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  1. BoomerZoomr

    Accelerator Pedal Switch?

    Now that my new CX-5 (turbo) has some miles on it, yesterday while merging on the interstate highway I floored the gas pedal. I felt some resistance against the pedal, which then broke free. I thought maybe the pedal had snagged/hung up on something. When I got home, I checked it out pushing the...
  2. D

    Please explain the kickdown switch to me

    Title says it all. I don't understand the point of this feature. If I stomp on the accelerator won't the transmission downshift normally anyway? At least that's been my experience in every other AT car I've ever owned. Or why not just switch over to manual mode and downshift? Or use the...
  3. M

    Clutch pedal drag with cold weather

    Now that the temperatures in the Midwest have dropped to around 10F the clutch pedal on my 2010, 3, 2.5, 6speed seems to not return to the normal position as quickly as it did when it was warmer (>20F). Has anyone experienced this situation and resolved it? If so how? Thanks!
  4. D

    changing gears problem

    hey guys new to the forum, have seen alot of diy stuff cant wait doing my own work :) .\ now for my real problem, i bought the car in august from a car auction house for 2500 but it had some issues so i got few things changed which ended up in me spending 4500 in total. what has been...
  5. 6

    What sport/aftermarket pedals are still available for the P5?

    The rubber pads on my '02 P5 pedals are worn down, particularly the clutch. Plus I'd like to enlarge the surface of the clutch pedal a little, since it gives me a bit of a hot spot when I wear shoes with flexible soles. So, what pedal pads are still available for the P5 that are comfortable...
  6. 3

    New clutch installed - resistance?

    Hi all - I had a new clutch installed on my 3i (at only 38K) Dealer said it was normal wear and tear - I TOTALLY DISAGREE - this should not have happened at 38K. Anyways, I had a new clutch installed for just over $1,000 at a private garage and now the clutch pedal has little to no resistance -...
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