Hello everyone. I have a 2008 mazda 3 i touring automatic.

I know NOTHING about cars but i'm starting to want to. I wanna
upgrade my mazda 3 with both looks and performance.

BUT for starters i want just a few simple cheap ideas

If you could reply to this thread or Email me at Bleety17@aol.com
I would really appreciate it!

Stock photos

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...-20L-Sedan.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../mazda3001.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../mazda3005.jpg

 

well for starts for the outside of your car, you want it to look nicer so you could think about getting the windows tinted (about 30 bucks a window by me), get a VG Shark fin antenna to replace the one currently on there, gives it a slicker look, (i think it was 80 with shipping)

 

you could try hunting around on ebay and see if there is anything you like

 

Performance is my specialty!

I need to do more research on the mazda as I am more of a Subaru guy, but... here is my take.

Suspension;

Slotted Rotors... http://www.optionsauto.com/products.asp?dept=6980
sweet for braking and look super nice. You have to purchase according to the link all four. but it is still only $380 for all.

Anti-Sway bars... http://www.optionsauto.com/prodinfo....mber=HOT-22436
FWD is renound for understeer, this will stiffen the chassis up and handling will definitely increase. You will notice the biggest difference with just a Rear sway, but front will help as well.

Coilovers...http://www.optionsauto.com/prodinfo....IN-DSM80-KUAS2
These are sweet. Especially if you get the EDFC (adjust damper inside the car with the push of a button). adds a huge handling aspect, easier to align, ride height adjustable and with 16 settings for damper adjustment, you can have a setting to cruise like its a cadillac or stiff like a race car.

if the Teins are too expensive, the BC racing BR-Type coilover would be an excellent choice as well. http://www.importimageracing.com/mm5...egory_Code=582

Power;

Intake...http://www.importimageracing.com/mm5...S3intake-inlet
I like this carbon fiber charger kit. Most CAI boast a 5+ hp increase at 4500 rpm, this one says 10.

Big power would be the Tripoint turbo kit, but I think that would be for the serious power guys.

I wish that someone made an even higher compression piston and cams. I am not aware yet of a good exhaust for the Mazda.

Obviously I think suspension would be the best bet for these. Mazda didn't make this a "power" car and the ECU is a pain to tune. So suspension, wheels and some good summer tires. keep the stock rims for the winter.