Unseen24-7

I was reading this short shifter writup in the archives...

https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-gen-archive-72/miata-short-throw-shifter-writeup-445801/

and the link to the ebay auction of the shifter used is no longer available. I would just like to know what shifter was used for this conversion.

djmtsu

iTrader: (3)

Doesn't really matter. I think mine was for a first gen Miata. Just make sure it is a short throw shifter, not a 'short' shifter.

Also, since your car is an S4, you will need a new shift ****. Any S5 and up RX-7 or Miata shift **** will work. I am using a 5spd RX-8 ****.

Unseen24-7

how much is the RX-8 **** from mazda?

maybee

i have the stock titanium shift **** from a new STI it fit right on and it looks pretty good.

wiL87

ehh, while this is up here, S5 drivers that did this conversion, did you notice much of a difference? I'm really thinking about going back to stock because of the rattling, how hard it is (though i've gotten used to it), and just because. opinions please!!

djmtsu

iTrader: (3)

Mine doesn't rattle at all, never has. Usually that is a trans issue (per Mazdatrix). Every car is different.

The RX-8 shift **** I bought came from rx7.com

You can't buy the 5-spd **** at the dealer in the U.S. I think. (only 6-spd)

wiL87

the rattling is one thing (i've did a little reading on the issue and know it's the tranny)
but is the shift really that much shorter than the stock s5 shifter?

djmtsu

iTrader: (3)

Mine is quite a bit shorter. Just a quick flick of the wrist. I can definitely tell, especially when I drive an FC without one.

~overdose~

yeah it does shorten the trow a fair bit but i was told the miata one sit a little higher than the s4 shifter i dunno about S5

djmtsu

iTrader: (3)

My Miata short throw shifter with the RX-8 **** sits at nearly the same level as the stock S5 shifter and ****. This is perfect for me since I hate little nub shifters that are hard to grasp. Also with the taller shifter the leverage is perfect for quick short throws.