Talked to Callaway today

[boostisgood]

Ok Guys and Gals,

I spoke with Callaway's engineer for the MSP project, about the stumbling/hesitation, the same one I emailed about a week agaon. He could not give me specific information, due to contractual agreements, but did state that my email, along with several others, have been passed on to the MSP engineering team, and to the top of MAzda itself. Also, the top of Callaway having direct discussions with the top hats of Mazda in regards to our issues.(made me glad ot hear that. )

What is next is speculation from my conversation, so do not take this as HIS words, but mine. I got the impression that Callaway, beiung named as a co-engineer of the turbo system, is extreemly disapointed, and upset, that this issue has come about. Also, I got the impression that Callaway has "URGED" Mazda to fix the issue, with the guidance of Callaway "HELP"

So there you have it, believe me or not, believe Callaway or not. I do, as Callaway would not wanth thier rep ruined, by having thier name associated with an Import mfr, that did not correct an issue that the MFR caused, and not Callaway.

 

[funnylittlman]

WOO HOOO Go Callaway! I'll take your word for it Boostisgood!

 

[jroof]

Did he give any indication as to how Mazda was responding to these comments? Also, did you get the feeling that his feelings were that the system they designed for the MSP would and should perform better assuming better breathing and fuel map?
Thanks

 

[TURBO3WAGON]

Good job, but how long does Mazda plan to pussy foot around before correcting the problem. Its to the point that some dealers arent even allowing a test drive before you sign on the dotted line.

(flame) (rant) (pissed)

 

[funnylittlman]

Maybe this means we're going to 9 psi (like Callaway had it at 1st ! )

 

[SpicyMSP]

Hey ricer.. pass them along my name too.

 

[AGR]

Good job, but how long does Mazda plan to pussy foot around before correcting the problem. Its to the point that some dealers arent even allowing a test drive before you sign on the dotted line.

heeee heeeeeee....he said Pussy!! (omg)

hmmmmm,,,,and Pussy Foot - Spooky

 

[TURBO3WAGON]

Settle down beeves!

 

[1sty]

I would be gearing up a slander lawsuit against mazda if I was callaway for them not coming through as promised and dragging callaways name throught the mud.

 

[Newf]

9 psi...doubt it. Mazda is too chicken s*** to do that.

Kind of sounds like the racing beat situation where they were taking heat for the clunk noise caused by the bushings, when Mazda is the one that changed their specs and put their own crap bushings on.

 

[Heathen23]

I would be very happy to see mazda do something about this issue but I doubt they will do anything fast (if at all). It will cost them a ton of cash and since it's not safety related there is no rush from there perspective. Since those of us on the forum are so very aware of the problem it seems even more extreme. To everyday joe-non-forum it may just seem like a mild hiccup. I agree the problem is ridiculous but if newf spent what seems like half of his adult life trying to get the clunk fixed (which would seem to be a relatively easy fix) do you seriously think that Mazda will fix the stumble quickly if at all? I hate to be a huge pessimist but I just don't see anything happening any time soon.

edit: I hope I'm completely wrong!

 

[TURBO3WAGON]

Pussy foot Mazda won't boost the car to 9psi.

nope, no way.


total :bs:

 

[1sty]

The hesitation is likely a fuel map change at most, simply making a proper program in the first place would likely solve the issue.
Wouldn't be much cost at all.

 

[TURBO3WAGON]

My service guy told me that the new map is done and waiting for EPA approval.

Who knows if this is true...


:bs:

 

[1sty]

Coming from a service guy its just a BS story Mazda told him to keep you at bay.

 

[TURBO3WAGON]

I think you are correct, Sir.

:wtf:

 

[Heathen23]

The hesitation is likely a fuel map change at most, simply making a proper program in the first place would likely solve the issue.

A proper program in the first place seems to be the exact problem. That wasn't done.

Making 200 suits shuffle paper around, remapping 03/03.5/03.7's, and paying service tech's for the fix time isn't a drop in the bucket to a smaller manufacturer like Mazda. This is even more unlikely considering Mazda/Ford is looking for a way to make Mazda more profitable stateside.

 

[boostisgood]

Well, it was Mazda Japan, believe it or not, that forced the mapping changes. Guess they didnt want the AMericans to have a fast car. (just kidding)

I truly beleive that Callaway will help get this issue resolved ASAP, as they dont want to have a bad name. The gentleman I spoke with trolls msg boards, and was well aware of the situation, before anyone of us contacted him. I, along with you all, and a few others that DONT troll boards, need to keep the pressure up, not harsh, just a weekly call to the dealer, or the mazda line.

If nothing happens within, say 3 weeks to a month, we start talking about going to the press. By this, I mean SCI, Import 2nr, SuperStreet ect. ect. this is where it will hurt the most. In the Mags that target the drivers of the MSP.

Ill [post more when I get home, time to call it a day.

 

[1sty]

They simply need to have the program remapped with one of the 1000 2003.5 MPS still inproduction or awaiting shipping. they easily have the means, then just issue the program change to the dealer network and done, not like there needs to be an serious R & D or even parts involved.

 

[1sty]

I'd write those comments to magazines now before any 2003.5 get sold. That way dealers will have to demand action as they now have 2003's and 2003.5's they can't give away let alone sell.