Let's see some Mazda3 5-doors

[tigermack]

I don't even remember... I know 50% is not even legal.

[sleet_22]

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee65/sleet_22/234.jpg

[my3needsaname]

What is it for over here? I thought we can have 35% lol
I run 70%, cops haven't cared so far but it's so light where it's more of a UV protector and boy does it help!

[Richie Bricks]

Here's 3 of the 3!(lol2)

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww317/ntimd8r/P5310008.jpg

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww317/ntimd8r/P5310014.jpg


http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww317/ntimd8r/P5310011.jpg

what is your suspension setuP?

[u8myore0]

and where did u get that grille?!

[NTIMD8R]

what is your suspension setuP?

Mazdaspeed lowering springs for the Mazda 3 (Eibach Pro-kit equivalent), Yellow Koni Sport adjustable shocks/struts, Mazdaspeed rear camber arms, and Racing Beat swaybars on both the front and rear with Racing Beat endlinks up front and OEM Mazdaspeed 3 rear endlinks.

And Erika, I got the grille off of ebay from Kakumei Motorsports. Check out post #221 on this thread:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123698701&page=15

That post should answer most of your questions! I really like it. It makes mine different from everyone else's 3 around this part of Nebraska. Just gotta be different I guess!

Here's a pic of the rear suspension:
http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww317/ntimd8r/P3220259.jpg

[xboxlivemonkey]

My hatch as it is now. I am looking at some new changes in the not so distant future.
http://images35.fotki.com/v1197/photos/9/949682/6328740/AmericanStandard68270-vi.jpg

http://images34.fotki.com/v1194/photos/9/949682/6273514/Mazda352415-vi.jpg

http://images34.fotki.com/v1195/photos/9/949682/6273514/Mazda352418-vi.jpg

http://images33.fotki.com/v1188/photos/9/949682/6273514/Mazda352424-vi.jpg


only good shot was the last one

[u8myore0]

1st pic of my car was taken from someone else : ) but i liked it
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a298/lights91204/July%20Varsity/JulyVarsity_09_001.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs153.snc1/5688_530504427891_18002424_31565373_1061624_n.jpg
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs102.snc1/4881_530238949911_18002424_31552447_4730017_n.jpg
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs082.snc1/4881_530238959891_18002424_31552448_4514325_n.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs102.snc1/4881_530238934941_18002424_31552445_26304_n.jpg

[BLACKOUT]

Mazdaspeed lowering springs for the Mazda 3 (Eibach Pro-kit equivalent), Yellow Koni Sport adjustable shocks/struts, Mazdaspeed rear camber arms, and Racing Beat swaybars on both the front and rear with Racing Beat endlinks up front and OEM Mazdaspeed 3 rear endlinks. So how is the ride quality with those Koni adjustable shocks and the MS3 springs?

[u8myore0]

i have koni yellows shocks and struts and i have ppl who drive my car and love em...as do i !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Richie Bricks]

Mazdaspeed lowering springs for the Mazda 3 (Eibach Pro-kit equivalent), Yellow Koni Sport adjustable shocks/struts, Mazdaspeed rear camber arms, and Racing Beat swaybars on both the front and rear with Racing Beat endlinks up front and OEM Mazdaspeed 3 rear endlinks.

And Erika, I got the grille off of ebay from Kakumei Motorsports. Check out post #221 on this thread:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123698701&page=15

That post should answer most of your questions! I really like it. It makes mine different from everyone else's 3 around this part of Nebraska. Just gotta be different I guess!

Here's a pic of the rear suspension:
http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww317/ntimd8r/P3220259.jpg


thanks alot!

[NTIMD8R]

So how is the ride quality with those Koni adjustable shocks and the MS3 springs?

Surprisingly, really good!! I was expecting the ride to be super-stiff so I left my Koni's on the softest setting and have since dialed the fronts up 1/2 a turn to a stiffer setting. It's only a little bit stiffer (as far as feeling the bumps in the road) of a ride than stock. I'm very pleased with the way it rides and especially handles. Those Racing Beat sways are 247% stiffer than stock! Corners sooooo much better than it did before! Doesn't lean at all, it just goes!(2thumbs)

BTW, the springs are NOT MS3 springs. They are Mazdaspeed accessory lowering springs for the Mazda 3. They lower the car a bit more than stock MS3 springs.

[sumixali]

i just put mazdaspeed springs on my 3 sedan and it droped almost 2.5 inches... i actually like them alot and am happy that i bought them for $50 haha.

[RedFangGT]

2006 Copper Red Mica Sport GT on RX8 rims.


http://i27.tinypic.com/2poy4ih.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/1z6fwoh.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/21dicz4.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/fe1nwy.jpg

Just added the Protege5 emblem to my open mouth grille.

http://i27.tinypic.com/v6izb7.jpg

[YearOfTherat]

Looks good Fang !!

[NTIMD8R]

http://i27.tinypic.com/2poy4ih.jpg





Looks really good Fang! Your grille was the kind I was originally searching for but couldn't find! Where did you get yours? Is that the optional Mazdaspeed accessory grille?

Love the lip too! Really liked the way it looked on Tigermack's 3. Was wondering what it would look like with an open mouth grille--now I know! Sweet!!

Lowering springs next?! That'll look mean as hell! Nice ride!(2thumbs)

[RedFangGT]

Got the grille off of ebay.

Can't lower the car though. Makes going to the cottage impossible up here. (sick)

[Kyrosfactor]

This is my baby

[thejeans]

havent contributed to this thread in quite some time... heres my newest contribution, haha

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/thejeans/DSC_0382_0_1.jpg

[xsists]

I'll play a bit. Some shots from EECMM this year..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v70/xsists/EECMM%2009/HDRof3.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2449/3634864680_f4739e1672_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3633655173_35ae83d936_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3323/3649672192_712d4a008e_o.jpg

[halo0]

Man, I haven't posted in this thread in... forever! :P

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j19/halo0/Shoot07_04.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j19/halo0/Shoot09_12.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j19/halo0/Shoot09_06.jpg

[u8myore0]

^^ what camera/lens are u shooting with?

[NTIMD8R]

Man, I haven't posted in this thread in... forever! :P

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j19/halo0/Shoot07_04.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j19/halo0/Shoot09_12.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j19/halo0/Shoot09_06.jpg

Looks sweet, haloO!! Nice lookin' ride!!(first)

[xsists]

^^ what camera/lens are u shooting with?

I'm pretty sure the lens is a Sigma 10-20mm, if I remember right. I want to say he is shooting with an XTI or XSI? I know its a Canon.

[halo0]

I'm pretty sure the lens is a Sigma 10-20mm, if I remember right. I want to say he is shooting with an XTI or XSI? I know its a Canon.

Damn Brian, good memory! :)

It's an xsi.

[xsists]

I never forget a shutter bug.. :)

[grandpapy]

Here's a shot of my mazda 3 about 2 year ago in colorado. Great trip, drove from san diego and this was around christmas time when all those huge storms rolled in. The mazda handled great and never had to put any chains on :)

[tigermack]

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p117806982-4.jpg

[Mazda_Thr3]

damnit i shoulda bought a hatch like i originally planned. Buyers remorse:) Slowtheory, how long ago did you sell your old rims? do you guys meet up at best buy on 29th? my old BMW crew tried that once out there but its outta the way.

[bbrich57]

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p117806982-4.jpg

Another Hot-Shot, Tiger. '04-'06 HB's FTW!!!
BTW: How do you like your Sparcos, and did you have the SAB option on the car originally? If so, how did you manage to deactivate it? Just curious, really. The chances I go to decent AM seats is slim.

[myzoomzoom3]

My 3!! CAI, short shifter, bigger ingectors, grounded throttle body, 2.5" cat back exhaust with magnaflow.

[tigermack]

Another Hot-Shot, Tiger. '04-'06 HB's FTW!!!
BTW: How do you like your Sparcos, and did you have the SAB option on the car originally? If so, how did you manage to deactivate it? Just curious, really. The chances I go to decent AM seats is slim.

Thanks!

I didn't get that taken care of yet. I have been lazy to get it tricked by a resistor. Once I find out how, I will definitely post it up.

[bbrich57]

My 3!! CAI, short shifter, bigger ingectors, grounded throttle body, 2.5" cat back exhaust with magnaflow.

That could almost be my car w/her OE wheels on, except for the sharkfin.
How are those injectors working out for you? Did you get the PCM reflashed?

[-Batman-]

too many stock 3's or 3's with only springs and wheels, lets get some medium to heavily modified 3's up in this piece!!!

[sl0wthe0ry]

^ where's yours? lol

i like mine plain and simple.

couple from the recent car show

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/105/l_3b68980d3f0a457daa0cabb72b55047e.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/78/l_ee920c24fa1a4401baafac285082152c.jpg

[tigermack]

too many stock 3's or 3's with only springs and wheels, lets get some medium to heavily modified 3's up in this piece!!!

Where your pics at? (upyours)

[bdiet0001]

Just dropped mine...............

[MADTIG]

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p117806982-4.jpg

Nice seats!

[tigermack]

Thanks. =)

[Strobe Media]

- side moldings
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/3687851967_199c9a20bd.jpg

- the 3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/3717306659_94806f7396.jpg

[sl0wthe0ry]

http://i27.tinypic.com/icv9rl.jpg

[2004-MS3]

Here are some pics of my 3. Somewhat decent quality since i took them on my iPhone. Im gonna take some real pics soon on my camera.

[SikwiditMZ3]

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/6741/dsc0480s.jpg
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/1617/dsc0658r.jpg
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/9766/dsc0643zp.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/3905315340_4dc80e9cfa_b.jpg

[Stalker]

Hiya,

Here's a few of my Aussie Maz3.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2271/2463982686_c3328601cd.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2163/2463982858_75c2e59b2c.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2116/2463150693_d6cfd5fcd2.jpg

[kulka89]

Might as well...
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x48/kulka89/mazda%203/PICT1779.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x48/kulka89/mazda%203/PICT1796.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x48/kulka89/mazda%203/PICT1812.jpg

[Strobe Media]

can anyone point me in the right direction on where to buy an open mouth grill and black mica ms3 spoiler? can't find one ANYWHERE!

[djltoronto]

Curvy Curvy

http://djsreview.com/gsxr/pics/rides/2009.08.29%20-%20Deals%20gap%20with%20Janelle/Mighty%20Mazda%20slaying%20the%20dragon/images/snag_0147.jpg

[bbrich57]

Nice!
Very classic automotive shot ya' got there.

[xsists]

Stalker: Is that a stock grill on the Aussie version of the 3?

djltoronto: Where was that pic taken? Dragon perhaps? And do I spy a Go! Pro? Where the link to the vid lol..

[djltoronto]

djltoronto: Where was that pic taken? Dragon perhaps? And do I spy a Go! Pro? Where the link to the vid lol..


Nothing gets past you....

yes, that's the Dragon (US129)...
And yes, That's a Gopro 5mp wide you see there too...


So far I only have those vids on facebook... but I'll get them online somewhere shortly..

[bbrich57]

Stalker: Is that a stock grill on the Aussie version of the 3?

Yes. I have seen the Aussie (Icelandic too) versions before and they use what we know as an i series grill in some, if not all of them.

[djltoronto]

djltoronto: Where was that pic taken? Dragon perhaps? And do I spy a Go! Pro? Where the link to the vid lol..

I finally scrolled down to post 520... looks like you were there too? (lol). No wonder you were able to identify the spot...

Nice pics by the way.

[xsists]

I finally scrolled down to post 520... looks like you were there too? (lol). No wonder you were able to identify the spot...

Nice pics by the way.

Yeah, I've been down there every year for 3 years now..

[thejeans]

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/thejeans/DSC_0650_1_2.jpg

[xsists]

When did you get those? Shoulda done the orange thing lol.. Looks good man..

[djltoronto]

Yeah, I've been down there every year for 3 years now..

Cool, same here actually... but this is the first time I took the car - usually I just take the bike - but the GF insisted. (fight)



http://djsreview.com/gsxr/pics/rides/2009.08.29%20-%20Deals%20gap%20with%20Janelle/Mighty%20Mazda%20pulling%20the%20bikes%20at%20deal s%20gap/images/snag_0000_z__2_.jpghttp://djsreview.com/gsxr/pics/rides/2009.08.29%20-%20Deals%20gap%20with%20Janelle/Mighty%20Mazda%20pulling%20the%20bikes%20at%20deal s%20gap/images/snag_0000_z__3_.jpg

http://djsreview.com/gsxr/pics/rides/2009.08.29%20-%20Deals%20gap%20with%20Janelle/Deals%20Gap%20with%20Janelle%20-%202009%20our%20pics/images/img_1124.jpg

[xsists]

Thats AWESOME!! No problems towing that much weight? I was going to put a hitch on my 3 to tow my 4 wheelers but didn't think it could handle that much weight..

[thejeans]

When did you get those? Shoulda done the orange thing lol.. Looks good man..

i bought the ms6 wheels in july, then painted them bronze like a month ago... planning on getting the wheels powdercoated this winter just wanted to paint them to make sure i like the bronze before dropping 300 bucks on powdercoating

[Stalker]

[QUOTE=xsists;4841571]Stalker: Is that a stock grill on the Aussie version of the 3?QUOTE]

Yep, like bbrich57 mentioned, that is the stock grille for the Mazda 3 Maxx sport (essentially the Mazda 3i in the US). The Mazda 3 SP23 and MPS3 have different grills, which are essentially the same as the US equaivalents - I think.

I personally am not a fan of the grill, but I don't really dig the aftermarket options out there either. =(

[djltoronto]

Thats AWESOME!! No problems towing that much weight? I was going to put a hitch on my 3 to tow my 4 wheelers but didn't think it could handle that much weight..

No problem at all. We towed both bikes 1400 kms each way (2800 total), through the mountains, up hills and down hills.. in 70 mph zone without ever going under the speed limit.

Power and brakes were not an issue at all. Starting from a stop while on a steep hill was - certainly not good for the clutch.. but those situations can be avoided/minimized.

If you are interested.. the measured tongue weight of this setup was 178 lbs (before adding the cooler) to the tongue.


My bike weighs a hefty 448 lbs wet, and hers is 432 lbs (880 lbs of bike) plus the weight of the trailer (estimated between 300-400?) - the bikes were weighted on a motorcycle scale at Wheelers performance while on this vacation.


If your 4 wheelers are in the same ballpark for weight, I'd go for it.


http://djsreview.com/gsxr/pics/rides/2009.08.29%20-%20Deals%20gap%20with%20Janelle/Deals%20Gap%20with%20Janelle%20-%202009%20our%20pics/images/img_9592.jpg

http://djsreview.com/gsxr/pics/rides/2009.08.29%20-%20Deals%20gap%20with%20Janelle/Deals%20Gap%20with%20Janelle%20-%202009%20our%20pics/images/img_9596.jpg

http://djsreview.com/gsxr/pics/rides/2009.08.29%20-%20Deals%20gap%20with%20Janelle/Deals%20Gap%20with%20Janelle%20-%202009%20our%20pics/images/img_9601.jpg

http://djsreview.com/gsxr/pics/rides/2009.08.29%20-%20Deals%20gap%20with%20Janelle/Deals%20Gap%20with%20Janelle%20-%202009%20our%20pics/images/img_9609.jpg

[EBellis]

http://i27.tinypic.com/icv9rl.jpg

what exhaust is that ? hks hi power?

[Bob Hubbard]

Some really sharp hatchbacks in this thread.
Here's my 06 GT.

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9673/maz4.jpg
Bob

[djltoronto]

Some really sharp hatchbacks in this thread.
Here's my 06 GT.

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9673/maz4.jpg
Bob



Dual Exhaust? or is that a photoshop?

[Bob Hubbard]

Dual Exhaust? or is that a photoshop?

For the time being it's photoshop, but in the spring I am going to add dual exhaust to the car.
I like the look.
I don't think it's gonna be too difficult.
It is only going to take a "Y" pipe and some straight pipe somewhere along the line.
Bob.

[bbrich57]

Hey Bob,
It's virgin1. Welcome to my "other" site.
Nice job on the PS. I couldn't tell.

[Bob Hubbard]

Hey Bob,
It's virgin1. Welcome to my "other" site.
Nice job on the PS. I couldn't tell.

I knew it was you when I looked at your avatar.
I have a whole bunch of "photoshop things" I want to do to my hatchback for real in the spring of next year.
The dual exhaust is first on the list.
Bob.

[bbrich57]

I LOVE that avatar.... taken by another local Mazda member as Wendy and I were leaving a local meet.
It says what I would want it to say.

[thejeans]

ill have better ones tonight after i can edit some of the pics from my most recent photoshoot (saturday) but this will do for now... :lol:

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/thejeans/DSC_0800.jpg

[lucaspl88]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/Saskatchewan17/20091004_0143.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/franbola/DSC06957.jpg

[tigermack]

Nice wheels.

[franky.c]

ill have better ones tonight after i can edit some of the pics from my most recent photoshoot (saturday) but this will do for now... :lol:

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/thejeans/DSC_0800.jpg

hey guy i Love your whole set up..!!

those wheels look mean. but anyways, i was wondering if you could tell me where you got those Windor Visors, ive been looking everywhere for them but they're extrememley pricey for such a small mod.


thnx

[dragonmazda]

here a picture af my mazda 3, from belgium, europe.

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt202/dragonmazda/100_4216-1.jpg

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt202/dragonmazda/100_4213.jpg

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt202/dragonmazda/100_4219-1.jpg

and he must come like this picture,

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt202/dragonmazda/mazda3dieter.jpg

[xsists]

hey guy i Love your whole set up..!!

those wheels look mean. but anyways, i was wondering if you could tell me where you got those Windor Visors, ive been looking everywhere for them but they're extrememley pricey for such a small mod.


thnx

should be able to find the stick on ones on ebay for around $40. the JDM ones are slimer and give it an OEM look and they are also stamped with Mazda and those can be had from jdmgoodie.com for $100+.

Since your in WI franky, check at farm and fleet or at cap connection/any truck store. They should be able to order them for you.

[franky.c]

nice. thnx

[thejeans]

sorry just realized you commented, but yea xsists nailed it right on the head, mine were on the car when i bought them, but most truck cap and acces. place can order the ones i have for your car...

[dragonmazda]

thx for bewondering my car, it is verry nice to hear that my car verry cool is.(idhitit)
@ the jeans, what have you for my?? have you a picture???

grtz Dragonmazda

[thejeans]

thx for bewondering my car, it is verry nice to hear that my car verry cool is.(idhitit)
@ the jeans, what have you for my?? have you a picture???

grtz Dragonmazda

i was apologizing to "franky.c" for not seeing his questions about my car,

i like what you did with the stock wheels...

and yes.. the picture at the top of the page (black hatch) is my car...

[lucaspl88]

PIC FROM YESTERDAY.. CELL PHONE CAMERA SUX
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/88/l_10ee39f8875447f0862f3e3cbb6b46dd.jpg

[mike son]

Xsists, what are you lowered on?

[xsists]

Progress springs..

[franky.c]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/franbola/SSPX0709blll.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k148/franbola/SSPX0708BALCKED.jpg

[aps11090]

I'll play a bit. Some shots from EECMM this year..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v70/xsists/EECMM%2009/HDRof3.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2449/3634864680_f4739e1672_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3633655173_35ae83d936_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3323/3649672192_712d4a008e_o.jpg

Wonder what you'll get next year ;)

[simple_MZ3]

Xsis im loving that FL and rims man! The eyelids look so nice too. I don't know if I missed it but do you have a pic from the rear?

[xsists]

Xsis im loving that FL and rims man! The eyelids look so nice too. I don't know if I missed it but do you have a pic from the rear?

FL?

Thanks for the kind words!

Back shot:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3586/3516368229_3269231701_o.jpg

Side shot:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3614/3517218384_b65a0928f8_o.jpg

[simple_MZ3]

Very nice.
FL = Front lip
Are those rims bronze or painted bronze?

[xsists]

Gold wheels..

[simple_MZ3]

oh ok srry...

[aps11090]

Gold wheels..

Rollin on 24s.... 24k's!!! lol

[simple_MZ3]

lol

[stereomazda3]

love the first grey mazda 3 mine is the speed as well awsome right now its stock knn intake is coming and hopefully i can sneek some lowring springs in one day about 1.5" when the wife is gone mine is titanium grey as well

[stereomazda3]

slowtheory love your mazda 3 very clean and the stance iam so jealus love it love it

[Vaku]

first post ;)

http://i35.tinypic.com/2rcbbk2.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/25rpf1s.jpg

[Akaveli]

looking good

[cbafever]

This is my second post here. First one was basically all stock. Now I have done a few changes. Check them out and tell me what you think.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/cbafever/Mazda%203/CIMG0975.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/cbafever/Mazda%203/CIMG0974.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/cbafever/Mazda%203/CIMG0972.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/cbafever/Mazda%203/CIMG0970.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/cbafever/Mazda%203/CIMG0976.jpg

[franky.c]

first post ;)

http://i35.tinypic.com/2rcbbk2.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/25rpf1s.jpg

what lowering springs u on man??
i like the drop..

[Vaku]

yeah sits nice, Eibach Pro-Kit.

[franky.c]

what other modifications did you do the suspension??

or did you just change the springs alone..etc. camber kits, stuff like that.

[xsists]

looks like just a prokit with 18s..

[Vaku]

what other modifications did you do the suspension??

or did you just change the springs alone..etc. camber kits, stuff like that.

yep just a pro-kit and rx8 wheels, koni yellows soon (maybe, need to read more reviews about the ride quality)

[franky.c]

yep just a pro-kit and rx8 wheels, koni yellows soon (maybe, need to read more reviews about the ride quality)



did the wheels rub at all with the eibach pro kit springs??

what size are your tires?

[sunrun176]

This is my second post here. First one was basically all stock. Now I have done a few changes. Check them out and tell me what you think.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/cbafever/Mazda%203/CIMG0975.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/cbafever/Mazda%203/CIMG0974.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/cbafever/Mazda%203/CIMG0972.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/cbafever/Mazda%203/CIMG0970.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/cbafever/Mazda%203/CIMG0976.jpg

Nice.. It's hard to go wrong with red and black!

Every once in a while I think about painting my calipers, but I don't know what color I'd paint 'em that'd look best with Copper Red Mica. (dunno)

I like the yellow fogs, too, and that would definitely look nice with CRM.

[u8myore0]

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs055.snc3/14268_537840561221_18002424_31840444_7648696_n.jpg

[thejeans]

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs055.snc3/14268_537840561221_18002424_31840444_7648696_n.jpg

what happened?

[u8myore0]

what happened?

bad car accident. its been in shop for over a month. im waiting to get it back today or tomorrow. (hand)

[thejeans]

gotcha... well post pics of it fresh outta the shop..

[Chefsp0t]

Nice.. It's hard to go wrong with red and black!

Every once in a while I think about painting my calipers, but I don't know what color I'd paint 'em that'd look best with Copper Red Mica. (dunno)

I like the yellow fogs, too, and that would definitely look nice with CRM.

I have yellow fogs on my CRM hatch. I LOVE how they look. As far as brake caliper colors I am thinking I might do bronze/gold eventually if I ever have the motivation to paint them.

[Vaku]

did the wheels rub at all with the eibach pro kit springs??

what size are your tires?

nope, 225/40's
(cabpatch)

[cbafever]

Nice.. It's hard to go wrong with red and black!

Every once in a while I think about painting my calipers, but I don't know what color I'd paint 'em that'd look best with Copper Red Mica. (dunno)

I like the yellow fogs, too, and that would definitely look nice with CRM.

Thanks. Yea I'm not sure what color calipers will look good with CRM. You can never go wrong with black though. I agree with you on the yellow fogs.

[franky.c]

nope, 225/40's
(cabpatch)

Nice!! I just found my new mod..
How much drop did it give u , do u know?? A whole inch??

[Vaku]

Nice!! I just found my new mod..
How much drop did it give u , do u know?? A whole inch??

give or take yeh, overall a good stance.. I just recently put on a rear swaybar not sure if thast raised height in the rear or its just my imagination!

just get the pro-kit, very well known and proven to be a great spring for the 3!

[aps11090]

http://mymazda3.info/photos/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4239&g2_serialNumber=1


http://mymazda3.info/photos/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4194&g2_serialNumber=1


http://mymazda3.info/photos/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4153&g2_serialNumber=1


http://mymazda3.info/photos/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=154&g2_serialNumber=5


http://chargerboard.com/photos/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1695&g2_serialNumber=7


http://mymazda3.info/photos/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4159&g2_serialNumber=2


http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs205.snc1/7234_160091501780_662926780_3308493_999310_n.jpg


http://mymazda3.info/photos/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=120&g2_serialNumber=1


End pic whoring (eekdance)

[xsists]

slow..

[aps11090]

slow..

as a snail...

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/ish240/turbo20snail.gif

[SlowAnthony]

New here and only had the Mazda 3 for 4 days...

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n291/anthonyg2003/photo-35.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n291/anthonyg2003/photo-36.jpg

First Mod - 5% Tint All Around...(Filthy because of the snow and crappy cell phone pictures)

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n291/anthonyg2003/photo-37.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n291/anthonyg2003/photo-38.jpg

3000K HID Fogs ordered and 4500K HID headlights coming soon.

[kulka89]

:) nice cars guys and gals! :D

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x48/kulka89/mz3_pro/IMG_4123.jpg

[thejeans]

:) nice cars guys and gals! :D

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x48/kulka89/mz3_pro/IMG_4123.jpg

nice car...

saw your location is wheeling (wv??)...

if thats the case, youll have to come up to pitt for some meets this spring and summer

[sanblaster]

Wheeling, IL

[thejeans]

ahhh... gotcha

[kulka89]

yeah wheeling il. dont worry if i would live anywhere by you i would be all over the place :D

[u8myore0]

love this pic. taken friday!!
http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=214976&stc=1&d=1263763435

[xboxlivemonkey]

Can some one please post interesting photos I'm getting sick of the Same side shots >_>

[xsists]

Come spring I'll be out shooting more of my car and maybe some others. Not much can be shot while the car is in storage cause of the snow/salt on the roads.

[thejeans]

its not the same "boring" side shot... lol
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/thejeans/DSC_0945_6_7_8.jpg

[u8myore0]

Can some one please post interesting photos I'm getting sick of the Same side shots >_>



sorry. i love my side shot.

[sumixali]

erika yo hatch gotta fat butt

[u8myore0]

erika yo hatch gotta fat butt


you wish u had a hatch with a fat butt!! instead..u haz a sedan with a skinny booty!! ; )

[thejeans]

fat booty hatches FTW!!! lol

[kulka89]

new ones ;)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4289339723_db232b9f4b_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2757/4290083136_39e8bbdd2a_o.jpg

[sumixali]

its kinda true im jealous

[krazeepinoy]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/fielam/IMG_0018.jpg

[kulka89]

^^ those wheels would look great with the car slammed :D

[sunrun176]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/fielam/IMG_0018.jpg

Niiice... (yes) Lovin' the Lava...!

[07mazda3]

hey i just got a 2007 mazda 3 hatchback (5 door) is there anything i should know about it that is good or bad?

thanks so much

-Adam

[Vaku]

http://i46.tinypic.com/35icdpc.jpg

[07mazda3]

i just got a white 07 mazda 3 hatch ill post some soon!! do i need to know anything about the car?

[sunrun176]

i just got a white 07 mazda 3 hatch ill post some soon!! do i need to know anything about the car?

Just that the '07s are probably the most reliable of all the model years for the 3, generally speaking of course, based on a few different sources of information (Consumer Reports, TrueDelta.com, etc.). (I have no knowledge about your specific M3H so the above statement applies only to model year 2007 M3H's as a group.)

If it hasn't already been done, you can probably unlock the Driver Information System (DIS) in your factory stereo. Search the How-To section for.. well, how to.

Gas mileage averages ~22 City and ~30 Highway, but as always Your Mileage May Vary (TM).

The paint is very thin. Treat it with care and respect (i.e. no tailgating, wash it at least once/week (no exceptions) (touchless automatic car washes only, otherwise hand wash with quality products and don't let the wash mitt touch the ground), fix paint chips promptly even if it's just with the "nail polish" factory touch-up paint (hint: use a round toothpick instead of the supplied brush), etc.) and it will reward you by looking awesome. (thumb)

Being three years old, I'd be surprised if it still has the original tires (Goodyear Eagle RS-A's), but if it does and you drive in the snow, seriously consider investing in some Winter or Performance Winter tires mounted on steel rims, 'cuz the RS-A's SUCK on anything that isn't both warm (>50º) AND dry. It'll probably run you ~$650 but IMO it's well worth the improved performance and peace of mind. After all, the tires are the only part of the car in contact with the road.

Oh.. And welcome to the forums! (hi)

[bdiet0001]

Nicely said and welcome to the forums...........

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=93&pictureid=511

[roy obanion]

its not the same "boring" side shot... lol
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/thejeans/DSC_0945_6_7_8.jpg

This is awesome.


Oh, and we ought to get a StL/Chi meet going sometime this summer.

[azntaiji]

how she sits as of late. getting 20mm spacer for rear soon.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2750/4374630011_dd37f8fc45.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4375378728_c2949f8384.jpg

[thejeans]

This is awesome.


Oh, and we ought to get a StL/Chi meet going sometime this summer.

im in pittsburgh dude... lol

[n1smo]

Winter setup

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_2mNhsxTkMaE/S3QLCuNtPkI/AAAAAAAAEhY/tGtC7IB0fgM/s800/DSC_0647.JPG

Summer setup

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_2mNhsxTkMaE/S3iAbnhkMeI/AAAAAAAAEoM/kNd6_gRg69Y/s800/DSC_0668.JPG

[tigermack]

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p444224495-4.jpg

[roy obanion]

im in pittsburgh dude... lol

I know...there were some others from IL


Sorry, that was really confusing how I wrote it, what was I thinking?

[bdiet0001]

On my way home from work and ......(five-0)

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=93&pictureid=1729

[azntaiji]

damn! lol

[SuperProtege5]

Only $90 bucks? That's pretty lucky for going almost twice the limit.

[simple_MZ3]

25mph speed limit is ridiculous unless its a school zone... the min should be 40 - 45 (especially when there are sharp turns hehe (naughty))

[AMW///]

Wow y'all got some NICE hatchbacks!!!! I wish I could find me one.....

[simple_MZ3]

Wow y'all got some NICE hatchbacks!!!! I wish I could find me one.....

u could! Hatches prices are going down. I got mine for 8k. I'm sure u could fine a nice deal on one.

[AMW///]

I'm hoping to find one because my Tacoma is killing me on MPG. Plus the 3's are sexy as heck.

[ninjaboy]

from a cell so not the best pic but you get the idea
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o76/spongerhater808/Car/IMG00107.jpg

[kulka89]

yellow! =]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x48/kulka89/march%202010/DSC_0048.jpg
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x48/kulka89/march%202010/DSC_0021.jpg

[thejeans]

sorry for the shitty cell pic, but i had to share...
took something bad and made it funny (atleast to me)
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/thejeans/Mobile%20Uploads/0_0-2.jpg

long story short, dumb bitch talking on her cell hit me (pushed half the hatch sheetmetal in) she didnt have insurance i have a buddy whos dad has a paint booth in his garage, case of beer and i buy the paint etc and i can get it fixed... so until i can get it into the booth, i decided the bandaid would atleast make the damage a lil more comical in my mind haha

[sunrun176]

Awesome! (2thumbs)

[roy obanion]

I dig it.

[BPboiler3]

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll216/bpboiler3/3_24_photoshoot_w_scott/shootw_scott2.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll216/bpboiler3/3_24_photoshoot_w_scott/shootw_scott4.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll216/bpboiler3/3_24_photoshoot_w_scott/shootw_scott7.jpg

[SuperProtege5]

What wheels you running BP? They accent your car very well. Oh and nice pics too btw.

[MonchieM3S]

nice BP! ;)

[BPboiler3]

What wheels you running BP? They accent your car very well. Oh and nice pics too btw.


thanks...Im running Enkei SC03's

[southendskin210]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a293/URBACKUPPLAN/HPIM2454-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a293/URBACKUPPLAN/HPIM2453-1.jpg


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a293/URBACKUPPLAN/HPIM2456.jpg


http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a293/URBACKUPPLAN/HPIM2455-1.jpg

my phantom blue mz3((STILL A WRK IN PROGRESS!!))

[bbrich57]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a293/URBACKUPPLAN/HPIM2456.jpg

my phantom blue mz3((STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS!!))

Dude!! You have some serious runs on that wheel(s.) If the rest are like that, I would rethink the painting idea.
http://static.mazdas247.com/smilies/50.gif

[southendskin210]

dude its a rim it gets abused every day on the rd so it cant stay nice forever, material things dont matter the car still puts out on the street and runs strong....i was focusing on the fact that theres drilled and slotted rotors on that pic rims, eh who cares about umm

[xsists]

If "material things" don't matter, why are you showing off your rotors?

You do know that drilled rotors are not good right? You run a risk of cracking between the holes. Slotted only is better than drilled and slotted and blanks are actually better. I seriously doubt you need the "cooling" or drilled/slotted rotors on the street.

I agree completely with bbrich57, I would consider re-painting the wheels.

[Nomad]

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/1672/1981/29178490016_large.jpg

[SRH_3GT]

Well, I posted pictures of my Mazda 3s MANY MONTHS AGO and I guess I made changes to my Photo Bucket link.

Here are some new pics of my 2008 Mazda 3s Grand Touring Hatchback with a lil over 28k miles on it.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR01.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR02.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR03.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR04.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR05.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR06.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR07.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR08.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR09.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR10.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR11.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR12.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR14.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR13.jpg

Engine:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR15.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR16.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR18.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR19.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR20.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR21.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR22.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/srhtx/Mazda/3s%20Grand%20Touring%20Hatchback/AFTER3sEXTERIOR23.jpg

[sunrun176]

Dude... Nice work! That thing doesn't look a mile over 1K, much less 28K!

[SRH_3GT]

Dude... Nice work! That thing doesn't look a mile over 1K, much less 28K!

Thanks!!

[Vaku]

my new 09 SP25 (GT in the states?) was sad to see my 08 go tho.. ;( (looked identical to SRH's above except on eibach/koni's)

http://i39.tinypic.com/6tig53.jpg

[SRH_3GT]

Nice ride Vaku. I still wish to add a few things to my '08. I need to get a flash done to mine. I also need to find some very strong brake pads so I could take mine out for road racing. I also wish to get a Borla cat back exhaust. I wish to keep "MY MAZDA" from sounding like a ricer. No offense to anyone. I can't stand those nasty sounding Hondas out there. (yupnope) (drive2) (help) I've had 2 Infiniti G35 Sedan and love the deep sounding exhaust those 3.5L V6s had. Not to mention the power they put out.

I have to hold back on my money since a very good friend of mine is about to build his own body shop with very strong and powerful clients. That is where I will be able to have by own professional detail shop.

[thejeans]

NEW PICS!!! :D

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/thejeans/DSC_0047_8_6_5_3_4.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/thejeans/DSC_0053_4_5_6.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/thejeans/DSC_0057_58_59_60_61.jpg

[Andrew K.]

I'll play a bit. Some shots from EECMM this year..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v70/xsists/EECMM%2009/HDRof3.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2449/3634864680_f4739e1672_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3633655173_35ae83d936_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3323/3649672192_712d4a008e_o.jpg



Thats a really nice lookin car. Ive been thinking about gold/bronze rims on my mazda. What brand are those? and what tires did you rap them in? Just starting to do stuff to my mazda and need some pointers, Thanks.

[ninjaboy]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o76/spongerhater808/Car/DSC00469.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o76/spongerhater808/Car/HDRMelia.jpg

[xsists]

Thats a really nice lookin car. Ive been thinking about gold/bronze rims on my mazda. What brand are those? and what tires did you rap them in? Just starting to do stuff to my mazda and need some pointers, Thanks.

Thanks man..

The wheels/tires are as follows:
-17x7.5 Drag DR-19 wheels (Gold)
-215/45/17 Hankook Ventus HRII H405 tires

[SRH_3GT]

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/thejeans/DSC_0057_58_59_60_61.jpg

I really like the looks of your black 3. Very nice. (thumb)

[thejeans]

I really like the looks of your black 3. Very nice. (thumb)

thanks man :)

[Andrew K.]

Thanks man..

The wheels/tires are as follows:
-17x7.5 Drag DR-19 wheels (Gold)
-215/45/17 Hankook Ventus HRII H405 tires




I have been looking at some different Drag rims online and the gold rim's photos look like a wierd gold. Did you do anything to the color of your rims?

Im guessing it just the photos online but just making sure.

[xsists]

I didn't do anything extra to the color of the wheels. They are kinda lightish gold kinda a hint of tan too but I like the way they look.

[Andrew K.]

Alright thanks for the info. Yeah I cant decide if i want to go with gold or a darker color like a charcoal for gunmetal. Im looking at either the drag dr - 34 or something like that. ahhhh soo many choicesss. (bang)

[xsists]

I'll probably have different wheels at some point this year. Just need a change. Don't know if I'll get rid of the drags but I'll have something different on the car.

[Andrew K.]

you keeping the gold look?

How do you like those tires for ride and handling?


And if you are thinking about selling the rims and tires or one of the two, let me know, ill be interested.

[xsists]

The ride/handling is fine, but could be better. The ride is good but I would like more grip. I am probably changing the look all together but right now its too soon to tell. As far as selling them, I'll keep you in mind if I decide to.

[fam]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/th_DSCF2607.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/?action=view&current=DSCF2607.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/th_DSCF2613.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/?action=view&current=DSCF2613.jpg)

[tigermack]

Got car ready for SD. Heading down in the morning.

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p525462803-4.jpg

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/v10/p426543048-4.jpg

[Andrew K.]

Got car ready for SD. Heading down in the morning.





So sick and clean.
(cool)

[tigermack]

^ Thanks.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/tigermack/123600600OwKNelo7IMG_3931.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/tigermack/123600536b1WYIIc8IMG_3787.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/tigermack/123600716CPiOKCxwIMG_4071.jpg

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/v11/p219495257-4.jpg

[xsists]

Mack, I love the car man.. Sucks to hear that you didn't place well in SD.. When did you pull the front fenders?

[tigermack]

I pulled the fenders a few months ago... had to do it for the 285's. I didn't place well but oh well, now that I been to a bigger stage in my car... I think I can become more relax next time and not be so nervous before I drive. hahaha

[SRH_3GT]

What mods have you done to it for autocrossing?


^ Thanks.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/tigermack/123600600OwKNelo7IMG_3931.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/tigermack/123600536b1WYIIc8IMG_3787.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/tigermack/123600716CPiOKCxwIMG_4071.jpg

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/v11/p219495257-4.jpg

[tigermack]

Hmm... it's a long list... I will just copy and paste my list from the other forums.

> Engine Modifcations<

AEM CAI w/ Hydroshield
AEM UEGO Wideband
AWR rear mount
Borla CBE
Radix Motorsports lightweight battery (14lbs)
CP-E Standback for NA 3
Draxas header
Exedy Stage2 clutch
Fidanza lightweight flywheel - 8.5lbs
Ford Racing flow matched 440cc injectors *not yet installed*
Mfactory helical LSD
********** passenger & transmission mounts
Test pipe
TWM short shifter


Ex:
Buddy Club Condenser
Mazdaspeed3 CBE
WeaponR Engine Torque Dampener

> Suspension/Chassis & Wheels/Tires<

Goodyear Eagle F1 G3-DS 235/45
Hoosier A6 245/40/17
Hoosier A6 285/30/18
Kosei K1 TS 17x9 ET45
Enkei RPF1 17x9 ET45
Enkei RPF1 18x9.5 ET45
SSR Comp-C 17x9.5 ET42
Ichiba 20mm spacers
Muteki open end black lugs
Mazdaspeed3 front sway bar
Hotchkis rear sway bar
SPC rear camber links
K-Mac camber plates
Tein SS coilovers *shorter springs*
Koni Yellow rear

Ex:
Bridgestone RE-01R 245/40
Bridgestone RE-01R 255/40
Falken Azenis RT-615 225/45
Kumho SPT 245/40
Enkei RPF1 17x8 ET45
Enkei RPF1 17x9 ET45
O.Z. Racing Superleggera 17x8 ET48
RacingBeat rear sway bar
GT Spec rear panel and v-link (useless piece of shit, don't waste your money unless you're a ricer)

> Brakes <

ATE Superblue fluid
Hawk HP+ (daily/autox)
Hawk HT-14 (track)
EBC YellowStuff
Techna-Fit lines

Ex:
Hawk HPS

> Exterior <

Apexcone HID H7 6000K
Nokya H11 HyperYellow
GV front lip

> Interior <

Pioneer Avic-d3
Skunk2 knob
Sparco EVO & EVO2 seats

Next...

LSD
Stage 2 clutch/Lighten flywheel (either Spec or Fidanza)
Cosworth Intake Manifold
AWR whole race suspension set up
or
AD/GC
Hoosier A6/Kumho V710 285's
[hr]

[NTIMD8R]

Nice pics Tigermack! Sweet 3! Can't believe you got 285's to fit! That's insane!

Here's a few pics of mine from this last weekend's AutoX at Lincoln Airpark (the site of the SCCA Solo Nationals) in Lincoln, Nebraska...

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww317/ntimd8r/img_9375.jpg

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww317/ntimd8r/img_9376.jpg

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww317/ntimd8r/img_9377.jpg

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww317/ntimd8r/img_9378.jpg

[SRH_3GT]

Ohhhhhh....... Your Mazda has something that I want. How does the exhaust sound with the Borla? Does it sound like a ricer or does it sound nice and deep?


Hmm... it's a long list... I will just copy and paste my list from the other forums.

> Engine Modifcations<

[color=blue][i]AEM CAI w/ Hydroshield
AEM UEGO Wideband
AWR rear mount
Borla CBE
Radix Motorsports lightweight battery (14lbs)
CP-E Standback for NA 3
Draxas header
Exedy Stage2 clutch
Fidanza lightweight flywheel - 8.5lbs
Ford Racing flow matched 440cc injectors *not yet installed*
Mfactory helical LSD

[tigermack]

It's nice and deep.

[SRH_3GT]

It's nice and deep.

Thanks (cabpatch)

[fam]

thats what she said?

[YearOfTherat]

A few new shots
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k22/cjlee9/Miscellanous/IMG_1102.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k22/cjlee9/Miscellanous/IMG_1105.jpg

[sunrun176]

Nice...! :cool:

[Andrew K.]

Whats the tint on that car? thanks.

[YearOfTherat]

Whats the tint on that car? thanks.

I kept it legal, its 35%...

[Andrew K.]

I kept it legal, its 35%...




Well i really like it. It keeps the classiness of the car. I feel like when people have the windows super dark it looks like they painted them black, in my opinion I think 35% looks real clean. :)

[ZoomZoomFan]

I've got about a million pictures of my car. I'll link you to the Photobucket album and just post my few favorites. ;)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/GMFWDFAN/Max%20the%202008%20Mazda%203/185.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/GMFWDFAN/Max%20the%202008%20Mazda%203/FirstDetail2010001.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/GMFWDFAN/Max%20the%202008%20Mazda%203/FirstDetail2010019.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/GMFWDFAN/Max%20the%202008%20Mazda%203/FirstDetail2010021.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/GMFWDFAN/Max%20the%202008%20Mazda%203/FirstDetail2010024.jpg

http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/GMFWDFAN/Max%20the%202008%20Mazda%203/

[SuperProtege5]

A few new shots
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k22/cjlee9/Miscellanous/IMG_1102.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k22/cjlee9/Miscellanous/IMG_1105.jpg

Raid the accessories catalog some lol? Car is looking very nice overall.

[bdiet0001]

superprotege5, I love that grille on the 3. Where'd you get it? I seen them on Ebay but am skeptical about fit, ect..... Your ride looks great.

[xsists]

Thats actually YearOfTheRat's car.. The ebay ones will work otherwise Nextmod sells them as well. I heard the fitment isn't that great but I couldn't tell you from experience.

[thejeans]

superprotege5, I love that grille on the 3. Where'd you get it? I seen them on Ebay but am skeptical about fit, ect..... Your ride looks great.


Thats actually YearOfTheRat's car.. The ebay ones will work otherwise Nextmod sells them as well. I heard the fitment isn't that great but I couldn't tell you from experience.


pretty sure the ones on ebay are nextmod's grill...

[hat1018]

sorry but i just couldn't look at every page, but did the originator of this thread get a 3 or not? (what page)

[xsists]

Here's a little different look. I'm not really a fan of it. Borrowed the wheels/tires from a friend for an autocross event.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/4593737348_de74a235a1_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1258/4593120037_4c4e5892f4_o.jpg

[SRH_3GT]

I like the rims BUT, they just do not fit the Mazda 3 style since they are Protege rims.


Here's a little different look. I'm not really a fan of it. Borrowed the wheels/tires from a friend for an autocross event.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/4593737348_de74a235a1_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1258/4593120037_4c4e5892f4_o.jpg

[xsists]

I think MSP wheels are ugly as sin anyways. I was in it for the tires.

[SRH_3GT]

I think MSP wheels are ugly as sin anyways. I was in it for the tires.

I knew what you ment. (drive2)

[xsists]

The tires didn't even help that much. FYI, the 3 is NOT competitive in the ST class.

[thejeans]

The tires didn't even help that much. FYI, the 3 is NOT competitive in the ST class.

i coulda told you that a LONG time ago... HAHAHA

[halo0]

Haven't posted pics in forevar :P

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j19/halo0/Shoot15_03.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j19/halo0/Shoot15_02.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j19/halo0/Shoot15_07.jpg

[SRH_3GT]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j19/halo0/Shoot15_03.jpg

Bud, where did you get that color for the brake callipers????? I'm about to paint mine in that color. I can't find a place, down here, that has that color. My Mazda is the same color as yours is and I might have to paint mine blue. I'm looking for an orange, yellow or something like that.

Thanks!!

[ZoomZoomFan]

Love your car, Phil! It makes mine feel self-conscious. :P

[SuperProtege5]

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z5/SuperProtege5/IMGP0189.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z5/SuperProtege5/IMGP0185.jpg

[SRH_3GT]

How well does that Sat. Antenna work on your 3?


http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z5/SuperProtege5/IMGP0189.jpg

[fam]

Droid cell phone pics but just got her back from the accident, ms3 skirt mod, tinted all under 24 hours of ownership. Better prettier dslr shots to come later.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/DROID%20MOBILE/th_de059799.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/DROID%20MOBILE/?action=view&current=de059799.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/DROID%20MOBILE/th_138fd313.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/DROID%20MOBILE/?action=view&current=138fd313.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/DROID%20MOBILE/th_4487fc2c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/DROID%20MOBILE/?action=view&current=4487fc2c.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/DROID%20MOBILE/th_cbfe94c7.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/DROID%20MOBILE/?action=view&current=cbfe94c7.jpg)

[SuperProtege5]

How well does that Sat. Antenna work on your 3?

I don't have a Sat. Antenna. If you're referring to the Sharkfin Antenna, it has been doing great. Can pick up signals from the Killeen area here in Austin and occasionally a couple San Antonio stations as well if the conditions are right, weather-wise. I love it and it adds a unique look to the car.

[SRH_3GT]

I don't have a Sat. Antenna. If you're referring to the Sharkfin Antenna, it has been doing great. Can pick up signals from the Killeen area here in Austin and occasionally a couple San Antonio stations as well if the conditions are right, weather-wise. I love it and it adds a unique look to the car.

Well, my GT is wired for Sat BUT, I did not like Sirius when I bought my Mazda. With the two Infiniti G35s I've had, they has XM. NOW, the two companies have merged, ugh. I just need to go to my dads Ford Lincoln Mercury dealership and order a Sirius deal and put it inside. I liked that cover since you do not need to have that antenna pole pocking outside the vehicle. lol

[fam]

Have an a tip and hid's I need to install, but here she is.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/th_P5156434.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/?action=view&current=P5156434.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/th_P5156421.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/?action=view&current=P5156421.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/th_P5156409.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/?action=view&current=P5156409.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/th_P5156406.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/?action=view&current=P5156406.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/th_P5156404.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/?action=view&current=P5156404.jpg)

[sunrun176]

Have an a tip and hid's I need to install, but here she is.
[SNIP]
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/th_P5156404.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/?action=view&current=P5156404.jpg)

Again, lookin' pretty sweet...

I really like how it looks w/o the door side moldings. Adding that to my to-do list. :D

[fam]

Thanks.

Installed the new tip today ill post pics after the hid install (dont want to spam this thread). I pretty much did every dumb way to remove the tip possible. It was spot welded on the top and bottom. I used a dremel and cut around the spot welds and removed the tip then a chisel and hammer to knock off the remaining welds..sounds easy but i used about 10 cutting wheels for the dremel lol.

[NTIMD8R]

Had a blast yesterday at my first autocross in the rain! Got my 3 into a drift (not intentionally) coming out of a turn. While sliding, I had the wheel cranked all the way to the right. I was thinkin' to myself, "Alright, that's all I've got. I sure hope it catches quick!" It did and the rear end whipped back the other way a little. I quickly countersteered and continued on my way! Cool thing about it was that a guy (David Cosseboom--his website: www.gotcone.com), taking pictures of the event, caught the first part of it on "film"...

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww317/ntimd8r/img_2329.jpg

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww317/ntimd8r/img_2330.jpg

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww317/ntimd8r/img_2331.jpg

BTW, I won my class! Woo Hoo!

[SRH_3GT]

Nice pics of your 3 and congrates!!!!!! (drinks)


What mods have you done on your Mazda?

[xsists]

WHAT?! You won the ST class? Congrats!! Tell me there were no Civics there. I'm having trouble getting above 5th out of 8..

Please let me know your setup.

Btw, I like the "Intimidator" numbering and plate..

[NTIMD8R]

WHAT?! You won the ST class? Tell me there were no Civics there. I'm having trouble getting above 5th out of 8..

Please let me know your setup.

Btw, I like the "Intimidator" numbering and plate..

Yeah, you're right...There were no civics there. I presume, you being from Wisconsin, you were thinking of this guy in particular who comes down here to Nebraska a couple times a year and kicks everyone's butt...
http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww317/ntimd8r/img_0504.jpg
He was there for my first autocross in July of last year where I finished last out of 5 (he won, of course). Since then I've competed in four more, winning every one. No civics since the first but I've competed against P5's, Focus ZX3's, Escort ZX2's, Toyota Celica's, and an Alfa Romeo. So I guess, me winning is no big deal.

I do feel I'm a much better driver now than I was at my first meet so I'm anxious for that guy from Wisconsin to come back so I can see how I stack up. I don't expect to beat him, that's for sure, but to at least finish respectably close to his time.

BTW, here's all the mods I've done to my car. I just cut and pasted my MS word file. The majority of them are appearance mods but you can pick out the important setup stuff on your own (sorry, I'm lazy!)...

Steve’s 2004 Black Mica Mazda 3s 5-door

Factory Options
1. 5-speed manual transmission
2. Leather interior
3. AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer
4. Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass/temperature/homelink
5. Power Moonroof
6. Side-Curtain Airbags
7. All-weather floor mats
8. Cargo net
9. Wheel locks

Modifications (in order of completion)
1. 35% tint all-around
2. Rockford Fosgate Punch 60 amp powering 8” Rockford Fosgate stage 2 subwoofer in custom enclosure.
3. XM Satellite Radio (not hooked up)
4. Heated driver’s side seat
5. Denison Icelink integrated iPod adapter (hooked up) in center console
6. Lighted (red) Mazda 3 door sills (all 4 doors)
7. Painted brake calipers red w/black mounting brackets and white Mazda decals
8. Cross-drilled brake rotors on all four wheels with rotor “hats” painted black
9. Napa Ceramix brake pads
10. Polished-aluminum Fujita F5 Cold-Air Intake (CAI) w/Injen Technologies Hydroshield filter cover (red)
11. Spin-on 2.0 oil filter adapter
12. ARK DT-S cat-back exhaust
13. Optima red top battery
14. Monzta’s timing advance mod
15. Mazda 3 engraved cast aluminum pedals
16. 3-gauge cluster A-pillar pod painted light gray to match other A-pillar
17. Glowshift 7-color tinted gauges (oil temperature, oil pressure, volt)
18. Prosport Performance oil filter adapter plate (for gauge sensors)
19. TWM Performance short shifter with aluminum bushings
20. TWM Performance .44 magnum weighted shift knob with stainless steel finish and red allen screw accents
21. Redline Goods custom shift boot, e-brake boot, and armrest cover in black leather with charcoal carbon-fiber stripes and red stitching
22. TRZ Dogbone rear motor mount
23. Painted engine, battery, and fuse covers (black/red/silver)
24. Vibrant Performance strut tower brace bar
25. Flex Innovations 5-wire grounding kit
26. Mazda CX-7 stubby antenna
27. Premium black/red Mazda 3 floor mats
28. Bayson R Motorsports eyelids
29. Kakumei Motorsports fiberglass Mazdaspeed-type grille painted to match body color
30. OEM Mazda RX-8 rims
31. Yokohama S-Drive 225/40/18 tires
32. HD lip
33. Yellow Koni Sport adjustable shocks/struts
34. Mazdaspeed lowering springs for Mazda 3
35. Mazdaspeed rear camber arms
36. Racing Beat swaybars--front and rear
37. Racing Beat front swaybar endlinks
38. Mazdaspeed 3 rear swaybar endlinks
39. Optional Mazda 3 satin-silver fuel-filler door painted to match body color
40. Dashhawk OBD-II digital multi-gauge/scan tool/data logger display unit
41. Weapon-R engine torque damper
42. Option Racing LED tail lights
43. LED third brake light

Waiting to install: Apexcone DDM 6000K 55w HID headlamps, Predator Chromium Angel Eyes

Koni's set at 1 1/2 turns toward firm on the front and full soft on rear.

Oh, and thanks for the comments on the "Intimidator" numbers and plate! In case you couldn't tell, I'm I huge Earnhardt fan! (Duh!) Don't really feel worthy enough to run his number on my 3 but as long as I keep winning...Or at least until the Civics show up!

[xsists]

Yeah that guy tears up SCCA Milwaukee here. He was there for my very first autox this year and he got 2nd. The other Civic (also an EF) that is up here wins everytime. It runs in pro class AND in ST. Two weekends ago it took 2 trophies in pro and one in ST (had two drivers in ST but only one trophy). Otherwise the newer SIs are pretty quick around the track with minimal mods. I'm hoping my times will improve with a set of sways and some new tires (going with star specs on a 16x7 wheel). I also am not expecting to WIN the class, just expecting to be a little more competitive. When I was 5th out of 8 I beat a ZX2 and a Celica and one other car that I forgot what it was.

Again, congrats and keep on winning!

[NTIMD8R]

Thanks! Good luck to you too!

[tigermack]

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/v17/p477513020-4.jpg

[kulka89]

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/v17/p477513020-4.jpg

haha i was autocrossing today and i was in FSP just cuz of my intake.. :| (ugh)
anyways sweet pic tigermack! :D

[xsists]

haha i was autocrossing today and i was in FSP just cuz of my intake.. :| (ugh)
anyways sweet pic tigermack! :D

? Intake should only put you in ST. I'm in ST and I have intake, exhaust, springs and 7.5" wheels..

[fam]

Some new pics...yes I know they look odd. I took them in raw mode on the DSLR and messed with the exposure\vibrance\blacks..maybe some might like it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/4630936032_0047617b67_b.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/4630933052_c0e0047fef_b.jpg

[tigermack]

? Intake should only put you in ST. I'm in ST and I have intake, exhaust, springs and 7.5" wheels..

Yeah... that's what I thought, too.

[azntaiji]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4588194786_1b3150a30d.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4613075306_27b39ef366.jpg

[NaturalMystic]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4588194786_1b3150a30d.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4613075306_27b39ef366.jpg

I'm in the market for a 2nd hand 3 GT Sport right now but red wasn't on my short list of paint colors. These pics changed my mind though, your ride looks awesome! What size rims/tires are you running? They look so wide, are you having any issues with rubbing?

[tigermack]

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/v14/p837127574-4.jpg

[MonchieM3S]

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/v14/p837127574-4.jpg

whoa.. mack.. very nice! I think I like those better than your rpf1's!

[NTIMD8R]

(iagree)

[Mica Mazda]

here's mine :)

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo263/Da1andonlyfresh/050.jpg

Eibach pro-kit

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo263/Da1andonlyfresh/HKS.jpg

HKS exhaust with custom piping

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo263/Da1andonlyfresh/axela2.jpg

axela

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo263/Da1andonlyfresh/048.jpg

18 inch wheels

[bbrich57]

Nice!!
Beautiful color too.
What wheels? ADR's?

[sunrun176]

Some new pics...yes I know they look odd. I took them in raw mode on the DSLR and messed with the exposure\vibrance\blacks..maybe some might like it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/4630936032_0047617b67_b.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/superfam/4630933052_c0e0047fef_b.jpg

Nice pics, esp. the second one! Count me in with the "some"..

[Mica Mazda]

Nice!!
Beautiful color too.
What wheels? ADR's?

yea bro it was the only one on the lot...it stands out a lot...but the wheels are IGN Racing wheels...i got them off a s2k for 300 for all 4 :D

[tigermack]

whoa.. mack.. very nice! I think I like those better than your rpf1's!


(iagree)

Thanks, guys. I am on the same boat... but I still love my RPF1's. Especially when I put the 18" on.

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/v16/p1041349518-4.jpg

[fam]

Thanks sunrun...when I finally get her washed and actually have time to take a lunch break at work...Ill hit up the park and some other cool places for better non driveway photos.

[azntaiji]

I'm in the market for a 2nd hand 3 GT Sport right now but red wasn't on my short list of paint colors. These pics changed my mind though, your ride looks awesome! What size rims/tires are you running? They look so wide, are you having any issues with rubbing?

thanks bro!
17x8 +32 17x9 +28 yeah some rubbing but not too bad now that i'm rolled.
going moar low in a couple weeks, KW V2 :D

[Chefsp0t]

I haven't seen too many (any??) copper red cars with bronze wheels so I thought I'd give it a try.

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae260/chefsp0tmazda3/Mazda3/002-2.jpg

Fresh duplicolor bronze on my ms3 wheels. I also got some new Hankook Ventus V12's in 225/40/18 installed not too long ago.

[Mica Mazda]

I haven't seen too many (any??) copper red cars with bronze wheels so I thought I'd give it a try.

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae260/chefsp0tmazda3/Mazda3/002-2.jpg

Fresh duplicolor bronze on my ms3 wheels. I also got some new Hankook Ventus V12's in 225/40/18 installed not too long ago.

shit is nice bro...all you need is the drop...once i dropped mine this past weekend every1's been breakin' necks...lol...but its good to see another copper red 3...not too many out there...what mods have you done to the car?

[Chefsp0t]

Thanks man. I do love the color. I think I am getting a pro kit soon. I thought about going lower (roadmagnet 1.75") but I live on a dirt road and it is my DD. My other car is getting slammed so one out of two isn't bad. I also want to use stock struts for as long as possible.

So far I have mostly cosmetic mods since it is still under factory warranty. I have eyelids, 4500k hid, lamin-x on the fog lights, lamin-x on the third brake light and rear reflectors, led conversion for all the bulbs except the gauges, jdm window visors, rallyarmor mudflaps, painted ms3 wheels, a mazdaspeed accessory short throw shifter, and a trz dogbone rear motor mount.

Next up is twm shifter bushings, lowering springs, an autoexe replica spoiler from ebay, an 09 oem front lip

[azntaiji]

looks good chefsp0t! definitely moar low when you can and it will really set it off.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4648614920_17e92a1107.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4648614572_99d4628646.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4648614264_3c22ff7bac.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4648613950_466a485f44.jpg

[boosthead]

man... I miss my velocity red 3.