BlackAero

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

UG_8

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.

BlackAero

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

Neon

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?

UG_8

Will check with them tomorrow....

Neon

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?

Zo0oM

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.

Neon

UG any update?

UG_8

They still checking...

M-ster

Well, EZ is never easy to deal with

UG_8

Hi M-ster,

You can say that again.

Gomez

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.

UG_8

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

Neon

Thanks for clarifying Gomez..

Gomez

No worries, Mate....

UG_8

Hi Guys,

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

UG

M-ster

$100 that's cheap!?

Neon

ok, i dun mind

UG_8

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.

UG_8

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

Neon

ok :P