FD shift knob Mazdaspeed vs. OEM RX8
06-02-05, 03:14 PM
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shift **** Mazdaspeed vs. OEM RX8
I was wondering if the masses had an opinion on shift *****. I need to replace mine( falling apart in my hands) and have narrowed it down to a Mazdaspeed Shift **** vs. an OEM RX-8 Shift ****. Has anyone had any experiences with either of these?
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I have the leather Mazdaspeed one, it's very big and heavy, makes shifts seem more like your actually performing mechanical work...I've tried out the Mazdaspeed carbon fiber **** -- it's the complete opposite, smallish and very light, makes for more of a snick shifting feel. The shifter felt great on the RX-8 I drove, but I've never felt the RX-8 **** on an FD.
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I was considering buying the Mazdaspeed Shift **** which is made of Urethane for $70 brand new. Is this a good deal? I couldn't find an RX8 shift **** anywhere.
06-02-05, 04:55 PM
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I was considering buying the Mazdaspeed Shift **** which is made of Urethane for $70 brand new. Is this a good deal? I couldn't find an RX8 shift **** anywhere.
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Originally Posted by Force13B
I like my RX8 ****, matches the car and the 6 gear pattern on it throws people off.
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rx8 rotor shape **** is uncomfortable to me not really ergonomic to the hand. Have not tried mazda speed. I prefer the heavier ***** so it creates swinging hammer effect. inertia weight bassically throws itself in gear. just my 2 cents I mat be going towards the feed rubber one or rmagic
06-02-05, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Lil Red 7
hey ryneberg where did you buy the carbon fiber mazdaspeed shift **** from?
thanks for the help.
Thomas
thanks for the help.
Thomas
06-02-05, 08:27 PM
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I have the c/f mazdaspeed shiftknob I bought 4 years ago from Jason. I have an Rx8 also. Obviously the shifter is far superior in the Rx-8, but my preference in the **** is the Mazdaspeed. After 4 years and 80K miles the Mazdaspeed c/f **** is like brand new. Even the numbers on top have not faded.
in terms of style I think the angular style of the Rx-8 **** does not fit well with the FD's curvey feel. The mazdaspeed **** has a more flowing smoother look. Subtle I guess.
in terms of style I think the angular style of the Rx-8 **** does not fit well with the FD's curvey feel. The mazdaspeed **** has a more flowing smoother look. Subtle I guess.
06-02-05, 10:23 PM
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06-03-05, 05:01 AM
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Just FYI...that's the European 5-speed shift **** (vs. the normal 6-speed one), but it is NOT illuminated. There was a thread about this a while back when Phil (Herblenny) bought a bunch of the illuminated 5-speed ones, and was selling 'em on the forum. AFAIK, it'll run ya like $300+ to get the 5-speed illuminated one from Mazda Japan or somethin. Or, just pay $90some, and skip the illumination.
06-03-05, 02:10 PM
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i have a mazda speed leather **** in my FC and stock in my FD. Lets just say, i NEED the mazdaspeed in the FD. That's how much I like it. Rx8 **** look out of place. check the pic borrowed from my friends at RP.
06-03-05, 02:24 PM
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These ***** work in RX-7s as well as Miatas. I borrowed Gordon Monsen's titanium voodoo **** and fell in love with it. Nice and Heavy, and sits lower down than any of the cylindrical ***** out there. I took the RX-8 **** out of the FD and put in the FC in favor of the voodoo **** 
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http://www.teamvoodoo.com/Voodoo/*****.html
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06-03-05, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 89droptoprx7
i have a mazda speed leather **** in my FC and stock in my FD. Lets just say, i NEED the mazdaspeed in the FD. That's how much I like it. Rx8 **** look out of place. check the pic borrowed from my friends at RP.
Rich, that voodoo **** looks interesting. Although, I am not in the favor of too much bling
Which one in particular did you have that you liked?
06-03-05, 02:49 PM
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I have the RX8 **** in my FC. I like the rotary shape of it, and mine is the 6 speed version, I kinda want the 5 speed just so it can match my actual gears.
06-03-05, 03:21 PM
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The RX8 shift **** is available with a 5 gear pattern on it. But I think it looks out of place. Too tall. I think the Mazdaspeed is better, and the shape is a lot better as well. I personally have a FEED shift **** and love it.
