2014 Mazda 3

[travajante]

There is another well-known M3 that prowls the autobahns. Thats why I always write down Mz3.

And there's a lazy typist & an admitted hobo hypocrite here, Yatta sir.

[travajante]

Hmmm. Just realized the 86 has a 40hp advantage but can't be faster than the MX5 ND.....which is 200kg leaner. Impressive.👍

[Yatta]

As Colin Chapman of Lotus said: Adding power makes you faster on the straights, Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere.

I've always wanted an MX-5/Miata roadster, but the current ND doesn't appeal to me. I much prefer the NA with the pop-up headlights.

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As Colin Chapman of Lotus said: Adding power makes you faster on the straights, Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere.

I've always wanted an MX-5/Miata roadster, but the current ND doesn't appeal to me. I much prefer the NA with the pop-up headlights.

[travajante]

I've always wanted an MX-5/Miata roadster, but the current ND doesn't appeal to me. I much prefer the NA with the pop-up headlights.

Talking preferences would be like talking religion & politics....
The Miata has been great from the get go...there was just 1 that seemed too happy...& had a hard hat.:D

[travajante]

This just shared.......
A Spankin' Soul Red Speed happily RELOCATED!

This was the GeoManc3rs ex-fave color.

[Geo_S]

This just shared.......
A Spankin' Soul Red Speed happily RELOCATED!

This was the GeoManc3rs ex-fave color.

Haha! Ok. Ok. Silver's my new favorite color now. 😂😂😂

Soul red looks even more gorgeous with that plate relocated to see the beauty of Mz3s front fascia!

[travajante]

Haha! Ok. Ok. Silver's my new favorite color now. 😂😂😂

Soul red looks even more gorgeous with that plate relocated to see the beauty of Mz3s front fascia!

I only see silver like the GeoManc3r..... but I gotta admit that 1 really pops! That Mown3r's obvious OCD care is paying off. He has done nothing but wash, wax & relocate.
Natural beauties, these M3s....we really need not do much.

[travajante]

Even more suspension tweak choices now!
D2 coilies D-MA-04-1 for gen3 out now!
RS Series- D2 Racing

[travajante]

This beauty...happily RELOCATED.

[justdiy]

Sir Travs,

Excellent job on the plate relocator!!!

[drawdee]

This beauty...happily RELOCATED.

Hi bro, I wonder if the plate relocation kit can withstand if drove into a flooded area?

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This beauty...happily RELOCATED.

Hi bro, I wonder if the plate relocation kit can withstand if drove into a flooded area?

[travajante]

Hi bro, I wonder if the plate relocation kit can withstand if drove into a flooded area.

Good question I've been asked a few times.....

Firstly, I respectfully would say, I'd never ever brave floods....Not of having a relocated plate, but of being well too anal & consccious of the permanent & costly damages floods can inflict on cars. We have too many more vital & expensive worries that should take over us when thinking cars vs. floods than the relocator...So, please for you & your cars' sake, steer clear & off those areas.

That said, the kit comes w/ a backer that is bolted on/thru the relocator block & braced around & behind the lower grille. This serves as a good backbone & double protection wall to your front LTO plate & the bumper edge. It's definitely not as delicate as any of our previous DIY experiments w/ the EX41.

It has been well tested vs. aero forces....against hydro & variable current forces? That's so relative to so many varying factors....like direction & speed of current, your car & those around you; duration of force subjection; the flood debris & their possible collisions; & etc, etc....

There's an added advantage the relocator brings aside from making the M3 look more pleasing & proper.....It can serve as savior.....
Think of the relocator as a string around your finger to remind you to save your car from damaging floods.......
Post-flood detailing is costlier than the hobo relocator + the Php450 LTO plate.....how much more if you grow electronic gremlins, engine trouble or bar you,......total flood damage????
We should worry about those more than the plate or the relocator's flood-survival prowess.

Why risk?
Thanks for reiterating the concern, sir.🙏

[travajante]

Sir Travs, Excellent job on the plate relocator!!!

Humble thanks, sir. For Mown3rs, by Mown3rs....

[balongbalong]

Good question I've been asked a few times.....

Firstly, I respectfully would say, I'd never ever brave floods....Not of having a relocated plate, but of being well too anal & consccious of the permanent & costly damages floods can inflict on cars. We have too many more vital & expensive worries that should take over us when thinking cars vs. floods than the relocator...So, please for you & your cars' sake, steer clear & off those areas.

That said, the kit comes w/ a backer that is bolted on/thru the relocator block & braced around & behind the lower grille. This serves as a good backbone & double protection wall to your front LTO plate & the bumper edge. It's definitely not as delicate as any of our previous DIY experiments w/ the EX41.

It has been well tested vs. aero forces....against hydro & variable current forces? That's so relative to so many varying factors....like direction & speed of current, your car & those around you; duration of force subjection; the flood debris & their possible collisions; & etc, etc....

Think of the relocator as a string around your finger to remind you to save your car from damaging floods.......
Post-flood detailing is costlier than the hobo relocator & the Php450 LTO plate.....how much more if you grow electronic gremlins, engine trouble or bar you,......total flood damage????
We should worry about those more than the plate or the relocator's flood-survival prowess.

Why risk?

totally agree

what's the max speed tested? out of curiosity?

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Good question I've been asked a few times.....

Firstly, I respectfully would say, I'd never ever brave floods....Not of having a relocated plate, but of being well too anal & consccious of the permanent & costly damages floods can inflict on cars. We have too many more vital & expensive worries that should take over us when thinking cars vs. floods than the relocator...So, please for you & your cars' sake, steer clear & off those areas.

That said, the kit comes w/ a backer that is bolted on/thru the relocator block & braced around & behind the lower grille. This serves as a good backbone & double protection wall to your front LTO plate & the bumper edge. It's definitely not as delicate as any of our previous DIY experiments w/ the EX41.

It has been well tested vs. aero forces....against hydro & variable current forces? That's so relative to so many varying factors....like direction & speed of current, your car & those around you; duration of force subjection; the flood debris & their possible collisions; & etc, etc....

Think of the relocator as a string around your finger to remind you to save your car from damaging floods.......
Post-flood detailing is costlier than the hobo relocator & the Php450 LTO plate.....how much more if you grow electronic gremlins, engine trouble or bar you,......total flood damage????
We should worry about those more than the plate or the relocator's flood-survival prowess.

Why risk?

totally agree

what's the max speed tested? out of curiosity?

[travajante]

totally agree
what's the max speed tested? out of curiosity?

Thanks, sir.
Please don't mistake the aero as wind tunnel testing.Haha...Just some long term real conditions driving, sir.....
My prototype kit has kept my hobo company for a lil over a year & more than 15k km of countless scenic routes; mountain twisties; provincial straights; summer sunshine; downpour of lions & wolves; & speeds the hobo & roads here can allow together.
There has been no sign of aging nor wear. Still looking like day 1 here.

[balongbalong]

Thanks, sir.
Please don't mistake the aero as wind tunnel testing.Haha...Just some long term real conditions driving, sir.....
My prototype kit has kept my hobo company for a lil over a year & more than 15k km of countless scenic routes; mountain twisties; provincial straights; summer sunshine; downpour of lions & wolves; & speeds the hobo & roads here can allow together.
There has been no sign of aging nor wear. Still looking like day 1 here.

di bale di ka ma incriminate, ok lang sabihin mo yun max speed na nagawa mo

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Thanks, sir.
Please don't mistake the aero as wind tunnel testing.Haha...Just some long term real conditions driving, sir.....
My prototype kit has kept my hobo company for a lil over a year & more than 15k km of countless scenic routes; mountain twisties; provincial straights; summer sunshine; downpour of lions & wolves; & speeds the hobo & roads here can allow together.
There has been no sign of aging nor wear. Still looking like day 1 here.

di bale di ka ma incriminate, ok lang sabihin mo yun max speed na nagawa mo

[travajante]

di bale di ka ma incriminate, ok lang sabihin mo yun max speed na nagawa mo

Hahaha..,& bring this thread back to which does beyond 200 & which doesn't?
Let's just say the lead foot is used responsibly & when called for....thing is, mine is just a hobo hypocrite, sir.

[travajante]

Look what BBR UK has done for their 3 variants of M3 2.0Sky(120 PS, 145PS, 165PS)....

Pretty linear gains like the better priced custom remote OVT, which BBR isn't.
The latter also offers exhaust systems & sport springs.
For those looking into tunes, yes, there are piggyback systems out there, linear torque curves have been evasive so far. Pretty sure that will eventually be achieved.

[Yatta]

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"ah ganun ba...?"
sige, this is the last time you guys will see this car for pms.. void warranty pala... and my next buy will be from the competition across the street.."

we have to vote with what counts the most.. the pocketbook.

Maybe that kind of threat will work for Toyota or other manufacturer whose dealerships earn a significant chunk from the regular PMS. But Mazda/Berjaya Phils. offers Yojin3 and couple with their reluctance to offer discounts. Ikaw ang talo. Best deal I finagled from Toyota Commonwealth was a P30k discount on the Altis which is roughly the same price as a Mazda 3. Now assuming same mileage warranties and costs of casa PMS, at say P5k per PMS, you spend about the same P30k for the next 60,000km. So I don't think Berjayas pocketbook loses here.

[Walter]

If you were brave enough to wade through a flood, the plate number would be the last thing to worry about.