RE short shifter question
10-17-05, 04:19 AM
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RE short shifter question
Does the RE Amemiya short shifter just sit lower (shortened section above the bearing) or is it thesame as the OEm but with a shortened throwway (due to adifferent leverconcept)?
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10-17-05, 07:46 PM
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Trev, the "RE Amemiya D1 Drift Spec shifter" (official name 
) is the geniuine/original shifter IIRC, and the C's shifter (not Mazdaspeed) is very similar.
If I may quote another forum member:
I did see this thread, but I didn't answer b/c I've never taken apart the shifter to look at it in detail. Here's a pic if you'd like.
~Ramy
PS: Travis, that RE Shifter sold within 24 hrs, and I got a couple more requests, so I have a few more on the way. (BTW I PMed ya back)
) is the geniuine/original shifter IIRC, and the C's shifter (not Mazdaspeed) is very similar.If I may quote another forum member:
Originally Posted by neit_jnf
The RE Amemiya is a much higher quality piece, it does NOT rattle and is much easier to shift, feels almost stock. The throw is shorter than stock but longer than the B&M, I would say about half way between them. It's great!
~Ramy
PS: Travis, that RE Shifter sold within 24 hrs, and I got a couple more requests, so I have a few more on the way. (BTW I PMed ya back)
10-17-05, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
Trev, the "RE Amemiya D1 Drift Spec shifter" (official name ) is the geniuine/original shifter IIRC, and the C's shifter (not Mazdaspeed) is very similar.
If I may quote another forum member:
I did see this thread, but I didn't answer b/c I've never taken apart the shifter to look at it in detail. Here's a pic if you'd like.
~Ramy
PS: Travis, that RE Shifter sold within 24 hrs, and I got a couple more requests, so I have a few more on the way. (BTW I PMed ya back)
) is the geniuine/original shifter IIRC, and the C's shifter (not Mazdaspeed) is very similar.If I may quote another forum member:
I did see this thread, but I didn't answer b/c I've never taken apart the shifter to look at it in detail. Here's a pic if you'd like.
~Ramy
PS: Travis, that RE Shifter sold within 24 hrs, and I got a couple more requests, so I have a few more on the way. (BTW I PMed ya back)
I wish I could afford half of the stuff you put up for sale. But alas, I am forced to buy used carbon fiber hoods because I can't shell out the funds to get something nice. Ramy, you're my hero.
10-18-05, 12:08 AM
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The throw is shorter and the stalk is shorter. The shift **** pushes down the leather boot about an inch (I think). It's extremely smooth, like stock. I'm very happy with it! 
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10-18-05, 12:28 AM
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Actually one of my buddies got the RE shifter and I was sort of disappointed in it, cuz I have a Mazdaspeed SS and another one of our friends has B/M shifter, and both of ours reduced throws about 40%. However, the RE shifter felt exactly the same, maybe like 10% shorter if that, and it was a night and day difference between the Mazdaspeed/BM units.
10-19-05, 07:06 AM
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Point is that a shortened upper section of the shifter is only a half-*** solution. it jsut giives you the impression to make a shorter shift, while in fact it's not. I love the OEm height/position of the shifter as it is close to the steering wheel and I don't want to be grabbing around for my shifter when I need react quickly. Also i don't want to have the shifter **** disappearing halfway into the booth.
that's really why I asked. A changed leverconcept (lower section) should keep the shifter at thesame height as stock, but shorthening the throw. Now I realise this is not an easy concept as the shifter is going right into the gearbox, leaving few options to do this.
that's really why I asked. A changed leverconcept (lower section) should keep the shifter at thesame height as stock, but shorthening the throw. Now I realise this is not an easy concept as the shifter is going right into the gearbox, leaving few options to do this.