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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 08:55 PM
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Short Shifter

I want to install a short shifter but I need some feed back on what is the best shortshifter for my FD.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 09:20 PM
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or the Gotham Racing's short shifter, i believe they are the same?
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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gothamracing.com or b&m shifter..
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 10:29 PM
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just got the gotham racing short shifter....
but a new busing from Malloy mazda (7 bucks)

bolt it up......throw it around for 20 minutes...then go driving
for the first couple weeks i had mine in in constantly shifted 1-2-3-4-5 then 5-4-3-2-1 (at lights and what ever)
this broke it in real good and real fast
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 10:57 PM
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I just looked up the gotham shifter on their website. Is it really a bolt on? I can use all the other existing parts? boots, bolts, ****, etc... Any drilling needed? I hear from some folks that it works really well... I just hope it isn't a PITA to install...
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 11:03 PM
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I am using the Mazdatrix short shifter.

Very pleased with it.

Works flawlessly. Takes 10 minutes (max) to install.

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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 01:15 AM
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by RX 4 Speed
I just looked up the gotham shifter on their website. Is it really a bolt on? I can use all the other existing parts? boots, bolts, ****, etc... Any drilling needed? I hear from some folks that it works really well... I just hope it isn't a PITA to install...
Oh, you have a manual? Haha, judging by your SN, I always thought you had the 4spd auto. But yeah, they bolt RIGHT in, all of the stuff is included. You can reuse your shifter bushing, but it is better if you just replace it. It's ~$3 from Malloy Mazda.

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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 12:23 PM
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lol... no way... no automatics for me. Hey guys, just another follow up question. Forgive me if this is redundant. After reading the shop manual and looking at the Mazdatrix video for installation for the shifters, they refer to the addition of "oil". I assume this is tranny oil? possibly Red Line Gear oil? Exactly what kind do you guys use there? Where can I get it? Thanks...
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 12:12 AM
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I just ordered the gotham racing short shifter, it's only $119 right now!! I will let you know how it turns out when I get it installed.
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 01:44 AM
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lol... no way... no automatics for me. Hey guys, just another follow up question. Forgive me if this is redundant. After reading the shop manual and looking at the Mazdatrix video for installation for the shifters, they refer to the addition of "oil". I assume this is tranny oil? possibly Red Line Gear oil? Exactly what kind do you guys use there? Where can I get it? Thanks...
Yeah, it's basically gear oil. You can usually get it at any autostore. 75w90 should be fine.
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 01:51 AM
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i think i have decided to go with a C's shifter (just to throw another one in the mix)
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 11:10 AM
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Anyone know anything about this shifter. It's started on e-bay with a buy-it -now price of $59.00!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2485533371
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 11:17 AM
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Looks identical to the B&M or Gotham shifter as far as I can tell...
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 04:31 PM
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yeah, I wouldn't doubt it works the same. I got a B&M and haven't been able to test it yet since I still haven't gotten my car back. But once I get it back I'll let you know how nice it is
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