Oli's Mazda 3

About Build

I’ve owned this car since 2015. Early on, it was fitted with lowering springs and Rota wheels, giving it a more aggressive look and stance. In 2020, I removed the lowering springs to prioritize ride comfort, and by 2022, I also swapped out the Rota wheels and returned to stock wheels. During this time, the car served as our main family vehicle.

Fast forward to 2024, I have a second vehicle for family use. I then decided it was finally time to give this car a well deserved refresh.

Here’s the current setup:

Wheels: Rays Volk Racing CE28SL in Pressed Graphite (18x8.5 +45), wrapped in GT Radial Champiro SX2 tires (245/40/18)

Suspension: Standard GR3 Coilovers

Interior: Carbon fiber steering wheel and carbon fiber shifter

Bodykit: OEM-style bodykits from Mikstore

Grille: Kai Grille from Mikstore

Taillights: Kai Taillights from Mikstore

Headlights: OEM-inspired HID headlights from Mikstore

Spoiler: Single wing by Jin Jimenez (available on Facebook)

Brakes: Refurbished Brembo F50 4-pot calipers with 355mm discs

Exhaust: Borla axle-back S-type exhaust system (Part #11918), a complete bolt-on kit designed for the Mazda 3