How-To: RaideFab Bumper Fitment Solution for 1st Gen Mazdaspeed 3-Option1

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Just in case this will help. Brackets and latches were out of stock. Wanted 4 latches and was going give up. So tried discount code and worked for latches only. Great discount code!!
Brackets are in stock. It's the special hardware that makes it work is out. The 2 standard will screw into the brackets ok but won't work in the fenderwell. Replace the oem plastic mounting brackets too.
 
Hey I just got all of mine in, I didnt get springs or the retaining washer for the springs. Is this correct?
 
Hey I just got all of mine in, I didnt get springs or the retaining washer for the springs. Is this correct?
Springs have been out of stock for a year. Won't affect the performance. Should be noted on the site.
 
Any chance you know when they will be in stock again i’m hoping to get the black ones with a second latch pair. Thanks in advance
 
Any chance you know when they will be in stock again i’m hoping to get the black ones with a second latch pair. Thanks in advance
Brackets are ready to go. Waiting for the latches to get in stock. I'll add you to the list to be notified!
 
UPDATE December 2022. RaiderFab is now a Quik Latch Distributor and will be selling the full kits directly in a matter of weeks! Will have black latches on initially, and will get all colors once some sales come in. Sign up on the website to be the 1st to know when open for sales!

Gen1 MS3 Full Kit (fenderwell AND headlight area latches:
https://raiderfab.myshopify.com/products/2007-2009-mazdaspeed-3-bumper-fitment-solution-full-kit

Gen1 MS3 Fenderwell Only:
https://raiderfab.myshopify.com/pro...eed-3-bumper-fitment-solution-fenderwell-only
 
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Got this done today, used the black plastic retainer thing, rear (closer to firewall) where I broke the plastic part out and just ran two fender washers to hold it in place. Used spray paint inside the bumper to locate, did a small hole to let the ball poke through the plastic to verify centering, then masking tape and step bit for the big hole. Went well, but need to spend a lot of time dialing it in.

Also, since this setup is a bit further forward and doesn't control the rear tip as well, I came up with the idea of using a relatively thin but stiff piece of metal and some double sided tape or glue to control the angle. I've not done this yet, but plan on it (if it's even needed).
 
Got this done today, used the black plastic retainer thing, rear (closer to firewall) where I broke the plastic part out and just ran two fender washers to hold it in place. Used spray paint inside the bumper to locate, did a small hole to let the ball poke through the plastic to verify centering, then masking tape and step bit for the big hole. Went well, but need to spend a lot of time dialing it in.

Also, since this setup is a bit further forward and doesn't control the rear tip as well, I came up with the idea of using a relatively thin but stiff piece of metal and some double sided tape or glue to control the angle. I've not done this yet, but plan on it (if it's even needed).
Pics?
 
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