HellaFlush mazda3s?

[Tokic_o]

So I'm really curious. Are there any hellaflush mazda3s around here??? I'd really like to see some and know the specs of wheels + tires they are running..


post em up!!

[Hives]

I haven't seen personally. I know there is one on the BC forums. Looks alrite, but I do not think it would be safe for daily driving on Toronto roads IMO. Chances are a rim would get bent or you might pop a tire. Gotta be safe man lol

[Donutz]

I'm running 17x7 +40's with 215/45's; they are close to flush (maybe a cm inside the rear fender). I'll likely go 225 for my next tires and roll my rear fenders. Fobio has a really nice wide stance, but I don't know how close to flush he is in the rear fender (search for his pics).

Are you thinking like +38 or more (actually less)?

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I posted a few somewhere... I forget where... maybe speed hunters I will look for you.

[Tokic_o]

hmmm, interesting...post some pics!!

I'm thinking of flush and some nice negative camber (hence the car has to be pretty low too :P) If its done right I'm pretty sure its safe to drive around town for the most part.

Seen some other cars in TO (imprezas, civics, s2ks) done it. Be nice to see some mazda3s rocking it!

[Donutz]

There are some sick sick 3's on this thread: clickity click (http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=141255.0)

[Gizzmo_jr]

There are some sick sick 3's on this thread: clickity click (http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=141255.0)

Thread win right here
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/crazian05/photo2.jpg

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Ya that's the thread where the best are.

That car above though... too much.

[blackaccord]

just buy my advans and refinish them

[Nextmod]

Thread win right here
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/crazian05/photo2.jpg

thats Hellarub lol

[Donutz]

Some of my fav's from that thread:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4448.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/2920593155_3cb23c9a71_o.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/striklymyn69/010-6.jpg

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww176/zafira2310/meister.jpg

[Riftler]

*noob jumps in* Whats hellaflush?

[-RJ3-]

*noob jumps in* Whats hellaflush?

Just look at the wheels, and their offset. Flush to the fender.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4201363601_fb6777946a_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2668/4201370597_569916821a_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4201374827_4598bc01fb_b.jpg

[jonjon72]

Damn that looks sweet.....but ya, our roads in the GTA would kill the car. sigh.

[Tokic_o]

wow those are hot!!

Jason, do you know the specs on the wheels on those 2 black hatches?!?! lol

[Donutz]

The guy with the gold wheels: 18"x9" et +30 Rota G-force on 245's

The guy with chrome wheels: 19 inch with 8.5 at front dan 9.5 at back with et36

[Kevin@nextmod]

I'm saving up for a set of rpf1s 17x8.5 45 offset with 20mm spacers and then polish them and slam my car eve lower at around 2.5 inches.

[Kevin@nextmod]

I know this is a mazda 3 only thread but i found this just now and holy cow its retarded. Golf with lambo rims

http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad359/krzychustyle/VW%20PLAYERS%202009/DSC06818.jpg

[RedRaptor]

Nice thread. I'm also really starting to feel the aggressive look as well.

For those worried about GTA roads. I drive a lot downtown Toronto and all you have to do is pay attention to where you're going. The only time I hit potholes is when I'm distracted or I'm not paying attention at all.

Get a nice set of HIDs and HID fogs for maximum visibility at night.

An aggressive set up or 19" rims doesn't automatically mean you'll be stranded on the side of the road. I've seen 16" steelies with a 60 series tire profile bent.

[azn_outlaw]

Funny how now another trend the Mazda3 community could possibly jump on

But uhhhh folks.....to run these type of setups, you are aware a certain amount of negative camber must be used to actually used to properly run aggressive

Yet from what I remember a majority of you guys HATE NEGATIVE camber and want positive camber

True point RedRaptor that any tire and any series height can bend any rim either steel or OEM

There are some things to remember when going aggressive/hella flush this:

Cost of the rim (no matter how careful you guys are, bend that SOB, and you are out a high 3 figure number for just one rim)

High stress on the wheel bearings, VW/Honda are cheap to replace wheel bearings so they can accomplish without breaking a sweat....Arent Mazda3 wheel bearings hell to purchase and replace...plus are very weak?

High stress on the wheel studs, aggressive negative camber and really bad GTA roads, could possibly snap a wheel stud, easy to replace on a Honda/VW, yet a Mazda3....it can be done but how many times will you be doing this?

Tires is another main factor, killer negative and running highly close to the fenders, could cause a minor rub here and there, plus tire life at such a extreme negative degree again will make tires not last long. In the US they can get away with this cause tire prices can be very dirt cheap. So they can either burn a set and replace cheaply or if one tire pops, then easy to replace.

Remember clearance is an odd one on the Mazda3 from what i find they do not have deep fender wheels like a VW/Honda...

plus there is a McPherson strut in the way, so say good by to your lowering springs, cause to make room...gotta go with a full-coilover.....

There is some light reading....

so who is first in the GTA to do this on a Mazda3? Other then Pearly, its not fair he gotta a honda

[Tokic_o]

^^^ its really tempting to give this a try. I found a nice set of rims, actually going to test fit them. I already have a camber kit and I'm going to roll my fenders already.

but the wheels I found (well nextmod found) is 18x9 +32 offset. 225/40/18 tires. See how it fits first. Just an idea still hope it works out

[Kevin@nextmod]

wow.. 225 tires on x9 rims. big time stretch

[-RJ3-]

High stress on the wheel bearings, VW/Honda are cheap to replace wheel bearings so they can accomplish without breaking a sweat....Arent Mazda3 wheel bearings hell to purchase and replace...plus are very weak?

High stress on the wheel studs, aggressive negative camber and really bad GTA roads, could possibly snap a wheel stud, easy to replace on a Honda/VW, yet a Mazda3....it can be done but how many times will you be doing this?


I can vouche for this... If I can easily crack an FD Rim at regular camber (Thanks to the potholes of GTA) what more will I do with negative... Plus the Wheel bearings (knock on wood) I currently run is the original ones I have had on my car. So far no problems yet.

If I where anyone who wants to jump on this VDub Idea, They should consider running this for show purposes only.... Running this on everyday streets of GTA will kill your pocket not to mention add more frustration in the long run.

[Tokic_o]

wow.. 225 tires on x9 rims. big time stretch

yeah, the original owner of the wheels had 215 tires on them! too much IMO

[Kevin@nextmod]

^^^ its really tempting to give this a try. I found a nice set of rims, actually going to test fit them. I already have a camber kit and I'm going to roll my fenders already.

but the wheels I found (well nextmod found) is 18x9 +32 offset. 225/40/18 tires. See how it fits first. Just an idea still hope it works out

I dont think it'll work on your car. since its x9 and 32 offset and 40 profile tires. You need some amount of camber in the front and mazda 3s dont have options to do that.

I wanted to do 17x9 +45 but i might have issues clearing even with 3 degree camber in the front when i'm slammed 2inches down

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I know this is a mazda 3 only thread but i found this just now and holy cow its retarded. Golf with lambo rims

http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad359/krzychustyle/VW%20PLAYERS%202009/DSC06818.jpg

Rim swapping between brands is nothing new I have done 2 posts on it

one (http://www.stanceiseverything.com/2009/12/theme-tuesdays-one-brands-trash/)
two (http://www.stanceiseverything.com/2009/07/one-brands-trash/)

I had vw rims on my BMW. :)

[Kevin@nextmod]

yes i know rim swapping is nothing but these are murcielago rims and they are 19x13

[dentinger]

yes i know rim swapping is nothing but these are murcielago rims and they are 19x13

chances are, he's using front wheels on the back as well....

[Donutz]

That back rim looks like it's 2 feet from the rotor. I'm embellishing, but it looks dang far!

[towelsnap]

but still sexy as hell nice combo

[dentinger]

i did some quick searching on vwvortex. i beleive the lambo wheels are replicas, however, i have seen some really wide wheels used on a vw before....

also, the above golf has aston martin door handles.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Ya they make replica lambo wheels now. However it looks like those qps and fenders have been rolled/flared quite a bit.

[FLIPDADY]

Awesome!!

My wheel bearing and hub sales are gonna go up if everyone starts doing these lol.

[aris]

Awesome!!

My wheel bearing and hub sales are gonna go up if everyone starts doing these lol.

haha

[towelsnap]

dammmmn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YROA4FnBdC4&feature=related



last thread jack OMG check this out


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKmimCNGaJs&feature=related

[FLIPDADY]

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=36036&highlight=hella+flush

[azn_outlaw]

I dont know why yall couldnt think of this

Think concave style wheels

beats the already done deep lip and soon to be hella flush trend

[RBoy8]

Speaking of rim swapping........

360 Modena wheels on a Volvo V70. No need for adapters either because they share the same bolt pattern:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c231/icerockt/JDM%20Yo/p3-10.jpg

[Donutz]

^^ That is retarded. Retarded good; like when the kids say 'sick'.

[stevenma188]

Looking at that volvo, i can't believe how much camper wear he will have on those tires. I guess when your that ballin' it doesn't matter.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Probably bagged.

[cosic]

How are the wheel spacers that are sold on ebay for our cars? I wanna get 20mm but I just can't trust those until I get some reviews. If anyone can help or most a link to some reviews. Thanks

[Donutz]

I don't know if you are looking for reviews only, or intend on buying them from ebay, bu personally I would suggest buying them locally from a shop. You just never know what can happen when you order from ebay. You should be able to find reviews or info on m3f about spacers.

[cosic]

I don't know if you are looking for reviews only, or intend on buying them from ebay, bu personally I would suggest buying them locally from a shop. You just never know what can happen when you order from ebay. You should be able to find reviews or info on m3f about spacers.

Thanks man. I know, I'm always so hesitant about buying from ebay and always read fineprint. I bet if I go to JRP in Mississauga, I'll get ripped off lol

[RBoy8]

For spacers, I think I'd stick with a reputable brand like H&R or FK..... dunno if I can trust something like that from Ebay.


Probably bagged.
Yessir, chances are it's bagged in the rear. Fronts would probably be on coils though. Volvo's suspension geometry makes it hard to bag the front.

[Donutz]

Thanks man. I know, I'm always so hesitant about buying from ebay and always read fineprint. I bet if I go to JRP in Mississauga, I'll get ripped off lol

Where are you located? Some folks here could recommend some decent shops.

[towelsnap]

Rim swapping between brands is nothing new I have done 2 posts on it

one (http://www.stanceiseverything.com/2009/12/theme-tuesdays-one-brands-trash/)
two (http://www.stanceiseverything.com/2009/07/one-brands-trash/)

I had vw rims on my BMW. :)

dude I filled the cup lookin at links 1/2 wow..... just flawless

[Dave_The_BMXER]

glad you enjoyed them.

[wtom]

So umm, how the fakk does that VW turn? Or is the steering wheel stuck on "straight forward" for good?

GTA roads + winter snow/ice ... have fun boys :)

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Air bags, they are adjustable on the fly.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Fom hella flush 3.5

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4383743250_24fc2eac08_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4382986915_c1b8447fa6_b.jpg

[Nextmod]

wow the white one has a very bad fender pull job.

[thanu31]

dam the Red Ms3 is hot

[-RJ3-]

Probably explains the bandaid.. fender damage LOLS

[gabbygenier]

wonder if his cars name (White one) is nelly since it has a band aid on its face:P

[Dave_The_BMXER]

wow the white one has a very bad fender pull job.

Ya... it's not great, pulled to much or something.

[stevenma188]

The red one looks SOOO SEXY!

[Nextmod]

Ya... it's not great, pulled to much or something.

it just doesnt look right lol

[optiklenz13]

I LOL'd!!!

http://fatlace.com/hellaflush/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/hellaflush5_by_john_zhang_05.jpg

[MistaChin]

^^^^^^

HOLY CRAP! crazy stretch and crazy ass poke!

[-RJ3-]

^^^^^^

HOLY CRAP! crazy stretch and crazy ass poke!

Don't think this look will pass project ERASE for sure....

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Wow!

Needs more low, more camber, too pull of what he is going for.

But ya.. too much.

[aww_skeet_x3]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2725/4377664637_f72281dd44_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4360989303_a8de63b779_o.jpg

More pics of the flare can be found here: http://socalmazda.net/forums/showthread.php?4-evil-s-mz3-2-28-10-m3-lip-spoiler

...Not my car btw

[Nextmod]

car looked great before he messed up the fenders lol

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Ya a bit too much pull.

Dig this shot though

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1268/4692176095_ccd469dbb4_b.jpg (other than exhaust)

[Kappa]

can i get spaces for just the back? or would that not work?

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Just rear spacers? Sure.

[jonjon72]

WTF is with that exhaust on the last pic?????

[Kappa]

Just rear spacers? Sure.

thanks! do you think that would look "hella" stupid or good?

[Dave_The_BMXER]

WTF is with that exhaust on the last pic?????

It's gaining popularity in the states.

http://www.canibeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/4464479508_3dc99c0112_o.jpg

Dunno why


thanks! do you think that would look "hella" stupid or good?

Depends on the specs.

[stevenma188]

Exhaust looks like it came off a Harley or something. Not a fan....

[crono06]

Exhaust looks like it came off a Harley or something. Not a fan....

Yeah... Def does not look good imo. To each their own though right?

[Hives]

I saw an oldschool RX-7 like that in Mississauga before. It looked okay, but def not on the cars above, maybe on older cars though

[jonjon72]

I'm waiting to hear about all those people wearing shorts cutting up their legs walking around the car or loading up their trunk. Much less reversing into something that will push the exhaust in. ugh. no thanks

[Tokic_o]

I'm waiting to hear about all those people wearing shorts cutting up their legs walking around the car or loading up their trunk. Much less reversing into something that will push the exhaust in. ugh. no thanks

+1 those ehxaust pipes are stupid

[Dave_The_BMXER]

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m317/divinekaze/IMG_3678.jpg

[Kappa]

not a fan of the rims on the speed but stance looks sick!

[Kappa]

Dave, if i have 50mm offset on my wheels what size spacers should i look for to give me a more flush look?

[Dave_The_BMXER]

How wide are your wheels? If they are 7" like mine you need lot of spacer. Hence why I am looking for new kicks passively.

[Kappa]

They are 7.5

[Hives]

looks okay, not practical on Toronto streets though

[Dave_The_BMXER]

They are 7.5

You'd need like at least 20mm or so spacers I'd say. I am at et38 with 7" wide and not close to flush

[hincapie]

so when it snows in the GTA, what do all the "hellaflushers" do? I guess their winter steel aint so flush anymore....it all looks good but how practical is it?

[stevenma188]

^ They raise their car? HellaFlush is pretty much only for looks.

[Kappa]

You'd need like at least 20mm or so spacers I'd say. I am at et38 with 7" wide and not close to flush

thanks man i am guessing that 20mm spacers are not going to be cheap but ill pm peter and see thanks for the help!

[S.F.W.]

thanks man i am guessing that 20mm spacers are not going to be cheap but ill pm peter and see thanks for the help!
at 20mm, you will not only need spacers, but extended studs.

[Gizzmo_jr]

My 17x8 +40mm is flush in the front, camber is the only thing that doesn't make it rub. In the back, at full down I hit the inner wheelwell. Found out last weekend when camping, might have to look into rolling.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

so when it snows in the GTA, what do all the "hellaflushers" do? I guess their winter steel aint so flush anymore....it all looks good but how practical is it?

Hibernate, rock steelies, winter beater, all depends on the person.

All cars look like crap in our winters anyway :(




at 20mm, you will not only need spacers, but extended studs.

Or those spacer/lug combos. But ya eventually it becomes less practical to space and more practical to buy the correct wheels

[sumTHAIguy]

lol i see my car has made its way into here from way back then.

my old wheel setup


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4201363601_fb6777946a_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2668/4201370597_569916821a_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4201374827_4598bc01fb_b.jpg

ive been through a couple wheels setups since then but here is my latest.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4736611337_2b5ee5438e_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4753621209_a031607585_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4747724076_beb745a497_b.jpg

[Dave_The_BMXER]

^ Hey man I just posted your car above too been following your wheel swapping ways for awhile now.

[Nextmod]

thanks man i am guessing that 20mm spacers are not going to be cheap but ill pm peter and see thanks for the help!

yup yup we have spacers with build in studs =)

[Dave_The_BMXER]

New challenger approaches:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4769470568_24bf56c46d_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4769325346_64b8653f45_b.jpg

I need to find some new wheels soon...

[stevenma188]

Man that thing looks hot!

[azn_outlaw]

Dont forget

to become a memeber of the CAA, cause not only will you be needing it, but you get an awesome CAA sticker as well


that sticker will be as mandatory as the other standard stickers associated when running hella flush and will let everyone know you are hella flush

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I have CAA :)

The last setup I posed doesn't have that much stretch to be a serious issue so long as he keeps an eye on his tire pressure.

[jcutner]

i would be so horrified of coming anywhere CLOSE to a curb in these cars

[sumTHAIguy]

hey dave, i saw you post on my friend's stanceworks thread saying that you got new springs,catridges, and lock rings from bc? is it a shorter cartridge or are you just getting a new one? i bought shorter springs already but i cant super slam because i have to to send mine in soon to rebuild them and if they have shorter cartridges then i might as well get them. lol trying to go as short of coilover body as possible. lol enlighten me prease!

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I got shorter cartridges, shorter springs, and smaller lock rings. Here is how it sits now: http://twitpic.com/23vddu

and before:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1182/4731549997_803c14715d_b.jpg

I got half an inch lol

[stevenma188]

^Nice Dave!

[sumTHAIguy]

Thanks man! Just ordered the short cartridges, rings, and lower mounts today! Moar low in the front, other goodies, as well as new pics to come within the next month or so.

[mazdatrois]

New challenger approaches:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4769470568_24bf56c46d_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4769325346_64b8653f45_b.jpg

I need to find some new wheels soon...

Is it me or the lighting or you changed the turn signal light to a red one?

[bman13]

thats not his ride...in Canada, no red turns in front allowed.

[sumTHAIguy]

yea! my buddy kevin lookin good!

lol this thread needs more pics! here are some pics from a local meet. ps dave, i saw the theme tuesday thing. NICE collection of pics! haha thanks for adding to my collection of ms3 pics and posting some of my turd.

http://i31.tinypic.com/ejbjax.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/n6zudc.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/sfcolh.jpg

[optiklenz13]

wha what???

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4853655737_44e86f520c_b.jpg

that front mount is hella sexy though..

[-RJ3-]

I was reading the good ol project ERASE rules regulations thread Cardinal posted.... Talk about loop holes...
Apparently Flushed look is legal, and cannot be bothered from cops.


3. I want to lower the suspension and slam this car.
No part of the tires may come into contact with the vehicle, no part of the vehicle can touch the ground and the front wheels cannot be visibly out of alignment.
HTA 70(3)(a) – Improper tires - $85.00/$110.00
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/S...08_e.htm#70.(3)
HTA O.Reg 625 Section 5(b) – Reference Section for HTA 70(3)(a)
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/R...h/900625_e.htm
HTA O.Reg 611 Schedule 1 Section 3(5) – Reference Section for HTA 84 – Operate unsafe vehicle – No Set Fine, Maximum $20,000.00 fine.
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/R...h/900611_e.htm
__________________________________________________ ___________

4. I want to put oversize or wide tires on this car.
The tires must be approved for highway use and can not be in contact with any part of the car. You may also have to install mud guards or mud flaps.
HTA 70(3)(a) – Improper tires - $85.00/$110.00
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/S...08_e.htm#70.(3)
HTA 66(3) – Improper mudguards / No mudguards - $85.00/110.00
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/S...08_e.htm#66.(3)
HTA O.Reg 625 Section 5(b) – Reference Section for HTA 70(3)(a)
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/R...h/900625_e.htm

[MistaChin]

^^^^^^^

Might have to justify a Rally Armour purchase lol

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Flush is legal here, tires extending past the fenders is illegal in europe hence stretching.

[sumTHAIguy]

just installed some of my new parts. Wheels and shorter (thanks again dave), nonseized front coils.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4870696797_2133f32822_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4871933803_35fd229788_z.jpg

better day time pics soon... or whenever i stop feeling lazy lol.

[stevenma188]

OMGGG you are low! Love the look. Also, those are some BALLIN' rims! I LIKE!

[optiklenz13]

just installed some of my new parts. Wheels and shorter (thanks again dave), nonseized front coils.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4870696797_2133f32822_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4871933803_35fd229788_z.jpg

better day time pics soon... or whenever i stop feeling lazy lol.

So... How do you go fast? :chuckle

[Dave_The_BMXER]

KILLIN IT.

[mazdilla]

Speaking of rim swapping........

360 Modena wheels on a Volvo V70. No need for adapters either because they share the same bolt pattern:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c231/icerockt/JDM%20Yo/p3-10.jpg


^^ That is retarded. Retarded good; like when the kids say 'sick'.

Ya, and he got a ticket for being retarded.

[sumTHAIguy]

haha thanks guys! lol @ going fast XD. i need someway to stop getting tickets. what better way to fix it by making the car not ABLE to go ticket earning fast. lol jk.


stopped by a near by parking garage for like 10-15 minutes on my way home. lol it was like 7 o clock and there was SOOO much sun out. did nothing but bounce off the whiteness which made parts of the car SUPER white. pics are repetive, butt****it. heres what came out today

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4874756900_5b032593ee_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4874758126_c026221e1a_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4874761724_dbfd8f4368_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4874762494_217f241617_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4874780770_8971c5b7c9_z.jpg

[Shizuka_Osamu]

wow those are some sexy pics

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Sure are, I posted them today: Some Low Guy (http://www.stanceiseverything.com/2010/08/some-low-guy/)

[Souls]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4874780770_8971c5b7c9_z.jpg

this is way sick.... and I thought only VDubs, BMWs and Merce drivers did Squat&Poke. tons of these on VWVortex, but wow, some serious setups here! :hawt

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Functional Flush.
17x9
et+40
255/40.

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v22/p835982980-4.jpg
http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v21/p656089652-4.jpg

[Kappa]

thats close to the look im going for Dave.. do you know of any sedans that are flush like that?

[Dave_The_BMXER]

No, in general sedans seem to always be set up more conservative. But I am pretty sure you could pull of those specs on sedan.

That look is beautiful IMO.

[Kappa]

i got a question for you.. would i need better studs for a 10 or 15mm spacer or are stock good to go?

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Longer studs for 5mm and up. APH even told me with 5 I would have to check them often.

[laksman91]

Love the meaty 255s!

[prime]

You only get those nice rpf1s look with 9" or more. That's an awesome, awesome setup.

[Kappa]

Longer studs for 5mm and up. APH even told me with 5 I would have to check them often.

kk thanks dave im thinking ill be going 10 or 15.. i hope studs are crazy money

[Dave_The_BMXER]

What are the specs on your current wheels?

[prime]

Do you know what suspension he's on? Must be real stiff. I don't know if that's "GTA functional".

[Pereira11]

Functional Flush.
17x9
et+40
255/40.

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v22/p835982980-4.jpg
http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v21/p656089652-4.jpg

rpf-1 arent available in that offset in a 9" wheel unless he has 5mm spacers

[Aitch]

No, in general sedans seem to always be set up more conservative. But I am pretty sure you could pull of those specs on sedan.

That look is beautiful IMO.

Thanks for posting that first shot Dave. I'm actually planning that rear wheel fitment (different tire size though), but hadn't seen much posted like that yet.

We'll see what it looks like on a sedan! :)

[Kappa]

What are the specs on your current wheels?

Size: 17x7.5
Offset: 50mm
Backspacing: 6.27"
Bolt Pattern: 5-114
Weight: 21.0lbs.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

rpf-1 arent available in that offset in a 9" wheel unless he has 5mm spacers

Ya your right probably 45's with 5mm spacers.


Do you know what suspension he's on? Must be real stiff. I don't know if that's "GTA functional".

Not sure the suspension, I can try and find out, he is an autox guy so it's probably pretty stiff.

People often say our roads are bad and sure they are in some areas but you know that yellow mazda 3? He is from Ukraine and his roads are TERRIBLE and he pulls it off.

Aitch, can't wait

[standsideways]

Mazda3forum has over 100 pages of semi flushness and a few good examples

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Sedan Love
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs095.snc3/16240_1142686378654_1572300017_30374611_4529226_n. jpg
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs095.snc3/16240_1142719539483_1572300017_30374644_6345944_n. jpg
-front 17x9 +40
-rear 17x9 +45
-215/45/17 all around

(I have the mazda thread above open at work and click a new page every time I upload to the ftp server lol (which is a lot).

[p-o-g-i]

^ Enkei RPF01's? hmmm !)

[Kappa]

sedan looks good could be lower :)

[RBoy8]

http://s3.images.drive2.ru/car.journal.photos/x2/4400/000/000/0c9/32b/88cd48324ee9df95-large.jpg
http://s3.images.drive2.ru/car.journal.photos/x2/4400/000/000/0c9/3c8/88cd483fa9622e33-large.jpg

Moar here... (http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11716)

[stevenma188]

^That car's already been posted earlier on in this thread.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

http://www.stanceiseverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/wwyd2.jpg

Mexi flush FTL! (centerbore too small going to modify after I take more measurements with tires off)

[Thrizzl3]

lmao dave! love the mexi flush

[Pereira11]

http://www.stanceiseverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/wwyd2.jpg

Mexi flush FTL! (centerbore too small going to modify after I take more measurements with tires off)

WORK Equips?

[Dave_The_BMXER]

^ Yessir, in that pic they are basically just sitting on the tip of the lugs due to the cb being off.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

So my wheels ended up being 18x8/9 et 38 all around. I am getting them bored out then I am going to run them. In the mean time:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5083/5377586752_a22c3d3d70_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5383265128_73c8b82c73_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5129/5383258268_713692f453_b.jpg

ain't scared!

[Kappa]

hey dave do you have a link to that thread on M3F about stance? i cant seem to find it..

[Kappa]

is this the same one ?
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=141255.2640

[W_L89]

gonna sell the monza's after upgrading rims?

[Dave_The_BMXER]

^ They were up for sale briefly. Once I confirm work fitment yes they will be for sale again.

Kappa yes same car, different setup.

Before anyone asks, no I am not going to be anywhere near that.

[stevenma188]

^You say that now.....

[Dave_The_BMXER]

^You say that now.....

Nah dude, I can't deal with this:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwRFdy06JA4

I'm often late so I need to get out of my drive in a hurry.

[SSmoked]

That dude in the white speed is crazy. That car looks stupid and has zero drivability. He imo over did it this time.
That black speed at the top of this page looks isane. He has both form and function = win.

[hit26k]

That dude in the white speed is crazy. That car looks stupid and has zero drivability. He imo over did it this time.
That black speed at the top of this page looks isane. He has both form and function = win.

+1000000000000!!!

[Thrizzl3]

that is just crazy..i would never go that low and have my rims sticking out that much. i dont even think this is legal in canada.

btw what suspension is he running and does he have a skid plate?

[CFX]

Pure fail.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Phil, no skidplate, he's on BC coil overs with spring springs I am pretty sure. It's basically a custom setup of this and that.

[05Mazda3GT]

I'd like to see you drive down Finch or any other street full of pot holes and terrible asphalt.

[Kappa]

i wouldnt go as far as to call it fail.... true he is super low maybe to low but its not a fail he did what he was trying to do..

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I'd like to see you drive down Finch or any other street full of pot holes and terrible asphalt.

Me? That speed 3 isn't my car :) But I'll drive down finch

[Kaze]

Lol Michael (owner of slammed ms3) drives that car daily around Houston. Has zero drivability? Not really. It's not really functional or practical, which is true. That's not to say his car never saw the days of function. He's done with his racing days and got bored of his fail wheel drive car.

His old setup did the exact same thing getting out of his driveway lol even with the 350z wheels on it it did the same thing (clip off his bumper).

[Pereira11]

Love WORK Wheels <3

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss110/pereira11/ms3_vsxx_xg_800.jpg?t=1296251322

[SSmoked]

even the cobalt guys are getting into this scene.:(
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy308/whining-devil/cobalt%202/low1.jpg
http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy308/whining-devil/cobalt%202/low2.jpg

[philipfreire]

^^ thats not hella flush, thats hella poke.

[Thrizzl3]

GM fail :P

[towelsnap]

enough stickers..... damn! By far the worst stickerbomb I've ever seen... and I agree wayyyy to much poke

[Mazda3X2]

Pure fail.

+1

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Love WORK Wheels <3

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss110/pereira11/ms3_vsxx_xg_800.jpg?t=1296251322

I sent that car to Logan to post lol

[hit26k]

was browsing M3F and more pics were posted of the white speed3...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5406396866_b2ea83c55d_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5405791373_94e68e2398_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5405793517_f234cfc75f_z.jpg

[CoolColombian]

Wow, thats just absurd, you can see the rubber peeling off!

[schmat66]

thats hot

[Thrizzl3]

he's dumped out of his mind...wow.

[dentinger]

i see vw's like this all the time.
they rub so much, the sidewalls are bald haha

[philipfreire]

i see vw's like this all the time.
they rub so much, the sidewalls are bald haha

VW's, Audi's Bimmers look hot with this look because their wide fenders just work with it.. but yeah.. you gotta know the limit.. once your rubbing, peeling, its horrible. IMO.

[thanu31]

im might be purchasing some rims soon, but i need to make sure fittment is doable.
and if it would give me a flush look

The rims are 18 x 8 +35

I plan on running 215/40/18 all around,

any thoughts?

(btw, im on skunk2 springs)

[philipfreire]

I love hellaflush and a hellapoke. just not to the point your pulling fenders or having serious rust as those pics above. I got a buddy at work with a corrado with some some poke on bbs rims and its just hot.

its truly an art if you can maintain function and form. :)

Its pretty big in the US of A and the M3F are getting into it much much more in the last year. It's been big in the VW and Audi communities and also the honda community...

I just wish our 3's had some wide fenders...

[Dave_The_BMXER]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q245/mrhanky69/DSCN0732.jpg

Digging this one (evo-x wheels which I was going to get until someone, *cough peter* said I could do better

For the sedan guys, he's running 225/40s

18x9.5+30 front
18x9.5+22 rear
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs911.ash1/181899_1593445320956_1380600051_31475648_1373592_n .jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs076.snc6/168695_1593446160977_1380600051_31475653_2093370_n .jpg

Also a fan of
work xd9's 18x9+30 with 225/40/18

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs051.snc6/168194_1724164556536_1611038793_1642352_7198670_n. jpg

[PearlM3]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q245/mrhanky69/DSCN0732.jpg

Digging this one.

Screw the car, I want one of those boats. lol

Naw, That car is on point.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

More of SumThaiGuy's
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5476279372_af40face47_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5475683379_dff626a182_o.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5293/5475683543_8ea0f2fc48_o.jpg

I also dig this one quite a bit which is almost the opposite of above but I likes what I likes:
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180812_1731281734461_1611038793_1655401_2414748_n. jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180121_188611991171488_100000680668848_517442_4242 674_n.jpg

Ha I already posted this one, guess my memory is fading...

[Kappa]

i was wondering if you where going to post that sedan! i was sad to see it.. was hoping i was going to be the first lol oh well maybe first to be flat flush


wait does this count??

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/kappascar99/Mod%20for%20life%20photos/180530_1536480662264_1542274530_31078861_2528255_n .jpg

[SSmoked]

^^ naa b thats hella sunk.

[Kevin@nextmod]

I also dig this one quite a bit which is almost the opposite of above but I likes what I likes:
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180812_1731281734461_1611038793_1655401_2414748_n. jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180121_188611991171488_100000680668848_517442_4242 674_n.jpg

Ha I already posted this one, guess my memory is fading...

I guess if you can fit 18x9 +30 you can fit my 18x9 +35 CEs. =)

[prime]

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs051.snc6/168194_1724164556536_1611038793_1642352_7198670_n. jpg




http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180812_1731281734461_1611038793_1655401_2414748_n. jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180121_188611991171488_100000680668848_517442_4242 674_n.jpg



OMG I would love it if my xd9's fit like this! Too bad - I'm playing it safe with my 18x7.5 +48 lol. Little paranoid with fender rolls and paint cracking and rust.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

^ If yours were wider I would have bought them :P

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5293/5481271450_dae0740f55_b.jpg

[CoolColombian]

That looks really good, are those rims from the EVO X?

[stevenma188]

Yes they are.

[prime]

^ If yours were wider I would have bought them :P

Yeah I didn't know much about rims when I bought mine. I kinda conformed to what the general choice was and played it safe... kind of regret it wishing I went wider or lower offset. Perhaps the second set :D

[Dave_The_BMXER]

- 17x9 +44 front. +39 rear with 5mm spacers.
- Fender pulled in front. Fender rolled in rear.
- Stock camber

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5100/5505494362_3d62be660e_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5220/5504849211_02872951f3_b.jpg

[stevenma188]

^That guy is on the forum!

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Is he? I thought it looked familar.

[schmat66]

i love those rims ! ^

[stevenma188]

Here's the guy's members ride thread: http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?25842-dL-s-WoW-3/page3

[dL.]

Hey it's me! I didn't realize there's a thread like this but thanks for posting it up for me :)

dL

[n00bMeiSter]

Not a mazda 3, but pretty sick...

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod%20Chong/shows/SEMA3/IMG_0263.jpg


I'm thinking I might do this, what do you think? lol

[hit26k]

^^ Not really, that's pretty dumb.

[Thrizzl3]

Not a mazda 3, but pretty sick...

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod%20Chong/shows/SEMA3/IMG_0263.jpg



I'm thinking I might do this, what do you think? lol

i personally will flatten your tires to hide your embarrasment.

[thanu31]

^^ Not really, that's pretty dumb.
+ 1...

but those 17x9's are fkin hot

[n00bMeiSter]

+ 1...

but those 17x9's are fkin hot


Yeah

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Lol @ tubbing a fwd car.

[optiklenz13]

how about?

http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac188/esh_9/IMG00114-20110219-1621.jpg

[FLIPDADY]

how about?

http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac188/esh_9/IMG00114-20110219-1621.jpg
Ooh new kicks?

[Kappa]

^^ works are sexy

[Dave_The_BMXER]

+17...

Serious business if true.

[ThucP]

17x9.5 +17 gonna have to do some serious fender work and camber with stretched tires.

[shu5892001]

how about?

http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac188/esh_9/IMG00114-20110219-1621.jpg

:whoa

[Aitch]

how about?

http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac188/esh_9/IMG00114-20110219-1621.jpg

Will be mexi-flush :)

[Dave_The_BMXER]

They could be fit.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5475683243_376437560b_o.jpg

=

18×9.5 + 13

Be a mission though.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Discuss

http://nguminh.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/lowrats-932.jpg
http://nguminh.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/lowrats-700.jpg

[Aitch]

On a white car, it needs to be blended in. On a darker car the bolts and rubber seals wouldn't be so noticeable.

Fronts are ok. Rears don't flow with the fenders, because the fender is nearly vertical at that point. The front fenders are more rounded and the flares make a bit more sense (less tacked on to the lines of the car.

If he cut up his fenders to do this, and isn't planning on making them look better, he threw away a ton of value in the car.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Fenders are indeed cut.

Another pic
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5026/5588093624_0431201630_b.jpg

You can see him cutting here


http://vimeo.com/21741881

[Donutz]

I think it would look better blended in; no black liner, and some white screws. I don't dig the wheels, but this would be great for running crazy wide wheels at the track. I think tigermack is looking for something around 10" wide this year.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Tiger mack you say?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/tigermack/SD2011/11.jpg

[insaini]

Discuss

http://nguminh.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/lowrats-932.jpg
http://nguminh.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/lowrats-700.jpg

looks retarded ....

[midnightfxgt]

Check the vid: Terrible Exhaust tips lol!

[Kappa]

oh i knows 3 that is.. lol i just know from the exhaust though.. thats rockys 3 :)

[biggiesmalls]

thats what i think i thought it was a members ride wasn't going to say anything but dam so many screws and it doesn't even line up right?

[stevenma188]

I really don't understand the trend of shimmey'ed hoods.

[hit26k]

I really don't understand the trend of shimmey'ed hoods.

+1. Whats the reason for this?

I'm sorry, but that car is just hella-ugly.

[jonjon72]

Wow....just wow. What were they thinking? If it were at a car show, I'd prolly just walk by. To each their own I guess.

[Kappa]

its funny how much of an opposite reaction this gets on stance forums haha

[Aitch]

I really don't understand the trend of shimmey'ed hoods.

Supposedly to allow hot air to escape from under the hood.

I think its funny because the base of the windshield is actually a high-pressure area, meaning air is forced under the hood (inefficiently) rather than being extracted.

[midnightfxgt]

Supposedly to allow hot air to escape from under the hood.

I think its funny because the base of the windshield is actually a high-pressure area, meaning air is forced under the hood (inefficiently) rather than being extracted.

Who cares?! Its Mad Crazy Drift Stylez yo! lol

[Migeta22]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5026/5588093624_0431201630_b.jpg

I actually think its pretty sick altho it'd look better if it did blend into the body better. Can Sedans go that low?

[stevenma188]

Of course sedans can go that low =)

[laksman91]

I really don't understand the trend of shimmey'ed hoods.

I told you about this just yesterday!

[stevenma188]

I KNOW!

[The Wolf]

Fenders are indeed cut.

Another pic
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5026/5588093624_0431201630_b.jpg

You can see him cutting here


http://vimeo.com/21741881

I would be into this if it was more functional... Or even if it just LOOKED more functional.

[Hives]

Its different... Not sure how to react.

[6strings]

well, if they want to spend money on that. great... i guess.
l think the grey hatch looked sick.

[mazdathree3]

I like the red hatch but I would like it even more if they didn't put camber on the rear wheels.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

On par with the yellow one IMO:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj9tjuC5o71qabylwo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId =AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1302247704&Signature=%2ByrRAeyERhI7yTM9eXtPKemSWQ4%3D
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/4089/img0113uz.jpg
http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj9tm7Neol1qabylwo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId =AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1302247563&Signature=ZstpWYM0Yl7yFLRCRxXILB7emHo%3D

[GWN]

^amazing. Perfect stance if I've ever seen it

[Mr Wilson]

Wow, that's pretty much perfect.

[laksman91]

lol thats the exact same wheel StevenMa has

[Aitch]

Bang on.

[Thrizzl3]

wow..:drool

[schmat66]

SO BEAUTIFUL

[stevenma188]

Dam the speed3 for having wider front fenders *shakes fist*

[-RJ3-]

Seen a 4 door golf with a similar setup. Black on teal is starting to rub on me *no homo*

[bukjoe]

that thing looks like a Robocop car.... or a really confused Transformer... ?

[Blkoutspd3]

On par with the yellow one IMO:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj9tjuC5o71qabylwo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId =AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1302247704&Signature=%2ByrRAeyERhI7yTM9eXtPKemSWQ4%3D
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/4089/img0113uz.jpg
http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj9tm7Neol1qabylwo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId =AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1302247563&Signature=ZstpWYM0Yl7yFLRCRxXILB7emHo%3D

Im in love with this speed.....Which wheels are those anyways? Im curious which coilovers hes running aswell.

[laksman91]

Im in love with this speed.....Which wheels are those anyways? Im curious which coilovers hes running aswell.

OEM Evo X Enkeis

[bluntman]

I should not have clicked on this thread! :drool

[Egierda]

Note: Car is getting stripped for paint, so it looks a little weird.

I know it's not a Mazda3 buuuuuut.....

...test fit teaser pikchaz
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f62/Egierda/IMG_5462.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f62/Egierda/IMG_5464.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f62/Egierda/IMG_5467.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f62/Egierda/IMG_5468.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f62/Egierda/IMG_5469.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f62/Egierda/IMG_5470.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f62/Egierda/IMG_5472.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f62/Egierda/IMG_5473.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f62/Egierda/IMG_5477.jpg

[insaini]

On par with the yellow one IMO:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj9tjuC5o71qabylwo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId =AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1302247704&Signature=%2ByrRAeyERhI7yTM9eXtPKemSWQ4%3D
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/4089/img0113uz.jpg
http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj9tm7Neol1qabylwo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId =AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1302247563&Signature=ZstpWYM0Yl7yFLRCRxXILB7emHo%3D

back looks off .... needs rear flares

[6strings]

http://vimeo.com/21741881[/QUOTE]

Its a matter of taste.
What is the name of that song?
howcanihazdatsikbeatzyo??

[mazdilla]

Is that the gold key that's used to wind up this toy?

http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy308/whining-devil/cobalt%202/low1.jpg

:chuckle

[Dave_The_BMXER]

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss82/Brendan15/brendan_corksport_NA20039.jpg

WANT.

[schmat66]

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss82/Brendan15/brendan_corksport_NA20039.jpg

WANT.

NEEED

[Aitch]

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss82/Brendan15/brendan_corksport_NA20039.jpg

WANT.

FAP.

[Kappa]

im upset i wont have my star specs this year.... :( i love how flush they are!

[laksman91]

OOOOooooo. Nice, Dunlop Z1 Star Specs (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?53456-Like-New-Dunlop-Star-Specs-225-40-18-lt-20km) ftw!

[Dave_The_BMXER]

http://s2.images.drive2.ru/car.photos/1800/000/000/00d/ffd/88cde5d6a622d7f6-large.jpg
http://s3.images.drive2.ru/car.journal.photos/x1/4400/000/000/2d4/2e7/88cddf7de6c4570c-large.jpg

[Kappa]

love the headlights on the red car but not feeling the hood and bumper lol