10-06-2011, 09:01 AM
Definitely, filled up a tank with premium and put in some ethanol stabilizer so those modern new-fangled dino juices don't eat the hoses. Engine was running STRONG last night, love it. This transmission / driveshaft is seriously holding the car back though. That project pretty much just jumped to the top of the list. I felt like I was shifting a tractor ! I was double-clutching and doing my best to find the gears but it is definitely not a user friendly setup.
The overall experience was amazing though. I LOVE that this car is just so mechanical, it's like black and white compared to the voice-controlled computerized cushiness of my Acura. No power steering is um, interesting, but I found myself actually enjoying having to muscle the car around a little. With that said, power steering will likely be a project down the road now for sure
The overall experience was amazing though. I LOVE that this car is just so mechanical, it's like black and white compared to the voice-controlled computerized cushiness of my Acura. No power steering is um, interesting, but I found myself actually enjoying having to muscle the car around a little. With that said, power steering will likely be a project down the road now for sure
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2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks
2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks