Let's see some Mazda3 5-doors

[MazdaSwede]

WOW!! You change cars like I change my ... no, less often than that, but a lot!! I'm still driving the '04 I bought in...*GASP* '04!!
I wanted a roof so badly when I bought mine too, but it didn't happen.
I grew up and lived in eastern Pa and owned a VW Golf for a while w/a roof. Of course it was metal, not glass, but I still had it open even in the middle of winter, as long as the weather wasn't too bad i.e. snowing. I get cold easily too, but I didn't care. I wore a hat and gloves and was good to go. 'Loved the roof and I miss having one.

I know the feeling. my 87 golf had one and i drove with it open all the time while i was living in germany.

 

[HplusK]

lip 1 or 2
option 1

option 2

 

[xsists]

You posted two different generations of lips. If you have an 06 hatch the only option for you is the 2nd one.

 

[thejeans]

^ what he said.... first one wont fit 04-06 bumpers

 

[xsists]

I should rephrase that.. That is not your ONLY option, you can choose a different lip from japanparts.com and pay a ridiculous amount or you can go with the GV replica from nextmod.com and use the savings to paint the lip. There are a few options out there for the 04-06 bumper.

I personally have the GV lip.

 

[HplusK]

Okay great! Thanks for your help! I do admire the GV lip, I've seen it around on these forums quite a bit! Its sleek, i likey!!!

PS: xsists; remove side moldings? I really like your wheels!/stance

 

[thejeans]

could always go for a splitter style lip like this

 

[HplusK]

That looks great! IMO it looks like really fragile...I'm using the classic HD lip atm, i'll post some pictures up asap! Your wheels are SICK! Have you tried a TEAL rim paint yet?
I think these would compliment the beauty of your car!

 

[xsists]

Marcio (DangerMouse on M3F) has candy teal wheels.

I would like to remove the side moldings, just not sure about sun fade. 6+ year old car. Also, some days I like the look of them and other days I don't..

 

[HplusK]

Yea those look nice!

I JUST removed mine recently...it's an 06.. black mica...I thought it would have sun fade also! There are no visible lines or anything! I didn't even use goo gone!!! Windex works! Your car is blue also so I don't think it would show as much as it would on black.

I like your spoiler btw.... I wish I could afford aftermarket cosmetic parts! :/

 

[Courage]

Even though some say that when they took off their side moldings... no line showed up.. be prepared becuase i thought that sense mine was white that i wouldnt have a line but i did... I used my thumb to get the adhesive off and used a type of goo be gone to get the remaining crap off... I used a wash wax then polish wax then waxed my car and you can hardly tell they were ever there.. i have heard though that darker cars it takes longer to fade but just read around on other peoples experience. It was all worth it in the end.

 

[thejeans]

i didnt have any issue when i took mine off... the car was 4 years old when i did it, slight difference but after a good wash, claybar, and wax youd never know where they were

i love dangermouse's car but i cant copy marcio, thats his own thing... i did debate between teal and orange and the orange won out... i love it
glad to see teal looks amazing on a black car as well but im happy with the orange haha


oh and regarding the lip, its actually pretty sturdy... i think its all dependent on how well its mounted

 

[xsists]

I really need to get my wheels painted.. I keep slacking on it..

 

[Courage]

the teal does look sick on a black car

 

[BPboiler3]

I really need to get my wheels painted.. I keep slacking on it..

what color are you going with...those xxr's look sick btw

edit: nm I didnt realize they werent your wheels

 

[HplusK]

i didnt have any issue when i took mine off... the car was 4 years old when i did it, slight difference but after a good wash, claybar, and wax youd never know where they were

i love dangermouse's car but i cant copy marcio, thats his own thing... i did debate between teal and orange and the orange won out... i love it
glad to see teal looks amazing on a black car as well but im happy with the orange haha


oh and regarding the lip, its actually pretty sturdy... i think its all dependent on how well its mounted

I really like your orange too! Did you DIY paint or get the powdercoated?

Question also: Anyone have a spare catback exhaust for sale? ( New jersey area )

 

[roy obanion]

jeans painted them himself. I still stand by my opinion that PC for wheels is a waste..

 

[xMazdax]

Nothing happened when i took my side moldings off.

 

[BlackanGreen3]

 

[klocktown]

I wish I had a white or black 3 so Id have more options for wheel colors. Reds don't have too much to choose from.