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jeffjones
10-17-2013, 08:56 AM
So I picked up my first Mazda 3 GT Hatchback, White on black leather. Has 99K on it.
I have come from mostly SUV's and sportbikes, but I like the pep in this car.

Only question I have is I noticed the struts are extremly close to the tires (Stock), I can hardly get my finger between the tire and the strut (See attached picture), Is this normal?

Anyways, here is a pic of the new ride.

Future mods:
HID's (Headlights and fogs) $70 - ebay
Entertainment Headunit $300 - ebay
TV's in the headrests $150 - ebay
Darker tint all around (20%) - Not sure yet
Cold air Intake - Whats the best brand for the buck?
White turn signals all around - $18 - performance shop
Shark fin attenna - $17 ebay

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z464/mccall187/1f4b1bee-dff1-4857-9829-e3f1c5b7f59f_zps20a441de.jpg (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/mccall187/media/1f4b1bee-dff1-4857-9829-e3f1c5b7f59f_zps20a441de.jpg.html)
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z464/mccall187/IMAG1358_zps49f7ab9b.jpg (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/mccall187/media/IMAG1358_zps49f7ab9b.jpg.html)
Mazdy
10-17-2013, 09:36 AM
Welcome!
schmat66
10-17-2013, 10:02 AM
Welcome!
FD22
10-17-2013, 10:32 AM
:welcome smiley
5_Alive
10-17-2013, 10:47 AM
Welcome to the community!

As for your strut question; seems pretty normal from the picture.
What size are the tires?
jeffjones
10-17-2013, 11:00 AM
Welcome to the community!

As for your strut question; seems pretty normal from the picture.
What size are the tires?

Just stock, I believe 215/55/17.
I have only had SUV's for the past 7 years, and there was a good 5" gap, Just seemed tight to me..... but I don't have experience in these cars yet
5_Alive
10-17-2013, 11:07 AM
Just stock, I believe 215/55/17.
I have only had SUV's for the past 7 years, and there was a good 5" gap, Just seemed tight to me..... but I don't have experience in these cars yet


Yea completely normal and nothing to worry about at all..
Timotee
10-17-2013, 05:47 PM
Welcome to the forum.
Sivart444
10-18-2013, 11:22 AM
Welcome !
boyracer
10-18-2013, 11:46 AM
welcome
Punkrockjohn
10-18-2013, 06:30 PM
welcome to tm3! You should check out corksport intakes!
MREUS_SPD3
10-18-2013, 11:49 PM
Welcome
brucewayne
10-19-2013, 02:37 AM
welcome

what sportsbikes?
jeffjones
10-19-2013, 07:31 AM
welcome

what sportsbikes?

Have had an R6 and a CBR F4i
hamza7
10-19-2013, 07:56 AM
Welcome
Jackal
10-19-2013, 08:13 AM
Check out our sponsors too for future mods! Don't rely only on ebay. Lol.
Welcome!
brucewayne
10-19-2013, 09:13 AM
Have had an R6 and a CBR F4i

damn thats pretty sweet. i want an r6... someday :(
jeffjones
10-19-2013, 09:51 AM
Check out our sponsors too for future mods! Don't rely only on ebay. Lol.
Welcome!

Will check them out but hard to beat ebay pricing lol.

Most of its made in the same place, Just have to find the least middle men :D
jeffjones
10-19-2013, 09:52 AM
damn thats pretty sweet. i want an r6... someday :(

I liked the F4i better, Much better ergo's for long rides.
MickiWasHere
10-19-2013, 03:41 PM
welcome!
Nikhil Pali
10-19-2013, 04:10 PM
Welcome to the forum!!
brucewayne
10-22-2013, 04:26 PM
hey jeffjones are you on gtam?
jeffjones
10-22-2013, 04:54 PM
hey jeffjones are you on gtam?

I am lol, I just saw your name on there like a minute ago and was assuming you were going to ask that.

Cheers
brucewayne
10-22-2013, 05:18 PM
I am lol, I just saw your name on there like a minute ago and was assuming you were going to ask that.

Cheers

hahaha

its seems like YOU are the worlds best detective ;)
mikeyj
10-22-2013, 08:05 PM
Congrats on the purchase. Intakes give the 3s a nice sound. I had an AEM CAI on my 2005 3 and was happy with it but maintainance was a bit of a pain due to its location. Running a Corksport SRI now and love it. I've been happy with every CS purchase to date.