What have you done to your Mazda3/Axela today?

[Antoine]

Another classic thread topic here on Mazda Forums...Let's get a Mazda3/Axela version rolling...Enjoy! (drive)

[jomil91]

need to clean the interior!

[FrancoNemo]

Well today nothing done to my 3s.
but 2 new Mazda 3i Touring have joined the Family!
Proud Mazda Owners! =) traded in a Durango and a Frontier for these two...
(Black is my brother's. and Red My Sister's)


http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/7995/photo0080qr1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Akaveli]

woohoo, more 3s!!!

[krimsonviper]

today-cleaned off bird crap and bought alka seltzers

yesterday-changed rear brake pads, did the ETB grounding mod, rotated tires, and washed car.

[FrancoNemo]

new wheels! took of the tein sticker and ordered a black one.

[BoostThat3]

Franco - sick 3 bro..

What did I do to my 3? I ripped the crap through my gears on the way home from work on the highway :) zoom zoom

[FrancoNemo]

Franco - sick 3 bro..

What did I do to my 3? I ripped the crap through my gears on the way home from work on the highway :) zoom zoom

thanks bro!

Yesterday- i got the harness for the reverse lights replaced! no more melting reverse lens...

tomorrow- hopefully warranty already sent my new taillights

The Dealership offered to replace my tranny and 2nd and 3rd gear through warranty when i said they grinded more than twice and im making sure i shift right!

gotta say i Love Delray Mazda go there if any problems!!

[normi79]

Yesterday i´ve put a roofspoiler on it, today i mounted my 18" MPS Wheels (MPS-thats Mazdaspeed in Europe)

http://upload.kochleffel.de/upload/images/files/a291ba80a4efa66/tn_RojihnL1tU.jpg (http://upload.kochleffel.de/upload/file.php?id=a291ba80a4efa66)
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[FrancoNemo]

Yesterday i´ve put a roofspoiler on it, today i mounted my 18" MPS Wheels (MPS-thats Mazdaspeed in Europe)

http://upload.kochleffel.de/upload/images/files/a291ba80a4efa66/tn_RojihnL1tU.jpg (http://upload.kochleffel.de/upload/file.php?id=a291ba80a4efa66)
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nice man good choise!!! Really like the white with the blk wheels!!

[FrancoNemo]

i put my rx8 rims back on!!! and im gettin smaller tires for them!!!

[astrock42]

New wheels (god bless eBay!)Injen Cold Air. Blue Neon undercar kit. Thinking about blacklight instead. Two 12" 600W subs. Saving up for the RacingBeat exhaust system. I'll have pics up later.

[FrancoNemo]

NEwww tires on the rx8 rims!!!! 225/45/18 no rubbin sooo far =)
rides soo much smoother than the dunlops and looks better with the lower pro
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/567/nonameia9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/9940/noname2gc9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Akaveli]

sweeeeeeeeeeet

[whitemp5seattle]

NEwww tires on the rx8 rims!!!! 225/45/18 no rubbin sooo far =)
rides soo much smoother than the dunlops and looks better with the lower pro

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/9940/noname2gc9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

gotta fix that wheel gap (no)

j/k :p

I switched out my '05 red and amber lens taillights for a set of '07 red and clear lens taillights today (yippy)

[FrancoNemo]

gotta fix that wheel gap (no)

j/k :p

I switched out my '05 red and amber lens taillights for a set of '07 red and clear lens taillights today (yippy)

ahaha i was thinking bout puttin some Nitto Grapplers on dat (alright) lol
the latest pic i got is on my sig. i love the tires my car feels soo much more smoother! and no more rubbin!!!!(alright)(alright)(alright)(alright)


nicee the taillight up grade is a plus!!! any pics yet?

[whitemp5seattle]

yup! just uploaded one a few minutes ago!

http://www.msprotege.com/members/whitemp5seattle/new%20tails.jpg

I just have to get some silver coated turn signal bulbs for the front and back and I'll be all set! The best part about this mod though was that it got rid of the little dead spider in my left stock taillight lol

[FrancoNemo]

yup! just uploaded one a few minutes ago!

http://www.msprotege.com/members/whitemp5seattle/new%20tails.jpg

I just have to get some silver coated turn signal bulbs for the front and back and I'll be all set! The best part about this mod though was that it got rid of the little dead spider in my left stock taillight lol

niiceee ahahaha nice to know dat spyder is gone lol

how much did the new tails cost u??? im sure there not cheap unless u got a hook up.

[whitemp5seattle]

$100 shipped. got 'em from another member on another mz3 forum...

[Nomad]

On my Dad's MZ3i: Cleaned and lubed all the brake slider pins, changed front pads, flushed and bled with new ATE Super Blue brake fluid, changed oil and changed cabin air filter.

Only aggravations:
1. Darn brake calipers needed a 7mm allen. Had all BUT a 7mm in the toolbox so had to run out to get one.
2. Rear and front brake bleeder screws being different sizes. The fronts were a smaller size which was the ONLY one not included in my line wrench set!
3. Offset oil filter hole. It wasn't my car so I didn't want to cut away at the splash shield for a straight shot which would make it considerably less messy.

Next on the list will be a 2.0 oil filter adapter to go onto my MZ3 GT hatch.

[FrancoNemo]

what did i do...
tried flatfoot shifting!!! f****n ballin! loved it
tires where spinnin like crazy on second a a lil on third

[whitemp5seattle]

installed AudioLink ipod adapter Wednesday.

today installed Redline shift boot and ebrake cover...pics to come!

[FrancoNemo]

i washed it and cleaned the interior really good! and took the black paint of the taillights (dnt yet if i'll black them out again..)

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/1193/dsc02310gj8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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[LilZoom]

My baby I'm sure you can tell what is done other than the system.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/kmschuster01/CAR/MAZDA/MARCH%2008/th_IMG_4477.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/kmschuster01/CAR/MAZDA/MARCH%2008/IMG_4477.jpg)
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[whitemp5seattle]

installed GT Spec strut bar and detailed the interior

[LilZoom]

Do you do something everyday ? You always seem to have something new goin in lol

[whitemp5seattle]

well I just got the new car and sold a bunch of stuff from the old p5 so I had the funds for new mods :D

[FrancoNemo]

hmmm well wat i did... and this was last nite.. i backed into some piece of shit hyundai electra dat i didnt c while backin out of a spot (my car was packed so i was a lil distracted) nothing bad just a tiny scratch but im happy no dents or anything noticeable!

[whitemp5seattle]

ouch. hope there wasn't any damage to the hyundai either!

[muggs]

Installed clear bra on the speed3. Took almost four hours! Use the Invisiblemask non 3m with the lifetime warranty. Kind of a bi icth! but turned out well, had one on my previuos g35 and loved it. btw, speed3 much more fun ride than g35, especially since the g35 was using about 2 qts. every 1500 miles. traded before the tsb engine replacement was needed...

[FrancoNemo]

ouch. hope there wasn't any damage to the hyundai either!

no comment.... i didnt see anything or maybe i was just that pissed.. but my buddy told me it had a lil dent! oh and i noticed my bumper was a lil off but i got it back in place :)

[r0meua]

So I'm new to the forum i thought i would share what i my painted engin cover. That I just finished today. Please see Attachment

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[xXx Mazda xXx]

installed new Halo Headlights...ill take some pics tomorrow!

[whitemp5seattle]

pics tonight! while it's dark! :p

I tried to install some corksport motor mounts today, but I needed a 19mm socket to get one of the mm bolts off and it was getting late and dark out, so I reluctantly put everything away until I can buy a 19mm socket tomorrow or next week...

[D_Roc7822]

am in the process of painting some interior peices red... Im trying to go with the MPS themed interior..

[whitemp5seattle]

am in the process of painting some interior peices red... Im trying to go with the MPS themed interior..

what color is the trim currently?

[xXx Mazda xXx]

My new Halo Headlights...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/Aventurazfynezt/Picture018.jpg

[whitemp5seattle]

My new Halo Headlights...



are those the ebay halo headlights? just wondering because I see only one ring in each headlight...usually the kits have two...

[xXx Mazda xXx]

yea ebay...

[wolverine_man]

I replaced the stock air filter with a K&N drop-in.

[cmedrive]

I've been meaning to post this for over a month, lol.
I damaged the front lip so I took it off, repaired it, took the bumper off, re-molded the lip to the bumper and re-sprayed it. Came out pretty good, I think.
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z264/cmedrive/premium/Bumper_Repair1.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z264/cmedrive/premium/Bumper_Repair3.jpg

[whitemp5seattle]

I've been meaning to post this for over a month, lol.
I damaged the front lip so I took it off, repaired it, took the bumper off, re-molded the lip to the bumper and re-sprayed it. Came out pretty good, I think.



Good job! Just don't damage the lip again! (no)

[cmedrive]

haha, i've been extra careful!

[whitemp5seattle]

took pictures of the interior today to show that the contents of the glove box had been thrown onto the passenger seat after THE CAR GOT BROKEN INTO.

motherf*cking idiots gave me a big dent above the driver's door handle. calling mazda tomorrow about the defective door lock issue. I'm pissed.

[FrancoNemo]

took pictures of the interior today to show that the contents of the glove box had been thrown onto the passenger seat after THE CAR GOT BROKEN INTO.

motherf*cking idiots gave me a big dent above the driver's door handle. calling mazda tomorrow about the defective door lock issue. I'm pissed.

damn broo are u F***king serious!?!!!?!??!?! that's some bullshit!
sorry to hear that man hope everything turns out! show pics of the dent i have heard about it b4 but never acutally seen wat ppl are talkin about! (piss)

[whitemp5seattle]

damn broo are u F***king serious!?!!!?!??!?! that's some bullshit!
sorry to hear that man hope everything turns out! show pics of the dent i have heard about it b4 but never acutally seen wat ppl are talkin about! (piss)

I'm going to start a thread about it soon. I'll post the link here

[cmedrive]

dude, sorry to hear that. I feel for ya

[whitemp5seattle]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3810014

[whitemp5seattle]

dude, sorry to hear that. I feel for ya

thanks. it's all good - shit happens sometimes, ya know? I just want to kick myself in the ass for being lazy and leaving all that stuff in the glove compartment. WHY WHY WHY didn't I take it in that night?! (bang)

oh well...could have been worse...they could have slashed up the interior or taken a crap inside something lol

[r0meua]

I painted my brake brake claipers red on Mon. Took some time but it makes a big difference.

[rtpz00m3r]

Another classic thread topic here on Mazda Forums...Let's get a Mazda3/Axela version rolling...Enjoy! (drive)

Three months after owning the 3HB, I finally started the upgrades. Start off trading an old laptop for some decent 18" RX8 Wheels with 225/45/18 Michellin tires. I ended up saving enough $$$ to change them to 225/40/18 Kuhmo AST's since I was planning on lowering the car using TEIN's that I bought from a guy locally for $85! (they aren't the fake ones from Ebay).

Here's the result of the upgrade from this weekend, and yes I am aware that the car is dirty! Been raining here a lot =) which we could all use...
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/3069000-3069999/3069085_11_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/3069000-3069999/3069085_12_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/3069000-3069999/3069085_16_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/3069000-3069999/3069085_19_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/3069000-3069999/3069085_27_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/3069000-3069999/3069085_30_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/3069000-3069999/3069085_31_full.jpg

mz3RedRobin - Cardomain.com (http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3069085)

[wolverine_man]

Scratched the black plastic front air dam AND the underside of the painted bumper. (sad1) Pulled to close to a parking block. Sh-- pisses me off. You can really only see it if you get down on one knee, though.

[FrancoNemo]

Three months after owning the 3HB, I finally started the upgrades. Start off trading an old laptop for some decent 18" RX8 Wheels with 225/45/18 Michellin tires. I ended up saving enough $$$ to change them to 225/40/18 Kuhmo AST's since I was planning on lowering the car using TEIN's that I bought from a guy locally for $85! (they aren't the fake ones from Ebay).

Here's the result of the upgrade from this weekend, and yes I am aware that the car is dirty! Been raining here a lot =) which we could all use...
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/3069000-3069999/3069085_11_full.jpg
]
mz3RedRobin - Cardomain.com (http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3069085)


damn bro! i love it! looks awesome!!! same as mine diff color and diff year! but i love the red and the rx8 rims! looks great!

[FrancoNemo]

check it out this isnt mine neither do i know him/her but i thought it was pretty funi when i saw it!
readdd!!!!
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7003/img00051gu0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7003/img00051gu0.efb52c2fc6.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=139&i=img00051gu0.jpg)

[cmedrive]

nice, lol.

[krimsonviper]

washed her

[cmedrive]

Seriously? No one has done anything to their Mazda3 since 04.30? Well, I took second overall in STS this past weekend at the RGR SCCA Divisionals!

[techniciana]

i filled my nitrous bottle(in case i run into a speed3.........juice vs. boost.love it(drive2)

[bbrich57]

I did a 5k oil filter change, removed the AWR rear mount for the OE and rotated my wheels?

[FrancoNemo]

hmm let me nothing at all bc im out of town my brother is drvin it.. yea i know it sucks..but oh well im puttin miles on his truck so its only fair..

[krimsonviper]

i drove it

[D_Roc7822]

I re did some work I did on the interior cause the first time I didnt put enough adhesive on. Looks much much better now. Tomorrow will prolly wash it and rotate my wheels.

[Akaveli]

lastnight coming from the club I blow out my rear tire and it was brand new!!!. :( Got the tire replaced this morning. $120 for a brand new tire!!!! I'm soooo pissed off right now!

[techniciana]

i installed a pioneer double din dvd player,ran an 8 gauge power wire,remote wire,rca's,installed a nice amp and 2 10 inch subs in two boxes,and upgraded my mids and highs with 3 way jvc speakers-front and rear doors.can you say(sounds a hell of alot better than stock?????(bike)

[wolverine_man]

Actually done 3 weeks ago but I just got around to taking pics:

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd233/dwsanche/CIMG1425.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd233/dwsanche/CIMG1422.jpg

Used G2 kit. Did each caliper separately, as I only had a floor jack (i.e. two day project). Worth the pain(t), though. (breakn)

[bbrich57]

They look NIIICCCCEEEE, Man!!! Taking your time really paid off, IMO.
Beautiful job!!
I need a G2 for mine. The Dupli-Color stuff chips and I get tired of the touch-ups all the time. That stuff should last 5-6 years between touch-ups.

[wolverine_man]

Thanks for the compliment. I found that the G2 system was pretty user friendly, except for having to evenly divide the activator and paint to mix different batches. I did that very carefully. I didn't want the stuff drying up before I got to the last wheel. Also, taking your time to do a good job taping parts you don't want painted is also key. I got a couple tiny specs on the black part of the brake on the rear, but I was able to scrape it off quickly.

I hope it holds up. I only did 2 coats on each caliper. So far, so good. I do have extra activator and paint in case I need to do some touch up work. However, there is a shelf life on the paint.

[cmedrive]

That looks really good, wolverine!
I keep putting this off (i have the decals, i'm just lazy) until I do my next major brake job.

[cmedrive]

This has been a work in progress but I finally have a panel complete, from laying the fiberglass to paint to install. The gauges are just for test fitting and not what I will actually install. I need to make a few minor adjustments still but tell me what you think, I'm considering doing this in carbon fiber as well. I will have extras for sale if anyone wants them...:D
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z264/cmedrive/IMG_3576.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z264/cmedrive/IMG_3575.jpg

[Rayne3]

Replaced my stock Toyo Proxes with brand new Toyo Proxes 4's the other day when I had it in at the dealer and they told me my road vibration was my tires badly worn on the inside.

[bbrich57]

They remind me a little of the old VW GTI gauges, which were mounted too low to really use. My feeling is that you'll never use them there because they will destract you too long from looking at the road.
I'd mount them much higher as I did mine. On the dash or an "A" pillar mount.
It's a bad picture as I wasn't focusing on the gauges when I ook it, but like this:

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/bbrich57/Virgin1/20061015_0049W.jpg

Just my .02.

[cmedrive]

If you're turbocharging your motor, this isn't the greatest place to mount gauges. I don't smoke and have no use for the ashtray so I decided I wanted to mount a set of gauges there. I'll only need to glance at them after each auto-x run and I only do a few track days a year so this is nice and clean. This panel was pretty popular on another forum but the guy who was making them stopped so I decided I would pick up where he left off.
The center dash vent mount is my next project just to see what I can do.

[FrancoNemo]

hmm let me c i havent done s**t to my 3 bc im out of town workiin the whole summer :( i def. miss my 3! im drivin my brothers Chevy Colorado 5speed single cab. non reclining bucket seat that are gettin annoyin and unconfortaable and to top it off a stiff ass clutch! damn i miss the 3! one month down. 2 more to go!
good new is that im not puttin a bunch of miles on it like i am with the trcuk (one month 3,xxx) chea...

[Akaveli]

Installed the Balance Shaft Delete Kit and did the Monzta's Timing Mod. What a day...

[krimsonviper]

i washed her. boy she does look shiny when i use meguirs gold class *whistles* *stares out of window*

[whitemp5seattle]

washed/clay barred/waxed today...finished just before the thundershowers began...

[Akaveli]

installed the BuddyClub Condensor

[lestat13]

Nightshades on the tail lights.... too poor for films right now and already had a can in the garage. mod = free ftw!!

[major error]

Picked up a used set of Hoosier R6 tires...

I wonder how long they'll last.

[whitemp5seattle]

installed the BuddyClub Condensor

can you tell a difference at all? I've heard stories saying yes and no

[Akaveli]

can you tell a difference at all? I've heard stories saying yes and no

yes I have notice a difference but whether its for good or bad I'm not sure yet. First thing I notice is how stiff the car feels. From the steering wheel, shifter, gas pedal and even the brakes. Before everything felt loose but now it feels tight. More of a solid feeling. When it comes to accelerating the car feels slighty slower but then again honestly I can't tell. The exhaust note has gotten deeper but not by much. Enough to notice a difference. Overall I am pleased with the mod. Next is the ETD.

[sl0wthe0ry]

just got done doing the full detail on the car and installing the Vibrant strut tower brace.
here's a couple of pics i took.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/sl0wthe0ry/Mazda/S5030062.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/sl0wthe0ry/Mazda/S5030064.jpg

gotta rep the big guys

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/sl0wthe0ry/S5030067.jpg

[Akaveli]

nice!! What year is your car?

[sl0wthe0ry]

2005 Mazda3s in Titanium Grey

[Akaveli]

2005 Mazda3s in Titanium Grey


(bowdown) +1 for n/a Mz3s!!

[sl0wthe0ry]

lol werd. we'll see for how long. haha

[Akaveli]

lol werd. we'll see for how long. haha

yea. I'm trying to break 15s with all n/a mods. (burnout)

[sl0wthe0ry]

yea. I'm trying to break 15s with all n/a mods. (burnout)

meaning trying to get into 14's?

i hit 16.1 stock. i bet w/ I/H/E you get into mid 15's easily.

[WetsuitxNinja]

Installed my BC coilovers last night. Still need to get them set so everything is completely even and figure out where I should set the shocks.

[Akaveli]

meaning trying to get into 14's?

i hit 16.1 stock. i bet w/ I/H/E you get into mid 15's easily.

yea get into 14s. lol

So far I have I/E/BSD. Waiting on headers and pulleys to be installed.

[sl0wthe0ry]

nice

[slammed_3]

all i did today was pick my mz3 up from the body shop and detail the interior but here are some pics...
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll30/dmeister19/P6240073.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll30/dmeister19/P6240074.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll30/dmeister19/P6240076.jpg
[http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll30/dmeister19/P6240079.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll30/dmeister19/back.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll30/dmeister19/back2.jpg

[bbrich57]

Very nice!!! One gone front plate holder, huh?
Lose the side molding and the "floating" 2.3 badges and you got it!!

What rubber are you running. The tread loks familiar, but I can't place it.

[slammed_3]

I'm runnin BFGoodrich G-Force Sports. Yeah im going to remove the 2.3 emblem and i wanna paint my emblems black how hard is that?

[bbrich57]

Not hard at all... it's keeping them that way that's the headache. Between the sun and the stone chips, unavoidable w/every day driving, you'll have your hands full.
If you plan to strip the chrome plating first, there's a How-To on here somewhere...? I did and just left them that way. It's gives you kind of a marbled effect which I thought just different enough.
As much as I liked the look of the deep red I had mine, it was taking way too much time and energy to keep mine in that color... 3-4 times a year and an all-day/two-day affair.

[slammed_3]

i'm probably just going to buy black emblems it seems easier that way and i think they'll last longer

[Akaveli]

Friday, I changed my oil and rotated my tires. :)

[FrancoNemo]

drove it like there was no tomorrow! after 3 months of been away!
and got home to find a small dent on the back door and to see that my borther drove the hell out of it! i left it with 9,000 miles and not it has 13,xxx pretty gay.. but w/e glad to be back with my bay bay

[sl0wthe0ry]

Friday, I changed my oil and rotated my tires. :)

hellz yes!

just got done doing "Monzta's Advance Timing Mod"
Friday i will be runnin at the track (drive2)

[07mz3]

just finished putting evo projectors in, and got the exhaust manifold off for turbo. whoot

[Sims]

I finally managed to find a Axela SP23 sedan, in manual!

Its a japanese import, so i think there are a few differences. E.g. its got a cable throttle, and the redline is 7k. Got some RX8 mags waiting for tires – But they're on coffee table duty at present so it might have to wait ;)

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m417/nz_sims/20080719-DSC_0040.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m417/nz_sims/20080719-DSC_0041.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m417/nz_sims/20080719-DSC_0044.jpg

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m417/nz_sims/20080719-DSC_0037.jpg

[krimsonviper]

cleaned and washed her, changed her oil, fed her and put in lucas fuel cleaner. she's quiet, but thats only because she's still enjoying her meal =)

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m417/nz_sims/20080719-DSC_0044.jpg

dude i was staring at this pic of yours and saying how the hell is his radio and climate gauge on the left? did he reverse the pic? then i realized im the one thats backwards rofls

[Sims]

Ah true. I would give mine a polish, but its raining here :(

[bbrich57]

I finally managed to find a Axela SP23 sedan, in manual!
Its a japanese import, so i think there are a few differences. E.g. its got a cable throttle, and the redline is 7k. Got some RX8 mags waiting for tires – But they're on coffee table duty at present so it might have to wait ;)


I think I envy you. A cable throttle!!! I'm beginning to wish I'd never heard of ETBs. They are unmanageable and unchangeable... w/o a good tuner (and lotsa' $$$) that knows how to get around that.
Is your new car a 2.3L (SP23) w/5-sp, I would assume?
Congrats Sims!!

And krimsonviper, the 180 speedo should have been a tip off too... 'course that's km/hr, not mph.
And though you can't see it, the handbrake is next to the driver in his instead of across the console... a plus for those wanting to use it to steer the car in the slippery stuff.

[Sims]

Yep its a 2.3. I've been quite pleasantly surprised with how it gets along. Bar some slightly stiffer springs it would be a blast to trash around a track, for a standard "economy" car. Found it breaks loose very easily in the wet. So hopefully some 8" wide toyos help with that.
:)

[bbrich57]

I you want to throw her around a track, I wouldn't put those 8 wheels on. Those things are heavy!! Go lighter weight for better handling and overall preformance.
And if the OE Goodyear's ore still on there, yeah, by all means replace them. They SUCK!! Almost anything would be an improvement.

[Sims]

Dropped off one my RX8 rims to get resprayed this morning... Totally overlooked the fact that its shadow chrome and going to be expensive. :(

Was totally digging the rain sensing wipers on the way home tho. :)

[Akaveli]

Installed TRZ "Dog Bone" Rear Motor Mount. The stock mount is just horrible to look at. :(

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Akaveli/IMAGE_055.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Akaveli/IMAGE_054.jpg

[angelssunset05]

i added a pink hippo from Ikea =]

[AndrewSquared]

Removed the side molding yesterday, and washed her the day before that. HOPING my LED's get in today or tommorrow to install.

[Akaveli]

Installed Flex Innovations Grounding Wire Kit. Now I have two grounding kits hooked up. One is BuddyClub Condensor and the other is Flex Innovations. I'm going to test which kit performance better this weekend.

[AndrewSquared]

Put LEDs on (almost) all of my interior and licence plate.

[mazda3*1979]

This is my first time on this forum , and of course my 2008 mazda 3 is my first new car. The car is black mica in color , I have a few mods done already , CAI, Magna-flow Cat-back , strut bars , custom front grille , and last but not least I'll be doing my throttle body grounding mod tomorrow. I'm always looking to buy any used or new performance parts for my 3 , got any let me know.
l8r Matty.

[FrancoNemo]

This is my first time on this forum , and of course my 2008 mazda 3 is my first new car. The car is black mica in color , I have a few mods done already , CAI, Magna-flow Cat-back , strut bars , custom front grille , and last but not least I'll be doing my throttle body grounding mod tomorrow. I'm always looking to buy any used or new performance parts for my 3 , got any let me know.
l8r Matty.

post some pics up! i wanna c it!

[Sims]

Finally got my rx8 rims on today! Dark shadow chrome is hot! Happy happy.
Dropping next weekend if its fine.

[Akaveli]

Installed GlowShift Digital oil pressure gauge and did an oil change. (lol2)

[FrancoNemo]

I installed the TWM shortshifter n bushings!!! wat a difference i love it!! it feels way sportier and way stiffer i would recommend it to everyone btw installation was super easy well for me i work on cars alot. but its a deff. a do-it urself thing!

[rayarnold]

Installed Flex Innovations Grounding Wire Kit. Now I have two grounding kits hooked up. One is BuddyClub Condensor and the other is Flex Innovations. I'm going to test which kit performance better this weekend.

Have you had a chance to compare the two yet? I'm curious to hear what you thought of the two.

[my3needsaname]

I've been getting really pissed at this tire shine that I put on the car, Armorall Extreme Tire Shine Gel, because it took me at least 15 minutes to do one wheel and it slings so bad that it actually got on the top of the rear bumper step plate, the rear glass, MY ROOF, and all the way up to the bottom of the windows...and a bit on the windshield, THE WINDSHIELD!!! WTF?!!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?

Anybody got suggestions for non-slinging/minimal sling tire shine?

And I put in my high flow air filter by Simota.

[Akaveli]

Have you had a chance to compare the two yet? I'm curious to hear what you thought of the two.

I wasn't able to compare the two just yet. Currently I have both installed on the car and so I've notice a difference. The car idles real low once it warms up, shifting is smoother and the overal sound of the car has change.

[tsunami]

installed my mazda speed rear sway and AWR endlinks this weekend as well as test fitted my new amp board... put my carbon fiber hood on last weekend what pain in the ass.

[Akaveli]

installed my mazda speed rear sway and AWR endlinks this weekend as well as test fitted my new amp board... put my carbon fiber hood on last weekend what pain in the ass.

you have pics of ypur car?? I'm not sure if i've ever seen it before.

[tsunami]

http://i35.tinypic.com/2enp79v.jpg

here it is recently at a local meet/bbq at fort williams on the coast.

[Akaveli]

Niceeeeeee. What springs are you running?

[bbrich57]

Damn! Those wheels look awfully familar? Wish I could remember where I'd seen them before?

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/bbrich57/Virgin1/IMG_1292E.jpg
Sorry 'bout the crappy pic quality.
Are those 18's?
Lookin' Good Tsuami!! You even have the same wiper blades as I do!!!
Copy-cat.

[tsunami]

Niceeeeeee. What springs are you running?


its the eibach pro kit. thanks

[tsunami]

Damn! Those wheels look awfully familar? Wish I could remember where I'd seen them before?

Sorry 'bout the crappy pic quality.
Are those 18's?
Lookin' Good Tsuami!! You even have the same wiper blades as I do!!!
Copy-cat.


pretty sure i had my wheels way before you there old timer.... yeah mine are 18's. those bosch blades do pretty good it only rained like every day up here all summer so i have put them to the test.


what grill is that? and did you do it yourself? i need a grill in a bad way but i am not a big fan of the options or prices.

[sl0wthe0ry]

tsunami, time to remove those side moldings. updated shot with the CF hood.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/sl0wthe0ry/S5030229-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/sl0wthe0ry/S5030225-1.jpg

i'm currently looking for a new grille right now, the Erebuni just doesn't fit right. and the hood needs to be re-aligned....still.

[Rhon]

Installed the rear step pads...and finally changed out the floor mats to the summer mats.

[bbrich57]

pretty sure i had my wheels way before you there old timer.... yeah mine are 18's. those bosch blades do pretty good it only rained like every day up here all summer so i have put them to the test.

what grill is that? and did you do it yourself? i need a grill in a bad way but i am not a big fan of the options or prices.


It's an Auto Exe knock off. I went back to the stock grill since as the AE really needs paint to be right.
I considered 18's and do like the way they look, but for the 3-3.5lbs more apiece that they weigh I stayed w/17's. I wanted to see what a little unsprung weight savings would do for the car. Unfortunately, the Kumhos I'm running, are a littler heavier than the Falkens I was running, so the savings is only about 2.5lbs/corner. I was hpoing for more.
When did you get yours?

AND...... I'm not an OLD MAN!!! I'm an old fart. A curmudgeon. When I reach Senior Citizen age, and god forbid anyone that calls me that, that's when I'll be an old man. Got it, sonny? (lol2)

[tsunami]

lol at bbrich... i think saying the word curmudgeon pretty much makes you an old man regardless of age...

yeah side molding and all badging needs to go... that grill doesn't look good at all slow maybe its just the angle?

[tsunami]

Installed the rear step pads...and finally changed out the floor mats to the summer mats.



lol why even bother leaves are allready turning colors up here...


as far as what i did today on my 3... i watched it click over 60k... :(

[thejeans]

put the stockies back on..... :(

back tires were shot, i hoped they would last all summer but didnt quite make it

[Rhon]

lol why even bother leaves are allready turning colors up here...

Yeah, I screwed up...the rain is back here...our month of summer is over

[my3needsaname]

Bought Eagle1 tire shine; gonna wash the car, clean off the crappy Armorall shine, and apply the Eagle1 as soon as the Armorall wears off...'cause the Armorall is teh suxorz.

[thejeans]

got my mazdaspeed front and rear sway bars and gt spec rear brace :D....
should be getting put on tonight or tomorrow night

[tsunami]

you will want to order the U clamps for the bushings they want you to bend your old ones to fit... which don't and for 5.51$ each from jason at montgomery mazda its a real headache saver...

Part # B37F34155

[tsunami]

i changed my oil and rotated my tires... had to be done

[thejeans]

you will want to order the U clamps for the bushings they want you to bend your old ones to fit... which don't and for 5.51$ each from jason at montgomery mazda its a real headache saver...

Part # B37F34155

already have everything i need to install, :)
bought them from a friend who is parting his car to sell it

but thanks!

[tsunami]

ahhh well then good luck with the install.. doing the install yourself?

[thejeans]

my one buddy is going to be doing most of it and ill be doing some of it
he works at a mazda dealership and said hes done a ton of them.... it will prolly take him 1/3 of the time it would take me... lol

[tsunami]

wow lucky sob. the rear is a piece of cake but the front is a real pain i am not sure if i want to pay mazda (81$ an hour quoted 2.5hrs) or spend all day doing it myself... with the probable bloody knuckles and broken shit that comes with doing it yourself...

[thejeans]

yeah, i lucked out.... (lol2)
myself and my 2 buddies do everything to our cars,
They both end up doing more than i do simply cause they both have MSP's but it is nice, having someone that works on cars always there to help...


oh yeah i forgot, the sways are goin on the car TONIGHT!! :D

[Sims]

I changed my oil+filter, advanced the ignition timing, and lowered my ride. All in time for the trip to see the sea, and the sunset. :)

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m417/nz_sims/20080831-DSC_0065-1.jpg

[Antoine]

Nice pic & Welcome! :D

[RBovee]

Installed Redling Tuning's Hood Quicklift system. The instal is tricky for one person but it is worth the work.

[bbrich57]

Agreed!!

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/bbrich57/Virgin1/IMG_1139E.jpg
It's a real good idea to get very familiar with the instructions and warnings included with the kit. Then, take it at least one step further.
I used several layers of electrical tape to cover the exposed edges... after find that out the hard way first. (chip!!)
But I now LOVE going to the car w/oil or washer fluid in my hand and still be able to open the hood w/o putting them down first.

[krimsonviper]

washed her and made sweet sweet love to it by giving it a fuel cleaner made by lucas oil.

[whitemp5seattle]

new spark plugs

[FrancoNemo]

Alright so i had been wanting to do it for a very long time before i saw pics of it being done.. didnt think it could be done then i saw other people who did it. then i got a hook up with parts at the mazda dealer! damn i love cool ppl!
FINALLY =P

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1899/newbumpergrillcm4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/newbumpergrillcm4.jpg/1/w842.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img227/newbumpergrillcm4.jpg/1/)

[bbrich57]

No, no, no... don't tell me!
Yoouuu... blanked out your licence plate? What a great idea!! The po-po will never know who you are that way!!
Yoouuu... filled in those little diamond shaped holes in the rear bumper? Better aerodynamics? What a great idea!!!
Yoouuu... cut your taillights in half? They should draw less power that way and improve performance. What a great idea!!!

j/k

Looks good... whatever it is. (lol2) (lol) (lol) (lol)

[FrancoNemo]

No, no, no... don't tell me!
Yoouuu... blanked out your licence plate? What a great idea!! The po-po will never know who you are that way!!
Yoouuu... filled in those little diamond shaped holes in the rear bumper? Better aerodynamics? What a great idea!!!
Yoouuu... cut your taillights in half? They should draw less power that way and improve performance. What a great idea!!!

j/k

Looks good... whatever it is. (lol2) (lol) (lol) (lol)

typical! No Comment.....

[bbrich57]

No Man, seriously... I was just kidding.
I can see the difference in the rear bumper. It's subtle, but it's there.
What is it from? Is it an MS3 piece?

[FrancoNemo]

No Man, seriously... I was just kidding.
I can see the difference in the rear bumper. It's subtle, but it's there.
What is it from? Is it an MS3 piece?


...yea it the MS3 rear bumper "lip" its a direct replace ment for the hatch and it looks way better i got better pic to show the lip it has but i hnv had time to post..

[mazda32008]

now you can get beat by more people because they'll think you got a speed lol. That looks good though adds some flare to the back. Too bad they don't got anything like that for the sedan.
We going to do a photoshoot with corey once i get my car back he's dying to take pics of my car.

[FrancoNemo]

now you can get beat by more people because they'll think you got a speed lol. That looks good though adds some flare to the back. Too bad they don't got anything like that for the sedan.
We going to do a photoshoot with corey once i get my car back he's dying to take pics of my car.

chea lmaoo they gotta be some dumb modafukas bc i dnt got the speed wing.. even thought all of the ignorant bunch think imma speed till i break it 2 em dat im not... they get all sad lol but chea def meetin up soon!

[Akaveli]

Installed my Draxas Header by myself. :)

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/1/l_2718e79d2cf9474cb0f7e8866ba87596.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/4/l_13c6e75f1a8348a096a39ab69bfee9b0.jpg


http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/60/l_b63683679a9749c0906a0a188e8d2818.jpg

[J_Naoto]

good job.

[Akaveli]

Had to tighten the header up today, did the anti fouler trick. :)

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/26/l_63cc8d1535864382b8a40d2fee6ad6c4.jpg


http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/22/l_a4de205bfb364fbf86c1474e5ae4d29d.jpg

[bbrich57]

Nice!! You had to cut the flex from the pre-cat to remove?
What's the anti-fouler trick?
Also, why the Draxas vs. the Vibrant?
The Vib would be a better street header, imo. More low-mid range, but the Drax is a nice piece also.
Any CELs?

[bbrich57]

chea lmaoo they gotta be some dumb modafukas bc i dnt got the speed wing.. even thought all of the ignorant bunch think imma speed till i break it 2 em dat im not... they get all sad lol but chea def meetin up soon!

I don't do ghetto. What da' F**k did you say here? Could we have that again in English this time? :D

[Akaveli]

Nice!! You had to cut the flex from the pre-cat to remove?
What's the anti-fouler trick?
Also, why the Draxas vs. the Vibrant?
The Vib would be a better street header, imo. More low-mid range, but the Drax is a nice piece also.
Any CELs?


Thanks! IMO cutting it makes it SO much easier to remove instead of loosening the rear engine mount and the passenger side mount. The anti fouler trick helpd eliminate CEL you get when running a header. Majority of people who ran a draxas header and did the anti fouler trick haven't recieve a CEL or only got it once but after a reset it went away.

After listening to the different cars that are running the vibrant header & draxas header, I started to like how the Draxas header sound at WOT. The sound of the vibrant header turned me off a lil but then again it also matters what exhaust your running as well. Since I installed the header on my car the sound hasn't increased that much.

Anti Fouler trick - http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123634664&highlight=anti+fouler+trick

[Antoine]

Nice work, Akaveli! (thumb)

How does the new setup feel?

Any estimates on the hp/tq increase?

[FrancoNemo]

I don't do ghetto. What da' F**k did you say here? Could we have that again in English this time? :D



umm ok since you asked nicely lol (laugh out loud)
by the when i am at work i have to type fast so it looks like im working (hehe) that's why i end up writting as some of you may call it ghetto.... but
ok what i was saying was that only dumb ignorant people would think i drive a speed just because of my bumper because i dont have the speed wing.. and that everyone seems to think i drive a speed when i pull up next to them but then i have to break it to them and tell them i drive a N/A 3 and they get all sad hah..
good enough?

[FrancoNemo]

Thanks! IMO cutting it makes it SO much easier to remove instead of loosening the rear engine mount and the passenger side mount. The anti fouler trick helpd eliminate CEL you get when running a header. Majority of people who ran a draxas header and did the anti fouler trick haven't recieve a CEL or only got it once but after a reset it went away.

After listening to the different cars that are running the vibrant header & draxas header, I started to like how the Draxas header sound at WOT. The sound of the vibrant header turned me off a lil but then again it also matters what exhaust your running as well. Since I installed the header on my car the sound hasn't increased that much.

Anti Fouler trick - http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123634664&highlight=anti+fouler+trick

bro congrats on ur headers! looks nice! any chance you have or you could make any video clips of how it sounds? let me know thanks!!
how long did it take you to do?

[bbrich57]

Well, to be honest about it I wasn't that upset. In fact I thought that post was was kinda' funny. I did figure it out in the end.
Sometimes though when people are posting like they're texting, or talking ghetto to a friend, or just can't spell, type or use grammer in a reasonable way it gets annoying to try to figure out what they are saying.

[BurnoutX]

curbed by rear right rim at lowes(pissed)(pissed)(pissed)(pissed)

first time ever. i am PISSED.

i've owned other cars, had rims w/ serious lip..never. so pissed.

to add to it, i didnt' even find what i was looking for

[tsunami]

akaveli... if you had taken your hood and cowling off you didn't have to cut the header to get it out... also why didn't you consider the thunder?

[Akaveli]

Nice work, Akaveli! (thumb)

How does the new setup feel?

Any estimates on the hp/tq increase?

Thanks! Overall the set up feels great. I'm not exactly sure what gains I recieved but the car pulls hard above 3.5k for an n/a 3. I already have an I/E/BSD so the header was a great addition. Within a couple of weeks I will be dynoing my car. (headbang)

bro congrats on ur headers! looks nice! any chance you have or you could make any video clips of how it sounds? let me know thanks!!
how long did it take you to do? I'm in the progcess of putting one together. 1st attempt took more then 4 hours since I stripped the 1st O2 sensor and then I wasn't able to remove the stock manifold. I gave up and I was also missing a few other items. lol My 2nd attempt only took 30 minutes to an hours. I spent most of that time doing the anti fouler trick and cutting the pipe.

akaveli... if you had taken your hood and cowling off you didn't have to cut the header to get it out... also why didn't you consider the thunder?

The hood and the cowling wasn't in the way. The screw studs in the engine block was the issue. I didn't have enough clearance to get it out of the engine bay. The only options I had was cutting the pipe or loosening the mounts and shifting the engine forward. I decide to take the fastest route. snip snip :)

I was considering the New thunder catted header but they didn't come out yet and they are still in the testing phase with another 3 member. So Draxas was the next best thing for me.

[my3needsaname]

I cleaned out the garage so my lil' girl can finally have shelter!!! Woot woot!! (and just as the rains start too!)

[ScratchNSniff]

Just picked up a stock exhaust in three pieces with a bunch of other stock 3 parts...but was wondering what are the two bulges on this exhaust...resonators???

I am not an exhaust person...so thanks for the help...


http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff141/letmeyagrill/FSThread023.jpg

[FIsedan]

Been a busy girl...

GO:
Turbo kit by Tripoint Engineering (245 WHP Dyno'd)
3" downpipe exhaust (catless) with Blitz can
Megan Racing coilovers
ACT performance clutch kit
Corksport front strut tower bar
TWM short throw shifter (w/ knob and boot)
Radiator splitter

SHOW:
225/40/18 Kwoyo rims w/ Lexani tires
CP-E center gage pod with Autometer Cobalt gages (boost, wide band air/fuel ratio, oil temp)
Kenwood double din (w/ 10" subwoofer w/ custom box) in trunk)
Painted calipers (red to match the interior)
and a little bit of paint in the engine bay

[speed3guy]

Well its nothing that I did personally... but woke up today to the car being covered with snow! Does that count? I think the next thing I plan on doing is getting 2 new front tires... finally installing my plugs... and prolly painting the valve cover!

[my3needsaname]

FIsedan, I want your wheels...and Turbo kit

[bbrich57]

Just picked up a stock exhaust in three pieces with a bunch of other stock 3 parts...but was wondering what are the two bulges on this exhaust...resonators???

I am not an exhaust person...so thanks for the help...

The first round thing is the resonator and the second boxy looking thing is the muffler.

Been a busy girl...

WOW!! You HAVE been a busy girl!! I'm jealous... especially the turbo kit.
I really like what you've done w/the red paint in the engine compartment too.

[Akaveli]

Been a busy girl...

GO:
Turbo kit by Tripoint Engineering (245 WHP Dyno'd)
3" downpipe exhaust (catless) with Blitz can
Megan Racing coilovers
ACT performance clutch kit
Corksport front strut tower bar
TWM short throw shifter (w/ knob and boot)
Radiator splitter

SHOW:
225/40/18 Kwoyo rims w/ Lexani tires
CP-E center gage pod with Autometer Cobalt gages (boost, wide band air/fuel ratio, oil temp)
Kenwood double din (w/ 10" subwoofer w/ custom box) in trunk)
Painted calipers (red to match the interior)
and a little bit of paint in the engine bay

(eek2) Hotness! How the car runs?

[FIsedan]

Thanks for the positive feedback, guys!
The car runs great...had to remap and tweak some, but my tuner is great and Tripoint Engineering (maker of kit) was really helpful with updates that had come out. Sounds mean as hell, and the blowoff valve is a controlled release, so has a cool sound. She's a hell of a fun car to drive!

[FIsedan]

hey, from when I changed out my exhaust...there were 2 resonators on my mazda 3 sedan. they are pretty close together, near the downpipe
...needless to say, I ditched 'em both!

[ZoomaZoomaZOOM]

i bought a new head for mine since the one on the motor now decided to take a dump :(

[sunrun176]

[Copied from another post, but it was my post, so permission was easy to secure. :D Here goes...]

Just got a set of Goodyear UltraGrip GW3 winters on 16" steelies set up on Jazzy. Stark difference between them and the stock Eagle RS-A's, which started to suck about a month ago when the temperature started to stay down around freezing. Recently the RS-A's had the traction/ABS kicking in when trying to accelerate any faster than, say, molasses or trying to brake, well, at all in light snow (<0.5 in. unpacked). With the GW3's I have to accelerate/brake pretty hard (~60%?? (how should one measure pedal pressure meaningfully in this context?)) to get the traction/ABS to kick in in the exact same situations.

So, GW3's == awesome! (2thumbs)

[pup73]

Thanksgiving day: CP-E SRI

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj102/poop1973/IMG_6635.jpg

Today: winter mode:

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj102/poop1973/IMG_6666.jpg

-c

*oops...wrong forum..feel free to delete*

[Akaveli]

The speed3 can get some love too. :)

[my3needsaname]

I put mine in the garage to let her sleep more, she seemed pretty good this morning but when I went to get lunch she was slow and pissy. I slipped on dry paint...I never slip on paint in this car when I don't come down on it. Oh well, maybe tomorrow will be better.

Maybe this is her way of telling me that she wants a CAI, today was about 55F at 12:45ish. Prime temp for a cold air...

[ysoslo]

New wheels, tires and springs on Saturday and new aluminum pedal pads on Sunday....today I just drove it and LOVED it.

[bbrich57]

New wheels, tires and springs on Saturday and new aluminum pedal pads on Sunday....today I just drove it and LOVED it.

You MUST post pics!!! :D

http://www.mazdaforum.com/upfiles/smiley/ttiwwp.gif

(Why do I always have to steal.... ah, borrow one of these? :) )

[my3needsaname]

You MUST post pics!!! :D

http://www.mazdaforum.com/upfiles/smiley/ttiwwp.gif
+1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 000 Let's see them!!!


Today I got called by service, they ordered my foam clips as per the MS3 windshield cowl TSB, fixing my headliner rattle, and are keeping the car overnight to listen for the front shocks creaking tomorrow morning. Dunno about the engine ticking...but some of my rattles will be gone. :D (like right before I go to sell it too? wtf?)

[ScratchNSniff]

Just wondering if anybody can let me know how much a set of Speed3 door panels would go for...I have come across a set and need to let the buyer know a price, but have absolutely no clue what they would go for...

Thanks...

[my3needsaname]

Uhm, like $200 if you didn't pay for them. +$125 onto whatever you did pay for them. Other than that, I really don't know.

We're talking about interior panels right?

[ScratchNSniff]

Uhm, like $200 if you didn't pay for them. +$125 onto whatever you did pay for them. Other than that, I really don't know.

We're talking about interior panels right?

Yes...interior panels from the Speed3...

Thanks...and btw...that post didn't make sense...lol...

[my3needsaname]

Yes...interior panels from the Speed3...

Thanks...and btw...that post didn't make sense...lol...
Glad I could help! I know, it was terribly written. lol

[RBovee]

built a nice sub box

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/6701/img0024gi9.th.jpg (http://img142.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0024gi9.jpg)

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/7720/img0055oa4.th.jpg (http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0055oa4.jpg)

[FrancoNemo]

hmm let say im pretty happy

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123731943

;)

the recently done list.

Weapon-R intake mani
Draxas headers
Split Second Fuel/Engine Controller
TRZ Rear Motor Mount

[BurnoutX]

i removed the 1/2" of ice off the car

[jomil91]

fianlly windows tinted!

[my3needsaname]

I got a little mad at it, the transmission was acting up and took about 500RPM to shift (really laggy), the front end feels like there's sand in it, and the headliner rattle seems to be back...Mazda didn't fix it although they and me thought they did, and my ticking is much harsher and louder than it was before.

Bottom line: I got pissed at the stupid thing.(bang)

[bbrich57]

fianlly windows tinted!

Lookin' GOOD, jomil91!!!
How dark is that tint? 5%?

[jomil91]

15% all around , got a voucher too if the damn cops pull me over!

[NTIMD8R]

Got one of the last front strut brace bars from Vibrant and put it on. And while I was at it I thought I'd add some paint to the engine bay to spruce it up from it's stock appearance...

[thejeans]

teaser shot for now...

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/thejeans/mazda%20stuff/DSC_0425.jpg

[Akaveli]

Got my Medieval Lightweight ALT & WP pulleys installed. WooHoo!!

[my3needsaname]

Drove it, thought about the sticking/slipping transmission. Maybe the clutch is sticking...and if so that could cause the gears to grind down and slip. I just don't really know.

[Zooms]

15% all around , got a voucher too if the damn cops pull me over!


What would that be ?

[jomil91]

In response to how dark my tint was, and the voucher says that if I get pulled over and asked to change my tint, they wil do it for free at the place I got it from. so far, no one has pulled me over

[krimsonviper]

Washed it, cleaned the inside and got new tires! General Altimax HP. :)

[bbrich57]

I have to admit that its been a long time since I posted in here, though I have been keeping up (lurking.)
Here's the lastest, installed Jan '09.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/bbrich57/Virgin1/IMG_1645-1-1.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/bbrich57/Virgin1/IMG_1650.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/bbrich57/Virgin1/IMG_1649.jpg

[my3needsaname]

Coool!!!! I would do something like that but make it look more "hungover" and put them on the bottom.

[michaljerzy86]

i got mine tinted 5% & 35%

http://i41.tinypic.com/1zwot8h.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/2u7ub94.jpg

[bbrich57]

Coool!!!! I would do something like that but make it look more "hungover" and put them on the bottom.
Thanks! I like 'em too.
I was a little worried about how the cops would feel about them around here, and they do always look. I have passed maybe 60 cops since install in January and so far, so good!!
They wouldn't fit beneath w/o some trimming of the bumper cover. There was just enough room on the top. You might also run into some trouble with the headlight mounting flange on the bottom? It would be a lot harder, and some professional bodywork/paint would likely be required.

i got mine tinted 5% & 35%

http://i41.tinypic.com/2u7ub94.jpg

Oooooo!! A 2010!! I didn't know they were being sold yet.
New model year release seem to get earlier every year any more. Aren't they still selling 2009s?
Looks good, Michal!! EXCELLENT choice of color too. (thumb) (yippy) (rofl)

[my3needsaname]

Thanks! I like 'em too.
I was a little worried about how the cops would feel about them around here, and they do always look. I have passed maybe 60 cops since install in January and so far, so good!!
They wouldn't fit beneath w/o some trimming of the bumper cover. There was just enough room on the top. You might also run into some trouble with the headlight mounting flange on the bottom? It would be a lot harder, and some professional bodywork/paint would likely be required.
No problem!
Putting them on hte bottom wouldn't be too bad...I mean if you mount them so they're in the way of the headlight a little then you shouldn't have much problem, but that's just my opinion.


Oooooo!! A 2010!! I didn't know they were being sold yet.
New model year release seem to get earlier every year any more. Aren't they still selling 2009s?
Looks good, Michal!! EXCELLENT choice of color too. (thumb) (yippy) (rofl)
Yes they are! There goes my re-sale value! (thumb)
Right as I'm about to get it sold...damn.
We need more pics of it though!!!

[sl0wthe0ry]

i got mine tinted 5% & 35%

http://i41.tinypic.com/1zwot8h.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/2u7ub94.jpg

nice job on the color choice and the tint,

i'm still unsure about this new bodystyle though (boom07)

[L3vzoomzooom]

wrenching.....New plugs and a oil change

[Chefsp0t]

I debadged (3 and 2.3 badges along with the dealer sticker/license plate frame) and removed my door trim today. Then I washed it and installed some silver coated bulbs into my front turn signals. I also ordered the same silver coated bulbs for the rear turn signals and some laminx film to protect my headlights (clear) and fog lights (yellow).

Thursday the car goes into the dealer for paint and interior treatment, undercoating, replacing a blown tweeter (already, lol) and the installation of my short shifter.

[NTIMD8R]

New grille and eyelids!

In the basement waiting for warmer weather (no snow)...

Yokohama S-drive 225/40/18's on 18x8 RX-8 rims

AND...

Mazdaspeed lowering springs for the Mazda 3 with rear camber kit, Koni Yellow Sport adjustable shocks/struts, Racing Beat front and rear sways with Racing Beat front endlinks and OEM Mazdaspeed 3 rear endlinks!

Hurry up Spring!!

[Akaveli]

I gave my car a bath today. :)

[thejeans]

put on the southern surfer "black out" refletor overlays

[BurnoutX]

washed it :)

[BurnoutX]

New grille and eyelids!

In the basement waiting for warmer weather (no snow)...

Yokohama S-drive 225/40/18's on 18x8 RX-8 rims

AND...

Mazdaspeed lowering springs for the Mazda 3 with rear camber kit, Koni Yellow Sport adjustable shocks/struts, Racing Beat front and rear sways with Racing Beat front endlinks and OEM Mazdaspeed 3 rear endlinks!

Hurry up Spring!!

where did you get that grille?!!!

you must tell me. or i will haunt your dreams :D

[Akaveli]

yea that grill is sweet.

[bms1990m3]

tried to steal it from the body shop........ sadly it was inside... :'(

[GoFast]

tried to steal it from the body shop........ sadly it was inside... :'(

(uhm)

[NTIMD8R]

where did you get that grille?!!!

you must tell me. or i will haunt your dreams :D

Thanks for the compliments guys! The grille is the one you see on ebay from Kakumei-Motorsports, Buy-It-Now for $80. Only problem is that they charge $40 shipping when it's really only $14.75! (nuts)

I liked the Mazdaspeed version but it's a lot more expensive. This one is similar for less money. My main concern was fitment. Another grille on ebay, similar to this one but cheaper, had fitment issues so I went with this one eventhough it was twice as much (still 1/2 the price of the Mazdaspeed--including the shipping!). I read a couple of feedbacks from buyers that had bought this grille and one of them remarked that it fit great. So I got it.

It is made of fiberglass and comes painted with white primer. I had a body shop that I deliver to (UPS driver) paint it black mica to match the car and they remarked how they were impressed that there weren't any small pinholes in the primer that are apparently common with aftermarket fiberglass parts. So kudos to Kakumei-Motorsports for that!

Fitment is good but not as perfect as the OEM grille. Just a little bit bigger gap along the top compared to the OEM. Not a big deal, I'm just being picky. Nobody's gonna notice it. Had to drill the holes in the hood a little bigger to accomodate the included bolts. The only concern I have is that the bottom of the grille is a little flimsy. It uses the bottom part of the OEM grille that is molded on the
5-door's front bumper for support. When you pop the hood, you naturally grab the bottom of the grille to lift and if you aren't careful I could see the thing breaking or cracking. However, if you know about it then it shouldn't be a problem. Overall, I'm very pleased with the way it turned out. Thanks again for the compliments!

Here's the link to the ebay auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360068857336&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=

Edit on the fitment: Looks good but bottom tip of the Kakumei-Motorsports grille rubs on the bumper cover. Not really a huge issue unless you switch back to OEM grille. Then there will be a mark rubbed through the paint on the bumper cover just in front of the bottom of the stock grille.

[Chefsp0t]

I got my mazdaspeed sport shift kit installed today. I also had the paint treated, the underbody coated, and the interior sealed. When I picked it up I installed the silver coated rear turn signal bulbs. No more amber glow from inside the rear lenses! I hated that.

I am hoping that my copper red spray paint, partplaza eyelids, and laminx headlight and fog film come this week so I can install them and paint my engine cover to match the car.

[L3vzoomzooom]

Cleaned inside glass, Iced the dash and trim

[my3needsaname]

Inspected my car. Checked out what has to be fixed still and made a list...gonna take it back to Mazda soon.

Oh! Also rolled to about 200 miles from the infamous 5K mark and first service.

[rooster1]

anyone have a shift knob they dont need anymore? (thumb)

[sunrun176]

So, by "Iced", do you mean the Turtle Wax Ice interior conditioner? If so, have pics? I've been wondering how it would look, worried that it would look "ArmorAll'ed".

[NTIMD8R]

This weekend:
1. RX-8 rims with Yokohama S-drive 225/40/18's
2. HD lip
3. Premium black/red floormats

Next weekend...lowered on Mazdaspeed lowering springs, Koni yellow adjustable shocks/struts, and Racing Beat front and rear sways!

[my3needsaname]

This weekend:
1. RX-8 rims with Yokohama S-drive 225/40/18's
2. HD lip
3. Premium black/red floormats

Next weekend...lowered on Mazdaspeed lowering springs, Koni yellow adjustable shocks/struts, and Racing Beat front and rear sways!
Cool! Rotors match the rims. lol

[bms1990m3]

today i hardwired in my GPS. :)

[thejeans]

bought an open mouth grill on "the other forum" should be in sometime this week

[NTIMD8R]

bought an open mouth grill on "the other forum" should be in sometime this week

Sweet! Who makes yours?

[my3needsaname]

Service department! ...burning brakes and rattling headliner...

[thejeans]

Sweet! Who makes yours?

im not too sure, i bought it from a guy parting his car out...

i know he said he got it off ebay, other than that im not too sure... should come in this week so ill test fit it and hope i dont have to do alot of work to get it to fit well


Edit: tearing off my dual tone horns as soon as i can get home from work cause;
A) sounded nothing like described by the vendor, supposed to sound like Hella Supertones, instead mine sounded like a dying goose
B) after about 2.5 months the high tone stopped working today and im left with a very embarrassing low tone only...

[L3vzoomzooom]

sunrun176- Yes I mean turtle wax ice interior care, it works great. I like it way better then AA. I'll try and post some picts. Interior Ice has a nice clean smell, good shine, but not over the top.

[NTIMD8R]

Freshly lowered on Mazdaspeed lowering springs, Mazdaspeed rear camber arms, Koni yellow Sport adjustable shock/struts, and Racing Beat front/rear swaybars with Racing Beat endlinks up front and OEM Mazdaspeed 3 links on the rear...Whew!

[my3needsaname]

that is hot...

[thejeans]

painted the dash strip, installed sok07 pedals and deadpedal, installed vibrant strut bar, repainted engine covers, and installed the summer wheels

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/thejeans/summer%2009/DSC_0824.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/thejeans/summer%2009/DSC_0816.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/thejeans/summer%2009/DSC_0859.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh319/thejeans/summer%2009/DSC_0844.jpg

[Akaveli]

Repainted my brake calipers. Wooot!

[bbrich57]

^^^ Where are the pics? ^^^
Mine need it so bad, but I am waiting to do the entire brake system w/new cross drilled rotors and EBCs.
Besides, the weather 'round here has been questionable at best lately.
Did you use the G2 epoxy paint?

[Akaveli]

I knew I forgot something. lol pics coming shortly.

edit for pixz.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn129/akaveli2g/106_0513.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn129/akaveli2g/106_0514.jpg

[my3needsaname]

Cool! (headbang)
I washed and vacuumed it yesterday. Gotta clay bar the big one though, Exped has water spots. :/

[Akaveli]

^^^ Where are the pics? ^^^
Mine need it so bad, but I am waiting to do the entire brake system w/new cross drilled rotors and EBCs.
Besides, the weather 'round here has been questionable at best lately.
Did you use the G2 epoxy paint?

Nope. I used caliper spray paint from Autozone.

[sunrun176]

Forgot to post about a month ago when I swapped out the winter steelies for the factory set.

Got a decent jack and jack stands from Northern Tool & Equip. and a beam torque wrench from Sears (which performs adequately and actually has a lifetime warranty, unlike most of their other more expensive torque wrenches).

Doing it myself was most satisfying.

(yippy)

[BurnoutX]

scratched the rear hatch on my garage door.

but i did swap in my speed3 suspension.

[Aaron23]

Istalled and painted my ebay lip.

[sunrun176]

15K service: oil & filter change, front & rear brake inspection. Will rotate tires this weekend. (I really need to get a radio for the garage..)

Also plan on giving it a good wash this weekend.. we'll see... There are some tar trails on the driver's side "rocker panel" area all along the front door and on the rear wheel. (Should've taken the alternate route that morning, I guess.) I'm hopeful that the SimpleGreen wash will take it off, but if it doesn't I'll probably end up getting the exterior professionally detailed when I get the interior detailed.. Might budget that for once/year.

[sunrun176]

Rotated tires front to back and gave them a good washing in the process (I really hate Road Construction Season), which took much longer than I anticipated. Wish I had something to take off all the little tar spots.. fingernailing them makes them smear and Bug Tar (the Turtle Wax product) doesn't seem to do anything but smell bad. Any suggestions?

P.S. Commandeered the radio for use in the garage. Much better! (headbang)

[NTIMD8R]

Rotated tires front to back and gave them a good washing in the process (I really hate Road Construction Season), which took much longer than I anticipated. Wish I had something to take off all the little tar spots.. fingernailing them makes them smear and Bug Tar (the Turtle Wax product) doesn't seem to do anything but smell bad. Any suggestions?

P.S. Commandeered the radio for use in the garage. Much better! (headbang)

Go to an automotive paint store and get some of their mild surface prep. I used to work for Sherwin Williams Automotive Paints and they had a product (R7K-148, I believe) that I got in a quart. I'm sure Dupont or PPG have their own similar product. Anyway, it worked wonders on tar and bugs! Just dab a little on a terry cloth towel and wipe!

[littleb01]

Just did the HD lip today. Wish I would have used the tape all the way around though not just segments. Would have looked better. Oh well, still looks good I think

[cold2568]

did my corksport exhaust last night sounds much better now