has anybody else that has a manual 8 have the same "problem" the shift nob's silver top portion is worned out from shifting. is this warranty covered to replace it?

you should try anyway, doesn't hurt to ask... I guess it would really depend on the dealership.

knuby nobs

mine isnt worn at the top but it shifts no pun intended with spirited shifting. i have to move it back to center from time to time.

I don't grab my stick at the head... I kinda wrap my hand around the shaft and go at it that way, so the head doesn't get abused.


Waiting for the inevitable replies... :D

Originally posted by khoney
I don't grab my stick at the head... I kinda wrap my hand around the shaft and go at it that way, so the head doesn't get abused.


Waiting for the inevitable replies... :D


HOW..?WHAT??WHY U LITTLE *&^%!! HEHEH

i tried that but it is hard when you try to "fast shift"

[QUOTE]Originally posted by RX-GR8
it shifts no pun intended with spirited shifting. i have to move it back to center from time to time. [/QUOTE


]:confused: what?

I've had to replace EVERY shifter I have ever bought every year or so....from MOMO to the cheapies, I guess I don't have the midas touch...but it is neat to see how every shifter makes the car drive differently. Go ahead.... Pick up a new one to fit your style, but be prepared for the leather to fall off or the glue to fail or vibration to loosen all your fixins.


EDIT: I guess the car doesn't drive any different, it just FEELS different.

actually a correct shifting technique is to be light with the shifter and not to grab it like a "joystick" :D You're suppose to juse push and pull it from the "head" ..... oh gawd this is bad.

Mine isn't warn out but I would hope they would replace it, I had my shift knob replaced in my hyundai after 3 years it started to crack.

Originally posted by U. N. O.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by RX-GR8
it shifts no pun intended with spirited shifting. i have to move it back to center from time to time. [/QUOTE


]:confused: what?

the nob silver top part (the part you were talking about in your original post) shifts from side to side and i have to center it sometimes.

Originally posted by RX-GR8


the nob silver top part (the part you were talking about in your original post) shifts from side to side and i have to center it sometimes.


lol weird.. take it to have a look at it, it doesn't seem normal at all..
It reminds me of my sister's sunfire, after 130k miles and so , it does that even when in gear, say 3rd, it moves about 1.5 inches side to side.. lol but seriously have it looked at..

Originally posted by Wing
actually a correct shifting technique is to be light with the shifter and not to grab it like a "joystick" :D You're suppose to juse push and pull it from the "head" ..... oh gawd this is bad.

Mine isn't warn out but I would hope they would replace it, I had my shift knob replaced in my hyundai after 3 years it started to crack.

really? what did you say at the dealer? did you pay for those?

the part that is worne out is the lower left silver part.. i tend to "push" the shifter when changin wears from 2nd to 3rd and 4th to 5th... ( for some reason i don't seem to be able to do it from 6th to 7th:D )

I have a little worn spot on the plating as well. It started showing after a couple hundred miles. It's gotten just a little bit bigger now that I have a couple thousand miles. I'd say it's a plating problem.

wasnt paying attention, will take a look tommorrwoo.

I would be very surprised if the warranty doesn't cover replacement as often as needed during the warranty period if the wear is significant. Someone will have to try it and let us know.

Or you can just take a ziplock sandwich bag and place it over the shifter.. secure it with a heavy duty rubberband and you'll be all set.

Originally posted by Squidward
Or you can just take a ziplock sandwich bag and place it over the shifter.. secure it with a heavy duty rubberband and you'll be all set.

lol sounds like a condom but for a car...


but no seriously this could happend TO YOU

Same thing happened to my shifter. The silver side of the knob closest to me is dull and worn out. :mad:

Originally posted by lourx8
Same thing happened to my shifter. The silver side of the knob closest to me is dull and worn out. :mad:

thats exactly what i am talking about..

Originally posted by U. N. O.
really? what did you say at the dealer? did you pay for those?

the part that is worne out is the lower left silver part.. i tend to "push" the shifter when changin wears from 2nd to 3rd and 4th to 5th... ( for some reason i don't seem to be able to do it from 6th to 7th:D )

I just brought the knob in and said .. "look it's cracked" they said "ok here's another" I said "Thanks".

They even "installed" it for me.

Originally posted by Wing
I just brought the knob in and said .. "look it's cracked" they said "ok here's another" I said "Thanks".

They even "installed" it for me.

damn i wish it was that easy.. but it is not broken or cracked, just worned out..

I'll echo this as well, I have a worn down part on my shifter too.

Recall I say! :)

I'll keep an eye out for this also. I think Mazda should replace it with one that is CNC machined out of a solid block of titanium.

Yes, that's it, machined titanium! (well, that would be nice, wouldn't it?)

Miataphiles lurking here may know what I mean by this..

Perhaps it is time for some voodoo. ;)

I wonder, if enough demand arises, would Voodoo Bob (http://www.teamvoodoo.com/) make a knob for this car?

This is where automatic transmission are alot better. You dont shift as often on the stick, but you use paddles. You guys dont have paddles with 6 MT. :) :) :)

Originally posted by Haris
This is where automatic transmission are alot better. You dont shift as often on the stick, but you use paddles. You guys dont have paddles with 6 MT. :) :) :)

On the other hand, you have a torque converter, which is what makes normal automatics retarded (to me.)

I'm wondering when Mazda's gonna make us a true f-1 type gearbox. Complete with electric or hydraulic computer-controlled clutch with infinite programmability. Only then will I buy an "automatic."

:D

I haven't noticed this. I've adjusted my shifting hand position and grasp the shifter with my thumb pointed up. Seems to feel more comfortable now but awkward in the begining.

Originally posted by khoney
I don't grab my stick at the head... I kinda wrap my hand around the shaft and go at it that way, so the head doesn't get abused.


Waiting for the inevitable replies... :D

LMAO!! Too funny! I believe this is the wrong kind of forum for those kind of comments. :D

Originally posted by Haris
This is where automatic transmission are alot better. You dont shift as often on the stick, but you use paddles. You guys dont have paddles with 6 MT. :) :) :)

not in a life time, you can always change the shifter and still have more of a car, besides i have always truly believe that automatic cars are for rich, old bored grandpas that by the time they can get a real sports car, they can't shift anymore so they have to make automatic..! AND I MEAN NOT TO INSULT ANYONE HERE just a personal phylosofy

I'm 22 with a At so where does that fit with your sorry conclusion

I also have this problem a worn spot on the lower LH side of the shifter. Dealer is calling me tomorrow with replacement info.

u guys should shine your knobs

Originally posted by tribal azn2
u guys should shine your knobs How many times a day are you shining your knob?

...Sorry, but you knew that replys like this were comming.:p

Originally posted by Puppy1
How many times a day are you shining your knob?

...Sorry, but you knew that replys like this were comming.:p


lol its good to see some old folks have a little sense of humor

Originally posted by missinmahseven
Miataphiles lurking here may know what I mean by this..

Perhaps it is time for some voodoo. ;)

I wonder, if enough demand arises, would Voodoo Bob (http://www.teamvoodoo.com/) make a knob for this car?

TV's miata knobs should work in the RX-8. Same thread dimensions I would think...

never had a miata, but had a TV knob in my integra :)

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Originally posted by missinmahseven
Miataphiles lurking here may know what I mean by this..

Perhaps it is time for some voodoo.

I wonder, if enough demand arises, would Voodoo Bob make a knob for this car?
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TV's miata knobs should work in the RX-8. Same thread dimensions I would think...

never had a miata, but had a TV knob in my integra

I spoke to Voodoo Bob already about it. The Miata and RX8 share the same thread design. His partner has an RX8 too, so they were able to try the miata one. also, the FD has the same thread design too. great shift knobs.

santino

Originally posted by mikeb
I'm 22 with a At so where does that fit with your sorry conclusion

i knew it as amatter of time before you said something about it.. i said i did not mean any disrispect or anything in the mater.. there are always exceptions to the rules .. who knows your motives for AT.. if it was me, i would have learned how to or save a little bit more or what ever it took, just coz i know the differences btw AT and MT street cars, besides MT are easier to modify, well more expandable.. so please don't take it personal

Originally posted by SHOWOFF
I also have this problem a worn spot on the lower LH side of the shifter. Dealer is calling me tomorrow with replacement info.

please let us know what happens ok?

damn, i gotta get me one of them VOODOO knobs, great stuff.
i want that titanium knob
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i hope the next rx-7 comes with an electro-hydraulic manual w/ comp controlled clutch

as well as in 6 speed manual trim.
with an open gate or whatever you want to call it where you can see the slots for the gear position, like ferreris and lamborghinis
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with an open gate or whatever you want to call it where you can see the slots for the gear position, like ferreris and lamborghini

the gates make it more difficult to shift quickly. there was a gated shifter plate for the miata, and i was so close to getting it. but then i tested one out, and it makes shifting more difficult. but it does look damn cool.

santino

sorry then UNO

who cares if its harder, keeps people that arent good enough (@ driving) from driving it
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Originally posted by P00Man
who cares if its harder, keeps people that arent good enough (@ driving) from driving it

Not necessarily a "driver challenge" sense of the word "harder"...just means you have to manually/deliberately go over and up/down on every other shift, and can't just push it in quickly in a diagonal fashion like most cars. And I don't see why you'd want to lose any quick-shifting feel on an RX-8 or Miata, where quick and short shifting/shifting feel is a high point.

Originally posted by P00Man
who cares if its harder, keeps people that arent good enough (@ driving) from driving it


its all about the money... car makers want to make cars as sophisticated yet as user friendly as posible in order to have higher sales...

Originally posted by mikeb
sorry then UNO


its cool ... lets try to have a more positive environment around here ;)

Originally posted by SHOWOFF
I also have this problem a worn spot on the lower LH side of the shifter. Dealer is calling me tomorrow with replacement info.


any response yet??!?:(

Originally posted by missinmahseven
Miataphiles lurking here may know what I mean by this..

Perhaps it is time for some voodoo. ;)

I wonder, if enough demand arises, would Voodoo Bob (http://www.teamvoodoo.com/) make a knob for this car?
As another member mentioned, the Miata knobs fit the RX-8 and if you check the Team Voodoo site you'll find they have TITANIUM too. I've had a black powder coated Voodoo knob on our SVT Contour for 5 years and it shows no sign of wear. Had one on the Miata too, and now I wish I'd kept the knob. Also, please notice how KNOB is spelled.

How about posting a PHOTO of what the worn area looks like?

My MT knob is worn out already as well. The metal piece at the top jiggles around and makes noise everytime that I drive the car (very annoying). I went to Pep Boys and looked for a replacement, but wonder about fitment?

Don't really want to take it in for warranty, because they would just give me the same piece of crap.

Piling on here - my shift knob is also worn (left side - 2600+ miles). The finish doesn't seem to be applied very well (anodized properly). Oh well...didn't really care for the shape anyway.

Originally posted by U. N. O.
worned out

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Originally posted by Sue Esponte
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Back off, this is a RX-8 Forum, not freakin high-school, alright, MOM???

My car has about 7500 mi and no problems with the shift knob. The finish still looks new as well. Must be luck.

nearly 8k on my car as of today and not one problem with the shift knob. as for the shape- it fits my hand perfect and wonder now why any are a different shape.

I cut a tiny piece of Clearshield from the leftover I had and put it on my knob.

If it was able to ware down, then maybe you can take it off and repaint

Originally posted by RenesisRotary
Back off, this is a RX-8 Forum, not freakin high-school, alright, MOM???

Fo shizzle my bizzle. Chill out, dude. I wasn't reading through correcting grammar and spelling. "Wornned out" isn't slang...it's just freakin' wrong. Sorry if I offended you.

-Eric

Originally posted by flatso
I cut a tiny piece of Clearshield from the leftover I had and put it on my knob.


UMM??!! *edit* never mind:D

so did anyone get this replaced under warranty? i noticed the tarnish today so i'll ask when i go in to get my center console cover replaced.

The silver part was loose on mine. Spun about 1/2" in both directions. I had it replaced under warranty. Took almost a month for it to come in though........*shrug*

Lower LH corner for me.. I see tarnish.. so any more news on the getting the shift nob replaced under warranty?

...I have silky-smooth hand surfaces, and therefore my shifter does not get scuffed or marked in any manner. You all should learn to use lotion more often. :D

So I took my car in today to have my cupholder cover replaced and I told them my shift know was beginning to flake. They had one in stock and gave it to me. I'm not sure if they were supposed to cover in under warranty so it's worth a shot to ask. Worked for me.

Wow! I didn't know the word "worn" had so many different spellings. I've counted at least 5 in this thread.

Ya' learn something new every day on this forum. :D

Claim it under warranty. After all....a knob should last a lifetime!!!

- Irish :D

wornned....must be a new version of worn......guess I need a new dictionary

I just got mine replaced, it is under warranty, mine faded in the right side of the silver rotary part where my hand grabs it.

I got one replaced under warranty at 7k. Now I have 20k and its wearing out again. I specifically buff it from time to time, and I hold the shaft rather than the knob now. Apparently that technique is only worth an extra 6k. The knob is a POS, but I'm going to make them keep replacing it until they figure that out. Its unacceptable.

I used to wear a ring on my right hand. After I bought the 8 I noticed that it was going to be rubbing on the shift nob, so I took it off.

I think I'm going to get me one of those knobs from Team Voodoo, they look just a bit more resistant to scratching and wear.

13k on mine now and still no noticeable wear.

Whoops, sorry: search and replace nob with knob in my previous!