when to MODDDDD!!!!!!!!11

[mo4130]

How long do you guys wait before you start after market stuff? Do alot of you wait for the warranty to expire?

[Kain]

I usually drive it stock for a week before the first mod goes in, but that's mostly because it takes time to decide on a mod, order it, and wait for the shipment.

[coyfish]

3 options imo

1) Do whatever you want and pray your dealer takes care of you (or if you dont care about warranty)

2) Most popular: Stick to bolt on mods that can be removed if necessary

3) Wait till warranty is up. Most people get bit by the mod mug before this however.

If you really want to mod I would stick to easy bolt ons at first. These can be swapped and rarely cause serious problems. Just remember to enjoy your car. I know i used to be crazy for power but now I just enjoy what I have. Much better experience.

I waited about 4 months before my first mods.

[UHATEIT]

I dont think ANYONE has had their car long enough for the warranty to expire yet. Seeing as how it comes with a 3 year warranty and the car has only been out for just over 2 years.


its modding that causes the warranty to expire, as in VOIDED

[Rotus8]

My first mod went in 1/2 hour after I got home from the dealer.

[mr_mazda329]

I waited about 3 weeks and im just going to stick with bolt-ons, being that I got an extended warranty plan. My first mod was the Corksport MM inserts.

[CWPspeed3]

I dont think anyone on the forums are able to wait until the warranty is up to start modding, even if its simple little things. I had my car a couple weeks by the time I found what I wanted and got it. Then I havent stopped modding in 8months.

[SHaW]

I waited about 3 weeks and im just going to stick with bolt-ons, being that I got an extended warranty plan. My first mod was the Corksport MM inserts.

How good are those Corksport MM inserts? Worth getting?

[mr_mazda329]

How good are those Corksport MM inserts? Worth getting?

Oh very. Very noticeable difference.

[CWPspeed3]

How good are those Corksport MM inserts? Worth getting?

Bit of a pain in the ass to install compared to the trz poly and feels stock compared to the trz as well. If your scared of vibrations go with the inserts otherwise just buy the trz.

[Captain KRM P5]

Bit of a pain in the ass to install compared to the trz poly and feels stock compared to the trz as well. If your scared of vibrations go with the inserts otherwise just buy the trz.

i agree. the trz mount really is, i feel, the best bang for the buck mod you can bolt on to the car.

[Young Roids]

I don't want to modify at all but I am starting to believe an aftermarket tranny mount is neccessary

[CWPspeed3]

I don't want to modify at all but I am starting to believe an aftermarket tranny mount is neccessary

the motor mount and shifter bushings are probably the two best mods I've done to this car and wont void any warranties. Also the cheapest at $100 and $30 respectively.

[08cosmic3]

Waited one month and got the CS mm inserts. The bug has got me and the only thing that stops me now is my cash flow.

[ComeBack]

i waited till 500 miles for my first mod =]

[SHaW]

Anyone know which one would be better, despite the big difference of the money and the actual location of the mod:

TRZ Engine and Transmission Mount Set (http://siteground207.com/~protegeg/product_info.php?products_id=1546) or CorkSport Motor Mount Inserts (http://corksport.com/store/item/1kg0n/MS3_Engine/CorkSport_Mazdaspeed_3_Axela_Urethane_Engine_Mount _Insert.html)



I suppose I could get both? haha

[Captain KRM P5]

the inserts would be installed in the same place as a rear engine mount actually

[CWPspeed3]

Anyone know which one would be better, despite the big difference of the money and the actual location of the mod:

TRZ Engine and Transmission Mount Set (http://siteground207.com/~protegeg/product_info.php?products_id=1546) or CorkSport Motor Mount Inserts (http://corksport.com/store/item/1kg0n/MS3_Engine/CorkSport_Mazdaspeed_3_Axela_Urethane_Engine_Mount _Insert.html)

I suppose I could get both? haha

You pay for what you get, the TRZ does a much better job than the inserts but some people think this is a luxury car or something and cant stand some added vibrations and will settle for the inserts. I've ridden in cars with both and prefer the TRZ, like most mods its a matter of personal preference. The set will do even more because its the motor mount and trans mount, I cant speak for the trans mount because I dont have it yet but it seems to get good reviews.

[IKE=MS3 08.5]

I waited about 1000 miles because that is how long it took for me to find this forums and the additional time to wait until the CS MMI to come in the mail. I have not ridden in a car with TRZ but as CWPspeed3 said above I hear they do a better job and I don't care about extra vibrations, wish I would have gotten them. Like others, I am sticking to the bolt ons and thus can take them off if needed. Just remember to enjoy the car, thats why you bought it right? If not you would be rollin in a prius.

[08cosmic3]

I'm not touching the recall bolt as long as I have a warranty. If it pops they might try and say I tampered with it or the mount is not Mazda approved.

[mo4130]

my dealer told me that if they installed it, most of the aftermarket stuff would be covered by warranty . Has any of your guys done that. It sucks cause i hate people working on my car, and this is the first new car so im stuck with a warranty.

[mckraut]

I dont think ANYONE has had their car long enough for the warranty to expire yet. Seeing as how it comes with a 3 year warranty and the car has only been out for just over 2 years.


its modding that causes the warranty to expire, as in VOIDED

3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There are plenty of people over 36k, I'm around 28 myself.

[FrequentFlyer]

my dealer told me that if they installed it, most of the aftermarket stuff would be covered by warranty . Has any of your guys done that. It sucks cause i hate people working on my car, and this is the first new car so im stuck with a warranty.

This just tells me your dealer wants to rip you off on install charges. There is no way that aftermarket items are going to be covered under warranty, aside from certain Mazdaspeed mods. For example, your dealer is not going to warranty a CPE turboback exhaust if a weld breaks and you get an exhaust leak. However, they'll most likely charge you $500 to put it on and if they can associate the TBE with any other failure and void the warranty on it, I'd be willing to bet they'd be very quick to do so.

I started modding about a month after I got the car with around 2,000 miles on it. This car is too easy to mod. If you're concerned about the warranty, just go conservative and get mods that are easy to remove if you have to, ie, I wouldn't do exhaust work (test pipe excluded), FMIC, ECU flash, big turbo, etc...

[ElGaspo]

How long do you guys wait before you start after market stuff?

ah yes, the eternal Q: to be or not to be...i wanted the dealer to throw in a mazdaspeeed cai as part of the purchase, they started dicking around saying we'll give it to you for cost- which turned out not to be the case at all. so long story short, the cai was pre-programmed even before signing on the dotted line. then i found this wonderful forum, and my eyes were opened wide.

as i get closer to the 3 yr anniversary i'm starting to contemplate more drastic mods, but there are some i'd never touch- bigger turbo, exhaust...not to say they can't work, it's all part of my risk assessment. you have to draw a line in the sand if you want to keep the car a reliable daily driver. (friday)

[PCspeed3]

i waited till after my first oil change, around 500 miles or so

[madvillian]

you guys are all incorrect, you order all of the aftermarket parts BEFORE you buy the car that you want, this way, you have the parts sitting in your garage before you bring the car home. i installed my coilovers with like 50 miles on my car.

[robin2660]

I dont think anyone on the forums are able to wait until the warranty is up to start modding, even if its simple little things. I had my car a couple weeks by the time I found what I wanted and got it. Then I havent stopped modding in 8months.

Wrong. I'm on 18K and no mods. I'm happy with the car.

[robin2660]

my dealer told me that if they installed it, most of the aftermarket stuff would be covered by warranty . Has any of your guys done that. It sucks cause i hate people working on my car, and this is the first new car so im stuck with a warranty.

I asked my dealer service writer and they said as long as it didn't cause a problem, they wouldn't care. Of course, the converse is true as well.

[mo08ms3]

If you have the mod bug, just do it. Chances are you won't wait until the warranty is up. (especially the powertrain warranty) This car is pretty fun in its stock form, too. Just my thoughts.

[latina4sho77]

i wish i would of asked that same question when i got mine...when i got my car i went crazy buying things for my car.. the dealer where i got it were assholes .. they told me that my warranty was voided because i painted my rim "aerodynamic".. l0l... so they didn't want to do anything on the car.. then i went to another one that street unit works with and they fixed a couple things that was wrong wit my car


from experience...
it you can wait till the warranty it over to do anything big on the car
other then that
IF
you going to out a intake.. keep that stock parts just in case u need to take it to the dealer.
blow off
do the same keep the stock on

a little advise if you step on the car alot.. change the motor mount, sooner or later it will break.. street unit sells them at a good price....

so in other words when u put any after market parts on 1st think that if something happens to the car you can easily change it to stock so you can take it to the dealer....
but that also depends on mow much of assholes the people are there... i had to deal with that
i changed the color of fog lights and the plug went bad.. because i changed the color.. warranty was voided...
i mean i cant complain because it if wasnt for street unit and the guy that works there i would of had to pay 600 for an axle and more for the gas pump

so just think carely before you do anything to you car

just some friendly advise......

[robin2660]

i wish i would of asked that same question when i got mine...when i got my car i went crazy buying things for my car.. the dealer where i got it were assholes .. they told me that my warranty was voided because i painted my rim "aerodynamic".. l0l... so they didn't want to do anything on the car.. then i went to another one that street unit works with and they fixed a couple things that was wrong wit my car


from experience...
it you can wait till the warranty it over to do anything big on the car
other then that
IF
you going to out a intake.. keep that stock parts just in case u need to take it to the dealer.
blow off
do the same keep the stock on

a little advise if you step on the car alot.. change the motor mount, sooner or later it will break.. street unit sells them at a good price....

so in other words when u put any after market parts on 1st think that if something happens to the car you can easily change it to stock so you can take it to the dealer....
but that also depends on mow much of assholes the people are there... i had to deal with that
i changed the color of fog lights and the plug went bad.. because i changed the color.. warranty was voided...
i mean i cant complain because it if wasnt for street unit and the guy that works there i would of had to pay 600 for an axle and more for the gas pump

so just think carely before you do anything to you car

just some friendly advise......

"would've"

[GoFast]

my first mod came about 48 hours after i drove her off the lot

[Fat_Dave]

they told me that my warranty was voided because i painted my rim "aerodynamic".


the voided your warranty because you painted your wheels?? what kind of b/s is that??

[GoFast]

if your warranty was voided because you painted your rims then you need to go back there and tell them to kiss your ass. it wounds like they are trying to scam you bases on the fact that you are a woman. did they offer to change your blinker fluid too??

[latina4sho77]

the voided your warranty because you painted your wheels?? what kind of b/s is that??

i think it was more because of the fact that im a girl and not a guy.. they think im stupid or something

[latina4sho77]

if your warranty was voided because you painted your rims then you need to go back there and tell them to kiss your ass. it wounds like they are trying to scam you bases on the fact that you are a woman. did they offer to change your blinker fluid too??

l0l... thats the problem most men think that because im a woman i dont know anything about cars... i mean im not a professional mechanic... but for a woman i know then normal.. always loved cars... but its ok... i went to another dealer and they fix it for me.. im going to send a nice letter to corporate because they over did it on that painted rims thing

[GoFast]

l0l... thats the problem most men think that because im a woman i dont know anything about cars... i mean im not a professional mechanic... but for a woman i know then normal.. always loved cars... but its ok... i went to another dealer and they fix it for me.. im going to send a nice letter to corporate because they over did it on that painted rims thing

i cant blame you because that is rediculous