2014 Mazda 3

[turmsy]

Grats!!!! My smile? it's now an everlasting grin...the new car smell? has unfortunately worn off on mine.Haha...
Share us your plans from the list on page346...and, if you're relocating, hope the grille wasn't drilled!

Can't stop grinning esp on curved downhills as of now done with the 3m tub shower thread. Planning next on your relocator. Maybe oem 18s too.

[justdiy]

Can't stop grinning esp on curved downhills as of now done with the 3m tub shower thread. Planning next on your relocator. Maybe oem 18s too.

Sir turmsy, is this the 3m cover for interior parts? The one posted by sir travs like this?

[turmsy]

Sir turmsy, is this the 3m cover for interior parts? The one posted by sir travs like this?

Affirmative sir

[justdiy]

Affirmative sir

Can you post some pics with the results? I'm wondering if they'll look ugly.. :/

[markisverygood]

Hello sirs, is there any way i can join the fb group without showing a photo on facebook? Im not kinda the guy who posts such things on social media, though if required when messaging privately, ill do so. I also have a friend who is a member there and he can vouch for me.

[travajante]

Can't stop grinning esp on curved downhills as of now done with the 3m tub shower thread. Planning next on your relocator. Maybe oem 18s too.

Ahhhh, a minimalist aiming for max impact!!!!......
But you know you can't just stop there, right?😁
A blessed weekemd, y'all!!!
An even better 1 to our new Mown3rs who just took delivery!!!! Grats!!!

[Hot Hatch]

Thanks to bro travajante, Manskee, Geo, and Phil Alvendria of APP Autowheel!
-- Stock 16s to 18s (Rota Titan + Bridgestone Potenza RE002)
-- 205/60 to 245/40
-- 33.5 kgs to 25.3 kgs (with weights pa)
-- Mind blown by the improvements: Cornering, stability on straights, acceleration, lightness (shaved about 33 kgs), tire noise, wet hydroplaning, steering feedback, looks!
--- 18s ride comfort is still good like stock 16s except on humps where it crashes a bit more but still okay.

And just like our M3S, this is value for money! =)

[aRTie]

-- Mind blown by the improvements: Cornering, stability on straights, acceleration, lightness (shaved about 33 kgs), tire noise, wet hydroplaning, steering

could this be due to better set of tires?

correct me if i'm wrong but i've read somewhere that wider tires are more prone to hydro-planing.
If you felt improvement even when going wider then bridgestones may be better in handling wet surface than the stock toyo(?)

malapit na rin kasi akong magpalit and currently looking for good tire replacement

also, if it is not too much to ask, may i know how much yung total damage sa titan + potenza?

thanks sir!

[travajante]

Lower unsprung rotational weight=More felt horses, better braking, handling!👍

[Hot Hatch]

could this be due to better set of tires?

correct me if i'm wrong but i've read somewhere that wider tires are more prone to hydro-planing.
If you felt improvement even when going wider then bridgestones may be better in handling wet surface than the stock toyo(?)

malapit na rin kasi akong magpalit and currently looking for good tire replacement

also, if it is not too much to ask, may i know how much yung total damage sa titan + potenza?

thanks sir!

Bridgestone Potenza RE002 is a race tire designed for wet condition.

[aRTie]

Bridgestone Potenza RE002 is a race tire designed for wet condition.

noted and thanks sir, sorry i did not know
have always used energy efficient/ comfort tires (xm1, gr80, etc.)

[acespino2000]

Is it possible to use 225/40/18 instead of the 245/40? If width is 8.5 will there be any tire stretch thats dangerous?

[red_one]

Is it possible to use 225/40/18 instead of the 245/40? If width is 8.5 will there be any tire stretch thats dangerous?

Still safe as it is within range.

225/40R18
fit from 7.5" to 9.0" rim width
standard 8.0" rim width

245/40R18
fit from 8.0" to 9.5" rim width
standard 8.5" rim width

Wheel/Rim Size Calculator - Shows acceptable rim width range for the tyre size

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Is it possible to use 225/40/18 instead of the 245/40? If width is 8.5 will there be any tire stretch thats dangerous?

Still safe as it is within range.

225/40R18
fit from 7.5" to 9.0" rim width
standard 8.0" rim width

245/40R18
fit from 8.0" to 9.5" rim width
standard 8.5" rim width

Wheel/Rim Size Calculator - Shows acceptable rim width range for the tyre size

[turmsy]

Saw a gray m3 entering our village and we greeted each other with the potpot horn. His plate was relocated too. Nice one!

[travajante]

Thanks to bro travajante, Manskee, Geo, and Phil Alvendria of APP Autowheel!
-- Stock 16s to 18s (Rota Titan + Bridgestone Potenza RE002)
-- 205/60 to 245/40
-- 33.5 kgs to 25.3 kgs (with weights pa)
-- Mind blown by the improvements: Cornering, stability on straights, acceleration, lightness (shaved about 33 kgs), tire noise, wet hydroplaning, steering feedback, looks!
--- 18s ride comfort is still good like stock 16s except on humps where it crashes a bit more but still okay.

And just like our M3S, this is value for money! =)

All the above are FACTs made even more truthful by the RingKing!!!!
A mod worth every penny!!!!
Grats,brothah!!!!

[Hot Hatch]

*aRTie, I think price is not allowed in this forum, please contact Phil Alvendria at 024142097, 022118239.

[aRTie]

*aRTie, I think price is not allowed in this forum, please contact Phil Alvendria at 024142097, 022118239.

thanks for the contact info sir.

[travajante]

Can you post some pics with the results? I'm wondering if they'll look ugly.. :/

They're stealth & effectively protective!

[justdiy]

They're stealth & effectively protective!

Did you also put some on the plastic parts in the interior, good sir?

[travajante]

Did you also put some on the plastic parts in the interior, good sir?

Yup, those 2 long strips side by side on the black plastic panel too stealth?