In search of the perfect Shift knob this is what I found.....NARDI
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In search of the perfect Shift **** this is what I found.....NARDI
Since getting my car back on the road and installing a short shifter I wanted to replace my MOMO Cobra shift **** something better.
This is what I found............Nardi Torino. I'm debating on whether to get the short one or the longer one.
Has anyone ever seen one of these in an Rx-7 ?
Also, contemplating on getting a group purchase on these.
This is what I found............Nardi Torino. I'm debating on whether to get the short one or the longer one.
Has anyone ever seen one of these in an Rx-7 ?
Also, contemplating on getting a group purchase on these.
Is it threaded or does it have some cheezy "universal fit" adapter?
The last time I had an aluminum shift **** in the car it would heat up something fierce whenever I parked in the sun.
They almost look the same except for the lower extension that the one has.
The last time I had an aluminum shift **** in the car it would heat up something fierce whenever I parked in the sun.
They almost look the same except for the lower extension that the one has.
Many shift ***** (Momo, and it looks like the Nardi pictured) use set screws to hold the **** in place. IMHO, that's WAY cheesy - the **** usually ends up buzzing and rattling, coming off in your hand, etc.
If that is *THE* shift ****, consider one of these -
http://store.miataparts.org/timomiad.html
It's basically a threaded insert for the **** so it's nice and secure.
My favorite **** is Greddy's new ***** - they have both a heavy metal one, and a light plastic one. Simple ball shape. The **** is threaded, so it screws right on and fits GREAT.
Next up are Razo shift *****. I've had a few, and most of the guys around here have as well. They come with a selection of nylon inserts. Each **** has different ways of securing the insert - some have a screw that holds it in, some the body of the **** screws apart for you to put it in. Anyhow, you put the **** on the shift lever, and screw it on - the metal threads on the lever cut threads into the nylon, making for a VERY tight and rattle-free fit.
Dale
If that is *THE* shift ****, consider one of these -
http://store.miataparts.org/timomiad.html
It's basically a threaded insert for the **** so it's nice and secure.
My favorite **** is Greddy's new ***** - they have both a heavy metal one, and a light plastic one. Simple ball shape. The **** is threaded, so it screws right on and fits GREAT.
Next up are Razo shift *****. I've had a few, and most of the guys around here have as well. They come with a selection of nylon inserts. Each **** has different ways of securing the insert - some have a screw that holds it in, some the body of the **** screws apart for you to put it in. Anyhow, you put the **** on the shift lever, and screw it on - the metal threads on the lever cut threads into the nylon, making for a VERY tight and rattle-free fit.
Dale
talk to herblenny (Phil)
I think he has 1 or 2 lighted RX8 shift ***** left from the group buy.
they are awsome! you can't get them here in the states for less than $380 and even then, you have to wait for shipping!
I think he has 1 or 2 lighted RX8 shift ***** left from the group buy.
they are awsome! you can't get them here in the states for less than $380 and even then, you have to wait for shipping!
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Just found out that the shorter version is made for "custom" applications. It has a reverse lockout feature for mounting. The longer version is mounted with the allen screws which I'm not too hot about either. I do like the Greddy ball ****, but not too crazy about the greddy shift pattern sticker that goes with it.
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Originally Posted by alberto_mg
i don't like aluminum *****. between the heat that comes from the tranny and the sunlight heating up the ****, you'll never be able to drive it w/o burning your hand.
I'd definitely look at some of the metal Razo *****, then.
http://www.cardomain.com/shoplist~b~RAZO~t~Shift+*****
Many of them either have simple shift patterns, or none at all. I think the Greddy logo in Greddy's ***** is pretty understated, though - it's not obnoxious.
Dale
http://www.cardomain.com/shoplist~b~RAZO~t~Shift+*****
Many of them either have simple shift patterns, or none at all. I think the Greddy logo in Greddy's ***** is pretty understated, though - it's not obnoxious.
Dale
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Originally Posted by onefast3gen
I ordered the greddy
Onefast3gen could you post a pic of it installed when you get it in? Thank you. BTW.......I have a feeling this thread will be moving to the interior section soon.
I've gone through 2 MOMO ***** and I didn't like either of them. The screws would come loose, and after hard shifts, the **** would eventually come loose as well.
The **** I have now is a Razo aluminum R16A I think, and it's worked awesome so far. Hasn't come loose, and there's no rattling at all. Feels really solid, and looks good.
Here's a pic.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...i/PDRM0372.jpg
The **** I have now is a Razo aluminum R16A I think, and it's worked awesome so far. Hasn't come loose, and there's no rattling at all. Feels really solid, and looks good.
Here's a pic.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...i/PDRM0372.jpg
Originally Posted by dcfc3s
Many shift ***** (Momo, and it looks like the Nardi pictured) use set screws to hold the **** in place. IMHO, that's WAY cheesy - the **** usually ends up buzzing and rattling, coming off in your hand, etc.
If that is *THE* shift ****, consider one of these -
http://store.miataparts.org/timomiad.html
It's basically a threaded insert for the **** so it's nice and secure.
Dale
If that is *THE* shift ****, consider one of these -
http://store.miataparts.org/timomiad.html
It's basically a threaded insert for the **** so it's nice and secure.
Dale
Thanks
~Ramy
The Miatas use the exact same shift lever dimension and thread as the FD - 10mm shaft, 1.5mm thread pitch, I believe. The '89-91 FC's also used this shaft. There's really only 3 different shift lever shaft sizes on Japanese cars, and most automakers have standardized across the line.
Dale
Dale
Originally Posted by dcfc3s
The Miatas use the exact same shift lever dimension and thread as the FD - 10mm shaft, 1.5mm thread pitch, I believe. The '89-91 FC's also used this shaft. There's really only 3 different shift lever shaft sizes on Japanese cars, and most automakers have standardized across the line.
Dale
Dale
Thanks...I'm ordering it as we speak.
Originally Posted by Jxy nyc
mazdaspeed shift **** from jt-imports would be my choice..
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I put a carbon fiber & chrome Momo on my Rex a few years ago. It's still there.......but since I live in Tampa, it gets a little too hot to handle....unless you have a spare hanky.
I'm looking for a replacement......may a cobra style all leather?
I'm looking for a replacement......may a cobra style all leather?
Originally Posted by Section8
That's what I'm looking at as well. I've got a thread up in Interior/Exterior right now about the Wooden Mazdaspeed ****, I'm curious as to what it looks like installed. On one hand I think it would be cool, but on the other, i'm not sure the wood would fit in with the rest of the car.
