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by zoylander
Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:04 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Noise!
Replies: 58
Views: 38838

Re: Noise!

The comment about the music volume is tongue in cheek given the noise issue is one forum members most prolific posting topic and their pet hate. Such it should be taken in good humour. As others have stated the Toyo tyres don't appear to be as bad so those with what appears to be inferior Bridgesto...
by zoylander
Sun Sep 16, 2018 10:18 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Noise!
Replies: 58
Views: 38838

Re: Noise!

I also suffer from tinnitus, so the last thing I need is a noisy car or overly loud music to mask it. My generation also still likes to converse with passengers in a normal tone of voice, often impossible in the CX-3 but always a pleasure in my 1970 Rover 3.5 Litre Coupe. Some years ago there was ta...
by zoylander
Fri Sep 14, 2018 5:28 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Noise!
Replies: 58
Views: 38838

Re: Noise!

I had my first motorway trip Wed evening on the M40 I was travelling at 80 mph and could have done with some ear defenders, the noise is horrendous not sure what the road surfacing was or whether it is the tyres but I wouldn't want to do it for any long trips. Welcome to the stressful noisy world o...
by zoylander
Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:25 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Whats the real MPG
Replies: 21
Views: 14126

Re: Whats the real MPG

On an annual mileage of about 5000 I don't worry too much about MPG, but I am happy that the car stays on the right side of 43, which I think is good for a 2 litre petrol automatic in real world motoring. I might see a marginal improvement by using the i-stop function, but I prefer to decide for mys...
by zoylander
Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:49 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Recommendations for new tyres
Replies: 23
Views: 17181

Re: Recommendations for new tyres

Anything which reduces the high levels of cabin noise and vibration is to be welcomed. I have driven quieter vans. The rock hard Bridgestone Turanzas supplied on my CX-3 still have plenty of tread after 10,500 miles, but when the time comes I will be fitting Michelin Cross Climates and will report ...
by zoylander
Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:42 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Recommendations for new tyres
Replies: 23
Views: 17181

Re: Recommendations for new tyres

Anything which reduces the high levels of cabin noise and vibration is to be welcomed.
The rock hard Bridgestone Turanzas supplied on my CX-3 still have plenty of tread after 10,500 miles, but when the time comes I will be fitting Michelin Cross Climates and will report my findings.
by zoylander
Mon Sep 10, 2018 5:21 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Stopping engine with istop
Replies: 7
Views: 7297

Re: Stopping engine with istop

I disable i-stop as automatically as putting on my seat belt. I find it disconcerting and am sceptical about it's claimed benefits. The button which sets the trip odometer can be rotated to dim the instrument lights at night. I had paint protection applied free of charge to sweeten the deal, but the...
by zoylander
Wed Aug 15, 2018 7:34 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Extended warranty
Replies: 35
Views: 25912

Re: Extended warranty

My warranty and pre-paid service plan both expire next July, so in June I will have the third annual service and the first MoT carried out. That will be the time to discuss extending either or both with the supplying dealer, as I normally keep my cars for 7 or 8 years. I understand that if you produ...
by zoylander
Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:04 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: New motoring offence from the 29th June 2018
Replies: 21
Views: 17503

Re: New motoring offence from the 29th June 2018

Tests already exist but are voluntary, so the more irresponsible cyclists who cause trouble on the roads are unlikely to sign up for them. The Cycling Proficiency Test which many schools used to operate has been superseded by the Bikeability scheme, which has three levels of testing. If this was mad...
by zoylander
Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:29 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: New motoring offence from the 29th June 2018
Replies: 21
Views: 17503

Re: New motoring offence from the 29th June 2018

Following several well publicised fatalities the government is about to outline proposals for a new criminal offence of Causing Death by Dangerous Cycling, which if adopted will carry the same penalties as Causing Death by Dangerous Driving. Needless to say, the cycling lobby is already howling in p...