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Easy mods for 2004 Mazda 6? - 10/7/2008 5:14:34 AM    PAMazda6   Posts: 5 Joined: 10/7/2008 Status: offline I have a white 2004 Mazda 6 that is completely stock at the moment.  I''m looking for quick easy mods to do to get the ball rolling to make the car look a little nicer.  Any suggestions? Post #: 1

RE: Easy mods for 2004 Mazda 6? - 10/7/2008 6:28:29 AM    sstlaure   Posts: 2341 Joined: 11/28/2005 Status: offline Larger wheels/tires make the biggest visual impact. _____________________________ 2004 Mazda6 Sportwagon Any statements made are purely my opinion (in reply to PAMazda6) Post #: 2

RE: Easy mods for 2004 Mazda 6? - 10/7/2008 8:56:59 AM    virgin1 Posts: 4922 Joined: 3/15/2007 Status: online Agreed, but w/a 4cyl, ATX be careful how large you go. Also be aware of the wheel offset. (The regulars around here know this is my standard warning about changing wheels.) And don"t forget to remove those side molding too. Another easy/free mod. It really smooths up the sides of the car.  < Message edited by virgin1 -- 10/7/2008 9:10:48 AM > _____________________________ "There is no tool you can buy that will replace experience." - Josh Mills, C.K.DeLuxe (in reply to sstlaure) Post #: 3

RE: Easy mods for 2004 Mazda 6? - 10/7/2008 4:47:40 PM    CKeffer Posts: 156 Joined: 6/14/2007 From: Houston, TX Status: offline The airbox mod is another free and easy mod. It''ll give you a nice intake growl and a little big of power too....doesn''t do anything for looks though. *shrugs* Oh and a seccond on the caution about offset any lower than 48-49mm and you will rub if you lower the car or get bigger wheels -Cameron Keffer _____________________________ Advocating the institution of an audobahn system in the US for six years...Boo speedlimits and speeding tickets! (in reply to virgin1) Post #: 4

RE: Easy mods for 2004 Mazda 6? - 10/7/2008 5:06:01 PM    virgin1 Posts: 4922 Joined: 3/15/2007 Status: online ^ ^ ^ I think somebody has been listening to my warnings??? ^ ^ ^ Yes, according to our resident Ford Engineer (sstlaure,) who also happens to own a first gen 6, the OE offset is +60mm and the wheel width is 7". You can''t go very much further w/a 6 series w/o rubbing issues. A 17-18"x 7-7.5"x +48mm is probably as far as you may safely go w/o wheel well mods. And really, wider tires than that will fit on those wheel sizes are probably going to do nothing but increase rolling resistance and reduce fuel mileage on the street anyway.  _____________________________ "There is no tool you can buy that will replace experience." - Josh Mills, C.K.DeLuxe (in reply to CKeffer) Post #: 5

RE: Easy mods for 2004 Mazda 6? - 10/8/2008 9:30:05 AM    sstlaure   Posts: 2341 Joined: 11/28/2005 Status: offline FYI.....Biggest size/offset recommended by a Mazdaspeed engineer I used to work with was 18x7.5 w/52.5mm offset. I''''ve run 18x8 RX-8 wheels & 225/45ZR18 tires on my wife''''s car for years with no issues (04 Mazda6 Sportwagon) not sure the offset of the stock RX-8 wheels. < Message edited by sstlaure -- 10/8/2008 9:25:20 PM > _____________________________ 2004 Mazda6 Sportwagon Any statements made are purely my opinion (in reply to virgin1) Post #: 6

RE: Easy mods for 2004 Mazda 6? - 10/8/2008 2:43:31 PM    virgin1 Posts: 4922 Joined: 3/15/2007 Status: online I know I would try to stay w/at least a +50mm. And Scott, I think I found out the last time this question arose that the RX8 wheels are +52.5mm? Why such a deep positive offset on a RWD is new to me though. _____________________________ "There is no tool you can buy that will replace experience." - Josh Mills, C.K.DeLuxe (in reply to sstlaure) Post #: 7

RE: Easy mods for 2004 Mazda 6? - 10/8/2008 8:54:26 PM    larryjay57 Posts: 120 Joined: 8/6/2007 From: Madison Wisconsin Status: offline If you want simple theres things like floor mats, seatbelt covers, int. lighting, window tint (be aware of your legal limit), head lights, fog lights (makes a big difference in look and in night time visabilitiy). I had red neon lights installed on the interior under the dash so the floor lights up red at night at the flip of a switch and makes a very nice impression ($50 in parts $75 to have it installed ish) fog lights ($200 + install $75) based on $50/hr. _____________________________ 2003 Mazda 6i Sport Street Glow Interior Lighting RAZO Competition Pedals PIAA 1400x Fog Lights AEM Cold Air Intake Magnaflow Full Cat-Back Exhaust (in reply to virgin1) Post #: 8

RE: Easy mods for 2004 Mazda 6? - 10/9/2008 10:41:17 AM    CKeffer Posts: 156 Joined: 6/14/2007 From: Houston, TX Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: virgin1 ^ ^ ^ I think somebody has been listening to my warnings??? ^ ^ ^ Yes and no. I found that out through personal experience and through talking to people on 6 club. My race wheels are 17x7.5 with a 49mm offset and while they don''t rub, they come pretty stinkin close. Though i have seen you say that before and argee whole heartedly. -Cameron Keffer _____________________________ Advocating the institution of an audobahn system in the US for six years...Boo speedlimits and speeding tickets! (in reply to virgin1) Post #: 9

RE: Easy mods for 2004 Mazda 6? - 10/9/2008 10:54:42 AM    virgin1 Posts: 4922 Joined: 3/15/2007 Status: online W/a 7.5" and a +49? I would"ve thought more clearance than that. Still, since the struts tilt inward @ the top, even if you are lowered I would think clearance would be improved, yes? I have 17x 7"x +50"s and have plenty of clearance in the back, but I am still on stock suspension. That would only translate to a difference of +5.35mm between your wheels and mine? Are you running 225"s or something wider? < Message edited by virgin1 -- 10/9/2008 11:05:53 AM > _____________________________ "There is no tool you can buy that will replace experience." - Josh Mills, C.K.DeLuxe (in reply to CKeffer) Post #: 10

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