i cant seem to find a REAL how-to on installing the rx8 5speed shift **** that i got through herblenny. can anybody who has this give me a heads up? i heard its easy, but im sick and cant really think straight at the moment.

paul

 

^ How much did you pick it up for?

 

I don't know if you're looking for something more complex, but when I switched out the rx7 **** with the rx8 it was just a screw off - screw on thing.

 

im talking about the lights. . . there are wires that need to be connected and i want them to work.

7rocket, i traded a bunch of stuff for it. dunno

 

im sure i wrote up what i did when i was the first to do it, i just spliced it into the light for the ashtray.

You obviously need to cut off the plugs and separate the wires.

 

i did that and it blew the fuse. . . now its worthless cause i just sheared the freaking wires off the ****!!!! oh man am i pissed!!!!!!

paul

 

Im not familiar with the RX8 shift ****, however I cant imagine (what sounds like) such a small insignicant light blowing that fuse. I'd look into a pre-existing problem or an error in your wiring of it, particularly since others have done it the same and had no problems.

 

I agree....i think you have other issues. trace the wire and see if the insulation is cut somewhere and the bare wire exposed. This might be what caused your fuse to blow?

 

Paul, I'll post some pics.. I had a rough day at work yesterday and today.. I'm running on very little sleep right now..

anyhow, hope these pics help.

First, you would need to un-wrapped the lines off of the pointed part. And cut the lines. Make sure the clip has pretty of wires.



Once you have enough length, tape off the exposed wires on the main harness and using provided clips, connect it to the ash tray light sourse.. Like the pics below.







Word of advice.. Make sure you securely tie the wires the the shifter. over time, line will disconnect.

Hope this helps..

 

Due to exchange rate and not enough interest, I think they are 255-260 shipped to your door.

I've sold my last one to a rotary shop in FL..

Let me know if you are interested.. to canada might be slightly more..

PHIL

 

Oh, also you could cut the shifter thread by .5 to 1 inch and will feel and look much better.

You would need to leave 4-5 full turns.

 

250 for a shift ****???

Holy cow. ok guys before you get this SHIFT ****..
make sure you get a boost gauge and a downpipe..

 

LOL! but so true!

 

Your better off going with a momo or something.

 

I have a momo shift **** and I dont like it.
Make a WTB post on the rx8 board and see what you get.
BTW i have a downpipe FS
lol

 

does the rx8 shift **** from rx7.com have lights? It's a lot cheaper so I'm not sure.

 

I don't think so.. If they do, than yes, they are lot cheaper than I could get them..

 

i just got off the phone with rx7.com and their's doesn't have lights.

 

I know I was the only one about 8 months ago.. I guess I'm still the only one. Also, Trussville Mazda have them in stock.. but they are 6SP version..