i just want some personal accounts of people who have short shift kits (either mazdatrix or mazdaspeed versions). like it? think it was useless? rattling issues? only reason is i need to get new shifter bushings so i thought might as well throw on a short shifter... thanks for any info!
~kyle

 

I havent got one but if you want to save some money theres an archive about using a miata short shifter.

 

i have the miata short shifter...it works good...had to grind 1/2 inch off the bottom but its smooth and only rattles when im low on tranny fluid (i have a small leak but we're replacing the seals when i do my clutch) its a big difference in feel though...when i first got it i went from 2nd to 5th fairly often...but once ur used to it its badass

 

i have a mazdatrix short throw and i like it

 

I <3 my miata shifter.

 

I have the Mazdatrix in my S4. It rattled severely when I first put it in. I've worked on it since and cured the rattle. I like the Mazdatrix shifter, plus it comes with a new set of fittings and bushings.

 

how did you stop the rattle??? didn't think it could be done...

 

i have the mazdaracing.com one and it doesnt rattle one bit. i love it.

 

It's only certain cars that have this problem. I think mazdatrix says one out of every three cars rattle.

 

When is Aaron Cake releasing his short throw shifter? Did he can the project or is he still working on it.

 

Like to know that too..but I got a Miata shortthrow..and it's Notchy.But I like the Click,Click.feel ..and Once you get it set-in right..It's a good shifter..and it is not that Expensive..(cheap guys..cheap....E-Bay,,lol...)

 

what year miata will fit 88 n/a rx7

 

I kinda like a slightly notchy feel on the shifter, too. Maybe its because the first stick I drove (89 mustang gt) was pretty notchy. As for Aarons shifter, Itll be ready whenever he gets it working perfectly. Could be soon, could be the end of the year. I'm willing to wait for a perfect design, though. Especially since my car sint even running. lol

 

what year miata

 

Isn't the point of the short-shifter to cure that super long 1st to 2nd throw ? I'm curious how well it helps.

 

My old stocker had 6th and 7th gears in it, it would just go into somewhere and feels like it was in gear, wtf, solved by new bushing, miata shifter and pistol grip shift ****

 

anyone seen the MK1 shifters for our cars on ebay? what about those?

 

I threw a Miata (mid 90's) short throw in my car and I love it. Took a little "massaging" to get it just right, but once I did, it worked out great. That and the weight of my Rx8 **** makes shifts quick and precise. Even my fiancee, who is only now learning to drive stick commented at how easy it was to find gears. And for around $50 shipped, you can't go wrong!

 

I've got the Mazdatrix shifter. It's noticeabley notchier and tougher to get into gear--especially downshifting. That being said, the 1st-2nd is much shorter and the 2nd-3rd is feels more precise. It's a bit annoying around town sometimes.

Mazda transmissions are just notchy as hell. A friend of mine has an FD with a B&M short shifter and it's shorter and notchier than the FC mazdatrix unit. It's actually pretty hard to get used to in that car.

I wish our cars were like my Mark 3 Supra. A short shifter for that car is a DIY job that costs $21. All you do is replace the bushings with stock Toyota bushings from one of their 80s T100 trucks and break off the top threaded part of the shift lever, then use a **** with set screws (or JB weld the stock one on there). This $21 shifter I have on my Mark 3 Supra is actually much nicer than my what, $150 Mazdatrix shifter. It's way less notchy, easier to get into gear, and just as short and precise.

 

I have always used the mazdatrix shortshifter and I love them....

 

well then again i do have the one out of 3 that rattles and once i pulled the shifter out of the transmission had to helicoil the bolt holes

 

C's and Mazdaspeed is what I've used and love them. I believe C's makes the shifter for Mazdaspeed. How different are the 3rd gen shifters. Anyone ever compared?