What have you done to your MS3 today?

[WillD]

Yesterday I finally fixed the broken rubber mount for my MS CAI. In hindsight I wish I would've order a couple more of the parts because I'm sure this one will be lucky to last through the winter.

Today as soon as Howard the UPS guy shows up I get to install a TWM short shifter that I got from H3br3w_Ham3r.

 

[not yellow]

Today as soon as Howard the UPS guy shows up I get to install a TWM short shifter that I got from H3br3w_Ham3r.

nice, i've got this one. i give it a big thumbs up. what knob are you using?

 

[Domino81]

I'd like to do this, as well. It's on the list.

 

[Kyrosfactor]

Wash, polish, wax.

 

[WillD]

nice, i've got this one. i give it a big thumbs up. what knob are you using?

I have the stock knob right now. I've never used a weighted one before so I'm thinking this might be a good time to try one out. What do you have?

Wash, polish, wax.

Very nicely done!

 

[not yellow]

I have the stock knob right now. I've never used a weighted one before so I'm thinking this might be a good time to try one out. What do you have?

i've got the TWM A6 leopard knob. http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/a6-leopard-shiftknobs.html
everyone has a different preference but i've always liked the feeling of a spherical knob. this one is on the order of 485 grams.

 

[ericrapp]

it's quite telling when you are on a first name basis with your UPS and or Fed Ex guy Willd.
Mine are Elmer and John. great guys

 

[chief_wiggum]

it's quite telling when you are on a first name basis with your UPS and or Fed Ex guy Willd.
Mine are Elmer and John. great guys

My UPS guy just brought me a present too; Koni yellows to go with the Eibach's he brought me two weeks ago! Gee, now I feel bad that I never asked him his name...

 

[ericrapp]

well you should Chief, he is an important part of our lives!
Congrats on the new and improved ride. The car seems to like suspension and tire mods quite alot.

 

[fishdonotbounce]

I have the stock knob right now. I've never used a weighted one before so I'm thinking this might be a good time to try one out. What do you have?



Very nicely done!

I have the James Barone Racing shift knob and it's awesome... 650 grams...

 

[WillD]

i've got the TWM A6 leopard knob. http://www.twmshiftknobs.com/shiftknobs/a6-leopard-shiftknobs.html
everyone has a different preference but i've always liked the feeling of a spherical knob. this one is on the order of 485 grams.

True about everyone having a preference. I had to run to the store to get some grease for the install and I took the Miata which previously had no weighted shift knob and I put the one from my MS3 in there which is weighted about a half pound and was very surprised at the difference it made.

The short shifter install went extremely smooth other than having to get my fiancee to help me. I'm very happy with the results. The lowering of the knob I'm not a huge fan of but everything else is a big improvement.

 

[Jon MS3]

I have the James Barone Racing shift knob and it's awesome... 650 grams...

i like mine too, but the edges were sharp when i got it. i had to file them down. the gear diagram fell off almost right away. even super glue couldn't keep it on

 

[fishdonotbounce]

Oh really?? I haven't had issues with the gear diagram and I know what you mean about the sharp edges. It doesn't bother me though due to the way my hand fits around the knob.

Anyway, bought 6 quarts of oil and a filter tonight and will be changing the oil tomorrow for the first time since I bought the car. It's due for an oil change right now and I wanna keep it at exact intervals.

 

[HmG_mS3]

just received my yellow fog overlay, came home from work and it was in the trash by the wife..!! crazy thang.!! of course i took it out... tommoro gotta have to take the bumper out again to do the fogs..ughh!!!

 

[Kyrosfactor]

just received my yellow fog overlay, came home from work and it was in the trash by the wife..!! crazy thang.!! of course i took it out... tommoro gotta have to take the bumper out again to do the fogs..ughh!!!

To do your fog overlays? I didn't have to take off my front bumper to do my blue ones. Been on there for 6+ months no issues.

 

[oaklandopen]

It doesn't bother me though due to the way my hand fits around the knob..

Nice quote

 

[WillD]

Oh really?? I haven't had issues with the gear diagram and I know what you mean about the sharp edges. It doesn't bother me though due to the way my hand fits around the knob.

Anyway, bought 6 quarts of oil and a filter tonight and will be changing the oil tomorrow for the first time since I bought the car. It's due for an oil change right now and I wanna keep it at exact intervals.

Changing the oil on the Speed3 is a PITA. I hate the cartridge filter and the damn splash guard.

The JBR shift knob looks awesome. I like that better than any of the TWM knobs I think.

 

[Kain]

Dropped my front lip at the painter. Hope to have it installed this weekend.

 

[WillD]

What front lip did you get?

 

[Kain]

GV replica. I dry-fitted it before having it sprayed and it fits like a glove. I haven't taken pics of my car in over a year, so I'll post a few when it's installed.