Anyone want to guess how much my dealer wants for a shift knob?
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Anyone want to guess how much my dealer wants for a shift ****?
$132.65. Damn dealer. So anyway, if anyone wants to sell me their shift **** send me an e-mail. Mine has a huge hole worn in the leather, and the remaining material is stringy and uncomfortable when I shift. Problem is, I don't really like any of the aftermarket ***** out there, but I'm not paying 132.65.
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www.corksport.com
Has the Mazdaspeed ones for $57. It screws on just like stock.
I think that is the best option, unless you like the Greddy for $35...it also screws on, but is not as nice as the leather Mazdaspeed one.
Anyone know any other screw on shift ***** for the FD?
Later,
Patrick
Has the Mazdaspeed ones for $57. It screws on just like stock.
I think that is the best option, unless you like the Greddy for $35...it also screws on, but is not as nice as the leather Mazdaspeed one.
Anyone know any other screw on shift ***** for the FD?
Later,
Patrick
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You spoiled the fun, I wanted to guess!
I'm not a big fan of aftermarket shift ***** either but Mazdaspeed and Momo both have really nice leather ones, the Mazdaspeed will install like stock.
My stock **** is starting to wear too and I think I'm gonna go with the Mazdaspeed later on.
I'm not a big fan of aftermarket shift ***** either but Mazdaspeed and Momo both have really nice leather ones, the Mazdaspeed will install like stock.
My stock **** is starting to wear too and I think I'm gonna go with the Mazdaspeed later on.
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Originally posted by pweizman
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Has the Mazdaspeed ones for $57. It screws on just like stock.
www.corksport.com
Has the Mazdaspeed ones for $57. It screws on just like stock.
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I have have the momo combat ****, which is infinitely better than the stock one. feels and looks so much better -
momo's site is http://www.momo.it/momoeng/set1.html
momo's site is http://www.momo.it/momoeng/set1.html
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STAY TUNED....
Everyone has the same problem, a stock shift **** that is worn out. With the pride that we take in our cars this is simply unacceptable. Tell me what you think of the design below. It is a race proven design that is both comfortable and quick to shift. It is made from a composite material with billet aluminum accents, it would never wear out like the stock unit.
I need some input from you on a couple of points.
1. Do you like the styling?
2. The logo on top could be either the 5 speed gear pattern or another logo such as the new Effini logo...what would your choice be?
3. The billet aluminum portion can be offered either as a satin or polished finish.
4. With enough interest the price could be just under $100, would you be interested?
I need some input from you on a couple of points.
1. Do you like the styling?
2. The logo on top could be either the 5 speed gear pattern or another logo such as the new Effini logo...what would your choice be?
3. The billet aluminum portion can be offered either as a satin or polished finish.
4. With enough interest the price could be just under $100, would you be interested?
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DarkSide: Sorry, I don't like the design. I prefer the stock-look.
I don't recommend the Mazdaspeed leather replacement that Corksport sells. It wears faster than the stock **** and its also a little larger. So far, I've gone through 2 stock ***** and the Mazdaspeed one. The carbon fiber version would be a better replacement over the leather since it shouldn't wear(one of my next shift ***** I'm considering)
I don't recommend the Mazdaspeed leather replacement that Corksport sells. It wears faster than the stock **** and its also a little larger. So far, I've gone through 2 stock ***** and the Mazdaspeed one. The carbon fiber version would be a better replacement over the leather since it shouldn't wear(one of my next shift ***** I'm considering)
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Jesus H Christ what kinda shifting do you do JspecFD?
Originally posted by JspecFD
So far, I've gone through 2 stock ***** and the Mazdaspeed one. The carbon fiber version would be a better replacement over the leather since it shouldn't wear(one of my next shift ***** I'm considering)
So far, I've gone through 2 stock ***** and the Mazdaspeed one. The carbon fiber version would be a better replacement over the leather since it shouldn't wear(one of my next shift ***** I'm considering)
**** man! What the hell are you doing, just sitting in your car 24/7 working the shifter?!?!?!?:p
Perhaps your G/F likes to take the FD on long EXTENDED rides?
Just kiddin man. Couldn't resist. Seriously though I've never heard of that kind of wear. I don't think I'll ever have to replace mine. Of course now that I've said that mine will probably rot completely away the next time I grab it.
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Darkside, i dont think the **** looks half bad, my only grip and reason i would not buy it like it is, is because the bottom of it. i dont like seeing the metal part if the leather just ended at the bottom like on a stock **** and flowed into teh boot instead of having a metal peice i would highly consider it since i am in the market now too. i called mazda last week and got a similar quote and couldnt restrain my laughter. let me know what you think dark side and what your plans are with these, scott
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Re: Anyone want to guess how much my dealer wants for a shift ****?
Originally posted by Struggly
$132.65. Damn dealer. So anyway, if anyone wants to sell me their shift **** send me an e-mail. Mine has a huge hole worn in the leather, and the remaining material is stringy and uncomfortable when I shift. Problem is, I don't really like any of the aftermarket ***** out there, but I'm not paying 132.65.
Clint Fralick
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$132.65. Damn dealer. So anyway, if anyone wants to sell me their shift **** send me an e-mail. Mine has a huge hole worn in the leather, and the remaining material is stringy and uncomfortable when I shift. Problem is, I don't really like any of the aftermarket ***** out there, but I'm not paying 132.65.
Clint Fralick
Struggly@hotmail.com
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Originally posted by rx7speed811
where is it on their site? i couldn't find it in interior/other.
where is it on their site? i couldn't find it in interior/other.
http://www.corksport.com/*****.html
Or go directly to the picture.
http://www.corksport.com/cgi-bin/tes...ack=*****.html
I don't think it is bad for $57.
Patrick
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I disagree...
Originally posted by cash money
oh man i hate those, they look like if you are shitting you gotta grab them like you are grabbing your wood, and if you tried to put your hand over it from the top it would it wouldn't feel as nice as the ones that fit right into your palm
oh man i hate those, they look like if you are shitting you gotta grab them like you are grabbing your wood, and if you tried to put your hand over it from the top it would it wouldn't feel as nice as the ones that fit right into your palm
The screw-on shift ***** are infinitely more stable, and I love the feel of the Mazdaspeed carbon pictured above. I'm shifting quicker and surer. Don't knock it 'til you've tried it .
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Has anyone tried the B & M short leather? I had the Mazdaspeed one...
It has a nice feel but was slightler fatter than stock...
The B & M one looks to be quite short as well... any comments. jc.
It has a nice feel but was slightler fatter than stock...
The B & M one looks to be quite short as well... any comments. jc.
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Originally posted by pweizman
3rd one down on this page:
http://www.corksport.com/*****.html
Or go directly to the picture.
http://www.corksport.com/cgi-bin/tes...ack=*****.html
I don't think it is bad for $57.
Patrick
3rd one down on this page:
http://www.corksport.com/*****.html
Or go directly to the picture.
http://www.corksport.com/cgi-bin/tes...ack=*****.html
I don't think it is bad for $57.
Patrick
the razo one is pretty nice. the one i build will probably be similar to that one.
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Like this better?
Nic,
Would you prefer one made totally out of billet aluminum like this satin finished example?
I'd like to get more input and then put up a poll.
Would you prefer one made totally out of billet aluminum like this satin finished example?
I'd like to get more input and then put up a poll.
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Personally I don't think anything can compete with the stock ****. It's just about the heaviest **** I've ever felt. This might sound weird but I think the heavier the **** is, the easier it is to shift. I also bought one of those Razo carbon fiber ***** and drove around with it. It was a little harder to shift, it was like there was a little drag in the shifter but once I put the stock **** back it was fine. GO figure.
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You guys ever have trouble with heat transfer through your shift ****? I had a MOMO Cobra Carbon, which is mostly metal. In the summer I could barely touch the thing until it cooled down. Now I've got the MOMO Shadow. It feels good in your hand (probably too big for some people's taste) and it has a wooden core, which is a two-edged sword. No heat transfer, but you can tell that it's got no weight to it. Hard to explain.
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The Mazdaspeed leather is a little fatter than the stock ****. And does not have the same weight as the stock ****. I do not think the Mazdaspeed leather has the same quality and feel as the stock ****.
That's why I went back to the stock ****.... jc.
That's why I went back to the stock ****.... jc.
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Originally posted by jackc
Has anyone tried the B & M short leather? I had the Mazdaspeed one...
It has a nice feel but was slightler fatter than stock...
The B & M one looks to be quite short as well... any comments. jc.
Has anyone tried the B & M short leather? I had the Mazdaspeed one...
It has a nice feel but was slightler fatter than stock...
The B & M one looks to be quite short as well... any comments. jc.
I have B&M short shifter, and I was looking at their *****. I just wonder if they screw on? I only want a **** that screws on...
Later,
Patrick
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A **** that will thread onto the shifter shaft is the only way to go, further more a nut that locks it into place vs. a little set screw that is easily overwhelmed by any spirted shifting is obviously a superior design. I've seen some of the carbon fiber ***** become stirpped out and unable to stay on the shaft resulting in problems like what happened to GoodfellaFD3S.
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$45
$37
Both are MOMO.
http://www.ltbmotorsports.com/catalog/catalog.html
I ordered from them before. They are really good.