Phantomhp

Well,

Got it install a few weeks ago and all works perfect. Only problem right now is the shift **** that came with it is metal and gets extremely hot and I am not much for the design.

Anybody happen to know of any good ***** to fit the miata shifter?

Mike

MazdaTed

I like the stock ****, theres one on ebay right now, I think its like $10.

here

Heres a few momo *****

***** from miatamania

SureShot

I went back to the stock **** after installing a short throw shifter.
My prior old school wood ball was cool, but didn't have enough weight.

RealityX7

phantom, does your shifter require excessive force to get into gear? I also have a miata short shifter and its much harder to shift over stock.

Phantomhp

Well, at first the shifter was extremely tight and I wasn't sure wether I even wanted it or not but over the past few weeks it has either loosened up or I have got used to it lol.

Either way now it seems easier to shift through.

Mike

2713ddddavid

iTrader: (1)

I have the Miata short shifter and yes it does require extra ***** to shift. Not much more though. I`m using the stock S5 ****!!!

Phantomhp

Is the S5 a direct fit onto the Miata shifter?

I know the S4 is to big.

Mike

too many 7's

iTrader: (5)

did you sand the small plastic cup that the bottom of the shifter goes in it may
free it up some more. I have heard that this is supposed to be done durring
install of the miata short throw anyways

2713ddddavid

iTrader: (1)

Yes the S5 is an EXACT fit to the Miata shifter

BTW my shifter was pretty tight at first. I took out one of the spring washers that sits on the bushings(and left it out)and put a little grease on all the moving surfaces in and around the bushings. Mine did finally loosen up after a wearing in period!!!

Phantomhp

Yeah, I did the same as above.

I removed that spring washer as well and just used plenty of lube and so far so good.

Mike

my-sons rx7

Any idea what shifter **** will fit on the miata short shifter first part of the two peice shifter the one with the big threads. I search but could not find. Thinks BTW i had to grind down some of the ball were the plastic bushing go's on i took of about a 1/16" of the bottom and it shifts alot easer.

blackfcTII

Wait wait wait, not trying to jack the thread but does a miata short shifter fit a FC. If so what years of miata. Sorry.

Phantomhp

Yeah, they do fit.

Here is the type on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda...QQcmdZViewItem

Here is a write up on install as well:
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=miata

With an S5 the stock shift **** fits as well. A plus unlike my S4.

Mike