Rx8 Shift Knob
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Rx8 Shift ****
I installed an Rx8 shift **** on my 88 vert, but it has a 6 speed pattern on top. Is there any place that sells glossy stickers to cover it up with either a 5 speed, mazda emblem, or an rx7 emblem like this one?
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edit: whoa, 3 posts at the same time ^
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I didn't buy it. It came off my dad's rx8. He bought a new one because the one that was on his had a tiny rub spot on it.
The one I put on my car doesn't thread on to s4 shifters. Here's what I did:
Remove the shift lever from the trans. You'll notice that it's actually 2 pieces, 1 mounted in the other by rubber. Pick the rubber out using a long scribe, and weld on a bolt that is the correct thread size on the end of your now tiny shifter. I don't remember exactly what the size was, but if you go to a hardware store with the ****, it's easy to figure out. (I think it was 10mm x 1.25) Re-install.
The one I put on my car doesn't thread on to s4 shifters. Here's what I did:
Remove the shift lever from the trans. You'll notice that it's actually 2 pieces, 1 mounted in the other by rubber. Pick the rubber out using a long scribe, and weld on a bolt that is the correct thread size on the end of your now tiny shifter. I don't remember exactly what the size was, but if you go to a hardware store with the ****, it's easy to figure out. (I think it was 10mm x 1.25) Re-install.
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Here's a group buy going for the non-illuminated 5-speed one.They need 10 to get it going if anyone is interested.
https://www.rx7club.com/fdnewbie-imports-172/gb-non-illuminated-rx8-5-speed-shift-knobs-686300/
https://www.rx7club.com/fdnewbie-imports-172/gb-non-illuminated-rx8-5-speed-shift-knobs-686300/
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i have an s4 and it fit perfectly on mine.
i bought a 6spd and just painted the top black with a thick clear coat cant even tell it was painted and it looks really good. ill take some pics of it 2morrow.
i bought a 6spd and just painted the top black with a thick clear coat cant even tell it was painted and it looks really good. ill take some pics of it 2morrow.
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Had an ocho **** for a short while, decided to go back to stock s4 ****. Its not my thing.
side note: why do people insist on hacking the shift lever so short its barely sticking out of the boot? i can see on inch off of it but 2 or more? come on now. . .
side note: why do people insist on hacking the shift lever so short its barely sticking out of the boot? i can see on inch off of it but 2 or more? come on now. . .
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^^ Because at stock height it looks retarded. Plus, with the top part of the stock shifter removed, it sits at the exact same height the rx8 **** does, and doesn't hinder the shifting at all.
It's just an opinion though, so I won't be throwing the *thumbsdown/you'reafag/fuckyou/wallbash/rofl* back at you.
Anyways, I remember a while ago there was a website that sold all kinds of stuff like what I was asking about. They sold the little 4/5/6-speed plates that you put on the console along with stickers that went on top of the shifter. Anybody remember what site that was?
It's just an opinion though, so I won't be throwing the *thumbsdown/you'reafag/fuckyou/wallbash/rofl* back at you.
Anyways, I remember a while ago there was a website that sold all kinds of stuff like what I was asking about. They sold the little 4/5/6-speed plates that you put on the console along with stickers that went on top of the shifter. Anybody remember what site that was?
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I feel compelled to add my very first post in this thread for a couple of reasons. One, I have seen the work this guy has done to his car, and it is superb considering the resources he has to work with. Second, it's my old shift **** in his car. Staticguitar313, if you haven't driven the car, you aren't qualified to comment about the shifter length. The shifter is a VAST improvement over the stock setup. It works as well as my RX8 shifter. <edited for flaming>
RJS
2004 RX8 GT 6MT
1997 Miata M-Edtion
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2004 RX8 GT 6MT
1997 Miata M-Edtion