Quick and Easy MAZDA 3 Build - PT2 (Pimp My Mazda 3)

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DISCLAIMER:
Speed Academy videos are solely for entertainment purposes. Never perform any modifications to your vehicle that will void your warranty or in any way violate your local road going laws. We assume no liability for property damage or injury as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use the information provided at your own risk.

[@93455Driver]

Vinyl wrapping the front "smile" made a huge difference to the front look.

[@pedrorodrigueziii4859]

So much so that the current Mazda 3 hatch has an OEM black front grill accent.

[@noyoureahooker]

hahaha yeah, no. gen 3 doesn't have a smile.. thankfully it was inspired by gen 1... gen 2 is the one that needs the goofy grin dealt with.. sheesh.

[@BugOnAChip]

Agreed. It really looks great with the black paint! Curious how it would look on a white car though... 🤔

[@ambiv5995]

@@BugOnAChip I think it would look even better since its a neutral color contrast

[@revanvonheaven8270]

moose lol

[@jefftoonstra5087]

Moose looked as uncomfortable as I felt when getting the explanation about the personal hygiene product lol

[@Revolauncher]

Moose just doesn't do "amped up". He is a Mazda owner, a nice guy, always uses his signal. He just prefers a big, girthy knob, can't blame him, really.

[@ludwickolivier6274]

Found the channel a week ago, haven't stopped binging yet.

[@KapteinFruit]

Welcome to the gang :)

[@93455Driver]

The builds are binge worthy.

[@noemendozanava9038]

Don't miss the asS2000, Connie, and the 240 is fire tho

[@Tiaan90]

Welcome! 😃 Another thing not to miss is the Onrario1500 playlist!

[@codyshelton8484]

That "cacoon" is a dirt dobbers nest. They lay eggs in bottom and fill the chamber with paralyzed spiders.... yes paralyzed spiders for the young to eat until it eats his way out the bottom and leaves the nest... n yes it's made if mud... very interesting lil creatures lol

[@SgtBread]

In Guam we call them Mud Dobbers. I know so different.

[@nickyennerell]

@@SgtBread yea i’ve always called them that too

[@oxidizedolive]

They're also surprisingly friendly, compared to some of their brightly colored cousins...

[@AlicesMazduhs]

Poor Mazda’s can’t escape the spiders

[@ifgezroxy]

Moose deserves this, not only he is a beautiful specimen. He also is a friend with a capital F. Someone you can always count on.

[@abracing199]

Crazy how big of a difference the wheels and wing made.

[@Jeffball610]

I really feel for you rust belt people. I have sheet metal that's been sitting in my garage for 5 years that hasn't rusted. I've put 20k miles on my 1972 Datsun 510 and not a spec of rust on anything other than brake rotors. Obviously it had rust before, but it hasn't deteriorated beyond what I started with. I don't envy those winter roads and the associated salt.

[@sjhart14]

So glad you guys polished it, the paint was bothering me in every shot. The car looks great now!

[@earnestblofeld7905]

This is not pimp. It's a nice, subtle improvement all around.

[@xAdi420]

I love thease type of builds It's like that Toyota Corolla you did a while ago

[@xAdi420]

@@kurtlamprecht93 I didn't know that, but that doesn't mean the Toyota build is bad just because it was a placement. What I meant is that I like the fact that they modify "everyday" cars. You don't really see much of that on youtube

[@cnovalles73]

What I love about this build are the subtleties. The changes you made make it look almost OEM; like it was a "sport" version of the 3 from Mazda. Moose has some great friends.

[@BeeSta2009]

You guys should do an Acura TSX. Very underrated car but still powered by the sought after k24a2.

[@p.diocee8177]

Second this

[@kkacperowski]

great idea, K series with some class

[@ScottMerrihew]

They can take my TSX wagon as a donor!

[@princesssolace4337]

What is the Acura TSX? Is it native to North/Central America region only?

[@p.diocee8177]

@@princesssolace4337 it's known the Honda Accord euro everywhere else, America yeah they called it a tsx

[@noemendozanava9038]

As a Moose fan I can say he deserves this and more, I'm glad for him

[@katiewennerberg210]

Love it! I have a 2017, and part of why I got it is because I really like the look of the car. If you thought the wheels on this one were bad, you couldn't stand the ones on mine 😂 I love the subtlety of these mods, they add the right touch for the car being a commuter. Not flashy, but adds a little something that was missing before

[@TypeSC2]

In the future, leaving the lower control arm bolted on while trying hit the shock off will keep the knuckle from swaying back and forth and gives you more force applied to the point you're smashing with the hammer

[@tonyso5525]

Lolol love Moose's comments at the end. Great video, boys.

[@kevinW826]

Love my 2015 Mazda3. Has been totally reliable, and since moving and doing the commute, I have already done 20,000 kms this year.

[@buchajo]

I just bought one this week! ‘15 Mazda3 hatch. I love it so far!

[@jah2mon]

Very sharp build, oem+ it came together very nice. Every car in the rust belt needs constant washing and undercoating to combat rust.

[@kirstysinclair9021]

Holy moly is that thing rusting at the joints .

[@ReachToVictory]

Canada is a wonderful place

[@kirstysinclair9021]

Dinitrol is what I use really good stuff .

[@Patrick94GSR]

surprised the strut bolts came out as easily as they did.

[@93455Driver]

A reminder to check the Carfax looking for "rust belt" ownership.

[@Paul_VanGo]

Canada dry...

[@TC_Geosci]

I really want to see this thing on the track. Daily drivers need love too! Love 3rd gen Mazda 3's.

[@815garage]

Glad someone online is building a 3rd gen Mazda 3 as well! 3rd gen 3's are starting to gain an apeal to modders nowadays, which is amazing!

[@danyfry39946]

Those wheels and stance make the car look 10x better. Such a great improvement

[@q7272]

That is a mud dauber nest. A type of wasp that mixes materials like wood with their version of saliva to make a nest. They also catch spiders and put them in there for the larva to eat.

[@bushidobrown9857]

This is the 2nd time in a store you have uploaded the second episode of mod my ride immediately after I finished part 1 lol

[@abou824]

I have the same intake on my 14 3 and it sounds amazing, but I highly recommend their waterproof mesh bag. I stalled out twice before I got one because I drove through puddles. I'd also recommend either a Corksport or magnaflow cat-back. They're not super loud but it ads a lot of throatiness to the sound.

[@mackie_p]

Who knew mazda suspension was as simple as subarus! Superb job guys! Fluid film has the weirdest smell ever...seeing the can makes me smell it hahaha

[@basithph8958]

Can’t wait to see the Mazda3 at autocross!

[@anthonyantoine9232]

This is awesome. The cleaning, cut, and polish made the thing look like a different color even! It looks so good.

[@batmansdad471]

You guys are awesome. Love your attitude. You're personality is what the car world needs!

[@OlgarthDB]

Agreed! Friendly educators make friendlier more educated car enthusiasts!

[@antbymcnair4297]

Night and day. That car looked so tired before the Speed Academy touch.

[@OwenBuckingham11]

"if you don't like it donate it to a hobo or something" 😂😂😂

[@LiamDrives]

Awesome build. This is sick because most people can only have the means to do simple mods like this to their daily! Nice job boys!

[@happy2Cyou]

Looks awesome. Love the wheels and that quick clean and polish made a big impact

[@LamentOfTheFallen]

These mods are very simple and basic and easy to build, good job!

[@LNasterio]

I am an mechatronic Engineer and I modified my Mazda 3 with various of electronics, it has flow indicator lights and day time running lights on the exterior. Also has self driving capability, thought you guys might want to look into that.

[@noahadams4032]

I have a 2016 Mazda 3 that I have been changing up. I’ve been looking for the right suspension for a while. Glad I found this vid.👍🏻

[@MrCthur]

You guys are spoiled with those front knuckle bolts. It was way more fun doing the pinch-style in the winterland. Nice mods. Edit: also the music in this episode was oddly satisfying.

[@joshmac7245]

One of my favorites parts about watching speed academy over say MCM or Hoonagain is you get to see actual rust. This Mazda is only a 2016 and look at that crustyness all over the front suspension (haven't gotten to the rear part yet but I'm sure it'll be just as bad if not worse ) , it's just so much more relatable for me to watch

[@SurferSandman]

Looks great, love the subtle changes to an already great looking car.

[@guidedprismg.e.w.p5673]

I'm hoping more people give newer mazdas a chance cause of these videos 😁

[@charlesshamseldin9555]

I have found that off the shelf ST and H&R in particular are very high quality for both ride and handling and even tolerate bumps in spring rate without revalving if you were to run them for autocross or light weekend track duty.

[@_lifeofgrime908]

I just can't believe how much rust is underneath these Canadian cars... I'll never complain about my old car problems ever again

[@pchae1]

Your guys' ad placement is so good and not intrusive. Very good, entertaining small series.

[@imnotacrook5298]

at the minute-6:30+ with the seized shock bushing, I had a very similar experience with an FJ Cruiser, and a suspension shop used a "roto-hammer" type tool. It was an air gun that had a flathead type tip, used to hammer off stuff like that. Just a thought, figured I'd mention it! Great show though guys, keep it up!

[@ross5506]

Got 2018 hatchback GT 3, going keep it as summer car have BBS rims in gold, next larger rotors and brakes, cork 80mm exhaust, along suspension upgrade. Using my 2021 Mazda 3 AWD Turbo as my winter vehicle.

[@backflipbraden]

The amount of product placing and advertising is over the top. (I understand this is needed/helps in paying for these projects) I am not mad. I enjoy the videos. Subscribed

[@mondomoleno.3404]

I'd love to see you guys do a boxy mini truck like an 80s Ranger/S10/Mazda B series/Toyota Pickup. They're a great sort of wheels/tires/bolt on mod kind of project. I may be a little biased with my old Pickup out in the yard (hoping to give it LS power), but I think these old trucks are a great way to do an old school build without having to look too hard for the body to start with. They're all usually build amazingly well, are easy to work on, and even the high mileage ones tend to be in serviceable shape.

[@lb9gta307]

Imagine the troll. "Today we start on our S15 project!" as they pull the covers off an '80s GMC S15. Lol

[@JaZoN_XD]

Holy crap that transformation at the snap of the fingers... almost audibly said "wow" at work haha

[@fixture121]

Just got a 2015 Mazda 3 Sport - can’t wait to throw on some stuff on the car!!

[@metuberob]

aaah memories and tears ... gotta say i like this build a lot but my stage 3 vw mkv part of my life is done and transitioning back to 'stock' life ... but i know that feeling ... 'that's stock, we gotta fix that' ..

[@altimatic2183]

his face when u were showing him that ball shaver was hilarious

[@camd1552]

Watched this vid when it came out and now I own the same car and I’m back watching it to find out what I should do 😂😂😂😂

[@matthewlittle6940]

i have a soft spot for mazda's, such awesome cars. Love this 3, would 100% daily drive that car. Good job guys

[@RebeccahKahn]

That little mud cocoon you guys found under the og air intake is a wasps nest! My son has some in his car too.

[@itsravt]

the rims with that black centre caps make this car look amazing.

[@0Harriz0]

"high german TÜV standards.." I don"t hear car guys saying that a lot out here 😂

[@thetechlibrarian]

I really am excited about all the pioneers running that supercharger kit, I will exited if In a few years its proven to be very reliable

[@michaelrefuerzo9186]

Loved the last part where Dave's car gets "showcased." Gave me a good chuckle.

[@mikepawlikguitar]

I just picked up a brand new 24 mazda 3 manual... GT... but I really miss my 3rd gen!!! They had such a unique charm to them. The new ones are just stuffed full of electronics. Still gorgeous.... I just really miss the 3rd gen lol.

[@audiwankenobi361]

My first Audi A4 B5 came from Canada.... It was crazy rusty underneath as well. Still miss that car.

[@josephlathrop429]

That “cocoon” was a dirt gobler nest, well that’s what we call them down south in the U.S. it looks like a wasp but it’s black and doesn’t try and sting you, they build their nests out of dirt.

[@harrisonswindler838]

By far my favorite series on KZbin

[@MyDunnLife]

I share that Moose seems like a great guy, I hope he has many full throttle moments!

[@FalloutBreakbeat]

I've been lucky enough to get this exact same car (except in blue) for free ... and while I don't want to look a gift horse in the mouth, I do feel very disappointed walking back to it. 😀Thank you for showing me I can make it look pretty decent with a few choice aesthetic tweaks. 👍

[@Gameday2159]

I have this same car. I've been waiting for videos like this!

[@johnnyfatstrings360]

Sprint booster bought for my Mazda 3 immediately after watching this

[@BellTheDon]

Been looking at and for Mazda mods. Now Im subscribed!!

[@wibuwe]

One of the best looking 3s I've seen! Should have come like that from the factory

[@motodotsh]

First time i heard someone from overseas saying "tüv" correctly . High five from the land of Technischer Überwachungsverein

[@Texburrito03]

Aww. Love Moose. Good on you guys for helping him out!

[@JohnBoulding]

A tune would sharpen the throttle response and allow you to tune for the new intake too so that you get real gains from the engine mods (and cheaper overall).

[@dbrxsdgo]

Quick tip... There's a power mode built into the gas pedal. Floor it till you feel/hear the pedal click and you'll notice a significant change in acceleration. 😉 Also, those CAI's are pretty much useless unless you make other changes to the engine (pulleys, intake manifold, etc.). Otherwise, it's just pretty much a noise maker. Also, that 6hp not really noticable in everyday driving. Never gone feel it without the additional engine mods. 🤷‍♂️

[@dadeffone]

How yah can tell yer from ontario. 1. Got a buddy names moose. 2. "Youre welcome buddy!"

[@enceptor]

Pedaltuning really is a thing... I got a 2019 Fiesta Diesel for commuting last year. When I installed a similar device the difference felt like night and day. Had to push the pedal half way through before, to spool up the turbo.

[@Tuscani407]

Moose’s reaction to the manscape package was priceless 🤣

[@hillbillysportsman5818]

The make over really turned out good!Gotta luv Mazda!

[@ZackNakazora1]

Way cool! Good cut and buff on the paint. And the wheels make the Mazda 3 look less.... Dad. And more rad!

[@rxtuninginc8444]

Those Sprintbooster are great. Got mine from JRP in Mississauga.

[@jbrockskill]

As a Texan from the gulf coast I find it funny you didn't know what that lil mud dobbers( a black wasp that's nests seem to be made from mud) nest was

[@edugamer950]

I'm from Spain and I clean my house twice a month, finding at least 30-40 nests everytime, they love books

[@jbrockskill]

@@edugamer950 they’re in your house?? Mine are always outdoors

[@edugamer950]

@@jbrockskill inside yeap🤣😅

[@resplendentwitticism]

Car looks phenomenal

[@patw9175]

I would like a new intake for my 3 but damn that looks dangerously low. I can't imagine it would fare well in puddles. You've convinced me on the sprintbooster for my 3 as well wheels. That fitment is tight! Congrats Moose

[@affenjunge1615]

Go for a short ram intake with a intake box instead. The one they installed isn't all that much of an issue as far as water goes unless you go through deep water.

[@patw9175]

@Puppet Master Yea I'm under no illusions about benefits/drawbacks to the aftermarket intakes. Ipretty much just want the woosh sound.

[@lalomedina350]

@@patw9175 you can try muffler delete to see how it sounds

[@Vinito]

Wanted to say it turned into a ricer but at the end it looked subtle and nice! Good job.

[@techkid011]

Content is all over the place.

[@joshuaflowers736]

1:43 its a dirt dobbers mud home. they look like huge black wasps, but are harmless, they don't have stingers.

[@phatkatmeowmeow]

I like to set up understand that beggars can't be choosy I appreciate what you did for him you should have thrown in some fog lights and maybe painted the calipers to give it that final edge look

[@urabusliberty9258]

For a daily that intake is way to low there’s a reason the stock snorkel was high up

[@jacobbonner8931]

^^

[@Jaredscott89]

Holy dust batman! That cocoon thing is a wasp nest.

[@JohnyCray]

I wish I work with you guys and might get a suprise quick build on my car too lol Don't worry in return, I'm gonna try and keep bringing some of our delicious filipino foods, for free! All jokes aside, this is pretty awesome! Just saw your guys channel on my feed and now I'm a subscirber. I'm no car guy or whatever, so your content fits perfect for me.

[@donovanjackson9312]

Just found your channel, wow I have two of these Mazda 3. My wife drive the GT, am rebuilding a 2.0, bought it crash. Am in Toronto, thanks for the info.

[@apenny8295]

I like seeing a Canadian undercarriage getting worked on! Lots of rust everywhere, with some rust prevention tips thrown into the mods.

[@nickturgeon7632]

Its just as bad in all northern parts of america😂

[@louisbarningham]

Looks fantastic! i love the sporty look😍

[@feelthatfeelthat]

Moose is a genuinely nice dude. Enjoy the car bud!

[@f.o.e.garage9336]

I'm relatively new to this channel but I been binge watching the vids and I think this is the first vid I've seen they didn't use a Continental tires lmfao

[@stevenallison60]

Great 2 part program guys on the Mazda 3 keep up the good work 👍👍

[@kdeming320553]

love the new intro. Keep it up, and yall are far from failing

[@lexushummer98]

Nice conclusion. I put Enkei TS-10 18x8 +40 on my 2019

[@miggytube2049]

pete having to basically set the rear end on fire just to get the stock stuff out triggered memories of my spring/shock install day and i wasn’t even there to witness it HAHAHAH

[@1one3_Racing]

We're MCM fans here Dave. We KNOW about TUV!

[@The87por924]

1:50 I hate dirt dobbers. They lay eggs in my open-ended lug nuts!

[@93455Driver]

Added unsprung weight :(