MazdaSpeed 3 AWD Kit

WE ARE SOLD OUT & GROUP BUY CLOSED!!!  We are moving forward with production and so thankful for everyone in the community that jumped on this opportunity!  Email barett@contrive.design for questions and inquiries. 

Fitment for Mazdaspeed 3 GEN1 & GEN2

Nearly two years ago I set out to AWD convert my 09’ Mazdaspeed 3.  Having found my traction limits for the no-prep ½ mile racing I was pursuing…I needed more traction.  I’ve explored different methods/combo of parts to achieve this goal and I believe I have created a combination that works and works well. 

This is your chance to join the AWD party.

I made the kit and you have the opportunity to reap the benefits…and let me tell you…its awesome.  850whp and full traction in 2^nd gear (40 roll race) is absolutely amazing to feel. 

You don’t need crazy power to enjoy what AWD has to offer either.  All you full bolt on stock fuel guys will absolutely love running through the gears and not needing high performance summer tires for traction.

So what’s the kit? Good question

I’ve developed the kit for my goals…1000+whp and standing ½ mile speed of 180+mph…strong and reliable.  This includes billet aluminum w/poly bushing mounts for the rear differential, new steel carrier bearing mounting plate for the mid-driveshaft, and billet aluminum RMM so the MS6 trans & MS3 subframe play nice. 

While those parts get everything mounted, they leave a key aspect out.  This has been missing in EVERY AWD swapped car to date EXCEPT MY KIT.  The rear wheel speed is lost when you use the needed CX7 wheel bearings because the OEM wheel speed trigger ring is incorporated into the OEM wheel bearing.  I developed a wheel speed trigger ring that works like OEM and mounts onto the inner CV housing.  Check out the rings in the image.  These were very challenging & expensive to reverse engineer, design and get manufactured, but they are absolutely critical for your car’s safety…without them you loose ABS control of the rear tires. 

Lastly a loomed wiring harness for the rear differential clutch pack and temperature sensor along with a voltage convertor and switch to turn the rear diff on/off. 

So a lot of stuff, to your door, one of a kind and most likely the only time it will ever be available.

BUT I WANT TO OFFER YOU MORE.

Whoever wants to move forward with the ultimate Mazdaspeed 3 is going to get a lot more than just a box of parts from me.

I want to see every single one of you driving your AWD swapped Mazdaspeed 3. I want you to have success so I am also offering my time via direct access.  Here’s how that looks:

1)      If you are serious about getting in on this group buy-in (which is awesome) then you get a one-on-one phone call with me.  Let’s chat and make sure you understand what it takes to AWD Swap your car and what you want from your car is served well with the AWD Kit.

2)      I will have a private group just for persons that jump on the AWD Kit Group Buy (and eventually other Contrive Design Innovations supporters).  You will have direct access to me and like minded car guys/gals that want the same thing you do…a badass AWD Swapped Mazdaspeed 3.

3)      In that group you will have first access to further developments of the AWD Kit such as fitting Ford RS dampers to the OEM trailing arms, or new AWD Controller…ETC. You get first access and primo deals on those developments

4)      Also in that group…do you really think the AWD Kit is all I’m working on?  Haha nope, there will be more goodies coming from my business Contrive Design Innovations and you get first access.

5)      Not that this makes you more successful but who doesn’t like merch right?  I don’t have it designed yet but there will be a unique Contrive/AWD Kit shirt and stickers…don’t buy the kit…don’t get the merch.  Its that simple.

6)      Lastly, your success is my success.  Without you I don’t get to keep developing badass and unique parts for my racecar and the Mazdaspeed community. 

Have concerns?  I get it so let’s address some big ones right here:

Very minimal fab work:  The spare tire space needs to be cut out to clear the rear differential.  After that its all bolt in parts.  CX7 rear subframe and differential can be sourced from a junkyard, a speed 6 trans and T-case from a buddies blown MS6, then axles and driveshafts from DSS (I’ll get you those lengths specs). From there it’s a XC40 Volvo fuel tank and exhaust system (disclaimer you will need to figure that out but that’s what the group is for!)

Here’s the details on the group buy:

-        I need atleast 20 people committed with a deposit. $500 and this is refundable until I close ordering and have confirmed you are committed.

-        Lead time will be about 4-5 months.  Depends on how quick people jump on this and I can get things moving forward.

-        Price will be $1750 shipped in the continental USA. (if you are international or AL/HI then lets chat about shipping cost)

-        DM and let’s chat.  If you just absolutely know you want to jump on this or are curious about it…let’s chat so you can really decide. 

Now most of you know who I am and have very possibly talked to me via social media or even at events.  I was part of CorkSport for nearly 10 years; I led the engineering department and have helped develop many of the parts you love today. 

I’ve taken that knowledge, that experience over the past decade and am now applying it to my own engineering design business: Contrive Design Innovations. 

My focus is on novel, race level parts for the people pushing the boundaries of the platform. No drama, no bullshit. Let’s keep it that way. 

If you made it this far, THANK YOU, you are why I do this.  I look forward to chatting with you!

Notice: I am independent and have been since February 2024.  This is NOT a CorkSport Product. The Intellectual Property & Copyright of this product is legally owned by Contrive Design Innovations.