06 Mazda 3 S Hatchback "Auto-x Style!

[CCAT Racing]

2006 Mazda 3 S Touring Hatchback Black

Engine: 2.3L DOHC EVCT PZEV (153 HP Stock)
Trans: 5-Speed Manual
Wheels/Tires 17" Factory Aluminum Wheels on,
215/45/17W Brigestone Potenza RE760 Sport Tires

Upgrades/Modifications:

-Cold Air Intake-Stainless Steel- Full Length (non C.A.R.B. approved)
(Removed Weight)
-OBX- Stainless Steel- 2-1/2Catback Exhaust
(Removed Weight-quite a bit!)
-CUSCO- Front Upper Strut Bar-Polished Aluminum/Powdercoat Blue
(Added Weight-minimal)
-GT-SPEC- Front Lower Suspension Brace-Aluminum Powedercoat Blue/Yellow Chamelion?
(Added Weight-minimal)
-KAKUMEI- Front Lower Arm Brace-Aluminum Powdercoat Blue
(added Weight-minimal)
-KAKUMEI- Middle Chassis "H" Brace-Aluminum Powdercoat Blue
(Added Weight-minimal)
-KAKUMEI- Rear Subframe Front Brace-Aluminum Powdercoat Blue
(Added Weight-minimal)
-KAKUMEI- Rear Subframe Rear Brace-Aluminum Powdercoat Blue
(Reduced Weight Substantially)
-STAGG- SHS Performance Rear Shocks (Lifetime Warranty)
-KYB- GR2 Front Struts (Lifetime Warranty)
-CORKSPORT- 3-Way Adjustable Rear Sway Bar-Powdercoat Blue
(Removed 3.5 Lbs Weight!)
Softest setting 135% stiffer than stock, Middle-190% Stiffer,
Stiffest setting 260% Stiffer Than Stock! 3.5Lbs Lighter
***-AWR Racing- H/D Adjustable, Heim Joint, Rear Sway Bar End Links (Re-Buildable)
(Allows use of stiffest setting on Sway Bar)
-ENERGY SUSPENSION- Greasable Poly Urethane Sway Bar Bushings/Brackets (1-1/4")
-CORKSPORT- Poly Urethane Rear Engine Mount Insert's
-DRAW-TITE- Rear Trailer Hitch/Hitch Cover (acts as a bumper brace but heavier)
(Added Weight-quite a bit)
-HYPERTECH- Max Energy Sport Programmer (ECU Tune) (C.A.R.B. approved)
Running Premium Fuel Tune
-Throttle Body Ground Mod
-GENERAL MOTORS- Dual 1970's Hi/Lo Tone Horn Upgrade-No More Whimpy 3 Horn!
-CASTROL EDGE with SYNTEC Technology- Full Synthetic Oil- 5W/20 Winter, 5W/30 Summer
-ROYAL PURPLE- Synthetic Trans Oil
-G-TECH- SS Accelerometer
-Metal 30% coverage Black Powdercoat License Plate Frames
-Tinted Windows
-Window Vent Visors
-DNA- Short Throw Shifter & Shifter Bushings
-SICKSPEED- Shifter Knob Leather/Aluminum
-ZETA PRODUCTS INC.- Console Knee Pad - Black

70,000 Miles...Bought New With 0.4 Miles on it!
Had to bring it back to Dealer for PDI & Detail...

No one drove it except the Factory, and shippers before I got it...

Assembled in Japan!

Maintanence...??? What Maintanence! LOL

-Tires ? sets... I wear'em Fast!
Best handling, price, wear for the $ on the 3 has been the Brigestone Potenza Re760 Sport's!

-Spark Plugs @ 60K Due at 90K? Could not wait that long...
Installed Factory Plugs...
Although they looked like NEW at 60K miles!
-Frt and Rear Sway Bar End Links (got a bit noisy)
-Rear Brake Pads/Rotors (down to the metal @ 65K)

That's it in 70K + Miles!

Not 1 problem with this car...

NO Recalls or TSB's!!! (ok, 1 Minor TSB that I never took it in for...) Clock randomly loses correct time, Free TSB repair, but did not want some kid taking apart my Dash and risking dash breakage/rattles...

Front brakes still look fairly new! WTF! LOL

I bought my 3 for economy, square footage, and reliability, but soon realized it was MUCH more than just an economical daily driver... Funnest overall car I have ever owned by far!

My son and I have been running it at local SCCA Auto-x Events in the ST Class.



Only upgrade left I plan on doing, are a set of Tein H Tech Lowering springs...

Let me know what ya think!

 

[hat1018]

Welcome! Sounds like a solid auto x'r fo sho.

 

[Clemsonmz3]

Nice to see another '06 wagon playing in ST. I've had my '06 3 for a year now and I have to say I'm suprised to not see or hear of more people running ST in the 3.

You have a nice list of upgrades. Have you added anything to the car since May? How are you guys fairing in ST this year?

I've been decently successful in my region, Central Carolinas. I'm lucky though b/c all of the '80s civics are in the pro class. Still battling off Subby 2.5RSs, Integras, BMW E30s, Focus SVTs, and 8th gen Civic SIs though.