Long enough to :csweeney: into reverse...

 

I start it, go inside to make sure I didn't forget anything for work, then go back out and make sure my windows are clear - if it's winter.

 

warm up, wats that

I just get in it and drive

but im in fl. where the car stays warm even if its been sitting for a month lol

 

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=100354.msg2007573#msg2007573

 

Good looking on the link

 

Long enough to turn my iPod on and plug it in.

 

I try and let the RPM's drop down to about 1k before I go.

 

Start the engine, back out of the garage, check the gauges and mirror adjustment, belt up, and go. Maybe 30 seconds, tops. Then I just drive gently until it's warm.

 

I pretty much start moving right away after i start it, but i drive gently until warm. try not to get over 2500 or 3k rpm

 

Start engine, floor the accelerator until the engine is bouncing off the rev limiter, depress clutch pedal, engage reverse, dump clutch while keeping accelerator depressed, depress clutch, engage 1st gear, dump clutch again, dont change into 2nd until the temp gauge is in the red zone. Also keep the ebrake on to get the rear brakes nice and warmed up.

 

[quote author=LG Paul link=topic=111517.msg2315003#msg2315003 date=1210812073]
Start engine, floor the accelerator until the engine is bouncing off the rev limiter, depress clutch pedal, engage reverse, dump clutch while keeping accelerator depressed, depress clutch, engage 1st gear, dump clutch again, dont change into 2nd until the temp gauge is in the red zone. Also keep the ebrake on to get the rear brakes nice and warmed up.
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And this is Mazda approved! :goodjob:

 

:rofl:

 

[quote author=LG Paul link=topic=111517.msg2315003#msg2315003 date=1210812073]
Start engine, floor the accelerator until the engine is bouncing off the rev limiter, depress clutch pedal, engage reverse, dump clutch while keeping accelerator depressed, depress clutch, engage 1st gear, dump clutch again, dont change into 2nd until the temp gauge is in the red zone. Also keep the ebrake on to get the rear brakes nice and warmed up.
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Thought I was one of the few to use this warm up technique. It's also recommended to spin the wheels until you're completely covered in white smoke to get them nice and sticky for go time. :bigsmile:

 

[quote author=SanDiegoMazda3 link=topic=111517.msg2315619#msg2315619 date=1210821434]
[quote author=LG Paul link=topic=111517.msg2315003#msg2315003 date=1210812073]
Start engine, floor the accelerator until the engine is bouncing off the rev limiter, depress clutch pedal, engage reverse, dump clutch while keeping accelerator depressed, depress clutch, engage 1st gear, dump clutch again, dont change into 2nd until the temp gauge is in the red zone. Also keep the ebrake on to get the rear brakes nice and warmed up.
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Thought I was one of the few to use this warm up technique. It's also recommended to spin the wheels until you're completely covered in white smoke to get them nice and sticky for go time. :bigsmile:
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Good point...I also forgot to mention that you shouldnt use the clutch to change gears when the engine is cold. Its bad for the clutch to be used when its not properly warmed up. Let those synchros do their thing!

 

I start it and my idle is around 200 or so the i let it drop to 1500 then im off