Anybody elses shifter shake a little?
 

Hey guys, well tommorow will be 7 days that I own my Titanium beauty. You guys on this forum are great! You guys have so much knowledge and I think it helps prospective buyers a lot!

That said, my shifter (6speed) at idle shakes a little. Is that normal or should i get it checked out? Thanks guys!

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Yes...it is not uncommon for the RX-8 shifter to experience some shaking while in idle. Many folks here have exeperienced the same thing. No problems....

Mine also shakes ... no problem

Seems like my post has bothered you..
 

and so you put your little search. Thanks to the other guy that replied and helped! I appreciate it!

Only when it's excited... :D

Thanks again guys!
 

I appreciate the replies.

It vibrates because the lever goes directly into the transmission and not isolated by rods or cables like the AT. I think it is just part of the aura of the sports car feel.

I think "pidge" spends more time dogging people than actually trying to help people out

My friend asked me the same thing and I felt a little ashamed when he made fun of me. He owns a Toyota Celica GT-S limited panasonic/TRD edition and says his never shakes. Glad to know I am not the only one.

Every manual car I've ever driven has a stick that shakes slightly.

The Celica won't exhibit the shake like the 8 because the shifter mechanisim is mounted to the chassis and controls the tranny thru cables.

Some shake is normal. Not to worry.

I concur . . . like all the others have said it's totally normal . . .

Enjoy your new car !!

I've only had my eight for a few days now and wondering the same thing...but yes mine shakes as well...don't let it worry you...it's kosher...

Pidge was just looking for an excuse to bump is post count. I'd never do that....

lol...I just took the girlfriend, mom, and sister out for a ride in the 8, and we all fit no problem...mind you i'm 6'1!!!

I am so glad i purchased this car...seriousley....i have never been this happy with a car....my shifter can shake all it wants...lol

THANK YOU SO MUCH GUYS!
 

I APPRECIATE ALL THE REPLIES!!!!!

hahahaha

that thing is awesome

Just remember if you shake your shifter more than twice, you're playing with it!!!

It's fine. Don't worry about it. (the car's shifter!)

Re: Anybody elses shifter shake a little?
 

To make sure that it is indeed the shifter that's shaking, get yourself checked out for Parkinson's first. :)

Please remember to shake your shifter when using the urinal.

Shake it more than twice - you're playing with it.