[MS3MB]

Just picked up my brand new MS3 its a 08 pearl white had about 200ish miles when I drove it out of the lot. Here are some picture I have some ideas what I want to do for it but I would appreciate your thought about cosmetic and performance upgrades.

 

[durrtyd]

congrats man, that's a slick ride

definitely get that thing tinted (which reminds me need to do mine)

 

[MS3MB]

ya that will most likely be my first cosmetic mod how much does a usually tint cost and what is a good percentage if i dont want to be pulled over frequently

 

[speedythree]

Take the side moldings off, debadge the rear,leave only the flying m's. To keep it simple get an SRI, Street Unit testpipe and HKS cat back. Sounds great at WOT but dosent annoy you while cruising.

 

[durrtyd]

I'm in Greenville, SC and I know some of the shops around here charge around $250 (I'm guessing, last figure I heard from a buddy) to do a decent tint job.

Since you're in OR the law says 35% visible...most people go 20% which is pretty dark. I'm probably going with 30%. But here, check these threads out

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=122433.0

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=123758.0

 

[MS3MB]

thanks for info ya right now im debating doing 20% or 35% just so I dont get pulled over cuz in West Linn the cops here pull you over for no reason its stupid cant wait til next year when i leave.

 

[NoRegrets]

welcome to the forums!

she's a beaut. treat her well and i'm sure she will return the favor.

 

[Th3yCa11meC]

Congratulations on your purchase!! CWP FTW!!!!
I would get tint first, it looks badass against the white.

 

[MS3MB]

ya I love my car i wouldnt trade it for anything in the world already beat a gti by about a bus length from 20-100

Im thinking about removing the side moldings this weekend. I heard just strat it with a fishing line then slowly move your way down by pulling it off. Also if it isnt warm outside should I warm it up with a blow dryer or something before I start.

 

[icspots]

Congrats and welcome. For my stock new member suggestions: get a third key (see the sticky at the top of this forum) and replace/augment the horn.