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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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Much improved shifting

Don't get me wrong, I love the short throw shifter and stock shift ****, but to me, it was TOO short.

I really couldn't find a comfortable position for my right hand.

So, I actually increased the lenght of the shifter by about 1 1/4". It makes a ton of difference!! The shifts were smoother and more percise. I replaced the stock **** with a B&M that an adapter kit that I modified.

If your happy with the way the car shifts now, don't change it. But if you're constantly thinking about your shifts, try this out!!
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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awesome thanks.
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 07:31 PM
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what are you waiting for
install that
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Old Oct 17, 2003 | 12:44 AM
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And lose one of my rotors? No way! :D
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Old Oct 17, 2003 | 08:13 PM
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Is that a 3rd gen RX-7 shift ****? Sure looks like it. Of course a lot of other shift knows look like that too...
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Old Oct 18, 2003 | 10:16 AM
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Originally posted by Icemastr
Is that a 3rd gen RX-7 shift ****? Sure looks like it. Of course a lot of other shift knows look like that too...
He said it was a BMW shift ****. ENGLISH OWNS YOU.
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Old Oct 18, 2003 | 10:34 AM
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For those who have driven both, how does the RX-8 shifter compare with the MX-5/Miata? For me the latter is just perfect.
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Old Oct 18, 2003 | 02:21 PM
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Hey Tronics, I said B AND M!!! Not bmw
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Old Oct 18, 2003 | 02:36 PM
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Originally posted by lurcher
For those who have driven both, how does the RX-8 shifter compare with the MX-5/Miata? For me the latter is just perfect.
The RX-8 is not quite as rifle-bolt short and sharp as the Miata, but it's a very close runner-up. If you like the Miata, you'll like this one.
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Old Oct 18, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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Hey Tronics, I said B AND M!!! Not bmw
ENGLISH OWNS ME!
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Old Oct 18, 2003 | 05:57 PM
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so can I have your unneeded 8 shift ****?
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Old Oct 18, 2003 | 09:31 PM
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I'll be at the car show at the SD convention center on the 25th, I'll bing it with me!!
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