I know there are probably 100 threads like this already so sorry in advance lol.
After 3 years driving my 2010 mazda3 I finally upgraded to the ms3, 2013 pearl white. Any advice for these cars? What mods are worth getting into without voiding my warranty?
Congratulations. Can't give much advice regarding the Speed3's, but IMHO modding under warranty is kinda variable. If your service department is dicky, they could try to hose you for anything mechanical. On the other hand, they may be okay. At your own risk I guess is what I'm saying.
On the other hand, as long as the work is done right (ie professionally, whether by a pro or by you) I can't see you having any issue with appearance mods and audio work. Sure if you short out a PJB or burn up a wiring harness, they're going to point the finger at anything electrical you've done (rightly so, that's where I'd start, and I used to work as a mechanic) but your engine, gearbox, and AC would be above reproach and those are THE items you want covered under warranty due to the cost.
Thanks, I was thinking about doing a Cobb SRI and corksport catback exhaust then cosmetic mods, maybe angel eyes, upgrade rims and tires, coil overs and so on...
I think you might need a hpfp just to be on the safe side. I mean it won't hurt especially if you keep modding... be smart if you need to take the car back to the dealer throw the stock parts back on it. I mean exhaust sounds ok... pretty sure they won't give you shit for it.
Hold the steering wheel, cause torque steer is a bitch. LOL. at times.
warm your car up before going into boost.
keep out of boost under 3k rpm
But nice choice on the color haha, I have a 2008.5 gen1 ms3.
p.s. counter strike took my life over middle school and high school! ahha
I honestly cant imagine why you would need a HPFP from just doing an intake. It sucks the same amount of air really as the stock one, just sounds way better.
I really cant see you needing one with an exhaust either. Its just tubing. I'm no expert though on Gen2s and i've had a few beers lol
Yeah but i mean putting in a SRI isn't exactly a real performance upgrade that requires more gas than normal lol. I think somebody screwed up somewhere and then spread a rumor. That's just my .02 tho.
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