A Humble 2010 Mazda 3 - First Car, First Time Modder

[Josh84]

Hi guys

Been reading quite a few threads on here and decided I should start my own. I've focused mostly on simple (and hopefully tasteful) exterior mods this year and might add more performance mods the following months.

Mods

Exterior
(1) Custom Painted Eyelids
(2) Custom Front,Side,Rear Lip Kit
(3) Hexis Gloss Vinyl Roof Wrap
(4) LED Brake Lights
(5) Carbon Fibre Side Mirrors (Installing next week)
(6) BlueVision Headlights

Interior
(1) Complete Corksport Led Interior/Exterior Lights
(2) 2-DIN Alpine Sound System

Handling
(1) 18" Advanti Almera Wheels
(2) Ultra Maxxis Tyres
(3) Adjustable Pedders Suspension
(4) Front and Rear Adjustable Cambers


Attached some pictures. Comments welcome!

[onajetski]

that looks really good. not to shabby for a first car. love the front lip also, keep it up

[Josh84]

Thanks for the compliment. Will be wrapping the lip kit in carbon fibre vinyl soon.

[DC5 Nick]

Nice car man...Love the rims and height of your car. It suits very well. Tasty.....

Your front lip is black, why carbon fibre it?

[MRTIIDA]

Very Nice mate! Nice mods and a great car

[Josh84]

Thanks for the comments guys. Good to know that I've not gone too wrong with mods. I wanted to go for a subtle but sleek look.

@DC5 Nick I had an extra roll of 3m dinoc carbon fibre and I thought wrapping the front lip would mask a few minor (but visible) stone chips, especially down the driveway. I might be wrong though.

[Josh84]

Considering if I should get Lamin-x yellow tint for the fog lights. Anyone here have them on silver cars?

Not sure if it would suit. Tried photoshopping it but it didn't turn out well. lol A google search seems to suggest that most people who tint their fog lights have darker coloured cars.

Here is a picture of my car's front.


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[jmacman12]

Hi Josh, welcome to the forums!

Funny coincidence but my names also Josh and I also have a Mazda 3.

Weird

I have yellow tints on my foggies, I'll show you a pic or two when I get a sec but I'd definitely do it either way. Enriches visibility in the rain and looks maad. I'd just grab eBay tints though, sooo much cheaper

[Josh84]

Haha yeah that is a coincidence! Checked eBay and might get the pre cut ones. A pic would be great.
Hopefully yellow tinted fogs are road legal in Victoria. lol

[jmacman12]

If you search the forums hard enough you'll find a topic regarding selective yellow and it's added safety benefits so I don't see why it would be!

I took this pic this evening for you, it might be crappy quality considering I'm on my phone but if you also want a daytime photo let me know!!

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The HID's drown them out but I'm going to upgrade the bulbs when I have some pocket change so that they stand out more!

[Josh84]

Thanks! Your car looks really sleek! Might order them today from ebay. Really looks good with the hids.

[Josh84]

Carbon fibre wrapped side mirrors

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[TOMMY]

Carbon fibre wrapped side mirrors

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^Nice touch^ Looking forward to moar updates!!!

[tateevans]

Hey mate the Mazda looks sweet. What you've got planned sounds awesome, will be a tidy car. I've got an 06 Mazda 3 NEO, also a first car, check my thread if you like.

[Josh84]

Thanks mate. Nice to see a few mazdas on here. Will check out your thread!