Mazda3 Offered in both a sedan and wagon, this sporty model offers a great car for the family, as well a fun track car.

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Old 09-24-2008, 04:24 PM
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Have you bought something for your 3...tell everyone about it... Where did you get it..... How much did you pay.... Do you like it....

AND MOST IMPORTANT DID YOU GET A PERFORMANCE GAIN....

Does that cheap ebay product that you took a chance on work good... or was it cheap for a reason...

Did you pay to much for something......

How about those HP tires were they worth it...
Anyone put a cheap header on and feel HP gains....or expensive one
Does a cheap ebay catback system really give you more zoom zoom or just a bunch of noise..
Suspension mods... Did it really make it handle better..or just put up bigger #'s on the scale
Let me know... I think we can all can really help each other out......
 
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Old 09-24-2008, 04:40 PM
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Cheap ebay cold air intake... less than $100
Loss of low end torque when engine reaches normal temp.
Gain of HP when cold.... and in the higher RPM range at all temps
Hot days and some driving the metal tube gets hot and turns it into Hot-Air intake...
I made an ice wrap for the metal tubing for track days ........ WOW HP HP - FUN FUN FUN
(first time I spun my tires in a straight line with my sticky tires..I have an automatic)

Light Weight Wheels
... about $400
Falcon makes a wheel less than 17lbs. for about $100 a piece
YES BUY LIGHT WEIGHT WHEELS... Improved acceleration, braking, handling
Best $400 that I spent - sorry I forgot where i bought them from.. search the net

Carbon fiber hood
... $350 Shipped
Old person backed into my 3 and dented the hood
Ebay blem was cheaper than buying a new hood and having it painted
imperfections are very small
More engine noise - No place to mount the noise dampening pad.. With my cold air intake sounds really cool....
The weight difference did not make a noticeable difference

 
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