Mechanic

Hey, I was looking at the higgi's short shifter and notice on the piviot ball of the shifter, it doesn't use a plastic like insert, is this better for a shifter as it is one less thing to wear out, or.... would it be bad due to it having less cushioning, leading to vibrations and rattles?

just... wondering...

deciding between c's / higgi and miata... not really worried about $$$ just want 100% quality.

mazdatrix isnt listed due to enough people saying c's is better.

Fault Bucket

I have a Miata shifter on the way. I figured that for forty bucks I can't really go wrong...if I don't like it I'll resell on eBay and not be out much.

-chris

88turbotime

Well the stock shifter does not have the plastic insert, and it doesnt rattle. The miata one i have does have a plastic insert and it rattles a little. I have heard that even the really expensive ones rattle sometimes.

Mechanic

so should i give higgis a buck 30

jm93rx7

iTrader: (7)

I just put a miata one in about 2 weeks and now that its loosened up a little it was worth the 40 dollars

Sideways7

iTrader: (7)

Actually the rattling is car-dependant(or probably tranny dependant) You can put multiple types of shifter in a car and have them all rattle, but the exact same shifters in another car wont rattle. There are details on the maztrix site.
I'm personally waiting until aaroncake comes out with his short shifter. Hopefully it will be relatively soon.

88turbotime

^correct.

And i think the problem with the shifter being too tight is that it scrapes on the bottom. If you make some spacers or even just some washers it may make it better. Thats what i had to do to mine, and it is soo nice now.

Mechanic

Does anyone know how much do c's shifters usually go for?

I saw someone selling it brand new in box for 210 shipped.

riverzendz

The prices vary if/when you find them.

ProjectRESuperG

If you get a C's, make sure you get the S5 one, this way, you'll have more shift **** options. I learned this the hard way, I have a S4 one, lousy shift **** selection.

Most C's go for around $250, so $210 shipped is a pretty decent deal.

Yeah, when is Aaron's going to come out? I would really like to get one.