[McK Ringer]

Hey guys I've got the 2015 Mazda 3 iTouring Hatchback with 6 speed manual transmission and I'm trying to plan upgrades to the look and functionality of it if you have any suggestions please let me know

 

[mazdaspeedmyk]

Welcome aboard! Check out some build threads for ideas. An upgraded rear sway bar is a good place to start. It'll reduce body roll and improve cornering.

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

Forum Rules.
http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33

Here are a couple useful threads to read through:

OWNER’S MANUAL
http://mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayManualsByModelAndYearHome.action

What did you do to your 2014+ MZ3 SA today?
http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/...1009-what-did-you-do-your-2014-mazda-3-a.html

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

Oil Change
http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/...ides/42962-oil-change-tutorial-2014-2-0l.html

Hella Horn Install
http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/...iy-installing-hella-horns-2014-mazda-3-a.html

Springs and Coilovers
http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60801

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

Wheel and Tire Picture Thread
http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/...ficial-3rd-gen-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/

http://www.mazdaparts.org

Aftermarket Parts
http://www.partsgeek.com/ymm/2010/mazda/3.html

Mod Parts

Corksport
http://www.corksport.com/

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

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

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SPEND!!!

 

[nanxun]

:welcome: and congrats! Would love to see some pics on your new ride if you have any to share. Would also allow others to offer suggestions, esp regarding aesthetic mods. :wink:

 

[McK Ringer]

here is the one pic i have of her right now

I damaged the front bumper recently when my reverse gear didn't engage and my windshield has a really bad crack in it that i have to have replaced I'll post pics of that when i get home

 

[nanxun]

I damaged the front bumper recently when my reverse gear didn't engage and my windshield has a really bad crack in it that i have to have replaced I'll post pics of that when i get home

Oooof, sorry to hear about the minor damage to bumper and windscreen. Thx for the pic! That Meteor Gray looks very nice.

First real mod I'm making to my car is swapping out factory wheels for some +1 rims (see post #2335) and putting wider tires on, too. It's one of the more expensive mods, but I've got the really heavy 16-inch steelies (which were fine for winter), not the alloys on the iTouring.

EDIT: Actually, from the pic you posted, it looks like you have 18-in alloys. What size is your engine? 2.0L or 2.5L?

 

[McK Ringer]

Thanks

And those wheels you are looking at look awesome, I've got the 2.0L so those are just the 17" alloy,

And the meteor Gray is not the best color for California its not much better than black when it comes to absorbing heat

 

[nanxun]

And those wheels you are looking at look awesome, I've got the 2.0L so those are just the 17" alloy,

And the meteor Gray is not the best color for California its not much better than black when it comes to absorbing heat

Thx for clarifying. Are you in NoCal or SoCal? I lived in San Jose (Campbell) as well as San Diego (La Jolla) in the 1990s.

 

[McK Ringer]

Armpit of Cali

I live in Bakersfield 2 hours north of LA and 2 hours south of Fresno

 

[nanxun]

I live in Bakersfield 2 hours north of LA and 2 hours south of Fresno

Oh, yeah. Know it well. While driving on the 5, we used to smell the infamous cattle pens well before they were visible. Are those still there?

 

[McK Ringer]

It's funny you actually know of us most don't even realize we are on the 5 and the 99 they just drive through and don't look back