Just ordered an rx8 5 speed **** for my FD, my question is this:

It lights up when dash lights are on the rx8, but on jt-imports or some similar website i read "only works on rx8"

Why is this, is there no way of taking the power off the ash tray light to run the lights on this??

Cheers guys

Ryan

 

Shouldn't be any problem hooking it up for wiring. I would bet that JTImports just ment you can't just buy and plug it in unless it's on an RX-8.

 

I heard around, there is no wire for the shift **** itself, and that there is a built in light in the shifter its self. This what actually lights the ****, so its only J-spec models since I guess the RX8 here doesnt have the light bulb in it. So thats why it wont work.

 

The RX-8 has a 5 speed?

 

6 and auto here

and 5 speed in Japan is available that I saw at the forums

 

in the uk theres only a 5 and 6 speed manual

got the gear **** 2day, the light is built into the ****, got loads of crazy wires and fuses come with it, i'll post some pics in a bit

 

Where did you get it? I have one but no wires at all... I guess no light eighter then?
Does anybod have a 5 speed **** for sale or trade for a 6 speed?

 

http://www.jt-imports.com/Mazda_RX8_JDM_Parts.htm as mentioned in the original post.

 

i got it from UK Mazda. Cant believe you guys have to pay $250, i got it for £80 which is what, $140? And you lot normally get things a fraction of the price. Odd

anyhow it took an hour or two to fit it as i was being careful with my early xmas stocking pressie, and i love it now! feels fantastic! very heavy as well!

You get a load of wiring, sticky foam bits, and a gaitor with is:

heres some pics:

 

How much was it and how many hours do I have to set away to get that wired properly?

 

in the UK it was £70, so thats what $120ish? Took me about 1 hour to wire it because i wasted a bit of time removing two of the plastic male and female connectors getting to the wires, pretty simple really im going to do a write-up one day soon when i get around to it

 

That looks great.....im definitley looking to get 1 of those now.

 

wow i want one...

 

way sweet dude!!! i think that bad boy is a must have!!

 

more info and pics here

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hreadid=252089