A concise record of the design, technical content and planning tools added to Mazda Sauce Tuning.
Current releasePhase 17
Project milestones16 phases
Latest reviewAugust 2026
Phase 17 · Current
Focused Tune journey and calibration-led Home banner
Combined the tune package with its remote revision workflow, grouped the calibration content into four coordinated strategies, retained the observed hardware limits, compacted customer feedback and merged preparation requirements with the final enquiry action. The Home tuning banner now uses one continuous dark background and replaces the decorative circle with a MazdaEdit-inspired data-loop dial. The dial is centred within the full dark panel and keeps a continuous, stable rotor position when highlighted.
Phase 16
Simplified visitor journey
Shortened the Home page around five clear actions, moved Maintenance and MazdaEdit into the Guides hub, integrated Testimonials into Tune, reduced repeated model-page sections, removed redundant thermostat fitment copy from Parts and simplified Build Checker results to one compatible-parts action. The mobile menu styling is now consistently versioned across every page.
Phase 15
Model guide visual identity
Added a dedicated front-view vehicle portrait to every model guide. All sixteen images now share the site's warm paper background, a consistent editorial crop, a soft lower fade and responsive sizing, making each technical page easier to identify while preserving the minimal Mazda Sauce Tuning aesthetic.
Phase 14
Skyactiv-G E85 visual build guide
Added a photographed 2016 Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-G guide covering the complete fixed-E85 package. The guide now includes a printable build checklist, direct parts links, clearer fitted and optional status labels, Mazda procedure cross-checks and workshop videos for the key operations.
Phase 13
YouTube integration and banner refinement
Added an automatically updated latest-video player to About Justin and a compact YouTube entry inside the Sauce Tuned home banner. Unified arrows, typography, alignment and hover behavior, improved dark-section contrast, refined the circular animation and updated the production security policy to allow privacy-enhanced YouTube embeds.
Phase 12
Build workflow, accessibility and generation clarity
Refined Garage labels, generation handling, share links, Parts shortlists and Build Checker enquiries. Improved field grouping, responsive navigation, compact-text contrast, assistive announcements and the handling of mixed or unsupported vehicle coverage.
Phase 11
Final audit and hardening
Unified vehicle data across Models, Parts, MazdaEdit and the Build Checker. Added stronger year validation, duplicate handling, safer Garage limits, versioned assets, security hardening and final SEO checks.
Phase 10
Catalog architecture and SEO cleanup
Moved the Parts catalog into one external data source shared by the interface and structured data, corrected the published item count, merged duplicate part references without losing generation-specific fitment, removed redundant page schemas, added guidance when JavaScript is unavailable, and synchronized every technical review date.
Phase 09
Interface refinement and consistency
Reduced oversized information panels in Parts and the Build Checker, aligned checker actions and Parts list controls, standardized compact reference cards, and refined responsive spacing so the planning tools remain clear without dominating the page.
Phase 08
Connected planning tools
Connected Models, the Build Checker and Parts through one shared compatibility catalog. Added search and filters, shareable build summaries, browser-only saved vehicles, direct loading of a saved vehicle in Parts, preparation checklists, parts shortlists and simplified manual-verification enquiries.
Phase 07
Trust, accessibility and site quality
Added About Justin, Legal & Safety and Updates pages, consistent breadcrumbs, structured data, sitemap coverage, clearer compatibility warnings, keyboard support, reduced-motion handling, responsive refinements and refreshed favicon visibility.
Phase 06
Expanded model and engine coverage
Centralized generation and model-year data, then added relevant MZR, MZR-CD, Skyactiv-G, Skyactiv-D and Skyactiv-X applications. Coverage also identifies the selected-market Mazda2 2.0L, Mazda3 diesel choices and 3.3L large-platform powertrains without presenting unconfirmed vehicles as supported.
Phase 05
Parts and fitment expansion
Expanded fuel-system, thermostat, supercharger belt, pulley, air-filter, wheel and brake-line references. Added expected benefits, manufacturer part numbers, fitment notes, review status and clear warnings for combinations that require direct confirmation.
Phase 04
MazdaEdit and technical guides
Built step-by-step guidance for software setup, ECU reading and flashing, original-file backup, datalog collection and revision preparation. Added focused guide navigation and clearer visual references for each procedure.
Phase 03
Tuning enquiry workflow
Created the Tune page around Justin's vehicle-specific process, including preparation requirements, base-map and revision expectations, safe-limit reminders, testimonials and a clearer route into the first enquiry.
Phase 02
Core Mazda knowledge base
Introduced the Models directory, Parts, Maintenance, MazdaEdit, Guides, FAQ and Contact sections so visitors can move from vehicle identification to preparation and compatible supporting parts.
Phase 01 · Foundation
Mazda Sauce Tuning launched
Created an independent English-language Mazda modding guide for Justin with a minimal motorsport-inspired identity, clear navigation and a responsive layout designed for desktop and mobile use.
