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Hello, I'm interesting in modification/tuning my Mazda 3 (BM, hatchback).
Using something like this:

Can anybody, please, send links of shops located in USA where I can find aero kits, spoilers, etc.
Also, I will be grateful if someone post links to good sellers on Ebay and/or Amazon.
Thanks in advance!
 
Found this online, has anybody here bought this? i thought it looks cool and reminiscent to the 2019 mazda 3 with that honycomb grill. thought?
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I did the grille swap took a day lots of bolts and screws ... totally worth it imo. Mine did not have a license plate frame had to add it later. Mine did have the emblem. I kept the chrome side bezel things since my car is grey. Highly recommended due to low cost and much better look.
 
This spoiler is all over ebay , I like it because it is flat and has a OE look. Before and after pic. After painting it was almost the same cost as Carbon I should have just bought the carbon. Still might maybe I can sell this one to one of you guys and buy a Carbon one. Used bolts and tape drilled out the OE spoiler and taped and bolted them together. Then Carbon wrapped underside of OE piece.
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@SurfBr0
That side profile looks really good, and the spoiler offsets the hatch angle without being gaudy or ricer-ish. I wish I had seen that spoiler before I installed a Mazda aero spoiler..lol

(side note) I noticed your avatar, and we’re raising a 10 week old Jack Russell. That f-ing pup is testing my sanity. He’s our 3rd JR, the others were saints compared to this lil dude…
 
This spoiler is all over ebay , I like it because it is flat and has a OE look. Before and after pic. After painting it was almost the same cost as Carbon I should have just bought the carbon. Still might maybe I can sell this one to one of you guys and buy a Carbon one. Used bolts and tape drilled out the OE spoiler and taped and bolted them together. Then Carbon wrapped underside of OE piece.
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Was there a provision for the bolts or did you have to install some type of threaded insert?
 
Was there a provision for the bolts or did you have to install some type of threaded insert?
The spoiler I purchased was pre-drilled the holes were sort of tapped somewhat threaded into the fiberglass. A threaded insert would likely be better but I did not do that and had no issues going through car washes and what not. Using a dry wall anchors would probably be a good idea.

The spoiler I attached it to , the OE spoiler is extremely thin it did have circles with crosses underneath and I took that to be the spot to drill.

I was concerned about squeaky metal so I put a washer next to the bolt head and a rubber washer or grommet after that next to the OE spoiler and then tightened those into the ebay spoiler. Finally I put a ton of 3m double side tape between both spoilers.
 
The spoiler I purchased was pre-drilled the holes were sort of tapped somewhat threaded into the fiberglass. A threaded insert would likely be better but I did not do that and had no issues going through car washes and what not. Using a dry wall anchors would probably be a good idea.

The spoiler I attached it to , the OE spoiler is extremely thin it did have circles with crosses underneath and I took that to be the spot to drill.

I was concerned about squeaky metal so I put a washer next to the bolt head and a rubber washer or grommet after that next to the OE spoiler and then tightened those into the ebay spoiler. Finally I put a ton of 3m double side tape between both spoilers.
Thanks for the reply! My spoiler arrived and it already has threaded inserts and the seller supplied to proper bolts,so my installation will be identical to yours. I also think I should have gone with carbon fiber. Mine came painted gloss black, but I'm thinking of painting it meteor gray to match the original color.
 
I thought we could possibly use a thread devoted to detailing all the different options for Exterior Set Plans that are on the market. I will attempt to keep this updated, but if I don't, hopefully a moderator can come in and edit the OP.

I'm sure that 99% of us know what the OEM Aero Kit is, but I don't know if many of you have stumbled across some of the other available OEM and Aftermarket body kits that have become available (or are being developed currently). So hopefully this thread will open your eyes to body kits you haven't seen yet!!!

If you can find websites selling the parts that will enable us to get the Japanese (or any other country's) exclusives in the U.S., please post the link.
This goes for ALL exclusive Japanese parts, not just the Body Kit pieces.​

Mazda OEM Aero Kit
In Japan, this kit is known as the Mazdaspeed Kit (Links: Mazda USA Sedan || Mazda USA Hatch)
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Real Life Image Added as Attachment below, credit to @Acronic
Includes:
• Front Air Dam
• Side Sill Extensions
• Rear Diffuser
• Black Door Mirror Caps
• Rear Decklid Lip Spoiler (Sedan Only)
• Rear Spoiler (Hatchback Only)
Although the rear spoilers aren't actually a part of the Aero Kit set, they are often associated with the set more than the Black Door Mirror caps are.


Mazda OEM Kenstyle Body Kit​
(This style is currently under development and is scheduled for release in Japan by May 2014)
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Kenstyle Details Shown in a 2nd Image Below (as Attachment)​
Includes: (not sure on the names of these)
• Front Bumper Mold
• Side Skirt Mold
• Rear Bumper Mold (seems to be available for Hatchback and Sedan)
• Front Above-Grill Chrome Trim
• Front Fog Light/Turn Signal Chrome Trim
• Rear Above-License-Plate Chrome Trim (Different for Sedan and Hatchback)
• Rear Turn Signal Chrome Trim (Different for Sedan and Hatchback)
• Door Handle Chrome Trim
• Side Mirror Chrome Trim
• Additional Side LEDs on Fog Lights (Part #BMK1 V4 680: Kenstyle LED Strip)

(Link in Title)
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Includes:
• Front Grill
• Front Bumper (Hatchback Only)
• Side Strake Set
• Rear Roof Spoiler (Hatchback Only)
• Rear Spoiler (Sedan Only - this is just subtly different from the Decklid Lip Spoiler)


(Link in Title)
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Includes:
• Upper Front Wings
• Lower Front Wings
• Seitenschweller Set (Side Skirts Set)
• Heckschüzen Set (Rear Skirt Set, and probably the 2 Wings mounted on the Rear like the ones in the front)
• Heckspoiler (Rear Spoiler, Hatchback Only)
NOTE: I believe all the body pieces must be painted yourself, they will not match them for you sadly. Please keep this in mind.
• Edelstahl Sportschalldämper (Stainless steel Sports Muffler (and exhaust tips?))
• They also have H&R Lowering Springs for sale
• They also have Wheel Spacers
• They also have a variety of Rims for sale


Chrome Body Trim Accessories​
(DAMD OEM Styling Effect, and other Chrome Trims; (The DAMD style is currently Japan exclusive))
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DAMD Chrome Details Shown in a 2nd Image Below (as Attachment)
2 Real Life Images Added as Attachment below, credit to @rvoll
Other Chrome Trim Link (to buy): Justautotrim.com
and: Luxwood Auto Trim :: Home

Includes:
DAMD OEM:
• DAMD OEM Front Grill Chrome Trim - On Only 1 Slit
• DAMD OEM Front Fog Light/Turn Signal Chrome Trim (Not sure if this is different from the Trim piece listed for the Kenstyle)
• DAMD OEM Body-Side-Molding KODO Chrome Trim
JustAutoTrim:
Although some of the Justautotrim pieces may look close to OEM Chrome Trim pieces, I am certain they are all different
• Justautotrim Body-Side-Molding Chrome Trim (lower on body than the KODO Side Trim)
• Justautotrim Front Bumper/Bottom Spoiler Cover Chrome Trim
• Justautotrim Fog Light/Turn Signal Chrome Trim
• Justautotrim Fog Light FULL-Cover Chrome Trim
• Justautotrim Front Grill Chrome Trim - On Only 1 Slit
• Justautotrim Front Headlight Mascara (or eyeliner?) Chrome Trim
• Justautotrim Rear Chrome Molding Above-License-Plate Trunk Lid Trim (Possibly Hatchback Only)
• Justautotrim Rear Chrome Molding Below-License-Plate Trunk Lid Trim (Possibly Hatchback Only)
• Justautotrim Rear Bumper Turn Signal Chrome Trim
• Justautotrim Chrome Side Mirror Small Trim (love it!)
• Justautotrim Chrome Side Mirror Large Trim (Covers the Mirror Cap almost entirely)
• Justautotrim Door Handle Chrome Trim
• Justautotrim Blue Chrome Exhaust Tips (Hatchback Only)
• Justautotrim Above-Grill Front Molding Chrome Trim
• Justautotrim Rear Stainless Steel Bumper-Guard Step Chrome Trim (Hatchback Only)
Luxwood Auto Trim :: Home (rvoll style) (EDIT: Image Attached to show all their available packages):
One of our users here (rvoll) also had his own Chrome Trim stylings done:
• Luxwood Grill Chrome Trim - On All Slits
• Luxwood Rear Above-License-Plate (Tailgate) Chrome Trim
• Luxwood Fog Light/Turn Signal Chrome Trim
• Luxwood Upper Side-Window Chrome Trim
• Luxwood Groove Kit - Body Side Chrome Trim Molding (I think this is in the lower-rear KODO groove like the DAMD has) (No real photos available)
• Luxwood Mid-Door Body Side Molding (with/without Insert) - not sure if you can get it without the badges (rvoll style trim)
• Luxwood XSM - Lower-Door Body Side Molding (I think this is similar to the Justautotrim Body Side Molding Trim) (No real photos available)
• Luxwood Hatchback Pillar Post Chrome Trim (No real photos available)
• Luxwood Interior Trim Pieces
I like the hinsberger with the orange trim
 
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