The Top 5 Must-Have Mazda2 Mods at Any Price
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- If you’re new to the Mazda2 community, welcome! Here are, in my opinion, the top five mods that can make a great Mazda2. Consider the following and mod accordingly.
AWR Dogbone:
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• • Mazda2 | AWR Engine Mo...
Torsion Bars:
• www.ddmworks.c...
• corksport.com/...
• • Mazda2 | Let's Talk To...
DDMWorks Short Shift Kit:
• www.ddmworks.c...
• www.ddmworks.c...
• • Mazda2 | DDM Works Sho...
Short Ram Intakes:
• corksport.com/...
• www.ddmworks.c...
• • Mazda2 | DDM Works SRI
Cold Air Intake Conversion:
• • We made my SRI into a ...
• • Dubious Intake Science
Lowering Springs:
• Literally pick any $60 set on eBay.
Camber Bolts:
• www.amazon.com...
• • Mazda2 | SPC Camber Bo...
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Just bought a Madza2 a month and a half ago, and my grandfather recommended your channel to me. One subscription for you, my friend!
Just installed the dog bone engine mount. All I can say is THANK YOU. I feel like I'm driving a performance car by the feel alone
My Mazda 2 is my very first car and I’ve had it for a couple years but I felt almost hopeless when it came to figuring out how to modify it then I stumbled upon this channel, thank you for all the great work you do.
Hey man, long time lurker of your vids. I’ve had a Mazda 2 for the last two years and your vids are always super helpful and empowering (makes me feel like I can do work on my own car!). Thanks for all you do for the Mazda 2 community.
That’s part of why I do this, to show people that they can do it too!
can i use 205/50/16 tyre in mazda2 2008 model same as ur car.
thanks
Dog bone Engine mount.. On Wishlist...On the fence about this because I got the 1.3.
Got a Whiteline Anti Roll Bar. (think better than yours) Short shift? Check! Knobs? Check!
Short cold air intake? Soon! Springs and stuff? UK is pothole hell! On a budget as you say. But I love my Takuya. And a rogue CCJ means I'd better look after it or I lose my job! ;)
If anything you shouldn’t care about an intake with a 1.3. The dog bone is a benefit no matter which engine you have.
Enough to make me want another 2!
Do it!
Absolutely loving all your Mazda videos. Just ordered Most the mods you have said and shipping from the US to the UK too. Had my Mazda 2 from new since 2012 done over 118 thousand miles still going strong. Amazing little car.
Glad to hear you’re loving it enough to pay to play! Haha
@@HiroshimaSpirit yep it’s great to get into the mod scene as such. Just got suspension, remapping and little bit of wrapping to go and she’s done. For then any ways. What the demio version?
I’m looking at getting of these as my first car, will be looking to mod after my first year or so, looks like a fun little reliable car
Very fun, extremely reliable.
Just did the dog bone upgrade on my 2013 Mazda 2! Wow what a difference it made, wish that i would of done it sooner. Thanks
Most mods wrapped up in one vid! Nice brother. Thx
And the color looks fine. 👍🏼
Glad to hear it looks good on your end! Thanks!
Good Video bud. Thanks for all those links to parts and videos in the description.
Full disclosure; I just upgraded to an iPhone 12 Pro as well as a Zhiyun Smooth 4 gimbal. I’m still getting used to HDR video capture and the gimbal, so the color is a little blown out and the angles aren’t great most of the time. I’m disappointed in the quality of this one, but saying all of these words was hard enough with 20 takes of each line the first time around, so I wasn’t doing it again. 🥲
I think the quality's quite good
Zero complaints here. Looks good, Josh!
This phone’s display is wonky somehow. Everything looks overexposed in thumbnails and stuff.
@@HiroshimaSpirit that’s the Dolby Vison at work. Turn it off in camera settings and it’ll look great on all devices. Dolby vision HDR needs a different export process and if your device doesn’t support it it’s going to look over exposed and blown out
Relatively new Mazda 2 owner I love the videos and all the information you share. I love playing with my cars and your videos are great and informative!
New Subscriber for sure!!
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻
Great summary of the upgrade/mods you've done , thanks for putting that together in one package.
Long time mazda2 owner.. great video!
Hey, I know you've kind of stepped back from CZcams since a while ago, but I wanted to thank you for all of your advice on this very niche vehicle. That said, I just bought a spirited green 2011 M2 touring with a 5 speed and I blame you!
Happy to hear it!
I’m new to the M2 crew, thanks for the recommendations! 👊
Love the fact that you mention automatic !!
Of course! The autos can’t be left out.
Just curious about the engine mount for A/T model, in your separate video regarding the AWR mount, you mentioned it helps to reduce the rocking effect from manual shifting, I'm planning to get one for my A/T mazda 2 but not sure if it worths doing, any thought??
In my experience of owning one of each, I believe that while the effect will be less noticeable with the auto, there are still benefits to be had.
Hello I've a Mazda Demio Silver same as you. Being a designer I love the visual mods you bring to the car. Yet i would advise removing the 2 Hella things sticking on the front as they mess with the Mazda signature smiley face. And they don't look nice. Other than that, car looks wicked.
Don’t put them on your car then if you don’t like them. Thanks!
Purchased the AWR dogbone - even went with the 62 (softest) knowing I could switch out to a firmer one later as they are only $15. Car is much better to drive, but with the AC on just vibrates through the steering wheel and car to much for me. Going back to the factory dogbone. Car has 90000 miles on it so went ahead and purchased a new OEM one as the old one was showing some small tears starting.
Did you give it time to wear in or did you give up on it right away? After a few hundred miles it works in and the worst vibrations go away.
I have about 50 miles on it - I can give it a couple hundred miles to see if it loosens up 👍🏻
@@kevinrabe55 did it ever loosen up? After the 50 miles ?
@@kevinrabe55 loosen up?
I like all your great videos! Question: what wheel & tire sizes and brands did you installed on your car?
Curious about this too
good info thanks for another awesome vid
I have been watching your vids for ever any engine swaps out there I'm looking to create a Mazda 2 sleeper 😁
It’s not the answer you want, but honestly no. I wanted something fast and don’t have a bottomless budget, so I bought something fast. It’s not going to ever go the way you imagine it, I promise. And if it’s your only car? Hell to the no.
Great video!
Thanks! ✌🏻
You forgot to mention good summer tires. They help with accelerating, braking and handling. I don't know your tire setup but 205s are wide enough on the mazda2/ford fiesta.
That’s a pretty obvious one on any car. I didn’t feel something that simple applied here. Also, sticky tires can hide bad driving habits at the limit for inexperienced drivers. I always campaign for better brakes before tires.
In corksport published a new product so that if you get more powerMazda 2 Cold Air Duct for CorkSport SRI :0. You think it works?
Great tips!! Any mods for interior and exterior LED lighting?
Great video. When is your podcast???? Day,time?
I typically do the live shows once a month on a Saturday evening. I always post ahead of time to let people know. Make sure you’ve clicked the notification bell so you don’t miss the next one. It’s always a good time!
it would appear those springs are no longer on ebay
What’s the best rim and tire specs to run on this car ?
Also my mazda 2 2013 back wheel has an angle like the wheel alignment out. Camber is out but I've been told there is no adjustment, no sure what's going on there.
i hope you can do a video for fog resolving on headlight
Cut that bumper and install a velocity stack up in there :P
wait you’re telling me it’s not my skill issue on the 1st to 2nd shifts? ohhh boy
thanks buddy
Your Awesome thanks!!!
Would these moda work for a 2017 mazda2?
My headlight lens is cloudy, I tried the polishing kit but only lasted 9 months. Is there another option?
I really wish I could run the awr rear engine mount. Bought one a while ago and was unsuccessful with the install. I bought my 2 a few years ago dirt cheap because it was a salvaged title, and I suspect that the frame was slightly tweaked so when I tried to install the mount it never could quite line up with the engine and transmission.
If a stock mount still fits in place, an AWR mount will. Assuming yours is manual?
@@HiroshimaSpirit yes it's the stock mount and also a manual. I was able to get the dog bone in but I couldn't get the holes to line up. Like I mentioned I think it was an issue with the car being previously wrecked.
is the spc 81260 same as 81250? the 81260 is what keeps popping out in my local online shop. thanks!
Hello cute mazda, I want to ask you what brand are the rings of your car
If by rings you mean wheels, they’re TRMotorsports C1Ms. 👍🏻
Top 5 Mazda 2 Mods at ANY PRICE: K24 Engine / Motec M130 M1 ECU / GARRETT G47-1650 Turbo / Walbro fuel pump / BOSCH EV14 Injection system.
Awesome Tips, great POSTER in the back where can i order it? Im big mazda Motorsport Fan from Germany and drive a mazda 2 3door with 105HP and wnat drive Slalom next year, any other Tips for me? Thanks in forward and greetings from Germany
You have to be more specific. lol I have a ton of Mazda posters/banners that have been in the collection for over ten years. There’s not really a place to get them. I’ve just collected them over a lifetime of going to events.
@@HiroshimaSpirit mazda and Motorsport ist not Popular in Germany, here is the Brand a Underdog and its very hard to find a good tuner for my mazda 2 they all tune only Standard and for Style not really for good Performance. That's why i look for International contacts for my Projekt.
Yeah, it’s not a very popular car outside of Asia, so you’re pretty much out of luck most of the time.
Was wondering if you also installed the DDMWorks Shifter bushings? Say Hi to Phen for me
I did. Might as well while you’re in there.
hi there!
This mods works on the japanese version , the mazda demio 2011 ?
can i use 215/50/16 tyre in my mazda2 2008 model...same is your car..thanks
Any ideas how to get the cd player working ?
Seems to be a cd in there that won't eject .
Smack the top of the dash around the radio. Sometimes that gets it to work, even if it’s temporary.
How about for the Mazda 2 third generation? Same recommendation ?
Sure. Similar car, similar strategy.
Hello!
We just purchased a 2012 Mazda 2 Touring a couple weeks ago as a first car for our teenager. We are having the hardest time finding an armrest for the car. It appears any aftermarket armrest we find won’t fit properly (either bolt pattern doesn’t match under the console or it won’t fit into it). We’d appreciate any suggestions on where we can purchase one.
From Mazda, if you can.
Just got a 2012 mazda 2. Was wondering has anyone figured out a hack or whatever to upgrade the center condile? not the happiest without armrest space etc. Thanks in advance. I'll be heading to junkyard to figure one out but figured ask first👍👍👍
Center console ughhh fat fingers.
Get a boomerang armrest.
Is the dog bone mount causes vibration?
A little bit, depending on what stiffness you get.
Hey I've got a really random question - how do you find the throttle response on the Mazda 2? some cars seem to have insanely sensitive gas pedals where any tickle of the pedal gives 2000+RPM, which makes the car hard to drive. (I see you have two of them - I'm looking at the manual 1.5 petrol sport and, failing that, the manual 1.3 petrol)
I never had a problem with it on road or track. Some people act like you have to send throttle inputs through the mail, but it’s not as awful as they say.
@@HiroshimaSpirit Thank you, that sounds like good news. I don't mind delayed input nearly as much as overly sensitive input
My eye started to twitch when you said "eBay springs".
It’s a Mazda2, guy. The stakes could not be lower. Several people that I know personally have used them on their 2s with great success.
It’s all the same stuff, but some people choose to pay for a name and call it being right.
@@HiroshimaSpirit no no. I know those springs are perfectly fine. I just had a bad experience with some ages ago on another car. But that I brought that on myself to be fair :).
Ah, ok. I mistook your comment as negative. My mistake.
If we install the shorter spring set they compress the stock strut's or not?
Yes, of course. The trick is to buy springs that aren’t so stiff that they destroy them, though. Or buy higher performance shocks. Or buy coilovers. Depends on your budget.
@@HiroshimaSpirit Thanks to answer me I understand that because I use to work wit Advance Auto part for 27 years God bless Jeff.
Does any of this work on newer models aswell? I have a Mazda 2 built in 2017 (Germany)
It does not
more video for mazda 2 tips
I wonder if the engine mounts are why my engine is shaking more at 120K miles.
Very possible! If you can shake the engine by hand, it’s time.
@@HiroshimaSpirit I'll try later.
@@HiroshimaSpirit i agree 👍
That sounds about right Pat
@@sgomez3047 Thanks. A little shove, or a NFL blocker shove?
What is your wheel and tire setup? Do you know the offset you are using?
205/50r15 on 15x7 +30
Have you tried LED lights?
Yes, I have at least one video about it. Not a top 5 mod.
When I accelerate in 1st gear the car tends to ‘kangaroo’. Is the dog bone mod a solution to that?
I think I know what you’re describing and it should help with that, yes.
Do the coil overs ride more comfortably I’ve been getting too much bounce on my springs and shocks
Mine are more track focused, but I prefer them. Consider replacing your shocks/struts if your ride is bouncy.
@@HiroshimaSpirit what site did you get yours from there is multiple options for coilovers it’s a tab bit overwhelming
I got mine directly from FortuneAuto.
@@HiroshimaSpirit thanks for the help!
Is there a header for the Mazda 2 available?
Not currently. There was a run of HotPipes headers from Thailand a couple of years ago, but they’re all gone and difficult to come by second hand.
You should mod your refrigerator doors. Switch the hinges so the doors open against the wall. You’ll thank me later.
Wondering if the sway bar will fit a newer model
Which awr did you buy? 88 or 95 durometer?
70
thanks!
well hi, i need more sound system on my mazda2 2011,i love music
I’m not the guy to ask when it comes to sound systems. I barely use the radio in the car, let alone want to spend money on it or mess with wiring. 😅
I’ve got a 2014 Mazda 2 and to upgrade Audio I added a new stereo from Pioneer which not only gives Bluetooth but improves the sound stock, you can then change out the stock speakers to sound better. Now you can also add external amps for external speakers in whatever way you please. I added 2 amps, one for 2 6x9’s and one for a small sub to back the audio up.
Bought a Demio badge and JDM plates for mine as a joke and now that I've found this I think I'm about to take the joke too far. This rules.
that o k my original is F....so i got to change it,as you say what a mess
So do these still fit in the 2020 model?
They do not, unfortunately.
@@HiroshimaSpirit sad but thanks very much for the answer... You have any idea where I can look for the 2020 model?
I don’t, sorry!
@@HiroshimaSpirit no problem thanks tho😊
is this mods work on 1.3 mazda2 ?
Definitely
@@HiroshimaSpirit thanks i think im gonna buy 1.3 engine
And turbo??
There’s nothing easy, cheap, or must-have about that, especially if it’s your only car. I have a turbo project car… that sits on jack stands and gets driven a few miles every few months because, surprise, it’s not reliable.
I don’t even own a Mazda 3 but it I did.. I know go get a dog bone
Better throttle response lmao. I hear what he's saying but cmon man lol. Also, I wouldn't call that arm a torsion bar, its simply a rear sway bar. Great vid otherwise. Im surprised this car doesn't have more forced induction options.
In a car with as little power and weight as the 2, every bit helps, even if it’s marginal. Claiming better throttle response doesn’t mean I’m saying the car is magically a rocket ship now. It just drives a little less numb.
Dj4
Marsder 🙄🙄
That’s definitely not how I say it. You’re not the first deaf person to comment this.