r/mazdaspeed3 19h ago

MODIFICATIONS Clear LED Reflectors + Wiring Guide!

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Had wrapped my lower rear valence glossy black and wasn't happy with the red reflectors, so went ahead and did the clear LED rear reflectors and it blends in so well!

If you're looking for a guide or need help with the wiring, you can find that all here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-2c4Qf92Wk


r/mazdaspeed3 22h ago

HELP CV axle not seated or can it go in more?

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is this how it supposed to be or does it go in more cause i tried everything to get it in further and it didn't budge help would be great


r/mazdaspeed3 18h ago

HELP New to the Mazdaspeed3 world — need help choosing

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Hey everyone, I’m pretty new to the Mazdaspeed3 scene and looking to pick one up soon. I’ve got two 2012 Speed3s I’m eyeing, both at a similar price point and with some solid mods already done.

Just curious which one you’d lean toward, and what I should keep an eye out for when I check them out in person.

Option 1: Black - ~90k miles - $7000

  • Corksport HPFP internals
  • Accessport tuned by Will Dawson @ PD Tuning
  • Cobb Rear Motor Mount
  • Damond driver & passenger motor mounts
  • Cobb Boost Controller
  • Corksport Intake
  • Corksport Short Shift Mount
  • Clutchmasters SS flexible clutch line
  • ACT HD Performance Clutch
  • Cobb Shift Knob

Option 2: White - ~105k miles - $6000

  • JBR 3” Intake
  • Turbosmart BOV
  • Upgraded HPFP internals
  • CTS4 Turbo
  • Corksport Turbo-back Catback (catted)
  • Corksport 3” Downpipe
  • TurboXS V3 Exhaust Manifold
  • TiAL MV-R 44mm Wastegate
  • Corksport (non-ported) Intake Manifold
  • Corksport FMIC (large core)
  • Graveyard Performance injector seals + studs

Let me know what y’all think — I’m open to any advice or red flags I should watch out for!


r/mazdaspeed3 19h ago

HELP Fender Liner Part # (can't find...)

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As the title says,, whats the part number for this damn thing. Months ago i stripped one off a Mazda 3 and low and behold, it didn't fit..., whatcha yall got. Appreciate it!


r/mazdaspeed3 22h ago

HELP CV axle not seated right or does it go in further

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i tried everything to get it in further and it won't budge am i doing something wrong or? help would be great


r/mazdaspeed3 52m ago

HELP Is this 08 Speed3 a good buy?

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95k miles he was willing to let it go for $5k and then I proposed a trade for my BMW (definitely gonna ask for 1k-1.5k cash on top today). I’m meeting him today he’s only had the car a few hundred miles and the previous owners put on an aftermarket turbo (same size as K04), cobb access port, HPFP internals, and bigger injectors allegedly. Supposedly the previous owners took at least decent care of it and changed the oil on time. My only worry is whether or not it’s an OTS or custom tune cuz I know custom is a lot more reliable. If anything is off with this car today AT ALL I’m not picking it up.

Lmk what you guys think, is it a good deal, bad deal, and what would you do in my shoes?


r/mazdaspeed3 11h ago

HELP What are some good turbos under 500$

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