Maz94Protege
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- 2010 Mazda 3i Sport
Ive decided to do the MX5 wheels as well. they just look so sweet.
Nice setup!
Nice setup!
Mazda3 Sedan Pics!
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Mazdafreak67
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- '06 Mazda MX-5, 6-spd
Thanks! What's strange is that I think I like the look of the MX-5 wheels better on my Mazda3 than on my MX-5. Probably just because it's such a different look. Also, the extra 1/2-inch of width pushes the edges of the tires right out to the fender lip.
Maz94Protege
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- 2010 Mazda 3i Sport
Your 3 looks good with the MSP RHs. That is the first time ive seen them on a 3. Looks good.
Ty i dont mean to break your heart over em but they are in pretty bad shape, i want to get them refinished but i dont have another set of wheels let alone enough money to even get the MSP's redone. I was considering getting another set but not because of there condition but they are fkin heavy. Btw last not worthy pic.
Mazdafreak67
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- '06 Mazda MX-5, 6-spd
New Gunmetal Wheels
Just repainted the factory 17" factory 5-spoke wheels in gunmetal-charcoal color. The color started off as the factory Mazda Black Pearl (code 16W) but was able to get the paint guy to lighten it one shade and double the amount of pearl. 3 coats of clear to give them that wet look I love.
So which do you prefer, the factory silver Miata wheels (a couple posts previous) or the gunmetal look?
Just repainted the factory 17" factory 5-spoke wheels in gunmetal-charcoal color. The color started off as the factory Mazda Black Pearl (code 16W) but was able to get the paint guy to lighten it one shade and double the amount of pearl. 3 coats of clear to give them that wet look I love.
So which do you prefer, the factory silver Miata wheels (a couple posts previous) or the gunmetal look?
sanblaster
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- 2009 CWP Mazda Axela Sport & 2006 Nissan 350z
I like the other ones more although you can't lose with either set.
Maz94Protege
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- 2010 Mazda 3i Sport
Looks really clean. I see you have the side sill extensions, are you running any drop springs?
Ditto
Mazdafreak67
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- '06 Mazda MX-5, 6-spd
Nice look, JSAP123, I love that Mazda 3 blue color.
Thanks! So I've been giving this alot of thought, but I want to home-make a mazdaspeed style grill...I did some editing in photoshop to my current 06' grill and got this...what do u guys think?
Maz94Protege
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- 2010 Mazda 3i Sport
I like!
Mazdafreak67
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- '06 Mazda MX-5, 6-spd
I'm doing it!
I'll pull the grille off tomorrow and see how difficult it would be to remove the upper and lower cross-members.
I'll pull the grille off tomorrow and see how difficult it would be to remove the upper and lower cross-members.
I think it's will be quite the project...b/c u'll have to saw them off without cracking the outer trim of the grill or the middle bar. Also, you're going to have to get it re-painted, b/c there will be visible pieces that used to be hidden on the backside of the grill, that will be visible once you remove the top and lower bar. I'm thinking about buying a used one from a junkyard or an oem replacement grill and try to work some magic on that. I don't want to screw up my original grill, in case I mess it up.
Mazdafreak67
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- '06 Mazda MX-5, 6-spd
Yep, took a good hard look at it this weekend. The upper brace definitely has to stay. The lower brace (just at the base of the flying-M logo) could be removed, but will need some major repair work with body-filler and sanding where it mounts on the sides.
As a result, JSAP has the right idea with getting one from a junkyard and experimenting on it. If I can make it happen, I'll post some pic's.
agsocal137
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- 2007 Mazda 3 2.3L
Took these with my phone. (dance)
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agsocal137
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- 2007 Mazda 3 2.3L
I'll get some better pics soon once I take those damn R's off the side. I've got some mazdaspeed emblems I'm gonna plop in that area instead.
