PISTONS

iTrader: (9)

I have a Mazdatrix short shifter installed on my car. The problem I am having with the shifter is it turns/spins in both directions by about 20%. I am unsure what is worn out or broken. Any info would be helpfull thanks in advance.

TwinTurboSC

iTrader: (2)

Not to hijack, but my stock shifter does this too!

Sounds like whatever it is we both have the same problem.

rlee429

iTrader: (25)

The threads on the shift **** could have been stripped cause it to spin freely

TwinTurboSC

iTrader: (2)

Can't speak for OP, but in my case this is not the case. I have an aftermarket shiftknob securely bolted on there. The actual "lever" or whatever literally spins left and right.

XLR8

iTrader: (52)

Remove & inspect the shifter & bushings. If the bushings are worn, replace.

PISTONS

iTrader: (9)

Yes my shifter **** is also very secure on there. Now when you say bushing are you talking about these bushing http://www.rx7.com/store/rx7/fdshiftrepair.html and if so would it be the T style bushing?

Mahjik

iTrader: (1)

Check both bushings. RX7.com sells the nylon versions; Mazdatrix has an aluminum one as well:

http://www.mazdatrix.com/g4.htm