2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.

shifting

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 11, 2002 | 01:26 PM
  #1  
lamboz1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
From: chicago
shifting

general question, i have an 88 with a 5 speed, and the 1-2 shift is not a straight pull back, u have to go back the middle and then diagonally into second gear... is that how it is supposed to be?

dikigoros@yahoo.com
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2002 | 01:34 PM
  #2  
Rxmfn7's Avatar
Do a barrel roll!
Tenured Member 20 Years
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 7,529
Likes: 2
From: Lower Burrell, PA
No, somethings wrong. It should go straight back. There is usually a little "notchiness" on the 1-2 shift on most older rx-7s, maybe some grinding when shifting fast.
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2002 | 01:56 PM
  #3  
rx7sam's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
From: santa barbara, ca
Yeah, that happens to me when I race someone. I shift quickly to 2nd, and the stupid shifter gets stuck and makes a grinding noise. Damns
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2002 | 02:36 PM
  #4  
nopistons's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 691
Likes: 0
From: new jersey
Try installing new shifter bushings and see if that helps. They're cheap, and easy to install.
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2002 | 03:30 PM
  #5  
AggieDave's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Texas
i second the bushings... i had a small grind until i fixed mine.... but now i have no 1st or 2nd gear.. oops

dave
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2002 | 03:51 PM
  #6  
RangerJoeEOD's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
From: Roswell, GA
Originally posted by nopistons
Try installing new shifter bushings and see if that helps. They're cheap, and easy to install.
i am having the same problem only mine dose in in to 2 and 3rd, where can i get bushings? BTW you Name NoPistons is the same as my user name on cardomain.com
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2002 | 07:56 PM
  #7  
Rxmfn7's Avatar
Do a barrel roll!
Tenured Member 20 Years
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 7,529
Likes: 2
From: Lower Burrell, PA
www.mazdatrix.com sells the shifter bushings.
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2002 | 11:03 PM
  #8  
M.C. Language's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 312
Likes: 1
From: Winnipeg, Canada
go to your local mazda dealer for the bushiins, they are like 30 bucks here in Canada...... so whats that over in the states.... like 4 bucks...
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2002 | 11:22 PM
  #9  
dr0x's Avatar
pei > caek
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 4,643
Likes: 0
From: Mars
My reverse is to the right of fifth a bit, but I think its susposed to be like that. The rest are straight shifts for me..
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2002 | 11:31 PM
  #10  
NRA T2's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
From: wa
could be a chiped or bent tooth(s) on the gears
Reply
Old Sep 12, 2002 | 01:27 AM
  #11  
Rotorific's Avatar
I dont know a damn thing
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 1,703
Likes: 1
From: Evans, Ga
no man its bushings they are about 12 bucks from your local mazda dealer the best thing you can do for your shifting other than a short shifter
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
distr0
Canadian Forum
3
Oct 7, 2015 08:17 AM
Rotafuzz
New Member RX-7 Technical
3
Sep 30, 2015 09:55 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:32 AM.