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[majic]

finally found a place to upload pix hence all these posts now..

have a look here at my car. the side markers came from e-bay (as per link in my sig) and the tints were done at fx auto (30% all around comfort film) along with the clear bra as described here (http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=16&page=5#14786)

side markers had some 3m tape on them and they were easy to apply and stick pretty well thus far. i figured they\'d compliment the 2.3 badges well andthey do IMO. I got them from hk-plus on ebay (http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZhkQ2dplus)

before:
http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_9554.jpg

after:
http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_9602.jpg

before:
http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_9577.jpg

after:
http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_9578.jpg

both:
http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_9600.jpg

[///M]

Very nice! The black steelies look pretty good on the red actually. :)

[majic]

thx.. now i don\'t wanna go back to the OEMs.. ;) especially the RS-Ass :sarc
it\'s so nice not having to worry about scuffing the steelies :hoho

[FLIPDADY]

Looking good majic! I see you modified the front plate brackets.

[Xenon]

Originally posted by majic


thx.. now i don\'t wanna go back to the OEMs.. ;) especially the RS-Ass :sarc
it\'s so nice not having to worry about scuffing the steelies :hoho

Haha, since I got the steelies I have allowed my car to go through washes with rails again... although it\'s still touchless...

My favourite wash still remains the railless and touchless wash near my house.

[MAZDA Kitten]

Tint looks awesome on red.

[majic]

thanks.. maybe your next one should be a velocity red? :p forget that white one.. it\'ll just get dirty :D heheh..

[-RJ3-]

Hey Majic, Wheres your rims!!!!!

Looks like your after shots made your upgrades cost you your rims!!!! LOL just fooling..ITs just funny with before and after shots.

Love the sidemarker upgrade!!!

[majic]

Originally posted by -RJ3-


Hey Majic, Wheres your rims!!!!!

Looks like your after shots made your upgrades cost you your rims!!!! LOL just fooling..ITs just funny with before and after shots.

Love the sidemarker upgrade!!!
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[jdanielsg]

do u use anything special to clean the area before u stick it on ? it doesnt require any precise fitting does it? it seems it fits snuggly around the light so just stuff it over the light n thats it? if you have any installation tips pls share....coz something simple to u could be totally alien to me LOL

THANKS!!!!!!

[bluntman]

It\'s like putting on a band aid. There\'s 3M automotive trim tape on the back of the rings. The JDM rings come with a black surround that goes around the light before you install the rings, but I left those off because it was a PITA to remove the light (according to the instructions, which were in Japanese BTW). I don\'t know if the rings that Majic bought came with that same surround, but even if you don\'t use it, you\'ll hardly miss it unless you get up real close to your car.

[jdanielsg]

Originally posted by bluntman


It\'s like putting on a band aid. There\'s 3M automotive trim tape on the back of the rings. The JDM rings come with a black surround that goes around the light before you install the rings, but I left those off because it was a PITA to remove the light (according to the instructions, which were in Japanese BTW). I don\'t know if the rings that Majic bought came with that same surround, but even if you don\'t use it, you\'ll hardly miss it unless you get up real close to your car.

what was this black surround supposed to do ? n if u get up close what do u see ? LOL seriously i dunt know..

theres this guy on ebay check it out n tell me if its the same:

eBay link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4571217195&sspa gename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT)

what do you think, also where is the thick part supposed to be facing ? the back end of the car right ?

Mod Edit: link fixed

[bluntman]

The black surround just keeps the body colour from showing through from in between the ring and the sidemarker, there\'s a 1mm gap between the two. I left it off but it\'s hardly noticeable even when you are standing next to the car.

Those are the knock-off trim rings, but look just like the OE JDM rings at a much lower price.

The thicker side should towards the rear of the car, but to each their own.

[jdanielsg]

Originally posted by bluntman


The black surround just keeps the body colour from showing through from in between the ring and the sidemarker, there\'s a 1mm gap between the two. I left it off but it\'s hardly noticeable even when you are standing next to the car.

Those are the knock-off trim rings, but look just like the OE JDM rings at a much lower price.

The thicker side should towards the rear of the car, but to each their own.

Oh my car is near black anyways hehe so i guess its all good for me.. mines the carbon grey.

knock off eh... glad u told me.. where do I get the real ones? So since u mentioned JDM I am assuming joe at mazda of TO wouldnt have them i was just speaking to him moments ago about getting the 2.3 markers.

[majic]

even though they are \'knock-offs\' i don\'t think you\'ll be able to tell the difference b/w them and JDM.. your wallet will feel about 70bux lighter (20 vs 90) IIRC

FYI.. Candyman is trying to arrange a GB for the \'knock-offs\'..

[jdanielsg]

Originally posted by majic


even though they are \'knock-offs\' i don\'t think you\'ll be able to tell the difference b/w them and JDM.. your wallet will feel about 70bux lighter (20 vs 90) IIRC

FYI.. Candyman is trying to arrange a GB for the \'knock-offs\'..

oh ok thanks for the info, I\'ll see if i can contact him

[FLIPDADY]

The JDM Axela authentic rings are now available for ordering.

$61.10 for the set

Also if anyone is interested the JDM Axela chrome mirror covers are also available.

$114.36 for the pair

[jdanielsg]

Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


The JDM Axela authentic rings are now available for ordering.

$61.10 for the set

Also if anyone is interested the JDM Axela chrome mirror covers are also available.

$114.36 for the pair

which ones r the authentic ones :) post pics?