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- Mazda 3 2009
Black Matte Roof Wrap added...I love it!
Timeline of Changes & Mods for my Mazda3!
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- Mazda 3 2009
More Blk Matte Vinyl added right below the front grill...
Hood Open
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- Mazda 3 2009
So I also added a set of NGK Iridium Spark PLugs...Gapped them at .050 specs. that the Owners Manual said to do.
My acceleration seems to be a lot smoother now....Hopefully will make my MPG's improve too!
Sorry forgot to snap a picture of them....hahaha!
My acceleration seems to be a lot smoother now....Hopefully will make my MPG's improve too!
Sorry forgot to snap a picture of them....hahaha!
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- Mazda 3 2009
That was the WORST decision ever to use PlastiDip.....it looked good for the 1st month and just started to look like s*** and started to peel...etc....after that experience I will never ever use that on my Pride & Joy again.
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- Mazda 3 2009
Added vintage designed all metal Cig Lighter (as decoration I dont smoke)
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- Mazda 3 2009
Installed Speed3 Rear Valance w/ Copper Metallic accent color & a New PSV installed
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- Mazda 3 2009
Installed TRS Clear Lens to replace the OEM Foggy Lens....And a picture of the cut-off too! 
Getting Ready...
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The Cut-Off afterwards:
Getting Ready...
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The Cut-Off afterwards:
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Hey Goldie2009, which car do you think is more reliable. The Scion tc or the Mazda3? I'm looking to buy one or the other within the next few weeks.
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I had a 2006 tC.... 1st gen tC in my opinion looks better than the current model....Not sure what year tC you are going for. Overall it was a fun car to Mod "very" reliable no issues...Only mechanically issue I came around was the water pump went bad at around 98k miles....Thats basically it....I always did the usual maintenance etc..
My Mazda is a 2009 model...Overall an upgrade from my tC as in Handling, Interior Design and other functions....The mazda is a b**** to work on though I have injured myself 3 times more vs. working on the tC....haha...Only thing I really hate about my Mazda is the MPG's I get an average 25 MPG no matter what I do.
the tC got about 28-29 MPG Highway....about 24-25 City..
I would Test Drive both models.....Its driver preference.
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Did a Wax Job using the Mother's Wax Sys.
The Aftermath...So Shiny and SeXXXy...
Also a Sneak Peek to whats to come soon!
Magnaflow Goodness!
The Aftermath...So Shiny and SeXXXy...
Also a Sneak Peek to whats to come soon!
Magnaflow Goodness!
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Magnaflow Muffler & Tip installed...
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Did a Wax Job using the Mother's Wax Sys.
The Aftermath...So Shiny and SeXXXy...
I hope that this wasn't the first wax in the few years you've had the car
I've been into detailing for a little bit, even started my own small detailing business. If there's any advice I can give, it's that the detailing products you can order online (detailers domain, auto geek, etc.) are typically so much better than the standard over the counter products like Meguiars. A good entry or brand to working with is Adams Polishes - very easy to use, great finish. That's what I use for my business almost across the board for standard jobs.
I apologize if none of this information is helpful/new to you, or if it's already posted in another section. Still new... (nana)
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Completed my Custom Exhaust w/ a 16" OBX Brand Resonator....The results are it did make the exhaust sound louder at lower RPMs and a lil deeper sounding too not bad for spending a total of $320 for everything including install vs. paying $500 plus for a direct bolt-on exhaust!
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Installed & took a cruise on these new KYB Gas a Shocks.....I previously had the Excel-G's those were good but got soft and wore out within a year and a half, when I took off the Excel-G shocks the rebound was bad on them, also i was rubbing bad in the rear over almost every bump & turn..I knew something was going on..After replacing them w/ these Gas a Shocks what an incredible handing & feel difference the rubbing over bumps practically disappeared...So far really like this choice!
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- Mazda 3 2009
Bought 3M Brand Black Ebony Woodgrain vinyl overlay....It posed a challenge since the vinyl they gave me was cut the wrong way off the roll..the overlay was not long enough to cover my dash piece I got creative and put a few vertical accent on the dash piece...haha...I also Vinyl Overlayed the Steering Wheel pieces, and the Center Console & HVAC...
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Continued Woodgrain Vinyl wrapping...
Finished all 4 door panels....Extra bonus did the knob as well!
Car looks great, also I really like what you did with that woodgrain vinyl, good choice on the color. I'd like to do something similar.
I got an 08 Mazda5 GT in Golden Sand Metallic a few weeks ago...You almost NEVER see this color mazda, I'd only seen the color in photos before. I do have plans to lower my 5 on some classy 18's that I bought last year (before i even had the car to put them on!) among some other changes.
Ok, BRB, need to click through your thread page by page now and subscribe to it.
I got an 08 Mazda5 GT in Golden Sand Metallic a few weeks ago...You almost NEVER see this color mazda, I'd only seen the color in photos before. I do have plans to lower my 5 on some classy 18's that I bought last year (before i even had the car to put them on!) among some other changes.
Ok, BRB, need to click through your thread page by page now and subscribe to it.
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WoW another GSM???.....No way! hahaha
Cool....Yea I never seen another GSM Hatchback yet anywhere.....
