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Title: new ride
Post by: weaselnoze on August 19, 2007, 08:54:43 AM
i got rid of that mess of a civic that some of you remember and picked this up a month or so ago. 

2007 Crystal White Pearl Mica GT 5spd with nav, sat, roof and bose

MODS

-eibach pro kit
-mazdaspeed CAI
-cx-7 antenna
-nokya hyperyellow fogs
-lamin-x fog film
-removed sidemoldings


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/weaselnoze/mazda/004.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/weaselnoze/mazda/005.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/weaselnoze/mazda/006.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/weaselnoze/mazda/007.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/weaselnoze/mazda/008.jpg)


*****UPDATE 8-16-07*****


backtrack a bit to late july in harrisburg

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/weaselnoze/mazda/009.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/weaselnoze/mazda/010.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/weaselnoze/mazda/011.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/weaselnoze/mazda/012.jpg)
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: jake42 on August 19, 2007, 09:45:42 AM
Chris,
Those are such awesome shots. You should send some to Mazda to use as promos. You might just have a new job.

Jake
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: nastynate6695 on August 19, 2007, 09:46:20 AM
ZOOM ZOOM ??
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: GeeP on August 19, 2007, 03:38:35 PM
Chris,

Excellent photos!  It's a pleasure to watch your photography skills develop.  It took me a minute to realize that #3, 4, and 5 weren't Mazda promo shots.  Especially #3.  Keep up the good work.   :thumb:

Oh, enjoy the new car.   :)
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: Caffeine on August 19, 2007, 04:08:50 PM
Yeah, seriously!   You've got some talent there, guy!   :thumb:

Nice ride!
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: manofthefield on August 19, 2007, 05:44:15 PM
That was your "dream car" right?  Congrats!  Must be nice to work at a Mazda dealer to get parts and stuff you need cheap
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: weaselnoze on August 20, 2007, 04:33:26 PM
Quote from: manofthefield on August 19, 2007, 05:44:15 PM
That was your "dream car" right?  Congrats!  Must be nice to work at a Mazda dealer to get parts and stuff you need cheap

yea how'd u remember??

thanks for all the comments guys, this car is just toooo much fun!!
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: max_boost on August 23, 2007, 11:30:35 AM
I really like the 3 and yours looks great. Any future mod plans?
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: pandy on August 23, 2007, 12:43:54 PM
Gorgeous car! Gorgeous pics! Congrats!!!  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: sanjay on August 23, 2007, 02:24:15 PM
Nice!  My gf has a 3 as well, and it's a blast to drive.  Your photos are great, too... maybe convince the dealership to let you do some promo shots for their advertising?
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: weaselnoze on August 23, 2007, 05:28:04 PM
@ max_boost   -  the mods never stop.  i posted a list of current mods however as i come by more money im sure i'll waste it on the car!


thanks guys for the comments. i was actually thinking of submitting one or 2 of these to mazdausa and see if they can do something with it
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: frankieG on August 23, 2007, 07:25:23 PM
my first car was a mazda i still love em
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: CasiUSA on August 23, 2007, 10:35:48 PM
I've always liked those cars- I'm an even bigger fan of the pics!  :thumb:
You should send the pics to Mazda, maybe there's a career in motor vehicle photography for you- I would have thought you were a pro from those pics.
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on August 23, 2007, 11:00:49 PM
indeed sir. although im not a fan of teh three, i am a fan if its bigger brother :icon_twisted: both imho gorgeous vehicles. btw what camera type are you using? if i may ask :thumb:
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: chris5150 on August 24, 2007, 01:20:41 AM
my roommate got rid of his mazda 3 after a year. the dealership bought it back for exactly what he owed.
they hold their value quite well. and they are nice cars but my roommate did not want a car payment
if all he wanted to do was ride his bike. now in the rare times he needs to travel in a cage he uses my
neon.

i have it best i have no car payment or bike payment. i buy everything with cash. living a good life through
simplicity.   :thumb:
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: vtlion on August 24, 2007, 03:53:11 AM
VERY NICE RIDE  :thumb:

That thing is 'phat', 'sick', 'trick', 'tight', 'off the chain'   and any other cool-kid slang that I may not be up to date on.  O0

I love the pictures, too.   You've got talent.  That must have been a positively gorgeous day.  That blue sky goes on forever. 
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: sanjay on August 24, 2007, 09:27:26 AM
Quote from: vtlion on August 24, 2007, 03:53:11 AM
That thing is 'phat', 'sick', 'trick', 'tight', 'off the chain'   and any other cool-kid slang that I may not be up to date on.  O0

Now that you're dr. vtlion, you're officially not allowed to use those words.  :laugh: 

/threadjack

+1 on the in-car picture.  Did you do any correction afterwards to reduce windshield reflection, or did it just turn out nicely?
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: OctaneMotorsports on August 25, 2007, 08:19:01 AM
Quote from: jake42 on August 19, 2007, 09:45:42 AM
Chris,
Those are such awesome shots. You should send some to Mazda to use as promos. You might just have a new job.

Jake

Definitely +1...awesome car and pictures :bowdown:
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: weaselnoze on August 25, 2007, 04:19:36 PM
thanks again guys for the comments.  sanjay - what picture are you referring to? 

the shots were taken with a nikon d70s and either a sigma 10-20mm or the nikkor kit lens
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: sanjay on August 25, 2007, 07:07:18 PM
#6, the one while you're driving.
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: weaselnoze on August 26, 2007, 12:27:23 PM
no i did hardly anything to that photo. i messed with the levels to get the right contrast thats all
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: trumpetguy on August 26, 2007, 06:21:41 PM
VERY nice pics, weaze!!!  My wife drives a 2004 Mazda3 5-door (2.3L).  We took a couple of road trips in it this summer and got over 30 mpg going as fast as we wanted to go.  Fun car and very capable.  I like it more every time I drive it.
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: RedShift on August 26, 2007, 06:55:31 PM
It's hard not to salivate.  Purdy set of wheels. 
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: pantablo on August 30, 2007, 01:01:30 AM
nice ride. do they make the 3 in mazdaspeed version and if so why didnt you opt for that? just curious.
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: trumpetguy on August 30, 2007, 08:55:54 AM
Quote from: pantablo on August 30, 2007, 01:01:30 AM
nice ride. do they make the 3 in mazdaspeed version and if so why didnt you opt for that? just curious.

The Mazdaspeed3 is new for 2007 or 2008 -- not sure which.  It's also $$$.
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: weaselnoze on September 08, 2007, 06:19:00 PM
the mazdaspeed 3 came out in 07.  its very nice and NOT expensive (starts at 23 i think).  i didnt get it because it only comes in a hatch :( poo poo
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on September 09, 2007, 11:13:40 AM
wait.. are you sure it's 07? My buddy had one back in my senior year of highschool, so '03-'04... And it was definitely the mazdaspeed, cuz it was turboed...
Title: Re: new ride
Post by: sanjay on September 09, 2007, 05:41:51 PM
There was a Mazdaspeed Protege in 03, but the Mazdaspeed3 is new for '07, and only available as a hatch.