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07-13-2012, 12:24 PM
#481
Whats up with RDX owners?
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07-13-2012, 01:33 PM
#482
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That's hilarious, Tim! I never really made the connection, but it does indeed look like I could cook some of my vegetarian burgers on top of my inner cooler!
09-09-2012, 11:42 AM
#485
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Surrrrrrre
09-09-2012, 12:48 PM
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^^^Help me out here...what is it?
09-09-2012, 01:31 PM
#487
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Short shift plate and lightened shift weight.
09-09-2012, 01:42 PM
#488
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Lightened shift weight? Why?
09-09-2012, 07:17 PM
#489
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From their website:
Just installed both. Took literally 10 minutes. The shifting difference is incredible. Can't believe I waited this long to do this mod!
From the factory, the Mazdaspeed 3 & 6 have a 13.5 oz steel weight attached to the shift linkage bracket. This OEM weight maintains a smooth, heavier feel during shifting. Though some drivers like this stock feel, others prefer to have a lighter, more responsive feel. The reduction in weight yields faster gear shifting and a heightened response throughout all gears.
09-09-2012, 09:57 PM
#490
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Hmmm. I typically like a heavier shifter, that way I can throw it into gear a bit easier. With an lightened shifter, I've found it easier to grind on faster shifts. I guess its personal preference though 
09-09-2012, 11:13 PM
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I typically do, too. I'll have to see how it drives tomorrow. If it starts grinding I'll likely keep the short shift plate but put the stock weight back on.
09-10-2012, 10:58 AM
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Well you were right civic, it was way too notchy and hard to get into gear for my taste with the lightened counterweight. I went back to the stock and it feels sooo much nicer. Much shorter shifts but still smooth as stock. For this valuable insite you will receieve a set of 26" bacon wrapped dubs for your FR-S shortly.
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09-10-2012, 11:05 AM
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Okay, what happened between here...
...and here?
Oh, and how come I only got 24" dubs wrapped in Sizzle Lean for letting you drive the M5?
...and here?
Well you were right civic, it was way too notchy and hard to get into gear for my taste with the lightened counterweight. I went back to the stock and it feels sooo much nicer. Much shorter shifts but still smooth as stock. For this valuable insite you will receieve a set of 26" bacon wrapped dubs for your FR-S shortly.
Oh, and how come I only got 24" dubs wrapped in Sizzle Lean for letting you drive the M5?
09-10-2012, 11:14 AM
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I actually thought about that lol. I did have the lightened COBB knob on at one point but I'm back to the weighted stock knob now, so technically it is a heavy shift knob but not like the super heavy aftermarket ones out there. Honestly now that it's back to the stock weight it feels damn good.
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09-10-2012, 11:34 AM
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You can keep the dubs, Ill just take the bacon 
09-10-2012, 11:57 AM
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09-10-2012, 12:02 PM
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You still have a nicer car than me so for this I feel no guilt.
09-10-2012, 12:06 PM
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09-10-2012, 12:21 PM
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Just be glad I didn't wrap them in the facon we eat here in the Trooper household...
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09-10-2012, 02:20 PM
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BLASPHEMY!!! 
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09-10-2012, 02:27 PM
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Meh it's actually pretty damn good for fake bacon. My wife and I joke it probably tastes good to us though because we haven't had real meat in over 2 1/2 years.
09-10-2012, 03:04 PM
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Im sorry to hear that. Theres nothing better then shoving real, tasty meat into your mouth, right Tim? 
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09-10-2012, 03:07 PM
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09-10-2012, 03:11 PM
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MOAR PICS OF MS6!!!
09-11-2012, 11:39 AM
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I picked my son up from daycare early yesterday. We washed our rides before taking a cruise around the park. Even my boy has a thing for red cars with gunmetal rims.
Washn' his ride
Our rides all clean and sparkly
Ready to cruise for chicks. I don't usually condone drinking and driving, but in this case it was ok.
Washn' his ride
Our rides all clean and sparkly
Ready to cruise for chicks. I don't usually condone drinking and driving, but in this case it was ok.
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09-11-2012, 11:41 AM
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^^^^ 
Do you have a Cookie Monster in your car, too?
Do you have a Cookie Monster in your car, too?
09-11-2012, 12:04 PM
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He does leave him in my car a lot, so every once in a while when I go over a bump I hear "Mmmm Cooookies".
09-11-2012, 12:27 PM
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^ Yep, and my parents bought the car for him not even thinking about the similarities of the color/wheel combo lol.
09-12-2012, 04:03 PM
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My newest and definitely most important mod.
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09-13-2012, 10:01 AM
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09-13-2012, 11:12 AM
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It's a pretty bad a5s car seat, but the thing is freaking huge. If we have another kid I honestly don't know if I'll be able to keep the MS6. I might have to go full size car or SUV. 
09-13-2012, 11:57 AM
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Such an awesome car seat!
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09-13-2012, 12:51 PM
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09-13-2012, 03:52 PM
#518
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09-13-2012, 04:34 PM
#519
I drive a Subata.
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That's one sweet car seat! 