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#7 of 36 Re: Gas pedal too close to brake pedal? [zzoomp09] by oreokie Jun 18, 2007 (12:19 pm)
Replying to: zzoomp09 (Jun 10, 2007 12:14 am) HEHE I guess you just get to listen to a little extra exhaust note then! Replies to this message: zzoomp09 (Jun 20, 2007 3:37 pm)
#8 of 36 Re: Gas pedal too close to brake pedal? [oreokie] by zzoomp09 Jun 20, 2007 (3:37 pm)
Replying to: oreokie (Jun 18, 2007 12:19 pm) Aboslutely LLLLOOOOOVVVVVEEEEE that sound!!!!
#9 of 36 Mazda3 Steering wheel too far away by dh5551212 Jul 09, 2007 (7:41 pm)
Is there a way to extend the steering wheel? I have the telescope all the way out already. I am 6' tall and have longer than normal 37 inch arms. Even with the ape arms the steering whell is too far away when I am in my normal driving position. Too get where my arms are comfortable I have to move the seat way up so my legs are bent and I constantly have to bend my foot back (this gets tiring) or tilt the seat uncomfortably forward. Has anybody else experienced this? Any suggestions or do I just have to sell the car after a few weeks of ownership and take a massive hit? Thanks everybody. Replies to this message: tomkozski (Jul 09, 2007 7:49 pm) dh5551212 (Jul 10, 2007 8:15 am) fshkpr1 (Jul 10, 2007 9:17 pm) tomkozski (Jul 10, 2007 9:43 pm) johnnyjavelin (Sep 18, 2007 11:58 am) roadburner (Sep 18, 2007 4:38 pm) autonomous (Sep 19, 2007 9:12 am)
#10 of 36 Re: Mazda3 Steering wheel too far away [dh5551212] by tomkozski Jul 09, 2007 (7:49 pm)
Replying to: dh5551212 (Jul 09, 2007 7:41 pm) I'm 6' tall as well, though have shorter arms (34-35"), but I find the position of the wheel to be just fine, and I don't have the wheel telescoped all the way towards me. With your long arms, I feel the steering wheel would be too close to you the way I have mine set up. Probably a dumb question, but are you sure you have the steering wheel pulled out towards you as far as possible? Replies to this message: dh5551212 (Jul 10, 2007 8:15 am) fshkpr1 (Jul 10, 2007 9:17 pm) tomkozski (Jul 10, 2007 9:43 pm)
#11 of 36 Re: Mazda3 Steering wheel too far away [tomkozski] by dh5551212 Jul 10, 2007 (8:15 am)
Replying to: tomkozski (Jul 09, 2007 7:49 pm) Hi Tom, Yep, it's all the way out; I pull on that sucker until it makes a loud thump and won't go any further. I find it hard to believe with my long arms that it is so uncomfortable too. My VW Passat is perfect, and other people's cars are fine too. I do recline a little bit but not like a lowrider or anything. Do you have the seat all the way back? Do you sit with your back vertical? Replies to this message: fshkpr1 (Jul 10, 2007 9:17 pm) tomkozski (Jul 10, 2007 9:43 pm)
#12 of 36 Re: Mazda3 Steering wheel too far away [dh5551212] by fshkpr1 Jul 10, 2007 (9:17 pm)
Replying to: dh5551212 (Jul 10, 2007 8:15 am) It's fine with me: no problems at all. I would suggest you try to sit a little more straight, which is good for you anyway.......   Vincent
#13 of 36 Re: Mazda3 Steering wheel too far away [dh5551212] by tomkozski Jul 10, 2007 (9:43 pm)
Replying to: dh5551212 (Jul 10, 2007 8:15 am) I do not have the seat all the way back, though I think I'm about 1 'click' or notch away from it being that far back. I do sit straight up, pretty much vertical.   -Tom
#14 of 36 Mazda 3 Interior Qs... by pfgiardino Jul 11, 2007 (4:57 pm)
I've been seriously considering getting an '07 3iT sedan, and I noticed they've made a few changes since '06. Firstly, what's with the new shifter? It looks more precise/sporty, but the old one complimented the interior better. The newer one just doesn't seem to belong. Also... the trims. I see a lot of faux wood in pictures. Is that standard on i models or is there a choice?
#15 of 36 Pedal comments by bean3422 Jul 18, 2007 (9:39 am)
I know these comments were made awhile ago, but I just wanted to point out that the pedals are setup on the Speed3 that way on purpose. This makes it easier to perform "heel n toe" downshifting like "real" race car drivers do. You can research this on the internet, but basically you should hit the gas while downshifting to attempt to match "revs". If you are in 5th gear downshifting to 3rd, you may be going 3000 RPM in 5th, but 5000 RPM in 3rd. You should already have the engine running at 5000 when you release the clutch.   The majority of time that you downshift is when slowing down for a curve, etc. Thus the necessity to hit the brake while hitting the gas to match the "revs".   I practice this constantly because of my race driver fantasy, but I suppose would be an inconvenience for most drivers. Even though if you own a Speed3, it would not be beyond reasoning to think it would interest you. It is a better way to drive, once you get the hang of it. Less stress on the drivetrain. Replies to this message: roadburner (Jul 18, 2007 9:46 am)
#16 of 36 Re: Pedal comments [bean3422] by roadburner Jul 18, 2007 (9:46 am)
Replying to: bean3422 (Jul 18, 2007 9:39 am) I practice this constantly because of my race driver fantasy, but I suppose would be an inconvenience for most drivers. Even though if you own a Speed3, it would not be beyond reasoning to think it would interest you. It is a better way to drive, once you get the hang of it. Less stress on the drivetrain.   I practice the method in all of my manual transmission vehicles- including my 1999 Jeep Wrangler. It keeps me in shape for track events. I also "double-clutch" on downshifts, my goal being to shift as smoothly as a good slushbox.

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