Loud Pedal Magazine

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The Oregen Region SCCA Magazine Publication Loud Pedal recently featured fellow CorkSport co-founder Derrick Ambrose and “the Ultimate Mazda Performance Guide”. Loud Pedal makes an awesome coffee table mag and includes some great info on the SCCA scene. If you aren’t familiar with the Oregon SCCA they have a great site with events, racing info and how you can get into Road racing, rally, solo or whatever you may want to try. Check them out here: https://www.oregonscca.com/

Check out their latest copy of Loud Pedal online and order a subscription to have a copy on the pool table in your mancave.

Plus checkout their recent shout out for the “The Ultimate Mazda Performance Guide” below:

To order a copy of The Ultimate Mazda Performance Guide – Click Here.

January 23, 2014March 18, 2019

More Products for the 2014+ Mazda 3

2014+ Mazda 3 Axle Back Exhaust

You know you want to make your redesigned and refined 2014 Mazda 3 stand out in the crowd, and one of the easiest bang for your buck modifications is the new CorkSport Axle Back Exhaust.

Get added power and upgrade the look of your 2014+ Mazda 3 with the CorkSport Power Series Axle-Back Exhaust. As a completely new vehicle, the engineers at CorkSport were given free rein to design an axle back exhaust in the best way fitting to the graceful design of the Mazda 3.

The CorkSport Advantage:

- Stainless Steel T304 construction with 100mm stainless tips for corrosion resistance and a clean stylish look.

- Mandrel bent, true 65 mm piping for increased flow and more power from your engine

CorkSport Service and Support: Receive a 2-year warranty, full-color installation instructions, all of the needed installation hardware and knowledgeable telephone support

Order your Mazda 3 Axle Back Exhaust today.

Order your Mazda 3 Catback Exhaust today.

2014+ Mazda 3 Rear Swaybar

Remove the tendency to overpower the front tires under hard cornering and minimize traction-robbing body lean with the CorkSport Mazda 3 Rear Sway Bar. The CorkSport Adjustable Sway Bar will compress the inside suspension, this effectively increases the spring rate on the side of the suspension which is compressed most which will give better cornering. With the Rear Swaybar installed you will increase cornering ability, minimize body roll, and gain noticeable handling improvements.

The CorkSport Advantage:

- One piece design: CNC bent for precise fit and made from 28.5mm 4130 Steel

- Polyurethane sway bar bushings: that include brackets fitted with grease fittings for easy servicing

- Durable blue powder coated finish: can survive winter driving in areas where roads are salted for snow and ice.

CorkSport Service and Support: Receive a two-year limited warranty, full-color installation instructions, all of the needed installation hardware, and knowledgeable telephone support

Order your Mazda 3 rear Swaybar today.

January 17, 2014May 28, 2024

The Most Exciting Car Parts Order Ever?

Every CorkSport Part in Triplicate Please

I get as excited as anyone when I have car parts on the way. I check the tracking number 10 times a day, watch the front door like a hound dog, and sprint to the door faster than a K04 Turbo can spool when I hear a doorbell.

“Here! Finally here!” I triumphantly yell as the UPS, USPS, Fedex or other friendly mail courier hands me my package.

I don’t care if it’s a new turbo, a FMIC, or simply some new windshield wipers for safety, I can hardly contain my excitement. When that delivery man knocks on my door, if any friends are around, I practically bowl them over as they dive for cover.

“What is wrong with you man? It’s just car parts! You are WAY to excited.” They say.

I have become known as the “excited!” one, around my friends.

Then I found this.

No way. If you thought I was excited before, just wait till this bad boy pulls up to my driveway. What car parts do you have for me today delivery man? ……. maybe just…… AN ENTIRE CAR….. or every single CorkSport Part known to man, maybe it’s a new built engine, 4 sets of wheels and tires, a twin turbo setup, a front mount intercooler, coilovers, swaybars, and a small pet elephant.

That box is HUGE.

Honestly I have no idea what is inside, or even if it’s car parts, but I can tell you one thing. I want it, and if that box showed up outside my house, I might have a heart attack from excitement.

January 16, 2014July 9, 2020

Quick 0-60? How fast can you stop?

CorkSport Big Brake Kit

Mazdas come with a good braking system but a simple brake upgrade will make a huge impact.

A great upgrade choice is the CorkSport Big Brake Caliper Kit. They work great in both hot and cold conditions. This 4 piston kit is crafted from an extremely lightweight billet aluminum and is made to last on and off track.

After shaving over 16lbs of weight and ramping up your stopping power the feel and look of these brakes will clearly make your Mazdaspeed look sick.

Here is a great example of deep corner driving & passing. Without some powerful brakes you would be pushing the limits of factory abilities. Much thanks to Steven Kritzberg for the video.

The Big Brake Kit is a sexy add on and very useful. The installation isn’t too hard to tackle, take a look at the video below . Perfect fit for the Mazda 3 and Mazdaspeed.

CorkSport Install Video

Order your CorkSport Big Brake Kit

January 10, 2014September 11, 2017

Who Wants The SKYACTIV-D?

I have been getting more and more excited about the Mazda Skyactiv Diesel engines which are due to arrive in North America this spring. My thoughts have been a bit skewed with estimating power numbers with down-pipes, cranking up the boost, and doing crazy low RPM burnouts in the first 4 gears with mountains of torque. My dreams were dealt a big blow yesterday as the news was released by Mazda that the diesels have been delayed. Again.

SKYACTIV-D Diesel - CorkSport

Seeking an answer as to why the holdup I went to look at Mazda’s official press release. The Mazda official text is below

“Mazda North American Operations today announced that the launch of its SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine in North America is being further delayed from its Spring 2014 announced debut timing.

While Mazda understands its SKYACTIV-D can meet emission regulation requirements without the use of a NOx after-treatment system, it was decided that further development is required to deliver the right balance between fuel economy and Mazda-appropriate driving performance.”

I read this as Mazda wants to make sure the car is trouble free for North America and I am giving them props for this. In the rest of the planet people are more familiar with diesels and the needed upkeep with urea injections to keep NOx lower. Mazda is trying to do away with the need for this completely making the car similar to owning a standard petrol powered car which I am in agreement with. Your average American is used to a diesel in an F350 or a Dodge not a passenger car and the last thing you want is people having problems with their cars and posting to Yelp about it for not understanding the real issue.