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Product Release – CORKSPORT Adjustable Aluminum Shift Knob

At CorkSport we value innovation. We’ve got dozens of products that are unique on the market. Our Blow-off valve is being patented. How do you innovate a shift knob? That’s a tough one but we found a way!

Are you ready for one of the first shiftknobs that you can adjust?  At its lightest, weighing in at 175 grams, and adjustable up to 320 grams, you will be able to tailor your shift weight to your driving style.

CorkSport Adjustable Weight Aluminum Shift Knob

To really feel your shifts, adjust the weight to the lighter side, as low as 175 grams and feel the intricate shift points as you flow through the gears. For those that like heavy knobs, you can max it out to 320 grams, giving you smoother shifts that easily falling into gear as you shift up and down through the gears.

CorkSport Adjustable Weighted Shift Knob

For example the first generation Mazdaspeed 3 (2007-2009) OEM shiftknob weighs in at 260 grams and the 2nd generation Mazdaspeed 3 (2010-2013) weighs in at 280 grams. You can find that sweet spot above or below that OEM weight to customize your driving style.

After you find that ideal and magical weight, installation will take about a minute as you screw on the knob. There are no set screws or adapters, it will screw straight on the OEM shaft as they were designed specifically for your Mazda vehicle. CAD designed and manufactured out of a durable deep blue or sleek black aluminium for a long life and incredible feel.

Order your CorkSport Adjustable Shift Knob Today

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Product Release: CorkSport Shifter Bushing Set

CorkSport Shifter Bushing Set
2014-2018 Mazda 3 / 2014 + Mazda 6 / 2013 + Mazda CX-5

3rd Gen Mazda 3 Shifter base bushings
The new CORKSPORT 3rd Gen Mazda 3 shifter bushing set is CAD designed and machined for exacting fitment and are made from billet aluminum and anodized black for a long lasting durable finish.

Over time, shifting gears can cause the soft rubber bushings found at the anchor point of your shifter assembly to deteriorate and fall apart.

The factory OEM bushings are made out of a soft rubber giving you soft and sloppy shifts. The CorkSport shifter bushing set will give you solid shifts and a firm responsiveness.

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Designed for easy fitment on the 2014 Mazda 3, 2014+Mazda 6 and 2013+ CX-5 with manual transmissions.

Order the CORKSPORT shifter bushing set here.

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Mazdaspeed EPIC NATOR MEAT 2014 – Spencer’s Review and Wrap Up

Oh, the wonders of the East Coast. Potholes, 80mph in a 55 zone, Toll Roads and EZ Pass, humidity and some of the greatest people you will ever meet!

Kim, Brydon and I had the wonderful, nay, EPIC, opportunity this year to attend the EPIC NATOR MEAT put on by a few members from mazdaspeedforums.org . Sadly we had only a day and a half to hang out with hundreds of people, watch some drag racing, and join everyone for a Dyno Day. This is one of the greatest events you can attend and has arguably the most knowledgeable people currently driving Mazdas all in one place. Not only did we get to see 500+ horsepower speeds at the event, but we got to witness some of the cleanest looking, most original, most unique and even the world’s fastest Mazdaspeed 3, all in one place.

Here are some of my Highlights.

  • Hanging out till 3 am in the parking lot and back patio of the hotel and learning more than I ever thought possible about Mazdaspeed’s, among other things…
  • Rolling from Philadelphia to the Dyno Day and running into a crew of 6 or so Mazdaspeed’s who had no idea who we were in our weak little Honda rental.
  • Eating some Killer food at Buca di Beppo and hearing so much passion and love of cars during the conversation.
  • Finally getting to meet so many people that I’ve had such wonderful conversations with on the phone, through email, through PM, or in threads.
  • Getting out of the Northwest rain and finally getting some Sunshine!

Some of the Worst Parts

  • Arriving at 8 am to the Dyno Day after a red-eye flight leaving at 6 pm the night before with a layover in Phoenix. Ugh.
  • Not having my own 2009 Mazdaspeed 3 that got left back in Washington.
  • Having to leave around 1:30 on Sunday.
  • Not bringing shorts, the weather was beautiful.
  • Accidentally buying bottled water that was far too expensive at one of those incredibly terrible and yet wonderful, quick stops in the middle of the highway. The place was a zoo and WAY to expensive.
  • Walking into the wrong room at midnight.

Time for Drag Racing

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Kim at the Drag Day doing some Social Media Updates

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The World’s Fastest  MS3 and Crew Getting Prepared for the Drag Day

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Mazda’s only for Dinner at Buca di Beppo

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Some of the Lovely People at the Dyno Day

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Halfway through the Dyno Day, Check out those Numbers!

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Flame Shooter

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The Unexpected Mazdaspeed Crew we caught Rolling to ENM

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Thanks for everything.

-Spencer@CorkSport

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Wish List – Anything Mazda You Ever Wanted

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If you could get any part that you have ever wanted what would you ask for? There is a good chance that your dream accessories or features haven’t been developed yet and you are just waiting for that moment when someone releases it. So, if you could ask engineers to make anything for your car, what would it be?

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Bigger turbos for the Mazdaspeed? Turbo Kits for the Mazda 3?

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Let your mind wander and think of some wild creative ideas. With the latest technologies available, its not too hard to try and stretch past our current  capabilities.

So what would you want?  Heads Up Display (HUD), upgraded fuel  injectors,  new style front bumper kit or maybe something in carbon fiber?

Nothing is too far fetched. Want to turn you Mazdaspeed 3 into an RV so you can go camping? How about a bolt on submarine car conversion? Or maybe just a new Intake Manifold.

Can you come up with three wishes? Leave us your wishes here -> (Click Here – Facebook Post)

 

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Product Release – CorkSport Mazdaspeed 3 Aluminum Radiator

The factory radiator core sits at a mere 13 mm wide doing its best while struggling to keep your coolant cool.

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The CorkSport Mazda 3 Aluminum Radiator is here to stand up to the street and track driving use with our 100% all aluminum radiator. Standing at over two times thicker than the OEM radiator you can be confident that it will provide you excellent cooling for your Mazda 3 on and off the track.

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The CorkSport Mazdaspeed 3 aluminum radiator will fit all 2010-2013 Mazdaspeed 3, Mazda 3 2.5 and 2.0 models except SkyActiv models. Fitment and installation are easy if you are handy with some tools.