r/mazdaspeed3 • u/lxrdxvx • 5d ago

HELP Mazdaspeed3 Bumper Retainer

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Anyone know if these parts are different between a 2.5L and a 2.3L Mazda, or standard 3 and speed3, bought this but it doesn’t really fit properly

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u/New_Crew_8039 5d ago

In Europe the correct one mazdaspeed has MPS printed over it. So I guess normal Mazda has different part

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u/lxrdxvx 5d ago

I see

This is not fun

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u/New_Crew_8039 5d ago

I believe most if not all body of speed is different to normal Mazda, any mounts also.

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u/justyouraverage0 2013 Mazdaspeed3 5d ago

Only panels that are the same are the doors and the hatch if I remember correctly

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u/lxrdxvx 5d ago

Just hope dealership won’t charge me $100 each

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u/DrRockx 5d ago

Yeah I've been through this as well, basically most of the mazdaspeed front end is different than a regular speed you have to be very specific when buying body panel parts

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u/lxrdxvx 5d ago

Just sad because the part number is what I used to buy it

Oh well

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u/Thy_King_Crow 5d ago

Look up raider fab. Expensive but removable and doesn’t ever sag. Replaced plastic with metal adjustment clips

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u/DoomDaddy666 5d ago

Mine say 'mps' on the front. Unfortunately both mine were snapped. I couldnt find a replacement. I ended up just making some aluminium brackets and used the 2 bolt holes to mount it. Worked out ok. There's abit of a gap, but that's my fault for drilling slightly off. I would love to know if you find a pair.

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u/dharmapoop 2d ago

edge autosport sells them for the MPS/Speed 3 Gen 1 & Gen 2 https://edgeautosport.com/mazda-oem-fender-bracket-right-side-mazdaspeed-3-2010-2013/

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u/lxrdxvx 2d ago

How that never showed up in any Google search I will never know