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Old 01-08-2014, 02:45 PM   #1 (permalink)
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New member wanting to share and learn.

I just purchased A 2014 Mazda 3 GT 2.5 I'm planning on doing just A few modification to it.
I would love to help or share ideals.

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Old 01-08-2014, 03:01 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Welcome to the site and congrats on the new car.

You will see your largest gains from changing how you drive, so be sure to check out: 100+ Hypermiling / ecodriving tips & tactics for better mpg - EcoModder.com

Mod can help too, but to a lesser extent unless you're willing to really go wild (which I assume you aren't because its a brand new car). Still, you can check out our mods list here: 65+ Vehicle modifications for better fuel economy - EcoModder.com

I would recommend starting by airing up your tires to max sidewall, or somewhere between the mfg suggested pressure and it. Then I would probably work on a partial grill block for aerodynamics and faster warm up. Of course instrumentation like a SG or UG really helps too.
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welcome!
raise the tire pressure to 40-44psi.
get a scangauge (see link in sig)

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First: ScangaugeII
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...eii-23306.html

Second: Grille Block
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...e-10912-2.html

Third: Full underbelly pan
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...q45-11402.html

Fourth: rear skirts and 30.4mpg on trip!
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tml#post247938
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