Several months ago I started to receive what would amount to many, many emails, blog comments, PM’s and phone calls from owners of 2010 Mazda3’s asking us to create a molded carpet kit for their cars.  I have to admit, I was hesitant to create this kit.  The reason is that there is a lot of work and expense that comes into building the tooling to get a project like this off the ground.  Plus the work on getting the word out about the kits availability.  After thinking about it for a while,  I felt that I couldn’t ignore my fellow Mazda3 brothers & sisters.

If you have subscribed to my blog you have read my updates about the varying stages of development of the molded carpet kits for the 2010 Mazda 3’s. Well I am glad to finally be able to tell you, that these high-quality, cut-pile nylon Premium molded carpet kits for the 2010 Mazda3 is now available.

No more waiting, just visit our 2010 Mazda 3 Order Page scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the “Add to Cart” button and your 2010 Mazda3 Premium Molded Carpet Kit.

If you have any questions or comments feel free to post them below.

Dave

2010 Mazda3 kits - http://mazda3carpet.com/launched/2010-mazda3/2010-mazda3-order-page/

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I have had many emails, some blog posts and PM from several Mazda3 forums from owners of 2010 Mazda3’s asking when a new carpet kit is going to be created and released.

Well the wait is almost over and the demand has prompted us to create a special section on our site devoted to the 2010 Mazda3 carpet information.  I urge all of you with 2010 Mazda 3’s to visit our 2010 Mazda3 Carpet Page enter your first name and email address for some exclusive information and a special pre-launch offer.

So don’t waste any time, click on 2010 Mazda3 Carpet Page, enter your name and email as there is going to be some cool stuff and a pre-launch offer you will not want to miss.
Cheers,

David Freitas

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Sounds like the legendary RX-7 will return.  Sources close to Mazda have confirmed that a proper 2 door, Rotary engined sports car wearing the famous badge will be popping up in Mazda showrooms in 2011 as a 2012 model year vehicle.

Why the sudden announcement you ask?  There was a management shake up earlier in 2009 and when the dust settled on April 10, 2009, Mr. Ikuo Maeda was announced as the Chief Designer for Mazda.  Mr. Maeda, has been quoted in many interviews as saying that he wants to see a new RX-7 built.  Mr. Maeda has been with Mazda since 1982 and resume includes the RX-8 and Mazda2 .

The new RX-7 will be powered by the new Renesis 16x, twin rotor, rotary engine that features a new direct injection fuel system and a lightweight aluminum side housing.  The new design is said to improve thermal energy and torque levels at all engine speeds, and reduce fuel consumption.

The Renesis 16x has been used already in a recent Mazda concept car and is capable of 350 hp, but will be tuned down to 200 – 250 hp inorder to maintain better fuel mileage.

Prices are slated to start at a very aggressive $25,000 USD.  This will make it a direct competitor with the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, the upcoming cousin rwd coupes from Toyota / Subaru.

I’m thinking, “only 25k, rwd, rotary engine, 250 hp….whom do I leave my deposit with?”

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I have been toying with the idea of making my Mazda3 different than the norm without going all crazy and bizarre with my car.  What I want to do was to perform some mods that are clean, smooth, functional, beautiful and unique.

Some of you have read about the Type R red carpet kit that I have installed on my own car (I know, many of you have asked about making that kit available, I will soon But I am enjoying the novelty of being the only Mazda3 on the planet with the Red carpet) and I have added some other interior mods that are subtle but help to tie the whole package together.

But my next big project is creating a center exit exhaust for the first generation Mazda 3.   You can see from the quick sketch the rough idea that I have for making it happen.

I am fortunate for my ties to the automotive industry (in particular manufacturing) and have already started talking about getting this made for me.  I have already consulted my longtime friend Glenn @ Cam Tech Auto on the exhaust fabrication and it is a go from that perspective

But, I want to create either a carbon fiber or fiberglass rear valance section for the rear bumper to completely clean up the dual center exhaust tip installation.

What do you guys think?  Let me know, how would you do it differently?  If you have any sketches add links to your comments.

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Tuesday, November 2 – Friday, November 5, 2010
LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA

Mazda3carpet.com by MAZEURO attended this years trade only SEMA show in Las Vegas to not only get to rub elbows with the great minds and companies in the automotive aftermarket, but also to meet with new manufacturers and suppliers to produce new high quality, unique products for Mazda3 owners.

Some of the celebrities and known car guys that were in attendance at SEMA 2009 included legendary automotive designer & the star of TLC’s Overhaulin, Chip Foose.  The crew of West Coast Customs; Jay Leno; hell I even ran into Chop “The King of Cars” himself from Towbin Dodge while I was having lunch.

I also had a chance to chat it up with the host of My Dream Car Garage, Peter Klutt while on the flight back from Las Vegas where his Hemishere Green 1970 Plymouth AAR Barracuda (which had the paint and graphics designed by Chip Foose himeself) featuring a twin-turbo Viper V-10 engine, 20″ Viper wheels, Carbon Fiber body with air diffusers was on display at the BASF Booth at SEMA.  You can follow the build of this beast at www.dreamcargarage.com For video of Chip Foose designing this gorgeous car click below.

Over the next few weeks some exciting news will be announced regarding these new products for not only Mazda3 vehicles, but we will be expanding onto other Mazda vehicles.  So subscribe to our RSS feed or Email notification list for updates

While I was at SEMA I took at ton of photos (over 400 shots) and video and will post as much of it as possible right here on the blog.  You will find the first 3 videos at the end of this post.  We want to hear you comments and suggestion so please go ahead below.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world (PLEASE NOTE: THE SEMA SHOW IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC). It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of the AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries.

SEMA Show 2009 drew more than 50,000 domestic and international buyers. The displays are segmented into 12 sections, and a New Products Showcase featured nearly 1,500 newly introduced parts, tools and components. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more…

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We have been receiving several emails and phone calls from people asking about producing a replacement carpet kit for the all new 2010 Mazda3’s (sedan, sport & Mazdaspeed3), RX-8’s and Mazda6’s (2002 – 2008).  We are now in the process of getting the preliminary work started to get these kits and we need your help.  If you or someone you know is the owner of a 2010 Mazda3, RX-8 or Mazda6 who may be interested in such a kit we want to hear from you.  I ask that you send an email to sales (at) mazda3carpet.com with your car model in the subject line just to help us gauge interest.

When we develop these kits we need to test fit them on an actual vehicle.  So we are calling out owners of these vehicles who live close to the Toronto, Canada (or is willing to come down at your own expense) to help us with our prototype kits.

We would provide you with a prototype kit that would be professionally installed at our shop located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (10 minutes west of Toronto).  If this opportunity interests you, I ask that you email, sales (at) mazda3carpet.com and have Prototype Kit in the subject line

UPDATE: 2010 Mazda3 carpet kit info

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