BIGGU Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Well ive been adding quite a bit to the speed3 and i figured id share everything thats been done in the last month or so, I did a Vibrant street power exhaust looks stock, sounds awesome! (DP back) Cobb turbo inlet pipe, in black so its harder to spot. Street unit boost tubes, ( i wanted black but a good deal came up on the blue ones) Circuit sports Oil catch can CP-e gauge pod for the center Prosport electric boost with Peak/warn Prosport electric oil temp Prosport Electric oil pressure ProSport Oil Filter Adaptor Plate (for use with the gauges) Mazda OEM Spin-On Oil Filter Conversion Kit OEM Mazda rx-8 wheels (currently being redone) http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/2zumeunos/mazdaspeed3/boosttubes/IMG_2816.jpg New Vs old. big difference http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/2zumeunos/mazdaspeed3/boosttubes/IMG_2820.jpg Installed, Cant even tell its there. http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/2zumeunos/mazdaspeed3/boosttubes/IMG_2823.jpg boost tubes, stock vs new http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/2zumeunos/mazdaspeed3/boosttubes/IMG_2826.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/2zumeunos/mazdaspeed3/boosttubes/IMG_2828.jpg all installed. missing intercooler cover, i posted up pics of the exhaust already, no need for more of them. Gauge pod, I wanted a piece that looked stock along with gauges that matched the car quite well and i think i achieved that with out looking over the top and ricey. http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/2zumeunos/mazdaspeed3/gauges/IMG_2841.jpg everything off http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/2zumeunos/mazdaspeed3/gauges/IMG_2845.jpg Ignition on, engine not started (this is the Daytime mode of the gauges) http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/2zumeunos/mazdaspeed3/gauges/IMG_2846.jpg Night time of the gauges, they are amber at night. (no the car was not started) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted June 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 and lastly, the RX-8 wheels. heres what they look like now and why im having them redone along with straight ended. http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/2zumeunos/mazdaspeed3/wheels/IMG_2832.jpg yay bend! http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/2zumeunos/mazdaspeed3/wheels/IMG_2833.jpg may look decent if it was done correctly. http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/2zumeunos/mazdaspeed3/wheels/IMG_2834.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/2zumeunos/mazdaspeed3/wheels/IMG_2835.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/2zumeunos/mazdaspeed3/wheels/IMG_2837.jpg Painter FAIL! http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/2zumeunos/mazdaspeed3/wheels/IMG_2838.jpg when the wheels are done and back from powder coating they should be like this, exact color is Satin Silver but with a 10% black tint to it. will give it a nice effect imo. http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/2zumeunos/mazdaspeed3/wheels/1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Nice looking car. I was looking at getting a Mazda 3 hatch, but I never made it past the Impreza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 What the fuck did that guy do to those wheels?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 nice looks car, they are really growing on me, wish they had other options then fwd, either way that thing is clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 You really weren't lying about the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 I don't understand why you replaced the boost pipes. the stock parts don't look too bad and the new parts appear the same diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 what are you doing with the stock 18s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibies Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 what are you doing with the stock 18s? +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 I think the stock ms3 wheels look better than the rx8 wheels. Nice car though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 I don't understand why you replaced the boost pipes. the stock parts don't look too bad and the new parts appear the same diameter. The stock pipes are just rubber which is known to expand under boost. the new silicone ones are not supposed to do that but i only bought them because it was a deal that i couldn't refuse. what are you doing with the stock 18s? Keeping them for the winter wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99MustangGTman Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Sick MS3 man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 very nice. I have the same gauges. I love how they match with the stock lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 lol those RX8 wheels are TITS painted 2 tone!!! seriously, cant wait to see what they look like when they are done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 I don't understand why you replaced the boost pipes. the stock parts don't look too bad and the new parts appear the same diameter. youd be surprised. He doesnt show the other side of that piece either.... they mold those things around some crazy stuff... If anything the continuous smooth surface helps, and they arent made to tune out noises like the stockers are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1647545496 Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 not sure what year yours is but just in case you didn't know about the recall http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/02/2009-mazda3-recalled-over-stability-control-software-concern/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Thanks for the warm welcome on the mods, thought i do have some bad news, mike at wheel medic informed me that all the wheels were actually bent but no problem for them to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonzayne Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 That's a nice looking MS3. I need to find some RX8 wheels myself. I hate the look of the MS3 stockers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Car looks and sounds really nice Patrick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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