Product Ideas thread

[Farhan@DM]

Originally Posted by Easter Bunny So two weeks?

Not on my timeline.

[Speedling6]

I'd like to second some of these:
MS6 Front crash bar
BBK for all 4 wheels or at least calipers for the rears (yes I know they do minimal breaking but I have a hard time buying a brake kit that makes my front wheels stand out and leaves my rear empty.)
and to add... meth tank or accessories maybe?

Not sure what manufactureing/engineering/machining processes you guys have access to so...not sure how realistic some of this stuff is.

[sporkbomb]

Originally Posted by ms3gt08 I am not to sure. Maybe bc of how close it is to the trans. But i brought it 2nd hand of my buddy who had it on his gen 2 so it fits gen2 also. They are prob just covering there asses but i can tell you it does fit and more whatever reason it did come in contact with the trans you can elongate the holes a bet so it sits a little lower.

To be honest, I am still not completely convinced any of these braces (including the front lower tie brace) have any significant improvements on rigidity/handling for our MS3 and its unibody design. I mainly want a vendor/producer to offer it so that I can see for myself rather than relying on everyone's talks about how it <placebo>feels</placebo>.

[Johnny_Law]

Many of us could really use adjustable lower front control arms for the MS3 and ST.

Here is what we needed:

-Use heim joints for the two subframe mounting locations and a similar design for the ball joint as in this kit. Please don't build them with bushings. STIs and EVOs have heim joints and so should we:

CFM Front Tubular Control Arms for '00-11 Ford Focus

-The ST has a half inch wider track and ball joint shank size is the only difference between the ST and MS3. However, most of us want to kick out the bottom end to increase negative camber and have a wider front track.

-Conduct a rudimentary destructive testing similar to this one at 2:30 onward time frame. This way there is a no B.S. and you have clearly shown that your lower control arms are stronger than stock. Also showcase the figures derived from the engineering package you use:

Pinkbike Visits The Santa Cruz Test Lab Video - YouTube

Pinkbike Visits The Santa Cruz Test Lab Video - YouTube

You could build something similar to that test fixture in 3-4 hours and use it for future suspension components.

I would emphasize strength, lateral stiffness for reduced deflection, and then adjustments in that order.

You would sell the crap out of them as the stock fluid filled rear bushing on the MS3 and ST is total crap and the offerings from WhiteLine and the like are not that good in my opinion.

[NCspecV81]

What about a sturdy firewall heatshield to replace the soft, and oft deformed and mangled oem one?

[jdmage_mx5]

Originally Posted by NCspecV81 What about a sturdy firewall heatshield to replace the soft, and oft deformed and mangled oem one?

I could see this as being a good product. My heat shield is ate up and looks nasty.

[motherfnmonsta]

hood struts, I just know of cork sport selling them and there is another company

[jdmage_mx5]

51r Battery relocation kit to the front driver fender area...or the trunk for the 3's. I know HTP did this for the 6 but for once the 3 was left out.

[blackms3_71]

Originally Posted by jdmage_mx5 51r Battery relocation kit to the front driver fender area...or the trunk for the 3's. I know HTP did this for the 6 but for once the 3 was left out.

So when ur battery is dead at 6am you have to remove the bumper just to jump it?

[jdmage_mx5]

I usually don't plan on having a dead battery. Not to mention part of the kit could include terminal post like the HTP kit and other relocation kits offer. These could be mounted in the bay with easy access.

[blackms3_71]

Originally Posted by jdmage_mx5 I usually don't plan on having a dead battery. Not to mention part of the kit could include terminal post like the HTP kit and other relocation kits offer. These could be mounted in the bay with easy access.

Well i dont think anyone PLANS on a dead battery lmao but yeah having location post up top would be ideal.

[Code Monkey]

^ Yep, you would jump the battery off of the conveniently located terminals.

[Djohns]

Is it strictly performance parts you're thinking about? I can't seem to find a good quality window visor that isn't held on with cheap double sided tape and looks like shit. I like the in channel ones but the only ones I've found are from Toronto Mazda and $150.....which I will never spend on damn window visors.

[neganox]

Originally Posted by Djohns Is it strictly performance parts you're thinking about? I can't seem to find a good quality window visor that isn't held on with cheap double sided tape and looks like shit. I like the in channel ones but the only ones I've found are from Toronto Mazda and $150.....which I will never spend on damn window visors.

They're worth every penny.

[Djohns]

Originally Posted by neganox They're worth every penny.

I would hope. I've never seen them in person so it's hard to justify dropping $150 on plastic sight unseen, ya know?

[neganox]

Originally Posted by Djohns I would hope. I've never seen them in person so it's hard to justify dropping $150 on plastic sight unseen, ya know?

Completely understandable. That vent is so useful in the rain though and I refused to buy the horrible double-sided tape ones..... plot twist, the mazda ones use clips AND double-sided tape. But they do it classy style not crappy style.

[Djohns]

Originally Posted by neganox Completely understandable. That vent is so useful in the rain though and I refused to buy the horrible double-sided tape ones..... plot twist, the mazda ones use clips AND double-sided tape. But they do it classy style not crappy style.

Interesting! I also love the fact that they're in channel and seemless unlike the other ones you just stick on the outside of your door above your window. Those just look like ass. And not good ass

[macdiesel]

I might bite the bullet on the oem visors. Not sure if damond motorsports dabbles with plastics

[duffman04]

How about just a simple muffler delete pipe? Nothing fancy, just quality steel with quality welds that wont rust out. Single exit or dual.

[MD1032]

Seeing CS release yet another shitty battery box reminded me...I would pay good money for a battery tray for our cars to replace the stock battery box. I would want the base to be easy to remove (for easy access to everything underneath the battery tray) and match the profile of the stock size battery, no larger. It would use a conventional tie-down across the center of the top of the battery using either a strap, or bracket with wing nuts like in other OE applications.

This would be useful for those with a Trackmasters ECU relocation kit or the many of us who have gone the JBR route and just foam taped the ECU to the fuse box cover.

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[Nitro]

Originally Posted by neganox They're worth every penny.

I paid $85 for my OEM visors. They have been on the car for 2 years with no problems.

[cyclist20]

Originally Posted by MD1032 Seeing CS release yet another shitty battery box reminded me...I would pay good money for a battery tray for our cars to replace the stock battery box. I would want the base to be easy to remove (for easy access to everything underneath the battery tray) and match the profile of the stock size battery, no larger. It would use a conventional tie-down across the center of the top of the battery using either a strap, or bracket with wing nuts like in other OE applications. This would be useful for those with a Trackmasters ECU relocation kit or the many of us who have gone the JBR route and just foam taped the ECU to the fuse box cover. Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

To go along with this, I would love to see a covered 51r box. I dislike the battery-in-the-open look.

[MS3Shadow]

I second a covered 51R battery box

sent from my Nexus 6P

[neganox]

Covered 51r located in my hatch.

[Mauro_Penguin]

You friggin people asking for exhaust are idiots. There are plenty of options out there, deal with it.

I think DM are looking to market products that either no one else produces or that are made better than the competitors... SO LONG AS THERE IS DEMAND FOR IT.

Matt, Farhan, after sorting demons and tuning my suspension this whole year I can say my previous suggestion for rear poly bushings is stupid and a mistake. The OEM bushings serve a huge purpose and need to have multi axial movement. So with that said....

1) SS clutch line
2) 4th/front engine mount
3) Maybe a poly bushing kit only for the front control arms
4) That engine oil cooler kit you mentioned in the OP would be super duper ghey!
5) Rear spring perches that allow us to run common spring sizes, better than the ground control kit.
6) A PCV oil cap that is actually in stock and not always back ordered.
7) An OEM flanged intake manifold spacer for PI. Only one company makes it for the MZR and they mainly market toward toyota's.

[Djohns]

Originally Posted by Nitro I paid $85 for my OEM visors. They have been on the car for 2 years with no problems.

Now that I would gladly pay. Where did you purchase them?

Also how about a front mount kit

[Nitro]

I bought them from my local dealer in Whiterock BC

[Djohns]

Originally Posted by Nitro I bought them from my local dealer in Whiterock BC

You're kidding... I called my local dealer and they told me they couldn't get their hands on them and that I'm out of luck.

[Nitro]

Well it was 2 years ago. But I am surprised that they don't have them.

[Djohns]

Originally Posted by Nitro Well it was 2 years ago. But I am surprised that they don't have them.

Do you have a gen 1 or 2? Just called another dealer and they told me the only way to get gen 2 visors is through Canada. Wtf Mazda.

[Nitro]

I do have a Gen 2 and live in Canada.

[Djohns]

Originally Posted by Nitro I do have a Gen 2 and live in Canada.

Well that explains a lot. Well this sucks. A lot.

[Nitro]

With your dollar being so strong compared to Canada it should be a good purchase even it you have to ship them I think.

[Djohns]

Well I guess we will find out. If you don't mind me asking, what dealer did you go through? I'm going to give them a call and find out.

Edit: just called a random dealer in Canada and they said they don't even have a listing.
@Matt@DamondMotorsports; this investment is looking even more promising

[Nitro]

Freeway Mazda in Whiterock, British Columbia

[Easter Bunny]

The visors were available in Canada but not the US.

[Theoretics]

Originally Posted by NCspecV81 What about a sturdy firewall heatshield to replace the soft, and oft deformed and mangled oem one?

I'd pay good money for this and the rear spring perches @Mauro_Penguin; suggested. I just about tore the thing off installing a downpipe because Mazda doesn't seem to like anti-seize.

[mr_mazda329]

praying for an FMIC oil cooler kit

[pwdunmore]

MS6 PMM... Please?!?!?

[nindoja]

Originally Posted by pwdunmore MS6 PMM... Please?!?!?

They just teased one on their Instagram page.