Ok, I'll weigh in a bit since everybody is getting all butthurt. A Mazda3 is not a great platform for racing...period...it's just NOT. That being said, don't whine like a baby.

It doesn't mean it can't be modified and compete with similar cars. It's not going to run with a 'Vette, but some FWD Hondas, Toyotas, and Nissans without turbos, sure.

The only reason people are getting pissy about your Mazda is because you are making it out to be more than it is. Modify it however you want, at the end of the day its your fucking car...so who cares if somebody else doesnt like it. Just don't act like its a track monster and you'll be ok.

The other reason people got mad was your obvious lack of searching. Dont argue about it, just admit you didnt search until after the fact and move on.