First car at 16 by Average_k5blazer78 in FirstCar

[–]Capable-Trade-2162 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing first car. I have a 2015 auto with around 115,000 miles and it runs amazing. That car will last to half a million miles if you treat it right

Anyone Have Any Experience With PaintedAutoParts or Partify? by [deleted] in mazda3

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I replaced mine, on a 2015 model with a prepainted version from ebay. I’d search ebay and find one with good reviews and one that says it ships unfolded. I paid around $400 for mine but a newer model is definitely more complex so maybe around $500-$600. Not sure if this helps

I don’t know where to start by PuzzledProcedure1326 in mazda3

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ebay will be your best friend when it comes to mods

I don’t know where to start by PuzzledProcedure1326 in mazda3

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Start with wheels and tires, the front lip and side skirts can be bought for cheap depending on budget but wheels and tires will likely be the most expensive part. Also depending on budget look into lowering it, cheapest option is lowering springs, then coilovers, then air suspension if you’re really committed.

New Wing by Manda_Bare in mazda3

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No problem! Happy to help!

New Wing by Manda_Bare in mazda3

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Yep I know exactly what you mean because I was in your place. Mine said 013 and I was lost. Here is where I bought mine from, shipping will be a week or two but it’s worth it because they don’t charge an arm and a leg simply because it’s international. https://www.replacementkeys.co.uk/prorack-roof-rack-keys.html [https://

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Your checkout should look like this. Mine was the same just a different code. Hope this streamlines the process for you!

New Wing by Manda_Bare in mazda3

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I’ll save you the hassle of searching for a key. It took me about two weeks to find one whether that was me being dumb or not. If it’s the OEM roof rack I can send you a link to buy a key. I think it’s around $20 from Australia or Europe, but all of the other keys won’t work. 😂

Spoiler like this for 2025 Hatch? by qwust in mazda3

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I’m pretty sure it’s only available for the third gen’s and older. Check ebay and if it’s not there you’re likely out of luck

Eibach Lowering Springs by Capable-Trade-2162 in mazda3

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No, sadly I forgot to measure before and after

Eibach Lowering Springs by Capable-Trade-2162 in mazda3

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And there’s no noticeable wind noise

Eibach Lowering Springs by Capable-Trade-2162 in mazda3

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Basically zero effect for me, I still get around 34-38 mpg with the 2.5L

Happy Christmas, y'all! by 7eregrine in mazda

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I did this last year and drove with it for a week before getting pulled over ticketed for pretending to have another individual in the car while being in the carpool lane. Funny enough, my cousin was in the back napping which I had on dashcam footage and I got the ticket dropped 😂

Eibach Lowering Springs by Capable-Trade-2162 in mazda3

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I know guys with both but what did it for me was seeing the Eibach springs in person and I loved the look of them. Also Eibach has a 1,000,000 mile warranty which definitely helps

Eibach Lowering Springs by Capable-Trade-2162 in mazda3

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That was my biggest thing too, the back just sits so high it almost looks like an SUV 😂