{"id":8759,"date":"2017-05-31T13:52:23","date_gmt":"2017-05-31T21:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/?p=8759"},"modified":"2018-09-13T13:06:03","modified_gmt":"2018-09-13T21:06:03","slug":"dear-car-guy-lookin-fly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corksport.com\/blog\/dear-car-guy-lookin-fly\/","title":{"rendered":"Dear Car Guy: Absolute Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dear Car Guy,<\/p>\n

Or should I say, Dear New <\/i>Car Guy,<\/p>\n

You know who you are, so I won\u2019t call you out. You\u2019re new to the scene and looking to connect, learn, and invest in yourself and your ride. You\u2019ve probably got some of the more basic mods already in place: intake, LED lights, wheels. You\u2019re off to a good start!<\/p>\n

However, you might be looking to connect with the Mazda community to get new ideas and grow your understanding of the potential your car actually possesses.<\/p>\n

You may be new, but the one thing I do know about you is that you take pride in your vehicle and you\u2019re looking to learn more! So, if you\u2019re willing, I\u2019d like to help.<\/p>\n

First step: Read the guide.<\/h2>\n

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I\u2019m not saying it\u2019s the know all, be all, end all of where your Mazda can go, but our \u201cUltimate Mazda Performance Guide<\/a>\u201d is a great start. The manual gives you a sound knowledge base and guidelines for key terms to boost your Mazda understanding. While the guide is catered to the Mazdaspeed 3, it doesn\u2019t matter which Mazda you own. Whether you\u2019ve got a Mazda 3, Mazda 6, CX-3, CX-5, or Miata, this book can help you grow your understanding of what\u2019s out there and why it\u2019s applicable to you!<\/p>\n

Next step: Connect with knowledgeable members of the car community.<\/h2>\n

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You can find Nator groups<\/a> across the country in most every state in the U.S. They are a great resource for information, so get connected for support and advice throughout the build stages of your Mazda. The groups are meant for the Mazdaspeed community and these passionate folks are some of the greatest people in this market.<\/p>\n

Mazda3Club.com<\/a> is a great forum to connect and get information on Mazda 3s. They provide reviews and support to Car Guys building out the Mazda 3 platform.<\/p>\n

Mazda6Club.com<\/a> is another great forum to connect with passionate Mazda owners. Populated buy Mazda 6 owners, you can get information from a large, experienced group as well as guidance while building out your car.<\/p>\n

In any of these groups, you\u2019ll be able to find like-minded people who are ready to lend help and give their opinions. Approach them with respect and you\u2019ll receive it in turn \u2014 which is just great life advice, so you\u2019re welcome in advance.<\/p>\n

Not sure about a community? Check out our blog!<\/h2>\n

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We\u2019ve recently updated our blog<\/a> to help our mobile users get quick access to our knowledge and information! If you haven\u2019t already, check it out on your phone.<\/p>\n

The CorkSport blog has a wealth of information dating all the way back to 2009. Imagine all the hours of reading you can log as you delve into our excellent Mazda subject matter.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ready to get started, I recommend beginning with these posts:<\/p>\n