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Old 05-07-2004, 07:09 AM   #1
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Anybody elses shifter shake a little?
Hey guys, well tommorow will be 7 days that I own my Titanium beauty. You guys on this forum are great! You guys have so much knowledge and I think it helps prospective buyers a lot!

That said, my shifter (6speed) at idle shakes a little. Is that normal or should i get it checked out? Thanks guys!
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That said, my shifter (6speed) at idle shakes a little. Is that normal or should i get it checked out? Thanks guys!
Yes...it is not uncommon for the RX-8 shifter to experience some shaking while in idle. Many folks here have exeperienced the same thing. No problems....
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Mine also shakes ... no problem
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Old 05-07-2004, 07:49 AM   #5
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Seems like my post has bothered you..
and so you put your little search. Thanks to the other guy that replied and helped! I appreciate it!
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Only when it's excited... :D
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Thanks again guys!
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It vibrates because the lever goes directly into the transmission and not isolated by rods or cables like the AT. I think it is just part of the aura of the sports car feel.
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My friend asked me the same thing and I felt a little ashamed when he made fun of me. He owns a Toyota Celica GT-S limited panasonic/TRD edition and says his never shakes. Glad to know I am not the only one.
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My friend asked me the same thing and I felt a little ashamed when he made fun of me. He owns a Toyota Celica GT-S limited panasonic/TRD edition and says his never shakes. Glad to know I am not the only one.
Every manual car I've ever driven has a stick that shakes slightly.
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The Celica won't exhibit the shake like the 8 because the shifter mechanisim is mounted to the chassis and controls the tranny thru cables.
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Some shake is normal. Not to worry.
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Every manual car I've ever driven has a stick that shakes slightly.
I concur . . . like all the others have said it's totally normal . . .

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I've only had my eight for a few days now and wondering the same thing...but yes mine shakes as well...don't let it worry you...it's kosher...
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lol...I just took the girlfriend, mom, and sister out for a ride in the 8, and we all fit no problem...mind you i'm 6'1!!!

I am so glad i purchased this car...seriousley....i have never been this happy with a car....my shifter can shake all it wants...lol
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Just remember if you shake your shifter more than twice, you're playing with it!!!

It's fine. Don't worry about it. (the car's shifter!)
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Re: Anybody elses shifter shake a little?
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That said, my shifter (6speed) at idle shakes a little. Is that normal or should i get it checked out? Thanks guys!
To make sure that it is indeed the shifter that's shaking, get yourself checked out for Parkinson's first.
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Please remember to shake your shifter when using the urinal.
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Shake it more than twice - you're playing with it.
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