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Old 10-05-2006, 03:19 AM
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haha this thread cracks me up
Old 10-05-2006, 03:27 AM
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Old 10-05-2006, 09:19 AM
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so, you push downward on the shifter?


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Old 10-05-2006, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by billnvicki
I have a 6speed manual its in park im trying to reverse...
I'm still trying to figure out how to get my 6speed manual INTO park. Maybe you can help me out with that one.

Seriously, though, sometimes I have to release and depress the clutch again before the stick'll go into reverse. I'm sure you've tried that, and every other "suggestion" in this thread already. Good luck with getting this bug worked out.

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Old 10-05-2006, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MadDashRX8
I'm sure you've tried that, and every other "suggestion" in this thread already. Good luck with getting this bug worked out.

MD
actually, it sounds like he is missing the suggestions on this thread. i never thought it would be so funny to read 7 posts of the same exact thing.

I think he is misunderstanding "pushing down" on the shifter?

i was going to write more but realize the innate idiocy in another attempt at instruction
Old 10-05-2006, 01:33 PM
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ya push down on the shifter like as if it is a button then shift to reverse, trust me i had problems with this when i first drove my car once u get used to it it should be ok, iam also assuming that he figured out this as he is not responding back anymore
Old 10-05-2006, 02:46 PM
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I think that he's laughing his *** off at all the people trying to explain such a simple task on an online forum.

I'll admit that I had trouble getting it in reverse the first time. After figuring out that I had actually put it in 6th i realized that you had to do something else to get into reverse.
Old 10-05-2006, 02:52 PM
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I'd like to hear back to see if this was the problem or if was actually something mechanically wrong with the 8. Cuz first time I tried to reverse I went forward. I got out the manual and looked up "reverse" and read how to do it.
Old 10-05-2006, 03:11 PM
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HELP I can't find park on my 6 speed either - LOL
Old 10-05-2006, 03:22 PM
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jeebus guys you got it all wrong. Its up up down down left right left right b a start. It's that easy.
Old 10-05-2006, 03:53 PM
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That is from the Turtles Original Gameboy game. I know that one. Forgot the title though.
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Originally Posted by Rx8member
That is from the Turtles Original Gameboy game. I know that one. Forgot the title though.
actually its most known for being used in Contra.

edit: I forgot that this code is used in most konami games during that time period.

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Old 10-05-2006, 04:02 PM
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He doesn't state if his is new or used. If it is used, it might have the AFE short shifter. That shifter is slightly harder to get into reverse than the stock shifter. In some rare cases, the end user had to slightly file the lockout tab on the shifter to get it to clear the metal tab. It's funny how something so simple is driving so many members on this board to lose their mind. For all I know, it sounds so trivial, I am starting to think he is a troll. His responses don't even reflect that he have read any of the responses. He still doesn't say that he have pressed the shifter vertically downwards and then to the right and into reverse.
Old 10-05-2006, 05:56 PM
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Q: How to I get my car to start, I put the key in and turn but it doesent seem to start... I turn turn and turn with full force... My wife was trying to get it to start and she almost broke the key, could it be that I have a bad starter?

A: You have to push the clutch when starting the car...

n00bs 101.

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Old 10-05-2006, 05:57 PM
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Theres nothing hard about the rx-8 at all, its all about "Knowing" what the F___ your doing.

Dont mean to sound like a dick, but the manual has all your answers... and if not... go ahead and take it to a dealer and have them walk you through it.

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Old 10-05-2006, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by deee
jeebus guys you got it all wrong. Its up up down down left right left right b a select start. It's that easy.


fixed.
Old 10-05-2006, 06:53 PM
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Go down on the Z-Axis.. then move over to the right ont he X-Axis.. then proceed down on the Y-Axis...


did that make sense? lol


I think he has a faulty Ring in the Reverse gate. Mine kept popping out of gear so i brought it in and got a refurb tranny under warranty.
Old 10-06-2006, 01:33 AM
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Hasn't even bothered to reply.

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Old 10-06-2006, 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by moRotorMotor
He doesn't state if his is new or used. If it is used, it might have the AFE short shifter. That shifter is slightly harder to get into reverse than the stock shifter.
This is why only real men are allowed to order the AFE shifter. Unfortunately, it seems punyboy here has somehow received a MAN's car.
Old 10-06-2006, 07:49 AM
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well if you have tried all that w have said... then i suggest taking a quick drive to the dealer. All these tricks and normal ways of shifting into reerse are all tried and true. Go get it checked out.
Old 10-06-2006, 08:23 AM
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Thanks guys for this....I got it I didnt know you supposed to push down towards the ground then over........SEE THAT WASNT TOO HARD..LMFAO...TAKE CARE...
Old 10-06-2006, 08:41 AM
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AMAZING

get ready another TSB is coming out of this

enjoy your car man, is a great ride
Old 10-06-2006, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by billnvicki
Thanks guys for this....I got it I didnt know you supposed to push down towards the ground then over........SEE THAT WASNT TOO HARD..LMFAO...TAKE CARE...


you've never heard of reverse lockout?
Old 10-06-2006, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by billnvicki
Thanks guys for this....I got it I didnt know you supposed to push down towards the ground then over........SEE THAT WASNT TOO HARD..LMFAO...TAKE CARE...
I guess opening the manual was too hard. Someone better avoid ever buying his RX-8. Glad that the "problem" was solved.

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Old 10-06-2006, 01:19 PM
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Now that that's all settled, this is a shifter and gearbox that responds better to finesse than force. No need to slam throught the gears.

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