most embarassing Mazda3 stories

[b15nut]

Does this happen alot and will a short throw and shifter bushings help this issue

And from reading a few of your posts does the MS3 have terrible traction on launch. Obviously if you launch at 4,000+rpms. But say you dont rev it at all and take off does the car pick up speed quick.
Thanks
Ryan

Only when you need it to be perfect. I have only had it happen once.

Traction: If you bog the start it feels like an eternity before the boost hits. If you give a lil gas and time the clutch right there is no problem with traction on take off but once boost hits and the road is not smooth, you will spin through boost in 1st but once you hit second you are in a slingshot on wheels

 

[grazzmaster]

Hmmm... come to think of it, I'm probably the only person here to drive a modded ambulance, lol

awesome

 

[Craighjr]

Run your bov in vta. Pull away from a traffic light with light normal throttle. When you shift to second give the gas a blip to bring the revs up. More than once I have had this bucking venting burnout then repeat rapidly broncco ride that is horribly embarrasing. I also have a HKS SSQV so it goes WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE for way to long and draws attention to this stupidity.

 

[BluMicaR]

Today I had the dealer do my free 7k mile oil change, at 5400m. They did me a good 'un. I put Royal Purple in there, expensive ass oil! The maintenance guy parked my car outside, right behind an RX-8. I got in and backed up - right into the concrete of a goddamn light post. About 5mph. The damage is negligible, scratches, slight slight gouge in the plastic for about 4" on the right side back bumper, in the black. Just over the tip exit. In the end, no big deal, no need even for repair. But how ******' stupid of me. Sorry mods if I'm not supposed to use the swears, just feel better referring to myself as a dumb noob driver. So, yeah, in the long run learned, again, to be more careful, even backing up a foot.

Ack.

 

[Nokkers3]

When I picked up my car today (07 Black Mica MS3 GT), it was backed into the parking space so I didn't have to worry about backing up. I made a quick stop at my work to drop off some stuff and when I was leaving, I couldn't figure out how to put the car in reverse! I had to pull out the owners manual before figuring it out lol. At least no one was in the car with me =P

 

[Falconx84]

i had to tell my mazda salesman how to put it in reverse -- that and I had to tell him the car was turbocharged. "That thing has a turbo??"

 

[Mocoso]

I had the same problem after having my Saab for a couple of years. Get into any other car and instinctively try to put the key in the center console!! Also I reach for the stick to shift when I drive my wifes automatic and reach for the clutch when I try and start the car. Must be just muscle memory

Yea well dont do what I did: Was doing about 20 MPH in my other car which is automatic and coming to a red light when "muscle memory" decided to apply the clutch.... Not only did I scare the hell out of myself but every car around me that couldnt figure out why I had slammed on my brakes with nothing around me... Im lucky I didnt have anyone behind me...

 

[Stu C]

^^^ When I end up driving an auto, I make it a point to bend my left leg completely back so I don't do that.