Have you had your eye on a CorkSport 2010+ Mazdaspeed 3 Exhaust, but have not had the monies to shell out for an entire cat back exhaust system? If so, CorkSport has come up with a solution for you. Introducing the CorkSport Axle Back Exhaust for the 2010+ Mazdaspeed 3!
The CorkSport Axle Back Exhaust has been designed to replace your muffler with a straight through pipe to minimize exhaust restrictions and provide the nice deep tone you can expect from an aftermarket exhaust system, but for a fraction of the price.
As with our Cat Back Exhaust system, the Axle back exhaust features corrosion resistant T-304 construction to ensure a long life and is manufactured with exacting standards using mandrel bent 80mm piping for a smooth flow and TIG welds for a strong, clean connection.
The most visible part of your exhaust, the tips, feature 100mm polished stainless steel that will accent your Mazdaspeed 3 and provide a nice clean aftermarket look.
It is true, you will see more power gains by going for the full cat back exhaust system and in the event that you want to add a downpipe and racepipe later the cat-back exhaust is a better fit for you, but if you are looking for a little power, a lot of good looks, and a nice deep tone on an otherwise stock exhaust system, the CorkSport Axle Back Exhaust is just the thing for you!
When most people think about purchasing an intake, they want it for the performance increases. While an intake is probably the best bang-for-the-buck modification you can make to add power and torque to your Mazda, there is another huge but often overlooked benefit, which is the improved gas mileage.
How is that possible?
Most CorkSport intakes use a conical dry flow air filter with 3” outlet that is much less restrictive than the factory filter. This directly translates to better gas mileage. We have also calibrated our precision-machined MAF housings and intakes to exacting tolerances and have designed them to work better and more efficiently than the factory intake system.
Where’s the proof?
We were beginning to get feedback from customers stating that they were seeing improvements in their gas mileage with the addition of the intake.
I have a brand new 2012 Mazdaspeed3 that is stock apart from the intake. With this new intake I have seen my average mpg for the last 12,000 miles of normal break in driving go from 28.4 to 31 miles per gallon while now driving in a much more aggressive manner during the last 1,000 miles. I am thoroughly impressed and I hope that this information can be of use to your company and other customers. – Alex B.
To be sure we needed to control the test conditions and make our own conclusions.
After testing the Skyactiv CX-5 with the factory intake system, we showed an average of 34.0 MPG. After adding the CorkSport Short Ram Intake, we have been showing an average of 38.5 MPG. This is a 13% improvement in fuel mileage just by adding the intake system.
We then went a step further and did extensive in town gas mileage testing. Though the results were not as impressive, they were still substantial. The baseline with the stock intake was 29.3mpg and improved to 31.2 with the CorkSport Short Ram Intake. This is a 6.5% improvement in fuel mileage.
Of course the CX-5 SkyActiv was designed with fuel mileage in mind so getting great MPG’s in this car was not surprising. This is when we decided to take our testing to the next level and see what could be achieved on the Mazdaspeed3.
As it turns out, the Mazdaspeed3 showed similar improvements in gas mileage in the city, but significantly less on the highway. We had a 6.1% improvement in city driving and a 4.4% Improvement on the highway, with a peak of 33.2mpg with the CorkSport Mazdaspeed intake installed.
Some customers have seen additional increases, but the results are generally subject to how a person drives. Remember, with that increase in torque and horsepower, you will be more tempted to have a heavier right foot, too.
What’s the Payoff?
With gas prices yo-yoing over the last couple of years, too, at some points topping $4.00 a gallon here in the Pacific Northwest, we estimate that the intake will be able to pay for itself in around 13,000-16,000 miles. With a national average of around 15,000 miles driven per year, you can expect your intake purchase to pay off quickly and then start getting money back in your pocket from the fuel savings.
Not only does less gas mean more money in your pocket, but fewer emissions as well, so you can tell all your environmentalist friends that you are doing your part!
To recap, better mpg, more money in your pocket and you a decrease in your carbon foot print. This all sounds good to me.
Around this time of the year everyone is looking for a good deal on some parts to make their money stretch just a little further. If you are a Mazda enthusiast you may naturally take a look at CorkSport to see what we have to offer in the way of deals this holiday season.
This year CorkSport has a large range of parts on clearance for Mazda enthusiasts across the spectrum, from 90-94 Protege parts all the way up to the 2010+ Mazdaspeed 3.
Many of the items we have on clearance are parts which will no longer be available once we sell out so this could be your last chance to get them. This is especially true for parts that we have listed for the older car models like the 90-94 Protégé.
Now here comes the really fun part. Beginning today until the end of the month, we are giving you a chance to make an offer on any of the clearance items we have listed! If a price is just out of reach, but you REALLY want that product, you can email me Derrick@corksport.com with the part you are interested in and your best offer. There are rules to this so please read the rest of this post before you go crazy and start sending over your offers.
RULES:
We are not accepting offers on regularly priced items. This only applies to clearance items.
Email is the only way we will accept an offer on a clearance part.
Do not call up to make an offer, I will not be able to help you on the phone about it.
Do not post up on this blog with an offer.
Do not post up on Facebook or in a forum either. I will not be looking there and we will not answer you.
Do not send us a contact us email through our webpage with an offer on a clearance part, we will delete it.
If a part is no longer in the clearance section then it is sold out or no longer available at the clearance price.
This is a first come, first serve deal, so please no whining or complaining if the part is no longer available or
on clearance.
Happy Shopping!
Derrick-
P.S. We will be adding more parts to the clearance section as the week goes on (no, not top mount intercoolers, intakes, or exhaust systems…or any other CorkSport parts that have been released in the last two years) so feel free to check back throughout the next week to see if a part you want comes up.
Designed using a proprietary semi-metallic and ceramic formula, CorkSport brake pads offer superior stopping capability without compromising wear and unlike other metallic brake pads on the market, do not require a “warm-up” period to perform to their full potential.
The CorkSport brake pads are a low dust solution that will help to keep your wheels nice and clean and this highly durable compound provides less fade on your brake pads. Made for superior performance in all weather conditions, the CorkSport brake pads have been thoroughly tested for endurance and braking power both on and off the track.
“Upgrading your brake pads will provide performance improvements for your Mazdaspeed and added safety for your vehicle.” Said CorkSport owner and race car driver, Derrick Ambrose “Having driven on these pads extensively on the track, I can say without a doubt that you will notice improved stopping performance and braking responsiveness with CorkSport brake pads on your vehicle”
CorkSport brake pads are warrantied against all defects from workmanship and materials and come with full-color installation instructions, all of the needed installation hardware, and knowledgeable telephone installation support.
Visit our online catalog for more information or to purchase today.
Another year is drawing to a close which means another wonderful year is about to begin! What better way to start off 2013 than with your very own limited edition CorkSport 2013 Mazda Performance Calendar!
12 months of our favorite customer submitted photos and monthly discounts that will save you hundreds in the coming year on CorkSport products, hook you up with free CorkSport merchandise, and even includes a coveted free domestic shipping discount, CorkSport invites you to get yours today for yourself or for the favorite Mazda enthusiast in your life!
As with our calendar last year, proceeds are going to a good cause with a donation made to support relief efforts for our fellow Mazda enthusiasts that suffered losses during hurricane Sandy. So support a good cause, get a fantastic calendar, and save money with a purchase of one today!
Remember, when these calendars run out, they are gone for good so hurry and get yours while we still have some in stock!
We would like to congratulate the following customers who were selected to have their cars featured in the 2013 edition:
Zayn Batasee
Christopher Houdek
Robert Wong
Lara Stauff
Graham Ritter
Stefan Colgan
JR Reyes
Tyler Wolfson
Marc-Andre Guyon
Karina Baxter
JT Lefebvre
Storm Sasaki
Steven Kritzberg
Gwynne-
CorkSport 2013 Calendar! December 17th, 2018CorkSport