I have been told by my local dealer (U.K.) that Mazdaspeed parts are not available in the U.K. The fact that he didn't initially know what Mazdaspeed parts were makes me think he doesn't know what he's talking about. When (2nd visit) he actually discovered that they did exist, the service manager told me that the "don't comply with European regulations, and they are therefore not allowed to stock them". He also told me that fitting them would invalidate the warranty on my car.
I suspect he is talking rubbish. And it is my understanding that having aproved Mazdaspeed parts fitted at the dealer maintained the factory warranty.
Does anybody know if he is right on either thing (a. - getting parts; b. - installation voids warranty)?
Is there any kind person out there who would be prepared to purchase a Mazdaspeed lightened flywheel for me to install from the U.S., or Canada?? If so, we could come to some payment agreement.
Thanks.

 

These guys handle MazdaSpeed:

http://www.ashdown.co.uk/twwhite2/tw...facturer=mazda

 

Thanks for the Info. Are you sure they supply and support Mazdaspeed tho? Have you had any experiance of them supplying Mazdaspeed parts? Will they fit them? Do You happen to know if I would invalidate my warranty by fitting a Mazdaspeed lightened flywheel??

 

I'm in the U.S. ... but I have bought from them ... NOT MazdaSpeed however. They do handle MazdaSpeed (they've sent me several marketing pieces) and have installed many kits. All parts should be covered by standard warranty ... and the flywheel should not invalidate the factory warranty ... just ring them and get the straight answers from them. My experience has been with Glen in the parts department.

 

Thanks again.

 

Update.

I've been ringing around a few dealers over here (U.K.), and they all seem to be unaware of Mazdaspeed, but told me that if I can get a part number they'll see what they can do (which is MUCH better than my local dealership).
BUT derwankel has come up with the goods. When I gave T.W. White & Son a ring, they told me to ring their specialist parts department (01372-450707 then press 222 when you get the message), and they can get it. Apparently they are the only people in the U.K. licensed to deal with Mazdaspeed. I get a price and details on how long the Mazdaspeed lightened flywheel will take to get to me on Monday (21st). Thanks derwankel.

 

just in case anyone actually still reads this thread, i went to the motor show at the NEC and spoke to the guys on the Mazda stand, they gave me a sheet with all the Mazda dealers in the UK and told me that out of all of them, there was only 1 dealer that imported mazdaspeed, can't remember which one it was tho, if i can find it, i'll ket you know.

 

Happy to help! Hope it all works out for you.

 

T.W. White & Son can get a Mazdaspeed lightened flywheel in the U.K. for approx. 500 pounds sterling.
It is much cheaper to get it from Canzoomer or Japanparts.com, and they will ship it to your door.
And if Trussville, or Rosenthal will ship internationally, it will be even cheaper... (and that's to your door too ).
Why do we (U.K.) always end up paying more for stuff??...

 

And, as it's an aproved Mazda part it doesn't void the warranty . That has now been confirmed with my (U.K.) dealer..

 

I've ended up getting the Mazdaspeed lightened flywheel from www.Japanparts.com. Koji was very reasonable price wise, and efficient. And delivery is to your door... :D

 

Beware of U.K. dealers taking on jobs they can't do . Like a Mazdaspeed flywheel install...
I found out the hard way ...

For details, see this :
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.ph...2&page=6&pp=15