Shift Knob Specs
09-28-2006, 02:13 PM
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Shift **** Specs... Please Help!!
I am looking to buy a replacement shift **** for my 8. The only thing I am a tad hesitant about is the fitting because I know some ***** fit some cars and some don't. Does anyone know if universal shift ***** fit 8?? The one I am looking at says 15 mm inner diameter, but I don't know where that is a measurement of?? If anyone could help or has an aftermarket **** that was universal... let me know.. Thanks!!
I did search for a while, looking in many "shift ****" and "specs" threads, but couldn't find what I was looking for.
I did search for a while, looking in many "shift ****" and "specs" threads, but couldn't find what I was looking for.
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09-28-2006, 03:36 PM
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The adappters are usually pretty low quality. When you install them, the **** has the tendency to continually vibrate itself loose (not to the point of coming off in your hands, but enough to have an annoying rattle). I would try and spend a little extra money on one of the correctly sized 12.5 mm ***** for reliability.
09-28-2006, 05:22 PM
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...I'm SOOO Off Topic
just my personal thought on the ****:
When I got my car, I thought the Triangular design of the **** was a bit odd and that it would feel uncomfortable while driving, but I later found out how comfortable it was. Its a real sexy looking ****. I personally wouldnt change it unless i HAD to. ... but thats just me.
-RomeO
When I got my car, I thought the Triangular design of the **** was a bit odd and that it would feel uncomfortable while driving, but I later found out how comfortable it was. Its a real sexy looking ****. I personally wouldnt change it unless i HAD to. ... but thats just me.
-RomeO
09-28-2006, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by PSUGreySreet
If adapters (those plastic things) come with the ****, then will it work?? or do i need a 12.5 mm straight and that's all?
I would stay away from those universal fitting ones. Even though they have different adapter sizes, sometimes they will not fit snugly and will move a little. I would just find one that screws on.
I want a new shift **** too.... what kind were you looking at?
09-28-2006, 06:16 PM
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To be honest, I only had started looking on ebay to see what options were out there. It's not the first thing I want to get done, but eventually. I saw a really cool red and black carbon fiber one I liked (I forget where I saw it), but something with red, black, & silver would look awesome with my red/black interior.
09-29-2006, 04:32 PM
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I have the Kartboy **** on my Evo after searching for months for one I liked. I'm VERY happy with it and it should fit the RX-8 as well (check around to be sure though).
http://www.allwheelengineering.com/b..._class=KB-E001
http://www.allwheelengineering.com/b..._class=KB-E001
09-29-2006, 06:43 PM
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Team VooDoo makes really nice ball shifters. They are actually for the miata, says they are the same. Never tried putting one on, but being that they are both Mazda'a .............
09-29-2006, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by rglbegl
Team VooDoo makes really nice ball shifters. They are actually for the miata, says they are the same. Never tried putting one on, but being that they are both Mazda'a .............
09-29-2006, 08:56 PM
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Ours is actually a solid hunk of aluminum tapped for the thread pitch of the RX-8 shifter, so it screws on perfectly. If you want an aluminum ball-type shifter, it'll work perfectly for you. I find it better than OEM due to the fact you can comfortably use the shifter properly (with your hand on top instead of a pistol grip), but to each their own. And of course I might be a little biased 
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10-02-2006, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
Team Voodoo all teh way. Best ***** on the market. Get the magnum, fits the car and hands great.
Agreed. This **** looks perfect. Screws on perfectly and feels great. Only thing I wish it was a little heavier like the stock ****.
10-03-2006, 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by DPE
Ours is actually a solid hunk of aluminum tapped for the thread pitch of the RX-8 shifter, so it screws on perfectly. If you want an aluminum ball-type shifter, it'll work perfectly for you. I find it better than OEM due to the fact you can comfortably use the shifter properly (with your hand on top instead of a pistol grip), but to each their own. And of course I might be a little biased .
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10-25-2006, 03:44 AM
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I'll try to explain this the best I can. Does anyone know if there is an adapter for shift ***** that is metal. It would be used to screw into a universal shift ****. That way we can make a 12.5 mm shift **** out of any ****. Does this exist? If not does anybody know someone who can do this? I'm sure there would be a lot of interest in this product.
10-25-2006, 09:07 AM
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i just ordered a team voodoo "piano black" ****... it looks real nice. i can't wait to put it on!!!
http://www.thompson-automotive.com/c...63/2029548.htm
http://www.thompson-automotive.com/c...63/2029548.htm
10-25-2006, 01:39 PM
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Allright!!!! What is up with the 12.5mm????? I tried for a long time to find one, till i realized it is a 10mm. Where does the 12.5mm come from? Do I have a different tranny? Or are you all talking about a different part? I just affix a 10mm nut in any shift **** and it works great.
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