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Old 07-16-02, 10:14 PM
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Ok I really don't know anything about this but did you put a Magnaflow cat on?

Just wondering because when I was looking for a cheap high flow cat I was told that it's very possible something like a magnaflow that isn't made for rotaries would be toast in no time.
Thats news to me, but thats okay... I had the exhaust system made for the car, and I got the Magnaflow mufflers, and I am pretty sure its a Magnaflow cat I didnt ask (stupid me). Its a bolt on system so I can change systems as I please. Its louder then I would like, so if you like the sound of a deranged chainsaw, I highly recommend the Magnaflow system.

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And my original question remains...Does anyone have these shift boots/grommets/doughnuts/whatever for sale?
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Here is a pic of the system.
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Just special-ordered a new lower shift lever boot from Mazda. $25 Cdn. Due in Tuesday.
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From the dealer? Cool!
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Yup. I poked around and got a lead on a used one from a drag car, but then I'm like, 'Why not just get a new one and then I shouldn't have to worry about what shape it's in?'
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Thanks for the info!
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You can also check out all the regular parts suppliers online. When I changed my clutch, the inner and middle shift boots melted in my hand. Gonna use some radient insulation as a temp fix.
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Okay, finally got both boots and threw them in tonight. $75 for two pieces of rubber and a steel ring.

Funny, my *** wasn't this sore b4 I went into the dealership...

That upper boot is a tight goddamn fit! And now the shifter takes a bit more effort to move.

But the flow of hot air is gone! Hallelujah!
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I just ordered the stuff from Mazdatrix..$52
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Which in Cdn funds is about what I paid, only I'm not getting dinged with shipping. Or is shipping part of that price? Whatever. We'll have the prob nixed just in time to miss summer's heat.
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Yeah, you arent lying. Of course summer last a bit longer here. For $52 (including shipping) I got 3 peices, a big boxy thing, and 2 boots. Gonna put them in tonight, and NO MORE HOT AIR!!!

Hey, on a totally unrelated subject, did you know that gods gift to music, The Cowboy Junkies, come from Canada?

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So I think I didn't put the boots in properly. The outer leather boot and the shifter are still hot as hell and the leather boot looks like it's wearing an adult diaper.

I'll rip it apart and try again shortly - way too friggin' busy for that just now...
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Mine seems to be working great!
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Awright - I got it on properly.

I've used only 2 pieces, btw.



C, F and the topmost piece in J (F and J came in the same bag.) Is any of these the Big Boxy Thing that you got?

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I got the "J" set. 3 pieces. I installed all three of the boots. Now I need the "C" peice.

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I just though it was becouse i drive an Rex, but i dont jave any of the things your alikting about under my leather boot but this one narrled rubber thing
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Originally posted by RangerJoeEOD
I just though it was becouse i drive an Rex, but i dont jave any of the things your alikting about under my leather boot but this one narrled rubber thing
I HAD to take care of that heat, it was melting my shifter boots! Plus It was making the car unbearable to be in. The smell alone was terrible. With the new rubber, the car is quieter and alot cooler.

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hey i havent read the whole thing so someone may have already said this. i have had my car for 2 years now and it has done that the whle time i have owned it. i didnt figure out what it was till i toke my dash/center console piece out of my car. what it is is bolted directly to ur tranny tunnel is a thick piece of rubber that seals against ur shifter to prevent that. in mine it is melted and urs probably is to. but if you take off the center consle and restuff ur inslation in there after looking at what i am tlaking about then you can cut down on ab\lot of the air flow comin through.
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I just went ahead and replaced everything. Now its like new!
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I may well have gotten the J set, then. There are 3 pieces to the 'unit' that came in the bag (my head's a little clearer at night - ignore that I didn't realize this this morning) But the top 2 were already together and the base was separate (I schnooked it all together when I threw it in.)

There was another piece in the print-out that the dealer gave me - I don't have it in front of me and I don't have a scanner. But it looked like a rectangular piece that is also intended to go in around the shifter somehow. I'll follow it up when I have time (in a week or two.) If we're gonna do this, we might as well be thorough.
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Originally posted by Amur_
I may well have gotten the J set, then. There are 3 pieces to the 'unit' that came in the bag (my head's a little clearer at night - ignore that I didn't realize this this morning) But the top 2 were already together and the base was separate (I schnooked it all together when I threw it in.)

There was another piece in the print-out that the dealer gave me - I don't have it in front of me and I don't have a scanner. But it looked like a rectangular piece that is also intended to go in around the shifter somehow. I'll follow it up when I have time (in a week or two.) If we're gonna do this, we might as well be thorough.
The base I got was a big square thing with 4 bolt holes, the other 2 peices fit together as one...Sounds like we got the same kit.. it worked like a chamo though..,

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The base I got was a big square thing with 4 bolt holes, the other 2 peices fit together as one...Sounds like we got the same kit.. it worked like a champ though..,



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