Mazdaspeed3 AWD Conversion.........

[Noisy Crow]

Looks like these guys may actually pull this off...

http://awdmazda.blogspot.com/

[Impressive]

That's gonna be one heck of a car!

If they do I hope their guide explains it all really well because i'm sure they won't be the last before Mazda decides to make AWD a factory option.

[TokyoKiller]

Its been done before :).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66Rn_shEBbs

[Unoriginalusername]

Its been done before :).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66Rn_shEBbs

X2, DG was the first and a few other people on the US boards have done it since

[WeatherB]

Its been done before :).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66Rn_shEBbs

Amazing, why doesn't it come like that. :(

[Darkfrosty7]

yea but i think that they should seriously come AWD stock

[Dan Da Man]

sweet rims!

[TokyoKiller]

yea but i think that they should seriously come AWD stock

That'd be one expensive Mazda though lol. It'd be around 50k out the door.

[laksman91]

What's so special about AWD...

[WeatherB]

What's so special about AWD...

Lots of things. Better acceleration and handling.

[TokyoKiller]

What's so special about AWD...

I can tell you this, my buddy just traded his 2007 MS3 (for $15,000) with 305 HP to the wheels in to Subaru for a 2010 STi ($50,000) and he doesn't regret it...he says it amazing having AWD, although his MS3 was way faster.

[stevenma188]

I think laksman's comment was sarcastic considering what he drives....

[laksman91]

I think laksman's comment was sarcastic considering what he drives....

Only had 5% to do with it.

I feel AWD is nothing special... I can get off the line quick, but apart from that it's useless in my oppinion.

[laksman91]

I can tell you this, my buddy just traded his 2007 MS3 (for $15,000) with 305 HP to the wheels in to Subaru for a 2010 STi ($50,000) and he doesn't regret it...he says it amazing having AWD, although his MS3 was way faster.

And also, you could get an STI for 40k. Invoice was 36k for the base one (for those contemplating a switch)

[TokyoKiller]

And also, you could get an STI for 40k. Invoice was 36k for the base one (for those contemplating a switch)

Umm, I've seen the invoice for this car. Go to Subaru.ca and you'll see it ends up being $47k without any warranties or anything.

[laksman91]

Umm, I've seen the invoice for this car. Go to Subaru.ca and you'll see it ends up being $47k without any warranties or anything.

1) My friend has one, I know how much he paid.

2) Click here (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/10720217-post1518/)

[TokyoKiller]

1) My friend has one, I know how much he paid.

2) Click here (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/10720217-post1518/)

To be honest, I have no idea why. But he walked out with the final invoice @ 50k...I thought it was too expensive and the 15k for his Mazdaspeed 3 was too low.

[laksman91]

He probably has the tech package and stuff, the other price was for the base one, with no options

[stevenma188]

I think AWD is better handling too. Also nothing is as fun as a AWD drift :)

[aris]

Only had 5% to do with it.

I feel AWD is nothing special... I can get off the line quick, but apart from that it's useless in my oppinion.

In the winter AWD is not useless in my opinion..lol

[laksman91]

In the winter AWD is not useless in my opinion..lol

Like I said, only helps get off the line.

No traction control:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP_Mx3l5D0A


I think AWD is better handling too. Also nothing is as fun as a AWD drift :)

Its fun =D

[aris]

every time i drive my brothers 4x4 truck in the winter i love it when i'm at a light and i go to take off and i'm actuly moving and not spinning...for my AWD cars in winter are the best cause you can take off

[MajesticBlueNTO]

Lots of things. Better acceleration and handling.


I think AWD is better handling too. Also nothing is as fun as a AWD drift :)

Interesting that some of the SS FWD cars post better lap times than SS AWD cars (http://cscs.ca/images/Lap_Times/ta%20times%20-%20june%206,%2010.pdf) ...the MS3 drivers are faster than an EVO X and 9

[Fobio]

^^+1...what looks good on paper and in your wet dreams doesn't translate to a better car...also, keep in mind that AWD is not an intake...you don't just swap it in and expect results...without tuning, and a ECU to determine left/right and front/rear traction bias, it's like driving a Jeep with zero utility...and even without laps times to back it, I hope you guys give thought to what a real AWD conversion should be like:


http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/04/c30-630.jpg

Volvo and Polestar are set to officially unveil the C30 Polestar Performance Concept Prototype this weekend. Designed to be an exercise in what would happen if a race team was allowed to do what they do best without the burden of a regulatory body looming over them, the wicked hatch is about as far from what's available at your local Volvo dealer as you can get.

The base C30 gets its power from a 2.5-liter, 227-horsepower turbocharged five-cylinder, and the Polestar version bumps that same mill up to a heavenly 405 ponies thanks to a larger turbo, massive intercooler and custom internals. The pistons, connecting rods and camshaft are all unique units build just for the project.

The Haldex all-wheel drive system stays in place, though mechanical differentials, front and rear, have been fitted to add a little control to the chaos. Polestar also dropped in a quick-ratio steering rack and an Ohlins suspension. Brake work gets handled by epic Brembo six-piston calipers up front and four-piston units out back.

Obviously Volvo doesn't have any plans to bring a Polestar C30 to production, though it is cool to see a road-going version of a Swedish touring car come to life. Hit the jump for the press release.

[Source: Volvo]

[mleblond]

DG did the conversion with a speed 6 tranny and a cx7 rear diff and a whole lot of custom fabrication...

[Fobio]

it looks like he's going with some volvo system...more power to him, but I do not expect a conversion kit in my life time...

if you want 4wd so bad, just buy one that's built for it...and when shit breaks, you can walk into a dealer and get parts...why reinvent the wheel?

it's like that guy at CSCS with the $100K+ Civic...like my brother said, when I was like 14..."brother, it's still just a civic"...

[Unoriginalusername]

it looks like he's going with some volvo system...more power to him, but I do not expect a conversion kit in my life time...

if you want 4wd so bad, just buy one that's built for it...and when shit breaks, you can walk into a dealer and get parts...why reinvent the wheel?

it's like that guy at CSCS with the $100K+ Civic...like my brother said, when I was like 14..."brother, it's still just a civic"...

X2, its great that people want to be creative and have the money to do it but if you were to start with an EVO or STI you'd be alot faster, reliable and spend alot less when its all said and done

[laksman91]

Interesting that some of the SS FWD cars post better lap times than SS AWD cars (http://cscs.ca/images/Lap_Times/ta%20times%20-%20june%206,%2010.pdf) ...the MS3 drivers are faster than an EVO X and 9

Dang, Sean got the best laptime all day! Sweeeeeet