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    Hey all,
    I was keen to find out if anyone has done or heard of AMD awd conversion? I have heard that the cx7 rear end is kinda similar to the gen1 mps3, does anyone know this for sure? Or the other option maybe a familia rear assy with some modding? I wonder if the gen3 will be awd as not much changed with the gen2 release.

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    Yes it has been done, it can be done...

    Just buy 2nd hand a Golf R $45000-50000 sell the MPS and pocket the change! Did i mension the shit load aftermarket parts for the GOLF R + lighter by teh time u AWD, better fuel eccom, better brakes, Dynaaudio sound system........... Where do i stop!

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    They have AWD mazda 3's in japan..... just not in MPS form, if i was to do it i would check chasis compatabilty and source from over there
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    I know that but then there is all the issues with vws, like gear box for one. DSG is crap, every second hand one we get at work is broken and very $$$ to fix. But this was more a queastion of has it been done than a how to do.

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    google brought this up as the first option:-

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    Quote Originally Posted by MPS86 View Post
    Hey all,
    I was keen to find out if anyone has done or heard of AMD awd conversion? I have heard that the cx7 rear end is kinda similar to the gen1 mps3, does anyone know this for sure? Or the other option maybe a familia rear assy with some modding? I wonder if the gen3 will be awd as not much changed with the gen2 release.

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    To what end though? What is it you're wanting to achieve or what is it in the Mazda platform you see that isn't in purpose built 4wd hot hatches?

    I'm not trying to be a smart arse, I'm just wanting to understand what your motivations are to want to undertake something like this with this car?



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    I was just toying with the idea, the 3s major down fall is corner speed and launch ability. I understand the some of the gains in perforamce will be lost by the weight gain but I thing the gains will out way the losses. Yes/no?

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    Yes it's possible and it already exists, it's called the MPS 6.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rayd View Post
    Yes it's possible and it already exists, it's called the MPS 6.
    yeah but it lost its looks lol...







    kidding all you 6 peoples, wouldnt want to bound and thrown in the boot of one next meet :P
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    Isn't the 6 awd on demand? I would be looking at constaint awd. But like I said this is more of a pipe dream and ill never do it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MPS86 View Post
    Isn't the 6 awd on demand? I would be looking at constaint awd. But like I said this is more of a pipe dream and ill never do it.

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    No, its constant except for low speed and reversing. KMH001 has proved this - there is a thread on here about it.

    DG Motorsports have done this, though.. I dont really get it? Buy a MPS6 - it will cost you alot less, it will be alot more reliable too. Unless you have money to burn I dont see the point.
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    Ok cool, does anyone think Mazda will take this route with the next gen mps?

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    i doubt it. no demand for it. but you never know. a 'Mazda 3 Familia' does have a nice ring to it.

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