New Speed3 from NoVa!

McBlack

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2008 Mazdaspeed 3
What's up people, names Donnell. Incase there's other NoVa guys out there, which I'm sure there are, I'm from the Strasburg/Winchester area. Just picked up my 2008 Mazdaspeed3 and I have never loved a car more then I do this one. Only issue I've run into so far is a P0421 code from what I believe is a cat-less exhaust. That, and honestly think the car has a slight missfire at idle? Idk, kinda has me freaked out since I just got the car. From what people have been saying, they said I should look into a OEM downpipe, and stock the car with a few minor mods to keep my warranty intact. I attached a picture as well. 38k miles for a 2008 is amazing. My guess is the car was returned to stockish before the previous owner traded it. It's a 1 owner car. 2 now. Lol. Any suggestions on some mods to pep her up a little bit, and still keep my engine strong? First turbo'd car. Thanks for the input in advance! speed 3.webp
 
Finally another speed 3 in the Winchester area, Welcome. The car looks clean. If I were you I would get your codes and idle adjusted first before modding. But once that is fixed the best mod in my opinion is an intake, whether it be cold air or sri.
 
Welcome aboard! Yeah definitely get everything fixed before you start modding. Don't want a domino effect on a car you just got. It looks great!
 
Thanks guys. I definitely want to get that stuff fixed but the only Mazda dealer in Winchester cantt ven service the thing! How stupid is that? Imm trying to find a stock downpipe for now. No real luck. That and imm saving for a Cobb access port.
 
Yea our local dealer is no help, I just have them change my oil, which they seem to mess up as it is. If I could offer assistance on the code I would but I have seen much in regards to it.
 
I actually passed your car today B E Z on my way home from work. You were parked in Stephens City.
 
Yes I was, my girlfriends apartment is there, if I'm not there then I'm usually off of Rt. 50 where the Harley shop is.
 
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