John’s goal was to use this car as a commuter, and not to modify it. Before long he managed to convince himself to get some new wheels, a stereo, and lower it a bit. Everything changed once the warranty expired, John boosted the car and never looked back.
Owner: John Weatherbie
Location: Whitby, Ontario
Vehicle: 2004 Mazda 3
Horsepower: 245
Car Club: Explicit Contentz
Photos By: John Weatherbie, Giancarlo Pawelek
Engine/Performance:
HiBoost Turbo Kit (IHI VF22 Turbo)
Spearco Cored FMIC
HKS SSQV BOV
Haltech F10X Fuel Computer
Haltech Boost Trim knob
Draxas Exhaust
Draxas Racepipe
Samco Coolant Lines
Bosch 36LB Injectors
Colder plugs
Drivetrain
ACT 6 Puck Clutch
Exedy lightened flywheel
Wheels/Tires
Front Wheels - 20x8.5" Niche Concourse 3pc
Rear Wheels - 20x10" Niche Concourse 3pc
Front Tires - 235/30/20 Falken FK452
Rear Tires - 285/25/20 Falken FK452
Inner lip - Black powdercoat
Outter lip - Carbon
Barrel - Raw with "Double Dark Tint"
Brakes
WP Pro 360mm discs with 6piston Calipers
12" Stoptech disc upgrade
Suspension
Airrex Air Suspension
Airrex Camberplates
Airlift Autopilot V2 digital management
Viar 400CC Compressor
5 Gallon tank
Dominent Engineering Camber arms
AWR Endlinks
Progress Swaybar
Exterior
Custom Widebody (not a kit)
Custom Carbon Fiber Grille
Custom Carbon Fiber Hood
Carbon Fiber Roof Skin
House of Kolors pearl paint
Shaved Handles
Shaved Reflectors
Shaved Badges
Apexcone DDE Angel eyes
Apexcone HIDs
Interior
Bride Vorga Carbon seats
Bride re-upholstered rear seats
Carbon Fiber trim pieces
DEFI Boost Gauge
DEFI Oil Pressure Gauge
AEM Wideband sensor
TWM Short Shifter
TWM Black Chrome weighted knob
Mazda JDM Pedals
Audio/Multimedia
Pioneer Premier F90BT headunit
Phoenix Gold RSDC components front
Phoenix Gold RSDC coax rear
Phoenix Gold RSDC 12" Subs
Phoenix Gold RSDC 500.4 Amp
Phoenix Gold RSDC 1200.1 Amp
Kinetic HC800 Power Cell
PAC Battery Isolater
Custom Trunk setup
Sponsors
AirRex
Airlift
Niche Wheels
WP Pro
Samco Sport
