Driving4fun
Driving4fun New Reader
5/17/25 2:15 p.m.

Hey GRM!

2012 Mazdaspeed3 daily driver / track special, 110k miles. PB lap times: Laguna 1:46 and Sonoma 1:55 (pretty fast fwd car).  

Went off track and contacted the tire barrier at Sonoma in Nov. Perfect car for full track build or donor car to strip for parts, etc.

Bad: front end missing (bumper, headlights, fenders, hood, a/c, radiator, etc damaged), left frame rail crumpled, right rail most likely bent, right front tie-rod bent, possibly other unknown damage. Drivers' airbag deployed (I walked away ok).  

Good: engine starts and runs, transmission shifts freely and without grinding or unusual noise. You could probably drive it onto a flatbed. Recently spent over $10k in upgrades and regular maintenance for DE events prep. Compression and leak down tests passed with flying colors. Custom e-tune by Nishan (new map). Brand new Feal 441+ coilovers ($3k+ with install and corner balance, less than 500 miles), oil change, trans service, etc. 

Aftermarket Parts installed:
engine- JBR bsd+oil pan baffle, JBR catch can, CS tip, CS injector seals, CS k04 turbo blanket, Fullrace Prostock exhaust manifold, CS 3" single CBE, Cobb AP v2
trans- ACT clutch/flywheel, JBR rmm, CS trans insert, CS shift bushing+plate+weight, JBR short shifter
suspension- Feal 441+ coilovers, Spoon F+R subframe collars, Powerflex race bushings (all), Powerflex front LCA kit, CS F+R sway bars, Autoexe front end links, White-line rear end links, CS rear strut bar, Autoexe front chassis brace, TB mid brace, Autoexe rear brace, Autoexe interior brace, Ultra Racing 4pt trunk brace, CS rear toe, CS rear camber, White-line bump steer kit, APR extended front studs
brakes- no front brakes, Stoptech rear braided lines, rear Hawk pads, Endless rf650
wheels/tires- spare's all around
interior- no front seats, Autoexe D shape steering wheel, Cobb shift knob

All Parts included:
engine- passwordJDM kevlar radiator shroud, CS throttle body, CS airbox w/carbon lid, CS 3" intake, CS battery box (modified/minor damage), CS radiator hose (bn), JBR egr delete, Cobb 3" catted dp (bad cat), oem tmic, oem tip, oem IC shroud, oem coolant tank, misc
trans- JBR trans + passenger mounts, oem mounts, oem flywheel, oem shifter assembly 
suspension- CS front strut bar, White-line fsb (bn), oem F+R sway brackets, GT spec front lower tie bar, oem top hats, oem rear toe arms, oem rear struts, oem rsb, oem rear end links, Megan 4pt lower chassis brace (bnib), front end links (Autoexe + White-line)
brakes- Hawk rear pads, Stoptech rear lines (bn), oem rear clips (bn)
interior- oem privacy cover, oem Bose amp, oem console tray
exterior- oem side skirts, oem spoiler w/passwordJDM kevlar wick bill, aftermarket roof rack (bnib), aftermarket roof cage (bnib), passwordJDM carbon wick bill, oem scoop, oem hood duct, oem front crash bar, oem wiper arm assembly, oem shift knob

I'm sure there's more but you get the idea. 

Plan was to keep this car for years to come but I just don't have the extra time, space or funds to justify a rebuild at this time. 10+ years of meticulous ownership. All certs of authenticity, receipts and RO's available for recent parts purchases and labor.  

Only $1k come and get it!

Located in Morgan Hill, CA 95037. 

email at paulfederighi@gmail.com

Thanks for looking!


 

glueguy (Forum Supporter)
glueguy (Forum Supporter) SuperDork
5/17/25 2:17 p.m.

Ooof, sorry about the off but at least you got an awesome picture.

accordionfolder
accordionfolder UltraDork
5/18/25 9:38 a.m.

Sonoma is brutal for walls, glad you're alright. That's a screaming deal, wish you were closer!

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