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[Mazda305]

Got a 2005 Mazda 3 and I wanted to do alot to it. I wanted to do some to the appearance first then work on the performance. I tinted the windows so far with the low budget I have I can't do too much at once. I was wondering what would be a good thing to start on like Rims, Kits, Tires, Lowering kit, etc. Any tips on starting to do the exterior would be great. Thanks.

PS: If this is the wrong place for this Im sorry. Still learning where things go.

 

[TMR Net Shark]

1: Rims (forged if you can afford them)
2: Body kit
3: 600 watt sound system


As for engine and performance, go with

1: CAI (Cold Air Intake)
2: Exhaust
3: ECU piggy back system

These will give you the most bang for the buck power increase (next to a turbo of course!) As for interior though, I've never really modified the interior of my cars (boom08)

 

[redspeed]

1st Get rid of the side moldings.

 

[eddienyny]

... and add some stickers.

 

[Akaveli]

Welcome to the forum. As for mods, start with tints, side moldings, then lowering kit, CAI, Headers and cat-back exhaust,

 

[jbiird317]

welcome to the forums!

As for mods, if youre going for appearance, tint is a good start. Removing the side moldings looks good on the sedans. Next i would go with a suspension upgrade (lowering springs and if you want, upgraded struts). I personally think that a 3 with rims does not look good unless its lowered, so I would suggest that if you can only afford a little bit at a time, I would lower the car first then go for the upgraded rims.

when you get around to performance mods, starting with an intake/exhaust/headers is the basic starting point and is a quick way to get more power out of your motor