Gear Knob durability
01-11-2005, 12:23 AM
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Am just reviving this one (there's no such thing as a dead thread -- just one that has had a rest for a while) 
Ok, approaching 40k, and my gear know is losing is aluminised veneer, even though I have been careful. And my handbrake is looking a bit 'dull', too
How many people did manage to get (at least) a replacement **** under warranty? I count three above
Ok, approaching 40k, and my gear know is losing is aluminised veneer, even though I have been careful. And my handbrake is looking a bit 'dull', too
How many people did manage to get (at least) a replacement **** under warranty? I count three above
01-11-2005, 02:10 AM
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Last year I was making enquiries into getting a titanium one made shaped the same as the OEM one, didn't get far though. Will try a few more places when I get a chance.
01-11-2005, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by timbo
How many people did manage to get (at least) a replacement **** under warranty? I count three above
01-11-2005, 06:07 PM
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Yes, they did mine at the 30,000km service, but I noticed wear after 20,000km. I had dropped in a while before the service, and the warranty manager took a look at it. It could be a design fault: I'm not sure whether the metal finish is a paint or plate. If it was the latter, it would wear better. IMO, it should be either all leather or all metal (alloy or stainless steel), retaining the rotor/triangular cross section. Maybe there's an after-market opportunity for someone with access to computer controlled machining thingies.
My wife suggested we should replace it with a custom shift **** in all black stiched leather, and put the stock one away until such time as we sell it. Can anyone suggest a place in Oz where we could buy one?
My wife suggested we should replace it with a custom shift **** in all black stiched leather, and put the stock one away until such time as we sell it. Can anyone suggest a place in Oz where we could buy one?
01-11-2005, 09:42 PM
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They have some nice all leather covered anatomic ones by Momo on the Sydney Special Vehicles site www.ssv.com.au for AUD117. We're into discrete, conservative, restrained
01-11-2005, 09:53 PM
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my recollection, after searching, is that the Momo ones will fit, after purchasing an adapter. Or you can get a Mazdaspeed for $USD85+shipping.
I like the rotary theme -- just wish Mazda had made something more durable
I like the rotary theme -- just wish Mazda had made something more durable
01-11-2005, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by AMG
Last year I was making enquiries into getting a titanium one made shaped the same as the OEM one, didn't get far though. Will try a few more places when I get a chance.
Gomez.
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01-12-2005, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Lock & Load
Here you go timbo , the pink logo is for the modern metrosexual man LOL
cheers
michael
cheers
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01-13-2005, 07:47 PM
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I got a replacement because I had the same problem with my first RX8, mainly caused by a ring on my left ring finger. I got a Mazdaspeed shift **** through Japanparts as referred by Taka, see:
http://www.japanparts.com/shop/shop....ing%2fShifting
It is plain neoprene rubber but good shape and no hard surfaces so should not mark. About $180AUD insured and delivered, good service.
Tonym
http://www.japanparts.com/shop/shop....ing%2fShifting
It is plain neoprene rubber but good shape and no hard surfaces so should not mark. About $180AUD insured and delivered, good service.
Tonym
01-13-2005, 08:38 PM
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Hi Guys
I bought the illuminated gear **** and it broke within 1000kms, I got it replaced and it's now and they tighten it a lot more this time, I hope it doesn't happen again.
I have a spare original gear ****...if anyone is interested...
I bought the illuminated gear **** and it broke within 1000kms, I got it replaced and it's now and they tighten it a lot more this time, I hope it doesn't happen again.
I have a spare original gear ****...if anyone is interested...
01-13-2005, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
I want my **** shaped like the original **** though
01-15-2005, 03:48 AM
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It is "metal-look" painted plastic and if you wear a ring on your 'gear shift' hand then it is fair wear and tear and falls outside warranty
Us guys "down-under" who are married and have a wedding ring on our left hand will "wear their **** out" quicker than tose that aren't married, or so I've been told ... Ohhhh! I'm now sorry I put that sentance together :o
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Us guys "down-under" who are married and have a wedding ring on our left hand will "wear their **** out" quicker than tose that aren't married, or so I've been told ... Ohhhh! I'm now sorry I put that sentance together :o
Tonym.