Is the Transmission the Weak point for the Speed3?

[ericrapp]

Oh yeah.. I have used this product since the mid 90s. Had it in every car and motorcycle I've owned. It's not snake oil. Only problem is that it's hard to find at retail stores.

How the heck did you come across this or is the answer in the product. I have some military buddys who served in transport. What motorized stuff have you added this to?

 

[MS3077]

I have been searching around for something like this. I am not sure who these people are though, so more investigation is required. I was looking for a top mount too...

Dear God in heaven! Your avator is freakin hott!! (naughty)

 

[benben01]

How the heck did you come across this or is the answer in the product. I have some military buddys who served in transport. What motorized stuff have you added this to?

When I was a young lad, this retired Naval Captn who was a neighbor at the time turned me on to this product. So far, I have used it in my cars (P/S, trans, engine, and diff), bike, guns (no jams), lawn mower, and don't laugh, my T-Maxx R/C Nitro Truck.

 

[ericrapp]

I would never laugh at those things they are insane. I would like to read up on this stuff some more, any suggestions. A little risque for me at this point.

 

[benben01]

I would never laugh at those things they are insane. I would like to read up on this stuff some more, any suggestions. A little risque for me at this point.

It's good stuff.. I know their website looks like crap (www.militec-1.com) but it does have a lot of useful info. FYI, after treating my engine and trans, I have been averaging 24-25 MPG in my last 2 tanks of gas with 50/50 city and hwy driving.

 

[MS3077]

It's good stuff.. I know their website looks like crap (www.militec-1.com) but it does have a lot of useful info. FYI, after treating my engine and trans, I have been averaging 24-25 MPG in my last 2 tanks of gas with 50/50 city and hwy driving.

Is that "actual" or "trip computer" mileage?

 

[benben01]

the good old fashion way..... # of gallons/# miles calculated on an abacus. keep in mind I am not a lead foot driver. for comparison, in my 08 2.3 Mazda 3 5spd, I was averaging 27-28 with militec-1. same commute, same driving style. the improvement is not huge by any means, but an extra mile or 2 per gallon tells me that this product works especially on a new engine with very low miles.

 

[ericrapp]

the good old fashion way..... # of gallons/# miles calculated on an abacus. keep in mind I am not a lead foot driver. for comparison, in my 08 2.3 Mazda 3 5spd, I was averaging 27-28 with militec-1. same commute, same driving style. the improvement is not huge by any means, but an extra mile or 2 per gallon tells me that this product works especially on a new engine with very low miles.

I have Tbe,Cai, 3.5 top mount and Royal in motor. Did oil and exhaust at the same time. 26.1 off computer. has been rising steady but I think thats about as good as I will get with my driving. I will look harder at the site Thanks

 

[cabreracoqui]

I have a 2008 Speed 3 and my shifter shakes when in 1st gear. all other gears are fine. Has anyone had this problem.

 

[joeylow]

i blew up 2nd gear in my 2008 speed3 car had just over 10xxx on it

 

[Texaco]

I have a 2008 Speed 3 and my shifter shakes when in 1st gear. all other gears are fine. Has anyone had this problem.

On ocassion I feel this as well. I think it is the ECU modulating the boost in first and second gear. Nothing wrong with the tranny, just that you feel the engine being held back.

 

[gr3y]

I was just taking a look at the number of people viewing at the Drive Train and Tranny section of the speed3 forums. I recently traded in my MKV GTI because I wanted more power and so far I am wondering if I did the right thing. A day after purchasing the vehicle I noticed my clutch squeeking and when the car is cold it feels like there is a slight grind in the gears, is this normal? I have had a mazda 6 lemoned by Mazda before due to a bad tranny in the 6 and bad brakes.

What do you guys think? I am looking for some objective answers. The dealer told me that the car needed a few more miles on it to wear down?!?!? Does that sound legit?

mm.. I've grinded gears a total of one time w/ this car. And I was double clutch down shifting... Overall, shifting seems crisp, easy, and reliable (after installing TWM shifter bushings) even if I pull out on the clutch a little early. My first gear is a little weird/hard to get in sometimes, but it's nothing I can't handle. Transmission seems pretty solid to me. It does make noise, but that's nothing out of the ordinary.. if you think something is wrong with yours, go to the dealer.