Article Comments - 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 by Mazdaspeed Accessories

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#13 of 62 Mazdaspeed CAI by networkguy Mar 16, 2008 (7:14 pm)
It may have to wait a bit. On 3/14 Mazda issued a stop sale order-with no explanation-on the CAI to all US dealers. Mine shipped prior to the order but I want to hear the reason before I install it. Yeah, that would make me wonder a bit too. Hopefully it's just an issue for the lawyers and not the engineers. Replies to this message: roadburner (Mar 17, 2008 7:20 am) roadburner (Mar 18, 2008 5:47 pm) roadburner (Mar 20, 2008 4:27 pm) aviboy97 (Mar 20, 2008 6:43 pm) roadburner (Mar 20, 2008 6:57 pm) and 1 more... spid (Apr 09, 2008 6:15 pm) roadburner (Apr 10, 2008 9:54 am)
#14 of 62 Re: Mazdaspeed CAI [networkguy] by roadburner Mar 17, 2008 (7:20 am)
Replying to: networkguy (Mar 16, 2008 7:14 pm) I'll let you know if/when I hear anything else...
#15 of 62 Re: Mazdaspeed CAI [networkguy] by roadburner Mar 18, 2008 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: networkguy (Mar 16, 2008 7:14 pm) Hopefully it's just an issue for the lawyers and not the engineers. A couple of guys on the other Mazda 3 boards are reporting that Mazda is concerned about the fuel trim; it seems that the CAI can cause the motor to run lean and trigger the CEL. A few people think that the problem is caused by the lack of an air straightener upstream from the MAF, which in turn causes the MAF sensor to give a false reading. I believe that the only intakes which have a straightener are the CBE CAI and the Cobb SRI. This is just great. I buy the Mazda CAI to avoid any possibility of a warranty hassle, and now I'm stuck with a fancy paperweight until this gets cleared up. How come Mazda didn't discover this issue during the CARB certification process? Maybe they can correct it with a new ECU map- and the sooner the better... Replies to this message: roadburner (Mar 20, 2008 4:27 pm) aviboy97 (Mar 20, 2008 6:43 pm) roadburner (Mar 20, 2008 6:57 pm) networkguy (Mar 21, 2008 7:53 am) spid (Apr 09, 2008 6:15 pm) roadburner (Apr 10, 2008 9:54 am)
#16 of 62 mazdaspeed cai by katdaddy Mar 20, 2008 (5:23 am)
Any word on when mazda will resume sales on the cai? No one seems to know what is going on.
#17 of 62 Re: Mazdaspeed CAI [roadburner] by roadburner Mar 20, 2008 (4:27 pm)
Replying to: roadburner (Mar 18, 2008 5:47 pm) OK, now I'm hearing that the CAI can cause some cars to run lean off-idle- particularly in colder weather. Not all cars are affected. One source is saying that Mazda will resume selling the CAI but that there will be a re-flash of the ECU to correct the lean condition. Still nothing concrete yet...
#18 of 62 Re: Mazdaspeed CAI [roadburner] by aviboy97 Mar 20, 2008 (6:43 pm)
Replying to: roadburner (Mar 18, 2008 5:47 pm) CP-E also makes a CAI that they call the "X-cel", which they say will never throw a CEL. My buddy has it on his speed6, and has never seen the CEL. Replies to this message: roadburner (Mar 20, 2008 6:57 pm) networkguy (Mar 21, 2008 7:53 am)
#19 of 62 Re: Mazdaspeed CAI [aviboy97] by roadburner Mar 20, 2008 (6:57 pm)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Mar 20, 2008 6:43 pm) CP-E also makes a CAI that they call the "X-cel", which they say will never throw a CEL. My buddy has it on his speed6, and has never seen the CEL. Yes, I mentioned that in an earlier post but stupidly called it the "CBE" . As I understand it the CP-E's air straightener and tubing diameter are the keys to the CP-E's problem free reputation. Actually, I really wanted to go with the Cobb SRI but my dealer-who is excellent in all other respects-doesn't like to see anything that's not OEM or Mazdaspeed on the car. And yes, I know all about Magnuson-Moss... That said, not all MS3s are throwing a CEL with the MS CAI. I don't know what the variable is, and I don't think Mazda does either. The Cobb AP is supposed to come with a map for the MS CAI, but I hear that the AP won't appear until mid to late April. Replies to this message: networkguy (Mar 21, 2008 7:53 am)
#20 of 62 Re: Mazdaspeed CAI [roadburner] by networkguy Mar 21, 2008 (7:53 am)
Replying to: roadburner (Mar 20, 2008 6:57 pm) That said, not all MS3s are throwing a CEL with the MS CAI. I wonder if the cars that do throw a CEL have had the shutter valve/EC update done? My car displayed the CEL a couple of weeks after purchase, when the weather got cold. The dealership did the valve replacement and re-flash before the official recall. I went through this whole winter without any issues. Granted, I don't have any CAI installed.
#21 of 62 2009 Chevy Cobalt SS by aviboy97 Mar 25, 2008 (6:14 am)
Look out Mazda.....looks like Chevy built a serious player here in the compact rocket segment. According to Edmunds, the Cobalt SS is FASTER then the Mazdaspeed3. It raced to 60mph is 5.8 seconds and runs the 1/4 mile in 14 sec flat. I know that there have been numerous reports about the Mazdaspeed3 actually running much better times then those. Mazda advertises 5.4 to 60 and 13.7 in the 1/4 mile. Anyway, looks like the MS3 has a run for it's money. Replies to this message: roadburner (Mar 25, 2008 8:14 am) aviboy97 (Mar 25, 2008 11:40 am)
#22 of 62 Re: 2009 Chevy Cobalt SS [aviboy97] by roadburner Mar 25, 2008 (8:14 am)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Mar 25, 2008 6:14 am) According to Edmunds, the Cobalt SS is FASTER then the Mazdaspeed3. It raced to 60mph is 5.8 seconds and runs the 1/4 mile in 14 sec flat Not to take anything away from Chevrolet's accomplishment, but I'm going to wait and see what kind of numbers Car and Driver posts before I declare the Cobalt SS King of the Hill. Here's their First Drive Review. And I'll note that CD managed to get a 14 second quarter and a 5.4 second 0-60 time out of a MS3 in their May 2007 "Power Toys" comparison test. And if the SS still turns out to be faster? Even better! It just gives Mazda-and other automakers in this market niche-a new target to aim for. Competition ALWAYS improves the breed! Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Mar 25, 2008 11:40 am)