MAZDA 6

[szekt]

I may have no skill to control the brakes. I always trigger the istop if I forget to deactivate it, especially when I stop to engage reverse gear for parking. Habit of pressing hard for complete stop to prevent damage during gear change.

 

Thanks. I just trying to find some excuses to console myself that the pre-FL I got was the better deal.

If the istop kicks in everytime you brake before engaging full reverse to park... seems quite xian... wonder is this just Mazda or the same for other Brand’s as well

[Astralee]

Huh, I didn't say anything about braking slowly. Just echoing what astralee said about managing istop in a safe way is very possible.

 

I think it's enough discussion on the istop now. Shall we move on. Talk about something else, the weather maybe.

Yeah, let's move on, Let's talk abt the Desire package. Close to 2months since I collected the car, but haven receive card. Anyone face similar delays?

[Hobbes187]

Yeah, let's move on, Let's talk abt the Desire package. Close to 2months since I collected the car, but haven receive card. Anyone face similar delays?

Why like that?

 

My SE passed me the box on the day of collection with the membership card, $1k service vouchers and movie tickets inside. Only the Accor hotel membership took one month later to call me.

[wilsonakoto]

Hi Wilson,

 

Sure MAY but there is no such blanket void of warranty .. arguably void some electrical parts but doubt so.

 

Such disable SS module are basically IC controlled module which replace manual pressing of disable SS but more importantly, send back signal to ecu that it is confirmed operation.

 

SS itself damage engine mounts, battery and alternator that may not show up during limited 3 yrs warranty and to me, it is also worthwhile to avoid having to manually disable it every time.

 

Nevertheless, guess ok for most owners to keep do so or simply remove such disable SS module when claiming warranty repair cos unlike ecu tuning, there is no way for Eurokar to tell that you had installed it before.

 

I have done this for qashqai and mon turbo harrier for last 3 yrs.

 

Last but not least, I will rather risk limited warranty void then to risk accident on such recommendation on braking slowing to prevent activating SS .. especially for other innocent drivers on the road behind those who do so ... lol !!

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

 

PS: change rims MAY also void warranty on bearings cos different weight or offset i.e. load even if same weight

Hi Richard,

Thanks for your advise.

Anyway, so far so good I managed to disable it when I start the car every time.

Interior space smaller than my ex-Mazda 6.

Just feel FC little bit high compared to other turbo type with similar HP.

Parked at Carpark looks bigger than Mers C-class hahaha!

[richard_crl032]

If the istop kicks in everytime you brake before engaging full reverse to park... seems quite xian... wonder is this just Mazda or the same for other Brand’s as well

[szekt]

Hi Szekt,

 

Stopstart for typical car will get activated based on key principle that if you do not need charging primarily from alternator to battery and battery being adequately charged to handle low power conditions, it will get activated to save fuel and carbon emission .... not about how you brake and no, it does not kick in every time you brake but there are fuzzy limits that only the respective car designers had decided and can vary a bit.

 

For some car owners that likes their car cool and set to low temperature which forces the electronic to sense that they are in no position to activate Stopstart, it will not do so. You will also find that as the car battery ages i.e. not holding charge as well as brand new, frequency of Stopstart declines.

 

Yes, it is a pain and destructive in our type of city driving in hot tropical weather, wears of engine mounts, starter, battery etc. and get stuffy when aircon compressor switches off with only fan blowing with longer term negative impact to the car performance ... hence I always look for disable module instead of manually disabling EACh time i get into the car and had installed in both non turbo harrier and nissan qashqai 1.2 for the last 2 and 3 years respectively.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

 

 

Hi Hobbes,

 

Thanks for the info and guess some SEs are plain lazy and/or din bother.

 

Will remind my SE to do so on the day of collection.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

Hi Richard,

 

I suppose the “safest” way is to disable the istop manually each time if one does not feel it is too much of a hassle.... just like whenever I start my current car I have to press the touch screen to clear the message that wants me to acknowledge that operating my touch screen when driving is dangerous etc etc

[richard_crl032]

Hi Richard,

 

I suppose the “safest” way is to disable the istop manually each time if one does not feel it is too much of a hassle.... just like whenever I start my current car I have to press the touch screen to clear the message that wants me to acknowledge that operating my touch screen when driving is dangerous etc etc

Edited September 19, 2018 by richard_crl032

[biogenie]

hi all, just wondering if anyone got a good Eurokars SE to recommend. looking more into the Mazda 6 & CX 5. I've met with one recently, but his opening offer to low ball my current car really just made me irritated. so i just want to know if anyone got a direct honest SE to share. cheers

[richard_crl032]

hi all, just wondering if anyone got a good Eurokars SE to recommend. looking more into the Mazda 6 & CX 5. I've met with one recently, but his opening offer to low ball my current car really just made me irritated. so i just want to know if anyone got a direct honest SE to share. cheers

 

Hi Biogenie,

 

Just PMed you mine ... not pushy and even seek his manager approval for extra discount over the weekend in my non trade-in car deal but please check with him on my details.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

 

Edited September 19, 2018 by richard_crl032

[Spurman]

Hi Richard,

Thanks for your advise.

Anyway, so far so good I managed to disable it when I start the car every time.

Interior space smaller than my ex-Mazda 6.

Just feel FC little bit high compared to other turbo type with similar HP.

Parked at Carpark looks bigger than Mers C-class hahaha!

Err merc c class is small sized leh.... around altis jetta elantra k3 sized mah.

[Icedbs]

guys, just to check with you all. I got a quote below for my  Mazda 6 from an external workshop.  Is it reasonable or too much?

 

1) Front Brake pad change + labour = $240

2) Rear brake pad + labour = $205

3) Supply and install valve cover gasket = $100

4) Supply and Install fan belt = $168

5) Front  left drive shaft cover (inner & outer) = $200

 

Is the above reasonable? 

Edited September 19, 2018 by Icedbs

[Surferguy1978]

If the istop kicks in everytime you brake before engaging full reverse to park... seems quite xian... wonder is this just Mazda or the same for other Brand’s as well

[ER-3682]

guys, just to check with you all. I got a quote below for my  Mazda 6 from an external workshop.  Is it reasonable or too much?

 

1) Front Brake pad change + labour = $240

2) Rear brake pad + labour = $205

3) Supply and install valve cover gasket = $100

4) Supply and Install fan belt = $168

5) Front  left drive shaft cover (inner & outer) = $200

 

Is the above reasonable? 

Nooo......too Expensive for the brakes.

[jiakliaobee]

Has anyone had any luck in replacing the entire oem headlamp module found on the standard trim with a oem headlamp module on the executive trim? The standard has orange halogen DRL together with LED headlight while executive is full LED angel eye style

 

Is it a plug and play solution or are the wire jacks all different requiring extra wires or additional modifications?

[Icedbs]

Nooo......too Expensive for the brakes.

 

Thanks I thought so too. I used to service at AD only and I don't recall brake pads being so expensive.

 

How come outside workshop more expensive

Edited September 19, 2018 by Icedbs

[Hobbes187]

Has anyone had any luck in replacing the entire oem headlamp module found on the standard trim with a oem headlamp module on the executive trim? The standard has orange halogen DRL together with LED headlight while executive is full LED angel eye style

 

Is it a plug and play solution or are the wire jacks all different requiring extra wires or additional modifications?

Not sure about wiring but I don't think it will be cheap to begin with. U might be better off buying executive trim and get all the other features...

[richard_crl032]

Not sure about wiring but I don't think it will be cheap to begin with. U might be better off buying executive trim and get all the other features...

Hi Hobbes/Jiakliaobee,

 

Indeed ... moreover, it is not lta friendly and while non issue in 1st 3 yrs without inspection and little risk of failing inspection, it will be a major hassle to remove and reinstall.

 

Not familiar yet with mazda 6 but cannot just easily swap (remove) the halogen bulbs with sgd100-150 led ones ? Think the "eagle eyes" are just plastic reflective tracks and not another typical aftermkt ring led filament right ??

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Edited September 20, 2018 by richard_crl032

[kykh]

Saw a one-star review in Sgcarmart for Mazda 6, due to the poor service at TEK. Wonder who this is, if true, pls post footage of TEK mishandling your car during servicing, driving really fast, going over humps without slowing down etc

 

I’m sure we all want to see it and will support you. TEK doesn’t deserve good publicity if they treat our cars like dirt during servicing

Similar encounter was posted on Mazda Singapore's Facebook page, and even damages were found by the owner on his Mazda 6 after 10K servicing at TEK: