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Hello everyone. I know the majority of you have manuals, but I just wanted to throw this one out there in case there is anyone experienced with sportshifts. The one redeeming quality to my auto is the sportshift feature, which keeps the drive fairly entertaining (although my left foot still gets...

Hey everyone... I have a P5 with an auto and the sport shift option. Not as pure as a manual, but the ability to shift makes it a bit more fun than the regular slush box. My question is: Does anyone know of any upgrades that are available for the auto transmissions? Maybe improved valvebodies or...

Is there a mechanical difference between automatic transmissions with a Tiptronic shift lever equiped in the 2003 Protege ES sedan and 2003 Protege5 hatchback, and the 2001-2003 Protege (DX, LX sedan) 2002 Protege5 automatic transmissions? I have a spare automatic transmission taken from a 2003...

Hey guys, New member here, been floating around for a while till I finally decided to join. I've had a P5 with the sport auto for a while, and I know the gigantic leather shift knob screws off. Problem is, the shifter stalk is so tall that putting a less obnoxious knob looks funky because the...

Hello All, I've been a member for a little while now and thought I'd post a nice long thread. In the next few of months I'm selling my heap of crap 93 Ford Falcon and upgrading to a beautiful 2006 Mazda 6i GG Auto. It's going to set me back 5k Australian as it's a family car from new with 1...

I never post here, because I'm a ninja with the search button, and I'm a mechanic/tuner by trade, except this time I'm stumped, and everyone I ask had no actual experience with swapping non sportshift autos into 2002.5 and up cars equipped with it. My problem started with a noise under...

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Welcome to my Process thread! This thread will include EVERYTHING I will be doing, or that I am in the process of doing. From Body work to motor internals it will be here! Have questions? ASK! Have concerns? SAY IT! Thanks! Preformance Mods - GT3071R K1 Long Rods (8.8:1) Wiseco Pistons (.020...

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Most of you are probably aware of Downsview Auto in Toronto due to their large supply of Mazda 3's (and their low prices). Here's a story about my experience with them. Hopefully it will make some people think twice before going there. I agreed to purchase a 2005 Mazda 3 Sport from Downsview...