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Old 05-31-05, 07:00 PM
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Trying a different shift ****, what do you think?
I just put this shift **** on, it is 1 lb in weight (I think that is actually heavier than the stocker). The one I have is black chrome finish, it is also available in regular chrome finish. What do you think?

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where did you get the carbon fiber inlay from, please let me know?
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Nothing beats the stock shift **** imo
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I don't care for the looks of the H-pattern print and I HATE metal shift *****!

How does it compare to stock, shift feel wise?
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where did you get the carbon fiber inlay from, please let me know?
I bought the set 4 years ago, I think it was Carbon Creations that made it.
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Originally Posted by rynberg
I don't care for the looks of the H-pattern print and I HATE metal shift *****!

How does it compare to stock, shift feel wise?
It's quite balanced. Like I said, the shift **** weighs slightly over a pound. It makes the shift very smooth.
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A lot of shift **** talk in the 3rd Gen forums today. Who makes that ****?
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looks nice..if it was silver, that might have looked better..
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Here is the chrome one.
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A lot of shift **** talk in the 3rd Gen forums today. Who makes that ****?
It's home made.
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Originally Posted by 7_rocket
Nothing beats the stock shift **** imo
I beg to differ I used to have the original stocker, but the RX8 **** is much better. Good balance and weight, and goes well with the stock interior...
Attached Thumbnails Trying a different shift knob, what do you think?-interior.jpg   Trying a different shift knob, what do you think?-interior2.jpg  
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Nothing beats the stock shift **** imo
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The rx8 **** looks like it sits really high compared to stock
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It does alittle...but you can modify it a bit....


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Originally Posted by Trexthe3rd
I just put this shift **** on, it is 1 lb in weight (I think that is actually heavier than the stocker). The one I have is black chrome finish, it is also available in regular chrome finish. What do you think?


Why does it not have a 5th gear?
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Originally Posted by 7_rocket
The rx8 **** looks like it sits really high compared to stock
Not that high that I would notice. If anything, I would say at most, 1/2 inch more than stock. I just love the shape and weight... shifting is much more precise too.
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Originally Posted by rx7dv8
Why does it not have a 5th gear?
It does, it's just the picture resolution.
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The stock one is excellent, although I do like my mazdaspeed shifter a bit more. Seems to fit my hands better.
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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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http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=2.50.103

This one works for me

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