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We have been working feverishly over the holiday to increase our capacity. We added another building which allowed us to expand our current warehouse so that we can not only serve you better but also keep more inventory in stock. 2012 was our best year yet thanks to you and we are heading into 2013 with big plans and will be sharing many exciting releases every month, stay tuned.
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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!
The CorkSport 2010+ Mazdaspeed 3 Axle Back Exhaust is available in our online catalog.
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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.
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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.
Need some examples?
For the Mazdaspeed 3/6 we have an Aluminum Fidanza flywheel.
Want something for the exterior of your Mazda? How about an AutoExe Rear Bumper which fits 2004-2009 Mazda 3 hatchback and Mazdaspeed 3s.
Yes, we have suspension parts available too with everything from an AutoExe front sway bar for the Mazda 3 to adjustable swaybar end links for the Mazdaspeed 6.
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:
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.
After many months of testing and development, CorkSport is happy to announce the release of our all-new CorkSport Front and Rear Brake Pads for the Mazdaspeed 3 and Front Brake Pads for the Mazdaspeed 6!
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”
The CorkSport Brake Pads come in sets for fronts and for rears and are priced competitively.
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.
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