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Old 05-05-2012, 09:29 PM
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I'm going with the Enkei TFORKs. They looked good on the Mazda3s I Googled with them. They're also lightweight with a 45mm offset (now that I am now totally educated on thanks to you guys). Probably gonna buy them from Performance Plus since I'm getting security lug nuts anyway.
 
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They should look and do nicely. Be sure to post pictures!!

 
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Old 05-06-2012, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Ex.
I'm going with the Enkei TFORKs.
Those look good. I like how it is both black and silver (will look neat when rolling). I also like how the silver goes all the way close to the tire.
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...hracite+Accent (click for extreme close-up)
 

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can't wait to see the photos.
 
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Old 05-06-2012, 11:56 PM
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I'll probably be getting these in July. I'm getting an amp installed this week and probably a sub in June. Gotta have my sounds. However, I will definitely post pictures when I get them. However, in the interim, here are a couple I found on other MZ3s:

http://www.fmvperformance.com/forum_...611234804.jpeg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...0004_large.jpg
 
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Old 05-07-2012, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Ex.
I'll probably be getting these in July. I'm getting an amp installed this week and probably a sub in June. Gotta have my sounds.
A couple things to remeber when installing another amp like Current draw. Don't go to big, or alternators and batteries may be changed more frequently.
Please install another ground wire from the body of the car to the negative terminal at the battery. Most people just ground the amp at the back and forget the front! Ground at front can be near battery. Also, install another ground wire from the engine block to the negative terminal of battery.
Also for proper safety: A fuse should be located near the front of the battery on your power wire (or a circuit breaker). Most people put an amp nearer to the rear of the car. If you get "T-Boned" (hit from the side) and a cut happens in your power wire going down the side of the car, it could start a fire as it is directly hooked up to the battery.
 
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Old 05-07-2012, 03:09 PM
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Saw some decent rims today while driving. Took these pics at a stop light thru my windshield. The color placements should be reversed. I think the black should be where the grey is.
 
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Default 18x8 +60 offset will fit 2012 mazda3 hatchback?

hey guys!!! I need some help anyone???

I need to find out if 18x8 +60 offset out of 2011 mazda6 could fit on 2012 mazda3 hatchback without any issue?

thanks in advance!!!
 
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