Pulled out of my driveway on my way to work and shifted to 2nd and snapped off the lower portion of my gear shift selector. Coasted to a stop in a neighbors driveway and then towed it home the next morning.
Opened it up and found what I knew had busted, bad weld.
I purchased this short throw selector and pivot adapter from a forum member about 4 years ago, I thought is was drilled and then welded in place....found out it was butt welded, badly at that, cleaned it up, put a camfered edge on it and then welded it right. With the some grinding to shape it into a nice cone for clearance this puppy ain't gonna ever break again.
Total time from removal to test drive, 45min.
Works great now, glad it didn't happen at a drift event!

 

congrats on getting it back together in such a fast time .

 

Should've just got the $14.99 miata ebay short shiter. mince has been in 2 FB's and FC without fail!

 

Adrian, I like buying crap and having it break so I can fix it and make it better!

Enjoy those Nitto's! Oh and next time leave the gear oil pan some place other then in front of the main entrance door to my shop dude, I stepped in it when I went out there after you left. I hate the smell of rearend oil.