Quick and Easy MAZDA 3 Build - PT1 (Pimp My Mazda 3)

We do a pimp my ride style transformation on a 2014 Mazda 3 using the following parts:

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[mondomoleno.]

Mazda3 is a really underrated car. Glad to see you guys giving it some love! These kinds of builds are great because a lot of younger people have them as a first car, they see something like this, and suddenly they get into the hobby because they never realised that "normal" cars can be just as much fun as their more dedicated friend's Civic Si/BRZ/etc.

[manuellopezej]

This is what I'm talking about I really enjoy these kind of builds

[neje]

"Its kinda skinny and long. Idk what mooses preference in knob size is"

[michaelallen]

"Trim the hedges and the tree stands taller"

"2x4's, mannequins, whatever he wants!" Lmao. Some quality lines in this video hahaha.

[ishannage]

As a 3rd gen 6 spd mazda 3 owner, i cannot explain how happy I am to see this video!!

[claymartin]

So glad you guys are doing this. These 3's are really underrated.

[Fenrir]

Love these types of videos. Regarding the LED lights it's important for people to buy the same size and location of the LED as the reflector housing was designed to reflect light a certain way. If you buy a LED replacement that is too long or too short or has the LED's in the wrong spot your headlight performance will be poor.

[dil]

I adore my '17 Mazda 3. The suspension setup on them is really excellent for spirited street driving without beating you up over nasty pavement. It's the perfect compliment to my Miata.

[DanoFSmith-yctg]

I usually only like 80’s and 90’s VW’s, BMW’s and Benz’s, but for whatever reason I’ve always loved the look of this generation Mazda 3 hatch! They just look sharp and smart, without going overboard with the styling like a lot of current econo cars are trying to do. (Juke, CH-v, civic etc)

[Dreamweaver]

As a Mazda 3 owner, this video is a nice surprise! Mine is a 2018 sedan with the 2.0L manual (same engine from the ND1). I've replaced the steelies with 2008 MX-5 17"x7" wheels, summer tires, tein lowering springs, and a different shift knob. While the car was fun for what it is stock, now my 3 is a great alternative to my Miata. It handles great for fwd, shifting is fun, the engine feels potent, it feels light on its feet, and it no doubt has the Mazda spirit.

[Thefunwayhome]

I love these series. I could absolutely see someone doing this stuff for a daily. It's great to see how this stuff goes.

[chadsummy]

So glad you guys are back!! Some things I noticed that you guys don’t do that a lot of other channels do that helps low and continuity in the video:

1. When you finish a job preface what you are going to do next After every job. Like “Now that that we’ve finished installing the Front lip let’s move up above it and see what we have make the front of this car look even sweeter” OR “now that we’ve finished the front lip let’s move on to taking care of that chrome on the grill”
You guys do it but not consistently and I causes some abrupt transitions.

2. Would you consider some background music, it would help unify the whole video and fills in those quiet moments where there is nothing to say like when drilling a hole.

Great respect keep up the good work!

[Planexpert]

If you've got the time to get the parts delivered, I cannot recommend Corksport's short shifter and billet aluminum shift linkage bushings enough. I've got them in my 2018 Mazda 3, and it's the best purchase I've ever made. Incredibly positive shift feel, and I no longer bang into the gate on my way to fifth gear. Relatively inexpensive, only takes about an hour to install, and it completely changes the driving experience.

[HDmanzano]

I miss my 17 6MT Mazda 3 hatch. Honestly, SUCH a great mix of fun, practical, and economical. Truly a gym of a vehicle.

[Usera]

I love that ad placement. Always going hot with the placements. One of the channels I never skip 😂

[affenjunge]

The grill chrome is considerably easier to black out if you remove the bumper and remove the chrome piece. I dipped mine and did it both in-place and off-car(deer took exception to my mazda), doing the extra work to remove it made the job easier and the results better. I am used to pulling bumpers so it took me less time to remove than to mask.

[aliefdrumline]

My 16' Mazda 6 has been a really awesome daily. Ive done alot of what Id call tasteful mods. The 6mt is actually great. My list is actually pretty decent and thats all what I considered simple. Looking foward to this series!

[zackthomas]

I’ve these cars as soon as I found out about them. I’m glad you’re putting exposure on this!

[meatyyt]

I love and admire how honest you are when you realize a mod isn’t turning out how you’d like, what to stay away from, and what to go for in terms of mods

[TypeSC]

Love this series! I don't even own a Mazda, but there's just something so gratifying about seeing something come together quickly. Definitely feels like a throwback to the Modified days!