Recommended mods?
#1
10-02-2007 | 02:46 PM
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Recommended mods?
Hi guys,I just bought an 08 'speed3grand touring,and now that I have abetter car, Ihave been trying to improve my driving techniques in hopes of taking the car out on the track in the near future. I commute in this car every day so I would like to keep the mods simple andbolt-onso everything is street legal anddoesn't necessarily void the warranty, but I'd also like to improve performance. Here are the mods I'm considering, maybe you can give me suggestions why or why notto do these. Also, suggesstions for additional mods I haven't considered are appreciated.
-shift bushings upgrade
-throttle body ground
-blow-off valve
-CAI (should I use mazdaspeed or a 3rd party kit?)
-eventually an aftermarket exhaust
-shift bushings upgrade
-throttle body ground
-blow-off valve
-CAI (should I use mazdaspeed or a 3rd party kit?)
-eventually an aftermarket exhaust
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10-03-2007 | 12:33 PM
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RE: Recommended mods?
thats right. it doesn't void any existing warranty, but if hydro-locking occurs, then they wont cover it. if you think about it, if they don't cover hydro-locking, there really isn't much of a warranty left on it....
#7
10-04-2007 | 02:09 PM
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RE: Recommended mods?
basically from what ive read, the dealer has to be able to prove conclusively that the aftermarket part was directly responsible for the damage, or it has to be explicitly stated in the warranty that aftermarket parts void it.
#8
10-04-2007 | 06:09 PM
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RE: Recommended mods?
Yes, but they have to prove it to a MazdaUSA rep. Now, c'mon. Who's gonna win?
If you mod, you're gonna **** off somebody's warranty. Accept it, or DO NOT MOD.
I chose to accept it.I have faith in my car.
#10
10-04-2007 | 07:00 PM
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RE: Recommended mods?
If you're trying to convince me that there's a conspiracy between the car companies and the dealers, you don't have to. I'm already of that mindset. I used to work for dealers and know what can go on. And that was years ago. Things have only gotten worse in this fearsome & fear mongering society since the lawyers & politicians have gotten even more involved than they used to be.
And my emblem are much closer to burgundy or maroon, than bright red.
You don't know who you're messin' with, Boy!
j/k