All New 2017 Mazda 3

**travajante** · November 22nd, 2017 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by polar01

Things to upgrade bugged my mind while driving home the M3 last Saturday......but it screech to a halt when i realise that its gonna be the missus daily drive and she will not budge a bit to upgrade the wheels....maybe it will take a while before i can shod the M3 with larger shoes.

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There are countless ways to enjoy....driving, watching...& watching your better half drive away.....
Imagine what proper shoes can do...

Being among the early 1s to take delivery in hobo country, I've been embarrassed a few times to be asked if the car's price tag was north of 2M..Obviously, those were not car people. They couldn't believe twas just a 3. A humble 3. More than 3years after, this has aged well....Still drives like new....still feels like day1.....
In its youth, clean cut....

Now all grown up & a bit more rugged...

Grats on your new 3s, guys....Enjoy the Mown3rship....get used to the kodo effect.[emoji4]

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**Altuy** · November 22nd, 2017 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by polar01

maybe it will take a while before i can shod the M3 with larger shoes.

Perhaps i can start with the OE shark fin....that’ll be good and neat upgrade, looking also at OE cruise control and a dash cam......any reco where to get all those mentioned above?

Same here

I'll enjoy the stock rims and tires for a while. I like the comfortable ride very much; but when it's time to change, I think I'll settle at the middle -- 17s.

The cruise control and dash cam will be for next year, after I get married na muna [many thanks to Mr. T for the resources]

As for the antenna, I like the 1.5 V's as is. I removed the pole since I play music via bluetooth. I just want to have something that can cover the roscas.

By the way, polar, you may want to have auto-folding side mirrors too. I want to have those too, but I haven't inquired from Mr. J. Nasanay na ako sa Forester and Fortuner.

In summary, I'll have the following upgrades in particular order.

- cruise control
- auto-folding side mirrors
- dash cam
- 17s

**travajante** · November 22nd, 2017 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by Altuy

Same here

I'll enjoy the stock rims and tires for a while. I like the comfortable ride very much; but when it's time to change, I think I'll settle at the middle -- 17s.

The cruise control and dash cam will be for next year, after I get married na muna [many thanks to Mr. T for the resources]

As for the antenna, I like the 1.5 V's as is. I removed the pole since I play music via bluetooth. I just want to have something that can cover the roscas.

By the way, polar, you may want to have auto-folding side mirrors too. I want to have those too, but I haven't inquired from Mr. J. Nasanay na ako sa Forester and Fortuner.

In summary, I'll have the following upgrades in particular order.

- cruise control
- auto-folding side mirrors
- dash cam
- 17s

If not the OE fin, You can grab a stubby for cheap....[emoji4]

The same source I gave may be able to help you w/ the mirrors. He has installed OE cruise & HUD for a number of 1.5s already.[emoji4]

Have you ridden or tested the 2.0 w/ stock 18s? They surprisingly ride well. You can go 225/45/18 instead of the stock 215....but even w/ 16s, kodos look fine....natural beauts.

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**Altuy** · November 22nd, 2017 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by travajante

If not the OE fin, You can grab a stubby for cheap....[emoji4]

The same source I gave may be able to help you w/ the mirrors. He has installed OE cruise & HUD for a number of 1.5s already.[emoji4]

Have you ridden or tested the 2.0 w/ stock 18s? They surprisingly ride well. You can go 225/45/18 instead of the stock 215....but even w/ 16s, kodos look fine....natural beauts.

THAT

so that's what it's called. Where can I get that exact stubby on the picture from, Mr. T? I searched the forums and saw this.

I'll contact Mr. J in January for the cruise and the side mirrors, because... you know

Many thanks

**travajante** · November 22nd, 2017 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by Altuy

THAT

so that's what it's called. Where can I get that exact stubby on the picture from, Mr. T? I searched the forums and saw this.

I'll contact Mr. J in January for the cruise and the side mirrors, because... you know

Many thanks

Grats in advance!!!![emoji4]
Was gifted the same stubby twice by a friend & a relative. 1 was from eBay, the other from True Value.
Check this:
Universal 3.5CM Car Carbon Fiber Screw Aluminum Short Stubby Antenna Welcomed | eBay

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**gauss** · November 22nd, 2017 01:11 PM

Just waiting for unit release any day now. Any tips? This is my first brand new car haha. Did anyone feel brave enough to use their cars while waiting for OR/CR?

**travajante** · November 22nd, 2017 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by gauss

Just waiting for unit release any day now. Any tips? This is my first brand new car haha. Did anyone feel brave enough to use their cars while waiting for OR/CR?

Grats, sir!!! Check the tire pressure on all 4 corners & the donut in the trunk. Note your PMS skeds.
New LTO guidelines impose hefty fines on caught cars running w/o registration. Fines are 1 thing, accidents( God forbid) are the scarier part....one has to bear full accountability.
Just while the wait away planning mods, sir? That shouldn't take long. WelcoM3 to the Mown3rship.[emoji4]

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**Altuy** · November 22nd, 2017 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Grats in advance!!!![emoji4]
Was gifted the same stubby twice by a friend & a relative. 1 was from eBay, the other from True Value.
Check this:
Universal 3.5CM Car Carbon Fiber Screw Aluminum Short Stubby Antenna Welcomed | eBay

Thanks, Mr. T

The one from True Value, is it local True Value?

**travajante** · November 22nd, 2017 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by Altuy

Thanks, Mr. T

The one from True Value, is it local True Value?

Yes, local.[emoji4]

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**Altuy** · November 22nd, 2017 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by gauss

Just waiting for unit release any day now. Any tips? This is my first brand new car haha. Did anyone feel brave enough to use their cars while waiting for OR/CR?

Hi, gauss

I'll let Mr. T provide the car care tips. Hehe.

As for driving without your OR/CR...

You just have to be familiar with your routes. If you know you'll pass by 'danger zones,' then you know what to do. If you're daring, though, why not drive it; just be extra careful and... pray you don't cause any scene that will require you to surrender your vehicle's documents to a traffic enforcer -- which you know are still not with you

Speaking of documents, also make sure that you have, at least, a photocopy of your invoice to prove ownership of the vehicle.

We were just brave enough because there's no sufficient enforcement