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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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Is Corksport the *only* source for Mazdaspeed bushings?

I've been searching for over an hour for Mazdaspeed bushing sources.

I read that the current batch of bushings aren't the JDM mazdaspeed design but USA made bushings that are rebadged. That being said, I can't find anyone in the USA that sells them to the public...

I'm really interested in the diff mount bushings. I don't want poly/plastic/delrin as it's a street car and I'm an NVH ****.

Ideally, I'd like the trailing arm and toe control bushings as well, but am skeptical if they're worth the price over factory new OEM bushings.

Anyone have any sources besides Corksport for the non-race-shop-owning pubic?

Thanks!
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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You can get them directly from Mazda Motorsports. I purchased a set of the diff bushings from them a while back actually.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 12:12 AM
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Do you remember what you paid? Corksport is $151 + shipping.
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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I do not. I'm sure it's not that much cheaper, but it is cheaper... it's always cheaper
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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Is it just mazdamotorsports.com? It says I need a name and password to order... can you help? I don't have a "race club" to register with and I don't run any sanctioned events like they're asking in order to register.
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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Sounds like Corksport is a good source for ya
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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mazdatrix sells some.

you need to actually race your car to order from mazdaspeed.
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 04:57 PM
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Like Rich said, Corksport sounds like a good source for you.

to be a member of Mazda Motorsports... join the SCCA or NASA... both are around $45 to join for a year membership if I remember correctly. Fill out your application and send Mazda a picture of your car and they will grant you a year grace period in which you have to run 2 events. My recommendation is to join the SCCA and all you have to do for your 2 events is run 2 AutoX's... which will end up getting you cheaper parts as well as more fun per dollar out of your car
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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I have a set pressed in the diff. mount if your interested. I thought it was my old mounts whining but it ended up being the actual diff so now I have mazdaspeed and super pros. Would like to get some $$ back. Dont need 2 sets. Obviously I'll give you the whole unit. They have 5 miles on them. And yes i got mine from corksport. PM me.
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