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#1 of 19 After market performance modifications by markflirt May 24, 2007 (4:39 am)
Hi: I am considering an after market perfomance product called "Next Level Performance - G-Box (Gold Series). I love the performance of my Mazda 3 GT, but I am being seduced by the possibility of adding more power to the car. Has anyone used this product on their Mazda 3 or 3 GT? If so what have been your results. Any drawbacks to this product?   In addition, I have also looked at a KN cold air intake system. Anyone had experience with this or a similar product on their Mazda 3. Does it help out fuel economy? Replies to this message: eldaino (May 29, 2007 6:01 am) sinjin1 (May 30, 2007 9:30 am)
#2 of 19 Re: After market performance modifications [markflirt] by eldaino May 29, 2007 (6:01 am)
Replying to: markflirt (May 24, 2007 4:39 am) an intake usually does help your fuel economy...but it depending on the intake, can usually make your car sound very loud, without making it noticably faster; an intake is mostly a part of a greater upgrade, usually exhaust or other engine mods; it by itself wont really yield any noticable performance.   this product that you mentioned...what does it do/enhance exactly? The 3 has a very small aftermarket, and its usually limited to dealer installed bolt ons, or visual upgrades. Unfortunately this is true for the speed 3 as well, since its pushing so much boost, you'd do better buying a bigger turbo for it; and thus just getting a regular 3 and buying a turbo.
#3 of 19 Aftermarket roof rack / sport rack. by ocsurfin May 29, 2007 (1:08 pm)
Other than the obvious Yakima or Thule options, has anyone had success with addition of a slick permanent aftermarket roof rack or sport rack for the Mazda3 five door? Something made and available in the US would be great. Replies to this message: cindery (Jun 19, 2007 2:39 pm)
#4 of 19 Driven on the autobahn? by sinjin1 May 30, 2007 (9:20 am)
I have a 2006 Mazda3 SGT with a 2.3L engine and I have been looking every where for anything to add power and performance to my car. My biggest problem rigt now is that I cant get past 115mph (governor), I am stationed in germany right now and speeding is a must on the autobahn Does anyone know of or heard of a new computer chip? I am also looking for a turbo any suggestions? And just an FYI the car handles beautifully at 110 mph with no modifications. Replies to this message: autonomous (May 30, 2007 12:52 pm)
#5 of 19 Re: After market performance modifications [markflirt] by sinjin1 May 30, 2007 (9:30 am)
Replying to: markflirt (May 24, 2007 4:39 am) Not to discourage you from adding power and better fuel efficiency to your car, but I have never heard of something like this actually being worth that much money. It sounds like those scam (Mass air sensor) replacements that claim to improve your performance by so much, but all it turns out to be is just an ordinary transister, that does practically nothing but void the warranty. I would say the best route is to forget the G-box and go with the K&N Air intake. Much more reliable and easier to revert back to stock. Hope this helps.
#6 of 19 Re: Driven on the autobahn? [sinjin1] by autonomous May 30, 2007 (12:52 pm)
Replying to: sinjin1 (May 30, 2007 9:20 am) I am also looking for a turbo any suggestions? I think Mazda heard you and came up with the Mazdaspeed. After all, after you install the turbo, you'll likely need to adjust the suspension, exhaust and will go for bigger tires ... all of which adds up to the Mazdaspeed3.
#7 of 19 Re: Aftermarket roof rack / sport rack. [ocsurfin] by cindery Jun 19, 2007 (2:39 pm)
Replying to: ocsurfin (May 29, 2007 1:08 pm) Mazda offers a Roof Rack in all other markets but the US. You can see the rack on the Mazda Canada website: http://www.mazda.ca/files/2007_mazda3_accBro_en.pdf or in Australia: http://www.mazda.com.au/accessories_pl.asp?id=74&x=14&y=8   I contacted Mazda USA with this info, they said they had no plans to import this item. You can get it in Canada if you want it.
#8 of 19 exhaust by edsmazda3 Jun 20, 2007 (8:05 am)
I just bought a mazda3 and one of the first thing I want to do is get a new exhaust. I'm debating whether to get the borla or the magnaflow...any suggestions as to which to get? Thanks.
#9 of 19 Adding Side Airbags, Mazda 3, 2005 by shaw_jody Jul 09, 2007 (10:19 am)
My 2005 Mazda3 hatchback did not come with factory side air bags, and I am wondering about adding them. Does anyone know if I can simply purchase new seats with the side air bags? Or are there additional electrical connections for the side airbags? I thought the seat bolster airbags were pressure activated, but I can't find any information about them, and my local dealer is baffled! Any advise is greatly appreciated. Replies to this message: bigfur (Jul 15, 2007 9:49 am) backy (Jul 15, 2007 10:11 am)
#10 of 19 Re: Adding Side Airbags, Mazda 3, 2005 [shaw_jody] by bigfur Jul 15, 2007 (9:49 am)
Replying to: shaw_jody (Jul 09, 2007 10:19 am) Messing with air bags AT ALL is something you dont want to do unless you are a trained pro. Would probably be simpler and easier to just buy a M3 that has them already installed.

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