short throw shifter?
10-22-02, 03:15 PM
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short throw shifter?
which short throw shifter do you guys recommend. i want the mazdaspeed one, but i heard the b&m is a good one too. if i didnt mention one could you list what one you have and why you like it. how long did it take to install it.
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10-22-02, 04:46 PM
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I DID!!!!!!!!!!
i did SEARCH it. no one said anything about the mazda speed one. i could only find info on the b&m.
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I have the Mazdaspeed short shifter.
First rate in quality.
The **** is larger and heavier than the stock one. The stock **** will not fit on the Mazdaspeed short shifter.
The shifts will be more "notchy" perhaps "crispier". The throws are maybe 1/3 shorter. Installation is easy to do - just requires taking the center console off and a few bolts, etc
I highly recommend it.
i don't know about the other brands.
First rate in quality.
The **** is larger and heavier than the stock one. The stock **** will not fit on the Mazdaspeed short shifter.
The shifts will be more "notchy" perhaps "crispier". The throws are maybe 1/3 shorter. Installation is easy to do - just requires taking the center console off and a few bolts, etc
I highly recommend it.
i don't know about the other brands.
10-22-02, 10:44 PM
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I have the B&M one, and I love it!
The quailty is top notch, its the only shifter that replaces the stock base. The throws are short and crisp. The throw is shorter then the Mazdaspeeds and some of the others, the price is also hard to beat. The stock shifter **** fits on it as well. Takes about 15-20 minutes to install.
The quailty is top notch, its the only shifter that replaces the stock base. The throws are short and crisp. The throw is shorter then the Mazdaspeeds and some of the others, the price is also hard to beat. The stock shifter **** fits on it as well. Takes about 15-20 minutes to install.
10-23-02, 12:45 AM
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i just went there again and it says mazdaspeed shifter...but then when you look to the side it only says
shift **** 220.95
e-brake handle 175.95
Carbon fiber and aluminum shift **** and brake handle. These are the new ones that just came out in March 02`
all this is below the mazdaspeed carbon fiber mirror.
so YES i have been to his site. and no i have not seen the short throw shifter kit. so unless i am really blind then i dont think it is there. is it listed under something else besides mazdaspeed? does anybody know how much the mazdaspeed and the c's short throw shifter reduces the stroke. i believe the b&m reduces 30% correct me if i am wrong. thanks for the fast replies
john
i just went there again and it says mazdaspeed shifter...but then when you look to the side it only says
shift **** 220.95
e-brake handle 175.95
Carbon fiber and aluminum shift **** and brake handle. These are the new ones that just came out in March 02`
all this is below the mazdaspeed carbon fiber mirror.
so YES i have been to his site. and no i have not seen the short throw shifter kit. so unless i am really blind then i dont think it is there. is it listed under something else besides mazdaspeed? does anybody know how much the mazdaspeed and the c's short throw shifter reduces the stroke. i believe the b&m reduces 30% correct me if i am wrong. thanks for the fast replies
john
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Originally posted by apexkw
it says mazdaspeed shifter...but then when you look to the side it only says
shift **** 220.95
it says mazdaspeed shifter...but then when you look to the side it only says
shift **** 220.95
In any case, why don't you just e-mail JT-Imports.
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I have the mazdaspeed... The stock **** does fit, however I added the Nardi Miata ****... I found it more comfortable.
I had the c's but found it to be notchy and would not let me get into reverse when the tranny was hot.
Heard good things about the B & M...
jc
I had the c's but found it to be notchy and would not let me get into reverse when the tranny was hot.
Heard good things about the B & M...
jc
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Originally posted by apexkw
dingleberry
i just went there again and it says mazdaspeed shifter...but then when you look to the side it only says
shift **** 220.95
e-brake handle 175.95
Carbon fiber and aluminum shift **** and brake handle. These are the new ones that just came out in March 02`
all this is below the mazdaspeed carbon fiber mirror.
so YES i have been to his site. and no i have not seen the short throw shifter kit. so unless i am really blind then i dont think it is there. is it listed under something else besides mazdaspeed? does anybody know how much the mazdaspeed and the c's short throw shifter reduces the stroke. i believe the b&m reduces 30% correct me if i am wrong. thanks for the fast replies
john
dingleberry
i just went there again and it says mazdaspeed shifter...but then when you look to the side it only says
shift **** 220.95
e-brake handle 175.95
Carbon fiber and aluminum shift **** and brake handle. These are the new ones that just came out in March 02`
all this is below the mazdaspeed carbon fiber mirror.
so YES i have been to his site. and no i have not seen the short throw shifter kit. so unless i am really blind then i dont think it is there. is it listed under something else besides mazdaspeed? does anybody know how much the mazdaspeed and the c's short throw shifter reduces the stroke. i believe the b&m reduces 30% correct me if i am wrong. thanks for the fast replies
john
He can get the MS shifter I sure just e-mail him at info@jt-imports.com
10-23-02, 03:52 AM
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Racer RX,
I have heard about your problem about not getting into reverse when the tranny is hot and it has ABSOLUTLY NOTHING to do with the shifter. I have heard of this back when I want in Japan. I have never heard of it happening with the FC, just the FD. My old mech there had it happen once or twice and when the engine came out he checked the whole tranny and found nothing wrong, and he has no short shifter.
Matt
I have heard about your problem about not getting into reverse when the tranny is hot and it has ABSOLUTLY NOTHING to do with the shifter. I have heard of this back when I want in Japan. I have never heard of it happening with the FC, just the FD. My old mech there had it happen once or twice and when the engine came out he checked the whole tranny and found nothing wrong, and he has no short shifter.
Matt
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OOps also forgot to say Jason at www.jt-imports.com uses the C`s shifter and says its very comfortable, good, not ratchy and he is PICKY! and cheaper then all of them, well at least he can get it cheaper then the rest...
10-23-02, 05:21 AM
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thats not paint....
I wasn't big on the Mazdaspeed, I though it was too smooth almost like a stock shifter. The throw only knocked down by what 35% if that? I got in a car with the Pettit shifter and I thought that was a lot better. Kinda a notchy feel but good, it felt really racey. The Pettit also shortens the throw by 50% which is crazy, I love it!! The B&M isn't very high quality from what I have heard and I tried searching for C's but it wont search for under 3 letters. 
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B&M...love it. A bit notchy, but you get used to it. I use a razo 400g shift ****.
Dragon's got the C's. PM him with any questions about it.
Dragon's got the C's. PM him with any questions about it.
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i emailed jasona day or so ago, but he has yet to respond. hmmmmm so many choices. i want the mazdaspeed but it seems to be hard to get ahold of. . i can get the b&m for $185. is that a good price? also i noticed the b&m replaces the whole assembly"big box thing it sits on", does it really matter? the C's and mazda speed dont do that.
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I've had the Pettit one for about 3 years now. I Love it 
The stock shifter feels like a mac truck compared to this. I can actually shfit gears with just the touch of my finger.
The stock shifter feels like a mac truck compared to this. I can actually shfit gears with just the touch of my finger.
10-23-02, 10:34 AM
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Originally posted by apexkw
i emailed jasona day or so ago, but he has yet to respond. hmmmmm so many choices. i want the mazdaspeed but it seems to be hard to get ahold of. . i can get the b&m for $185. is that a good price? also i noticed the b&m replaces the whole assembly"big box thing it sits on", does it really matter? the C's and mazda speed dont do that.
i emailed jasona day or so ago, but he has yet to respond. hmmmmm so many choices. i want the mazdaspeed but it seems to be hard to get ahold of. . i can get the b&m for $185. is that a good price? also i noticed the b&m replaces the whole assembly"big box thing it sits on", does it really matter? the C's and mazda speed dont do that.
$175 at the store. Click the link at the top of the forum. In stock ready to ship
Jason
www.rx7store.net