Excelent build, and I was definetly eyeing up that cold air intake and was worried it only fitted the automatic mazda 3s. I'm sure you've seen videos on the tube about the 2.0 supercharger kit that came out pretty recently. I hope that you could look into it, but other than that I can't wait to see your driving video, this 3 is sick!!!!
Loved the video as it shows everything I need to do on the same exact car. Would you mind to tell me where I can find all the exact same parts ? I'm from Montreal Quebec. Great Video btw !
I'm so spoiled with no salted roads in California...I looked at a 3 year old Mazda Cx something or other from New York: My god, the rust that had already taken over !
Fun watching these, I got a 2012 3 skyactiv sedan a few weeks back as my first car, so far I've done a corksport exhuast a front lip and got my vors tr4 wheels on today. In the near future I'm hoping to paint some side skirts and lip spoiler and put those on, hopefully I can also save up a little more money and maybe do some coilovers. Keep up the good work!
That's great! Congrats on your first car and the mods you've done, I'm sure it sounds and looks great! Coilovers would defiantly be a nice mod for the future! Thanks for your support!!
Thanks for the video! Mine is starting to get pretty rusty back there too. I don't want to junk the car though and I found a handful of rear subframes on ebay.
nice job , I have a lot of problems with the suspension of my Mazda and I would like to install the same bushings, my question is where did you buy them to try to find out if it is possible for them to be sent to Mexico ✌️.
Great video. Did you just disconnect the hose from the evap box? Facing with the same process but honestly don’t know if I can just remove the pipe from that box.
Thanks! Glad you liked it! It was mostly a time concern cause I was trying to get everything swapped over so I could sell the other Mazda 3. But I did paint them later on, and I shower this in my recent "How to Service a Skyactiv Mazda" Video 👍
I know this vid is old but really looking for this info as i'm looking to buy a gen1 rear subframe - Is the subframe for Gen 2 the same as for Gen 1? the reco i get to buy for mine looks exactly like the subframe you have in the video.
The subframes are pretty much the same there's a few small differences, like the way the struts mount on the 1st gens it has an extra bracket. But I'm sure you could make a second gen subframe work no problem.
Yes that's an excellent point! I didn't even think of that when I did this, but what your saying makes a lot of sense and is the best practice to do so! Thanks for sharing! 👍
Hey, I love your content. I have a Mazda 3 2.5 hatch and was wondering if the speed 3 shocks and springs would fit because I have a set in my garage that I would like to put some 1.5 lowering springs
Thanks! Happy you like it! Yes the speed shocks fit, it's actually something I'm planning on doing as I have a set also, but if you use the stock speed springs supposedly it raises the front of a regular Mazda 3 because the speed is heavier
Hello from Europe.Super video, i liked it. I am planning to do this on my mazda.But i am considering if it's safe to loosen those rusted bolts on the stands witch you used(and witch i have too).Really dont want to drop the car onto myself.And second question is, how much wheight the whole subframe,approximately(with the control arms and everything, as you did it).Thanks.
Thanks! I'm happy you found it useful! I didn't feel unsafe doing it this way as the car was solidly planted on the stands and it didn't move at all. For the subframe part it was easier then I initially expected because I thought too the bolts were gonna be hard to take out with the rust, but the 4 main bolts that hold the subframe screw in, on the inside of the car so the tread is exposed to the elements. When I took them out they didn't look rusted at all. For the weight of the subframe with control arms I was still able to lift it by myself once it was out of the car, so I would say about 120-150 pounds, that too was lighter then expected. Hopefully this helps you out! 👍
Another little upgrade that nobody does is remove the mate vinyl that came from fabric covering the window borders. I removed it and pass polishing compound until get this shinny black.
No way, Brossard Mazda is where I got my 2012 Mazda 3 back in 2017 (looks the exact same as the one in the video except mine is 4 door). It's my first car and I just started doing my own maintenance/repairs.
It was possible not to make a cutout, the mps rear bumper fits perfectly on a 1.6\2.0+ hatchback. This is the easiest tuning, but for the front bumper you need to change the hood and wings
Yeah that's true! I did have the Speed3 rear bumper on my other Mazda3 that I took the parts from, and was debating swapping the bumper over to this one, but I would of have to get the bumper painted blue, that's why in the end I ended up just doing the cut out.
Yes it's the same for the speed 3! I got the bushings at: siberianbushing.ca and I got all my suspension parts a partsavatar.ca I got the cheapest suspension parts I could get, since I knew I was pressing out the bushings. Hope this helps! 👍
Hey that is a great question! By SP25 I'm assuming you're talking about one that is the same gen? I really wanted a Skyactiv since I daily drive this and the gas mileage is very good with the new engine compared to the MZR line up. Also I find the performance of the 2.0 Skyactiv is pretty close to the 2.5 MZR. As for condition of the car well it's actually in pretty good condition, as Canadian winters with the use of salt, cars rust in only a few years. 👍
Not really I think it was like $260-$300 CAD to get the rear bushings, and similar price for when I did the front bushings. You can check them out at siberianbushing.ca/
WoW mate that rust is so stressy I live in NSW Australia It would take about 50 years to get that level of rust lol even when we get rain or floods its dry a day later its sad that you're country allow such a bad practice like salting the roads its not that it kills every tributary near buy the runoff stunts the local flora and fauna and the bull shite and cost to fixing or replacing your cars i feel frustration for you guys
Yeah it's the unfortunate reality we need to live with in this area, cars start rusting after only a few winters. And after 10years if they weren't rust proof they end up looking like this. Glad you're enjoying the videos!
Hey man, great vid! I have a couple questions I was hoping you could answer. Where did you get the rear sway bar, subframe and polyurethane bushings from? Do you notice a difference with the speed 3 front calipers, rear Mazda 5 bracket and braided brake lines? Does the 2.5l muffler negatively impact fuel economy or performance. Thanks
Hey happy you're enjoying the content! The rear sway bar, I got used off someone on marketplace with the springs, mazdaspeed exhaust and also got the front sway bar but never installed that one. The subframe I got it off eBay, I found a seller that would coat the subframe. The bushings are from Siberian Bushings, I've installed them before on my front control arms and they felt great for an entry level poly bushing considering the price. For the speed 3 calipers definitely more clamping power and actually made the steering feel a tad heavier, I also felt a bit of a difference with the Mazda 5 brakes under hard braking. The braided brake lindds definitely feel nice, they firm up the pedal. I haven't seen any performance draw back from using the 2.5 muffler or fuel economy, it's way quieter then the mazdaspeed one for sure borderline sounds like stock in the car. Let me know if you have any other questions,you can always reach out iin Instagram too! 👍
@@DrivingProduction that’s fantastic! Thank you so much for all the info, and keep making great content! I will follow you on instagram as well, cheers.
I saw a car I liked for a good price. I proceeded to ask where it was from. Yup I knew it. They raised the car on a lift and it was all rust. I left immediately.
Excelent build, and I was definetly eyeing up that cold air intake and was worried it only fitted the automatic mazda 3s. I'm sure you've seen videos on the tube about the 2.0 supercharger kit that came out pretty recently. I hope that you could look into it, but other than that I can't wait to see your driving video, this 3 is sick!!!!
Thanks! I'm happy you're liking the videos! I would have to look more into the supercharger, but could be an interesting route to go to!
Where is this super charger kit you speak of? Is it for the 2nd gen?
love your vids, just got a Mazda 3 my self. I am in Adelaide Australia and the amount of rust under your car makes me weep.
Thanks!! Yeah I know with the Canadian winters car rust in just a few years!
Loved the video as it shows everything I need to do on the same exact car. Would you mind to tell me where I can find all the exact same parts ? I'm from Montreal Quebec. Great Video btw !
This videois awesome, holy hell this deserves so much more views
Thanks!! That means a lot! I really appreciate it!
I'm so spoiled with no salted roads in California...I looked at a 3 year old Mazda Cx something or other from New York: My god, the rust that had already taken over !
Yeah definitely fortunate for that! Cars rust like crazy because of the salt they put on roads her
Fun watching these, I got a 2012 3 skyactiv sedan a few weeks back as my first car, so far I've done a corksport exhuast a front lip and got my vors tr4 wheels on today. In the near future I'm hoping to paint some side skirts and lip spoiler and put those on, hopefully I can also save up a little more money and maybe do some coilovers. Keep up the good work!
That's great! Congrats on your first car and the mods you've done, I'm sure it sounds and looks great! Coilovers would defiantly be a nice mod for the future! Thanks for your support!!
Thanks for the video! Mine is starting to get pretty rusty back there too. I don't want to junk the car though and I found a handful of rear subframes on ebay.
Happy to hear you enjoyed the video! That's were I got mine from, they sell them all coated and everything!
Hi, great content. Very educating and satisfying to watch. Keep going and thanks for sharing this mechs knowledge, experience 😌
Thanks!! I'm happy you're enjoying the content!!
nice job , I have a lot of problems with the suspension of my Mazda and I would like to install the same bushings, my question is where did you buy them to try to find out if it is possible for them to be sent to Mexico ✌️.
Thanks!! I got the bushings here: siberianbushing.com/ you'd have to reach out to them to see if they ship to Mexico
Great video.
Did you just disconnect the hose from the evap box? Facing with the same process but honestly don’t know if I can just remove the pipe from that box.
Thanks!! Yes when dropped the subframe I did disconnect the evap system, you have to be pretty carful as the clips can be pretty brittle.
So how did it feel driving wise after all these suspnesion upgrades?
The car feels absolutely amazing! Super planted!
Great vid, informative. Thank you. Wondering why you didn’t paint the calipers?
Thanks! Glad you liked it! It was mostly a time concern cause I was trying to get everything swapped over so I could sell the other Mazda 3. But I did paint them later on, and I shower this in my recent "How to Service a Skyactiv Mazda" Video 👍
Can you send the links where you bought the siberian bushings!?
Yes it's siberianbushing.ca/
So I’ve got the same car. But I love the front end of the mazdaspeed. Could you do a video of putting on mazdaspeed fenders bumpers and hood?
Hey that's great! Unfortunately I don't think I would be doing a Mazdaspeed front end swap, it should be pretty straight forward to do though!
I know this vid is old but really looking for this info as i'm looking to buy a gen1 rear subframe - Is the subframe for Gen 2 the same as for Gen 1? the reco i get to buy for mine looks exactly like the subframe you have in the video.
The subframes are pretty much the same there's a few small differences, like the way the struts mount on the 1st gens it has an extra bracket. But I'm sure you could make a second gen subframe work no problem.
@@DrivingProduction thanks for the reply and info! Happy holidays!
Rule number one : never use old fasteners. They got elongated once with factory torque, got solicited from the road. Use new one, with the same grade.
Yes that's an excellent point! I didn't even think of that when I did this, but what your saying makes a lot of sense and is the best practice to do so! Thanks for sharing! 👍
rule #2 fuck what people in the comments say
@@neilsullada385 rule #3, obey your master. And people with degrees and education.
fantastic, I will do the same. Greetings from NDG bro!
Hey, I love your content. I have a Mazda 3 2.5 hatch and was wondering if the speed 3 shocks and springs would fit because I have a set in my garage that I would like to put some 1.5 lowering springs
Thanks! Happy you like it! Yes the speed shocks fit, it's actually something I'm planning on doing as I have a set also, but if you use the stock speed springs supposedly it raises the front of a regular Mazda 3 because the speed is heavier
Ahh I didn’t know that and I appreciate it thank you very much
are the subframe and arms upgrades or are they the stock m3 components?
They are all OEM parts, I just changed the bushings. 👍
Have you ajusted the escape angle?
Not sure what that is, but I def got an alignment afterwards!
Hello from Europe.Super video, i liked it. I am planning to do this on my mazda.But i am considering if it's safe to loosen those rusted bolts on the stands witch you used(and witch i have too).Really dont want to drop the car onto myself.And second question is, how much wheight the whole subframe,approximately(with the control arms and everything, as you did it).Thanks.
Thanks! I'm happy you found it useful! I didn't feel unsafe doing it this way as the car was solidly planted on the stands and it didn't move at all. For the subframe part it was easier then I initially expected because I thought too the bolts were gonna be hard to take out with the rust, but the 4 main bolts that hold the subframe screw in, on the inside of the car so the tread is exposed to the elements. When I took them out they didn't look rusted at all. For the weight of the subframe with control arms I was still able to lift it by myself once it was out of the car, so I would say about 120-150 pounds, that too was lighter then expected. Hopefully this helps you out! 👍
Another little upgrade that nobody does is remove the mate vinyl that came from fabric covering the window borders. I removed it and pass polishing compound until get this shinny black.
That's awesome! Never heard of that but will look into it!
Do you have a link for the polyurethane bushings for the control arms (in Canada)?
Yes I got them from siberianbushing.ca/ that's where I got all my poly bushings for my Mazda 3
Man, your video is a treasure of how to. I have 2010 Mazda5, planning to replace all suspension components. Thank you.
Thanks! It means a lot!! Made the car feel better than new and handle amazing, I would definitely recommend this!
Brossard mazda.... It's a car from quebec province. It's like 20 min from where I live
Haha yeah I bought it in Montreal from the owner
No way, Brossard Mazda is where I got my 2012 Mazda 3 back in 2017 (looks the exact same as the one in the video except mine is 4 door). It's my first car and I just started doing my own maintenance/repairs.
How much it estimate of all parts and repairing cost.. can you help me
With the new subframe and all the new suspension parts and bushings it was about $1000-$1200 CAD
What size socket fits the adjust cam bolts? Please help
Nice job!!!
Thanks for the support!
It was possible not to make a cutout, the mps rear bumper fits perfectly on a 1.6\2.0+ hatchback. This is the easiest tuning, but for the front bumper you need to change the hood and wings
Yeah that's true! I did have the Speed3 rear bumper on my other Mazda3 that I took the parts from, and was debating swapping the bumper over to this one, but I would of have to get the bumper painted blue, that's why in the end I ended up just doing the cut out.
Could you send me a link where you got all these parts .... Is it the same for the speed3 as well (2nd gen)
Yes it's the same for the speed 3! I got the bushings at: siberianbushing.ca and I got all my suspension parts a partsavatar.ca I got the cheapest suspension parts I could get, since I knew I was pressing out the bushings. Hope this helps! 👍
Excelente!
Why didn’t you just buy a nice condition SP25?
Hey that is a great question! By SP25 I'm assuming you're talking about one that is the same gen? I really wanted a Skyactiv since I daily drive this and the gas mileage is very good with the new engine compared to the MZR line up. Also I find the performance of the 2.0 Skyactiv is pretty close to the 2.5 MZR. As for condition of the car well it's actually in pretty good condition, as Canadian winters with the use of salt, cars rust in only a few years. 👍
what brand is camber arms?
If I remember correctly they were Mevotech
Mazda 5 rear brakes??
Yes! It's a great cheap brake upgrade, technically it's just the rotors and brake brackets! 👍
Wonderful, I want to be mechanich, I expect to be good as you jejej
Thanks! I'm sure you'll be much better than this if you become a mechanic!
We’re the bushings expensive to purchase ?
Not really I think it was like $260-$300 CAD to get the rear bushings, and similar price for when I did the front bushings. You can check them out at siberianbushing.ca/
Sooo nice!
WoW mate that rust is so stressy I live in NSW Australia It would take about 50 years to get that level of rust lol
even when we get rain or floods its dry a day later
its sad that you're country allow such a bad practice like salting the roads its not that it kills every tributary near buy
the runoff stunts the local flora and fauna
and the bull shite and cost to fixing or replacing your cars i feel frustration for you guys
Yeah it's the unfortunate reality we need to live with in this area, cars start rusting after only a few winters. And after 10years if they weren't rust proof they end up looking like this. Glad you're enjoying the videos!
Hey man, great vid!
I have a couple questions I was hoping you could answer. Where did you get the rear sway bar, subframe and polyurethane bushings from? Do you notice a difference with the speed 3 front calipers, rear Mazda 5 bracket and braided brake lines? Does the 2.5l muffler negatively impact fuel economy or performance.
Thanks
Hey happy you're enjoying the content! The rear sway bar, I got used off someone on marketplace with the springs, mazdaspeed exhaust and also got the front sway bar but never installed that one. The subframe I got it off eBay, I found a seller that would coat the subframe. The bushings are from Siberian Bushings, I've installed them before on my front control arms and they felt great for an entry level poly bushing considering the price. For the speed 3 calipers definitely more clamping power and actually made the steering feel a tad heavier, I also felt a bit of a difference with the Mazda 5 brakes under hard braking. The braided brake lindds definitely feel nice, they firm up the pedal. I haven't seen any performance draw back from using the 2.5 muffler or fuel economy, it's way quieter then the mazdaspeed one for sure borderline sounds like stock in the car. Let me know if you have any other questions,you can always reach out iin Instagram too! 👍
@@DrivingProduction that’s fantastic! Thank you so much for all the info, and keep making great content! I will follow you on instagram as well, cheers.
Yeah my rear subframe also looks horrific
Haha Yeah that's a common problem with cars where there's salt!
why is everything so rusted???
Because of Canadian winters with salted roads haha
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Why not use new bolts? Everything looks new and clean, rusty bolts - ugh
I did replace some that were seized, but most of the apart from having a bit of surface rust were still in good condition that's why.
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I saw a car I liked for a good price. I proceeded to ask where it was from. Yup I knew it. They raised the car on a lift and it was all rust. I left immediately.
Yes you have make sure they are clean, or be willing to put some work into them.
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