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Old 07-25-21, 11:06 PM
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Question Help identifying shift **** please

Tried searching and googling, but couldn't figure out which shift **** this was. Really like the design.



Have narrowed down the shift **** I want to either the one above or one of these:




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Greddy
mazdaspeed (maybe)
Rx8

In that order
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Originally Posted by cr-rex
Greddy
mazdaspeed (maybe)
Rx8

In that order
sorry I knew the names of the latter two, yes it’s a mazda speed. Thanks for identifying the first one, going to give it a go and look for one!
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Those Greddy ***** were super common back in the day, don't know if they are available new.

FYI, aluminum shift ***** look and feel good until they bake in the sun. They can get SCARY hot.

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You can still get the GReddy one on eBay or YJA, but very expensive.

The 5-Spd RX-8 **** is hard to find as they are not available in the US, I imported a batch few years back and they were sold out very quickly. I do have 1 left, been sitting on my desk for years, it has some chrome peeling so I never bother to list it, hit me up if you are interested.
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FYI there's a guy that sells a chrome cover on Ebay for the RX-8 shift *****. It just glues on. I've installed it on my RX-8 and on a friend's car and it's fantastic - perfect fit and has held up with no problems. Best part is I think it's like $8 or something VERY reasonable.

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Originally Posted by ZE Power MX6
You can still get the GReddy one on eBay or YJA, but very expensive.

The 5-Spd RX-8 **** is hard to find as they are not available in the US, I imported a batch few years back and they were sold out very quickly. I do have 1 left, been sitting on my desk for years, it has some chrome peeling so I never bother to list it, hit me up if you are interested.
May be interested, please message me pics and a price

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FYI there's a guy that sells a chrome cover on Ebay for the RX-8 shift *****. It just glues on. I've installed it on my RX-8 and on a friend's car and it's fantastic - perfect fit and has held up with no problems. Best part is I think it's like $8 or something VERY reasonable.

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I tried to find this but couldn’t. Do you have a link? Also thank you for the heads up on the all metal shift **** issues. It gets hot here so I’ll avoid the Greddy.
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Originally Posted by Jatt
May be interested, please message me pics and a price


I tried to find this but couldn’t. Do you have a link? Also thank you for the heads up on the all metal shift **** issues. It gets hot here so I’ll avoid the Greddy.
Here's a link for it: https://www.ebay.com/itm/402619298572

I did the same with my RX-8 shift **** as it had a big dent in it when I bought it. Looks perfect now. Recommend using a different type of glue though, as I find super glue hard to clean off if it gets on anything.
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Originally Posted by SuphaG
Here's a link for it: https://www.ebay.com/itm/402619298572

I did the same with my RX-8 shift **** as it had a big dent in it when I bought it. Looks perfect now. Recommend using a different type of glue though, as I find super glue hard to clean off if it gets on anything.
Thank you!
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Of course the North American version of the RX8 **** is a six speed. Looks essentially the same. Looks like you could just blot out he "6" somehow and you would have a 5 speed ****. Considering asking price on ebay for the five speed is C$350........

They are very nicely weighted *****.. I picked one up (6 speed) from the local wrecker for C$25. Think I will go back for more.

Now if you find a lighted version of the 5 speed, you'd be golden.
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I bought a CF mazda speed **** of ebay a few weeks back. Unfortunately the CF sorrounding the alloy handle was loose and it buzzed badly when driving. The CF warms up nicely to the touch. In any event I was able to return it.
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Originally Posted by Jatt
May be interested, please message me pics and a price
I'll get you a picture later today.

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Now if you find a lighted version of the 5 speed, you'd be golden.
This bad boy?

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I have a the un-lighted version but would love to have one of those.

I also like to switch ***** up occasionally between the RX8, Spirit R and a hard MS…just for the change.
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Originally Posted by Redbul
I bought a CF mazda speed **** of ebay a few weeks back. Unfortunately the CF sorrounding the alloy handle was loose and it buzzed badly when driving. The CF warms up nicely to the touch. In any event I was able to return it.
that’s unfortunate. I hate dealing with returns so will avoid that. Thanks for sharing

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I'll get you a picture later today.



This bad boy?
thanks also is it the lightened version for the one you have for sale?
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Jatt The first one could be Greddy or even Top Secret. My buddy has the Top Secret long style on his MR-S. I'm not sure who actually makes those shift ***** but it seems like a lot of different companies use that design and rebrand them as their own by changing the coin with the shift pattern on it.

https://www.nengun.com/top-secret/shift-****
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Top one is a Trust/Greddy Grex ****. They're selling for like $300 on eBay now a days.

I made a copy of it out of Delrin, so I didn't have to deal with a hot shift **** in the summer. I think I still have extras if you're interested in a cheaper option :p
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I got my like-new unlit 6 speed RX-8 **** off of the 8 club for like 30 bucks. I don't know how bad you want a lit shiftknob or how much the 5 or 6 speed pattern messes with your head, but you can get an OEM RX-8 one for pretty cheap.
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Recaro SR Speed
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You got lucky. At this point finding used shift ***** that are in good shape can be tricky - actually, finding a lot of used RX-8 parts is getting harder as they are all just having their cats removed and crushed.

They are available new but they are pricey, like $250 or so. The ones that show the 5-speed shift patterns are hard to find, don't know if they are available new, and the 5-speed illuminated ones are impossible.

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Few years back you can get the 6-Spd version in like new condition fairly easy, I actually ran them on my MX-6s for years and a short period on the 7.

Originally Posted by Jatt
thanks also is it the lightened version for the one you have for sale?
The extra one I have is just the regular unlighted version, but it is 5-Spd. I’ll get you a picture when I get home tonight, it has a little chrome peeling and little wear on the top edge of the leather.
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Originally Posted by StaticX27
Top one is a Trust/Greddy Grex ****. They're selling for like $300 on eBay now a days.

I made a copy of it out of Delrin, so I didn't have to deal with a hot shift **** in the summer. I think I still have extras if you're interested in a cheaper option :p
Not too sure, could you share pics please

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Recaro SR Speed
Some guy on IG made a rosewood Miata style shift **** for his FD. I like it but doesn’t fit the FD imo

Originally Posted by DaleClark
You got lucky. At this point finding used shift ***** that are in good shape can be tricky - actually, finding a lot of used RX-8 parts is getting harder as they are all just having their cats removed and crushed.

They are available new but they are pricey, like $250 or so. The ones that show the 5-speed shift patterns are hard to find, don't know if they are available new, and the 5-speed illuminated ones are impossible.

Dale
illuminuated ones 😮 would love to see pics

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Looks amazing! I am sure there are some DIY methods to do this

Originally Posted by ZE Power MX6
Few years back you can get the 6-Spd version in like new condition fairly easy, I actually ran them on my MX-6s for years and a short period on the 7.



The extra one I have is just the regular unlighted version, but it is 5-Spd. I’ll get you a picture when I get home tonight, it has a little chrome peeling and little wear on the top edge of the leather.
sounds good!

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My goal is a Bizenyaki shift ****.


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Continuing theme

Remember the Luce Coupe?




Cosmo Sport



Rx3




Cosmo Sport

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Originally Posted by Redbul
My goal is a Bizenyaki shift ****.

I'm going to one up you and strive for this root over rock ancient Maple bonsai in a fine antique Chinese pot as a shift **** for my FD
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