Okay, while my car is in the shop getting repaired, I asked for a custom made short shifter that one of the techs made for his car. So, while that's being done, I'm having a hard time trying to decide on what style (universal) shifter **** I should get. I'm deciding between a ball style or the traditional style, short, and leather wrapped. And, if anyone has any links or suggestions of where to go (Jegs, Summit, or a walk-in auto parts store), include that, too.

Because of the shorter distance, I'm wondering if ball is better than traditional because you'd really have to have your hand down low to wrap around it like the stock unit.

Any opinions or input would be greatly appreciated.

 

RX-8 shift ****

I had the ball kind also, I like my RX-8 **** with my short throw shifter. Plus it has some weight to it.

 

ok so you are having a shifter shortened? so it looks shorter or are you having a real short shifter made to shorten the throw? you could get a stock miata shifter (mx3 i beleave) and it will shorten your throw and give you a shorter looking shifter also....... now for the shift **** thats all on you get something with a good feel to it. and like kim said get 1 with some weight to it helps with shifting makes for a smoother shift

 

The tech is taking an existing shifter rod and heating it up. He had it in his 2nd Gen and I liked the feel of it; very short throws. But, a stock Mazda Miata MX-3 shifter will fit and basically it is a short throw?

 

if your going to all this trouble for a short shifter why dont you thread it??.. go to a tool and die shop or something to get it done.. you wont get quality with that universal mounting stuff, its cheap and one day youll rip it right off.

 

I see what you're getting at. I'll try to find a shop that will be able to do that once I figure out a threat pitch.

 

yes the stock miata mx5 shifter will shorten the throw. you can get them cheep from a junk yard and its OEM so you know its good stuff

 

Rx-8 ****,you can't go wrong with this one

 

Could I get something like this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JSPEC...QQcmdZViewItem

I'll also look into junk yards but really the ones around here are crap.

 

no umm let me check witch 1 it is for you

 

sorry i ment miata MX-5 mx-5 shifter

 

Huh, so that critter right there will bolt directly into my Rex? Has everything I need? Wicked. Thanks a bunch!

 

any time

 

Dumb question, but this is really my first time dealing with an actual short shifter kit, so what I'm curious about is, is the handle shorter than stock as well or is it the same length? I ask because on order is a Redline Accessories shifter boot and I just e-mailed them telling them that I have a short shifter going in.

 

yes they are shorter as well but thats not a problem for your boot it just makes it crunch up a lil doesint look bad

 

i used this one on my Second gen..stock 13b N/A..http://cgi.ebay.ca/Mazda-Miata-MX5-M...QQcmdZViewItem and it took a little sanding of the bushing..that fits into the transmission..ALSO..if you punch in" Miata short throw write up" under.. Search Threads..you will get PICS..on how to install it and more info too..Good luck to ya..(mine works Great by the way!)

 

also under the archives theres a DIY short shifter thread, if your mechanically inclined you wont have to spend much money, then you can save it for that shift ****.....

 

i just love the way he put in carbon fiber dash and yet notice the backpack with books in it probally weing over 20 pounds heheheh gota love it, and yes i realize when he races its probally not in thier lol.

 

Will the miata mx-5 shifter work with a tII tranny with the same purpose of shortening the throws? Just wondering.

 

whats the actuall gain from a short shifter faster gear change?
smaller stick smother change sory if its a silly question

 

Yes. It reduces the travel of the shifter from one gear to another, giving quicker shifting.

 

Pistol grip FTW

 

I ALWAY GET RID OF THE BALL SHIFTER. I NEVER LIKED THEM I ALWAY SWAP THEM FOR THE B&M UNIVERSAL T-HANDLE ALUMINUM SHIFTER. I CAN GRIP IT BETTER FOR A GREATER EVEN MORE FORCED SHIFT.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT

 

Nice try burning me, but that is my gym bag nitwit. keep your dumb comments to yourself.

 

Hahahaha Jejejeje