auto sedan improving response time

[freddymak18]

so when I step on the gas, the car starts moving about 1 second after... what should I buy to improve this?

[Cardinal Fang]

Get a car with a manual transmission. Sorry to be snarky but it's the truth. As good as you think Automatic's are they can never compare with a manual. And yes....I drive an automatic myself.

[freddymak18]

yea i've driven manual for 6 years, but the m3 was a gift. :flaming

[cwp_sedan]

yea i've driven manual for 6 years, but the m3 was a gift. :flaming

Then I wouldn't be complaining...lol.

[Cardinal Fang]

They should have provided a gift receipt with the car.

[STeeLy]

You can do a Transmission swap... or trade it in and get a stick shift!

[Noisy Crow]

Race launch: One foot on the brake, the other on the accelerator. Apply the brake. Floor the accelerator. Release brake. Zoom! :chuckle

[Donutz]

Sprintbooster. Look it up on m3f as there are people there who have it installed. You can find info on it here, but as of now I don't believe anyone here has it installed.

[Noisy Crow]

Sprintbooster. Look it up on m3f as there are people there who have it installed. You can find info on it here, but as of now I don't believe anyone here has it installed.

I'm not sure that will help too much... the SprintBooster changes how fast you ask the car to open the throttle, but it won't overcome the physics of the tranny....

[Donutz]

I think sprintbooster will achieve what the op is looking for (throttle response). But I absolutely agree that the sprintbooster will not overcome the physics of the tranny.

[Hives]

Sprintbooster works, as I have read numerous reviews on it. However, I wouldnt spend that dollar amount on a car like a Mazda 3, but on something like a 350z or RX-8 IMO.

[mazdathree]

Race launch: One foot on the brake, the other on the accelerator. Apply the brake. Floor the accelerator. Release brake. Zoom! :chuckle

hahaha...I'd like to try that with my auto...i bet this will really push me back in the seat! :chuckle....good one.

[KenYork]

rear engine mount, pulleys, condenser.

[FLIPDADY]

Mazdaspeed 3 accelarator pedal assembly. I just swapped out my stock one for this and already noticed a difference.

I drive a standard btw.

[Gizzmo_jr]

Mazdaspeed 3 accelarator pedal assembly. I just swapped out my stock one for this and already noticed a difference.

I drive a standard btw.

More info please, sounds interesting.

[FLIPDADY]

It feels better on take-off over the stock pedal assembly. Looks better too since I also picked up the MS3 clutch and brake pedal pads. Total removal/install took about 1 hour.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/AJBOY_99/may9001.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/AJBOY_99/may9003.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/AJBOY_99/may9006.jpg

[condor888000]

So what the difference? Just more responsive?

[FLIPDADY]

So what the difference? Just more responsive?
Pretty much and it looks sweet too!:chuckle

[cwp_sedan]

Pretty much and it looks sweet too!:chuckle

But what is the cost Joe...lol.

[FLIPDADY]

But what is the cost Joe...lol.
Let's just say if you could find a wrecked MS3 in the scrapyard go pull it off that.

[Gizzmo_jr]

Let's just say if you could find a wrecked MS3 in the scrapyard go pull it off that.

Tell me about it, stock MS3 parts are over priced!!!

[condor888000]

Hum....I wonder what Mazdaspeed Motorsports would say about me ordering these through them.

Anyone got part numbers?

[FLIPDADY]

Hum....I wonder what Mazdaspeed Motorsports would say about me ordering these through them.

Anyone got part numbers?
BA6R-41-600B $425.99 retail.:)

[condor888000]

Damn, not any better. Ah well.

[gabbygenier]

there is another thing u can get too, the name cant come to mind right now, but i know they only work for 06+.

[freddymak18]

was looking into the sprint booster, a buddy of mine got it too. doesn't seem worth it on an auto, it's like 450 installed.