Got new tires and alignment (and a tie rod) yesterday. Loving how it rides so much better now.

 

a bad tie rod can really screw up your handling. glad to hear you got it fixed and riding better

 

SHaun- the bumper inserts, and EGR delete

 

EGR delete definitely still sitting in the garage. Inserts I have, just have to find them. Bumper, still up in the attic with lip on, don't know if you still want it.

 

^^^^^^ YOU HAVE YOUR COBRA BUMPER STILL???????

and its a 2010 mazda 3 hatch 6-speed. 7500 miles (buy it from me)

and it sadly doesn't have a transmission included. I'm going to pick it up in about an hour and I'll take some pictures of the tear down once I get it on the stand. This is mroe of a learning tool than anything else for me. I'm going to buy 4.2 swap parts and m112 parts as I see them on the classifieds. I don't see everything being done until probably April. This way I can have an engine I'm working on separately, and still be able to drive the car when needed

 

that mazda sounds like a pretty fun car. those are really nice. and thats a bummer that it doesnt have the trans. it will be cool to see the pics of the tear down

 

It really is fun, there's just such a small aftermarket for the NA 3's and I'd rather build my mustang. It's worth it for me to keep it though, I get like 33 mpg on the highway and my daily commute is like 60 miles each way all high way

 

yeah 33mpg will definitely pay off. if the car is killing your build money, then how come you didnt think to buy an older 3 or something different?

 

for the warranty, I got a free extended warranty out of the deal, so I don't have to worry about anything at all, I'm keeping it bone stock
and it's only killing my build money temporarily, I'm putting everything away right now to build up a nice 6-month pillow in case anything happens.

 

haha yeah good idea. i try to keep a little cushion but spending money on car stuff is too much fun