semi automatic
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08-18-2009 | 04:52 PM
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semi automatic
when I throw it in "manual" and I take off from a stop, the car seems to go faster. I'm not accelerating any harder than I do when in auto. is this because I'm controlling when to shift or what?
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08-18-2009 | 06:44 PM
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Yes! In the manual function you are riding out the gears at a higher rpm, automatic function shifts much sooner and tends to shift before you reach higher rpms
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08-18-2009 | 08:43 PM
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Ginia, be aware that you WILL burn fuel faster that way too. That's OK as long as you know it in advance. Sometimes, it's just worth it for the drive.
The 2-6 series cars I had as loaners from the dealer had the auto, Man-U-Matic as I like to call them, and on it's own can be a very boring experience. It's still a fluid driven automatic w/a torque converter (slushbox) and I didn't have them long enough to become completely familiar with the ins and outs of manual shifting them, but can see where it helps the Zoom-Zoom experience.
Rock On!!
but it definetely helps with the Zoom-Zoom factor and I'm gonna buy me a Zoom-Zoom tag frame! yay
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08-20-2009 | 05:49 PM
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He's talking about modifying the stock airbox.
Removing the resonator, adding a K&N panel filter, and/or cutting holes in "strategic places in the lower box.
Things like that.
BTW: Virginia, you're very welcome.
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08-20-2009 | 08:48 PM
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oh. well, that sounds like too much trouble for me, I'll just buy a cai one of these days...speaking of which, can I buy a mazdaspeed6 cai? I saw them for sale on mazda's website. I know the speed6 is the 3.0, but it never hurts to ask
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08-20-2009 | 09:39 PM
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The Speed 6 has a 2.3L DISI engine, it's not a 3.0 so it would be a different C.A.I.
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08-21-2009 | 05:30 AM
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Ginia, DISI is Mazdas acronym for direct fuel injection. It squirts fuel directly into the cylinder @ very high pressure instead of into the intake manifold. In this case, the Speed6 also comes w/a turbocharger too. Completely different.
Vince!! Congrats on a 200 post count. 'Can't call you a post-*****.
Last edited by virgin1; 08-21-2009 at 05:33 AM.