Recent content by AlpineFD

As some of you remember, I was building/testing a Mazdaspeed3 earlier this year for Nasa TTD competition. Well my season started and ended on the 1st race weekend at Willow Springs. Here's what happened complete with video... http://www.gofastadventure.com/?p=70

After driving my Mazdaspeed/KW Variant 3 coilover in variety of conditions from LA freeways, downtown pot holes, mountain roads, and competing in NASA time trial. Heres my impression of the setup and some tips on optimizing the setup. http://www.gofastadventure.com/?p=65

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up, I found that Motive Product's 1109 adapter is a perfect fit for our Mazdaspeed3 mastercylinder. motiveproducts.com You are looking for the 1109 Black Label European adapter With this pressure bleeder, I can pressure bleed my brake in 10min ! If you...

Nah that wasn't me. FMOS, that's so awesome, hahaha, what kinda car did u run back then? JudderMS3, I'm currently using Toyo RA1 235/40/17 due to class restrction. I you are looking for R-compound tire, I would say go with Toyo R888 or Nitto NT01R, they are relatively affordable and heat...

The stock seats are great for driving your girlfriend around town, but to maximize the performance on the track, a racing seat/harness is a must. I went through 3 seat rails before I finally found the right setup that allows me to sit in a low position. Hopefully this write-up will help other...

Nestled amongst fields of in Kern County California is Buttonwillow Raceway. Many moons ago, Yokut Indians used this area as a meeting place identified by a lone button bush that resembled a willow tree. Now-a-days Buttonwillow Raceway has become the Mecca of Californian go-fast enthusiast...

Definitely, I already have the TRZ Rear mount installed, it helped a ton to get rid of the vague shifting feel. The side mounts are in the works. Unfortunately swaybar are not allowed in the class I'm competing in for 2009, otherwise I'd add a huge adjustable sway bar in the back, lol

Hey Skrappy, I remember seeing your car, hit me up next time you are going out there. You bet ya ! The suspension is completely stock for now, I'm waiting for the Mazdaspeed Coilover to come in, they've been on a nationwide backorder for 2 month now. Keeping my fingers crossed...

So now that I've owned my 2009 Mazdaspeed3 for about 4 month, it's got 6,000 miles on the clock, I've done 5 track days in preparation for NASA Time Trial Competition next year. The car has exceeded all my expectations on the track, it has no problem keeping up pace with higher class cars. In...