Tripleskate

Exactly my point. However, I can't find the parts for my stock shifter so I think I'm SOL. I think some parts may have been boxed up/moved around to god knows where during the move to our new place. Ugh.

2008 with ~19,500miles. I need to find my stock shifter, so the Techs at Byers don't have a shitfit. That and I should probably remove my intake and go back to the stock airbox just as a precaution...

I've noticed more and more, recently that my 2nd gear's synchro seems to not work well. Shifting into second has always felt difficult, almost like it was resisting (every other gear is buttery compared to second). Now I've started grinding occasionally for no particular reason. I always have the clutch fully down and it happens under all different types of driving, I.E. low revs, high revs it doesn't really matter. Should the dealership cover replacing my 2nd gear synchro?

I've calmed down a lot. It used to be daily meltdowns, with no concern as to what happened when I was younger. Now it seems to be only on occasion, like others may have mentioned, it flaired up a lot when I was in a shitty relationship with this female. It didn't end well for either one of us, but now that I finished with her, I've had a lot less drama.

I'd do it provided I had enough notice ahead of time (for money/work/university reasons).

We're very slowly catching up to the F-bodies! lmao

I was being ironic because I own one But really get an FSB, it tightens up the cornering by boatloads. Under intensive cornering, my car has pulled 1.00g of cornering force, and that's on A/S tires!

Pfftt, Mazda3's are slow. What coilovers are you using? Get a front sway bar immediately, it's so epic.

Bunch of sissy whiners if you ask me. I thought they were funny characters in the film.

Expect a call from me pretty soon as well. - Jake

Name: Jake Stumph Car: a very slow Mazda3 hatch Dyno: no thanks but I'll watch Raffle: why not? Sat./Sun.: I usually work Saturdays, so Sunday

I hate rush hour/morning commute drivers. I have minor heart attacks trying to navigate through all the dumbasses out on the road these days.

Gotcha! I tried calling that fella Howe (spelling?) and I couldn't get ahold of him.

Finally got my fartcan for my car (Big thanks to CR member BIGGU!!), and I'm looking to straight pipe it. Any vendors here okay with installing a catless exhaust? If so, could you give an estimate on price for install? Thanks, - Jake

I'll check it out even though I don't own a Lexus.

PM returned! --- Edit* Sold!

I don't mean to low ball but I got $150 for it right now, got paypal (I can do cash as well if that's what you prefer)? We can continue this via PM if necessary... --- Edit* there may not be many Mazda3/speed3 owners here but I call DIBS anyway! Just as a safety precaution.

I learned to drive standard in my buddy's 02 Type-S. It was and still is bone stock, they are EXTREMELY easy to drive. They have an advantage over the newer Civic Si's by being lighter. I can't remember the cut off years but (I think) the 02-04 Type-S have different gears than the 05's (same gearing as the new Si). With the first gen gearbox in the 02+ you can hit 60+mph in 2nd gear, the 05/Si need 3rd gear to do that. Though since it would be your daily im not sure how important that would be. My friend's car only has a "3rd gear issue" when he tries to shift so quickly that he doesnt engage the clutch all the way, lol. I'm not sure about the 05+ but if you're light on the throttle, 30+ mpg wouldn't be too hard.

Looks like a reflector/side marker (not anymore) to me.. *Edit, the OP could've just rattle can'd 'em for the cost of one can of spray for cheaper.. I think it would look better than fake CF anyway. That's how I did mine and they came out great.

Thanks for pulling the engine cover! Just PM me when you get back so I can pick it up.

I'm sure I'll think of more junk.

Not sure if this is possible but could you snag the engine cover for me? I had mine pulled off and sitting in the garage and someone spilled paint onto it...

LOL, are you talking about me or them? I was minding my own @70mph anyway.

Were you two the same from yesterday? Ricing it out on 315 towards Campus? It was a blue sti and black prelude, having a ricer weaving battle between traffic.

If I'm not working I'll stop by and introduce myself.