Mazda 3 hatch, Corksport, axle-back...so much goodness in this video. Mazda really needs to look back at their motorsports heritage and even their current motorsports efforts and inject that motorsports umph into their products, not just the limited market Miata/MX-5. Zoom-zoom can be found again...
My BL skyactiv is quite sporty stock. Handles great. Just wish it had more poowahh. I have the corksport intake on it, and just ordered the corksport exhaust last night.
@@frapsATV yes, I think it could annoy your neighbor. It certainly could be loud enough to hear / feel. I only know because my neighbor told me 🤣 but it does not annoy him luckily
Sounds great. Just installed the CS SRI and Cold Air Box on my 2015 sedan, lots on intake sound. I think the axle back is going to suit my audio needs just fine. I've read the cat back systems are really NVH in the cabin. I think this coupled with the intake system will be fine. Thanks for the upload. Happy money pit!
I'm super new to all of this but what is the cold air box for? I just recently ordered the sri and axel back for my'18 Mazda 3 and was wondering if the sri and cold box go together?
@@thewanderingpeanut1685 according to what people say here, I reckon, you should get the cold air box as well if you’re getting the SRI www.mazda3revolution.com/threads/corksport-sri-cold-air-box.229441/
Awesome! Let us know if you like yours or not and what you think. Hope you love it. Not sure what else I’d do on my car. Something easy, maybe the SRI next.
I just got my 2021 CX-5 Turbo, trying to find aftermarket mods for it like my Subaru before, and not much luck. When you got your CorkSport, did you compare to others like the Borla? Do you have any other mods done or thinking of doing? Your CorkSport sounds great, much better than stock.
It was my first time purchasing from Corksport but I knew that they’re the leading Mazda aftermarket place as they specialize in Mazda only. I did watch UA-cam videos of other exhausts but was not interested in something crazy loud. I wanted some oomph without it being a pain in my ears. Just got the exhaust mod only, I might add in the Corksport SRI myself. Thanks for watching the video.
@@CindyLee1 I like it, I am def getting the CorkSport exhaust. I am not sure if a SRI is worth it without a tune, but if anything like my Subaru it'll at least make the drive sound even engaging, turbo spooling in this case. Our new Mazda's look so sinister, but feel let down with the tire/wheel combo. I am def going to get some hi-perf summer tires on a wider set of wheels to make it more flush. You'll definitely feel a difference in the handling and feedback. Actually i'll do that before the exhaust swap... Anyway love your ride, hope you post more car mods :)
Eventually, I will get summer tires and winter tires for my car. For now, there’s no real reason for me to stop using the all seasons because they’ve got plenty of miles left on it. The SRI probably isn’t going to do much, I agree. It’s a cheapish mod though so I might do it myself for fun. Thank you for watching! Good luck and have fun, hope you like your new exhaust when you get it 😊
@@ecko80911 Hi! It drones on the highway too but it's not super loud. But it does depend on your speed, so after you hit like 50 or 60 or something, it tones down. It's a lil annoying if you're going up something steep and slow speed, we have a road here that's speed limit 35 and it goes up a moment so it's pretty steep, so for that, it's kind of annoying but it's not like I drive that road everyday. I would say it's not bad at all, especially on regular highway speeds.
I also have a 2020 3 Hatch and was wondering if you installed the exhaust yourself or bought it and brought it into a shop? I want to mod my hatch but I don't have any knowledge about it :(
...interesting, remove the resonator and the drone goes away? Sounds backwards. But removing the resonator probably adds a bit of rawness to the exhaust note as well, yes?
@@K03sport I originally thought the same. But the improvement was very noticeable. Especially on the freeway. I had three distinct setups before I removed resonator. This definitely made it sound better through all removed levels. Wish I had some video for you.
Yes, there is a sound when you’re at speed and definitely during acceleration. It is not so loud that it’s too loud but you can definitely tell it’s not a stock exhaust and it makes me smile every time 😄 Thanks for watching!
I doubt it but I am not someone who works at Mazda, and Also, I’ve not had to take my car in for warranty work. But honestly, they would need to prove that the exhaust damaged anything that’s covered warranty but I doubt they would be able to. My opinion is that… don’t worry about it. That’s just me, willing to take the risk. I think it’s fine. Or just ask your service rep at your dealership and see what they say.
Dang, so you ordered the exhaust when they were out of stock and they sent it to you anyway? I’ve been waiting for a while now for corksport to restock.
Yes but that was in Oct 2020. I just looked at the website now and it looks different than when I ordered it. Now it says “add to your wishlist”. When I bought it, it said nothing about it being out of stock or anything, until after I purchased and then I got an email or message saying it was out of stock. I imagine people didn’t quite like that so they changed their product page to show that they are out of stock and added the wish list thing 🤔🤷🏻♀️
Where can you get the Exhaust! I can't seem to find it anywhere! Also why are there so less Performance parts for this car. The Exhaust I truly want is the HKS Legal but the only place you can find it is Thailand!!!
I ordered the sri and axel back exhaust this week and they sent an email saying they're out of stock for both and it'll be about a month before they get more :(
I don’t know since I don’t have a 2021 but I will assume yes since it’s a 4th gen. However, I am unsure if it will fit a Turbo 4th gen or not. You should contact the maker (Corksport) to see what they say.
I ordered my exhaust in like Oct or Nov and then they emailed and said that they’re out of stock until April. But it came early so if you want it, may as well order it 😊 probably not going to do much else to my car. I’d like a trailer hitch though but now with the new exhaust, I’m sure sure if it would interfere with fit or not.
They are Rally Armour mudflaps. You can get them at rallyarmour.com - mine are the flaps specific to the car model year. They also make universal versions that are cheaper.
There is also a company called rokblokz...theirs are more rigid plastic vs the floppy urethane used by RA. So it all depends on preference - floppy or rigid 🤔
That’s normal on this exhaust, the driver side pipe after the Y splitter has a resonator or muffler (I think it’s muffler) and the right side is straight. Gases flow easier out the straight side.
It's just a bolt on thing so I doubt it but... I'm not your dealership and I've not had to bring it in for "warranty" work yet so I have no idea... hopefully not, probably not :-)
Mazda 3 hatch, Corksport, axle-back...so much goodness in this video. Mazda really needs to look back at their motorsports heritage and even their current motorsports efforts and inject that motorsports umph into their products, not just the limited market Miata/MX-5. Zoom-zoom can be found again...
My BL skyactiv is quite sporty stock. Handles great. Just wish it had more poowahh. I have the corksport intake on it, and just ordered the corksport exhaust last night.
Damn! That’s a huge improvement, sounds good!
It's a world of difference! I highly recommend it. Thanks for watching!
Love the sound actually. Excited to see what else you do to the Mazda 3! Convinces me to mod mine as well lol
I have no regrets on the exhaust 😅
@@CindyLee1 would it work with a mazda 3 sedan 2021?
@@mannysykes Yes, it will fit the sedan as well. Here's the link to their site: corksport.com/2019-mazda-3-and-cx-30-axle-back-exhaust.html
@@CindyLee1 will it annoy my downstairs neighbor if i remote start my car in the winter at 4am?
@@frapsATV yes, I think it could annoy your neighbor. It certainly could be loud enough to hear / feel. I only know because my neighbor told me 🤣 but it does not annoy him luckily
This sounds good ! Great video Cindy 😎
Thank you!
Still think the Borla S-Type sounds cleaner, great option but the Borla has a grittiness to it that works
Sounds great. Just installed the CS SRI and Cold Air Box on my 2015 sedan, lots on intake sound. I think the axle back is going to suit my audio needs just fine. I've read the cat back systems are really NVH in the cabin. I think this coupled with the intake system will be fine. Thanks for the upload. Happy money pit!
Thanks for watching! I might get the CS SRI in the future.
I'm super new to all of this but what is the cold air box for? I just recently ordered the sri and axel back for my'18 Mazda 3 and was wondering if the sri and cold box go together?
@@thewanderingpeanut1685 according to what people say here, I reckon, you should get the cold air box as well if you’re getting the SRI www.mazda3revolution.com/threads/corksport-sri-cold-air-box.229441/
@Ed Findlay thanks for your advice, I appreciate you being chill and not a d*ck like other people, definitely looking forward to when I get my orders
hey i see this video is 3 years old, I’m about to get my first exhaust pipe mod as well on the Mazda three turbo. i’m actually really excited
Let’s gooo! Let me know how you like your mod once it’s done. Hope you love it! Thanks for checking out my video 👍
@@CindyLee1 corksport is great in my opinion very helpful, i’ll make sure to subscribe
@@ftkconvic Thank you! ❤️
pair that with the mid pipe and the exhaust really comes alive. i have the same setup on my 2019 manual 3hb
So good! Can't wait to do this on my 4th gen :D
It’s a great mod. I love it ❤️
That’s dope! u should join the 4th gen Mazda 3 group on fb.
What is it??
You go girl!
Oh my gosh I need this on my cx5 Carbon edition!!
Hell yeah I'm doing it to mine now !! More mod vids plz
Awesome! Let us know if you like yours or not and what you think. Hope you love it. Not sure what else I’d do on my car. Something easy, maybe the SRI next.
I fricken love the corksport
I love mine! Do you have one or are you thinking of getting it?
pls more mazda 3 content i love it
Thanks for watching!
Love it
The aero package rear defuser and badge delete🥵
I like it.
Thank you!
I just got my 2021 CX-5 Turbo, trying to find aftermarket mods for it like my Subaru before, and not much luck. When you got your CorkSport, did you compare to others like the Borla? Do you have any other mods done or thinking of doing? Your CorkSport sounds great, much better than stock.
It was my first time purchasing from Corksport but I knew that they’re the leading Mazda aftermarket place as they specialize in Mazda only. I did watch UA-cam videos of other exhausts but was not interested in something crazy loud. I wanted some oomph without it being a pain in my ears. Just got the exhaust mod only, I might add in the Corksport SRI myself. Thanks for watching the video.
@@CindyLee1 I like it, I am def getting the CorkSport exhaust. I am not sure if a SRI is worth it without a tune, but if anything like my Subaru it'll at least make the drive sound even engaging, turbo spooling in this case. Our new Mazda's look so sinister, but feel let down with the tire/wheel combo. I am def going to get some hi-perf summer tires on a wider set of wheels to make it more flush. You'll definitely feel a difference in the handling and feedback. Actually i'll do that before the exhaust swap... Anyway love your ride, hope you post more car mods :)
Eventually, I will get summer tires and winter tires for my car. For now, there’s no real reason for me to stop using the all seasons because they’ve got plenty of miles left on it. The SRI probably isn’t going to do much, I agree. It’s a cheapish mod though so I might do it myself for fun. Thank you for watching! Good luck and have fun, hope you like your new exhaust when you get it 😊
Cindy. How does it sound on they highway? Is there a constant drone?
@@ecko80911 Hi! It drones on the highway too but it's not super loud. But it does depend on your speed, so after you hit like 50 or 60 or something, it tones down. It's a lil annoying if you're going up something steep and slow speed, we have a road here that's speed limit 35 and it goes up a moment so it's pretty steep, so for that, it's kind of annoying but it's not like I drive that road everyday. I would say it's not bad at all, especially on regular highway speeds.
loved the video!
Thank you for watching!
I also have a 2020 3 Hatch and was wondering if you installed the exhaust yourself or bought it and brought it into a shop? I want to mod my hatch but I don't have any knowledge about it :(
I got it installed at a local shop.
Had 2016 mazda 6 same exhaust. Mine also had horrible drone. Remove the factory resonator after cat. Will sound fantastic. No drone.
...interesting, remove the resonator and the drone goes away? Sounds backwards. But removing the resonator probably adds a bit of rawness to the exhaust note as well, yes?
@@K03sport I originally thought the same. But the improvement was very noticeable. Especially on the freeway. I had three distinct setups before I removed resonator. This definitely made it sound better through all removed levels. Wish I had some video for you.
Sounds dope ! I’m sold but they Out of stock thoughYou got a ig page for your car ?
2.0l or 2.5? It sounds so good!
2.5 liter. Thanks for watching!
Thanks
where did you get your rear diffuser?
It’s OEM, part of the appearance package
Just curious, did you notice any difference in mpg or acceleration?
I sure FEEL like I can accelerate faster but in reality, probably not, not sure lol
Thanks great video
Thanks for watching!
@@CindyLee1 What part of the world you’re located?
North America
@@CindyLee1 I’m in Canada. Have the same ride. Looking to do some mods. Just figuring out where to start.
Exhaust is probably a good first mod. A definite good sound upgrade for me.
What diffuser is that? Sounds great!
Thanks. The diffuser is the OEM rear diffuser. I have the OEM appearance kit on my car.
Is your Mazda3 a 2.0L or 2.5L engine? Turbo or Non-Turbo?
This is a 2020 North American so it is a 2.5 liter, non turbo.
Does the engine have a drone like sound at speed. Cheers
Yes, there is a sound when you’re at speed and definitely during acceleration. It is not so loud that it’s too loud but you can definitely tell it’s not a stock exhaust and it makes me smile every time 😄 Thanks for watching!
Would this void the warranty? I’m assuming it would which is why I haven’t gotten one :(
I doubt it but I am not someone who works at Mazda, and Also, I’ve not had to take my car in for warranty work. But honestly, they would need to prove that the exhaust damaged anything that’s covered warranty but I doubt they would be able to. My opinion is that… don’t worry about it. That’s just me, willing to take the risk. I think it’s fine. Or just ask your service rep at your dealership and see what they say.
It wont void warranty as you havent changed any engine components, just a muffler. I can guarantee this
Dang, so you ordered the exhaust when they were out of stock and they sent it to you anyway? I’ve been waiting for a while now for corksport to restock.
Yes but that was in Oct 2020. I just looked at the website now and it looks different than when I ordered it. Now it says “add to your wishlist”. When I bought it, it said nothing about it being out of stock or anything, until after I purchased and then I got an email or message saying it was out of stock. I imagine people didn’t quite like that so they changed their product page to show that they are out of stock and added the wish list thing 🤔🤷🏻♀️
You lucked out! Thanks for the reply.
Where can you get the Exhaust! I can't seem to find it anywhere! Also why are there so less Performance parts for this car. The Exhaust I truly want is the HKS Legal but the only place you can find it is Thailand!!!
@@azndrgnboi34 This is the Corksport exhaust and you get it at their website at corksport.com but they are sold out at the moment.
I ordered the sri and axel back exhaust this week and they sent an email saying they're out of stock for both and it'll be about a month before they get more :(
How does the racingbeat compare to the corksport in terms of loudness and drone? I have a 2.5na and I cant make up my mind!
I dunno, I don’t have a racingbeat one to compare…
Has anyone tried to install on a Skyactiv X engine? CorkSport says they're not sure if they fit but really want to get these!!!
Looking for this too
Which Mazda 3 do you have? Is it the 2.5 Turbo or the 2.0 4 cylinder?
The 2020 was not available with the turbo, only the 2021 had the turbo. So I have the 4 cylinder and it’s a 2.5 liter. I am in North America.
Do you know if this would add any horsepower?
Corksport claims gains of 3-5wHP & 2-3wTQ but I’m not really sure I notice a difference.
nice one
Thanks for watching!
Did you need to tune the A/F ratio after doing this mod?
No
Its really weird to hear how similar in sound that is to mine just straight piped
Technically the CS is a straight pipe
@@jtkrpm1 I suppose tho it does technically have a muffler
Do u by change know if you can install on a 2021 model?
I don’t know since I don’t have a 2021 but I will assume yes since it’s a 4th gen. However, I am unsure if it will fit a Turbo 4th gen or not. You should contact the maker (Corksport) to see what they say.
@@CindyLee1 ok thank you
ive been wating to do this to my 2020 too, but corksport is out of stock until april 1st. are there other things you plan to do to your gen 4?
I ordered my exhaust in like Oct or Nov and then they emailed and said that they’re out of stock until April. But it came early so if you want it, may as well order it 😊 probably not going to do much else to my car. I’d like a trailer hitch though but now with the new exhaust, I’m sure sure if it would interfere with fit or not.
April? Now it says May 1st
Where did you get your mudflaps?
They are Rally Armour mudflaps. You can get them at rallyarmour.com - mine are the flaps specific to the car model year. They also make universal versions that are cheaper.
There is also a company called rokblokz...theirs are more rigid plastic vs the floppy urethane used by RA. So it all depends on preference - floppy or rigid 🤔
Doesn't look like the exhaust is coming out equally unlike the stock
That’s normal on this exhaust, the driver side pipe after the Y splitter has a resonator or muffler (I think it’s muffler) and the right side is straight. Gases flow easier out the straight side.
Does this void warranty?
It's just a bolt on thing so I doubt it but... I'm not your dealership and I've not had to bring it in for "warranty" work yet so I have no idea... hopefully not, probably not :-)
@@CindyLee1in your opinion is it worth the $650?
@@iznxan Yes, 100%. Puts a smile on my face every time I start it up!
@@CindyLee1okay thank you for all the info, ordering mine and hopefully getting it installed this week!
@@iznxanYou're very welcome. Glad to help. Hope you love it!! Let me know how you like it :-)
I wonder if the borla exhaust is louder than the corksport exhaust 🤔
It definitely is, but it's all about what sound, tone, and volume you're looking for
Magma flow sounds better to me. Corksport sounds too ricer
cold revs ouchies
Just did it once for this video… it’s fine, relax lol
Magnaflow sounds better
To each their own 🤷🏻♀️
Try not to rev when engine is cold.
Only did that once (for the video)... I won't be doing it again
@@CindyLee1 good. Good. Nice car by the way 🤙🏼
@@jeffreygonzalez8544 Thanks!
Reving it like that on a cold start……….. Very harmfull…
Only did it a couple times……… it’s fine
Who cares lol it'll be fine for one quick comparison video.
You must be American it's Mazda not mozda I don't know why you Americans have such a problem pronouncing it properly