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RedRaptor
10-02-2006, 02:32 PM
Nothing much...just supporting the Blue Unit. :)

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

TheProfessor
10-02-2006, 03:05 PM
What's up with the pic?

Either way, looks super clean as usual 8)

FLIPDADY
10-02-2006, 03:10 PM
Rob still lovin' them RX-8 rims man!

Caz
10-02-2006, 04:35 PM
Nice as always,
Fix the stretch on the pic.

RedRaptor
10-02-2006, 04:39 PM
I don't know how to fix the stretch...its weird...it appears fine on imageshack but when I paste it, its whacked.

majic
10-02-2006, 05:11 PM
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
10-02-2006, 06:28 PM
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
10-02-2006, 09:09 PM
RR, those rims kick ass! Can't forget the painted out fuel cover either.

iconicrocket
10-02-2006, 10:24 PM
Yup, always thought those 18" rims really looked sick on your car.

RedRaptor
10-03-2006, 10:35 AM
Thanks for the compliments guys. I think the next step up would be the hyper silver/Shinka RX8 rims... ;)

Cardinal Fang
10-03-2006, 10:39 AM
Oooooh that would be a nice touch.

rsquared
10-03-2006, 03:22 PM
Looking good Rob!

ZeroChalk
10-04-2006, 12:08 AM
clean and simple. 8)

mazidane
10-05-2006, 11:41 PM
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
10-07-2006, 02:07 AM
Rob lookin good as usual.... I bet your glad you never sold those rims eh:D

RedRaptor
08-10-2009, 08:45 PM
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
08-10-2009, 10:00 PM
so where are the rx8's gonna go?

Gizzmo_jr
08-10-2009, 11:49 PM
bah, it's gonna look hot!

driv3r
08-10-2009, 11:58 PM
so where are the rx8's gonna go?

on my car! :chuckle

Tokic_o
08-11-2009, 01:42 AM
speed spoiler? whats with all the rice alll of a sudden, I thought I was the only one who supported rice.

sauga_kid
08-11-2009, 08:03 AM
Nice Rob! If you're looking for a new home for those RX-8's, give me a shout before you post them!

RedRaptor
08-11-2009, 08:23 AM
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
08-11-2009, 08:30 AM
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
08-11-2009, 08:38 AM
Great looking, I was wondering what RX-8 wheels would look like on my car, now I know.

Jeremy

yearoftherat
08-11-2009, 10:32 AM
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
08-11-2009, 11:25 AM
Looks good me like :)

What's with the avatar? :chuckle

Ex-Rolla
08-11-2009, 02:02 PM
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
08-11-2009, 06:41 PM
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
08-11-2009, 06:54 PM
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
08-11-2009, 07:10 PM
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
08-11-2009, 07:15 PM
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
08-11-2009, 07:21 PM
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
08-11-2009, 07:32 PM
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
08-11-2009, 07:50 PM
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
08-11-2009, 08:07 PM
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
09-09-2009, 11:33 PM
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
09-09-2009, 11:39 PM
Needs a....spoiler of some sort...:.02

aris
09-09-2009, 11:55 PM
Car looks nice

yearoftherat
09-10-2009, 09:05 AM
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
09-10-2009, 11:10 AM
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
09-10-2009, 11:23 AM
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
09-10-2009, 11:55 AM
You better post pics before the car starts rusting! :chuckle

towelsnap
09-10-2009, 05:04 PM
Nice pics ... awesome weather for the cottage :)

RedRaptor
10-13-2009, 08:25 PM
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
10-13-2009, 08:26 PM
Still have to install the Mazdaspeed Add On Skirt, JDM LED Side Mirrors and HomeDepot Lip! :)

Gizzmo_jr
10-13-2009, 08:28 PM
haha Rob, that's awesome. Keep'em coming.
I keep my domo in the same place

DumpInfo
10-13-2009, 08:34 PM
Sick love the ms replica! :headbang

RedRaptor
10-13-2009, 08:37 PM
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
10-13-2009, 08:37 PM
Sick love the ms replica! :headbang

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

Iceman_F1
10-13-2009, 08:44 PM
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
10-13-2009, 08:48 PM
Rear spoiler looks hot!

aris
10-13-2009, 08:49 PM
Looks nice

Gizzmo_jr
10-14-2009, 12:02 AM
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
10-14-2009, 12:35 AM
I like the spoiler! Now go get that oem 07+ rear bumper to complete the look! :)

RedRaptor
10-14-2009, 10:45 AM
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
10-14-2009, 10:46 AM
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
10-14-2009, 10:49 AM
um.. Car looks beautiful!

kLuMzi
10-14-2009, 11:18 AM
awesome ride! :winner

are those add-on to your fenders?

RedRaptor
10-14-2009, 11:48 AM
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
10-14-2009, 12:05 PM
Looks good buddy!

yearoftherat
10-14-2009, 06:50 PM
Always looking forward to your latest mods!!! :)
So which set of rims are you going to go with???

RedRaptor
10-14-2009, 07:32 PM
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
10-14-2009, 07:58 PM
Post some more pics!

RedRaptor
11-30-2009, 07:42 PM
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
11-30-2009, 07:48 PM
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
11-30-2009, 07:49 PM
For wtom and his fetish for wood...

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

Iceman_F1
11-30-2009, 07:51 PM
Looks pretty dead in that area...looks like a good place to try out night photos :chuckle

RedRaptor
11-30-2009, 07:55 PM
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
11-30-2009, 07:58 PM
Don't ask...
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8066/img0188t.jpg


Well now I have to ask...

RedRaptor
11-30-2009, 08:08 PM
Talk to McGuyver...

towelsnap
11-30-2009, 08:43 PM
TheRetroFitSource Lenses how do you like em... notice a huge difference or sudtle with colour cut off? Nice hatch btw :) very clean

RedRaptor
11-30-2009, 08:53 PM
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
12-01-2009, 08:51 AM
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
12-06-2009, 02:07 AM
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
07-31-2010, 06:18 PM
Sneak peek...

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

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

stevenma188
07-31-2010, 06:35 PM
Looks good man! What spoiler do you have?

Iceman_F1
07-31-2010, 06:36 PM
Looks good man! What spoiler do you have?

I'm pretty sure he has a speed3 spoiler.

stevenma188
07-31-2010, 06:37 PM
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
07-31-2010, 06:49 PM
R3 FTW!

Great choice Rob!

bman13
07-31-2010, 08:07 PM
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
07-31-2010, 08:42 PM
R3 FTW!

Great choice Rob!

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

yearoftherat
07-31-2010, 09:20 PM
Looks fricken hawt Rob!!!

Thrizzl3
07-31-2010, 10:07 PM
OMG! i think this is the only mazda 3 in canada with R3 wheels. no body could afford them..besides RR

mazdathree
08-01-2010, 12:16 AM
Hot! Hot!

mEtH
08-01-2010, 12:49 AM
My Jaw dropped... looks awesome man!

jonjon72
08-01-2010, 01:59 AM
Damn, that looks too good! If you ever get tired of them, let me know! :P

taz4432
08-01-2010, 02:07 AM
Looks awesome! Nice to see another WB hatch =) What are you running in term of body add-ons (flares, etc.)? LOVE those rims!

Punkrockjohn
08-01-2010, 02:25 AM
this car looks legit man

yearoftherat
08-01-2010, 06:39 AM
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-
08-01-2010, 07:44 AM
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
08-01-2010, 07:55 AM
The rides looks perfect!!!

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

-RJ3-
08-01-2010, 07:58 AM
Did you guys even notice the wheel well mouldings... That looks proper!!!!

RedRaptor
08-01-2010, 08:10 AM
Modding is a drug so I'm never done! Next up is the "OEM BBK". :)

MS3 front calipers and Mazda5 rear calipers.

-RJ3-
08-01-2010, 08:17 AM
Cant wait!

Dave_The_BMXER
08-01-2010, 09:43 AM
This is only the 2nd car I have seen with those fender additions.

Wheels look good, those are $$

stevenma188
08-01-2010, 09:44 AM
So you were the one Joe ordered the R3s for.....

bman13
08-01-2010, 07:38 PM
Which rack is that?

-RJ3-
08-01-2010, 10:59 PM
Which rack is that?

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

Thrizzl3
08-01-2010, 11:07 PM
THE cleanest OEM modded hatch you will ever see right here in this very thread. :)

bman13
08-02-2010, 12:20 AM
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
08-02-2010, 12:34 PM
those look sweet! They look better on 3's then they do on the rx-8's

kLuMzi
08-02-2010, 01:29 PM
19" OEM goodness :hawt WOW!

billd80
08-02-2010, 02:13 PM
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
08-02-2010, 02:18 PM
They are the rims off the RX-8 R3.

Default User
08-02-2010, 04:00 PM
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
08-02-2010, 08:32 PM
Car looks great with the new rims, very tastefully modded.

Gizzmo_jr
08-03-2010, 08:46 PM
wow man, i'm speechless. That's so hot!

ZeroChalk
08-03-2010, 11:57 PM
Nice RIMS!

mazdabetty
08-04-2010, 02:25 AM
whaaaaaaaat! Those rims = :hawt

-RJ3-
08-04-2010, 07:25 PM
MOAR PICS MOAR!!!!!

RedRaptor
08-04-2010, 08:55 PM
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
08-04-2010, 10:49 PM
Damn u Rob...everytime I see pics of your car it gives me more ideas...:chuckle

shu5892001
09-10-2010, 12:27 AM
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
09-10-2010, 01:57 AM
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
11-22-2010, 08:25 AM
hey bro, awesome ride and nice chatting with you friday. I WANT YOUR RX-8 RIMS!!!

hastiej
11-22-2010, 09:12 AM
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
11-22-2010, 02:45 PM
Where did you get the accents around the wheel well? I want!

RedRaptor
03-27-2011, 12:28 AM
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
03-27-2011, 12:33 AM
R3's = so much win!

DumpInfo
03-27-2011, 12:38 AM
Pics turned out really nice. Looks good what can I say? :)

chan7
03-27-2011, 12:50 AM
Wow Rob, your car looks amazing :thumbsup

shu5892001
03-27-2011, 01:55 AM
Hey Rob what are the wheel well/fender accents for?

Takumi616
03-27-2011, 02:08 AM
looks great nice and clean...

MajesticBlueNTO
03-27-2011, 02:26 AM
Hey Rob what are the wheel well/fender accents for?

they're OEM and rare

Thrizzl3
03-27-2011, 07:35 AM
when you say your car is stock...your not lying. lol

Kappa
03-27-2011, 10:18 AM
Looks hot man! very cleanly modded

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

bluntman
03-27-2011, 12:25 PM
Wow! Very nice RR.

dadinho_nfg
03-27-2011, 02:04 PM
dude what are you lowered on? car looks amazing, and where could i buy those wheel fender add ons????

shu5892001
03-27-2011, 03:40 PM
they're OEM and rare

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

FLIPDADY
03-27-2011, 04:01 PM
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
03-27-2011, 04:05 PM
The R3's just complete the look! The color just matches so well with the blue!

Stephen-1991
03-27-2011, 04:11 PM
Its love at first sight.. i cant wait to get my winning blue hatch :D

laksman91
03-27-2011, 04:14 PM
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
03-27-2011, 04:27 PM
Wow, extremely jealous of your rims bro... but damn, your car looks perfect!

zakman
03-27-2011, 06:33 PM
those are by far some of the best looking rims period. the color with you blue looks amazing. nicely done.

RedRaptor
03-28-2011, 10:26 AM
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
03-28-2011, 01:37 PM
Looks hot man! very cleanly modded

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

that looks awesome!!

hatthi
03-28-2011, 01:41 PM
Looking good man!

ST3ALTH
04-01-2011, 03:43 PM
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
04-01-2011, 04:51 PM
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
04-01-2011, 04:56 PM
Wow.. looks amazing.. I miss my Winning Blue..

FLIPDADY
04-01-2011, 04:58 PM
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
04-01-2011, 05:03 PM
Stock R3 size is 225/40R19 89W.

Thanks Joe

RedRaptor
04-19-2011, 04:15 PM
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
04-19-2011, 04:45 PM
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
04-19-2011, 04:47 PM
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
04-19-2011, 11:26 PM
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
04-20-2011, 09:03 AM
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
04-20-2011, 09:58 AM
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
05-24-2011, 06:51 PM
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
05-24-2011, 06:55 PM
your cars always looking good rob. i love the wheel well kit.

yearoftherat
05-24-2011, 07:11 PM
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
05-24-2011, 11:14 PM
Looks hot man! very cleanly modded

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

agree! CRAP that's an awesome shot.

Thrizzl3
05-24-2011, 11:22 PM
:drool

Airman Jack
05-25-2011, 07:50 AM
Hey what plate mount are you using?

RedRaptor
07-05-2011, 12:31 AM
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
07-05-2011, 12:41 AM
I'm surprised you didn't opt for the DBA5000s with the 2pc rotor.

chan7
07-05-2011, 01:05 AM
Wow Rob, your car looks awesome! nice color choice on the calipers :thumbsup

yearoftherat
07-05-2011, 06:42 AM
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
07-05-2011, 01:49 PM
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
07-11-2011, 12:44 PM
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
12-29-2011, 04:27 PM
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
12-29-2011, 04:39 PM
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/1309/img0139wd.jpg

chan7
12-29-2011, 05:01 PM
:like

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

DumpInfo
12-29-2011, 08:07 PM
The exterior you have it. I've always been curious about the interior? :D

Ogata
12-29-2011, 08:58 PM
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
12-29-2011, 10:54 PM
Winning blue best color ever!

OEM accessories FTW!

bluntman
12-30-2011, 08:13 AM
(Still) gorgeous!

Rob23
12-30-2011, 09:49 AM
still love your car bro! by far the cleanest 04 on the boards.

greaves82
12-30-2011, 10:29 AM
Loving your car, especially the rims and the orange calipers

RedRaptor
03-22-2012, 02:01 PM
Put on my Spring wheels (1st Gen. Mazdaspeed3 2008.5 Shinkas)!

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

Mr Wilson
03-22-2012, 02:11 PM
Where's the R3's?

jonjon72
03-22-2012, 02:16 PM
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
03-22-2012, 02:17 PM
Where's the R3's?

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

Mr Wilson
03-22-2012, 02:36 PM
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
03-22-2012, 02:37 PM
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
03-22-2012, 02:45 PM
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
03-22-2012, 02:51 PM
do you have wheels for the fall as well?

RedRaptor
03-22-2012, 02:54 PM
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
03-22-2012, 04:13 PM
wait you guys don't have spring wheels?

-RJ3-
03-22-2012, 04:15 PM
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
03-22-2012, 04:34 PM
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
03-22-2012, 05:22 PM
Rob, that's my plan too lol! Minus the kid

Lol yes +1

SonicBoy
03-22-2012, 06:39 PM
Yes I have a set for Spring/FAll (same set) before the summer set.

kala
04-05-2012, 12:59 PM
RR, which side skirt extensions are those?

RedRaptor
04-05-2012, 04:14 PM
Mazdaspeed Authentic OEM Extension Side Skirts

kala
04-05-2012, 04:16 PM
Mazdaspeed Authentic OEM Extension Side Skirts

I should've known lol.

RedRaptor
05-25-2012, 03:01 AM
Still rocking/loving the MS3 Shinkas. :)

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

EastYork3
05-25-2012, 09:05 AM
^ Looks amazing with the winning blue!

FLIPDADY
05-25-2012, 09:09 AM
Still rocking/loving the MS3 Shinkas. :)

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

EastYork3
05-25-2012, 09:12 AM
Wish I could Shinka-size mine :)

Gizzmo_jr
05-25-2012, 09:17 AM
Nice addition of the hood stripes

swales
05-25-2012, 09:26 AM
Lookin' great as usual. How many km's do you have on it now? I still miss my WB

chan7
05-25-2012, 09:38 AM
Nice Rob! Where's the R3's????

Btw, you playing hockey this summer?

RedRaptor
05-25-2012, 12:16 PM
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
05-25-2012, 12:22 PM
Still rocking/loving the MS3 Shinkas. :)

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

Always lookin good Rob!!

Mazdy
05-25-2012, 12:24 PM
Mr.OEM love ur car man!

RedRaptor
05-25-2012, 12:27 PM
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
05-25-2012, 12:27 PM
Always lookin good Rob!!

Thanks Chris my OEM brother from another asian mother.

Mazdy
05-25-2012, 12:30 PM
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
05-25-2012, 05:58 PM
Looking good Rob, original and oem, definitely my favorite Mazda3!

aris
05-25-2012, 07:23 PM
Car looks awesome

zakman
05-25-2012, 08:41 PM
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
06-03-2012, 07:01 PM
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
06-03-2012, 07:57 PM
Nice! What do you think of the towing capabilities?

kala
06-04-2012, 02:21 PM
I'm pretty sure I saw you going towards Toronto on the 401 on Saturday around 6:30pm.

RedRaptor
06-05-2012, 10:26 AM
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
06-09-2012, 11:23 AM
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
08-07-2012, 11:42 PM
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
08-07-2012, 11:46 PM
i wish my hatch looks as hot as this...:( so jelly

jonjon72
08-08-2012, 12:25 AM
LOL.....it looks like you needed the uhaul trailer to lug around one case of beer! :P

-RJ3-
08-08-2012, 01:24 PM
Nice pics Rob! Hope to see you at MOM!

Default User
08-08-2012, 01:46 PM
Very nice!

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

lay624
08-08-2012, 03:04 PM
That is one clean blue hatch! How good does she pull that trailer?

Rob23
08-08-2012, 04:11 PM
love this car! so hot!

prot3g3
08-08-2012, 04:25 PM
Looks great! Rims look goood on the colour!!

Junior
08-08-2012, 04:28 PM
Sweet ride. Looks good.

RedRaptor
08-08-2012, 09:39 PM
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
03-05-2013, 09:04 PM
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
03-05-2013, 09:14 PM
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
03-05-2013, 09:16 PM
You sir are an OEM wheel whore. Meant in the nicest way possible, Carbon wheels look great!

6strings
03-05-2013, 09:44 PM
Fannncy

FD22
03-05-2013, 09:44 PM
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
03-06-2013, 08:05 AM
230,000+ kms now.
.

Well shit I've got some driving to do.

CH0SiiN1
03-06-2013, 09:51 AM
Nice and clean

Rob23
03-06-2013, 10:53 AM
As always, I love your car Rob!
Loving the wheels!
And are those Speed seats?
Soo Genuine!

RedRaptor
05-21-2013, 07:06 PM
Victoria Day duties.

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

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

r4mi5awi
05-21-2013, 08:10 PM
Victoria Day duties.

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

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

RESPECT!

Default User
05-21-2013, 09:12 PM
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
05-22-2013, 09:29 PM
I can never get enough of this car. Toooo clean!

RedRaptor
07-29-2013, 10:20 PM
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
07-29-2013, 10:25 PM
http://imageshack.us/a/img541/4005/6gi6.jpg

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

Mazdy
07-29-2013, 10:34 PM
Still have the name Mr.OEM

:like

Thrizzl3
07-29-2013, 10:37 PM
what the heck do you have in the back that it is sitting so low lol?

RedRaptor
07-29-2013, 10:43 PM
what the heck do you have in the back that it is sitting so low lol?

Full size 17" spare tire.

Dave_The_BMXER
07-30-2013, 08:00 AM
More miles than me and cleaner than me.

Hrm :/

ottoyu34
07-30-2013, 12:08 PM
ride looks clean as hell.

RedRaptor
03-31-2014, 08:07 PM
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
03-31-2014, 08:15 PM
she's beautiful!

Mazdy
03-31-2014, 08:21 PM
still holding the title.of.being the KING of OEM

-RJ3-
03-31-2014, 10:49 PM
Congrats for hitting 270,000 and still having original engine lol

cwp_sedan
03-31-2014, 11:36 PM
Glad she's still holding up as well as she is!

:thumbsup

bryansbestwax
04-01-2014, 04:53 PM
still looks pretty shiny

bubba1983
04-01-2014, 05:08 PM
250xxx here...im still kickin with ya

Airman Jack
04-11-2014, 03:21 PM
Congrats RR, every time I see an orange 3 I shed a silent tear...

Mitchell3
04-11-2014, 03:25 PM
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
04-16-2014, 12:37 PM
whats your tint percentages??? looks clean!

mEtH
04-16-2014, 04:05 PM
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
04-16-2014, 07:41 PM
How are you holding up with your rust?

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

RedRaptor
08-01-2018, 10:43 AM
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)