Transform Mazda3 to Mazdaspeed3

[eakachit]

Hi guys,

I am from Thailand where there is no Mazdaspeed3.

Therefore, I bought Mazda3 here and would like to transform it to Mazdaspeed3 by changing the front bumper. I found out that I can order 5 parts including left and right fender from japan.

Just would like to know that what need to be fixed in order to changing the front bumper. Are there a lot of adjustment?

You guys can see the picture of my car on the website below.
http://www.mazda.co.th/mazda3/eng/flash.htm

Please help. Just want to be cool as you guys out there.

[Young Roids]

Just get the wheels and call it a day.

[Falconx84]

sorry, but a new bumper is not what makes it an ms3.... Instead of spending money on looks, why not go aftermarket turbo?

[Falconx84]

i do like the color selection..... tonic metallic and the magnetic silver metallic

[eakachit]

The look is the most important as I can modified the engine later on.

PS. MAZDASPEED3 look super cool.

[Ryz]

The stock pieces are quite expensive. It's around 590 for the hood, 550 for the front bumper, 525 for the side skirts. Then you have the fenders, spoiler and rear bumper fascia.

[crystalmeth3]

did you guys see the sublime? (i like)
i have never seen that color on any mazda ever.

[Young Roids]

did you guys see the sublime? (i like)
i have never seen that color on any mazda ever.

yea I saw that, pretty cool.

[shane02pro5]

Greenbean baby poop?

[eakachit]

The stock pieces are quite expensive. It's around 590 for the hood, 550 for the front bumper, 525 for the side skirts. Then you have the fenders, spoiler and rear bumper fascia.

Thank you for your info.


Are there a lot of adjustment?

I have the Body panels location index of Mazda3. You can see it in below links.

http://www.thaimazda3.com/svmanual/esicont/en/srvc/html/B3E091056100W01.html

It would be great, if I can get the body panels location index of Mazdaspeed3.

[Hirudin]

Can you get the panels pre-painted in any of the colors that are available in Thailand?

I've heard having things painted is very expensive.

[eakachit]

Can you get the panels pre-painted in any of the colors that are available in Thailand?

I've heard having things painted is very expensive.


I am not quite sure but can check it for u.

[Falconx84]

Thank you for your info.


Are there a lot of adjustment?

I have the Body panels location index of Mazda3. You can see it in below links.

http://www.thaimazda3.com/svmanual/esicont/en/srvc/html/B3E091056100W01.html

It would be great, I can get the MS3 body panels location index of Mazdaspeed3.

good find on the link... did you say you have the "location index" or you'd like to get it? either way, I'd like to see it for reference

[eakachit]

good find on the link... did you say you have the "location index" or you'd like to get it? either way, I'd like to see it for reference


Sorry typo would like to get it.

[knowledge007]

Just get the wheels and call it a day.

Thats funny...

[MS3077]

The Mazdaspeed 3 has a lot more than just a turbo in it that makes it different than a regular Mazda 3. I think a lot of people are confused about this. The chassis has been modified as well as reinforced. Also, the body panels have been made stronger to handle to extra power as well. The suspension system is stiffer and the ride height is lowered. The transmission, it's not the same one that's in a regular Mazda 3. It's basically a different car all together. Looks are about the only major thing in common. So basically what I’m saying is that it would cost an awful lot of money to turn a regular Mazda 3 into a Mazdaspeed 3. It’s not just the Turbo and looks. If you just but the turbo kit like the one in the Mazdaspeed 3 into a regular Mazda 3 it would be a disaster. The power would be too much for it’s chassis, etc. I only listed a few of the things that are different between them.

[Akaveli]

The Mazdaspeed 3 has a lot more than just a turbo in it that makes it different than a regular Mazda 3. I think a lot of people are confused about this. The chassis has been modified as well as reinforced. Also, the body panels have been made stronger to handle to extra power as well. The suspension system is stiffer and the ride height is lowered. The transmission, it's not the same one that's in a regular Mazda 3. It's basically a different car all together. Looks are about the only major thing in common. So basically what I’m saying is that it would cost an awful lot of money to turn a regular Mazda 3 into a Mazdaspeed 3. It’s not just the Turbo and looks. If you just but the turbo kit like the one in the Mazdaspeed 3 into a regular Mazda 3 it would be a disaster. The power would be too much for it’s chassis, etc. I only listed a few of the things that are different between them.

Half of what you said is true. Yes it would cost alot of time and money if he wanted to turn his regular 3 exactly like a mazdaspeed 3, but his car wouldn't be a disaster if he bought a turbo kit for his regular 3. There are several boost 3s out there that are producing MS3 numbers at the wheels without alot of heavy modification to the engine.

[Ryz]

I think he is more interested in the look.

[MS3077]

Sure you can run boost on a regular mazda 3 put it would need a modified chassis and several other things to be able to handle the kind of power the Mazdaspeed 3 puts out. Limited slip / traction control, dsc , the list goes on..

[eakachit]

I am interested in the look. PLease help to advice.

[boost_me]

just get a turbo kit and call it a day... a MS3 and a reg.3 are 2 totally different cars... i wouldn't waste my time or money, i'm sure the mazdaspeed engineers at mazda made sure that their was a significant difference between the two.

[boost_me]

..the subie guys don't even bother transforming a wrx into an sti... they just swap motors and call it a day.

[ChazSpeed]

If you bought the 5 door I would seriously look into the after market body kits for the 3.

There are some hot ones out there that I wish fit on the MS3, and they are already fitted for the regular 3's hood and grill space.

Unfortunately I have an MS3 so I haven't ever looked into making a regular one look like it.

[redspeed]

Damn! Guys, He is just interested in the LOOK of the ms3, no turbos or suspension. Thats it.

eakachit, The difference are front bumper, hood, rear spoiler, rear bumper and wheels. I think for the rear bumper you can just change the black insert, but I'm not sure. So, if you want the ms3 look you need those parts. I'm sure is gona be expensive to get those parts in thailand.

[Savate]

Let's not forget the Mazdaspeed seats, side scuff plates, and pedals...(blah)

[Pondo]

Move to the US and buy one

[omarspeed]

(drive2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdbEvtSvQbc

[matloo]

eakachit I am interested in the look. PLease help to advice.

I have been installing parts from other models onto my 4dr gs. What I have learned up to now is that the parts will fit but wil some minor modifications. I have spoken to the parts staff at my mazda dealer, and they have on their computer system all of the parts for all of the different models. If you alk to your mazda dealer and tell them what you ant to accomplish, I am sure they will be able to guide you. The other option is to buy the parts and to have a body shop help you with the fitment. As for the paint colours, there is a company in the US called paintscratch where I buy my paint for my 2 mazdas and the paint match is excellent. As the others have said, it will be expensive, but if you want the look then it can be done. Best of luck.

[Diehonda]

Greenbean baby poop?

And I would name her Baby Bean.(headbang)

Lime is hot! With gunmetal rims, lowered, 20% tint, carbon hood and hatch. Pure sex!

[Nickjai]

where can you buy the MS3 parts anyways? cause im interested in the MS3 spoiler

[laserblueP5]

Any Mazda Dealer Can Order It For You. It Come Prepainted In One Of The MS3's colors. Mine Is At The Paint Shop To color match my car!!! Will post pics when i'll install it on my Car.

[jw1re]

lolol

[skylar2ups]

I want to add the SPEED 3's rims and tires to my 3 sedan!!!

[stiv444]

(drive2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdbEvtSvQbc

very nice car!!!!!! very gay song!!!!!!!!(dance)

[skylar2ups]

very nice car!!!!!! very gay song!!!!!!!!(dance)

That song is so far from being gay... I thought it was going to be techno or something... but no it wasnt even close.

[stiv444]

That song is so far from being gay... I thought it was going to be techno or something... but no it wasnt even close.

my bad, your right, and mullets are cool to!

[xcoldr1cex]

anyone know if the mazda 3 and ms3 rear bumpers are the same aside from the valence? if so - that means ms3's can use aftermarket mz3 bumpers right?