yeah the way i was thinking was getting the tint and the cai next month and then the month after mabey the exhaust and then save up for the header. but i am going to get an estimate on mufflers tomorrow. There is a store right by my house.

 

The very FIRST thing I'd look into if I had it to do over again would beclear paint protection for the entire front end, a.k.a clear bra.
The paint on these, and many other new cars, chips so easily it would be cheap insurance compared to a paint job... what mine now needs. Have a pro install it, but do it soon.

 

well when i bought the car i had them put onthe protective coat for the paint and interior. i am not sure if that is what you are talking about but that is what i got it cost me about 600 though.

 

No. That stuff from the dealer is a waste of money.Getyour moneyback from them if you can.

I'mtalking about a heavy clear film that protects the paint from chips and UV damage.When installed properly, it's almost undetectable.
It can cost up to around $500 for a pro to do it for you, but after 4 yrs I'm staringat a $1800 paint bill. I just recently got an estimate from the best body shop I know of around here, and that's what they quoted me. The hood, fenders and bumper... $1800.

 

dam i dont know wtf you got for 600 and i never heard of a protection coating for the interior.....but i will be getting the clear bra and installing it my self soon. I have done tint before so i know i can do this since you don't have to be so dam precise and theres more room to work with.

 

Don't do it, Man.... It's not that easy from what I understand. The front bumper has compound curves that only a seasoned pro can safely tackle.

 

think of gas prices before modifing it had my moded went back to stock cuz of gas prices and gas drainage when i drive... but u can do headers, take it to shop and get it tunned, intake, exhaust, turbo it, slam it , matters what you wana do body modifictaions or for speed...
please what ever you do dont buy ebay chips they dont work and dont want you to waist your money on pointless garbage
i personally short intake for mazda 3 and track filter but its expensivve to drive but worth of the sound and power (use track are filter for best performance)