Hey TorontoMazda3

[Ryan.1o4]

Hey im about to buy a 2009 mazdaspeed 3 this weekend (could actually have it by this saturday) was wondering if any of the experienced people on here specifically for the MS3 could give me a few links of important threads on this forum relating to the MS3 (maintenance, driving tricks, modifications, etc). Any other suggestions/comments are more than welcomed.

Thanks for the help in advance.

[craigrodrigues88]

First of congrats!
Secondly any information you might need can be found with using the search feature at the top.

btw. the car gets more and more fun every day you drive it

[Mazda3X2]

Welcome to the site and congrats on your new pending purchase! What colour did you get?

The Mazdaspeed section isn't huge on here so I would read though any thread that the title seems of any interest.

There is a lot of information on recommended mods here too. Which are great to get done first and so on.

Myself, I would recommend a good short shifter (TWM / Cobb), window tint (of course) and going to a good synthetic oil for your first change. I also really like my boost gauge here;
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...ad.php?t=30658

Good luck and enjoy! I love mine.

[Ryan.1o4]

thanks for the suggestions, i wouldnt mind a boost guage btw i the color im getting is true red (only color i could get since its the last one on the lot)

[Gizzmo_jr]

For information, head on here;
http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/foru...ums-2006-2009/
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?board=10.0
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/search.php

[Darkfrosty7]

welcome bro amazing machine

[alhope34]

Get a rear engine mount! After 32,000kms or so on my stock one there was a rip in the rubber I could stick a loonie in. Plus, it completely changes the way the car shifts. It shifts much better and feels more planted on the ground with the rear MM.

[stormin84]

i agree with alhope34 its one of the best mods to get for the car....

[Unoriginalusername]

Best bang for your buck power mods
1) Catted DP
2) SRI or CAI
3 FMIC/AP combo
4) inlet pipe
5) BPV

Other mods
1) Cobb Sways (favorite other mod)
2) Cobb Springs
3) Short throw shifter
4) motor mount

CTA Pat is a good vendor as are many others on this site

[brecker]

Welcome!

Rear engine mount - $150
Shifter bushings - $30
Synthethic oil - $75
COBB SRI - $150
COBB AP - $600
CP-E Catted DP - $600
(approx costs)

Faster than pretty much anything on the road - priceless!!