Less photo whoring = build thread Mazda 3 20b swap with pistons

[Kappa]

But really. I guess its about time i started a build thread?

2008 Mazda 3 I have added a mod or two and I am thinking about lowering it soon should be a good time!

Holy pictures Batman!

New Lip is on (also have a new lip on order)

 

[INeedMoarLow]

Subadubdub

 

[Jackie chan]

I love those Headlights! omagod!

 

[WillD]

Looking real good. (2thumbs)

 

[JDM_Pro5]

Sub'd

 

[Kappa]

lol thanks guys. So I am playing with the idea of a SC but i am not totally sold on it just yet.

also just ordered a new whiteline control arm bushing kit

 

[Kappa]

just put my order in!

 

[Kappa]

New lip came in!!! Pumped!

 

[njaremka]

car looks great, even with the white headlights.

those bushings look interesting...

 

[c7scayman]

Thats a cool idea with the white headlights. Everyone else paints them black.

 

[Kappa]

car looks great, even with the white headlights.

those bushings look interesting...

yeah ill post up a little review of them although as with most parts we put on our cars i most likely wont notice a difference.. lol

Thats a cool idea with the white headlights. Everyone else paints them black.

which is why i went white haha thanks

 

[njaremka]

yeah ill post up a little review of them although as with most parts we put on our cars i most likely wont notice a difference.. lol

based on their description of the product, i'd be willing to bet you will notice a difference with those. whiteline's description calls them an "Anti-Lift / Caster control arm bushing". adds 0.5 additional caster. you will notice the additional caster in steering feel. plus, being much stiffer than the stock rubber bushing, you will notice the reduced driveline slack.

i'm VERY interested to find out what the installation involves. i'm seriously considering them for our mazda5...

 

[Kappa]

yeah for sure! well im going to see if i can get a local friend to give me a hand. well come to think of it i think hes on the boards... he drives a msp its sliver with carbon fiber splitter and he blew up the motor and is rebuilding it again. anyway ill see if i can get some photos and do a how to or something

new update

New washer bottle as my old one wont fit with the new bumper

 

[Kappa]

Order has been placed

10mm for the front and 12mm for the rear

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should make it pop a little more

 

[Kappa]

New front lip is on... Taking photos of a black car at night is hard with no flash so this is all i got but i will do better photos tomorrow. its not painted yet but will be soon

 

[njaremka]

nice and low

have you received the control arm bushings yet?

 

[Kappa]

nothing yet hoping this week coming or maybe today if im lucky? more than likely next week though

 

[Kappa]

Got them on!

 

[jbrewer4639]

Nice clean ride

 

[njaremka]

Got them on!

how did the installation on to the control arm go?