Velez3Sport Build Thread

Velez3Sport · Dec 16, 2012

So i think it's about that time i finally FIND time to make a build thread...
Ill upload pics later. But ill throw the details in now.

This was suggested to me by a coworker.
So if you would like to donate $1 click the buttom below. Donations over $1 are not accepted, but i can't stop you from doing it over and over.

This donation is for a 2.3L DISI MZR swapped in a Sedan. All labor will be done by me, Pictures and possible DIY may be in order.

Vehicle Make/ Model: Mazda 3 i sport / Mazda Axela BL
Year: 2012

Engine and Suspension Performance Modifications:

Corksport SRI
Corksport Exhaust w/ Racepipe & High flow Cat
Corksport Front Strut Bar
Corksport Rear Sway
Eibach Sportline kit Lowering springs
Corksport SRI Air Box
Corksport Mid-Chasis brace
Corksport Oil Catch Can
Corksport Front Sway Bar
Corksport Front Adjustable Swaybar End Links
Corksport Mazda 3 Race Rear Motor Mount (70dm)
Corksport Mazdaspeed 3 Big Brake Caliper Kit
Stoptech Front Slotted Rotor Set

Interior modifications:

Full LED Interior conversion
Mazda Seatbelt covers
Upgraded OEM MS Tweeters
Upgraded OEM MS Pedals
Custom Metallic Silver Door panels

Exterior modifications

MazdaSpeed3 Alloy Wheels
Corksport Mud Flaps
Corksport LED Engine Bay Lighting
Corksport LED 3rd Brake Light
Corksport LED Rear Bumper Lights
AutoExe Front Bumper Cover [R.I.P]
Window Visors OEM (Canada)
OEM 2010-2011 Mazda 3 Fog Lights Removed because of 2012 Bumper
Painted Rear window spoiler
Painted rear OEM Spoiler
Kensun 6000K H11 Low Beams
3000K 9006 Fog Lamps w/ Yellow Overlays Removed because of 2012 Bumper
Full LED Exterior conversion
15% Tinting all around

Future Mods:

Knight Sports Bumper
Corksport Underbody 4-Brace set ($249.00)
Corksport Aluminum Skidplate ($249.00)
Corksport Rear adjustable Swaybar Endlinks ($99.00)
Sparco L999 Steering wheel ($279.00)
Sparco R505 Racing Seats ($699.00) Each
Sparco 2 INCH 4PT SNAP-IN Seat Belt Harness

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Installed my Adustable Rear Sway Bar From CorkSport

Adding another one to the list.
This one is for "Sun Shine State" not being visible at the bottom of my license plate.

Under "I love driving slow" it says sunshine state. supposedly that has to be visible. I only get Tickets in MY city. no other city comes up with this BS..

Got my Window Visors, Finally....

Got my AE Bumper Painted and my side Skirts, Just need to finish the bumper with the Black lip than pick them up and put them on.

Installed AE Front.

So i went to the Shop Thursday... I was there for like 11 hours i think. Didn't get everything done since half the time the other 2 ppl i went with were bullshitting... Our shop is connected to a Hobby store so they went n played with those RC cars that go like 60+ mph and some rc trucks to go off road with. I sat there and worked though.

02/07/2013
Here some pics of the day.
Just pulling the cars in...

Lifted and removed tail lights so i can install rear bumper LED lights

Installed CorkSport Air Box

Removed Mud Flaps and other bolts to install Side Skirts.

Took a little longer than i expected but i eventually got the rear bumper off

Wired the LED lights to the license plate light

Slid under the car and installed mid chasis brace in about 18 seconds.

I took off the cover and thought id paint it. Ill take another pic later on how it looks on the car

Since i took off the mud flaps i thought id wipe the front ones real quick and put a sticker on them

THE NEXT DAY...

Ordered Fog Light set from OEMMAZDAPARTS.COM
They didn't have them in stock so i'm still waiting for them to stock up and ship. Im estimating 2 week at most..

Monday, February 18th, 2013 Update

Fogs have come in the mail, Will update with pictures ASAP.
Delivered On: Monday, 02/18/2013 at 10:56 A.M.
Left At: Front Door

Friday, February 22nd, 2013 Update

Bought a set of Speed 3 wheels w/ Donlop Tires for $500

Friday, March 8th, 2013 Update

Finally installed Fog Lights

Friday, March 18th, 2013 Update

I need to do a real photoshoot, a friend of mine took this as i was pulling out. Looked like a good shot

Received Demon Halos from LightWurkz

Tested them, Bright AF

This pictures does not show how truly bright the halos are

Thursday, March 28th, 2013 Update
Small Quick photoshoot.

Thursday, April 25th, 2013 A Slightly productive day

HIDs Came in

Installing Kensun HIDs in the MS3

This is Keiko!

Painting my Fog Lamp Inserts, getting rid of the Plasti Dip & taking a break while the coats dry

The outcome

Sunday, July 21st, 2013 Picture Update

Saturday, September 28th, 2013 Update
Hood Strut Lift Kit by Corksport Installed And Sneak Peak into Bake and painted Headlight

Saturday, December 21st, 2013 Update
Corksport Sway Bar Endlinks Installed

Corksport Front Sway Bar Installed

Corksport RMM Installed

Corksport BBK Installed

Saturday, February 8th, 2014 Update
Installed OEM fogs on OEM bumper

Modified and Installed STI V Limited LIP

Black Roof Wrap

Slammed A La Carte

Did interior door panels Metallic Silver, matching the door handles and other silver interior pieces

ALSO, As for an update on the MS3.
Corksport Short shifter & Bushings installed
Kensun HIDs installed
Corksport stubby antenna installed
Stage II Corksport Intake (w/ TIP)
TurboSmart DualPort full recirc
OEM Mazda Visors
Corksport RMM

If you want look at my instagram for pictures as well.

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3i2011 · Dec 16, 2012

Why do you need all the bracing? If you're going with airbags you're obviously not racing so I see no point.

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Crespo · Dec 16, 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NW--PMTZoMw#!

Crespo · Dec 16, 2012

Nice mod list and future plans! Def need some pics as you add everything to show your progression.

mazdaspeedmyk · Dec 16, 2012

That's a good list of mods. And Casey, the bracing is for some good ol' hard core parking in the garage. I should know, I have nearly all those braces on the Speed and it handles like a dream in any parking space.

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3i2011 · Dec 16, 2012

Lol at least you're honest. And it's fun to mod stuff haha

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Velez3Sport · Dec 16, 2012

If you pay the right amount of money for PERFORMANCE air bag suspension, you can race with them. like the video the guy posted up. But thats just one reason. i want bags for the aggression. n the bracing is just for the better handling. i dont brake on turns...

hyjnx · Dec 16, 2012

your supposed to brake before the turn and accel out. atleast thats how proper racers do it

Velez3Sport · Dec 16, 2012

Im not a racer, im a mazda 3. n im not talking about on the track. im talking about in the streets.
But i know. Thats just how i drive. My suspension is stiff so i can do it like that.

3i2011 · Dec 16, 2012

It depends on the turn but generally yes, that's how to do it.

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Velez3Sport · Dec 16, 2012

Added more pictures. Those are up to date mostly.

kryptik · Dec 18, 2012

Good job so far man! Love the look of the Autoexe bumper! I was contemplating on getting one but because I'm so low ill end up f*kin it up lol

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Velez3Sport · Dec 19, 2012

Im about the same low as you i think. Just got to be careful.
& i like your headlights. Did them yourself?

Velez3Sport · Jan 6, 2013

Installed My rear sway bar yesterday. Updated pictures.

Velez3Sport · Jan 7, 2013

Installed my Adustable Rear Sway Bar From CorkSport

Gotcamber · Jan 7, 2013

Hey velez the air lift performance product is absolutely amazing... if you were closer to me I would let you give my BMW a whirl.... it so unbelievably mind boggling at the quality. But the price of 4K is out of my price range with my current build on my MS3.... Wish you the best it will be well worth the money.

Velez3Sport · Jan 7, 2013

For your BMW, which manufacture do you have with the air lift?
N throw some pics my way

Gotcamber · Jan 7, 2013

Air Lift Performance they have really nice performance bags that are so well worth the money. If you ever make it to the northwest let me know you can take it for a spin.... pm me with your number and ill text you some photos. For whatever reason my phone isn't sending emails at the moment.

Velez3Sport · Jan 16, 2013

Ordered a few new parts, Stay tuned for pictures and possibly installation videos.

Vicarious Chair · Jan 16, 2013

Goddangit, paint that bumper!

3i2011 · Jan 16, 2013

yeah stop buying shit until you paint the bumper. Youre making us look like honda kids.

Velez3Sport · Jan 20, 2013

Not at all. And im waiting for this guy, he was out of town, then when he came back he had to work on his transmission and hasnt had time.

Velez3Sport · Jan 20, 2013

Adding another one to the list.
This one is for "Sun Shine State" not being visible at the bottom of my license plate.

Under "I love driving slow" it says sunshine state. supposedly that has to be visible. I only get Tickets in MY city. no other city comes up with this BS..

3i2011 · Jan 20, 2013

That's probably the most retarded thing I've ever heard.

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Velez3Sport · Jan 20, 2013

3i2011 said:
That's probably the most retarded thing I've ever heard.

It's Bullshit. and he would of tried writing me for my exhaust but i keep telling them its a factory exhaust, since my mazda dealer is partners with corksport. And that since it's factory they cannot write me a ticket for it. I hate how cops are..

"When was the last time you smoked in that car?"
Who said i smoke? and ive never even lit a match in my car, i down want my car smelling like shit.

"you mind if i search your car?"
Yes...
"Why?"

I hate how fucking dirty cops are... there was an integra with a fat exhaust and a gti in front of me. n I get pulled over ..

3i2011 · Jan 20, 2013

It's cuz of your bumper lol

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Velez3Sport · Jan 20, 2013

People say its because of my lights lol.
i have LED everything.
no amber turn signals. pure white led turn signals.

Im a spaceship xD

Velez3Sport · Jan 23, 2013

Got my Window Visors, Finally....

spiritanimals · Mar 5, 2013

Where did you order your visors from? I just e-mailed Gunther Mazda to see if they had any... also curious about which SOFLA dealership partners with corksport. Great thread and beautiful car!

warlord · Jan 23, 2013

Which Mazda dealer in South Florida is partners with Corksport?

Velez3Sport · Jan 24, 2013

Lou Bachrodt Mazda

Address: 5400 N State Road 7, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 < Larger Dealer, also works with Corksport though and MANAGER ADAM knows a lot

Address: 1801 West Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33069 < Smaller Dealer but is labeled as the partner w/ Corksport. (Same owner though so i think they're both equal partners)

slipzy · Jan 24, 2013

South Florida cops are sucks dude, been there done that. I changed lanes quick because some guy slammed on his brakes. No traffic behind me, I wasn't speeding. Some cop saw it and pulled me over. "why didn't you signal?" sorry officer, I tried to avoid an accident. He wanted to give me a ticket but I was going to class, otherwise "I would've gotten one"

Just rude I guess. I wasn't aware that they were partners with Corksport. I got mine from delray

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Velez3Sport · Jan 24, 2013

slipzy said:
South Florida cops are sucks dude, been there done that. I changed lanes quick because some guy slammed on his brakes. No traffic behind me, I wasn't speeding. Some cop saw it and pulled me over. "why didn't you signal?" sorry officer, I tried to avoid an accident. He wanted to give me a ticket but I was going to class, otherwise "I would've gotten one"

Just rude I guess. I wasn't aware that they were partners with Corksport. I got mine from delray

Yea.. i refer to them as, "dick heads & a half"
Some city's care about drugs, guns, and violence. My city is safe, so they harass teenagers and car enthusiast.

And yea, They are partners. Im trying to get a job there part time....

Velez3Sport · Jan 30, 2013

Quick update:
I am picking up my bumper and side skirts today @ 3PM.
Hopefully the paint job went as i expected, if now. ill burn there place down...

Velez3Sport · Jan 31, 2013

Got my AE Bumper Painted and my side Skirts, Just need to finish the bumper with the Black lip than pick them up and put them on.

Scheduled Delivery:
Tuesday, 02/05/2013, By End of Day

Corksport SRI Air Box ($99.00) Recently bought, awaiting part shipping.
Corksport Mid-Chasis brace ($129.00) Recently bought, awaiting part shipping.
Corksport Oil Catch Can ($139.00) Recently bought, awaiting part shipping.
Corksport LED Rear Bumper Lights ($69.00) Recently bought, awaiting part shipping.
Corksport Mazda 3 Sedan 3rd Brake Light ($69.00) Recently bought, awaiting part shipping.

HoovsM3 · Jan 31, 2013

Can't wait to see everything on the car!

Vicarious Chair · Jan 31, 2013

I have yet to see it one solid color, should look interesting.

Velez3Sport · Jan 31, 2013

Im gonna paint the bottom lip black. but should still look good

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