Are the Shift knob threads the same on Miata, RX8 and 3rd gen?

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02-12-09, 11:53 AM

ppritchard

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Are the Shift **** threads the same on Miata, RX8 and 3rd gen?

Trying to see what options for a shift **** replacement. I want to stay with the correct thread and not use one of the plastic adapter versions.

Are Miata and RX8 the same thread as a FD?

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02-12-09, 12:31 PM

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I'm not sure about the Miata, but many people use the RX-8 shift ****.

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02-12-09, 12:33 PM

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I used to have an rx8 shift **** in my FD. Alot of guys did the same. Its weighted and feels good.

I took it out because it sat a touch higher than the stock **** and it bothered me

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02-12-09, 01:00 PM

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We use a Miata Club of America shift **** (a "pot ****") on our '94 FD; also used another one of the same on my '90 Miata, so yes, the Miata and FD threads are the same.