New RX-8 Shift knob and boot (pics)
03-10-05, 07:40 PM
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New RX-8 Shift **** and boot (pics)
Well, after 65000 miles, the FD's shift **** and boot were pretty worn down. I bought an RX-8 5-speed shift **** from www.rx7.com and a genuine leather shift boot from www.redlinegoods.com. They are both great quality and with some work, fit very nicely. The leather quality is top-notch and the **** is of course top-notch because it's OEM Mazda.
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Last edited by littlemilla3; 03-10-05 at 07:43 PM.
03-10-05, 07:57 PM
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To be honest I haven't really looked much, but how do you get an Rx-8 shift know with a five speed pattern on it? Do you have to take it apart and do it yourself?
03-10-05, 08:05 PM
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03-10-05, 11:13 PM
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It isn't the light up one. This one if $100 vs. about $200 for the light up one. I didn't feel like spending twice as much so it could light up.
The reason it looks so high is because of the angle and closeness of the picture. It is pretty much in the exact same position as the OE one.
The reason it looks so high is because of the angle and closeness of the picture. It is pretty much in the exact same position as the OE one.
03-10-05, 11:36 PM
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Try visiting the rx8club.com.
The fourm member there sold his "almost brand new rx8 ****" for $40 shipped. It does sit little higher than the stock ****, but it's great.
The fourm member there sold his "almost brand new rx8 ****" for $40 shipped. It does sit little higher than the stock ****, but it's great.
03-11-05, 08:09 AM
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hey littlemillia... I have the same **** too. Looking good...
Question though. What did you use to bring the leather boot up? The RX8 **** sits higher, so there would be exposed shifter metal between the **** and the boot. I used an old-fashioned nut so that the boot would sit higher and cover up that space. I need to do something to make it sit snug in there though. It tends to move. What did you use? Matter of fact, what did everyone else with a **** do to fix the boot gap problem?
Question though. What did you use to bring the leather boot up? The RX8 **** sits higher, so there would be exposed shifter metal between the **** and the boot. I used an old-fashioned nut so that the boot would sit higher and cover up that space. I need to do something to make it sit snug in there though. It tends to move. What did you use? Matter of fact, what did everyone else with a **** do to fix the boot gap problem?
03-11-05, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by darkphantom
koo 
all i want is that warning beeping system that tells you to change gears. (dont got one!)
all i want is that warning beeping system that tells you to change gears. (dont got one!)FD's have that stock.. and it's not part of the shift ****.
03-11-05, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by cloead
FD's have that stock.. and it's not part of the shift ****.
03-11-05, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by RX 4 Speed
hey littlemillia... I have the same **** too. Looking good...
Question though. What did you use to bring the leather boot up? The RX8 **** sits higher, so there would be exposed shifter metal between the **** and the boot. I used an old-fashioned nut so that the boot would sit higher and cover up that space. I need to do something to make it sit snug in there though. It tends to move. What did you use? Matter of fact, what did everyone else with a **** do to fix the boot gap problem?
Question though. What did you use to bring the leather boot up? The RX8 **** sits higher, so there would be exposed shifter metal between the **** and the boot. I used an old-fashioned nut so that the boot would sit higher and cover up that space. I need to do something to make it sit snug in there though. It tends to move. What did you use? Matter of fact, what did everyone else with a **** do to fix the boot gap problem?
Nice shifter console...looks like there is not a scratch on it. Oh, and nice shift **** by the way, hehe
So how does the rx8 shifter feel comapred to our stock FD one?
03-11-05, 08:32 PM
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i like the way the rx8 **** looks but dont care for the feel at all. the v (apex) at the bottom seems to cut into my palm - just slight - but annoying.
I just put in a round leather razo **** that feels awesome.
I just put in a round leather razo **** that feels awesome.
05-03-05, 05:06 PM
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i have one for sale, theres a tiny scratch on it, but i have only had it on my car for less than 10 mins. i am selling for 60 obo with shipping. any takers?
PM me your email addy for pics, or any interest. thanks.
PM me your email addy for pics, or any interest. thanks.
