{"id":5139,"date":"2013-09-06T15:13:13","date_gmt":"2013-09-06T22:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.corksport.com\/blog\/?p=5139"},"modified":"2013-09-06T15:13:13","modified_gmt":"2013-09-06T22:13:13","slug":"corksport-september-featured-car-of-the-month-brandon-graser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/corksport-september-featured-car-of-the-month-brandon-graser\/","title":{"rendered":"CorkSport September Featured Car of the Month: Brandon Graser"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Brandon found himself looking for a new car, and in the price range that he had at the time, he test drove quite a few. He was hooked on the fact that the Speed 3 was the \u201cbest bang for your buck and the most fun to drive\u201d. He enjoyed the overall look, style, a feel of the car; \u201cthis one\u201d was the one to get.<\/p>\n

\"CorkSport-Mazdaspeed-3-Eyelid-Headlight-Cover\"<\/p>\n

Every car he had ever modded started with an intake and since \u201cCorkSport was right here in town, just a couple miles away\u201d it seemed like the most realistic option for him to check out what we had to offer. He can\u2019t quite recall whether or not he purchased the CORKSPORT Stage II Power Series Short Ram Intake for Mazdaspeed 3<\/a> by itself or if he walked away with a lot more that day after talking with Austin. (Our records show he definitely did: CORKSPORT 2010+ Mazdaspeed 3 Cat Back Exhaust<\/a>, CORKSPORT Urethane Exhaust Hangers<\/a>, CORKSPORT Mazdaspeed 3 Downpipe<\/a>).<\/p>\n

\"CorkSport-Featured-Car-Of-The-Month-Brandon-MS3-Engine-Bay\"<\/a><\/p>\n

He does know that he definitely went on a binge and found himself at CorkSport quite often. Of course, he found himself working on his car even more.\u00a0CORKSPORT Underhood LED Light Kit\"CorkSport-Featured-Car-Of-The-Month-Brandon-MS3-Underhood-LED-Kit\"<\/a><\/p>\n

He\u2019s never been to a show, nor has he entered a contest, so let\u2019s just say he\u2019s batting 1000 at this point, after winning the CorkSport Featured Car of the Month with his extensive submission and CS plastered Mod list.<\/p>\n

Brandon\u2019s list of Mod\u2019s:<\/b><\/p>\n

CorkSport Stage II SRI<\/a>\u00a0w\/CorkSport\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0turbo inlet pipe<\/b><\/a>
\nCorkSport\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0catted downpipe<\/a>
\nCorkSport\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0catback exhaust<\/a>
\nCorkSport <\/b> Urethane Exhaust Hangers<\/a>
\nCorkSport\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0short throw plate\/weight<\/a>
\nCorkSport\u00a0<\/b>shifter bushings<\/a>
\nCorkSport\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0mudflaps<\/a>
\nCorkSport\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0big brake kit <\/a>w\/ STOPTECH crossdrilled\/slotted rotors
\nCorkSport\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0rear brake pads<\/a> and stainless steel rear lines <\/a>w\/ STOPTECH crossdrilled\/slotted rotors
\nCorkSport\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0front mount intercooler<\/a>
\nCorkSport\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0race rear motor mount<\/a>
\nCorkSport\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0front eyelids<\/a>
\nCorkSport\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0LED underhood light<\/a>
\nMAZDA OEM J-Spec Mazdaspeed Axela Tail Lights<\/a>
\nSynapse Engineering Diverter Valve
\nCobb AccessPort<\/a>
\nRedline Tuning hood strut lift kit
\nKuda Mount w\/ hardlined Iphone 5 Proclip charger<\/b><\/p>\n

And of course, a handful of CorkSport vinyl stickers!<\/a><\/p>\n

\"CorkSport-Featured-Car-Of-The-Month-Brandon-MS3-Speed3-CorkSport-Sticker\"<\/a><\/p>\n

AMO, (Awesome Mazda the Original) as his one of his lady friends has christened it, is something that he\u2019s pretty proud of. \u201cI\u2019ve done most of the work myself with the help of some friends, and all of it with very little previous DIY experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"CorkSport-Featured-Car-Of-The-Month-Brandon-MS3-Speed3\"<\/p>\n

When asked what his \u201cfavorite\u201d mod was thus far, he said, \u201cThe most significant difference in the car is how it sounds now, after the cat-back exhaust and the downpipe were put in.\u201d CORKSPORT 2010+ Mazdaspeed 3 Cat Back Exhaust<\/a>, CORKSPORT Mazdaspeed 3 Downpipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Next on the list for upgrades will be some lowering springs or coil overs. \u201cThe car pretty much looks stock at this point. You can\u2019t tell how much work has really been put into it, because I\u2019ve left the styling alone except for the eyelids and array of stickers of course. It\u2019s a “NEED” to make it look better, and the improved handling will just be a plus.\u201d CORKSPORT Mazdaspeed 3 Lowering Spring Set<\/a>, CORKSPORT Coilover Suspension Kit Mazdaspeed 3\/Mazda 3<\/a><\/p>\n

Brandon doesn’t find himself alone in the car that often. Remo, his full breed miniature long haired dachshund, is normally right there in the shotgun seat being a perfect copilot. \u201cHe\u2019s an old quirky little guy, but always up for a drive.\u201d You can find Brandon and Remo around the Vancouver, WA area, headed to and from work or taking the occasional drive out to Sunset Falls. \u201cIt\u2019s in the middle of nowhere, with zero traffic, lots of twists and turns and of course the privacy to drive a \u2018bit\u2019 faster.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"CorkSport-Featured-Car-Of-The-Month-Brandon-MS3-With-Him-Mazdspeed-3\"\"remo\"<\/p>\n

Do you want to show off your Mazda? Think you have what it takes to be the next featured car of the month? Send an email with at least 3 high quality pictures and a full mods list to ki*<\/span>@*******<\/span>rt.com<\/span> and you can find out!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Brandon found himself looking for a new car, and in the price range that he had at the time, he test drove quite a few. He was hooked on the fact that the Speed 3 was the \u201cbest bang for your buck and the most fun to drive\u201d. He enjoyed the overall look, style, a … <\/p>\n

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