wagison

Hey, i wanted to say that i just put in the new shifter, and i don't know how many of you area guys have one of these yet, but if anyone is curious, and wants to see what it is all about before they buy, let me know. maybe you can check it out.

irish8

wagison....I have heard only great things about this shifter!! Can you post how it feels. How does the car shift and drive? Also, pix?

- Irish

wagison

yeah, i was kinda hesitant to give my 2 cents on how this shifter feels, since so many people have talked about it, Overall, i really like it, i have some problems finding 6th gear for some reason, but that could be due to the fact that i have driven only maybe 50 miles with it. It would seem to me that some may find this upgrade completely awesome, while some who are less perceptive may hardly notice. As for me, i find the action and the placement of the shifter to be a vast improvement, while not noticing the shortened throw as much as others. Overall, it is very cool, and i really think it is one of the more awesome things ever that people are out there making a product like this.

swoope

iTrader: (5)

it smokes.

beers

Mr. Ed's rx-8

how long did you have to wait after ordering it? aslo...how much did it set you back?

swoope

iTrader: (5)

got it 4 days after he got my check. and that cali to fla usa.

http://www.axialflow.com/

beers

blksf8

how much?

swoope

iTrader: (5)

duh,

http://www.axialflow.com/



beers

Straight8

I ordered mine on a Sat night and Richard had it to me the next Tuesday. Easy install cept for one clip that I decided I no longer need

When shifting gears all you really have to do now is flick your wrist. I took right to it and had no problem finding the gears - 6th does take some getting used to but it was like that w/the stock shifter. You can get the car in gear so much easier now, especially when you're really getting on it...the rpm's dont drop near the way they did w/the stock shifter.

The sound from the tranny is more pronounced now. I suppose if one wanted to dampen the sound some insulation could be packed around the shifter - there is some room under the cover. I kinda like the tranny sound, turn the stereo on and you cant hear it at all. Click click vooooom, click click vooooom...lol

This shifter is worth every penny you pay, a mod that actually does something!

Mr. Ed's rx-8

WE HAVE A 6TH GEAR?!?!?!?

j/k

how is the high RPM shift from 1st to 2nd? mine will grind if i take it to redline and shift.

Straight8

I've never had a grinding problem going from a redlined first to second. Not sure if the shifter could cure that problem.

jenkins-crew

got to get me one!

thrustn

I would like to check it out. What area of Houston are you from?

DrKillJoY

Bring it out to the meeting on the 5th!

jenkins-crew

Or even come to the Austin Meet in April so we can all check it out!

https://www.rx8club.com/gulf-rx-8-forum-32/tx-rx-meet-austin-april-23-a-55328/

TexasKyle

I have had the 1st to 2nd problem at high RPM and Richards shifter didnt do much for that. Thats not the shifters fault, or Richards though. I love it, its a small mod that makes a huge difference IMO. No regrets at all. Much more solid feel to it, plus an inch of the throws is nice.