2024 Mazda3 Turbo - The First Mods You Need

In this episode of OUTRUN, Duffy takes you through what you need to do to add floor liners and ambient lighting to your new-gen Mazda3 Turbo.
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"OLYMPUS" by 3FORCE
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"GRAND DESIGN" by 3FORCE
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"LOW LIFE ON THE HIGHWAY" by BATTLEJUICE
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[@outrunyt]

Thank you guys SO MUCH for the support on this video. Really encouraging and I appreciate every one of you for watching! The next video is underway already, just waiting on parts! Much love

[@metallicafan416]

Lights look nice

[@MrBeeasy25]

Nice video but I have one question. The lights above the climate control where is the power coming from? Where did you connect it?

[@outrunyt]

@@MrBeeasy25 All of the dash lights connect into a single harness that runs behind the dash itself. The wire you're thinking of comes up to the right of the gauge cluster; when you pop out that piece of trim you'll see where I mean.

[@Lightsout565x]

Looks incredible. Very clean. I wish we'd see Mazda offer this from the factory.

[@h3simp17]

I wish it had LED DRL Fog lights

[@jkdoodle4460]

@@h3simp17u can activate halos as drl i think

[@BenjiiBee]

This is the only thing I felt my Mazda 3 was missing. Other than that, the interior is honestly better than most cars that are worth $100k+ IMO :)

[@argatar]

@@BenjiiBee its a good car but that's an unhinged take. what did you even compare it with?

[@gibsonlp27e55]

I’m very happy someone’s going to give this car what it potentially could be.

[@Piemaster0295]

This is NUTS. The love and effort you put in this goes a long way. I'm super excited to do my interior now, cheers!

[@outrunyt]

Appreciate the feedback, that means a lot!

[@sky-zc3uz]

howd you go?

[@connectionscareercoaching4927]

Amazing video production! Exceptionally engaging and a great tutorial for how to!

[@robb_ery]

High quality production!! Great video, even more excited to get my turbo3!

[@Tony-rv9st]

That’s a big step up from the Miata ambient lighting 😍😍😍😍😍

[@ronburgundy4375]

Its nice to see companies are being smart about this and giving people a diy oem replacement option where the oem didn't give the customer the option. Things like ambient lighting should be standard on most cars now days. This is exactly what Mazda should have done from the factory

[@dinhjdev1023]

Really clean install and video production! Instant subscribe!

[@armandoramos1949]

Great job in installing this ambient lighting. Looks awesome! You made it look so easy. Thanks for sharing.

[@armandoramos1949]

I admire people like you who can do this kind of job. Great work, car looks awesome.

[@outrunyt]

Appreciate the support!

[@superdogi9693]

I love the car so much now.Your editing is the best❤

[@no_name_error_1169]

I've been waiting for this a loooong time. Thx !!!

[@outrunyt]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed!!

[@user-ex8gv3ov5w]

Mine is the exact same spec. Same color with blacked out accents. Receiving a lot of compliments from random people. Super nice car

[@_tylercrump_]

LOVE THE VIDEO I have a 22 turbo sedan and I just ordered the ambient light kit

[@outrunyt]

You’ll love them, feels like a spaceship at night!

[@jaymarquis3482]

Awesome vid! This was very well done! My first 2 mods for my turbo 3 are the Corksport SRI and heatshield. I just love the way it sounds. Hopefully you will be uploading more videos soon because I enjoyed watching this one!

[@outrunyt]

Thank you so much, that means a lot! I was thinking of doing the CorkSport intake setup, do you think it’s worth the cash?

[@jaymarquis3482]

It depends on what you want. I wanted a little more noise without my 3 sounding too crazy from the start with a cat back exhaust (Although I plan on getting that too anyways in a few months). You can hear the turbo much better and makes driving the hatch much more fun imo. But I would highly recommend getting the heatshield with it. I spent $399 all together for SRI/shield and that's after taxes/shipping. Many say their fastest times have been with the SRI + heatshield installed to go with the other mods out there like JB4/cat back exhaust. These times range from 4.8sec-5.2sec 0-60s. Without the heatshield...maybe you would experience a slight loss in performance and see slower times but not sure so I got it just to be on the safe side. Of course you also need a JB4 and exhaust for those times just to clarify. Basically if you want the car to feel more alive from a performance standpoint, go for it. Reliability seems to be pretty good overall, I've only seen positives of having all 4 of these mods from almost everyone who has all 4 which is about 20 different people. The only negatives come from spectators who ironically still are stock and read one bad review from someone who didnt install correctly lol. Instructions for installation are like pre school level, super easy. It's up to you!!! ✌️

[@DavidKimyagarov]

@@outrunyt I got the corksport SRI too, i honestly think it's worth it. The sound it makes when you let off boost is phenomenal and it definitely turns heads.

[@Gamer-mq1ry]

@@jaymarquis3482 I got the CS 80mm cat back, Intake with heat shield, the CS spoiler, had the JB4 but I sold it and am waiting for the hard tune.

[@Gamer-mq1ry]

Sway bars and tower brace are next

[@migsplays28]

Man at first i was like pfff its not gonna look that cool wow was i wrong! This looks so good!

[@outrunyt]

Thanks dude! Super impressed with how it came out myself

[@duhitsbautista]

omg I’m OB$E$$ED 😭😭😭

[@sakshammohan98]

even if i didnt have a mazda 3 coming in 2 months from now, i know that id enjoy watching this video LMAO you are comedy also thanks for going into detail at the parts you think were necessary it really helps

[@outrunyt]

My pleasure, i’m really happy you enjoyed!

[@SaywhateverI]

Incredible music in this video. Also your car is amazing.

[@_m_mccormick_1946]

Looks so clean 👌

[@Pedrinhopancito]

Great tutorial! I look forward to more Mazda 3 hatchback turbo videos, there are not a lot out there.

[@androiduberalles]

3:50 I really appreciate seeing how to pull the dash out. I bought my car used and some of the chrome pieces are scratched up. Maybe this could help me actually replace those parts. I've never actually seen how to do it before so that was helpful!

[@outrunyt]

My pleasure to help! The instructions MikStore send with the kit don't actually explain how to remove any of the panels, they just show where to put the lights thus why I wanted this video to be so detailed.

[@androiduberalles]

@@outrunyt Makes sense. I remember taking a look at that just because I'm interested in doing some ambient lighting on the dash too. This will also make that easier :)

[@micabuck1880]

Best video yet🔥🔥

[@luvmuffin9493]

Thank you for this video😭 There’s no good people that can do it near me and this gives me hope I can do it myself

[@outrunyt]

My pleasure! It’s honestly not a bad install just take your time and if you have any questions when doing it just hmu on instagram! Always happy to answer questions

[@88ights]

Impressive editing and camera work 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿

[@outrunyt]

Thanks sm!

[@andrewburgos1860]

Mint, bookmarking this as reference coz I'm getting one soon as well

[@outrunyt]

Lmk if you have any more questions!

[@fabrizioc7644]

Amazing! great job!

[@sydneypeterson3653]

This is pretty v noice and sick nasty AT THE SAME TIME WOOOO

[@oans84]

Looks great!!!

[@joeyboyjoeyboy2]

friggin SICK lights

[@xgymratx83]

Great video. Just got my turbo 3 HB. Don’t drive at night much so probably won’t do this mod. How about a side skirt how to? Or exhaust walkthrough?

[@outrunyt]

I actually have a video on exterior mods coming out next! Will cover side skirts, wings, and a few other things 😉

[@meazy8295]

Got the same color as you too, going to be watching ya

[@outrunyt]

fellow Platinum Quartz Metallic enthusiast

[@stachemaster7411]

Hello, this video has been extremely helpful in installing my mikstore ambient lighting kit! One thing I'm turned around on is understanding the right way to power the main controller down by the cabin fuse box. Is there any way you could provide some insight on this for me? Thanks!

[@kellenp1199]

Quality content

[@robinrai4973]

Looks great

[@thesedronsle3542]

Hello friend, I am writing to you from Spain, could you tell me from which pins you get the current for the modules? I am doing this project in a more homemade way and I don't have the kit of cables already prepared, if you could tell me which pins the cables come out of to power the modules it would be of great help. By the way I love your content and sorry for my level of English

[@Divinewalk]

AWESOME! I like your video.

[@kaijurose4430]

Real nice ride man

[@outrunyt]

Appreciate it! Only gonna get better from here

[@limubai7373]

I've installed a similar set and what really annoys me, is that the LED are too bright, even at minimum brightness. I had fiber optic before, they were better in this brighness adjustment. They also bent better, which was useful in the central tunnel.

[@mikstoreshop]

SOLID! Good job!

[@outrunyt]

Thank you guys!

[@JGonzZ.]

2:51 haha this has been the one thing that has me away from doing anything to mine as I'm too scared to mess it up lol

[@outrunyt]

Holes go right where it gets flat before the space for your hand on both sides. Don’t be afraid to do it yourself - I’m always on instagram too if you have any questions during the install!

[@adrianlucenab]

Nice video

[@Stephin343]

Man this is coooool...🥶🥶

[@bre5107]

Great video! I'll most likey get these in the future. Do the LED automatically turn on and off everytime you start/stop the car or is done via the app?

[@outrunyt]

Appreciate it! The lights need the app to dictate when to turn on unless you install the included button that fits into one of the blanks to the left of the steering wheel. I couldn't figure our how to take the button assembly off but that is another option for toggling them on and off.

[@kenanzahabi3181]

nice video, the end credit is funny xd

[@ChrisNLger]

Man, i wish they would sell those ambient lights for the Mazda 2 DE. looks amazing.

[@outrunyt]

They actually have a kit for the Mazda2! See if it’s compatible, be sweet to see

[@aleksd286]

I tried adding led strip, but too afraid to take the door off, additionally, I see that you have the control box for each door installed seperately. I have a single one, but that has 5 led strips sticking out. So I just pulled one strip in the center console, and hid it in the glove box (that's under elbow). But damn having it on the door panels.

[@outrunyt]

The door panels are the icing on the cake 😮‍💨

[@GurtonBuster07]

LMAO at the end. You should do a pov drive with the ambient lighting

[@outrunyt]

Just upgraded me gopro, might have to do that!

[@bread6235]

lemme give you a heads up, whenever you go to get a cold air intake. DO NOT GET any intake that isnt the aFe takeda intake. all the other ones decrease performance and are purely for sound. the oem intake is actually excellent. unfortunately rn aFe is sold out on new intakes and is backordered till december, i recommend getting a high flow filter in the mean time. im waiting on some eibach springs to come in to install. im prepping to put in a supercharger in my gen 4 :)

[@outrunyt]

Including CorkSport? Good info to have thanks a ton man

[@bread6235]

@@outrunyt corksport intake is bad. it has zero heat shield protection and makes your car slower lol. take a look at the mazda3 reddit and you’ll find a ton of information about mods and what not. the only items i plan on getting from corksport is their big brake kit, rear windshield wiper delete, and their midpipe. i went with a borla axleback instead because i think it sounds better, and i got it for a great deal. borla is coming out with an axleback for the turbo models soon if you’re interested.

[@nickvencill7752]

@@bread6235 I haven’t found anything to suggest Corksport is bad besides this comment, can you link any information you have on the subject?

[@bread6235]

@@nickvencill7752 best information i can tell you to search up is why short ram intakes are bad. it’s completely exposed and RIGHT next to the engine, it’s taking in pretty much exclusively warm air and suffers from a ton of heat soak. if you want a bolt on intake DO NOT get CS. the CS intake would be good if you had a fully mounted & covered heat shield that has a tube that funnels to the bottom of the engine bay similar to the way the OEM and aFe intake does

[@shanesnyder7359]

Hi Outrun! Great video. Based on this experience, how easy would it be to take off the black leather trim from the dash and upper door trim to replace it with the red leather variant? Is it connected with screws or does it held in by tabs? It did not seem that was part of your process or process in the background for detecting that, but I'm hopeful hopeful that maybe you took notice. Thanks!

[@outrunyt]

Thanks man! In regards to your question - I’d have to recheck the footage but there didn’t look like an easy way to pull off the leather piece but I could be wrong. The center dash trim would be super easy though and you can just buy the red piece from Mazda, not sure about the doors.

[@adrianmillan9070]

I’m in the same boat did you end up changing the trim of your cars door panel to red? I already did the dash so far

[@nithinjacob1905]

Awesome video. Wonder if it will work for my new cx50. Does the kit come with instructions for the power delivery setup?

[@outrunyt]

It doesn’t however they send you everything you need to just replace one of the taillight fuses with their lead so it’s nice and easy

[@kylerkelly7444]

I’ve got a 2017 Mazda 3 sport no turbo in it yet but that things clean

[@outrunyt]

Appreciate it! That Corksport turbo kit for the Gen 3 is looking pretty fresh ;)

[@vrg3250]

Good vid.

[@cosminf.]

Very cool, i want to do this on my mazda3. From Where You buy this ambiental kit?

[@outrunyt]

It’s 100% worth it - you can buy the full kit, solid or flowing, from MikStore’s online site: mikstoreph.com

[@briangordillo907]

Can you tell it’s there when off? Any problems with it so far? Thinking about this for my 21 Mazda 3 N/A premium sedan. Let us know what other parts you recommend!

[@outrunyt]

No problems as of yet! Also very hard to notice it when it’s off especially the doors since it replaces the factory trim. I’m going to be doing something on exterior mods next and showing you guys how to do some of that!

[@v2themaximus]

Great video. Just purchased and had someone install the kit. It looks great but my installer had trouble figuring out how to change the lighting. Any thoughts or feedback you can provide would be appreciated.

[@outrunyt]

Appreciate that! The app is called “LED Lamp” and the program inside it is called “LED Car,” as long as you have that installed with Bluetooth on it should find the module and allow you to make changes

[@v2themaximus]

@@outrunyt Thank yoy

[@daniellee003]

How are the ambient lights turned on and controlled? Do they turn on and off automatically with the car’s stock lighting system (when the operating lights/ headlights turn on)? Looks great!

[@outrunyt]

There’s a QR code on the main lighting control box that actually links to an app! Just make sure bluetooth is on and you use your phone to control all the effects and colors.

[@outrunyt]

@@mezzb That would be incredible, alas it does not. The kit actually does come with a button you can place on a blank switch that can toggle it on and off without the app but I couldn't figure out how to take the switches apart lmao

[@daniellee003]

@@outrunyt I recently installed this in my Mazda 3 Turbo, and I realized the the switch is actually just a capacitive button that you adhere to some interior trim, and it just turns that trim piece into a capacitive touch button. How did you get the app for controlling the lights? There wasn't any QR code on any of my control modules. Thanks!

[@Damian-tw6kw]

How do you get the halo headlight look? People say to turn off DTR lights and turn on regular light but that doesn’t seem to work for me

[@outrunyt]

I just uploaded a KZbin Short about this actually! Give it a watch and if that doesn’t answer your question DM me

[@magaboi4life414]

Just wondering is there any drilling of the cars panels while installing this? I have a brand new 2022 mazda 3 turbo premium plus and i really dont wanna drill into it but the lights are dope af

[@outrunyt]

The only ones that required drilling were the door handle lights and door storage pin lights. Everything else can be done without!

[@brandonsoto98]

They don’t sell this anymore right?

[@Allcarnews]

HELL YES

[@outrunyt]

Happy have you here dude!

[@jammermin4595]

certified spaceship

[@outrunyt]

certified spaceship

[@skyb0yTube]

Can you share de code of OEM floor lines? I got the rubber ones but the margins are not that high as yours. Thanks Any new noises, cracks etc after putting all togheter?

[@outrunyt]

Absolutely, here you are: BEPN-V0-350A The car also has no new noises, creaks, cracks or otherwise. Not a single clip was broken throughout the entire process so everything is just how it was!

[@skyb0yTube]

@@outrunyt thanks for product part number. I've asked about the cracks, noises etc because Mazda 3 BP is know for various noises that appear from gloves compartment, chair, infotaiment or laser projection area.

[@heyosirpatrick3345]

For the dash lights and gear selector how did you power those?

[@outrunyt]

Very very similar to the doors. They send you a fuse tap and it goes straight to one of the led control boxes. From there it’s an included wiring harness that plugs straight into the led strips

[@ifacecheck]

Surprised you didn't replace those piano finish trim pieces on the doors and center console that scratch by you simply thinking about it.

[@outrunyt]

I’m probably going to end up wrapping them, thought hadn’t occurred to me when i had everything apart ironically

[@Zizou19989]

I'm thinking about buying some stuff from mikstore, was just wondering how long it normally takes your orders from the to arrive?

[@outrunyt]

My orders typically ranged from 3-6 weeks depending on how big it was. The smaller stuff always showed up pretty quick

[@levibeselt2068]

How did you power the dash and center console lights? Are there plug locations like in the door panels?

[@outrunyt]

Tap into one of the one of the taillight fuses under the dash, they actually send you a fuse pigtail to use

[@Juxer_SC]

How’d the integrity of the dash feel after you put it back together? Still nice and firm?

[@outrunyt]

Feels just as good as when I bought it, much better then my 80’s and 90’s Mazdas haha

[@xpneuma]

Don’t even have a Mazda 3 I have a type r and I’m jealous of this interior 😢

[@magnusvanddam6556]

I really want this but I have a question. Do the wires for the door, dash and center console need to be wire connected?

[@outrunyt]

I recommend it! The wires are all run to the center control box, it’s one of three in the kit. There’s tons of little gaps and holes for them to sneak through to get there

[@simonsaysgetactive]

Would the lighting kit, front lip, mirror covers, or exclaustración safe to factory warranty ?

[@outrunyt]

Nope! You should be all set

[@YoYo-vc1os]

thats nice damn i want that

[@outrunyt]

I recommend it, sweet ambiance at night

[@YoYo-vc1os]

do my car but i dirve a 2014 mazda 3 gt

[@ripd97]

You should have put the link to where you purchased it in the description.

[@outrunyt]

A direct link to their store has been in the description!

[@hdudhehdhd2222]

Does the lighting void warranty at all? Fire mods btw

[@outrunyt]

Appreciate it! No warranties voided for the North American market

[@osmaningventura8927]

i wouldve love this for my cx30

[@outrunyt]

They actually make the same kit for the CX-30 as well

[@brink2253]

Certified moment

[@ammarisrar2005]

Do you think that the dealer would be able to install the ambient light kit? Additionally would that void the warranty on the car?

[@outrunyt]

Almost definitely not, unless you have a really cool dealer. I never had an issue with warranty on mine with them installed either so you should be fine

[@elijahbrown3867]

quality vid

[@outrunyt]

quality viewer

[@itzfuazz4198]

Does it turn on with the ignition? I dont wanna kill my battery when i turn the car off

[@outrunyt]

You can set it up that way! Mine just used the app to turn it on and off instead of the car

[@josiahjessup5855]

I have a Mazda 6 sport, is there anything similar to this available for my car?

[@outrunyt]

Yes there is! Just select your car and let them know you came from my video: mikstoreph.com/products/mazda-3-2020-cx30-complete-interior-ambient-lighting

[@isaacgonzalez8542]

Did u pay a lot of shipping ? Because I’m trying to buy stuff from their website and it’s like 300 dollars in shipping

[@outrunyt]

The big stuff was pricey but the small stuff they’ll ship for free. That’s the only downside to buying stuff from overseas

[@stough09]

Holy shit just in time. I just found mikstore, so you're telling me they're legit????

[@outrunyt]

They are! Solid customer support too, shipping just takes a long time because they’re over in the Philippines.

[@jathursannaggeeran6513]

Where does the wiring for the lights on the dashboard go?

[@outrunyt]

The end of the strip with the wiring is on the left of the dash piece and it goes down a rather large opening to the right of the gauge cluster, mirror that for the smaller dash panel on the left!

[@mrgrizz0672]

Do you know how to take off the rear upper speaker cover for hatch

[@outrunyt]

That should be held in by clips but there may be some screws on the back so if it isn’t coming off easy take off the door card

[@Jimbobhill2039]

Where do you attach the electrical in the front trim and the Sid ones I like the vid thinking of doing this on mine

[@outrunyt]

Electrical on the front uses an included fuse adapter that replaces one of the taillight fuses! The sides have their own harnesses that include a little box to interface with the stock harness

[@Jimbobhill2039]

Is the fuse box inside the engine bay or on the secondary fuse box inside the car ?

[@darren2426]

It looks AMAZING! But im not exactly good with tools and im hesitating if im able to get it done on my own. Just wondering, my mazda 3 is RHD, will it be able to fit all the equipments?

[@outrunyt]

Very easily done, it seems so overbearing at first but when you take it slow it’s very doable

[@Virk_71]

I have a turbo sedan I don’t know why the headlights always stay on. It has the signature lights but main headlights are always on in bright sunny day do you know something about it

[@outrunyt]

Yep so that’s because the DRLs are by default on at all times; Mazda considers this a safety feature. To bypass that, turn off DRLs in the Exterior Lighting menu and flick your lighting switch to the running lights position.

[@Virk_71]

@@outrunyt I meant the main headlights they don’t turn off in bright day the drl should stay on but the headlights in middle should be off when its on auto and bright day

[@NeverGiveUpYo]

6:07 🥳

[@robustianoaponte6064]

i living maryland arundel if someone know instant those light give me txt for my mazda

[@ervinosmic6370]

Did you buy the kit with the replacement trim or without it?

[@outrunyt]

With, it makes the whole thing appear OEM

[@whoishuddy3704]

I got some with pins do know what wires they go into on the door

[@outrunyt]

Sorry I don’t, I wasn’t paying that close attention I just plugged it in and went for it haha

[@tanishanand9773]

hey did you find out which wires you used, im trying to do the front doors ive taken the panel off but dont know which wire to solder to the red wire

[@josemariahingpit1247]

My guyyy, i cant seem to turn the ambient light on using the app

[@outrunyt]

In my experience, make sure the ground is really solid otherwise it may not work. The app should search and recognize the device but it’s called “LED Lamp” and it’ll default the “LED CAR” program

[@troigrl]

That looked soooooo hard. Good job though

[@outrunyt]

It’s not bad when you break it down! Well worth the effort

[@RedCdot]

How did you get the LEDs through the center console?

[@outrunyt]

There’s a little channel on the drivers side of the Mazda3 lower console that u can snake the harness through and plug it into the main box. When u pop it up and poke around you’ll find it pretty quick

[@cedie]

did you test them out before installation?

[@outrunyt]

Of course, had the whole system out and plugged it in to make sure they turned on properly

[@Jake4G]

WOW

[@manyuen4277]

may I ask where did you wire the whole thing to get the power?

[@outrunyt]

A fuse tap off one of the taillights in the drivers footwell

[@ronl471]

​@@outrunyt I just installed my kit last night and spent hours trying to figure out what fuse to use. I ended up tapping into the same fuse but I wish I saw this comment earlier :(. There are 2 taillight fuses, which one did you use? My LEDs still work when the car is off, and runs off the battery. I can only turn it off via the app, but I'm worried about a parasitic drain.

[@outrunyt]

@@ronl471 I ran mine from the drivers side lights, lights still worked with the car off just remember to switch it off when you're done! Never experienced any drainage issues myself

[@diegobahena1274]

Always thought of aftermarket ambient lights as tacky of bad taste. After watching this video I want to do it to my Mazda 3... the ambient light mod that is.

[@xfire114]

ay yo your pet roach got loose at the bottom right 3:03

[@outrunyt]

Bro leave my pet roach alone 💀😭

[@Advantgard]

Link to buy ambient lights, thanks

[@outrunyt]

Link in the description, use code “OUTRUN” for 10% off the kit!