New speed 3 owner! Curious about Mods!

[Snotrocket]

So i just signed the papers today on a 2010 Speed 3. Very excited to pick it up Wednesday. Just wondering what would be the best mods to start with to get a little extra HP/Torque. Im looking for best bang for my buck for starters and also curious if modifications will have any effect on my warrantee.

Thanks for your time.

[stevenma188]

Congrats on the new ride. Welcome to TM3.

[WeatherB]

Welcome to the club... Mod list should be as follows:

Rear Engine Mount
Intake
Downpipe
Intercooler

[hit26k]

Welcome to TM3! What color did you get?

[Donutz]

Sticky tires. Stainless brakelines / racing brake fluid. Short shifter/shift plate. Handle better, stop faster; then build power. That's my formula for all cars.

[Snotrocket]

Welcome to TM3! What color did you get?

Black

[Snotrocket]

Welcome to the club... Mod list should be as follows:

Rear Engine Mount
Intake
Downpipe
Intercooler

Should i chip it? If so who makes the best chip?

[Snotrocket]

Also best place to get all these performance parts in the GTA.

[Roconne]

Definitely consider a short shift kit/plate; TWM or JBarone are the ones you need to check out.

[bluecraze07]

Like others have said, I would also suggest getting a short shifter. Shifting will be more fun when it's so much easier.

[WeatherB]

Should i chip it? If so who makes the best chip?

I think the only company that makes a compatible tuning solution right now is CP-e and their standback. Not really chipping it, more like piggy-backing another computer on top of the ECU. Not worth it until you seriously mod it.

Also best place to get all these performance parts in the GTA.

Check out Next Mod and CTA Motorsports, both are sponsors on this board.

[Donutz]

Should i chip it? If so who makes the best chip?

You can get a custom tune delivered as a reflash.

[taz4432]

Should i chip it? If so who makes the best chip?

Depending on how much time/effort you want to spend, get a Cobb AccessPort. Probably the best bang for your buck as far as a tune goes, although you will have to do some work to really get the peak performance (A/F Ratios, etc.).

[Maxlaplante]

Depending on how much time/effort you want to spend, get a Cobb AccessPort. Probably the best bang for your buck as far as a tune goes, although you will have to do some work to really get the peak performance (A/F Ratios, etc.).

they released some maps for the 2010 speed3?

[Sean80]

There are so many mods for these cars, it's best to read, read, read and figure out which direction you want to go in. www.mazdaspeedforums.org and mazda3forums.com are good places to start. With such a new car, you may want to be modest with your mods to protect your warranty.

[Snotrocket]

There are so many mods for these cars, it's best to read, read, read and figure out which direction you want to go in. www.mazdaspeedforums.org and mazda3forums.com are good places to start. With such a new car, you may want to be modest with your mods to protect your warranty.

Defiantly a concern

[Snotrocket]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UHJWNaKBIo

Is this true @ 1:08? Cant that be turned off?

[Sean80]

Not that I know of. It says the first 3 gears, I thought it was the first 2. Trust me, it's a good thing or the steering wheel will break your wrists lol. Especially when you start adding more power.... my car wants to zig zag all over the place when I punch it in 2nd/3rd.

[JohnyGT]

Congrats on the new sweet ride,

suggestion for mods,

Intake, exhaust, intercooler, more boost