TMadlem84

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...

TMadlem84

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...

BillM

iTrader: (4)

The only place I found it was new online all the ones on ebay are the six speed us versions.

rotory4life

rx7.com has it

BillM

iTrader: (4)

thats where I spent the $100....

F1blueRx7

iTrader: (5)

Those gauges are very nice they complement the interior perfectly!

Unholy FD3S

I agree

very clean

7_rocket

iTrader: (6)

They show up on the for sale section from time to time, thats where I got mine

xeroes

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-91634869.htm

rx8 - 5 speed , only 17.5k U.S too =)

X-JaVeN-X

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.

Mazda_X

iTrader: (3)

Does the 5-speed shift **** have the blue LED-lit shift pattern on top like the 6-speed one?

7_rocket

iTrader: (6)

no

s0jan

What kind of guages are thoses?

Mazda_X

iTrader: (3)

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?

BillM

iTrader: (4)

ISSPRO gauges with aftermarket chrome rings

TMadlem84

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.

staticguitar313

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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

TMadlem84

^^ 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)

jic

iTrader: (1)

i woulda kept mine but it wouldnt fit on the steeda shifter arm

Mazda_X

iTrader: (3)

I wouldn't mind having to get the leather redone (if it could be) but I've never seen one of these in person.

Roto7FD

Just bought one too, going for a all black interior mostly, any way to convert the surrounding on that **** from silver to black? hmmmm.....

TMadlem84

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

TMadlem84

^^ I just bought a 5-speed on eBay UK for $44 shipped in good condition... if anyone is looking for one... check there!

rotory4life

X-JaVeN-X

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?