Very nicely done. Andre, I really like what you've done with the lower spoiler of the 3! Could you post a picture of the front 3/4 of the car (right where the shot above is cut, below the taillight)? Trying to see how you've finished the sides of the lower-lip, past the foglight housing. Many thanks.
Hey appreciate the comment. I took inspiration from this Official Mazda3 build. You can see all the details they've done to the car. www.google.com/search?q=sema+mazda3&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=inv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwibksaJjvPLAhWDr4MKHVNLCB4Q_AUIBygB&biw=414&bih=628
When i shift to drive both my DRL's AND xenon bulbs turn on... Why?? I don't want it too. Even when my switch is switched to off or just my parking lights are on... No matter what everything turns on and i don't want it too. I just want the DRL's to run in the day without wasting my HID hours... I can't seem to find the problem. Would any of you happen to know? Thanks!!
did the car came from the dealer like this or have you had any electrical modification done? Is the light switch on Auto or off? If it's on "Auto" try "off" then shift to drive
I tried it and it does not work... but I noticed that your Mazda doesn't have the auto option on the switch... does that matter? I've got the 2014 sGT model... HELP PLEASE!!
Aldo Tabora sorry for the confusion. This video is an demo of the result for my write up on how to achieve this using a relay and some wires. Please read the description for the details it’s really easy to do.
Yea they are called side markers and it's an American standard to have that in amber in all vehicles. Most other countries don't have this regulation so they might not be there. Are your side markers white colored or does your car not have those at all?
+Andrew Wong This is the S Touring trim. 2014 came with HID headlights standard on this trim. The fog lights however are morimoto XB fogs that I used to replace my factory yellow fogs. See this link: www.theretrofitsource.com/complete-headlight-fog-light-housings/morimoto-xb-led-fog-lights-type-mazda.html#.VgB_MiBVhBc
Ahhh okok, I just picked up a 2016 iTouring hatch and am looking into both a Head/Foglight kit, thanks for the link I'll check it out !! That dipped bottom lip looks sick btw, I just finished dipping all my emblems and the whole front grill, nice lil touch.
+Andrew Wong Congrats on the new ride! So jealous 2016 eh? Check out Mazda3Revolution forum a ton of useful information for you to mod your car. I agree with you dipping emblems is a great start then LED replacement all around would really make it look better too. Have fun modding.
Thanks man appreciate it !! Yep 2016 is nice, made the switch from subaru but for the money this thing has way more features. Awesome I'll check out the forum, saw a few links but didn't really dive in yet. Literally went straight to home depot from the dealership to pick up the dip and just ordered an interior LED light package haha. Definitely going with headlights, license plate lights, etc next. Thanks again for all the info, really helpful !
John-Michael Alcausin no the detail instructions are in the description. This is just a demo of what the outcome is. Engine needs to be off and battery needs to be disconnected. Good luck.
the link is a step by step tutorial. you'll have to tap on the share button and request desktop site or visit the link from a computer to see the post.
Found your channel when trying to look for light options for my 2015 mazda 3. What kind of light bulbs do you use? I am going to install fog lights next week and I have no idea if I should use LED light's or HID lights? I like the look of your setup.
those are OEM DRLs, not sure about the quality of aftermarket replicas but here's an example. www.aliexpress.com/item/high-quality-HID-LED-headlights-headlamps-HID-Hernia-lamp-accessory-products-case-for-Mazda3-Axela-2014/32671616628.html
Very nicely done. Andre, I really like what you've done with the lower spoiler of the 3! Could you post a picture of the front 3/4 of the car (right where the shot above is cut, below the taillight)? Trying to see how you've finished the sides of the lower-lip, past the foglight housing. Many thanks.
Hey appreciate the comment. I took inspiration from this Official Mazda3 build. You can see all the details they've done to the car. www.google.com/search?q=sema+mazda3&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=inv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwibksaJjvPLAhWDr4MKHVNLCB4Q_AUIBygB&biw=414&bih=628
Thank you.
When i shift to drive both my DRL's AND xenon bulbs turn on... Why?? I don't want it too. Even when my switch is switched to off or just my parking lights are on... No matter what everything turns on and i don't want it too. I just want the DRL's to run in the day without wasting my HID hours... I can't seem to find the problem. Would any of you happen to know? Thanks!!
did the car came from the dealer like this or have you had any electrical modification done? Is the light switch on Auto or off? If it's on "Auto" try "off" then shift to drive
I tried it and it does not work... but I noticed that your Mazda doesn't have the auto option on the switch... does that matter? I've got the 2014 sGT model... HELP PLEASE!!
Aldo Tabora sorry for the confusion. This video is an demo of the result for my write up on how to achieve this using a relay and some wires. Please read the description for the details it’s really easy to do.
is that gloss black or flat black wrap on the lower lip?
Joseph Ryan Ledon that is gloss black plasti dip.
hey what is that amber light on the headlight? Did you buy that externally? I own the same car and i don't have it on mine..
Yea they are called side markers and it's an American standard to have that in amber in all vehicles. Most other countries don't have this regulation so they might not be there. Are your side markers white colored or does your car not have those at all?
Can you do the same in a manual car ?
If the car has daytime running lights and fog lights then yes it’s going to be the same modifications
How did you do the black trim on the bottom of the car?
+Bernard Chen People wrap them but I dipped them with 3 coats of black and 1 coat of glossifier.
which headlight/fog light conversion kit did you use? or is this the sGrand Touring trim?
+Andrew Wong This is the S Touring trim. 2014 came with HID headlights standard on this trim. The fog lights however are morimoto XB fogs that I used to replace my factory yellow fogs. See this link: www.theretrofitsource.com/complete-headlight-fog-light-housings/morimoto-xb-led-fog-lights-type-mazda.html#.VgB_MiBVhBc
Ahhh okok, I just picked up a 2016 iTouring hatch and am looking into both a Head/Foglight kit, thanks for the link I'll check it out !! That dipped bottom lip looks sick btw, I just finished dipping all my emblems and the whole front grill, nice lil touch.
+Andrew Wong Congrats on the new ride! So jealous 2016 eh? Check out Mazda3Revolution forum a ton of useful information for you to mod your car. I agree with you dipping emblems is a great start then LED replacement all around would really make it look better too. Have fun modding.
Thanks man appreciate it !! Yep 2016 is nice, made the switch from subaru but for the money this thing has way more features. Awesome I'll check out the forum, saw a few links but didn't really dive in yet. Literally went straight to home depot from the dealership to pick up the dip and just ordered an interior LED light package haha. Definitely going with headlights, license plate lights, etc next. Thanks again for all the info, really helpful !
Was also thinking of dipping/tinting the tail lights but was a little worried about the legality of it, any thoughts/opinions?
are you able to use the fogs as DRL and when the headlights are on with this mod?
As demonstrated in the video, when headlights are on the fogs are controlled by the fog light switch. This works the same as before the mod.
will this work on a manual mazda 3?
John-Michael Alcausin if you have day time tuning lights when you lower the hand brake then yes.
does the engine have to be running when I do these steps?
John-Michael Alcausin no the detail instructions are in the description. This is just a demo of what the outcome is. Engine needs to be off and battery needs to be disconnected. Good luck.
I can't access the link. do you have a step by step tutorial?
the link is a step by step tutorial. you'll have to tap on the share button and request desktop site or visit the link from a computer to see the post.
Found your channel when trying to look for light options for my 2015 mazda 3. What kind of light bulbs do you use?
I am going to install fog lights next week and I have no idea if I should use LED light's or HID lights?
I like the look of your setup.
Can I install these on a 2015 3 Neo?
yep same car.
where do I buy the parts from? can't find them anywhere.
The fog lights? From here: www.morimotohid.com/complete-headlight-fog-light-housings/morimoto-xb-led-fog-lights-type-mazda.html
Nah, the DRL in the headlights? Those aren't standard with a 3 Neo... at least in Australia.
those are OEM DRLs, not sure about the quality of aftermarket replicas but here's an example. www.aliexpress.com/item/high-quality-HID-LED-headlights-headlamps-HID-Hernia-lamp-accessory-products-case-for-Mazda3-Axela-2014/32671616628.html
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