Mazdaspeed 3 Shifter Base Bushing Kits Fit 2010-2013 Mazdaspeed 3 and Mazda 3 NonSkyactiv

Mazdaspeed 3 billet aluminum shifter bushings

Eliminate side to side compliance and remove the slack on your shifter by replacing the rubber OEM shifter bushings on your Mazdaspeed 3 or six speed Mazda 3 with the CorkSport aluminum black anodized shifter bushings.

Over time shifting gears can cause the soft rubber bushing found at the anchor point of your shifter assembly to deteriorate and fall apart. Replacing the shifter bushings will provide a noticeable difference in the way your car drives and improve shift responsiveness for years to come.

Fits: 2010-2013 Mazdaspeed 3, All Six-Speed Mazda 3 (will not work on SkyActiv Mazda Models)

The CorkSport Advantage:

CAD designed and precision machined for exacting fitment
Made from billet aluminum for a long lasting durable finish
Black anodized with laser etched CS logo for custom look
CorkSport Service and Support: Receive a 2 year warranty, full color installation instructions, all of the needed installation hardware, and knowledgeable telephone installation support.

Install time 2/5 Difficulty 2 year warranty No CEL

So far so good. Not giving it 5 stars because I think Corksport could work on the install guide. It was not thorough and descriptive enough. I had to watch a youtube video to see how to install them.

David 03/01/2025, 05:36 PM

So these took me a bit longer than the estimated 15 minutes???? And it was all thanks to that ONE in the back. You know exactly which one I’m talking about. If you don’t, you’ll learn. But these do have a nicer feel than the OE rubber ones. Shifting is a bit stiffer and not as “sloppy” as normal shifting. Gotta break em in a bit but, I like this small change! Even if it’s gonna be a daily driver, I say make the change to these ones!

Richard Graham 07/15/2024, 01:46 PM

Pretty nice upgrade from the OEM one's since I was also upgrading to a Short Shifter decided to change the Bushing set on the car as well. Easy to replace.

Rafael Raas 07/07/2020, 12:13 PM

Just got them installed on my car, installation was a breeze, the most difficult part was getting the stock rubber bushings off.
Staff at Corksport was very helpful, wasn't expecting to get installation advice while I was calling to check on the order status.
And I agree the washer falling under carpet problem is something not everybody expects but does need some extra attention to prevent.

Carl 03/27/2019, 08:10 PM

Figured I'd have to replace the bushings one day anyways we'll mine weren't even bad for 65k but I put these corksport bushings on tonight and omg it's amazing, no more clunky feeling that the mazdaspeed3 is known for the gears are so easy to get into it's really a bang for your buck I mean for what $40 and a 15 minute install it's worth it!

Andy Kauffman 12/05/2016, 11:22 PM

Absolutely amazing product. If you're driving down the street you will feel more "feed back" from your shifter going into gear, but where this product really shines, is running the 1320. No more of that horrific grinding when quickly snapping into 2nd gear, and when throwing into 3rd aggressively(you know what I mean), no longer does the shifter keep pushing and have that "I'm about to break my shifter" feel. Easy install, quality materials(as expected from CS), and amazing customer service(also expected with CS).

Cody Ison 09/25/2016, 11:55 AM

They are only worth it if your stock rubber bushings are very worn. If they aren't you won't notice that much of an improvement.

Dustin 08/05/2016, 07:28 AM

Just installed and must say very big improvement. The shifter base feels more solid which in turn makes the shifting crisper. Plus my bushings were worn so this made the perfect replacement. This combined with Corksport short shifter will make the difference in your shifting game. Must have and the price is worth the result. Only took me 25 min by myself.

Jose Robert 03/07/2016, 01:50 PM

Received these as a gift. After installation, cranked the engine and immediately noticed a difference. The clutch felt smoother and shifting more direct. Overall, the cabin felt quieter. Not even sure if that's supposed to happen but it was ver noticeable. I would highly recommend.

Murdock 12/29/2015, 08:16 PM

My 2gen MS3 has 80k on it, but the OEM rubber bushings were just like new when I pulled them out. So dropping in Corksport solids unfortunately didn't make almost any difference... Perhaps a slightly crisper shifting with barely noticeable "metallic feedback". I guess the OEM bushings have to be really messed up and the shifter has to have a lot of wobble for you to feel significant difference with these bushings. Other than that - a high quality part. As always from CS. Will be installing CS short shift plate, CS mid-chasis brace and CS rear strut bar this weekend. Will review)

Nick Korolkov 10/07/2015, 09:05 PM

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Does this fit to Mazda 2, 2013?

Asked by Tirso | 03/26/2026, 07:07 PM | 1 answer(s)

Would these fit a 6 speed manual 2010 BL (MZR-CD) 185HP

Asked by Kaloyan Nikolov | 05/01/2023, 12:16 PM | 0 answer(s)

Would these bushing replacements fit a Mazda 5 with 2.5 and 6 speed manual also?

Asked by Ryan Hayes | 01/18/2023, 09:21 PM | 1 answer(s)

Will these bushings fit the 2010 mazda 3 it is only the 5 speed manual. But I am assuming it will fit that shifter just fine but with one more bushing.

Asked by Jordan | 01/26/2017, 12:34 AM | 1 answer(s)

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2010-2013 Mazdaspeed 3

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2011 Mazdaspeed 3
2012 Mazdaspeed 3
2013 Mazdaspeed 3

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2011 Mazda 3
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shannan stalnaker

04/30/2012, 10:10 PM

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My car has 23000 on it. this made a big diff. Some times i would miss 3rd. With the bushings in not anymore.

Adam Romig

06/28/2012, 06:44 AM

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2012 with less than 2000 miles, these bushings still made a noticable difference. Shifting is much more precise and satisfying under any circumstance, and helps prevent missed gears during hard (or even mildly spirited) driving. Just be sure to combine this with an adjustment of your shifter linkage for maximum effect. You will have easy access to the linkage during the bushing install.

Jeremy Kimbrough

09/08/2012, 04:21 PM

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Very amazed with this simple mod. This is for sure a mod to a weak link with hard driving the MS3. Love it

Fred Peckrul

09/11/2012, 01:01 PM

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bad design when it comes to the washers on the bottom should have raised surface to help with hole alignment and to add support on the lower half of the shifter lost two of the washers finally got fed up and put the stock bushings back in in my opion waste of money

chris

09/19/2012, 06:02 PM

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I was very skeptical about these but figured for $40 why not... I was extremely shocked at the difference these make. Shifting is a lot smoother and the overall assembly feels so much more solid. Well worth it.

Joseph Anstine

09/24/2012, 09:51 AM

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Makes a big difference, simple, inexpensive mod. Well worth it.

The install is a bit trickier than the instructions would lead to you believe.

The stock bushings are made of rubber and are incredibly difficult to remove unless you have very small, very dexterous hands - give yourself some more time than just 20-30 mins for this.

Otherwise, awesome.

Fred Peckrul

10/01/2012, 02:16 PM

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ok my first post was not a good one I was so mad after droping 2 of the bushings down into the tunel I threw the bushings into the garbage, after calming down and thinking about it I fished them out and went to the hardware store and found some thick washers that were pretty close to the washers provided so I changed the way I was looking at things and the whole job took 10 min , two words for anyone doing this job SUPER GLUE I know that sounds funny but it worked great and saved a lot of time all I did was used the same 13mm wrench I used on the short throw shifter (another great product) and poped off the linckages , there are two tabs that hold the shifter cables in place if you force up on them they pop out once that was done I unbolted the shifter and took the whole thing out , I then removed the factory bushings out and installed the new top bushings look at the instructions to make sure you have the top bushings in the right place I then took the bolts and put them through the top bushings and let the bolts hang so I would have a good idea where to line up the washers that go under the shifter I then put a little super glue on each washer and put the shifter back into place everything lined up perfect I bolted everything down and put everything back into place , went for a ride as soon as I got them in and all I can say is wow what a diffrence the shifts are a lot smother and do not feel as vague as the factory bushings so far everything I have bought from Corksport has been top notch , now im just saving up for the cated downpipe , access port and fuel system upgrades .

Mitchell Swift

12/10/2012, 09:54 AM

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2010 with just over 22k on it, these made a huge difference. I used to miss 3rd constantly when I'd take off quick, but not anymore. Feels much more solid than the stock rubber ones.

Zachary Gibbons

12/13/2012, 05:40 AM

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The install was no problem at all. Getting the OEM bushings out was a little pain however. Overall, feels much better and I couldn't be happier for the price.

john ahlen

12/31/2012, 05:30 PM

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2012 with 13000, Install was easy but I have one thing to say. ( Needle nose pliers). With these you will have the job done in min. Take your time and you will not lose anything. Thanks Corksport.