Week old Mazda3, question about shifter.
 

Hi Everyone,

I've recently purchased a brand new 2008.5 Mazda3 (first car, first manual). So far I've felt comfortable learning the manual, rarely stall it and don't redline it/drive it hard.

The last 2 or 3 days i've noticed what I believe to be more resistance in the shifter when shifting between any gears, up or down. I've made sure i've been pushing the clutch in all the way and it's not making it hard to drive or anything, it just feels stiffer/rougher than it did for the first few days of this week/last.

I've been told if anything it should loosen up as i drive it, maybe this is in fact loosening up and I was used to a stiff shift. Whatever it is i find it less "smooth" to pop into gear.

Any ideas on what this could be? Am i imagining this? Is it nothing?

Thanks

RE: Week old Mazda3, question about shifter.
 

Oh!! I GIVE UP!!!!

RE: Week old Mazda3, question about shifter.
 

Why's that?

RE: Week old Mazda3, question about shifter.
 

^^ He probably gave up because the forum (for some reason) is not allowing any long replies to posts. I'm guessing he tried several times to post an answer for you but finally just got frustrated.

RE: Week old Mazda3, question about shifter.
 

you are having that issue then as well...phew.

RE: Week old Mazda3, question about shifter.
 

Yes bacon, icspots is correct. It has nothing to do w/you or your thread/question. Sorry if it appeared that way.

RE: Week old Mazda3, question about shifter.
 

Does anyone have an answer to my original question?

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**** i typed a para and it wont let me post.WTF![:@]

RE: Week old Mazda3, question about shifter.
 

My shifter freed up a bit over time. I also did the free shifter mod soon after I bought it. Shifts became more sure. You can also get different spacers to go under the shifter platform.

RE: Week old Mazda3, question about shifter.
 

I am selling my RKM short shifter. I only had it in for a day. I like my TWM better but the RKM is pretty nice too. 105$ shipped. With new RKM bushings and washers. Let me know if you or anyone is interested.