Post a picture of your MAZDASPEED3

[barod60]

can someone show me how to post full size pic.

[goldwing2000]

You have to host it on an external web site and then post a link with image tags.

[mazda3zoom]

sok07 - Your car looks hott, it looks lower then mine. What springs do you ahve on that? The spoiler looks good and i love the white on this car. You should take off the side moldings, IMO it makes the car look 10 times better. (thumb)

EDIT- just realized you have the 18" RX-8 wheels. looks good man.

[mazda3zoom]

can someone show me how to post full size pic.


Yeah what goldwing said. This website always works for me, except after you upload the pics i dont ever know which link to copy and paste to make it show up right.

www.imageshack.us

[sok07]

... except after you upload the pics i dont ever know which link to copy and paste to make it show up right.

Heh...when you said that I decided that I should double check the hyperlinks to the full-size view to the pictures that I posted on the previous page. Lo and behold, my links had an extra http:// tag on there :). Anyhow, all is fixed now.

[know_no_limits]

hi this is my baby

click (http://www.cardomain.com/ride/686402)


The custom Sub box is sweet...

[GrayZoom]

Hmm...I've never posted any pictures of my car here. That's odd. Well, here are some for you guys.

http://i3.tinypic.com/vsksww.jpg

http://i3.tinypic.com/vskup3.jpg

[three]

Whatcha think of mine??

[bbrich57]

Hmm...I've never posted any pictures of my car here. That's odd. Well, here are some for you guys.
Nice!! I love the wheels. Bet they'd look GREAT on a "Rally White" car too. (sssh) :D
What is the weight and offset of those?

[GrayZoom]

Nice!! I love the wheels. Bet they'd look GREAT on a "Rally White" car too. (sssh) :D
What is the weight and offset of those?

Thanks. :) I think they would look great on just about any color.

I'm not sure of the weight...they were on the car when I bought it. I do believe they are close to stock in wieght. The offset is 48 (17 x 7.5) on 225/45-17's.

[bdd]

Just lowered mine this weekend. Man is it a HUGE difference!

http://www.mygarbonzo.com/Lowered/Lowered.JPG
http://www.mygarbonzo.com/Lowered/Lowered%20(10).JPG
http://www.mygarbonzo.com/Lowered/Lowered%20(3).JPG

[MASTERNC]

Here's a shot of mine.

[Gambino]

bdd - not sure how i feel about the front lower grill, but the car looks great still!

[bdd]

bdd - not sure how i feel about the front lower grill, but the car looks great still!


Thanks!

yeah .. that grille wasn't what I expected .. but once I got it on, it kind of grew on me .. plus I really didn't like the cheap plastic looking honey comb .. still keeping my eye open, but this one will do for a while.

[Gambino]

Thanks!

yeah .. that grille wasn't what I expected .. but once I got it on, it kind of grew on me .. plus I really didn't like the cheap plastic looking honey comb .. still keeping my eye open, but this one will do for a while.
yeah, I am was thinking about doing something to make my FMIC more noticable, but I think it will be fine through the stock grille

speaking of which, if you havent seen the threads on the development of this kit.......
http://i1.tinypic.com/xkn5t3.jpg

[barod60]

lets try again

[ZoomVT]

i like the drop bbd, what springs did you use?
i do like the grill actually, anything better than the ugly plastic honeycomb. where did you get it?

Phil, you should just remove the lower grill and let the IC shine through.

[bdd]

i like the drop bbd, what springs did you use?

I got the Eibach Pro-Kit and also put on the Eibach camber kit.


i do like the grill actually, anything better than the ugly plastic honeycomb. where did you get it?

I got it from http://stores.ebay.com/California-Auto-Performance-Online . I guess there are different models between the hatch and the sedan. I just emailed them and Brent made sure I got the right one.


Phil, you should just remove the lower grill and let the IC shine through.

I agree .. that thing looks really nice coming through there, just not sure how the front would look empty.

[Gambino]

Phil, you should just remove the lower grill and let the IC shine through.
I had the lower grille off once to do the test fit for my body kit. If I remember correctly, there are big pieces for the grille to clip into that look really funny with nothing clipped in them. I will try anyway

[sok07]

Update w/ just a little gallery (25 pics) from a few weekends ago...

http://www.eng.uah.edu/~chhittd/Mazda3s_test/previews/Apr27_2006_preview.gif (http://www.eng.uah.edu/~chhittd/Mazda3s_test/Apr27_2006)

[bdd]

I really love the RX-8 wheels on the white car. Do believe I will be doing the same after I get done with finishing my basement. That is sucking my funds for the time being.

[Solo2Protege]

with stock wheels

http://www.imazda.com/mazdaracer/Mazda3/Gallery/33.jpg

http://www.imazda.com/mazdaracer/Mazda3/Gallery/10.jpg

http://www.imazda.com/mazdaracer/Mazda3/Gallery/21.jpg




with not so stock wheels

http://www.imazda.com/mazdaracer/Mazda3/Wheels/3-12-06__1.jpg

http://www.imazda.com/mazdaracer/Mazda3/Wheels/3-12-06__2.jpg

http://www.imazda.com/mazdaracer/Mazda3/Wheels/3-12-06__4.jpg

[Lord_Nycon]

mine before the window tint
V

[mikem3]

This is my M3 with G Games sidewinder 17x7 wheels (48mm offset) with Kumho ECSTA 225/45-17 tires and Progress Springs

http://f5.putfile.com/5/14222061838.jpg
http://f5.putfile.com/6/15422112982.jpg
http://f5.putfile.com/5/14708563172.jpg
http://f5.putfile.com/5/14222054813.jpg
http://f5.putfile.com/5/14222050819.jpg
http://f5.putfile.com/6/15422141011.jpg
http://f5.putfile.com/6/15422143888.jpg
http://f5.putfile.com/5/14222075593.jpg

[mattness138]

HEEEEEEEEELPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEAAAASSEE!!!!! i bought a '04 Mazda3 and I don't know what to do since it's AT. I don't like AT's, everytime i'm coming to a stop i look for the clutch and wander why the shifter feels so wierd (pissed)
I had a 2003 PR5 before that and it was pretty sweet besides that whoever had it before me prolly never did an oil change, abused the little. 2.0 pretty fucking bad and grinded the shit out of every single gear [including reverse...dumbass] ANYWAY, i want to nkow if it's possible for me to become friends with the 3's AT? I know it's tectronic but it's still not the same...not even close. Oh and one last thing, Injen RD or Fujita F5? and are they both 2-piece [so i can calm my paranoid ass about hydro-locking my engine and put an aem air bypass valve on] and what do you guys think of motegis on it? Anyway, here are the pics

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b204/mattness138/Protege5/DSCF0733.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b204/mattness138/Protege5/DSCF0732.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b204/mattness138/Protege5/DSCF0736.jpg
LOVED THOSE TIRES!!!!!!!!!!
...if it only wouldn't have been in such a bad shape =(

but here's my new gurl
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b204/mattness138/Mazda3/DSCF0789.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b204/mattness138/Mazda3/DSCF0785.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b204/mattness138/Mazda3/DSCF0786.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b204/mattness138/Mazda3/DSCF0783.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b204/mattness138/Mazda3/DSCF0788.jpg

haven't done anything to the car so far.....I tried to put on a cone filter until i get a CAI which should be as soon as possible but it wouldn't crank due to the MAF i believe....fuckin AT

[stuckclboy]

sounds like you need to trade it in for a stick, but even it has a MAF.

My newest pic
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/791000-791999/791723_86_full.jpg

[mattness138]

sounds like you need to trade it in for a stick, but even it has a MAF.

My newest pic
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/791000-791999/791723_86_full.jpg

the MAF is a pain since it's sitting in the air box instead of being on the air pipe..thing. Is there a way to put on a cone filter until i get my intake? and also are fujita and injen both 2 piece? i don't know which one to get since i'm planning on putting an AEM air bypass valve on it...it'd be awesome to hear your opinion on it. oh and what do you htink of the motegis on it?

[goldwing2000]

AEM Bypass Valve is a waste of money. They dry out, disintegrate and get sucked into your intake.

Just don't drive through any lakes and you'll be fine. If you're that worried about it, use an SRI instead of a CAI.

[mattness138]

AEM Bypass Valve is a waste of money. They dry out, disintegrate and get sucked into your intake.

Just don't drive through any lakes and you'll be fine. If you're that worried about it, use an SRI instead of a CAI.

they disintergrate and get sucked into my intake? well fuck that, thanks a lot. Would an SRI be as effifient as a CAI though?i nkow it's only like 3-5 ponys a the most with stock everything else but wouldn't it suck hot air in from around the engine bay?

Oh and for now i opened the stock air box a little bit, i'm not gonna screw anything up that way, am i? you nkow, rain and dust and stuff like that. it's basically just like a quarter inch open on all sides

[stuckclboy]

AEM Bypass Valve is a waste of money. They dry out, disintegrate and get sucked into your intake.

Just don't drive through any lakes and you'll be fine. If you're that worried about it, use an SRI instead of a CAI.

I agree, i have driven in some realy heavy down pours with no problems, just miss the large deep puddles. and for a cone fillter with the MAF you would have to make some bracket to hold it in a tube kinda like the CAI do and the SRI. basicaly a custom SRI

[mattness138]

I agree, i have driven in some realy heavy down pours with no problems, just miss the large deep puddles. and for a cone fillter with the MAF you would have to make some bracket to hold it in a tube kinda like the CAI do and the SRI. basicaly a custom SRI

I don't want to mess with the stock parts and lose money in case I decide to swap it out for something else so I think i'll just suffer with the electric razor sound for now...sounds a little better though since i spread the air box a little

[stuckclboy]

I don't want to mess with the stock parts and lose money in case I decide to swap it out for something else so I think i'll just suffer with the electric razor sound for now...sounds a little better though since i spread the air box a little

I know a few people just take off all the platic leading up to the air box and use a drop in K&N, just an idea if you don't want to buy a CAI.

[mattness138]

I know a few people just take off all the platic leading up to the air box and use a drop in K&N, just an idea if you don't want to buy a CAI.

what's a drop in? like the flat type of filter? and you mean getting rid of the bottom part of the air box and somehow taping the filter to the top part of the air box...right?

...or do you think i could put a hole in the top of the cone filter and secure the MAF in there and just let the temp. sonsor dangle around in the coolest spot? ....nvm too much work

SO WHAT ARE THE TOP CHOICES FOR SHORT RAMS/COLD AIRS ON THE MARKET FOR THE MAZDA3???
or have yhou guys had any problems with any of em?

[stuckclboy]

what's a drop in? like the flat type of filter? and you mean getting rid of the bottom part of the air box and somehow taping the filter to the top part of the air box...right?

...or do you think i could put a hole in the top of the cone filter and secure the MAF in there and just let the temp. sonsor dangle around in the coolest spot? ....nvm too much work

SO WHAT ARE THE TOP CHOICES FOR SHORT RAMS/COLD AIRS ON THE MARKET FOR THE MAZDA3???
or have yhou guys had any problems with any of em?

Yea a K&N flat filter, and no leave the air box alone, there is a plastic tube runing into the bottom were the air comes in to the box some peole have removed that saying its is restrictive, but i don't remember if there were any problems with that. here is a pick of the removed part
http://www3.telus.net/jasoncheung/InjenCAI/CIMG1053.jpg

as for CAI i love my AEM, just wish i had the new filter that does not use oil. Might be ordering one of them. if i got something different i would have got an injen CAI. but hell you could get the mazda speed one (just like the aem but comes with a shield to "help" block water and have the dealer install it might help retain the warenty???
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g81/keisukeMamoru86/The%20Car/mazdaspeed%20cold%20air%20intake/DSC00464.jpg

[hyck]

Here are few pics of my baby ..(bow)

[mattness138]

Yea a K&N flat filter, and no leave the air box alone, there is a plastic tube runing into the bottom were the air comes in to the box some peole have removed that saying its is restrictive, but i don't remember if there were any problems with that. here is a pick of the removed part
http://www3.telus.net/jasoncheung/InjenCAI/CIMG1053.jpg

as for CAI i love my AEM, just wish i had the new filter that does not use oil. Might be ordering one of them. if i got something different i would have got an injen CAI. but hell you could get the mazda speed one (just like the aem but comes with a shield to "help" block water and have the dealer install it might help retain the warenty???
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g81/keisukeMamoru86/The%20Car/mazdaspeed%20cold%20air%20intake/DSC00464.jpg


hell yeah, thanks!!! i figured i'll go with the AEM and just get a bypass valve to calm my ass about hydro-locking my engine, it gets scary here in GA when it starts raining...puddles everywhere, almost like little lakes. But let me guess, the aem filter with oil helps keeping the moisture away from being sucked in, right? Why do you wanna go with a regular one though?

[stuckclboy]

hell yeah, thanks!!! i figured i'll go with the AEM and just get a bypass valve to calm my ass about hydro-locking my engine, it gets scary here in GA when it starts raining...puddles everywhere, almost like little lakes. But let me guess, the aem filter with oil helps keeping the moisture away from being sucked in, right? Why do you wanna go with a regular one though?

Well all their new CAI come with a filter that does not use oil, the problem that can happen with an oiled filter is if you over oil it and that gets sucked up the intake to were the mass air flow sesor is it can mess it up. so AEM came up with a filter that needs no oil but still can be cleaned.

[SPORTIF]

Here's my '04 three sitting on 18's


http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/3931/frankscarpw2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[mattness138]

hmmm nice, i knew it would look awesome an black wheels...gotta have the chrome lip though. Looks awesome =)

[mattness138]

Well all their new CAI come with a filter that does not use oil, the problem that can happen with an oiled filter is if you over oil it and that gets sucked up the intake to were the mass air flow sesor is it can mess it up. so AEM came up with a filter that needs no oil but still can be cleaned.

awesome!!! thanks for all the info, i guess i'll be ordering mine once i get everything squared out with Mitch [protege5online] about the cancelled injen for the p5. okay one last questoin [soory], what do you htink about those motegis? it already came on them and since i didn't pick them i can't decide whether i really like them or not. or what's your opinion on motegis on a 3 overall?

[jbass]

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/650000-650999/650477_53_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/650000-650999/650477_54_full.jpg

(drive2)

[NOmz3]

What's up guys, I'm new to the forum, but not the car. I've actually had it for about 2 years now, got it in 04 and got to a slow start on modding, thank hurricane katrina for that. Anyways, here she is. Hope ya'll like it.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/rpswanso/IMAG0045.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/rpswanso/IMAG0046.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/rpswanso/IMAG0047.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/rpswanso/IMAG0038.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/rpswanso/IMAG0044.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/rpswanso/IMAG0049.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/rpswanso/IMAG0050.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/rpswanso/IMAG0051.jpg

No engine bay shots yet, when my camera comes back from my friend's shop i'll snap a few for ya'll.

[NZ_Mazda3]

They finally arrived in my country & I am the first person to own one. What do you guys think?

http://www.oncall.co.nz/Car/mps_01.jpg
http://www.oncall.co.nz/Car/mps_02.jpg
http://www.oncall.co.nz/Car/mps_03.jpg
http://www.oncall.co.nz/Car/mps_04.jpg
http://www.oncall.co.nz/Car/mps_05.jpg
http://www.oncall.co.nz/Car/mps_07.jpg
http://www.oncall.co.nz/Car/mps_09.jpg

[JohnnyChan]

Congrats & welcome, That's a beautiful ride.

[dread]

nice pics man, you should post a review of how you like it. I love that color wish we were getting it here in the U.S.

[bdd]

that truely is a beautiful color blue. I want one!!!!!!

[NZ_Mazda3]

nice pics man, you should post a review of how you like it. I love that color wish we were getting it here in the U.S.

Thanks, I will post a review once I have some time, probably over the weekend. What colour are you guys getting? We have a choice of 4; True Red, Cosmic Blue Mica, Aurora Blue Mica, Black Mica. Also when are they being released there?

[dread]

we get the same colors as you except aurora blue is replaced with sunlit silver. I would take aurora blue if we had it but I think I am going to go with sunlit silver or cosmic blue. I think silver shows the lines of the car well. My dealer told me he will have them in mid september.

[We Are Ninja]

@NZ Mazda3: Congratulations; your car looks awesome. Now break it in and enjoy the crap out of it. :)

[brettjay]

slammed & new wheels

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/brettjay/M32006-08-0800006.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/brettjay/m3office.jpg

[bbrich57]

Thanks, I will post a review once I have some time, probably over the weekend. What colour are you guys getting? We have a choice of 4; True Red, Cosmic Blue Mica, Aurora Blue Mica, Black Mica. Also when are they being released there?

B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l~!~!~! CONGRATS, Man!!
The wing and the wheels I'm STILL not quite feeling, but I'd settle for them to get the rest!
And, I too wish we were getting Aurora Blue (much like winning blue) as an alternative to the Cosmic, or the Sunlight Silver.
Move that intercooler to the front lower grille! (lol)
Why aren't they (Mazda) offering any special colors (Spicy Orange, Copper Red, SOLAR Yellow,) ya' know something a little different and exciting? Red, black, silver and a dull, boring blue.... BLAH!!!! Even Rally White would give a good grounding to start something with. Just ask me!! (poke)

[bbrich57]

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/650000-650999/650477_53_full.jpg



A picture is worth a thousand words, huh? WOW!!! How did I miss THIS before. (peep)
I'm sure your wallet is lighter, but I also bet you've always got a smile on your face too. (rlaugh)
Good work, Man! I, for one, am envious.
One thing though... You might wanna replace that stupid plastic post for the engine cover w/a 6mm (?) nut instead.

[jbiird317]

They finally arrived in my country & I am the first person to own one. What do you guys think?



I know you said you will post a review, but since I am slated to get mine in september, im impatient and I have a few questions...what do you think of the clutch? I know that the clutch in the mazdaspeed6 was really touchy and much different from that in the normal 3. Since you have both a 3 and 3mps, what are the differences? Thanks!

[JoSHMaN]

Here are some recent pics of my car, mostly stock still.
I've got a shark fin antenna coming, hopefully tint soon.

http://www.giannipc.com/josh/cars/maz/8-7-06/DSC00362.jpg

http://www.giannipc.com/josh/cars/maz/8-7-06/DSC00363.jpg

http://www.giannipc.com/josh/cars/maz/8-7-06/DSC00364.jpg

http://www.giannipc.com/josh/cars/maz/8-7-06/DSC00365.jpg

http://www.giannipc.com/josh/cars/maz/8-7-06/DSC00366.jpg

[bbrich57]

Here are some recent pics of my car, mostly stock still.
I've got a shark fin antenna coming, hopefully tint soon.


Nice.
I like the yellow fogs. You should look into the blue RockBlockers for the heads. That would look sweet.
I'm also jealous of the roof.
Is it auto or stick?
A little color correction of the pics (back to red. Back off the orange and blue) would make it look even nicer.

[JoSHMaN]

Actually I do have blue rockblockers on the headlights, it's hard to tell. Yeah the color isnt quite right in the pics. I just installed my shark fin antenna, I'll post more pics when I can, oh and its an auto.


Nice.
I like the yellow fogs. You should look into the blue RockBlockers for the heads. That would look sweet.
I'm also jealous of the roof.
Is it auto or stick?
A little color correction of the pics (back to red. Back off the orange and blue) would make it look even nicer.

[bbrich57]

Actually I do have blue rockblockers on the headlights, it's hard to tell. Yeah the color isnt quite right in the pics. I just installed my shark fin antenna, I'll post more pics when I can, oh and its an auto.

WOW!! I was wondering about that. It looks like the heads are kinda' blue but...?
Here's the deal: It topped out @ 104.5* today here in Texas land, which means that I don't go outside unless the house is on fire... or I'm coming home from work. :D
So, I took the liberty (and I have a soft spot for Velo Red Mica 3's) of playing w/your pics.
Link: http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/bbrich57/Virgin1/JoSHMANs%20Velo%20Red%20HB/?sc=1&multi=2&addtype=local&media=image
In the second pic, (see below) I superimposed my own blue RockBlocker heads on top of yours. That's a 100% overlay, BTW. See what you think.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/bbrich57/Virgin1/JoSHMANs%20Velo%20Red%20HB/JoSHMAN2.jpg

As a point of reference, mine w/the RockBlockers, and the picture I took them from for yours:

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/bbrich57/Virgin1/Picture003W.jpg

[H00km3Up]

looks like my car! (sssh)


Except for the RX8 wheels of course!! (10)

sup man like the rx8 rims been contemplating a set my self but i was worried about the fittment issues. does it rub in the rear? did you need spacers? how is the clearence from the innerwheelwell! late

[Kuro3]

Bbrich57, how did you paint that mazda logo that copper color? That looks friggin sweet

[bbrich57]

Bbrich57, how did you paint that mazda logo that copper color? That looks friggin sweet

Thanks Kuro3! All my badges have been that way for a while now.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/bbrich57/Virgin1/CIMG0030W.jpg

I used red Metal-Cast paint. But be forewarned, if you are gonna do it. Prepare for frequent repaints/touch-ups to keep it looking good.... especially in the front. The good news is that the more you do it, the less you need to. The Texas summer sun fades red pretty quickly and stones/bugs/road debris doesn't help either.
I'm on my second full spray job and had to touch up twice before that. I completely gave up on the front plate surround and just took it off.

[sanblaster]

Very nice. There are a lot of nice looking mazda 3's in this thread. My next car will be a white 3 with the sports package. Never liked white and have seen two in the last week and they look sharp and now I want one but new townhome owns me.

[bbrich57]

Very nice. There are a lot of nice looking mazda 3's in this thread. My next car will be a white 3 with the sports package. Never liked white and have seen two in the last week and they look sharp and now I want one but new townhome owns me.

Mine was supposed to be either Rally White, or my first choice, Solar Yellow. My wife HATES yellow cars and the only one in the area (end of the model year) was an Auto w/leather and I didn't want either.
Since white is a value not a color, it does offer you a lot of choices for personalizing it. And I do think the 3's look good in white too. I believe it helps to bring out the lines of the car better. Plus, there don't seem to be that many out there so you don't see yourself coming and going all the time. Titanium Gray comes to mind. No offense TG drivers. (Two of my buds own Tit Grays.)
But I like the Rally White better than the Whitewater Pearl.
My co-worker has an MPV in WWP (she bought it after I was so happy w/my 3) and it really looks like crap unless it's really clean and the sun is shining on it. Then it looks good, but I wouldn't pay another $200 for it.
If I had to choose an available color right now, I don't know what I'd end up with. My three favorites have all been replaced... Rally White, Solar Yellow and Velocity Red!

[bbrich57]

Bbrich57, how did you paint that mazda logo that copper color? That looks friggin sweet

Morristown!! You're from Morristown, NJ? I'm originally from Easton, Pa. Small world.....
:D

[Kuro3]

Morristown!! You're from Morristown, NJ? I'm originally from Easton, Pa. Small world.....
:D


Awesome, easton ain't too far off, man. Where are you now?

I love the 5dr in white, but I like 4dr in black better. Has that paint held up in snow yet at all?

[bbrich57]

Awesome, easton ain't too far off, man. Where are you now?

I love the 5dr in white, but I like 4dr in black better. Has that paint held up in snow yet at all?
Nope! Not far at all.
I've been in the greater Austin, TX area now since March of '95.
We took my 3 up there last fall and it snowed several times. The worst was on the day we were leaving for home... of course. I still had the BadYears on. THAT was fun... NOT!!
We've recently lost one of ours to you guys up there. Perhaps you know Kodiac 3, Sean? Now in Flemington.

[Kuro3]

We've recently lost one of ours to you guys up there. Perhaps you know Kodiac 3, Sean? Now in Flemington.



Nope, I haven't met any of the forum members in person yet. I keep on meaning to get to the Jersey meets, but stuff keeps conflicting. Maybe at the end of the month.

[rbmazda3]

sup man like the rx8 rims been contemplating a set my self but i was worried about the fittment issues. does it rub in the rear? did you need spacers? how is the clearence from the innerwheelwell! late
no fitment issues at all. matter of fact, probably the best fitment for our cars with the 50mm offset of the RX8 wheels. i've got the sportline kit and have zero rubbing.

[jbiird317]

Morristown!! You're from Morristown, NJ? I'm originally from Easton, Pa. Small world.....
:D


haha wow, too bad your in texas now, cuz im originally from Nazareth PA...VERY small world

[bbrich57]

Ah Nazareth.... Home of the Martin Guitar and the Andrettis.
I grew up 10 miles away in Martins Creek. Visited Martin several times, including having my own worked on in the old building downtown.
A nephew and his wife are living there now. We were just there last fall when we visited.
I don't know about all of it's politics these days, but that is one pretty (re: picturesque) little town.
And you're up for an MS3 too, I see!! Wish I were there.... Very Cool!! Good luck, Man... and watch out for the po-po. They'll be watching for you.

[jbiird317]

Ah Nazareth.... Home of the Martin Guitar and the Andrettis.
I grew up 10 miles away in Martins Creek. Visited Martin several times, including having my own worked on in the old building downtown.
A nephew and his wife are living there now. We were just there last fall when we visited.
I don't know about all of it's politics these days, but that is one pretty (re: picturesque) little town.
And you're up for an MS3 too, I see!! Wish I were there.... Very Cool!! Good luck, Man... and watch out for the po-po. They'll be watching for you.



yeah yeah, my friend sands guitars at martin... and yes ms3 comes in mid-sept... lets hope those po-pos stay away

[bbrich57]

(fingers crossed. :D )

[brettjay]

(first)

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/brettjay/2006_0816dads0008.jpg

[beyond2k]

My new Copper Mazda bought in June. Havent really done too much to it but heres what I did:

Tint
Pinstriping (freehand paint)
New Wheels and Tires (Kumho)
Alpine CDA-9815 CD/MP3 HU,
Boston Acoustics RX87 5"x7" Coaxial Speakers-rear,
Boston Acoustics FS80 5"x7" Component System-front,
JL Audio 250/1 Amp,
JL Audio 300/4 Amp,
Alpine SBR-122CR 12" Compound Reflex Subwoofer Box

Thats about it for this summer.

Let me know what you all think. Thanks!

http://www.greatlook.com/auctions/mazda/images/DSCF0017.jpg

http://www.greatlook.com/auctions/mazda/images/DSCF0019.jpg

http://www.greatlook.com/auctions/mazda/images/DSCF0021.jpg

http://www.greatlook.com/auctions/mazda/images/DSCF0025.jpg

http://www.greatlook.com/auctions/mazda/images/DSCF0028.jpg

http://www.greatlook.com/auctions/mazda/images/DSCF0023.jpg

[bbrich57]

'Looks GOOD!! Keep it up, Beyond2k!
Though I have bought into the current gunmetal finish wheels trend, and would do that to my white, I really like the silver wheels on your CR.
The striping looks good too.
Time for an exhaust... and paint those calipers. I couldn't tell you exactly why, but BLUE comes to mind

(rlaugh) (rlaugh) (rlaugh)

[Kansei]

hand painted pinstripe? did you do that yourself? If so, that's amazing talent! I'm not usualyl a fan of pinstriping but it flows well with the car and doesn't stand out a ton. bravo!

[beyond2k]

Pinstriping was done by this guy:

http://www.dansignman.com

He's local and does a lot of race cars, he's been doing this for years. And yes, he uses no taping at all, its all done freehand.

Thanks for the compliments.

[mazda guy]

2006 Mazda 3 GT with GFX package

[three]

What you guys think of my latest edition?

[s-words]

i have eibach springs that are sitting in my garage can't find someone to put them on reasonably priced, anyone near columbus?

http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/1962/cimg1805sq0yu5.jpg

[sandmanVQ]

Very nice looking 3's. I also want to participate, but I dont have a 3. I DID take a pic of one badass 3 thogh. Here it is.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/ghostp5/Moroso%20Sport%20Compact%20Nationals/moroso009.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b368/ghostp5/Moroso%20Sport%20Compact%20Nationals/moroso010.jpg

[keleko]

no fitment issues at all. matter of fact, probably the best fitment for our cars with the 50mm offset of the RX8 wheels. i've got the sportline kit and have zero rubbing.

lowered?
if so, rubbing?

just added RX-8 wheels/tires to mine

[bbrich57]

2006 Mazda 3 GT with GFX package
Forgive my ignorance, but what IS a GFX package?

[ZoomVT]

Girl Friend eXperience....
anyone? anyone?

[rbmazda3]

lowered?
if so, rubbing?

just added RX-8 wheels/tires to mine
Slammed with Eibach Sportlines and no rubbing whatsoever. :)

[Mazda3Driver]

This is my 2005 3, just a couple Mazda interior acc. and a Borla exhaust so far.


89150 8914989151

[keleko]

Slammed with Eibach Sportlines and no rubbing whatsoever. :)

you have stock rx-8 tires as well or are they lower profile?

mine are stock rx-8 rims and tires (235-45r18) and it really looks that if i put the h-techs on, there's gonna be rubbing

i think i need to go lower profile anyway, as the gearing ratios have changed now (+2 overall) and my car is *STUPIDLY* slower on launch now, and i'm getting worse gas mileage

i mighta screwed up here by putting them on... :(

[bbrich57]

Girl Friend eXperience....
anyone? anyone?

You CAN'T be serious. You've gotta' be messin' with me, right? Is that really what GFX means?

[jbiird317]

You CAN'T be serious. You've gotta' be messin' with me, right? Is that really what GFX means?


im gonna guess it means ground effects... but girlfriend experience could be right.......haha

[rbmazda3]

you have stock rx-8 tires as well or are they lower profile?

mine are stock rx-8 rims and tires (235-45r18) and it really looks that if i put the h-techs on, there's gonna be rubbing

i think i need to go lower profile anyway, as the gearing ratios have changed now (+2 overall) and my car is *STUPIDLY* slower on launch now, and i'm getting worse gas mileage

i mighta screwed up here by putting them on... :(
Way wrong tire size dude. 225/40/18 = same as stock 17 wheel tire combo.

[sh1bb69]

here is my Mazda3 :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/sh1bby69/IMG_4328.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/sh1bby69/IMG_4332.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/sh1bby69/IMG_4338.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/sh1bby69/IMG_4339.jpg

[ZoomVT]

holy shit man; thats tight.
very nice looking ride.
well done.

[ZoomVT]

I have some new pics of my car here. I am sorry for the wuality. i am horrible at taking pics.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/ZoomVT/DSCN2071.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/ZoomVT/DSCN2072.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/ZoomVT/DSCN2073.jpg

This is with my roommates Legacy GT
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/ZoomVT/DSCN2074.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/ZoomVT/DSCN2075.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/ZoomVT/DSCN2076.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/ZoomVT/DSCN2077.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k197/ZoomVT/DSCN2078.jpg

[altspace]

Everything else looks tight, but the rear looks like it's dragging ass.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/sh1bby69/IMG_4332.jpg

[sh1bb69]

Everything else looks tight, but the rear looks like it's dragging ass.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/sh1bby69/IMG_4332.jpg


haha that is what everyone says! haha it's ok I like big asses!

[racerboy777]

Heres a dark pics, just installed my HALO's last night, well worht the effort.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/racerboy777/Mazda3/DSC01230.jpg

[bbrich57]

Lookin' GOOD!! Those are some bright DDE's ya' got ther'. (Or was it a long exposure?) What's the rest of 'er look like? Show us! This is a post yer picture thread.

[racerboy777]

Lookin' GOOD!! Those are some bright DDE's ya' got ther'. (Or was it a long exposure?) What's the rest of 'er look like? Show us! This is a post yer picture thread.


True true, the HALO are actually pretty bright themselves. Will get more pics up soon, just want to get the right amount of light in the shot!

[nondual]

nice pics man, you should post a review of how you like it. I love that color wish we were getting it here in the U.S.
Me too :(

[racerboy777]

Here is another pic, a close of the headlamp itself.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/racerboy777/Mazda3/ddga.jpg

[nondual]

I love a car with...um...perky headlights....

Yeah.....

The same way I love a girl with really big..





















ideas!

[eurotuner]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/hatallas/wall/DSCN0575Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/hatallas/wall/DSCN0568Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/hatallas/wall/DSCN0519-1.jpg

[nondual]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p25/nondual/Threequarters.jpg

[Fuchs]

Slammed with Eibach Sportlines and no rubbing whatsoever. :)

I would love to lower my brand new 3 but I'm worried about winter... anyone still able to get around with the car lowered that much and getting 4+ inches of snow? Or are you guys all switching out rims for a winter set?

[Kansei]

I would love to lower my brand new 3 but I'm worried about winter... anyone still able to get around with the car lowered that much and getting 4+ inches of snow? Or are you guys all switching out rims for a winter set?

My car is lowered 2 inches and I get around just fine in the winter. Do the roads ever really get more than 4 inches of snow without being plowed? Like if you want to be out driving during the heart of a crazy blizzard, then it may not be a good idea.

[mike son]

anyone got a pic of a sunlight silver 3s with a cf grill? im thinking about buying one from kgsengineering. sorry to go off topic. my cars in my avatar. too lazy to go to upload...

[Fuchs]

My car is lowered 2 inches and I get around just fine in the winter. Do the roads ever really get more than 4 inches of snow without being plowed? Like if you want to be out driving during the heart of a crazy blizzard, then it may not be a good idea.

I'm in Michigan so...yeah sometimes ;)

I had a wrx with snow tires, and going from that to this car will be night and day.. I had the wrx lowered but I'm scared to do it in this just because of lack of traction. I already notice the lack of grip when pulling out into traffic in wet conditions. Just curious what it would be like lowered and with snow.. just kind of scares me.

[goldwing2000]

I'm in Michigan so...yeah sometimes ;)

I had a wrx with snow tires, and going from that to this car will be night and day.. I had the wrx lowered but I'm scared to do it in this just because of lack of traction. I already notice the lack of grip when pulling out into traffic in wet conditions. Just curious what it would be like lowered and with snow.. just kind of scares me.

If you have the Badyear RSAs, then you're screwed no matter what kind of conditions you're driving in. I changed my tires before last winter and it made all the difference in the world. Even with mine lowered, I didn't have any problems at all, and that was just with all-seasons. I'm going to get some winters this year, so it should be even better.

[Kansei]

I'm in Michigan so...yeah sometimes ;)

I had a wrx with snow tires, and going from that to this car will be night and day.. I had the wrx lowered but I'm scared to do it in this just because of lack of traction. I already notice the lack of grip when pulling out into traffic in wet conditions. Just curious what it would be like lowered and with snow.. just kind of scares me.

The car does really well with some decent snow tires (Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50s for the win). I've driven in some really harsh blizzards and lake-effect snow situations without issue. i have also driven in snow deeper than my car's ground clearance.

[bbrich57]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/hatallas/wall/DSCN0575Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/hatallas/wall/DSCN0568Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/hatallas/wall/DSCN0519-1.jpg

VERY nice, Eurotuner!! I likes! (cool)

[Fuchs]

The car does really well with some decent snow tires (Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50s for the win). I've driven in some really harsh blizzards and lake-effect snow situations without issue. i have also driven in snow deeper than my car's ground clearance.

Cool. Looks like perhaps next season I will get a new set of snow tires. :)

[ag bullet]

Here are some pics I took today.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery068.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery069.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery070.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery071.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery072.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery073.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery074.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery075.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery078.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery079.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery080.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery085.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery089.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery091.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery092.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery093.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery094.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/Mazda%203/Mazda3Scenery095.jpg

[Redd78]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/Redd777/Mycar.jpg

[Kansei]

lookin good.. lots o pictures :D

[mike son]

hey ag bullet, where did you get that cf lip? looks nice. i wonder if they have it for sedans too

[ag bullet]

hey ag bullet, where did you get that cf lip? looks nice. i wonder if they have it for sedans too

It isn't CF. I bought it from a member on another forum. You can get it from Pracing.com. He had it on his sedan. Basically a universal piece.

[BKK Jack]

ag bullet: I noticed you have your moonroof tilted. That is how mine will be 99% of the time. I love the extra airflow through the vents, and paid for the moonroof/6 CD changer basically just to have the tilt!

[ag bullet]

ag bullet: I noticed you have your moonroof tilted. That is how mine will be 99% of the time. I love the extra airflow through the vents, and paid for the moonroof/6 CD changer basically just to have the tilt!

Unless it is raining or below freezing, I generally have the roof back or tilted as well. :)

[BKK Jack]

Unless it is raining or below freezing, I generally have the roof back or tilted as well. :)

Please tell me about your wheel/tire combo. Looks really nice. I wonder if the wheels come in be bronze. I am thinking bronze with the Aurora Blue.

[stuckclboy]

just a newer pick
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/791000-791999/791723_97_full.jpg

[m1ndless]

Is that galaxy gray? I thought it was darker than that..

[stuckclboy]

Is that galaxy gray? I thought it was darker than that..


no my car is an 2004 so its ti gray

[ZoomVT]

titanium gray >>>> galaxy gray

[Fuchs]

titanium gray >>>> galaxy gray


Yeah pretty much same color. I was hoping the new grey would be darker and it wasn't. I went with Black.

[mike son]

stukle boy - where did you get your grill? i havent seen any that are made for the s, only i or so ive been told. btw lookin smoooooooth.....

[stuckclboy]

stukle boy - where did you get your grill? i havent seen any that are made for the s, only i or so ive been told. btw lookin smoooooooth.....

I made it out of the stock one by cutting out all the crap and fiberglassing it in.

[mike son]

damn looks good, you know where i could buy a grill for the s model

[stuckclboy]

damn looks good, you know where i could buy a grill for the s model

http://www.pracing.com/productdetails.asp?id=1525
I'm not sure about the fitment but they say it fits i know some people had issues

[ag bullet]

Please tell me about your wheel/tire combo. Looks really nice. I wonder if the wheels come in be bronze. I am thinking bronze with the Aurora Blue.


Wheels are Rota Subzeros. 17x7.5 +48mm offset. They are in a variety of colors, including bronze. Weight on the 17s is about 17 lbs per wheel. As for tires summer, I run 225/45ZR17 BF Goodrich g-Force Sports and in the winter I run the same size in the Kumho ASX.

[BKK Jack]

Wheels are Rota Subzeros. 17x7.5 +48mm offset. They are in a variety of colors, including bronze. Weight on the 17s is about 17 lbs per wheel. As for tires summer, I run 225/45ZR17 BF Goodrich g-Force Sports and in the winter I run the same size in the Kumho ASX.

Thanks. 17#, eh? I'm going googling!

[MM3Canuck]

Just got her and tinted the windows.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/250kawa/Mazda3%20GT/CIMG0693.jpg

[m1ndless]

MM3, is that a 06 or 07? And is that galaxy gray? I really like that ride!

[Kuro3]

welcome! Nice ride. I love titanium with tints

[m1ndless]

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2073000-2073999/2073592_85_full.jpg


What kind of Strut bar is that? I see it alot..

[stuckclboy]

What kind of Strut bar is that? I see it alot..


gt-spec

[m1ndless]

Nice, I see alot of people have them, are they good? How much are they and where would I pick one up?

[stuckclboy]

Nice, I see alot of people have them, are they good? How much are they and where would I pick one up?


i got mine here http://www.cvrmotorsports.com/
as for if its good i think it looks great, as for performance the front end is kinda stiff since the towers are so close to the fire wall so its debatable as to how much it helps.

[m1ndless]

171 isnt bad. I might pick it up when I buy my 3 then. Its on my list of things to buy :)

Thanks!

I am getting a 3 just like MM3s, same color and trim I think..

[ZoomVT]

m1ndless there are a few other places where you can shop for your mods and some of them support this forum. I would check with some of the most well known Authorized Vendors, ken from ProtegeGarage and Ben from HorsepowerFreaks come to mind; i am pretty sure that they can give you a very good deal, or even match that price.

[m1ndless]

Yeah, Id rather support the forum if I could.

[eurotuner]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/hatallas/wall/DSCN0575Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/hatallas/wall/DSCN0565Medium.jpg

[AgSubmariner]

Gotta love the 3's! My parents just got one too.

http://myspace-021.vo.llnwd.net/01438/12/06/1438596021_l.jpg
http://myspace-650.vo.llnwd.net/01438/05/66/1438596650_l.jpg

[LUECACK]

Here she is, my first brand new car

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTMyOTc4OTZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTMyOTc5MDZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTMyOTc5MTZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTMyOTc5MjZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTMyOTc5NDZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTMyOTc5MzZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTMyOTc5NTZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTMyOTgyMTZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg

[Kansei]

that phantom blue color is awesome. I saw it on an RX-8 the other day.

[BKK Jack]

that phantom blue color is awesome. I saw it on an RX-8 the other day.

Is that the Phantom Blue? If so, it sure looks better than how it shows on the Mazda website, where it appears extremely green. Beautiful. I hope mine looks as good in Aurora Blue.

[WTF MATE]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c268/AussieM3/DSC00797M1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c268/AussieM3/DSC00807.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c268/AussieM3/DSC00817M1.jpg

[LUECACK]

Is that the Phantom Blue? If so, it sure looks better than how it shows on the Mazda website, where it appears extremely green. Beautiful. I hope mine looks as good in Aurora Blue.


yep thats the color, and no the website doesnt do it justice. it was my second choice behind copper red, but unfortionally it is not offered for 07. i also like the auroa blue

[Skull'z 3]

Here ya go. Just got my Halo's and Hid's installed
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d86/Blacksku11/Halos68.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d86/Blacksku11/Halos76.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d86/Blacksku11/100_4994.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d86/Blacksku11/100_5009.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d86/Blacksku11/Halos84.jpg

[WTF MATE]

Those look sick man! In the pics they look brighter than my factory HIDs. Good Choice. Also in the last pic are your highs on with your fogs cause I don't like that the fogs in the sp3 shut off when the highs are on.

[Skull'z 3]

WTF MATE The Hid's are 6000k and even though the highs aren't on in that pic I can have them on with the fog's if I want . Here in Northern California we have all done a Independent fog light mod. It is relatively easy to do or have done. I will try to post up a link to how we did it later today. You might do a search here to see if it was already posted. Thanks for the comment it is always nice to hear that someone likes what you have done. .................... skull'z 3
Oh almost forgot: Really nice car LUECACK New cars are unbelievable aren't they?? LOL

[MM3Canuck]

MM3, is that a 06 or 07? And is that galaxy gray? I really like that ride!


Thanks!!!
Sorry for the very late reply.
yeah its an 07 with their new galaxy gray. It has a high metalic content. Looks really nice, and sorta has a two colour thing happening depending how the light hits it.

[MM3Canuck]

171 isnt bad. I might pick it up when I buy my 3 then. Its on my list of things to buy :)

Thanks!

I am getting a 3 just like MM3s, same color and trim I think..


You will not regret that colour, it is such a nice colour. and works so well with the rims.

[mike son]

i believe its spelled color, i believe colour is french

[MM3Canuck]

i believe its spelled color, i believe colour is french


Not in Canada!!!

[Nutari]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/Deathwater/DSC02807.jpg

[MM3Canuck]

HOT car...i love your MS3. (first) I wish I would have had the cash for it! But insurance kills guys my age.

[Nutari]

HOT car...i love your MS3. (first) I wish I would have had the cash for it! But insurance kills guys my age.
how old are you?

im 26

my insurance is full coverage @ $660 every 6 months.

[BKK Jack]

i believe its spelled color, i believe colour is french

Sir, just for your edification: Colour is the English English way of spelling it. Same goes for favour, neighbour, and behaviour. Sorry, I can't think of any other examples right now, but just for fun you can change the regional settings on your computer to English (United Kingdom) and let spell-check show you the way. BTW, I just checked, and there are 13 different English choices; from Australia to Zimbabwe. My childrens' school follows an international program where British English prevails. They call an eraser a "rubber." My 7 year old daughter is always looking for her lost rubber!

Back on topic (sort of):


yep thats the color, and no the website doesnt do it justice. it was my second choice behind copper red, but unfortionally it is not offered for 07. i also like the auroa bluewith the Phantom Blue

I guess that's what I get for ordering sight-unseen. My dad went to the dealer yesterday to see my car. I will have to give him a call to see what he thinks. He is a die-hard silver/gray car guy, so if he gives even the most meager approval, my Aurora Blue choice will be vindicated.

[MM3Canuck]

how old are you?

im 26

my insurance is full coverage @ $660 every 6 months.


No way!!!! I am 23 and paying $3000CDN/year full coverage. And believe me, I searched around.

I guess that 25year turning point knocks alot of insurance premiums.

[Nutari]

No way!!!! I am 23 and paying $3000CDN/year full coverage. And believe me, I searched around.

I guess that 25year turning point knocks alot of insurance premiums.
my insurance company doesnt do that. They say its 'age discrimination'

[MM3Canuck]

Thats how most of the i. companies around here ( Canada, Ontario) work.

[jbiird317]

No way!!!! I am 23 and paying $3000CDN/year full coverage. And believe me, I searched around.

I guess that 25year turning point knocks alot of insurance premiums.

bummer man, im 22 and i pay for full coverage $140/month for my ms3 (actually less than what i paid for my protege)

[Skull'z 3]

That "after you turn 25 your premium will lower" stuff is bs. Thats just a way to keep everyone paying there highway robbery prices. I am 48 and finally after 25 years with no tickets my insurance has gotten lower. Everyone should pay the same amount unless you prove you are reckless then it should go up.(deadhorse
Anyway back on topic

[m1ndless]

bummer man, im 22 and i pay for full coverage $140/month for my ms3 (actually less than what i paid for my protege)

I cant wait til I am older. I am 19, no tickets or anything, and I pay 120 for liability on a 95 accord!

I cant even imagine what it will be when I get my 3.

EDIT:

Work + Bordem + MSPaint =

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/5204/mazda3gtxa8.png (http://imageshack.us)

[MM3Canuck]

That "after you turn 25 your premium will lower" stuff is bs. Thats just a way to keep everyone paying there highway robbery prices. I am 48 and finally after 25 years with no tickets my insurance has gotten lower. Everyone should pay the same amount unless you prove you are reckless then it should go up.(deadhorse
Anyway back on topic

Skullz, where did you get those 'eye lids' and how much do they go for?

They look good, also love your 'angel eyes'.

[CorkSport]

Poor car has no idea it's about to be torn down.

[maz3_marine]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h227/pfc_marine/mycar005-1.jpg

[maz3_marine]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h227/pfc_marine/mycar001.jpg

[WTF MATE]

No way!!!! I am 23 and paying $3000CDN/year full coverage. And believe me, I searched around.

I guess that 25year turning point knocks alot of insurance premiums.
(omg) Alot of yous have some crazy insurance rates. I'm 22 and for my wife and I we have USAA and pay 368 every 6 months for full coverage on the Speed 3. Maybe you should try a different company.

[Nutari]

(omg) Alot of yous have some crazy insurance rates. I'm 22 and for my wife and I we have USAA and pay 368 every 6 months for full coverage on the Speed 3. Maybe you should try a different company.
im in Hawaii. I think I have a pretty good rate for this state.

[MM3Canuck]

I called so many companies...nah well....i still enjoy zoomin' :) :) :)

[Skull'z 3]

MM3Canuck I got the eyelid's from a friend that bought 2 sets for his sedan and sold me the other set.They are Accolade eyelid's... I paid 30 dollars for them but they normally go for 50.00 to 60.00 a set. I painted them myself after a botched job by a body shop. Here is a link to Accolade http://www.body-kit.com/maz0403eyelids.html
I just got the Halo's installed recently and I really love the look. I get so many people looking at my car. They have that WTF look on their face.... LOL Thanks for the compliments................. Clue

[MM3Canuck]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h227/pfc_marine/mycar001.jpg

Nice ride maz3_marine. Is that paint custom?

[MM3Canuck]

MM3Canuck I got the eyelid's from a friend that bought 2 sets for his sedan and sold me the other set.They are Accolade eyelid's... I paid 30 dollars for them but they normally go for 50.00 to 60.00 a set. I painted them myself after a botched job by a body shop. Here is a link to Accolade http://www.body-kit.com/maz0403eyelids.html
I just got the Halo's installed recently and I really love the look. I get so many people looking at my car. They have that WTF look on their face.... LOL Thanks for the compliments................. Clue


How much work is it to install those Halo's? Man, do they look sexy!!!!

[LUECACK]

Oh almost forgot: Really nice car LUECACK New cars are unbelievable aren't they?? LOL

THANKS MAN, AND YEA ITS SO NICE NOT TO HAVE TO DEAL WITH SQUEAKS AND RATTLES,

[Fuchs]

Black is just way too sexy...or should I say.. Sexa!

Couple candid shots:

http://dugfox.com/albums/Mazda3/100_0968.sized.jpg
http://dugfox.com/albums/Mazda3/100_0972.sized.jpg

I modded my last car into the $12k+ range (2003 WRX) so this car won't be getting modded. The only thing I plan on doing is tinting the windows and perhaps later getting a set of springs to lower the stance.

Here's a snap of my old car:

http://dugfox.com/albums/Misc_Rex/Clean2.sized.jpg
http://dugfox.com/albums/Misc_Rex/Clean.sized.jpg

:) So far I'm extrememly happy with the craftsmanship of the Mazda. Subaru's are nice but the interior wasn't as nice. The mazda's body panels and doors just seem to be better manufactured and there's no 'dong' sound when I shut the door, unlike my Suby.

Thumbs up! Perhaps when the warranty runs out I'l get a Hi-Boost Kit :)

[mike son]

wait you got an 07' hatch, but its not a speed3? :0

[Skull'z 3]

MM3Canuck It isn't exactly easy but if you take your time it isn't that bad. It is more nerve racking that hard to do. Baking the lights isn't hard just baking on a low heat and not trying to hurry.things by turning up the heat. I am working on a walk through as well. I will try to get that up soon

[APEXistud]

You all have some nice Mazda 3's and Mazdaspeed 3's. I can't wait till some of the MS3 guys start doing some suspension work and throw some wheels on their cars.

As far as insurance rates go, it will depends solely on you residence and age. When I lived in Southfield, MI (right next to Farmington Hills) my insurance was more expensive that it is here in the Bay Area, CA. Age does play a role, but you location plays an equally large role too. The Detroit Metro was one the worst areas to live as far as traffic accidents go and that was why it would cost so much, not to mention all the stolen cars. For some interesting reading google Determining Auto Insurance Rates or check out http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-insurance.htm.

Now back to the cars...post some more cool pictures.

[MM3Canuck]

MM3Canuck It isn't exactly easy but if you take your time it isn't that bad. It is more nerve racking that hard to do. Baking the lights isn't hard just baking on a low heat and not trying to hurry.things by turning up the heat. I am working on a walk through as well. I will try to get that up soon


Okay cool thanks!!!

Baking?????

[Skull'z 3]

Yes in order to install the Halo's you need to bake the headlights to soften the glue. So you can take the lights apart.

[ZoomVT]

you could also use a heat gun instead...

[Skull'z 3]

Yes I have heard that you can use a heat gun. The only problem that I can think of is getting even heat everywhere on the head light. The oven works well and @ 200 degree's the light doesn't melt

[MM3Canuck]

Yes I have heard that you can use a heat gun. The only problem that I can think of is getting even heat everywhere on the head light. The oven works well and @ 200 degree's the light doesn't melt


sounds like an iffy procedure. Not sure if i would be willing to take mu lights apart!!! You haven't had problems with leaks or condensation?

[Skull'z 3]

None at all. I made sure they were sealed... Everyone says that then when they do it they come back with OMFG it is so worth it. LOL But yes it is a bit troubling when you first think about it.

[mr_darky]

(enguard)

[mike son]

ew i dont like it with that lower grill or the cf hood. that hood looks an odd color on that mica black and you need some tein h'chez

[MM3Canuck]

skullz_3, let me know when you post the "how to" for the angel eyes. I am curious what is all involved, tools, parts etc. Will it include pictures as well?

I think I would too afraid that somethign goes wrong, or that after a year one the lights go out...than it would 1. look like sh***, 2. lot of work and money to get new ones.

[ag bullet]

skullz_3, let me know when you post the "how to" for the angel eyes. I am curious what is all involved, tools, parts etc. Will it include pictures as well?

I think I would too afraid that somethign goes wrong, or that after a year one the lights go out...than it would 1. look like sh***, 2. lot of work and money to get new ones.

There are already a handful of how-tos on the some of the other mazda3 forum sites.

[Skull'z 3]

Point the way to where these write up are . Please enlighten us.

[BKK Jack]

Technically, it isn't mine yet. It's still sitting at the dealership, but my brother snapped some shots to help get me through the last couple of weeks...

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5691/dsc00020kq9.jpg
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/9610/dsc00022kw4.jpg
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1430/dsc00021sd0.jpg

[JOS3]

skullz_3, let me know when you post the "how to" for the angel eyes. I am curious what is all involved, tools, parts etc. Will it include pictures as well?

I think I would too afraid that somethign goes wrong, or that after a year one the lights go out...than it would 1. look like sh***, 2. lot of work and money to get new ones.

just bake them. the procedure is actually much simpler than you think it would be. dont let the part about baking your headlights scare you. i guarantee you they will not melt at 200 degrees. it just gets them hot enough to soften the glue.

[ag bullet]

Point the way to where these write up are . Please enlighten us.

It seems that the website for the other forum gets blocked if I type it. I don't know why as many of us cross-post on these forums. I will PM you the details.

[MM3Canuck]

It seems that the website for the other forum gets blocked if I type it. I don't know why as many of us cross-post on these forums. I will PM you the details.

Can you PM me as well?

[ZoomVT]

hey guys, there are instructions for the baking on this site as well, and there might be more than one. one with the regular oven baking and one with the heat gun approach. Use the search button, i'll see if i find it and post a link here.
Lets keep this thread on topic

[choppergee]

So what do U guys think about my Gee Ride??

[Nutari]

So what do U guys think about my Gee Ride??
......

chrome..

wow.


I like the blue color. Wish I had it on mine.

[mike son]

no you dont, you love that sunlight silver on that ms3.

[Nutari]

no you dont, you love that sunlight silver on that ms3.
ha.. I actually wanted the blue... :(

[mike son]

let me guess... you couldnt wait for it so you got the silver that was on the lot.

[bbrich57]

So what do U guys think about my Gee Ride??
The door handles I could live with. The mirror covers I could live with...especially w/that blue, but the wheels..... eh? A bit much IMO.
Other than that it looks good.

[Da_Mazda_Mama]

My baby...

[choppergee]

The door handles I could live with. The mirror covers I could live with...especially w/that blue, but the wheels..... eh? A bit much IMO.
Other than that it looks good.




Yea... I was kinda thinking that too... So next summer I'm gonna remove the handles and mirrors and just stick with the wheels...

[Olestra]

Mazda Mama - wow that colour looks awesome, really nice shiny rims too! Plate cover goes with the rims.

[mike son]

woah i didnt know you could get question marks on your license plate or that shiny of chrome rims.

[kurploder]

this was my 3 the day i got it. driving 100+ miles a day to and from work has since ruined the paint job. also being hit and run by some drunk ass hole didn't help.


http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i39/n0wlamnothing/MVC-002S.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i39/n0wlamnothing/MVC-004S.jpg


also, there's a pic of my old POS lancer in the back for all to enjoy/mock

[ag bullet]

I had to run into Raleigh today and took a quick detour to some of my favorite no traffic spots to take some updated pics with the eyelids. Here are the best ones:

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/January%20Pics/Mazda3Scenery148.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/January%20Pics/Mazda3Scenery150.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/January%20Pics/Mazda3Scenery153.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/January%20Pics/Mazda3Scenery155.jpg

My favorite of the day:
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/ecujeb/January%20Pics/Mazda3Scenery156.jpg

[Tengo]

agbullet, your car looks amazing!!!

[Kansei]

That front grille does wonders for the look of the 3 hatchback.. it just looks so odd with the stock grille IMO.

[ag bullet]

That front grille does wonders for the look of the 3 hatchback.. it just looks so odd with the stock grille IMO.

I agree. I hated the stock slatted grille. I was glad I was able to find this one from a JDM/AUS Mazda3. It makes my car different, but still retains a stock look.

[Kansei]

I just like it when the material/style of the upper grille matches the lower grille, hence why I just did a couple little mods to my stock upper grille (painting the top strip and emblem to match the sunlight silver of my car).

I <3 modding via OEM parts :)

[ag bullet]

I just like it when the material/style of the upper grille matches the lower grille, hence why I just did a couple little mods to my stock upper grille (painting the top strip and emblem to match the sunlight silver of my car).

I <3 modding via OEM parts :)

Werd. The JDM grille has oval openings, and the lower grille has more diamond shapes. Most people will not notice the difference. I just think that the style just flows better. At the time that I found this grille, there weren't any aftermarket ones available. Now there are lots of choices, but I still prefer this one. :)

[dark3]

well heres a couple of pics i recently took of my mazda 3s hope you all will enjoy, it has the drop 2 in. front and back, hids, and the grill which yet has been installed, o and im waiting on the springs to set in place....

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/fusek258/161133704837_3300_1.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/fusek258/161133661317_3300_1.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/fusek258/161131927813_3300.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/fusek258/161131909253_3300.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/fusek258/161131882117_3300.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/fusek258/161131856901_3300_3.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/fusek258/161133745029_3300.jpg

[h0rde]

^ are those low-res scans of polaroids you took while you were drunk?

I picked up my MS3 on Monday. Here she is:
http://www.juhnhorde.com/ms3.jpg

[dark3]

[QUOTE=h0rde]^ are those low-res scans of polaroids you took while you were drunk?
camera phone in the streets of houston

[Evo Scooter]

Well, I might as well join in... I hope you all forgive the fact that I added my Evo too. This was from the last TEMEVO Picnic/Family day we had.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/Spyker/Temevo%20Meet/ms3.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/Spyker/Temevo%20Meet/MS3BADGE.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/Spyker/Temevo%20Meet/scooter.jpg

[ALIEN3T]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c366/alienscortergt/101_2067.jpg

left the dealership at 11:30 last night with mine,
came in off the truck monday at like 1:00 man i love this car.

[nonopr]

Need to close the Hood.(rockon)



http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c366/alienscortergt/101_2067.jpg

left the dealership at 11:30 last night with mine,
came in off the truck monday at like 1:00 man i love this car.

[mike son]

Need to close the Hood.(rockon)

lol yeah. (attn)

[jmacmx6gt]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f144/jmac240sx/DSC00415.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f144/jmac240sx/DSC00414.jpg
just got it done up

[three]

Whatcha think?

[Evo Scooter]

Whatcha think?

Looks good!! (cool)

[Evo Scooter]

I miss snow, cool pics, nice car, would look better in Cosmic Blue. (peep)


http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f144/jmac240sx/DSC00415.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f144/jmac240sx/DSC00414.jpg
just got it done up

[MadOzodi]

I miss snow, cool pics, nice car, would look better in Cosmic Blue. (peep)

LOL, we're gonna get in trubble soon Scoot! (rockon)

[Evo Scooter]

LOL, we're gonna get in trubble soon Scoot! (rockon)

What do you mean soon??? I'm there already. (headbang)

[LaraS]

Just got my girl last Wednesday night. ^_^

GT Sedan with the works. I can't stop driving her!!! :D

http://www.shattered-muse.net/Mazda3/1.jpg

http://www.shattered-muse.net/Mazda3/4.jpg

http://www.shattered-muse.net/Mazda3/6.jpg

http://www.shattered-muse.net/Mazda3/7.jpg

http://www.shattered-muse.net/Mazda3/9.jpg

http://www.shattered-muse.net/Mazda3/10.jpg

[Kansei]

wow laraw your 3 looks amazing... wooow! You definitely picked the nicest color Mazda has ever offered, I've seen it on the Mazda5 and CX-7 but never on the 3. it's so good looking.

Oh hey just noticed you're from CT too, check out the NEPOC section of the forums. It's mostly Protege people but the new models are more than welcome :)

[LaraS]

Thanks for the compliments Kansei... I had my heart set on the black mica until I saw the phantom blue on the lot. There was no turning back once I saw her!

I have been drooling over all the modification ideas. Sadly I don't know ANYTHING about modding cars, and nobody I know does either. I'll have to keep her stock until my boyfriend can learn some car mechanics. Hahah.

Anyways, thanks so much, I'll head over to NEPOC right now ^_^.

[mpf1v3]

wow laraw your 3 looks amazing... wooow! You definitely picked the nicest color Mazda has ever offered, I've seen it on the Mazda5 and CX-7 but never on the 3. it's so good looking.


+1 for that
its so sexy

[SikwiditMZ3]

http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/garage vary lip/DSCF0594.JPG

[MS3_Mafia]

^Very nice, love the black Stockers w/black lip!

[kendalf]

My Galaxy Gray hatch in its present incarnation...

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t116/kendalf7/KendalfBestPic.jpg

[Tengo]

http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/garage vary lip/DSCF0594.JPG
post more pics of this bdboy. i love the black stockies

[Akaveli]

this is my baby :)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Akaveli/000_0015.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Akaveli/000_0017.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Akaveli/000_0019.jpg

[J_Naoto]

this is my baby :)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Akaveli/000_0015.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Akaveli/000_0017.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Akaveli/000_0019.jpg

sweet cars. (2thumbs)

[SikwiditMZ3]

heres some more pics....
http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/garage vary lip/DSCF0588.JPG
http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/garage vary lip/DSCF0531.JPG
http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/garage vary lip/DSCF0526.JPG
http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/new pic/DSCN0726.JPG
http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/new pic/DSCN0725.JPG

before the GV Lip
http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/new pic/DSCF0514.JPG
http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/new pic/DSCF0516.JPG
http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/new pic/DSCF0510.JPG

[andrew.savage]

heres some more pics....
http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/garage vary lip/DSCF0588.JPG
http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/garage vary lip/DSCF0531.JPG
http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/garage vary lip/DSCF0526.JPG
http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/new pic/DSCN0726.JPG
http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/new pic/DSCN0725.JPG

before the GV Lip
http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/new pic/DSCF0514.JPG
http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/new pic/DSCF0516.JPG
http://upload.azmazda3.com/files/16/new pic/DSCF0510.JPG


Hey, your wheels look great, where'd you go to get 'em done and how much if you don't mind me askin'?

[Choot]

Just got mine today!

http://members.cox.net/aznkorn/SideA.jpg

http://members.cox.net/aznkorn/FrontA.jpg

http://members.cox.net/aznkorn/RearA.jpg

[DeepBlue]

Here's my black beauty.

Just got some new shoes.

[Brannon]

My new Black Mica Mazdaspeed 3! I love this car!!

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=101612&stc=1&d=1172279920
Mazdaspeed3.3.JPG

[CosmicMS3]

My Cosmic Blue MS3 in the North Idaho Snow! I love this color, I hope it stays unique to the 07 MS3.

[Evo Scooter]

My Cosmic Blue MS3 in the North Idaho Snow! I love this color, I hope it stays unique to the 07 MS3.


Ahhhh The best color... So that is what snow looks like... It's been 25 years. I need to move back up north

[SwampAss]

Here's mine after I cleaned it up. My apologies to those who are not running 1680X1050 resolution. (eekfu)


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/155/410275854_a86b908ce2_o.jpg

[Rotus8]

Here's mine after I cleaned it up. My apologies to those who are not running 1680X1050 resolution.
Where's the wing? :):)

[SwampAss]

one more

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/410303071_627f77e420_o.jpg

[SwampAss]

Where's the wing? :):)


It retracts!

[bernstein06]

here she is....


i definately will be adding some goodies in the near future.


what % visibility is your tint? tnx. :D

[jbiird317]

looks good swamp, i think blacked out badges would look great too

btw, are those the stock tires?

[SwampAss]

si

[jbiird317]

gracias senor swamp

[Karma_hunden]

culo sucio