2014 Mazda 3

[Hot Hatch!]

I want this grill!!!! How much?

Around 4500 Php vinrem if I am not mistaken.

[Hot Hatch!]

Closer look.

[boomshine]

Closer look.

I have seen a m3 with this grill passed by pasig deped maybe around december, tulo laway ko hehehe ang ganda

[travajante]

I have seen a m3 with this grill passed by pasig deped maybe around december, tulo laway ko hehehe ang ganda

Order from ModFath3r Gilbert. You'll have to paint match the top fascia to your M3 color, boomshine sir
The grille would look much better less see thru w/ a secondary layer of mesh ziptied behind. You can find these in auto parts stores.

[Hot Hatch!]

Order from ModFath3r Gilbert. You'll have to paint match the top fascia to your M3 color, boomshine sir
The grille would look much better less see thru w/ a secondary layer of mesh ziptied behind. You can find these in auto parts stores.

Yes, the top fascia and the grille come in matte black. I had mine painted body color and gloss black, respectively.

[Hot Hatch!]

I have seen a m3 with this grill passed by pasig deped maybe around december, tulo laway ko hehehe ang ganda

Thanks boomshine. I roam around Ortigas a lot, siguro si Paul or ako yun to or from Capitol Commons. =)

[Yatta]

Even with the simple lowering springs you still need to change the shocks to at least shorter struts. Otherwise "tukod" ang aabutin mo.

[travajante]

Even with the simple lowering springs you still need to change the shocks to at least shorter struts. Otherwise "tukod" ang aabutin mo.

The HTech drop is mild, Yatta sir. Shortened bumpstops will retain suspension travel. The STechs are a different story. We're not talking generalizations here. Guess, luck has been on my side so far. I hope it won't run out. Struts on my other car survived me beyond 80k kms on mild drop springs & correspondingly cut stops. That's pretty much how far they go....relative to use & abuse, of course.

[Yatta]

You can use the stock or oem shocks but like I said may tukod dahil hindi na gaano makakagalaw or play yung shocks like in the longer stock springs. This is what makes the ride harsh or tagtag. Not to mention shortened life of the shockmounts. Kaya kung may pera naman coilovers are best. Lowering springs with oem shocks are ok if the roads are good. But for Philippine conditions, expect a harsh ride and more frequent maintenance. Been there done that, compromise talaga.

[travajante]

You can use the stock or oem shocks but like I said may tukod dahil hindi na gaano makakagalaw or play yung shocks like in the longer stock springs. This is what makes the ride harsh or tagtag. Not to mention shortened life of the shockmounts. Kaya kung may pera naman coilovers are best. Lowering springs with oem shocks are ok if the roads are good. But for Philippine conditions, expect a harsh ride and more frequent maintenance. Been there done that, compromise talaga.

Please share what springs & what car, Yatta sir. These are variables we all have to look into. Springs, their type, rates, & drop vary from brand/model/make. On the 3, Tein never even came out w/ STechs.
We're sharing 1st hand M3 applications here. Your inputs, though known, are much appreciated, Yatta sir. Regret that you've seen trauma while others haven't.

[Yatta]

Eibach springs + KYB shocks in a CB Lancer. The ride is ok on nice flat asphalts but once you hit uneven roads... You can tell there is little play in the shocks because there is a rust line where the shaft remains exposed and the exposed shaft is long. Inspecting the older stock shocks used with the Oem springs shows the rust line to be much higher indicating the shaft has a longer play. There are DIY coilover kit tutorials on the web and youtube to get around the problem (search DIY coilovers for 86, Corollas and Locost Sevens) of shortened struts.

[travajante]

Eibach springs + KYB shocks in a CB Lancer. The ride is ok on nice flat asphalts but once you hit uneven roads... You can tell there is little play in the shocks because there is a rust line where the shaft remains exposed and the exposed shaft is long. Inspecting the older stock shocks used with the Oem springs shows the rust line to be much higher indicating the shaft has a longer play. There are DIY coilover kit tutorials on the web and youtube to get around the problem (search DIY coilovers for 86, Corollas and Locost Sevens) of shortened struts.

Eibach Prokit or Sportline? The former is generally designed for stock struts....Eibach also did not make Sportlines available for the gen3 M3.
Lowering springs are shorter...the rust lines would naturally vary. By how much...that matters. You can't expect the same travel, hence the need to shorten bumpstops equal or beyond the drop. Otherwise you'll be riding on bumpstops...the strut/strutmount-damaging condition you refer to as tukod.
Coilovers are DIYable, I even prefer such or at least be involved in the install....but vinrem is based in China. He'd have to rely on wrenches or the distributor there. Might not be as convenient as we're all accustomed to locally.

[Hot Hatch!]

Sorry for flooding guys matagal inactive e. =)

[travajante]

Sorry for flooding guys matagal inactive e. =)

Your flooding presence needed here, King....Apologies...NOT.
AwesoM3 pic!!!!👌👍👊💪

[chiezee]

After turning off the engine habang nagshshutdown ang infotainment system pag sinabay ko pag bukas ng pinto may weird n sound na maririnig. Need ba muna mag shutdown muna infotainment before opening the door?

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[Yatta]

After turning off the engine habang nagshshutdown ang infotainment system pag sinabay ko pag bukas ng pinto may weird n sound na maririnig. Need ba muna mag shutdown muna infotainment before opening the door?

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Like a clicking or shutting sound? Does your 3 have the HUD? I think thats the HUD closing. My 2 has the same sound.

[chiezee]

Siguro sir sa hud nga. But the sound is heard after i open the door. Ill try to observe again tomorrow. Thanks

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[vinrem]

Siguro sir sa hud nga. But the sound is heard after i open the door. Ill try to observe again tomorrow. Thanks

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Sir, normal lng yata yan, I also heard it after I turned off the ignition and open the door, parang may nag shutdown sa loob ng dashboard, tama ba?

[chiezee]

Sir, normal lng yata yan, I also heard it after I turned off the ignition and open the door, parang may nag shutdown sa loob ng dashboard, tama ba?

Yup mukhang normal lang nga sir vinrem. Di lang ko sanay kasi pag bukas pinto at aalis na may tumutunog na parang ayaw ako paalisin, na baka may nakalimutan akong i off hehe.

Currently at 800+ odo, overall sobrang satisfied ako sa ride natin yung ride comfort is not a big deal naman comfortable naman mga passengers ko.😊 Cguro sa maseselan lang talaga nakakapansin na medyo matagtag ang mz3. Basta dahan dahan lang sa lubak hehe.

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[travajante]

Yup mukhang normal lang nga sir vinrem. Di lang ko sanay kasi pag bukas pinto at aalis na may tumutunog na parang ayaw ako paalisin, na baka may nakalimutan akong i off hehe.

Currently at 800+ odo, overall sobrang satisfied ako sa ride natin yung ride comfort is not a big deal naman comfortable naman mga passengers ko.😊 Cguro sa maseselan lang talaga nakakapansin na medyo matagtag ang mz3. Basta dahan dahan lang sa lubak hehe.

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If it's any consolation, chiezee sir, the ride & drive mimic much the bimmer behavior. Premium sans the cost.