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Old 04-20-10, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by type3tom
Thats what Im trying to cure, the 2nd to 3rd gear shift under WOT
most ppl use a engine torque dampner that seems to help a lot. Couple that with the B&M with the centering springs and I believe it becomes a non issue. Good condition engine mounts also def help with the issue.
Old 04-20-10, 09:56 PM
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I agree, I'm running a B&M with a dampner and the 2nd to 3rd shift is so much easier.
Originally Posted by TpCpLaYa
most ppl use a engine torque dampner that seems to help a lot. Couple that with the B&M with the centering springs and I believe it becomes a non issue. Good condition engine mounts also def help with the issue.
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Originally Posted by TpCpLaYa
I like a very short shifter....I hate when the shifter/**** stick up way high. I have a B&M replica off eBay and I have no complaints. The ride is rough on my car and the it's loud so having a buttery smooth shifter isn't exactly a concern of mine. The B&M has a very crisp shift (race feel) and has a centering spring to aid in shifts, especially the tricky WOT 2-3 shift. Combine with a nice heavy ball shift **** and you have perfection.

You have any other pics of that shifter height?

Im wondering how i would get my shifter to sit as low as the rx8 shifter.

I dont wanna cut the threads on my MS.
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Rob, the RE-A D1 s/s sits the **** very low. It's closer to stock with the throw length relative to the B&M. I have one I just took off my FD (I prefer the B&M style), PM me if interested.
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Funny, my B&M doesnt grind at all. Maybe it's your tranny ?
It is my tranny..its letting in tranny noise...terribly loud...do you still have the thick rubber boot that goes around the stock shifter around your b&m?
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Short shifters don't make for proper shifting...

The "tricky" WOT 2nd to 3rd gear shift has been mentioned.

Most people may think a shirt shifter will solve this issue.

It may help, by no means will absolutely solve this problem.

Most people grab the shift **** like it owes them money.

They try to force it to go where they think it belongs. When your focusing on piloting the car, shifting can come second.

Try open palm shifting.

Don't wrap your fingers around the shift ****, and don't thrust it into position.

Shifting should be smooth, not violent.

It doesn't require much strength to make a committed shift.

Gentle, but dedicated is the key to shifting.

The key to successful driving/ shifting is experience and time.

Not a fancy new piece of hardware (although shirtshifters are nice)
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Originally Posted by zammm
It is my tranny..its letting in tranny noise...terribly loud...do you still have the thick rubber boot that goes around the stock shifter around your b&m?
Yessir. You can buy them new from Ray at Malloy Mazda at 888 533 3400
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Yessir. You can buy them new from Ray at Malloy Mazda at 888 533 3400
holy crapola...if this gets rid of most of my tranny noise. I will buy you a beer and ship it to you.
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Originally Posted by Prometheus
The "tricky" WOT 2nd to 3rd gear shift has been mentioned.

Most people may think a shirt shifter will solve this issue.

It may help, by no means will absolutely solve this problem.

Most people grab the shift **** like it owes them money.

They try to force it to go where they think it belongs. When your focusing on piloting the car, shifting can come second.

Try open palm shifting.

Don't wrap your fingers around the shift ****, and don't thrust it into position.

Shifting should be smooth, not violent.

It doesn't require much strength to make a committed shift.

Gentle, but dedicated is the key to shifting.

The key to successful driving/ shifting is experience and time.

Not a fancy new piece of hardware (although shirtshifters are nice)
Ive never shifted with a stock shifter...but with the B&M it has springs that push the shifter back to neutral once you pop it out of gear...So for the 2nd to 3rd shift...you just pop it out of 2nd and push forward....I've NEVER had a problem with it.

-Max
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My B&M is retarded sloppy. It actually caused my 5th gear syncro problem. I've been searching for the stock tower piece that's replaced by the B&M unit or maybe a B&M copy.
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Originally Posted by staticguitar313
My B&M is retarded sloppy. It actually caused my 5th gear syncro problem. I've been searching for the stock tower piece that's replaced by the B&M unit or maybe a B&M copy.
i have a stock shifter with about 38k miles on it. pm me if you're interested.
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