"sellphones2493" (sellphones2493)
07/06/2017 at 14:43 • Filed to: None
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"sellphones2493" (sellphones2493)
07/06/2017 at 14:43 • Filed to: None | 2
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Had to get some transmission work done, and figured I’d get this done as well. Kinda pricy, but given how much time my hand is touching this thing, it was worth it.
AM3R, lost another burner
> sellphones2493
07/06/2017 at 14:48 |
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How’s the S4 been?
BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
> sellphones2493
07/06/2017 at 14:50 |
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WAIT. THOSE SLOTS ARE FOR COINS?!?!
davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> sellphones2493
07/06/2017 at 15:00 |
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Oh, that’s nice...
Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
> sellphones2493
07/06/2017 at 15:21 |
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I could use the same service on my Miata. Shifter leather is all sorts of peeling and faded. Plus all the extra heat in the cabin is probably due to torn boots. I bet it would even shift better with that fixed up.
arl
> sellphones2493
07/06/2017 at 15:23 |
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I approve.
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> sellphones2493
07/06/2017 at 15:24 |
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Thems is pricey shift knobs, but you’re right, it’s a part of the car you’re always touching. BTW, nice S4. I had one with the same interior. Very fun car, like a go cart.
R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet
> sellphones2493
07/06/2017 at 15:30 |
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Those seats scream BMW, but the dash says Audi
CaptDale - is secretly British
> sellphones2493
07/06/2017 at 17:20 |
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Nice I did that to my goat after the trans was out. So much better
Nick Has an Exocet
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
07/06/2017 at 18:22 |
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I just did the shifter rebuild kit on the Miata. It makes a world of difference. I did a new nob and leather in the process too. Honestly, it takes about 30 minutes if you know what you’re doing. It took me an hour because I somehow popped off the plastic ring and had to fish it out of the trans. Woops.
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sellphones2493
> BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
07/06/2017 at 18:58 |
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Yup...I didn’t know that until my mom asked the dealer what it was on her A5. If you put a dime in it, it will roll out. It holds a whopping 6 quarters.
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sellphones2493
> arl
07/06/2017 at 18:59 |
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Good taste
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sellphones2493
> AM3R, lost another burner
07/06/2017 at 19:04 |
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All is well - aside from this:
The S4 spoils me. I can’t think of many things it doesn’t do well...maybe aside from annoying HVAC controls and a navigation system that won’t shut up. It’s been reliable - it’s just reaching the age where wearable items need to be replaced (this was the dealer estimate and a slight misdiagnosis - I did the work at an indy shop for $1,900).
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AM3R, lost another burner
> sellphones2493
07/06/2017 at 19:26 |
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Jeeze, what needed to be done?
And I understand where you are coming from. My 335i is almost reaching that age/mileage. It’s been solid, and I love it, but I can tell I’ll start have to spending some money on preventive maintenance in the next year or so. That’s where a good Indy or DIY saves the day.
AestheticsInMotion
> Nick Has an Exocet
07/06/2017 at 20:15 |
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Did the same thing with the rebuild kit which was great, then finally went with the roadster short shifter kit, with fresh redline manual transmission fluid. It’s absolutely incredible. Highly recommend it if you ever have $300ish burning a hole in your pocket
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Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
> AestheticsInMotion
07/07/2017 at 00:14 |
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This one? http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-1706.html
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AestheticsInMotion
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
07/07/2017 at 00:43 |
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Yes! Absolute ecstasy. Seems to be a bit pricier than when I bought it though...
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sellphones2493
> AM3R, lost another burner
07/07/2017 at 00:47 |
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It was hard to engage the car in first and reverse, and the dealer said I needed a new clutch...it ended up being the linkage (although it’s not perfect). That on top of front brakes, which I actually needed.
I’m clueless as to what I’d buy to replace it.
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AM3R, lost another burner
> sellphones2493
07/07/2017 at 00:58 |
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I have this strange attraction to the B8 S5. If I could find a manual one locally I’d love to get the chance to drive one. They are just really hard to find around my area though, surpisingly.
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Nick Has an Exocet
> AestheticsInMotion
07/07/2017 at 00:59 |
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I’ll probably do that eventually. This is the first manual car that I’ve owned and it’s an NA6 that I got for $950. Still working out the other gremlins :)
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AestheticsInMotion
> Nick Has an Exocet
07/07/2017 at 01:35 |
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Add it to the list! Definitely not a priority, more of a “useful luxury”
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Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
> AestheticsInMotion
07/07/2017 at 07:01 |
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This is the 6 speed one which I need, so it might be differently priced than the 5 speed. Definitely adding to the project list. Just need to find a sweet shift knob to go with it. Dont want something ricey like a giant purple dildo.
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Nick Has an Exocet
> Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
07/07/2017 at 13:48 |
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I found a decent looking/feeling shift nob on ebay that has the pattern cut/painted into it. It looks like it could have come stock on a Mazdaspeed model or something along those lines. The leather boot that it came with was clearly meant for an old muscle car or something but I cut it down to fit. Good stuff is out there if you look for it.