Mazda3 is a really underrated car. Glad to see you guys giving it some love! These kinds of builds are great because a lot of younger people have them as a first car, they see something like this, and suddenly they get into the hobby because they never realised that "normal" cars can be just as much fun as their more dedicated friend's Civic Si/BRZ/etc.
I've had great experiences with my Mazdas so far and the spec list for the 2021 turbocharged skyactiv-g all-wheel-drive is actually really good looking to pick one up. Fun to drive cars
I love Mazdas but I'll never understand people that get the hatchback, turns a gorgeous car ugly in an instant. If you want an SUV just get a CX lol the CX-30 is literally cheaper than the M3 Hatchback.
i thought he was joking around when he was saying that, but he never smiled, and then he repeated it.. edit: nvm it was a segway into a manscape sponsor
Love these types of videos. Regarding the LED lights it's important for people to buy the same size and location of the LED as the reflector housing was designed to reflect light a certain way. If you buy a LED replacement that is too long or too short or has the LED's in the wrong spot your headlight performance will be poor.
also 'bluer' light color refracts more readily in fog and rain and ends up reflecting back into your face instead of cutting through to the road and back
@@brl5755 The bluer light is so much more blinding for other drivers too. It would be great if manufacturers of new vehicles would use warmer lights- especially in their SUVs. Getting blinded by everyone drives me mad
I adore my '17 Mazda 3. The suspension setup on them is really excellent for spirited street driving without beating you up over nasty pavement. It's the perfect compliment to my Miata.
If you've got the time to get the parts delivered, I cannot recommend Corksport's short shifter and billet aluminum shift linkage bushings enough. I've got them in my 2018 Mazda 3, and it's the best purchase I've ever made. Incredibly positive shift feel, and I no longer bang into the gate on my way to fifth gear. Relatively inexpensive, only takes about an hour to install, and it completely changes the driving experience.
@@eliisbell5095 Total cost for both parts is about $150 CAD, plus a tube of blue Loctite, if you don't already have some. Best value-for-money mod I've ever done, hands down. corksport.com/mazda-3-6-cx5-short-shift-plate-kit.html corksport.com/corksport-mazda-shifter-bushing-set-skyactiv.html
@@eliisbell5095 I'm on a university student's budget. I totally feel that. I've never once regretted the expenditure. Combined with the corksport leather weighted shiftknob, I find myself making unnecessary gear changes just because it's so satisfying to row through the gears.
I usually only like 80’s and 90’s VW’s, BMW’s and Benz’s, but for whatever reason I’ve always loved the look of this generation Mazda 3 hatch! They just look sharp and smart, without going overboard with the styling like a lot of current econo cars are trying to do. (Juke, CH-v, civic etc)
My 16' Mazda 6 has been a really awesome daily. Ive done alot of what Id call tasteful mods. The 6mt is actually great. My list is actually pretty decent and thats all what I considered simple. Looking foward to this series!
Love this series! I don't even own a Mazda, but there's just something so gratifying about seeing something come together quickly. Definitely feels like a throwback to the Modified days!
As a Mazda 3 owner, this video is a nice surprise! Mine is a 2018 sedan with the 2.0L manual (same engine from the ND1). I've replaced the steelies with 2008 MX-5 17"x7" wheels, summer tires, tein lowering springs, and a different shift knob. While the car was fun for what it is stock, now my 3 is a great alternative to my Miata. It handles great for fwd, shifting is fun, the engine feels potent, it feels light on its feet, and it no doubt has the Mazda spirit.
The grill chrome is considerably easier to black out if you remove the bumper and remove the chrome piece. I dipped mine and did it both in-place and off-car(deer took exception to my mazda), doing the extra work to remove it made the job easier and the results better. I am used to pulling bumpers so it took me less time to remove than to mask.
So glad you guys are back!! Some things I noticed that you guys don’t do that a lot of other channels do that helps low and continuity in the video: 1. When you finish a job preface what you are going to do next After every job. Like “Now that that we’ve finished installing the Front lip let’s move up above it and see what we have make the front of this car look even sweeter” OR “now that we’ve finished the front lip let’s move on to taking care of that chrome on the grill” You guys do it but not consistently and I causes some abrupt transitions. 2. Would you consider some background music, it would help unify the whole video and fills in those quiet moments where there is nothing to say like when drilling a hole. Great respect keep up the good work!
"Sa-lee-ka" is just so next-level Canadian pronunciation for Celica. Just when I got used to Canadian TH-camrs saying "Zed" for Z...keep'n me on my toes.
I love and admire how honest you are when you realize a mod isn’t turning out how you’d like, what to stay away from, and what to go for in terms of mods
My mom absolutely loves her Mazda 3, and it's been a great car overall. She's got the model before this, upgraded with Mazda Speed 3 body bits and spoiler, has the stock 16" alloy wheels from the model in this video. She's probably put 1000 km a week on that car since she got it, it's now at over 250,000km on the odometer and it still runs and looks great! And honestly...she really doesn't take good care of it.
Well considering I also own this as a daily(2016, also black, hatch, manual) this is interesting for me. I've been thinking of small mods for a few months but haven't done any yet.
I really dig these 'normal car' builds, just like the Forester. Yeah we all love an awesome S15 or Supra or whatever, but these normal builds are super fun and show that you don't need an awesome or popular car to make something awesome
i wonder why nobody ever tries black chrome? just "blacking" everything out is over done. i think black chrome and black anodizing gives both a blacking, not so chrome, but chrome look. for the rear hatch trim, i would have just scuffed it for that brushed machined look. good video guys💪
The SprintBooster is great. Added an intake and even the bigger Focus RS throttlebody to my Focus and it did improve throttle response a bit, but adding the SprintBooster made a night a d day difference. It's adjustable too so I found the perfect spot where I like it. Makes heel/toe downshifts way better too. I was never a fan of drive by wire throttles because they all seem to have that laggy response bit I'm glad there's a product that addresses it now.
im picking up my mazda 3 tomorrow and this video is making me insanely excited, and even better you guys are from ontario too so literally everything you said is relevant to me
I appreciate Moose drives a manual car still given most modern cars have opted out, Kia/Hyundai and Mazda seem to be the only people left! and yes...it does stand taller when properly trimmed!
I love the Mazda 3 going back from today to the Protege 5... and especially LOVE that this is a GTA (Greater Toronto Area) production. Bravo Guys ♥️🔥👊🏾
Tips on vinyl wrap, use a heat gun but don’t be too greedy with the heat. Just play with it as you stretch it out. Also use a card to with water for lubricant to push out any bubbles!
Front end bottoms out easily on dips / bumps. What that chin needs is a protective cover. Or really stiffen up that front suspension and ad larger wheel / tire package.
3:20 I definitely agree the lights are extremely yellow. I had considered swapping them but I think I will now. I have a 2016 Mazda 3 and its also extremely dark inside the car at night. I feel like they could have back lit several things to make the car not as dark but maybe I’ll find some customization items.
THANK YOU. I'll admit the hatch is way better looking but my 2015 base model sedan needs a little love and this is exactly the kick in the ass I needed.
Use very slightly soap water to float the vinyl into place then you can move it if you make a placing error . Use a low heat gun to dry the water away and stretch the vinyl around corners . Those air pockets are not going .
Actually you can get to the low beams from up top. Gotta move the air box for driver's side, and the passenger side you just go right in. Just throwing it out there for those who don't want to screw around with the wheel well cover
Knob preference is when you are fortunate enough to find and select the knob that works the best for you. Not a privilege that everyone has. According to my wire. 😌🥃🚬🤘
You guys should’ve added the fog lights. The wiring is already behind the plastic panel so all you gotta do it plug it in. But you also have to change the left stalk to the one with the fog light switch.
In the U.K. market the 2.2 diesel is the better option and you can get 210bhp with a normal remap. When I upgrade my Mazda 3 to a newer shape, I will upgrade it so it looks like the sport black model which is only available in the Petrol cars. So really it will be the only sport black diesel
i understand why these type of less involved modification videos are necessary for the channel.. but man was it hard to watch you guys pretending to be excited about a Mazda 3! hahaha! keep up the great work though guys !
This is great! I have 2016 Mazda 3 hatch manual with the 2.0. I have the Voodoo shift knob from an old Miata on mine and it is great. I do like that rear spoiler.
You should be a professional actor. You didn't break character for one second during the nob shape scene which was really funny by the way, I keep chuckling to myself every time I think of it. Thanks for making me laugh today 😊
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This is what I'm talking about I really enjoy these kind of builds
Agreed, this one caught my eye. Simple nice car with a simple nice build.
I love this frfr
Same regular everyday car so cool
@@pchae1 this is like my exact build minus the wheels of my Mazda 3 I feel like they copied me 😂😂
Lmao this isn’t a build
Mazda3 is a really underrated car. Glad to see you guys giving it some love! These kinds of builds are great because a lot of younger people have them as a first car, they see something like this, and suddenly they get into the hobby because they never realised that "normal" cars can be just as much fun as their more dedicated friend's Civic Si/BRZ/etc.
I've had great experiences with my Mazdas so far and the spec list for the 2021 turbocharged skyactiv-g all-wheel-drive is actually really good looking to pick one up. Fun to drive cars
This is exactly why I got into cars, I drive a Mazda 3 2013 as my first car, it’s awesome
If you get a 09-15 auto you better relocate that TCM. Otherwise amazing cars
I love Mazdas but I'll never understand people that get the hatchback, turns a gorgeous car ugly in an instant. If you want an SUV just get a CX lol the CX-30 is literally cheaper than the M3 Hatchback.
17yo owner of a 2017 mazda 3 hatchback and i fully agree
"Its kinda skinny and long. Idk what mooses preference in knob size is"
Just came here to say the same thing 😂😂😂😂
god damn funny xD
This is another best quote from this video! 😂😂😂
i thought he was joking around when he was saying that, but he never smiled, and then he repeated it..
edit: nvm it was a segway into a manscape sponsor
"Trim the hedges and the tree stands taller"
"2x4's, mannequins, whatever he wants!" Lmao. Some quality lines in this video hahaha.
"Sheared smooth as a sheep down there" ewww!
@@ChoPi-Eww I was literally laughing out loud at this one.
MAnnequins! 🤣🤣
Love these types of videos. Regarding the LED lights it's important for people to buy the same size and location of the LED as the reflector housing was designed to reflect light a certain way. If you buy a LED replacement that is too long or too short or has the LED's in the wrong spot your headlight performance will be poor.
and will blind others with glare.
These ones worked really well... solid cutoff in these projectors with little glare
also 'bluer' light color refracts more readily in fog and rain and ends up reflecting back into your face instead of cutting through to the road and back
@@brl5755 The bluer light is so much more blinding for other drivers too. It would be great if manufacturers of new vehicles would use warmer lights- especially in their SUVs. Getting blinded by everyone drives me mad
As a 3rd gen 6 spd mazda 3 owner, i cannot explain how happy I am to see this video!!
What year is this Mazda???
2nd Gen* there's no speed after that
I adore my '17 Mazda 3. The suspension setup on them is really excellent for spirited street driving without beating you up over nasty pavement. It's the perfect compliment to my Miata.
So glad you guys are doing this. These 3's are really underrated.
If you've got the time to get the parts delivered, I cannot recommend Corksport's short shifter and billet aluminum shift linkage bushings enough. I've got them in my 2018 Mazda 3, and it's the best purchase I've ever made. Incredibly positive shift feel, and I no longer bang into the gate on my way to fifth gear. Relatively inexpensive, only takes about an hour to install, and it completely changes the driving experience.
Thanks ... I will have to look into that - Moose
If I were to do this to my 17' 3 about how much would it run me?
@@eliisbell5095 Total cost for both parts is about $150 CAD, plus a tube of blue Loctite, if you don't already have some. Best value-for-money mod I've ever done, hands down. corksport.com/mazda-3-6-cx5-short-shift-plate-kit.html corksport.com/corksport-mazda-shifter-bushing-set-skyactiv.html
@@Planexpert90 thank you, ill start looking into this, as much as I can modify it on a shoe string mod budget
@@eliisbell5095 I'm on a university student's budget. I totally feel that. I've never once regretted the expenditure. Combined with the corksport leather weighted shiftknob, I find myself making unnecessary gear changes just because it's so satisfying to row through the gears.
I miss my 17 6MT Mazda 3 hatch. Honestly, SUCH a great mix of fun, practical, and economical. Truly a gym of a vehicle.
I love these series. I could absolutely see someone doing this stuff for a daily. It's great to see how this stuff goes.
I usually only like 80’s and 90’s VW’s, BMW’s and Benz’s, but for whatever reason I’ve always loved the look of this generation Mazda 3 hatch! They just look sharp and smart, without going overboard with the styling like a lot of current econo cars are trying to do. (Juke, CH-v, civic etc)
I love that ad placement. Always going hot with the placements. One of the channels I never skip 😂
My 16' Mazda 6 has been a really awesome daily. Ive done alot of what Id call tasteful mods. The 6mt is actually great. My list is actually pretty decent and thats all what I considered simple. Looking foward to this series!
I’ve loveddddd these cars as soon as I found out about them. I’m glad you’re putting exposure on this!
Love this series! I don't even own a Mazda, but there's just something so gratifying about seeing something come together quickly. Definitely feels like a throwback to the Modified days!
As a Mazda 3 owner, this video is a nice surprise! Mine is a 2018 sedan with the 2.0L manual (same engine from the ND1). I've replaced the steelies with 2008 MX-5 17"x7" wheels, summer tires, tein lowering springs, and a different shift knob. While the car was fun for what it is stock, now my 3 is a great alternative to my Miata. It handles great for fwd, shifting is fun, the engine feels potent, it feels light on its feet, and it no doubt has the Mazda spirit.
The grill chrome is considerably easier to black out if you remove the bumper and remove the chrome piece. I dipped mine and did it both in-place and off-car(deer took exception to my mazda), doing the extra work to remove it made the job easier and the results better. I am used to pulling bumpers so it took me less time to remove than to mask.
So glad you guys are back!! Some things I noticed that you guys don’t do that a lot of other channels do that helps low and continuity in the video:
1. When you finish a job preface what you are going to do next After every job. Like “Now that that we’ve finished installing the Front lip let’s move up above it and see what we have make the front of this car look even sweeter” OR “now that we’ve finished the front lip let’s move on to taking care of that chrome on the grill”
You guys do it but not consistently and I causes some abrupt transitions.
2. Would you consider some background music, it would help unify the whole video and fills in those quiet moments where there is nothing to say like when drilling a hole.
Great respect keep up the good work!
The lip compliments the car's chin like the beard compliments DP's chin, A G R E S S I V E
"Sa-lee-ka" is just so next-level Canadian pronunciation for Celica. Just when I got used to Canadian TH-camrs saying "Zed" for Z...keep'n me on my toes.
I've got a 2017 Mazda 3. got some great ideas from this, Thank you for taking the time to show this.
same year mine is red
Nice product placement for manscaping placed just after Moose’s knob replacement. Very appropriate.
I bought these same Sealight LEDS for my Sonic headlights, high beams, and Fog. I love them. Have had them in for over a year now. No problems.
Moose can slide mannequins back there 😂😂😂 that was fkn hilarious DP
My exes mom had one of these with every option and imo its the best, most fun "normal" Daily you can get
i love that you guys explain everything so calmly
I've got a Mazda 6 and wrapped all the chrome also. Looks so much better with it deleted.
"The interior is pretty clean". The cup holder area had so much dust I thought he flocked it tan. Really awesome that you guys did this for him!
The flappy thing in the back is actually pretty cool! Might be good for loading bikes in and out too.
I love and admire how honest you are when you realize a mod isn’t turning out how you’d like, what to stay away from, and what to go for in terms of mods
Yes, back to Saturday mornings (for me in Australia) waking up to speed academy. Everything is right again.
My mom absolutely loves her Mazda 3, and it's been a great car overall. She's got the model before this, upgraded with Mazda Speed 3 body bits and spoiler, has the stock 16" alloy wheels from the model in this video. She's probably put 1000 km a week on that car since she got it, it's now at over 250,000km on the odometer and it still runs and looks great! And honestly...she really doesn't take good care of it.
Well considering I also own this as a daily(2016, also black, hatch, manual) this is interesting for me. I've been thinking of small mods for a few months but haven't done any yet.
I really dig these 'normal car' builds, just like the Forester. Yeah we all love an awesome S15 or Supra or whatever, but these normal builds are super fun and show that you don't need an awesome or popular car to make something awesome
That's a nice touch with that carbon fiber rear wing 👍
i wonder why nobody ever tries black chrome? just "blacking" everything out is over done. i think black chrome and black anodizing gives both a blacking, not so chrome, but chrome look. for the rear hatch trim, i would have just scuffed it for that brushed machined look. good video guys💪
The SprintBooster is great. Added an intake and even the bigger Focus RS throttlebody to my Focus and it did improve throttle response a bit, but adding the SprintBooster made a night a d day difference. It's adjustable too so I found the perfect spot where I like it. Makes heel/toe downshifts way better too. I was never a fan of drive by wire throttles because they all seem to have that laggy response bit I'm glad there's a product that addresses it now.
im picking up my mazda 3 tomorrow and this video is making me insanely excited, and even better you guys are from ontario too so literally everything you said is relevant to me
I appreciate Moose drives a manual car still given most modern cars have opted out, Kia/Hyundai and Mazda seem to be the only people left!
and yes...it does stand taller when properly trimmed!
Good to see another one of these builds, love the new look and keep up the good work.
I love the Mazda 3 going back from today to the Protege 5... and especially LOVE that this is a GTA (Greater Toronto Area) production.
Bravo Guys
♥️🔥👊🏾
This new video format/content is way better than the old stuff. Keep it up.
Tips on vinyl wrap, use a heat gun but don’t be too greedy with the heat. Just play with it as you stretch it out. Also use a card to with water for lubricant to push out any bubbles!
oh snaps! mod my ride is back!!! yes and I drive a mazda 3 :D taking notes lol
3 Hatchback after 2014 is such an underrated vehicle.
I enjoy these quick simple builds. They are relatable. Good stuff.
Front end bottoms out easily on dips / bumps. What that chin needs is a protective cover. Or really stiffen up that front suspension and ad larger wheel / tire package.
I cant wait to see mooses response! He's by far my favorite person on this channel!
I love these kind of videos. Giving back to your staff/friends/family!! Keep it up!
I LOVED the CRV series and love these types of builds, relatable and fun and stuff the average dude can do. Not crazy track builds or anything
3:20 I definitely agree the lights are extremely yellow. I had considered swapping them but I think I will now. I have a 2016 Mazda 3 and its also extremely dark inside the car at night. I feel like they could have back lit several things to make the car not as dark but maybe I’ll find some customization items.
There is LED options for the courtesy (overhead) lights ... they tend to be about 6000 Kelvin (Bright white) cheap and easy to install
THANK YOU. I'll admit the hatch is way better looking but my 2015 base model sedan needs a little love and this is exactly the kick in the ass I needed.
"It's kinda skinny and long. And i don't know if that's Moose's preference in knob shape" 😂😂😂
"It is good from far, but far from good... It is good enough for the Internet everybody!"
Best quote ever! 😂😂
I was given this car as my high school daily driver. This is looking like a good way to mod my mazda 3.
Mazda 3s rule!
Use very slightly soap water to float the vinyl into place then you can move it if you make a placing error . Use a low heat gun to dry the water away and stretch the vinyl around corners .
Those air pockets are not going .
I have a 2015 mazda 3 and i love it! done a bunch on mods on it and i cant recommend it enough
Speed Academy and Mighty Car mods keep me happy.
You're good guys, Moose will love it!!
😂😂😂 the whole knob segment + manscape segment was pure gold!! Ended up getting the performance package so your advertisement was effective. Lol.
Great video guys! Very entertaining commentary, to include the commercial. You made a big difference in the moose chariot already!
I just installed those Led lights on my scion frs from sealight, alot better than the stock halogens.
I was waiting for a joke about the knob pref, the manscaped commercial. BEAUTIFULLY DONE SIRS
Excited to see this, first car was a 2015 Mazda 3 and loved the thing so I’m excited to see someone build one!
I like this type of video, a quick change to vehicle's to show what is possible with more common car
i love how you do daily driver builds and actually affordable mods. really loving the channel so far!! keep it up
I got also got a mazda 3 same year thanks for making this video got alot of good ideas
Actually you can get to the low beams from up top. Gotta move the air box for driver's side, and the passenger side you just go right in. Just throwing it out there for those who don't want to screw around with the wheel well cover
This is what I like to see guys!
I used to have this car and always wanted to mod it. I’ve never clicked like so fast.
Knob preference is when you are fortunate enough to find and select the knob that works the best for you. Not a privilege that everyone has. According to my wire. 😌🥃🚬🤘
You guys should’ve added the fog lights. The wiring is already behind the plastic panel so all you gotta do it plug it in. But you also have to change the left stalk to the one with the fog light switch.
These types of builds are my favourite, i really like hot-hatch type cars!
Yes! I love these mods to regular daily drivers.
i love my 2018 m3. eibach springs, racing beat muffler konig wheels and lotsa track weekends.
In the U.K. market the 2.2 diesel is the better option and you can get 210bhp with a normal remap. When I upgrade my Mazda 3 to a newer shape, I will upgrade it so it looks like the sport black model which is only available in the Petrol cars. So really it will be the only sport black diesel
This really should have been titled "The Roast of Moose"
No kidding
right?! not even there to defend himself!
I thought it was funny personally ... I get my digs in later :)
That rear spoiler is clean! I might have to shop around for that
That wrap job on the chrome grill made a huge difference in the appearance.
Yooo guys love the new branding and intro. I’ve been rooting for you all for a long time. Keep up the great work. I wish you all the success.
i understand why these type of less involved modification videos are necessary for the channel.. but man was it hard to watch you guys pretending to be excited about a Mazda 3! hahaha!
keep up the great work though guys !
this is the better version of pimp my ride.
That's awesome, for moose nice repayment for the help he gives on the channel.👍
Finally a car that I could take notes out of this video!
This is great! I have 2016 Mazda 3 hatch manual with the 2.0. I have the Voodoo shift knob from an old Miata on mine and it is great. I do like that rear spoiler.
Have the exact same car and color except a 2017. Thanks for all the great ideas!
I love what you guys doing. I am myself a mecanic and it is one of my dream to do stuff like you guys do
yes!!!!! I have a gracefully modified mazda 3 too
Theeee best advert for any product ever....... fact 🤣
You should be a professional actor. You didn't break character for one second during the nob shape scene which was really funny by the way, I keep chuckling to myself every time I think of it. Thanks for making me laugh today 😊
If you trim the bushes the tree stands taller 🤣🤣🤣 wise man wise man
that shifter more like "PIMP MY RIDE" quality
Those are good looking cars. Kind of has a fleet car vibe but that look is endearing as they age.
this was pretty cool! Yall wanna do this to my 2014 red mazda 3? haha
Good to see Moose back on the channel!
yes finally the moose I missed him alot haha. These episodes are mint very fun and entertaining.
These builds are the best. Please keep doing these!!
Bad Obsession Motorsport references. Knob shape preferences. LOL