Mazdaspeed Membership

[Marsh]

Fobio was asking how to become a member of Mazdaspeed at the HADA event, so I thought I'd make a post:

Go here: http://www.mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/ and see the link on membership for information.

Then click the "Login to Store" button. Below the login panel is a link for "New Members Registration". Then submit your results either via email pointed out, or by arranging otherwise with mazdaspeed. You can call them during California business hours and they're very friendly and knowledgeable on the phone.

I submitted my results by sending in links to the results posted online. The events MUST be sanctioned. HADA club autoslaloms count, but "track days" don't because they aren't competitions. CSCS and other drag competitions our time trials would probably count. As long as official results are published. Once your results are recognized, login and enjoy the ridiculous savings.

How ridiculous you ask?

Cold Air intake: GRMS-8M-L30 http://mazdagear.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=447 $218

iPod connectivity cable: http://mazdagear.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=495 $97

Full Coilover kit http://www.finishlineperformance.com/store/product.php?productid=16801&cat=285&page=1 $1,100

Swaybar set: http://www.finishlineperformance.com/store/product.php?productid=16219&cat=285&page=2 $275

Mazdaspeed3 clutch kit http://www.finishlineperformance.com/store/product.php?productid=16873&cat=285&page=1 $210

Some of the regular replacement factory parts are really low, like below Canadian dealer cost. The dealer option removable hard top for the new miata is a $1000 LESS than list. Engine short blocks for $900-$1300 etc.

I figure I save around $700 on the parts we through at my 95 miata to try and fix the electronic glitch in my 95 miata.

Just make sure you get the right part number. The descriptions on the site are terrible. But get the right number and search by number and you're gold.

Shipping starts at $19 for small stuff, but they package orders of multiple parts together saving you money. The best part is NO DUTY AND NO TAXES. Mazda pays those for you. The price you pay online is all you pay and express shipping (always the same price as regular) is usually within 3 days, and I've had next day. But I've been warned that Mazda has clued in to how much this is costing them and that it won't last long. So get in on the action now.

[silvermist99]

how did you & fobio do today?

You loose your vehicle warranty if you register?

The clutch price is damn good.. but I don't think i'll need one for the life of the car.


Disclaimer

All suggested modifications and recommendations are intended solely for use on vehicles participating in off-highway competition events. Purchaser acknowledges that all Mazda vehicle warranties are voided if the vehicle is used in any Competition events. The purchaser accepts all responsibility for modifications to said vehicle(s) and all potential risks



signing up for this means you're telling mazda the vehicle is used for competition events and warranty will be voided?

[Marsh]

It's Mazdaspeed. I don't think Mazda Canada is even aware they exist. But I suppose it's a risk. I haven't owned a car with a warranty since 2001, so I never think about it.

[Marsh]

Fobio did relatively well. Beat me by 0.1sec on his last run. I only rode along with him on his first run so I can only quote what he said about his own driving in that he said he was using the brakes and gas a lot more effectively by getting the car straightened out in certain sections he had been trying to turn into curves. Another Mazdaspeed (white) there got Fobio by another 0.2 sec (he's on this board and I already forgot his name, sorry) which I thought was moderately impressive.

A third Mz3, blue and appeared lowered with a TM3 sticker owned us all beating the white turbo by around a full second, which I thought was quite impressive. I didn't meet the driver as he was parked some distance from us and I didn't manage to see any of his runs, but I rarely watch peoples runs.

[S.F.W.]

[quote=Marsh;317606] The program is run by Mazda USA, guarantee you Mazda Canada knows. If you check the contact info page, under email, comppart@mazdausa.com. So, yeah Mazda know...

[Marsh]

Mazda Canada is very separated according to my dealer here in Brantford. They said they can't even search parts for my US car because my VIN isn't in their computer.

[silvermist99]

Fobio did relatively well. Beat me by 0.1sec on his last run. I only rode along with him on his first run so I can only quote what he said about his own driving in that he said he was using the brakes and gas a lot more effectively by getting the car straightened out in certain sections he had been trying to turn into curves. Another Mazdaspeed (white) there got Fobio by another 0.2 sec (he's on this board and I already forgot his name, sorry) which I thought was moderately impressive.

A third Mz3, blue and appeared lowered with a TM3 sticker owned us all beating the white turbo by around a full second, which I thought was quite impressive. I didn't meet the driver as he was parked some distance from us and I didn't manage to see any of his runs, but I rarely watch peoples runs.

a blue mz3 beating fobio by 1.2 second :whoa :bang Maybe it was Michael Schumacher driving mz3 with r compound & quard turbos. Are you guys going on Aug 9th? Im off that day!


Mazda Canada is very separated according to my dealer here in Brantford. They said they can't even search parts for my US car because my VIN isn't in their computer.

This happened to me too when i went to the dealership. They said they can't pull up anything on my car. I then called Mazda CAnada head office, they did a vin check and told me I do have warranty & if dealership gives me problem, they can talk to them directly... I think their systems are somewhat connected.

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[Fobio]

a blue mz3 beating fobio by 1.2 second :whoa :bang Maybe it was Michael Schumacher driving mz3 with r compound & quard turbos. Are you guys going on Aug 9th? Im off that day!


Youre being too kind Dennis...I really could be a much better driver esp in the tight and twisty stuff like AutoX...I'm a little tentative and gentle with everything...and from experience it take me a few runs to get settled as my times will tell, but today, I marshalled rigth after my first run, so I had little time to link what I picked up right after my first run...oh well...that's racing! ;)

Thanks for the info on the Mazdaspeed program! Can't wait for HADA's results from today and I'll have my 2 entries where I beat at least 2 other ppl in my class... this was exactly what I had planned with AutoX! :)

[Fobio]

So, yeah Mazda know...

I've been thinking about this alot and you can see the sentiments echoed in the MS3 section of the forum...don't think I did not have any reservations about posting my wknd exploits here on TM3...but I figured if they deny me warranty for activities that is officially supported AND encouraged by Mazda (not street racing...not just posting dyno numbers...not stunt driving...) then I should be looked after by one part of Mazda or another...

If I ever have warranty issues, and I forsee that I will, as all cars do...I will post my exploits of finding help of that as well...

I hope Mazda READS EVERYTHING that I post...:bana if they are reading...

And if they're not reading...then we have a rat and a mole...lol...if Mazda is that petty that they are trolling the boards just to avoid warranty claims, then they must also have more lawyers than engineers...

Ans lastly...if I break something due to my own incompetency, then I'd have no right to make any warrnty claims and I will take advantage of this program to save me money on repairs...HOWEVER, if Mazda denies a claim on my stock drive-train cuz I AutoX, then there are more serious issues at hand such as the quality of the car and build and customer support and service...rather than if I ever took the car to redline or if I ever cranked my wheel all the way left and right....

[Marsh]

BTW the dealers are bigger offenders than the factories at denying warranty work. That's because the dealers only get paid half rate when doing work under warranty. The important thing is to make sure your dealer doesn't have a clue.

[Fobio]

So say I need a new right-front side hub bearing because it's making a "wron-wron-wron" groan when I'm making parking-lot-speed turns in my underground garage...how'd you recommend I approach the issue?

[Marsh]

Put on stock wheels, go into the dealer and play dumb. Although a hub bearing is the kind of thing that could be called "wear and tear" and not be covered anyway.

[Elder_MMHS]

Neat.

Thanks for the info on the process. I was kind of curious too. I should sign-up some time soon.

[mleblond]

got approved today :) Now time to go see what kind of discount we are talking about lol

[Fobio]

got approved today :) Now time to go see what kind of discount we are talking about lol

I had to call to give them the dates...and now I'm in...$72 for a front rotor...how does that sound?! :)

[mleblond]

WOW crazy discounts!!!
Coil Over Suspension MazdaSpeed3 RAMS-8M-L10 $1775.00 MSRP

My price: 1250

Probably cheaper than the dealer cost!

p.s. No I will not purchase stuff for other. I have an agreement, me and me only! :)

[mleblond]

UPDATE: Finally order something thought them....guys don't join!!!! Unless you have no warranty. On my invoice it has this sticker they put on.

1. The parts have no warranty
2. your car no longer has warranty

Will post a scan of that sticker later. Save money on parts because you lose all warranty = BIG FAIL.

[Fobio]

what the heck did you order from them?!

[mleblond]

front rotors....I figure it's a sticker they put on all invoices :flaming

[Fobio]

I never gave them my VIN, they never asked for it...did you?

I haven't bought anything from them yet...since MOT prices are good. Thanks for the heads-up tho.

[condor888000]

Well it makes sense. If you read the site it says:

Disclaimer

Mazda competition and stock parts are sold "as is" and without warranty of any kind. All implied warranties, including all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are hereby disclaimed. Purchaser acknowledges that no representations have been made to him regarding these parts, including but not limited to any representations as to their quality or performance, and that he (or she) shall be responsible for and bear all costs of repair or replacement of any defect in or failure of these parts. Purchaser acknowledges that installation of these parts may cause his (or her) vehicle be unable to be lawfully used on public highways, and assumes all risks and expenses thereof.

All suggested modifications and recommendations are intended solely for use on vehicles participating in off-highway competition events. Purchaser acknowledges that all Mazda vehicle warranties are voided if the vehicle is used in any Competition events. The purchaser accepts all responsibility for modifications to said vehicle(s) and all potential risks.

And...



Stock Mazda parts must be purchased for your race vehicle only that you are supplying results for. Stock parts may not be purchased for another racer's vehicle, for your normal street-driven Mazda vehicle, or for resale under any circumstances. Members found to be abusing their parts purchasing privileges will be suspended from the program.

So the parts you buy have no warranty, and if you race your car(and they can confirm it) you have no Mazda warranty. You can also only buy parts for the car you post results for, so you have to have raced it(or be building it to race it) to buy the parts. Ergo, your warranty is gonzo.

This is why I haven't registered. Yet. I'm gonna wait another year then go for it, I figure any issues should have popped up by then.

Both quotes taken from this link. (http://www.mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/membershipinfo.htm)

[mleblond]

thats word for word the sticker info. I should of read it before hand. Makes me regret that extended warranty bullshit.

[FLIPDADY]

So if you purchase anything from them they can write off your warranty? I hope they don't pass the info to Mazda Canada.

[mleblond]

they don't have my vin but you can be sure I wont be dealing with them again. I was reluctant at first and now totally regret the move. but on the other hand i don't think they are asshats either...not like anyone here races like the mazda teams in the USA.

[Gizzmo_jr]

Wow that's ridiculous. Makes sense I suppose from their point of view.

[sjd]

If anyone wants to talk more about this I can offer my point of view at the CASC open house. I will say that they don't record your VIN and don't want anyone to think that it's a trap for owners.

[condor888000]

Just a CYA move by Mazda you think?

[mleblond]

If anyone wants to talk more about this I can offer my point of view at the CASC open house. I will say that they don't record your VIN and don't want anyone to think that it's a trap for owners.

I wouldn't mind that at all but then again would you go as far as putting it on paper and signing for it against your employer? probably not.

I almost want to sell my car right now while it still has warranty....

[sjd]

I wouldn't mind that at all but then again would you go as far as putting it on paper and signing for it against your employer? probably not.

I almost want to sell my car right now while it still has warranty....

I can't put it on paper since it isn't even my department. :)

I will add that Mazda Canada has nothing to do with the Mazdaspeed Motorsports program. The couple people here I've talked to about the program have had no idea it even exists. In my personal expirience I've been a member for almost 5 years now and have had no issues both with my Protege5 and my Mazdaspeed6 when it comes to ordering parts, competing and having warranty work performed.

[Fobio]

I can't put it on paper since it isn't even my department. :)

I will add that Mazda Canada has nothing to do with the Mazdaspeed Motorsports program. The couple people here I've talked to about the program have had no idea it even exists. In my personal expirience I've been a member for almost 5 years now and have had no issues both with my Protege5 and my Mazdaspeed6 when it comes to ordering parts, competing and having warranty work performed.

^^^Thanks Steven!

[condor888000]

Good to hear.

[mleblond]

Good to hear.

+1

I do say so far so good on my part. I have a very special treatment at my dealership.

[condor888000]

Just heads up, they won't take any Canadian orders through the website anymore, you have to call it in.

[-cj-]

What's up with that? Did they start keeping track of Canadian customers separately now?

[TheMAN]

it's not that... they're short staffed and they haven't fixed the online system to calculate canadian shipment properly
that and the facing warehouse is always ontario, california... so if americans order parts online, thats where parts will almost always comes from unless it is refered to another warehouse if they're out of stock.... with phone orders, they can manually force another warehouse to fulfill the shipment, such as toronto

[TheMAN]

So if you purchase anything from them they can write off your warranty? I hope they don't pass the info to Mazda Canada.
they keep your VIN on file for accounting reasons, but they DO NOT report the VIN to any other departments... both US and Canada!

[condor888000]

Yup, thats what I was told when I called in.

[Marsh]

Just heads up, they won't take any Canadian orders through the website anymore, you have to call it in.

It's because the deal for free taxes, duty and brokerage is gone. The online system doesnt' calculate them so you have to call in. So it's no longer the magically cheap deal it used to be.