Stiff Shifting Problem can be fixed
 

Guys,

I saw this part from R-Magic that will fix at the base of the shift stick, it seems to be able to correct the stiff shifting and the end result is a smooth shifting. Looks to me someone have to organise a group buy for this approx. 3000yen.

http://www.autov.net/ClubCarDetail.a...CarNoteID=9613

I know EZ have contacts with R-Magic. If can get the part number can order through them. Was about to get the ECU from them, but need to have 2 week downtime because ECU need to send to Japan.

Mazdaspeed has just release a short shifter, I am sure this will solve the stiff shifting problem. Have been hunting for a short shifter awhile and finally. Here comes my next mod. Cheers.

http://www.mazda.co.jp/mazdaspeed/news/2004/07.html

I heard short shifter from Mazda is kinda expensive. (Mazda's is 20% shorter shift only and i heard the only change may actually be a shorter stick dats all....

I am in the the R-Magic one. Whos in?

EZ guys can help to find out and order?

Will check with them tomorrow....

T Q.

If u can, also can help ask about the NGK original spark plugs $?

Also heat range 8 for leading pair if they can be ordered?

The "stiffness" has gotten better on my RX8. It was quite bad when new, but has gradually improved to an acceptable level. It's just over the 1k mark now...and I hope it'll continue to improve. If anyone does get the MazdaSpeed or the R-Magic kit, I would definitely like to hear some feedback regarding whether there's any improvement.

UG any update?

They still checking... :confused:

Well, EZ is never easy to deal with :rolleyes:

Hi M-ster,

You can say that again. :cool:

It's mounted higher on the shifter housing which changes the pivot geometry. You can see the white spacer that does this in the photo. I'd say it'd be the same length as the stock shifter.

Gomez.

Hi All

For the R Magic part, the Japanese Techie person from EZ-import is on vacation, thus most likely will delay in response.

UG

Thanks for clarifying Gomez..

No worries, Mate....

Hi Guys,

The R-Magic part is $100 am also asking them how much is the labour for the change. So anyone interested?

UG

$100 that's cheap!?

ok, i dun mind

M-ster,

Daniel told me the part alone cost $100. So far, interested parties are:

1. UG
2. Neon

I will do so more checks with them. I will leave this group buy open till Monday night.

The total cost (Part + Installation) is $150. So I guess only Neon and myself will do it. Right?

ok :P