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My 2004 Mazda3
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 5:01 am
by Slippin3
Hey Guys,
Thought I would post up some pics. This is my 2004 Mazda 3. Its got a ton of mods, and is lots of fun to drive
The stereo is weak right now, and I am planning the next one right now.
Since those pics, I put on a CF Hood (Sides painted Body Colour), CF Badgless Grille, and a CF Roof Overlay (Real CF, NOT stickers lol
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Thanks!
John
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:31 am
by stipud
I see intercooler... have you turboed it?
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:52 am
by fuzzysnuggleduck
stipud wrote:I see intercooler... have you turboed it?
That's what I was going to say!
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:03 am
by Slippin3
Yup. 8PSI through the setup. It needs a tune and some exhaust issues fixed. However, it still made 235WHP when we tossed it on for fun
nice
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:08 am
by kg1961
very nice!!! my friend has one and you don't have all that much of a trunk.
we put a 600.2 and a old ADS 640 ,2f cap, 2 10 RF ported box and it full
sound good to
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:25 am
by Slippin3
Does your friend have the hatch? I can move tons in this thing
-John
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:49 pm
by brenzbmr@sb
i used to work at a mazda dealerhsip in service when these things came out.
i always like it, your car is clean and thats a nice kit....
dont like that god awful ricer kit they have for it that everyone buys.
i almost bought a speed 3 but i quit
aloha
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 3:09 pm
by Bfowler
how does it do keeping the power on the ground? i like the look of it....alot! i have always wanted to turbo a Protoge 5 and make it my "other car"
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:47 am
by Slippin3
Thanks guys!
The power gets to the ground very well. 1st gear will spin like mad if you let it, but I have gotten the launches down well. A good set of tires will keep 2nd gear in check. Torque steer is there, but its not crazy, but keeps you on your toes
I was sooooo undecided about the kit when I did it, but I am glad with how it turned out. Now for the other two aftermarket motor mounts... I think they have finally been released
-John
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:39 am
by stipud
Slippin3 wrote:Now for the other two aftermarket motor mounts... I think they have finally been released
I've started running poly motor mounts as well... they reduce drivetrain slop like mad! But they do cause lots of extra vibration, which makes certain little squeaks pop up. For example, my radior fans started squeaking, so I had to put rubber spacers between them and the rad.
Still definitely worth it considering how much faster the power comes on and off. Very responsive.
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:46 am
by Slippin3
The Mazda3 has a failure-prone Passanger side Fluid Filled mount. With the stiffer rear mount, I think that is causing my crappy OEM to wear quicker still
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:06 am
by stipud
Slippin3 wrote:The Mazda3 has a failure-prone Passanger side Fluid Filled mount. With the stiffer rear mount, I think that is causing my crappy OEM to wear quicker still
Ditto on my Saab. Stupid fluid filled pussy mounts
Bring on the vibration I say! It's part of the fun of owning a high horsepower car
The drivers side rubber mount is even worse actually... I tore mine down to about .5" of rubber holding it together
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:43 am
by Slippin3
Yikes! High Horsepower? I am mid-200s.... nothing big here
I got friends with 500WHP stang, and one with a GXP (first turboed in the world)
-John
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:04 am
by stipud
Only 275hp or so. The 300lbft of torque plateau going from 2500rpm-5000rpm helps a lot!