Is the shifter supposed to feel like this?
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Is the shifter supposed to feel like this?
I was busy trying to unflood the car last night, and this being my first time in a rx7, the shifter felt very funny. Its been a good 3 years since I've used the stock shifter in any car, but this one just felt loose. I couldnt get the car started most likely because its out of gas Thanks for the input.
Oh, and you people that think I am ******* on the rx7, I'm not, but some people on here are just over exaggerating their ability. Thanks for any input on the shifter.
Oh, and you people that think I am ******* on the rx7, I'm not, but some people on here are just over exaggerating their ability. Thanks for any input on the shifter.
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SHift bushing are bad. The shifter should fell tight and have very little play or wiggle. You will need to order both of these.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/getprice.as...m=17-4810-8AF1
http://www.mazdatrix.com/getprice.as...m=17-4810-8AF1
Here is a how to on how to install them.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/faq/shiftbsh.htm
http://www.mazdatrix.com/getprice.as...m=17-4810-8AF1
http://www.mazdatrix.com/getprice.as...m=17-4810-8AF1
Here is a how to on how to install them.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/faq/shiftbsh.htm
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how many miles are on the car? it's most likely that the bushings have worn out on the shifter. they are easily replaced and make the shift feel like new. replacement bushings can be picked up from most parts suppliers. and Mazdatrix has a good write up about installing the replacements.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/faq/shiftbsh.htm
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http://www.mazdatrix.com/faq/shiftbsh.htm
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If you leftt out the sarcasm out of your posts, you might get better responses.
Plus there is a feature for NOOBS and experience forum users alike in thw upper right hand corner....called
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a search of loose AND shifter yields 77 Thread results.
Plus there is a feature for NOOBS and experience forum users alike in thw upper right hand corner....called
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a search of loose AND shifter yields 77 Thread results.
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140k Miles are on the car. Anything ELSE I need to replace while I am at it? I am going to order some stuff from vic british anyway. Thanks.
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Dude, banzai, why have you been doggin on everyone? You seem to have this superiority complex or smoething? The asked a legit question, and he got 2 legit answers. Just because he is new around here, does not mean you can dog on him!! Ever tried using the "Search" option? Kinda hard to find stuff when you have to shuffle through 6 pages of posts!! Have a good day!!
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Not only that, I didnt know it was a common problem, thought maybe it was supposed to be like this, I'm glad its not LOL. You think its safe to drive with it like this as well?
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Not ******* on everyone, Just got tired of Abecx's mustang thread. If he spent more time reading and less time running off at the mouth (IMHO) he would learn more.
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Re: Is the shifter supposed to feel like this?
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Oh, and you people that think I am ******* on the rx7, I'm not, but some people on here are just over exaggerating their ability. Thanks for any input on the shifter.
Oh, and you people that think I am ******* on the rx7, I'm not, but some people on here are just over exaggerating their ability. Thanks for any input on the shifter.
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It is safe to drive, just a PITA!, make sure you clean the sludge out of the shifter housing!. Don't worry you will not contaminate the gearbox lube doing this. and while you are at it, change the gear box lube. Buy 2 qts Redline MTL or Neolube
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Me running off at the mouth? You guys claiming your n/a cars can beat a stock mustang 5.0 is ludicrous, thats like a civic going to a ls1 site and claiming he kills them as well.
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Originally posted by AbecX
Me running off at the mouth? You guys claiming your n/a cars can beat a stock mustang 5.0 is ludicrous, thats like a civic going to a ls1 site and claiming he kills them as well.
Me running off at the mouth? You guys claiming your n/a cars can beat a stock mustang 5.0 is ludicrous, thats like a civic going to a ls1 site and claiming he kills them as well.
I remember one time someone asked if they could beat a mid 90s maxima in their 87 NA and I told them no, everyone said i was stupid and that an NA rx7 would walk a mid 90s maxima! HA! and we were talking stock for stock. at any rate, my GF at the time had a 95 maxima and I had an 88 GXL....needless to say, the maxima not only beat the rx7, it SPANKED it. I love these cars, but in NA form, they arent very fast unless heavily modified. now my turbo II on the other hand...
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Sure, a N/A will smoke a mustang (90% of the time) on a Autocross course. That is what the REX is designed for, In my opinion. If I'm going to go drag racing I wouldn't do it with a REX or a 5.0.
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Originally posted by banzaitoyota
Sure, a N/A will smoke a mustang (90% of the time) on a Autocross course.
Sure, a N/A will smoke a mustang (90% of the time) on a Autocross course.
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yeah, but when people say "my car beat a ....." nine times out of ten, they are talking redlight racing or interstate. autocrossing is a lot more driver based than just all out acceleration. it could go either way when referring to actual organized racing.
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Also look into getting new inner shift boots. Those tend to get all gross and need to be replaced.
Why does everyone think N/As are so slow and GT's are so fast? I have never had one beat me on the street.....
Why does everyone think N/As are so slow and GT's are so fast? I have never had one beat me on the street.....
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Originally posted by rico05
Why does everyone think N/As are so slow and GT's are so fast? I have never had one beat me on the street.....
Why does everyone think N/As are so slow and GT's are so fast? I have never had one beat me on the street.....
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Originally posted by BoostedRotors
there are NAs running well into the 14s....and a stock GT running 13.5?
there are NAs running well into the 14s....and a stock GT running 13.5?
Oh, and there is 302 based mustangs running in the 7's and 8's
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remember last night when you were saying that a v6 mustang that runs a 17.5 in the quarter, and pushes like a boat around corners would spank a n/a 7, lol that was some funny sheeit.
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Originally posted by rxspd
remember last night when you were saying that a v6 mustang that runs a 17.5 in the quarter
remember last night when you were saying that a v6 mustang that runs a 17.5 in the quarter
and pushes like a boat around corners would spank a n/a 7, lol that was some funny sheeit.