is first (I have a stick). Then goes louder again at 50mph, or 5th gear, whichever is first again.
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BOSE option and MP3 CDs by gordonwd
Nov 10, 2007 (7:41 pm)
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Our MZ3 Grand Touring will come with the BOSE audio option with 6-CD changer, but the salesman was a bit vague about whether this combo will play MP3 CDs (as opposed to standard audio CDs). There is a separate option for a changer that supports MP3, but it doesn't appear to be quite the same as what comes with the BOSE package.
 
Anyone know if MP3 CDs will play in the BOSE package CD changer?
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Re: BOSE option and MP3 CDs [gordonwd] by roadburner
Nov 14, 2007 (4:30 pm)
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Replying to: gordonwd (Nov 10, 2007 7:41 pm)

Anyone know if MP3 CDs will play in the BOSE package CD changer?
 
According to this official Mazda document, all Mazda 3s built in 1/08 or later will have CD players that will play MP3s. If yours doesn't you can buy a factory changer to replace it for $500. It's really irritating that MP3 capability wasn't standard from the get-go.
 
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i Touring Value by ahightower
Nov 15, 2007 (7:41 pm)
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Replying to: roadburner (Nov 14, 2007 4:30 pm)

Unless I'm mistaken, I think my i touring (built 09/2007) has MP3 capability. I'll have to try.
 
I'm more interested in the i touring value package described above. I will admit that the leather steering wheel and shift knob and color-keyed grill would have been nice to have. I think I prefer 16" tires for comfort and tread life, and I like the woodgrain trim rather than "piano black". Just a little bit of color is nice. But I would have wanted those other additions. I wonder how much they price will change? For only a couple hundred bucks it would have been worth it. Ain't that just the way it goes, as soon as you get your new toy, they come out with the latest version to make you jealous...
 
Does anyone know if there is a way to get the leather steering wheel cover and shift knob aftermarket? Honda sells it for only $75. I would really enjoy that if it's available at all.
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Re: BOSE option and MP3 CDs [roadburner] by gordonwd
Nov 16, 2007 (5:28 am)
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Replying to: roadburner (Nov 14, 2007 4:30 pm)

That's weird. Why would they make so many changes midway thru the '08 model year when they are going to come out with an all-new car (or at least major makeover) for 2009?
 
I'd like to find out more about this, not only because of the MP3 compatibility, but because they also mention the power seat standard in the Grand Touring model. If this is the way they're going to go for what they bring into the U.S., we might wait to get one that's built after Jan. 1. Of course, it looks like that would also mean picking another color, since both Phantom Purple and Phantom Blue are being dropped!
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Re: BOSE option and MP3 CDs [roadburner] by gordonwd
Nov 16, 2007 (11:42 am)
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Replying to: roadburner (Nov 14, 2007 4:30 pm)

Roadburner, since the info in that sheet that you posted may have a serious impact on my car buying plans, I'd like to confirm that these are world-wide, or at least U.S.-specific changes, and that I'm not looking at changes for the Australian market or something . I see that you're U.S.-based, so can I assume that this will apply to cars imported into this country?
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Re: BOSE option and MP3 CDs [gordonwd] by roadburner
Nov 17, 2007 (9:44 am)
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Replying to: gordonwd (Nov 16, 2007 11:42 am)

I obtained the information from a Mazda-specific board that is based in the US. As far as I know, the changes apply to US cars. Note that the document refers to the "Mazdaspeed3". In Europe and Australia the car is called the "MPS 3".

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