Hi everyone i just recently purchased a 2006 Mazda 3. Its the I model with a 2.0L in it so nothing special yet. Looking to buy some upgrades. Was thinking about a CAI,Springs, and an exhaust.The first thing ihave in mindwas a new exhaust however im stuck between a Vibrant and an HKS.

So to get to the point does anybody have any suggestions or comments about these too?
Thanks

 

Virgin had a video of his Vibrant exhaust and it sounded SWEET, like kicking someone in the face type of SWEET!!!

 

LOL if its a kick in the face sweet then i think thats my pick haha. I tried finding the video. sorry im new on this but can you send me a link

 

I don't know, it was awhile ago, but when I heard it I said to myself if I change my crappy PZEV Im getting the one he has...

https://www.mazdaforum.com/searchpro...bmitbutton=+OK+

 

I found it in the exhaust forum...its Vibrant review, there is a link there to a sound clip. Not sure if it still works guess I should of tried....


https://www.mazdaforum.com/m_53114/tm.htm

 

Thanks Warp. I DO LOVE my Vibrant... even after 2 years. High flow cat, and three bolt flanges FTW!!!
Here's the direct link to the sound clip: http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...g1-Vibrant.flv

MS/AEM for the CAI though K&N and Injens are also good street performers. Good low-mid range power from those. Not too much difference otherwise (except $$$.)

Eibach for springs are the std, but consider getting the camber kit. You can dial out some of that neg camber (worse after the spring install) and save your rear tire tread. The tail will also swing out a little better, if that's what you want.
I have the H&R's and if I EVER get them installed I expect them to be on the stiff side.

Shocks: Bilstein's, Koni Yellow Sports and Koni FB's are your only choices that I know of.
For ride I might've chosen the FB's but I got a deal on the Yellows and have them installed in the rear only (for now.) I have mine adjusted slightly less than half way to full stiffness and I can tell you, they are tight.