Short Throw Shifter
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Short Throw Shifter
Looking to get a short throw for my vert before spring. I really dont feel like spending upwards of $200 for a shifter but dont want one that is $16 dollars and will break first time i rip on it. I have seen various ones on ebay and then did some searching on here and some were satisfied others werent. Now i would like to know which shifter you used from ebay and why you did or didnt like it. I also found one that includes a chrome shift ball and claims to have a lifetime warranty
Miata shifters just arent for me either before you suggest them.
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Before you spend big bux on a short shifter, read this link regarding short shifter rattles. The rattling seems to be related the the individual car, not the shifter. If your car rattles, you will not like a short shifter.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/shiftrat.htm
I have a 'c's shortshifter in my 90 vert. I love the short precise throw. Snic-snic is the sound and feel it makes. It is very sweet in operation...BUT it buzzes, rattles and generally drives me out of my mind. I tend to drive around one handed holding my shifter so it doesn't rattle. Not cool.
I just redid my clutch. I very nearly installed the original shifter just to stop it from bugging the ever-loving-crap out of me. I still may.
And yes, I have replaced my bushings and boots; yes, my oil level in the shift tower is above the ball; yes my locking spring is good; tranny is just the one out of three that rattles.
Maybe it won't rattle in my TII when I get it back on the road.
http://www.mazdatrix.com/shiftrat.htm
I have a 'c's shortshifter in my 90 vert. I love the short precise throw. Snic-snic is the sound and feel it makes. It is very sweet in operation...BUT it buzzes, rattles and generally drives me out of my mind. I tend to drive around one handed holding my shifter so it doesn't rattle. Not cool.
I just redid my clutch. I very nearly installed the original shifter just to stop it from bugging the ever-loving-crap out of me. I still may.
And yes, I have replaced my bushings and boots; yes, my oil level in the shift tower is above the ball; yes my locking spring is good; tranny is just the one out of three that rattles.
Maybe it won't rattle in my TII when I get it back on the road.
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oddly enough my stock shifter rattles but thats because of the bushings. Im not worried about the rattle anyways. I can deal with it plus thats why i have amps in my car
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I did mine the cheap way, as with everything I do....
I just separated the stock 2-piece shifter. Used a screwdriver, dug out the rubber, welded on a bolt to the top, and screwed on an Rx8 shift ****. Only bad thing is that it's a 6speed ****. If only I could find a 5 speed sticker to cover it, I'd be happy.
I just separated the stock 2-piece shifter. Used a screwdriver, dug out the rubber, welded on a bolt to the top, and screwed on an Rx8 shift ****. Only bad thing is that it's a 6speed ****. If only I could find a 5 speed sticker to cover it, I'd be happy.
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i did end up with a mazdatrix short throw shifter. Didnt rattle for a while with the used bushing i got with it being it was used. Im gonna toss in some new bushing though. As with everyone else its only within about 400rpm
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yea i got the Mazdatrix short throw on ebay for $100 shipped and it looked almost new. I also think my shifter rattle is partly due to running solid motor mounts.
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I did mine the cheap way, as with everything I do....
I just separated the stock 2-piece shifter. Used a screwdriver, dug out the rubber, welded on a bolt to the top, and screwed on an Rx8 shift ****. Only bad thing is that it's a 6speed ****. If only I could find a 5 speed sticker to cover it, I'd be happy.
I just separated the stock 2-piece shifter. Used a screwdriver, dug out the rubber, welded on a bolt to the top, and screwed on an Rx8 shift ****. Only bad thing is that it's a 6speed ****. If only I could find a 5 speed sticker to cover it, I'd be happy.
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exactly my point. Its not like its a big deal as long as you use new bushings and gaskets and change the fluid in the shifter case. Most likely no one will ever see it anyways
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