New to site; new 3
 

Hello everyone, I just got a new 3 (2.3 5-door Blue). I am thinking exhaust, headers and intake. What should I get? Also, it seems like not may people are putting 18"s on the 3s. Is it not good to this? I am not very knowledgeable about car modifications, please help!

mazda 3 18's
 

i have an 06 3 5-door and i plan on putting 18's on my car along with summer tires. of course i live in the chicago area so i will be rotating them out to the factories during the winter time. im also widening the tire to 225 or 235. just remember this... if you lower the profile of the tire then the ride is going to be a little rougher and if you go below 45 then your looking at really damaging the rims if you hit a pot hole.

I hope that helps.

Thanks
 

Neo, this helps thanks for the reply!

I'm in the B'ham area also. What part of town are you in? I could meet up with you sometime and go over everything briefly with you to give you a good idea of what's available.

I'm in alabaster/montevallo area.

Roddimus, I am actually from Tampa, FL. Thanks for the offer. I wish I could meet some people here with 3s.