Don't get me wrong, I love the short throw shifter and stock shift knob, but to me, it was TOO short.

I really couldn't find a comfortable position for my right hand.

So, I actually increased the lenght of the shifter by about 1 1/4". It makes a ton of difference!! The shifts were smoother and more percise. I replaced the stock knob with a B&M that an adapter kit that I modified.

If your happy with the way the car shifts now, don't change it. But if you're constantly thinking about your shifts, try this out!!

awesome thanks.

what are you waiting for
install that

And lose one of my rotors? No way! :D

Is that a 3rd gen RX-7 shift knob? Sure looks like it. Of course a lot of other shift knows look like that too...

Originally posted by Icemastr
Is that a 3rd gen RX-7 shift knob? Sure looks like it. Of course a lot of other shift knows look like that too...

He said it was a BMW shift knob. ENGLISH OWNS YOU.

For those who have driven both, how does the RX-8 shifter compare with the MX-5/Miata? For me the latter is just perfect.

Hey Tronics, I said B AND M!!! Not bmw

Originally posted by lurcher
For those who have driven both, how does the RX-8 shifter compare with the MX-5/Miata? For me the latter is just perfect. The RX-8 is not quite as rifle-bolt short and sharp as the Miata, but it's a very close runner-up. If you like the Miata, you'll like this one.

Originally posted by Dugless
Hey Tronics, I said B AND M!!! Not bmw

ENGLISH OWNS ME! :(

so can I have your unneeded 8 shift knob?

I'll be at the car show at the SD convention center on the 25th, I'll bing it with me!!