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Old 06-03-11, 12:40 PM
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OEM shift **** options
Hey guys, the leather on my oem shift **** is completely worn. Just wanted to know whats the best Oem shift **** that will fit. I dont really like aftermarket shift ***** as they tend to get too hot or cold during the summer/winter months. So after a trip to the junk yard, i just picked up a nice weighted mx6 shift ****. It fits and feels perfect. Total cost was 1 dollar.


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I really like the JDM Rx-8 5 speed shift ****. Some people think it sits tall for stock shifter though. This isn't really a problem for people with shorter shifters.
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+1 on the rx8 5 speed
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looks pretty awesome. i didnt know rx8 came in 5 speed.
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New $1 shift ****.


Is that a Nissan 240sx shift ****?
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Originally Posted by PierRX
looks pretty awesome. i didnt know rx8 came in 5 speed.
It did, just not in the states.
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Hi, it came out of mazda mx6. i think it feels better than the oem leather one.

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Is that a Nissan 240sx shift ****?
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Originally Posted by PierRX

interesting cup holder. Where that came from?

I use a Mazdaspeed 6 shift ****. Nicely weighted and looks/feels good.

best pic I have

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interesting cup holder. Where that came from?
Contour I believe.
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I have the 5spd RX-8 ****, but I don't have a short shifter so it looks weird with an inch gap between the **** and the shift boot. Going to use this Mazdaspeed Protege **** until I get a short shifter, it matches well with my Autometer CF gauges.

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Originally Posted by limepro
Contour I believe.
Came out of a ford taurus. they are only a couple of bucks at the junkyards.
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Originally Posted by gmonsen
Anyone interested in shift ***** should at least take a look at the incredible ***** that Landon is making for people. His thread in the Vendor Classifieds section shows maybe 20 different *****. I bought 2 of them. He'll make whatever you can dream up. Here's a direct link to his thread...

https://www.rx7club.com/vendor-classifieds-276/hand-machined-acrylic-shift-knobs-923710/

Gordon
I can vouch for that, super easy guy to work with. Check this sucker out, he even re-did it once to change the color for me, and didn't complain one bit. Great service!
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Originally Posted by PierRX

Where the **** did you get that cup holder?
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Where the **** did you get that cup holder?
The magic of reading 2 post above will answer your question
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I got a brand new oem leather Mitsubishi **** for $17 shipped. Weighs 16 oz and has a substantial feel to it.
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^ What model mitsubishi? Any pics, links, or source?
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I also got a shift **** from landon https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...4&postcount=20

BUT if you want the OEM **** i re-uphosltered my stock FD one and threw it in my accord with the help of hulanfd3s
https://www.rx7club.com/detailing-restoration-284/recovering-my-shift-knob-wheel-e-brake-911397/
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If you can find one, the Mazdaspeed shift **** for the FD is EXCELLENT, that's what I have. Perforated leather, has the Mazdaspeed logo embossed on the side, and it's weighted and VERY heavy. Looks, works, and feels great.

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Here is my Mazdaspeed miata cf shifter **** and e brake
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Originally Posted by Sideo
I also got a shift **** from landon https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...4&postcount=20

BUT if you want the OEM **** i re-uphosltered my stock FD one and threw it in my accord with the help of hulanfd3s
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Wow, that is very impressive work. I will have to give him a call to redo my steering wheel someday.
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Originally Posted by Andre The Giant
^ What model mitsubishi? Any pics, links, or source?
Its most likely the one discussed here:
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-exterior-audio-26/shifter-knob-945568/

Hard to beat if a weighted oem quality, leather wrapped **** is what you are after.
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Yes, it's the same one as shown in the post linked above. I can't remember what model it came from but it came in Mitsubishi packaging w/ Mistubishi part number so it's a good quality shift ****. I actually purchased it from this guy on E-bay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mitsu...s#ht_500wt_956

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^ What model mitsubishi? Any pics, links, or source?
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