[ottoyu34]

I started posting more here on M3R. So I decided to share my progression with my MZ3.

Spring 2014:

Winter 2013:

MODS LIST:

Handling
Enkei Raijin 18"x8" +45
Falken FK452 - 225/40R18
Rays 17 hex lug nuts (w/lock)
Road Magnet Performance Lowering Springs
Koni Yellow Sport Dampers
SPC Adjustable Rear Camber Arms
Corksport Front strut bar
Corksport Mid-chassis brace
JBR Rear sway bar

Engine
Corksport Short Ram Intake
Corksport Cold Airbox
Racing Beat Axle-back exhaust
Amsoil Signature Series 0W20
Amsoil Ea Oil Filters
Amsoil Signature Series M-V ATF

Lighting
Corksport LED light kit
Corksport H8 LED DRL
Hoen xenonmatch fog lights
Smoked Head lights & Fog lights
Smoked Tail lights & Rear reflectors
Corksport LED 3rd brake light
NextMod LED Projector reverse light

Electronics
Pioneer AVIC-X930BT Headunit
JBL GTO8628+GTO8627 Speakers
Tomtom GO 2535 TM WTE GPS
G1W Full HD Dashcam

Interior
FormulaOne Pinnicle series tints
Weathertech digital fit floor liners
Mazda OEM trunkliner
Mazda scuff plates


Exterior
OEM style side skirts
Hella Supertone
Bosch Icon wipers
Garage16 Window visors
Corksport License Plate Relocation Kit
Corksport Hood Strut Dampers
TM3 plates

Winter wheel setup
17" OEM alloy + Michelin X-ice xi2

 

[mazdaspeedmyk]

Welcome aboard! Car looks great.

Please SEARCH before posting a question. It's probably already been asked.

Here are a couple useful threads to read through:

What did you do to your MZ3 SA today?
http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13150

How to guides.
http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14276

Wheel figment guide.
http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26833

Wheel and Tire Picture Thread
http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/...010-12-mazda-3-wheel-tire-picture-thread.html

Will these wheels/tires fit.
http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/...s-fit-what-wheels-tires-these-thread-152.html

Jack Points.
http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8610

MZ3 Parts Websites:

OEM Parts
http://onlinemazdaparts.com/

Corksport
http://www.corksport.com/

James Baron Racing
http://www.jamesbaroneracing.com

Crossover Auto
http://www.crossoverauto.com/crossovershop/

Don't buy anything from SURE. Read:
http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14593

SPEND!!!

 

[ottoyu34]

First detailing back in 2011:

Since it's my first car, I slowly learn more about the car and what I want to improve.

WeatherTech floorliner for us with harsh winters.

CS LED light kit giving the car a modern look:

Tints, I went with FormulaOne Pinnacle series.

Then, investment went into a set of 16" Michelin X-ice xi2 with steel rims

After a lot of research, I decided on my graduation gift for myself:

Canadian car requires day-time running lights, which I swapped out to a pair of CS LED ones.

Then, priorities in life caused modding to be halted. Until the Fall of 2013.

JBR Rear sway bar!!

CS SRI!!!

Smoked rear tail lights and reflectors:

Much needed side skirts:

 

[ottoyu34]

Racing Beat axle-back is one of the coolest mods so far. Nice deep tone and not too loud

A shot after last detailing in preparation of winter 2013. Winter tires on stock 17" alloys which plasti-dipped in Camo green.

 

[buttqueef]

lookin good so far man! im getting the same sri, exhaust and rsb lol...but the sri is gonna be red and black

 

[ottoyu34]

For the upcoming season (which starts earliest May here), I am going what I call Stage2 for the suspension/handling. Also a lot of small detail mods I have in mind. Excite! :cool 1:

lookin good so far man! im getting the same sri, exhaust and rsb lol...but the sri is gonna be red and black

You gonna love these parts! I can't seem to get the colour theme straight as I got both red and blue parts among the car.

 

[buttqueef]

For the upcoming season (which starts earliest May here), I am going what I call Stage2 for the suspension/handling. Also a lot of small detail mods I have in mind. Excite! :cool 1:



You gonna love these parts! I can't seem to get the colour theme straight as I got both red and blue parts among the car.

that's what I was thinking when I bought the blue road magnet springs lol...but then I figured no one would see them anyways and I wasn't going to pay an extra fee to get them in red

 

[EWitsSEAN]

Your car looks awesome man ! Sedan love lol

Also did you get your tails/ reflectors done professionally ?

 

[ottoyu34]

Your car looks awesome man ! Sedan love lol

Also did you get your tails/ reflectors done professionally ?

I got them done at a shop here, which needs to redo one side with peeling on the top.

Also, just some ideas upgrading the 3rd brake light with some F1 inspiration.

 

[ms3matt]

Those wheels go with your car very well. Very nice.

 

[tnax408]

sweet ride. She's looking good.

 

[BlueHaloGirl]

Looks great!! Can't wait to see what else you have planned.

 

[ottoyu34]

sweet ride. She's looking good.

Looks great!! Can't wait to see what else you have planned.

Those wheels go with your car very well. Very nice.

Thanks! any feedback you think I could mod better is appreciated.

Collecting various parts at the moment, and mods will go at full force once snow/salt is gone from the roads! :argh 1:

 

[Hyperion]

You can go lower with 215/35 tires Will make your car look so much better

 

[ottoyu34]

Been collecting parts for the new season.

One of those is to improve the enjoyment of daily driving; better sound tracks.
Installed two pairs of JBL GTO series speakers.
Bringing all the highs, great impactful bass. Overall great improvement.

 

[ottoyu34]

Got my packages from Corksport!

CS Tow plate.

More to come!

 

[ottoyu34]

Made myself an early weekend to take care of the car stuff.

First off, I was notified by Avante Mazda that it's a good idea to change my ATF fluid during my last oil change. I declined their offer and off I go to research. I decided to go with Amsoil Signature Series Multi-vehicle ATF to match my 0W20 engine oil. Finally my appointment with Jimmy is here. I will be using the Ea filters next oil change.

At Jimmy's shop getting the ATF fluid changed out. Always a nice guy to chat with.
Initial impression, car drives so much smoother, shifts are quick, acceleration is improved. Overall very very happy with the results. Make me wanna drive it more.

GT trim has the nice looking LED tails lights which I was drooling over even before I purchased the car. Unfortunately, Mazda decided to use regular bulbs on the 3rd brake light to cut cost. I've purchased a LED one back in 2011, but I didn't have much tool back then. Removal of the OEM one was impossible to me. Now, I have purchased a heat gun to revisit this mod one more time; with no surprise. The housing seal gave in within a minute of heating. For once, I installed a part within the time suggested. Let's see the results:

Brakes off / headlights on:

Brakes on / headlights on:

Finally, a nice completed look. No more cheapo brake lights. Smoked lens matches the car and my tinted tail lights perfectly! Fit is great as well. This should be a nice light show to the drivers following, especially tailgaters.

That's it for now. Stay tuned for more updates very soon!
Thanks for reading.

 

[ottoyu34]

Perfect day to add another mod to the car.
These are the Corksport Hood Strut dampers. The install a bit tricky; the dampers are fully extended and they are too long even for the hood fully opened. After brainstorming a few times how I can get it compressed and install in such tight space. I compressed it with my body weight a few times helped it to break-in and it just snapped into place.

It's a joy to open the hood now:

 

[Kjohn63]

Looking good, nice mods goin on...

 

[EWitsSEAN]

Been collecting parts for the new season.

One of those is to improve the enjoyment of daily driving; better sound tracks.
Installed two pairs of JBL GTO series speakers.
Bringing all the highs, great impactful bass. Overall great improvement.

How much did you pay for the speakers ? I plan on upgrading mine as well.

Also did you smoke your reflectors yourself or bought them ?