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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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What cars had RX-8 5 speed shift ****?

I want the shift **** from an RX-8 in my FD. I know of a site that sells them in a 5 speed version (I have the link save @ work... but I'm at home & can't remember the site...), but I am wondering what car the 5 speed shift **** came on, because I thought the RX-8 were all 6 speed (could be wrong). So is there a 5-speed RX8? Or another car that had the RX8 shift ****, but with 5 speeds (even though that wouldn't make sense cuz the **** is rotor shaped). Or is the 5 speed shift **** some specialty item that was modified to only display 5 gears?

I assume there was a non-US RX8 that had a 5-speed tranny that these come off of...

& if anyone has one they want to sell for less than $100 (which is what the site charges), let me know...
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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I've found they have them in the UK... anywhere else?

I just can't justify spending $100 on a shift ****... so I gotta try to find one used...
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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The only place I found it was new online all the ones on ebay are the six speed us versions.

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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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rx7.com has it
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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thats where I spent the $100....
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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The only place I found it was new online all the ones on ebay are the six speed us versions.


Those gauges are very nice they complement the interior perfectly!
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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I agree

very clean
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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They show up on the for sale section from time to time, thats where I got mine
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-91634869.htm

rx8 - 5 speed , only 17.5k U.S too =)
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 01:17 AM
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Does anybody know if the automatic transmission ***** will fit our sticks? Is the thread pattern the same? If so, you can get one in more than one color and the **** will just say "RX-8" instead of the 6-speed pattern.
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 02:03 AM
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Does the 5-speed shift **** have the blue LED-lit shift pattern on top like the 6-speed one?
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Mazda_X
Does the 5-speed shift **** have the blue LED-lit shift pattern on top like the 6-speed one?
no
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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What kind of guages are thoses?
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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Would it be possible to buy an LED 6 speed **** and just change the pattern on the top to a 5-speed one with a transparent gear pattern?
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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ISSPRO gauges with aftermarket chrome rings
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Mazda_X
Would it be possible to buy an LED 6 speed **** and just change the pattern on the top to a 5-speed one with a transparent gear pattern?
The **** had to be put together at some point... so I'd say it is possible... except, after looking at one in person, you would either mess up the leather, or the metal finish in doing so. But feel free to correct me & explain how its done... cuz then I could just buy a 6-speed & convert it.

& Placing a sticker on the top, or putting tape to cover up the '6' does not count.
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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I have a 6 speed **** in my posession, i think i'm goign to try and remove the clear plastic that covers the shift pattern decal and see what i can do, i too would love one of the lighted 5-speed models from europe
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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^^ I couldn't see a way to remove the top without removing the leather... of course, I could have missed something. Let us know what you find. I bet a lot of RX7 owners would be interested to have a 5-speed RX8 shift **** (that doesn't cost $100)
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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i woulda kept mine but it wouldnt fit on the steeda shifter arm
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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I wouldn't mind having to get the leather redone (if it could be) but I've never seen one of these in person.
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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Just bought one too, going for a all black interior mostly, any way to convert the surrounding on that **** from silver to black? hmmmm.....
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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I found one on eBay UK... too bad it ended up selling for $70 USD + another 20 for shipping... I could buy it new for a bit more... I was hoping to pick that up as a bargain... guess I'll keep looking...

*EDIT* Now no fair watching eBay UK for a used peice... I told you guys that for AFTER I buy mine... it's only fair that you let me buy mine first

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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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^^ I just bought a 5-speed on eBay UK for $44 shipped in good condition... if anyone is looking for one... check there!
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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gay...i want one. I checked ebay UK and there were 4 or 5 of the 6 speed knobx...no 5-speeds. Nobody answered my question earlier...does anybody know what kind of threads the automatic ***** have?
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