What Mods Do You Want First?
- Thread starter Ki||ian
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Mods I will apply over time once available:
* Lowering kit (Springs/Sports shocks) for a 1.5 inch drop.
* Wheel spacers for a perfect looking stands
* 19 inch rims
* Cold Air Intake
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- 2014 Mazda3 GS + 2013 CX-5 Touring.
I would like to know how big a spacer I can use for the rear wheels.. To give a flushier look. Because right now I have a enormous gap lol.
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- 2014 Mazda3 GS + 2013 CX-5 Touring.
I don't even think there IS one yet. May be wrong though...
worth_fixing
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- 2014 Mazda3 Sport GS 2.0L Skyavtiv 6MT Conveniance+Moonroof
I intend on getting mine in 2.5 6MT hatchback configuration in a few months (sometime around April or May)
The things I would do if I had cash burning a hole in my pocket would be the following:
-Lowering springs (-1.0 in)
-19" Mazda6 wheels
-European roof rail ditch covers (or whatever the hell those rubber strips are called)
-Roof rack (summer=bikes, winter=skis)
Honestly, that's it. I have yet to try the 2.5 SkyActive, but I get the impression it should be powerful enough to satisfy my needs and my wants. But in case the exhaust is a little too tame...
-Stainless catback w/ slightly more aggresive resonator
The things I would do if I had cash burning a hole in my pocket would be the following:
-Lowering springs (-1.0 in)
-19" Mazda6 wheels
-European roof rail ditch covers (or whatever the hell those rubber strips are called)
-Roof rack (summer=bikes, winter=skis)
Honestly, that's it. I have yet to try the 2.5 SkyActive, but I get the impression it should be powerful enough to satisfy my needs and my wants. But in case the exhaust is a little too tame...
-Stainless catback w/ slightly more aggresive resonator
Probably in this order:
- better-looking, hopefully lighter wheels for summer
- window tinting (full dark in back, lightest possible front)
- thicker rear anti-roll bar to reduce understeer
- cat-back exhaust
- a reputable, high quality intake system (nothing hanging low down to suck up water)
- when the OEM dampers need replacing, Racing Beat springs (hopefully they'll come through with them) and KONI FSD dampers (if available)
Poco Askew
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- 2014 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring Hatchback, Jet Black Mica
Simple window tint and badge removal , for starters.
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[soapbox] Oh, and exhaust, or at least exhaust tips. Those small diameter tips with a matte finish just doesn't do justice to the rest of the car. Along with the infotainment display, they are the ugliest part of the car. They should be 3-5" - 4", slant cut and polished. The stock tips always look dirty or like pieces of galvanized pipe. [/soapbox]
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[soapbox] Oh, and exhaust, or at least exhaust tips. Those small diameter tips with a matte finish just doesn't do justice to the rest of the car. Along with the infotainment display, they are the ugliest part of the car. They should be 3-5" - 4", slant cut and polished. The stock tips always look dirty or like pieces of galvanized pipe. [/soapbox]
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Glad to see I'm not the only one thinking of the sway bars. Coming from the miata with rx8 bars on it, I'm missing that flat cornering already, and its only been 3 days! Tinting, and badge removal are on the list. I'm also thinking carbon fiber wrap on some of the interior shiny pieces. I like the cf on the steering wheel and want more! Wonder if its possible to do the emblem on the Steering wheel with that.
I was thinking the same.
I'm actually questioning whether this car needs a rear (only) anti-roll bar. It has the least amount of understeer of any OEM front-wheel drive car I've ever driven enough to have a feel for it. I may just skip that upgade and wait for the springs and dampers.
