RedRaptor's Winning Blue Hatch

[RedRaptor]

Nothing much...just supporting the Blue Unit. :)

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/8827/easter049rj.jpg

[TheProfessor]

What's up with the pic?

Either way, looks super clean as usual 8)

[FLIPDADY]

Rob still lovin' them RX-8 rims man!

[Caz]

Nice as always,
Fix the stretch on the pic.

[RedRaptor]

I don't know how to fix the stretch...its weird...it appears fine on imageshack but when I paste it, its whacked.

[majic]

I don't know how to fix the stretch...its weird...it appears fine on imageshack but when I paste it, its whacked.


the 'limit' on picture width is 800.. it used to work file and would insert scrollbars into the picture.. now it just shrinks it via HTML and ONLY the horizontal units.. not proportional.. ghay..

ps. it works fine in the 'other' version of smf ;)

[b]

Rob still lovin' them RX-8 rims man!


+1

I resized it in photoshop.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k233/blackman99/01.jpg

[Cardinal Fang]

RR, those rims kick ass! Can't forget the painted out fuel cover either.

[iconicrocket]

Yup, always thought those 18" rims really looked sick on your car.

[RedRaptor]

Thanks for the compliments guys. I think the next step up would be the hyper silver/Shinka RX8 rims... ;)

[Cardinal Fang]

Oooooh that would be a nice touch.

[rsquared]

Looking good Rob!

[ZeroChalk]

clean and simple. 8)

[mazidane]

Probably the best WB hatch out there, IMHHO. Its all about dem rims!

Edit: OK so maybe "swales" WB hatch is kinda nice as well, but both hot cars!

[MazdaTree]

Rob lookin good as usual.... I bet your glad you never sold those rims eh:D

[RedRaptor]

My car might be a rust bucket. But I treat her well.

Some teaser pics to celebrate 5 years soon...

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/9391/img0665t.jpg

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5695/img0667q.jpg

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/3506/img0671shd.jpg

[Thrizzl3]

so where are the rx8's gonna go?

[Gizzmo_jr]

bah, it's gonna look hot!

[driv3r]

so where are the rx8's gonna go?

on my car! :chuckle

[Tokic_o]

speed spoiler? whats with all the rice alll of a sudden, I thought I was the only one who supported rice.

[sauga_kid]

Nice Rob! If you're looking for a new home for those RX-8's, give me a shout before you post them!

[RedRaptor]

speed spoiler? whats with all the rice alll of a sudden, I thought I was the only one who supported rice.

Sorry bro. All my mods are OEM. No rice here. :)

That is not the $250 replica SSG NextMod Speed3 spoiler.

[Cardinal Fang]

I can't imagine your car without the shinkas. Can't wait for the whole picture of those parts on that car. Dibs on the sills and spoiler when you go to sell!

[JSI]

Great looking, I was wondering what RX-8 wheels would look like on my car, now I know.

Jeremy

[yearoftherat]

Sorry bro. All my mods are OEM. No rice here. :)

That is not the $250 replica SSG NextMod Speed3 spoiler.

As Rob knows, OEM ftw..
Can't wait to see the new mods on your car...nice new rims btw :chuckle

[DumpInfo]

Looks good me like :)

What's with the avatar? :chuckle

[Ex-Rolla]

Should look good once you have em on the car... Speaking of car parts, i still haven't installed the door garnish thing i bough from you a while back... think it's about time i do.

[RedRaptor]

I still don't know which set of rims to go with. The Mazdaspeed Rays were purchased pretty much brand new from my cousin, who took them off his RX8 once he rolled off the dealer lot.

I'll get everything on the car as soon as the rust repairs are done by BMC.

[yearoftherat]

I still don't know which set of rims to go with. The Mazdaspeed Rays were purchased pretty much brand new from my cousin, who took them off his RX8 once he rolled off the dealer lot.

I'll get everything on the car as soon as the rust repairs are done by BMC.


Go with the Mazdaspeeds...Stock RX-8 rims are soooo over played...:chuckle

[RedRaptor]

Go with the Mazdaspeeds...Stock RX-8 rims are soooo over played...:chuckle

Hehehe...there's a reason I picked them up. Let's just say it has something to do with you and Patrick. :)

[yearoftherat]

Hehehe...there's a reason I picked them up. Let's just say it has something to do with you and Patrick. :)

Yeah, we guys with OEM mods have to stick together. Do you like the speed seats?

[RedRaptor]

You know what I'm thinking...photoshoot before winter comes. :)


Yeah, we guys with OEM mods have to stick together. Do you like the speed seats?

Love them! It was a chore to swap the seat rails since I don't have SRS airbags on my stock seats but well worth it.

[yearoftherat]

You know what I'm thinking...photoshoot before winter comes. :)



Love them! It was a chore to swap the seat rails since I don't have SRS airbags on my stock seats but well worth it.


A shoot would be great..let me know when you want to do it.

I read the speed seat thread on the mazda3forum and def didn't look like a walk in the park to do the swap. Looks good though.
Did you say that was going to be it for mods or we'll wait and see?

[RedRaptor]

A shoot would be great..let me know when you want to do it.

I read the speed seat thread on the mazda3forum and def didn't look like a walk in the park to do the swap. Looks good though.
Did you say that was going to be it for mods or we'll wait and see?

I'm done. I mean I'll get little things here and there but I'm going into maintainance mode now. :) But who knows...sometimes its hard to pass up on good deals.

[yearoftherat]

Same here...everyone keeps bugging me to lower my SUV. My 3 yr warranty just ran out so I might bite the bullet and do the spin-on filter mod.



Though I do have a set of headights from an 07 speed sitting in my storage....:)

[RedRaptor]

Shot at my cottage this past weekend. Work in progress.

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3747/img0116mod.jpg

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1835/img0111mod.jpg

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/1750/img0120i.jpg

[Gizzmo_jr]

Needs a....spoiler of some sort...:.02

[aris]

Car looks nice

[yearoftherat]

Needs a....spoiler of some sort...:.02

BAHH another 07 grill...
Nice clean backside, afaik, spoiler is on its way as well as some other goodies.
I wanna see a pics of the seats :)
Looking good !!

[RedRaptor]

I know I know...nothing fancy about the car at all. Boring OEMness.

Skirts and Spoiler to be installed. :)

I'll take some shots of the seats next time!

[yearoftherat]

I know I know...nothing fancy about the car at all. Boring OEMness.

Skirts and Spoiler to be installed. :)

I'll take some shots of the seats next time!

Maybe boring/OEM but at least we know we won't have fitment or paint issues..:)
One day I'll post up pics of my car...:chuckle

[RedRaptor]

You better post pics before the car starts rusting! :chuckle

[towelsnap]

Nice pics ... awesome weather for the cottage :)

[RedRaptor]

Domo from Vancouver, BC!
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7912/img0282o.jpg

OEM Mazdaspeed3 Spoiler
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/3056/img0284edit.jpg

Chilly long weekend @ the lake.
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7640/img0287edit.jpg

Wtom's ride impounded in my backlot!
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/5571/img0276edit.jpg

[RedRaptor]

Still have to install the Mazdaspeed Add On Skirt, JDM LED Side Mirrors and HomeDepot Lip! :)

[Gizzmo_jr]

haha Rob, that's awesome. Keep'em coming.
I keep my domo in the same place

[DumpInfo]

Sick love the ms replica! :headbang

[RedRaptor]

haha Rob, that's awesome. Keep'em coming.
I keep my domo in the same place

Thanks Matt! I admit I loved your Domo mod and added my own!

[RedRaptor]

Sick love the ms replica! :headbang

Thanks Deigo. However, that ain't no replica. :chuckle

[Iceman_F1]

Thanks Deigo. However, that ain't no replica. :chuckle

Must have been quite the $$$. I got a quote from Oakville Mazda. Not cheap. Looks great though. I've been thinking of it for awhile now.

[Cardinal Fang]

Rear spoiler looks hot!

[aris]

Looks nice

[Gizzmo_jr]

He doesn't mess around, nothing but good old OEM greatness for RedRaptor. I'd suggest chrome dipped rear turns but whatever. Jealous on the spoiler that's forsure.

[Axelarate]

I like the spoiler! Now go get that oem 07+ rear bumper to complete the look! :)

[RedRaptor]

Thanks for all the compliments guys.



Must have been quite the $$$. I got a quote from Oakville Mazda. Not cheap. Looks great though. I've been thinking of it for awhile now.

I bought it USED from M3F. Cost me $450 CDN after shipping and customs. Then $200 for a quality paint job.


He doesn't mess around, nothing but good old OEM greatness for RedRaptor. I'd suggest chrome dipped rear turns but whatever. Jealous on the spoiler that's forsure.

I had them in the past but I found them too dim during the day time. Can't wait to get your smoked reflectors in the mail tho. I'm going to swap out the sides only for now. :)


I like the spoiler! Now go get that oem 07+ rear bumper to complete the look! :)

I wish, Jerson! But then I'll have to get an exhaust since the stock tip is way too small. Were you in the North York area (Sheppard and Wilson Heights) around 6:30PM last night? I thought I saw your car with angel eyes.

[RedRaptor]

I know OEM mods are not for everyone. Negative comments are welcomed as well. I've put in a lot of money and work into the car so I would love to hear what everyone thinks!

[marvin24k]

um.. Car looks beautiful!

[kLuMzi]

awesome ride! :winner

are those add-on to your fenders?

[RedRaptor]

awesome ride! :winner

are those add-on to your fenders?

Thanks!

Yes they are. They are called "Wheel Arch Mouldings" and are a OEM accessory from Mazda. They are just applied with 3M double sided tape.

[Ex-Rolla]

Looks good buddy!

[yearoftherat]

Always looking forward to your latest mods!!! :)
So which set of rims are you going to go with???

[RedRaptor]

So which set of rims are you going to go with???

My true love...RX8s. :)

My sister got her hands on my Mazdaspeed Rays...so they are going to be on her car next summer!

[Krazee]

Post some more pics!

[RedRaptor]

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1435/img0165mod.jpg

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3376/img0173x.jpg

Winters are on...
http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/5891/img0181x.jpg

TheRetroFitSource (TRS) Clear Lenses with Colour Mod (Philips 4100K H7 HID)
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8264/img0185mod.jpg

Don't ask...
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8066/img0188t.jpg

[Iceman_F1]

Looking great!

Can't wait for the license plate LED's to come in after seeing those. And those clear lenses look pretty good!

[RedRaptor]

For wtom and his fetish for wood...

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/3280/img0178mod.jpg

[Iceman_F1]

Looks pretty dead in that area...looks like a good place to try out night photos :chuckle

[RedRaptor]

Looks pretty dead in that area...looks like a good place to try out night photos :chuckle

Hell yeah...this location was dead...like Silent Hill dead.


You'll love the VLeds license plate lights. :)

[yearoftherat]

Don't ask...
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8066/img0188t.jpg


Well now I have to ask...

[RedRaptor]

Talk to McGuyver...

[towelsnap]

TheRetroFitSource Lenses how do you like em... notice a huge difference or sudtle with colour cut off? Nice hatch btw :) very clean

[RedRaptor]

TheRetroFitSource Lenses how do you like em... notice a huge difference or sudtle with colour cut off? Nice hatch btw :) very clean

Thanks man.

The TRS lenses are pretty sweet. The cutoff is very clean and with the spacer/colour mod, you'll get the nice blue flicker effect as well.

[wtom]

Bastid ... the first thing I noticed was the wood too. Then thought of fire. Finally I realized your car was in the frame too. :chuckle

[Hives]

I told you before, i'll tell you again, the fender garnish is maddd sexy

Too bad its not available for the sedan. If it was, it would cost a fortune too. Grrr =(

[RedRaptor]

Sneak peek...

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/1139/img0113w.jpg

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/9918/img0108m.jpg

[stevenma188]

Looks good man! What spoiler do you have?

[Iceman_F1]

Looks good man! What spoiler do you have?

I'm pretty sure he has a speed3 spoiler.

[stevenma188]

Ah, upon closer look, that seems right. For some reason at first glance, it looked it like was a solid piece (instead of having openings like the speed3 spoiler).

[FLIPDADY]

R3 FTW!

Great choice Rob!

[bman13]

Sneak peek...

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/1139/img0113w.jpg

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/9918/img0108m.jpg
DAMN....those make your ride look beastly (a good thing) :hawt :agree

[mazidane]

R3 FTW!

Great choice Rob!

Have to agree! The original RX-8s were good, these are even better!

[yearoftherat]

Looks fricken hawt Rob!!!

[Thrizzl3]

OMG! i think this is the only mazda 3 in canada with R3 wheels. no body could afford them..besides RR

[mazdathree]

Hot! Hot!

[mEtH]

My Jaw dropped... looks awesome man!

[jonjon72]

Damn, that looks too good! If you ever get tired of them, let me know! :P

[taz4432]

Looks awesome! Nice to see another WB hatch =) What are you running in term of body add-ons (flares, etc.)? LOVE those rims!

[Punkrockjohn]

this car looks legit man

[yearoftherat]

Looks awesome! Nice to see another WB hatch =) What are you running in term of body add-ons (flares, etc.)? LOVE those rims!

Rob like nothing but OEM...no replica for this guy.
OEM front and rear flares, mazdaspeed side skirt extensions, mazdaspeed rear spoiler, OEM wheel arch moldings.

[-RJ3-]

Rob, Im glad to see you active.. I never heard from you in ages.... And now seeing you back, is a reason why... The rides looks perfect!!!

[yearoftherat]

The rides looks perfect!!!

He will prb say that now until he finds something else to do...:chuckle

[-RJ3-]

Did you guys even notice the wheel well mouldings... That looks proper!!!!

[RedRaptor]

Modding is a drug so I'm never done! Next up is the "OEM BBK". :)

MS3 front calipers and Mazda5 rear calipers.

[-RJ3-]

Cant wait!

[Dave_The_BMXER]

This is only the 2nd car I have seen with those fender additions.

Wheels look good, those are $$

[stevenma188]

So you were the one Joe ordered the R3s for.....

[bman13]

Which rack is that?

[-RJ3-]

Which rack is that?

Ya JOE!!! NICE RACK!!!! Sorry Someone would have to say it!!

[Thrizzl3]

THE cleanest OEM modded hatch you will ever see right here in this very thread. :)

[bman13]

THE cleanest OEM modded hatch you will ever see right here in this very thread. :)

He set the bar for hatches...I was thinkin bout those rims today and how awesome they looked when I saw em in this thread.

[hit26k]

those look sweet! They look better on 3's then they do on the rx-8's

[kLuMzi]

19" OEM goodness :hawt WOW!

[billd80]

Those rims are f'in SICK on the blue, are they 2010 speed 3's powdercoated? ,Def one of my fav cars seen on here so far.

[stevenma188]

They are the rims off the RX-8 R3.

[Default User]

Man, I gotta say that is one beautiful car!

I don't even want to know the amount of time you spent dreaming of what to do next. LOL! Truly inspirational!

Congrats on having one of the (if not THE) best cars on TM3. ****ing Hawt!

[CoolColombian]

Car looks great with the new rims, very tastefully modded.

[Gizzmo_jr]

wow man, i'm speechless. That's so hot!

[ZeroChalk]

Nice RIMS!

[mazdabetty]

whaaaaaaaat! Those rims = :hawt

[-RJ3-]

MOAR PICS MOAR!!!!!

[RedRaptor]

Moar pics!

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/4856/img0111sq.jpg

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/3466/img0110rr.jpg

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/7618/img0116ps.jpg

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/5832/img0118re.jpg

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/3793/img0122av.jpg

[yearoftherat]

Damn u Rob...everytime I see pics of your car it gives me more ideas...:chuckle

[shu5892001]

Saw this ride in person today, man.. One of the best looking hatch on the road, especially at night with the blue angels eye... More like devils eye lol

[RedRaptor]

Saw this ride in person today, man.. One of the best looking hatch on the road, especially at night with the blue angels eye... More like devils eye lol

Thanks bro. Your ride is looking good too, gotta love the Rust Orange and Championship Blue colours from 2004!

G2 Orange Mazdaspeed3 Calipers coming next spring. :)

[chan7]

hey bro, awesome ride and nice chatting with you friday. I WANT YOUR RX-8 RIMS!!!

[hastiej]

drool... everyone keeps focusing on the rims.. so... NICE roof rack... need one for mine and my wifes Moutain Bikes when we hit the trails..

[stevenma188]

Where did you get the accents around the wheel well? I want!

[RedRaptor]

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/2964/img0131z.jpg

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/9126/img0128sx.jpg

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/7941/img0130mj.jpg

[hit26k]

R3's = so much win!

[DumpInfo]

Pics turned out really nice. Looks good what can I say? :)

[chan7]

Wow Rob, your car looks amazing :thumbsup

[shu5892001]

Hey Rob what are the wheel well/fender accents for?

[Takumi616]

looks great nice and clean...

[MajesticBlueNTO]

Hey Rob what are the wheel well/fender accents for?

they're OEM and rare

[Thrizzl3]

when you say your car is stock...your not lying. lol

[Kappa]

Looks hot man! very cleanly modded

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/kappascar99/img0130mj.jpg

[bluntman]

Wow! Very nice RR.

[dadinho_nfg]

dude what are you lowered on? car looks amazing, and where could i buy those wheel fender add ons????

[shu5892001]

they're OEM and rare

O, i thought it was like a film to prevent the wheel well from rusting lol

[FLIPDADY]

O, i thought it was like a film to prevent the wheel well from rusting lol
You can buy them at the dealer or ebay.

Available in orange.:)

[jonjon72]

The R3's just complete the look! The color just matches so well with the blue!

[Stephen-1991]

Its love at first sight.. i cant wait to get my winning blue hatch :D

[laksman91]

You can buy them at the dealer or ebay.

Available in orange.:)

http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_detail.php?submit.x=29&submit.y=13&NUMBER=00002600&VOLUME=143-004-012&DEALER=6&CAR=95&MIDDLE=2&SMALL=11&MAKER=8&VOLKEY=&SEARCH_DEALER=6&SEARCH_CAR=95&SEARCH_MIDDLE=2&SEARCH_SMALL=11&SEARCH_MAKER=&SEARCH_VOLKEY=&SEARCH_page=4

$$$$ just like RR's ride ;P

[Freakzaz]

Wow, extremely jealous of your rims bro... but damn, your car looks perfect!

[zakman]

those are by far some of the best looking rims period. the color with you blue looks amazing. nicely done.

[RedRaptor]

Thanks for the feedback! :)

I'm lowered on Racing Beat Springs coupled with Mazdaspeed Accessory Shocks. Perfect drop (0.75") height for me.

The Wheel Arch Mouldings are OEM and you can find them on Ebay or at the Mazda dealership. Yes, they are great at hiding rust!

[Booter22]

Looks hot man! very cleanly modded

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/kappascar99/img0130mj.jpg

that looks awesome!!

[hatthi]

Looking good man!

[ST3ALTH]

Hey buddy,

What size tires do you have on them... i may be getting a set of R3's so im just wondering about tires and price points etc

[laksman91]

Hey buddy,

What size tires do you have on them... i may be getting a set of R3's so im just wondering about tires and price points etc

Probably 215/35/19 or 225 - over a grand for tires

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Wow.. looks amazing.. I miss my Winning Blue..

[FLIPDADY]

Hey buddy,

What size tires do you have on them... i may be getting a set of R3's so im just wondering about tires and price points etc
Stock R3 size is 225/40R19 89W.

[ST3ALTH]

Stock R3 size is 225/40R19 89W.

Thanks Joe

[RedRaptor]

Hey buddy,

What size tires do you have on them... i may be getting a set of R3's so im just wondering about tires and price points etc

Didn't see this until now. I'm running 225/35/19 on the R3s.

[Flagrum_3]

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/kappascar99/img0130mj.jpg

Looks sweet, nice clean look.Miss the winning blue also.Don't see many around anymore.

_3

[hit26k]

I've looked at these pictures more than a 100 times and the car still makes me say holy f***. I really want to see this in person.

[RedRaptor]

I've looked at these pictures more than a 100 times and the car still makes me say holy f***. I really want to see this in person.

Thanks bro. Not hard meeting up at all considering I work in Brampton. :) I have a few things going on the car this month. Let me get everything on it and I'll come out to Brampton meet.

[hit26k]

Thanks bro. Not hard meeting up at all considering I work in Brampton. :) I have a few things going on the car this month. Let me get everything on it and I'll come out to Brampton meet.

Nice! Looking forward to the updates.

[MistaChin]

I've looked at these pictures more than a 100 times and the car still makes me say holy f***. I really want to see this in person.

His car looks effing bomb in pictures...in person? well....it's 200x that! So cleaaaan!

[RedRaptor]

Fresh from a Level 3 Showroom condition detailing from QEW Mazda.

Stock spring sleeper look. :)

Don't worry...painted calipers on the OEM BBK and 19" RX8 R3 rims coming soon...

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9210/img0116hj.jpg

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/944/img0133hl.jpg

[Rob23]

your cars always looking good rob. i love the wheel well kit.

[yearoftherat]

Fresh from a Level 3 Showroom condition detailing from QEW Mazda.

Stock spring sleeper look. :)

Don't worry...painted calipers on the OEM BBK and 19" RX8 R3 rims coming soon...



Stock spring sleeper look = did you revert back to OEM from the Racingbeat springs?

[floodgatez]

Looks hot man! very cleanly modded

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/kappascar99/img0130mj.jpg

agree! CRAP that's an awesome shot.

[Thrizzl3]

:drool

[Airman Jack]

Hey what plate mount are you using?

[RedRaptor]

MS3 Front Calipers + DBA 4000XS Rotors + Orange Caliper Paint + RX8 R3s

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/6484/img0147kp.jpg

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/423/img0148zt.jpg

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/1034/img0149pw.jpg

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/5391/img0150lt.jpg


Mazda5 Rear Brakes
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/989/img0152yh.jpg

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1108/img0151sh.jpg

[laksman91]

I'm surprised you didn't opt for the DBA5000s with the 2pc rotor.

[chan7]

Wow Rob, your car looks awesome! nice color choice on the calipers :thumbsup

[yearoftherat]

Looks good Rob.You should have no problems stopping now with the new front calipers.
Is there a difference between the mazda5 and mazda3 calipers?

[RedRaptor]

I'm surprised you didn't opt for the DBA5000s with the 2pc rotor.

I think the DBA4000XS are more than enough rotor for what I use my car for (Babied DD driving and no track action eventhough its built for it).


Looks good Rob.You should have no problems stopping now with the new front calipers.
Is there a difference between the mazda5 and mazda3 calipers?

Braking performance had definitely improved with the the new set up (OEM BBK, SS Brake Lines, Motul RB600 BF, DBA Rotors and Hawk HPS pads).

The Mazda5 uses a bigger rotor (1" bigger) than the stock Mazda3 & MS3. So if you get the Mazda5 rear calipers brackets and rotors, just use them with your rear calipers and brake pads.

[kala]

Beauty! Love the color combo. The orange came out great, though mine seems like a bit darker orange. Did you get it done from elsewhere?

Take another picture without the blue reflection on the rims....it'll look even better :)

[RedRaptor]

Late Fall 2011 pictures taken at the cottage. Car is still alive and well.

Had a Hidden Hitch installed and trailer wiring harness.

Thinking of getting a set of OEM wheels powdercoated Gold (Subaru STI OEM Gold Colour) & Orange Side Markers for next spring to give it that JDM feel.

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/4550/img0132gi.jpg

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/3183/img0129aj.jpg

[RedRaptor]

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/1309/img0139wd.jpg

[chan7]

:like

car looks awesome Rob, nice work on the hood vinyl!

[DumpInfo]

The exterior you have it. I've always been curious about the interior? :D

[Ogata]

Rob your car still looks like the best 04 I've ever seen. Then again, I'm bias towards Winning Blue..WHY DID THEY DISCONTINUE IT!!

[FLIPDADY]

Winning blue best color ever!

OEM accessories FTW!

[bluntman]

(Still) gorgeous!

[Rob23]

still love your car bro! by far the cleanest 04 on the boards.

[greaves82]

Loving your car, especially the rims and the orange calipers

[RedRaptor]

Put on my Spring wheels (1st Gen. Mazdaspeed3 2008.5 Shinkas)!

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/5093/ms3wheels2012.jpg

[Mr Wilson]

Where's the R3's?

[jonjon72]

Notice how he said "spring wheels".....he is so baller he was a set of rims for all 4 seasons! My guess is the R3's are for summer!

[rsquared]

Where's the R3's?

I'm going to guess those are his summer wheels :chuckle

[Mr Wilson]

Notice how he said "spring wheels".....he is so baller he was a set of rims for all 4 seasons! My guess is the R3's are for summer!

Ahhhhhh......I need to read.

[RedRaptor]

I'm going to guess those are his summer wheels :chuckle

This. :)

The R3s are my summer wheels which I usually put on late June - early July.

No real planned mods this year. I have one final Mazdaspeed suspension part I need installed by Jimmy, but that's it.

Looking to get her detailed by Concurs/Bryan if I have enough money.

Will be keeping her for a few more years until my baby boy becomes a toddler and hopefully the CX5 SkyActiv-D will be in NA by then.

[n00bMeiSter]

Looking to get her detailed by Concurs/Bryan if I have enough money.

:chuckle
coming from the guy with 4 sets of wheels lol.


Looks real good Rob!

[zzz3]

do you have wheels for the fall as well?

[RedRaptor]

do you have wheels for the fall as well?

If I get find a set of 18" RX8 Shinkas for a good price...

[Dave_The_BMXER]

wait you guys don't have spring wheels?

[-RJ3-]

This. :)

The R3s are my summer wheels which I usually put on late June - early July.

No real planned mods this year. I have one final Mazdaspeed suspension part I need installed by Jimmy, but that's it.

Looking to get her detailed by Concurs/Bryan if I have enough money.

Will be keeping her for a few more years until my baby boy becomes a toddler and hopefully the CX5 SkyActiv-D will be in NA by then.

Rob, that's my plan too lol! Minus the kid

[Default User]

wait you guys don't have spring wheels?

LOL - I used to.

Steelies for winter
OEM's for spring/Fall
18's for summer.

[Peter]

Rob, that's my plan too lol! Minus the kid

Lol yes +1

[SonicBoy]

Yes I have a set for Spring/FAll (same set) before the summer set.

[kala]

RR, which side skirt extensions are those?

[RedRaptor]

Mazdaspeed Authentic OEM Extension Side Skirts

[kala]

Mazdaspeed Authentic OEM Extension Side Skirts

I should've known lol.

[RedRaptor]

Still rocking/loving the MS3 Shinkas. :)

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/2930/mazda3ms3.jpg

[EastYork3]

^ Looks amazing with the winning blue!

[FLIPDADY]

Still rocking/loving the MS3 Shinkas. :)

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/2930/mazda3ms3.jpg
Shinka's FTMFW!

[EastYork3]

Wish I could Shinka-size mine :)

[Gizzmo_jr]

Nice addition of the hood stripes

[swales]

Lookin' great as usual. How many km's do you have on it now? I still miss my WB

[chan7]

Nice Rob! Where's the R3's????

Btw, you playing hockey this summer?

[RedRaptor]

Thanks for all the comments guys. She's got 205,000km on her now. :)

R3s are in storage as its still spring. haha.

I don't play summer hockey anymore to spend more time at the cottage. I heard its a lot of fun tho and different from the winter league.

[yearoftherat]

Still rocking/loving the MS3 Shinkas. :)

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/2930/mazda3ms3.jpg

Always lookin good Rob!!

[Mazdy]

Mr.OEM love ur car man!

[RedRaptor]

Mr.OEM love ur car man!

I love your OEM MS3 rear bumper. :)

Thanks man, I like what you've been doing with your ride as well.

[RedRaptor]

Always lookin good Rob!!

Thanks Chris my OEM brother from another asian mother.

[Mazdy]

Thanx man...i wish my MS3 spoiler was also OEM but too much $$..

Also how much did u get those OEM sideskirt ex?


I love your OEM MS3 rear bumper. :)

Thanks man, I like what you've been doing with your ride as well.

[rsquared]

Looking good Rob, original and oem, definitely my favorite Mazda3!

[aris]

Car looks awesome

[zakman]

those shinka's really do look great on your car. i know you have the r3 but if you didnt i would still say with the shinka's this is one of the cleanest OEM looking mazda 3

[RedRaptor]

Putting her to work!

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/5914/img2056c.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6838/img2057r.jpg

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/4667/img2058i.jpg

[Default User]

Nice! What do you think of the towing capabilities?

[kala]

I'm pretty sure I saw you going towards Toronto on the 401 on Saturday around 6:30pm.

[RedRaptor]

Nice! What do you think of the towing capabilities?

Plenty of torque from the 2.3L to tow a utility trailer. I'd be more concerned with the tongue weight of the trailer/load as you can see from the pics, the rear suspension sags.


I'm pretty sure I saw you going towards Toronto on the 401 on Saturday around 6:30pm.

Did I have the Uhaul trailer attached? If so, it was me as I was heading back from the cottage.

[kala]

Plenty of torque from the 2.3L to tow a utility trailer. I'd be more concerned with the tongue weight of the trailer/load as you can see from the pics, the rear suspension sags.



Did I have the Uhaul trailer attached? If so, it was me as I was heading back from the cottage.

Yes you did! What are the chances lol.

[RedRaptor]

Have the week off and decided to tackle another cottage project. Needed to get materials and supplies from HomeDepot to redo the roofing on a wood shed. Tried to book a 5x8 Uhaul open trailer but got a enclosed cargo trailer instead due to a mix up by Uhaul. I was worried about the additional weight of the cargo trailer over the open trailer.

No big deal in the end. Cruised at 80-90km/h in the right hand lane on the highway.

I love my car!

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/396/img2860m.jpg
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/7671/uhaul01.jpg
http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/3191/img2865ky.jpg

[Thrizzl3]

i wish my hatch looks as hot as this...:( so jelly

[jonjon72]

LOL.....it looks like you needed the uhaul trailer to lug around one case of beer! :P

[-RJ3-]

Nice pics Rob! Hope to see you at MOM!

[Default User]

Very nice!

do you think adjustable / stiffer rear shocks would compensate for the tongue weight?

[lay624]

That is one clean blue hatch! How good does she pull that trailer?

[Rob23]

love this car! so hot!

[prot3g3]

Looks great! Rims look goood on the colour!!

[Junior]

Sweet ride. Looks good.

[RedRaptor]

Nice pics Rob! Hope to see you at MOM!
Thanks Ryan! I've never been to MoM.



do you think adjustable / stiffer rear shocks would compensate for the tongue weight?

I have Mazdaspeed (Accessory) rear shocks with Racing Beat springs. Seems like the stiffer combo helps out.


That is one clean blue hatch! How good does she pull that trailer?

She pulls great for its class. An enclosed trailer loaded with approx 400lbs of material is approaching its limit in terms of capacity. However, an open utility trailer with a lighter load is no problem at all.

[RedRaptor]

2012-2013 Winter Mode

OEM. Clean. Proper.

http://imageshack.us/a/img843/1927/img0307oi.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img19/3439/img0310ni.jpg

OEM 16" 2012 Mazda3 Carbon Fibre Edition Wheels

http://imageshack.us/a/img850/5368/img0315ls.jpg

[RedRaptor]

http://imageshack.us/a/img96/5580/img0318edit.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img441/9816/img0317edit.jpg

230,000+ kms now.

Looking to get the OEM MS3 Engine Oil Cooler installed this year.

[Mr Wilson]

You sir are an OEM wheel whore. Meant in the nicest way possible, Carbon wheels look great!

[6strings]

Fannncy

[FD22]

Wow, quite the KM's you've racked up there.

Car looks great, as always! Those carbon wheels definitely make for a great winter setup.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

230,000+ kms now.
.

Well shit I've got some driving to do.

[CH0SiiN1]

Nice and clean

[Rob23]

As always, I love your car Rob!
Loving the wheels!
And are those Speed seats?
Soo Genuine!

[RedRaptor]

Victoria Day duties.

http://imageshack.us/a/img844/6618/img2013051700020.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img11/7463/img2013051700017.jpg

[r4mi5awi]

Victoria Day duties.

http://imageshack.us/a/img844/6618/img2013051700020.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img11/7463/img2013051700017.jpg

RESPECT!

[Default User]

Love the look PLUS the fact you actually use your car to the max potential.

All you need now is one of these

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=70917

[FD22]

I can never get enough of this car. Toooo clean!

[RedRaptor]

She's tuned up, aligned and ready for summer. 250,000km.

http://imageshack.us/a/img20/3671/og3b.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img6/776/sl29.jpg

[RedRaptor]

http://imageshack.us/a/img541/4005/6gi6.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img580/8528/ai4d.jpg

[Mazdy]

Still have the name Mr.OEM

:like

[Thrizzl3]

what the heck do you have in the back that it is sitting so low lol?

[RedRaptor]

what the heck do you have in the back that it is sitting so low lol?

Full size 17" spare tire.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

More miles than me and cleaner than me.

Hrm :/

[ottoyu34]

ride looks clean as hell.

[RedRaptor]

Entering 10th year of ownership... 270,000km.

Spring Wheels are on. 18" x 7.5" Mazdaspeed Rays Forged.

http://s30.postimg.org/jda74009d/IMG_20140331_184357.jpg

http://s30.postimg.org/q2gqk0lld/IMG_20140331_184349.jpg

http://s30.postimg.org/ggn63pufl/IMG_20140331_184406.jpg

[Thrizzl3]

she's beautiful!

[Mazdy]

still holding the title.of.being the KING of OEM

[-RJ3-]

Congrats for hitting 270,000 and still having original engine lol

[cwp_sedan]

Glad she's still holding up as well as she is!

:thumbsup

[bryansbestwax]

still looks pretty shiny

[bubba1983]

250xxx here...im still kickin with ya

[Airman Jack]

Congrats RR, every time I see an orange 3 I shed a silent tear...

[Mitchell3]

Wow 10 years, not may og's left on the forum now!

Looks amazing for 10 years considering the rusted ones you see on the roads these days.

[jaymontiiz]

whats your tint percentages??? looks clean!

[mEtH]

How are you holding up with your rust? Its hard to find one without anything on them nowadays. Even 2010's and up come stock with rust :P

[RedRaptor]

How are you holding up with your rust?

Bubbling rust on B-pillar of two doors. Rust is a Mazda trademark.

[RedRaptor]

Still runs strong. 400,000km+ now on OG 2.3L. Burns a little oil and small oil leak on rear main seal. Typical rust in popular areas (wheel wells, door b-pillar, hatch).


https://preview.ibb.co/jsBtwK/IMG_0585.jpg (https://ibb.co/bQe2qe)
https://preview.ibb.co/e3WRGK/IMG_0583.jpg (https://ibb.co/gNQmGK)