shift nob in the 6MT wornned out
10-08-2003, 06:38 PM
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shift *** in the 6MT wornned out
has anybody else that has a manual 8 have the same "problem" the shift ***'s silver top portion is worned out from shifting. is this warranty covered to replace it?
10-08-2003, 08:39 PM
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I don't grab my stick at the head... I kinda wrap my hand around the shaft and go at it that way, so the head doesn't get abused.
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10-08-2003, 08:44 PM
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Originally posted by khoney
I don't grab my stick at the head... I kinda wrap my hand around the shaft and go at it that way, so the head doesn't get abused.
Waiting for the inevitable replies... :D
I don't grab my stick at the head... I kinda wrap my hand around the shaft and go at it that way, so the head doesn't get abused.
Waiting for the inevitable replies... :D
HOW..?WHAT??WHY U LITTLE *&^%!! HEHEH
i tried that but it is hard when you try to "fast shift"
10-08-2003, 08:45 PM
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So many roads to ride...
I've had to replace EVERY shifter I have ever bought every year or so....from MOMO to the cheapies, I guess I don't have the midas touch...but it is neat to see how every shifter makes the car drive differently. Go ahead.... Pick up a new one to fit your style, but be prepared for the leather to fall off or the glue to fail or vibration to loosen all your fixins.
EDIT: I guess the car doesn't drive any different, it just FEELS different.
EDIT: I guess the car doesn't drive any different, it just FEELS different.
10-08-2003, 08:46 PM
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actually a correct shifting technique is to be light with the shifter and not to grab it like a "joystick" :D You're suppose to juse push and pull it from the "head" ..... oh gawd this is bad.
Mine isn't warn out but I would hope they would replace it, I had my shift **** replaced in my hyundai after 3 years it started to crack.
Mine isn't warn out but I would hope they would replace it, I had my shift **** replaced in my hyundai after 3 years it started to crack.
10-08-2003, 08:47 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by U. N. O.
the *** silver top part (the part you were talking about in your original post) shifts from side to side and i have to center it sometimes.
Originally posted by RX-GR8
it shifts no pun intended with spirited shifting. i have to move it back to center from time to time. [/QUOTE
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what?
it shifts no pun intended with spirited shifting. i have to move it back to center from time to time. [/QUOTE
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what?
10-08-2003, 08:52 PM
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Originally posted by RX-GR8
the *** silver top part (the part you were talking about in your original post) shifts from side to side and i have to center it sometimes.
the *** silver top part (the part you were talking about in your original post) shifts from side to side and i have to center it sometimes.
lol weird.. take it to have a look at it, it doesn't seem normal at all..
It reminds me of my sister's sunfire, after 130k miles and so , it does that even when in gear, say 3rd, it moves about 1.5 inches side to side.. lol but seriously have it looked at..
10-08-2003, 08:55 PM
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Originally posted by Wing
actually a correct shifting technique is to be light with the shifter and not to grab it like a "joystick" :D You're suppose to juse push and pull it from the "head" ..... oh gawd this is bad.
Mine isn't warn out but I would hope they would replace it, I had my shift **** replaced in my hyundai after 3 years it started to crack.
actually a correct shifting technique is to be light with the shifter and not to grab it like a "joystick" :D You're suppose to juse push and pull it from the "head" ..... oh gawd this is bad.
Mine isn't warn out but I would hope they would replace it, I had my shift **** replaced in my hyundai after 3 years it started to crack.
the part that is worne out is the lower left silver part.. i tend to "push" the shifter when changin wears from 2nd to 3rd and 4th to 5th... ( for some reason i don't seem to be able to do it from 6th to 7th:D )
10-08-2003, 09:02 PM
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I have a little worn spot on the plating as well. It started showing after a couple hundred miles. It's gotten just a little bit bigger now that I have a couple thousand miles. I'd say it's a plating problem.
10-08-2003, 09:21 PM
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I would be very surprised if the warranty doesn't cover replacement as often as needed during the warranty period if the wear is significant. Someone will have to try it and let us know.
10-09-2003, 05:45 PM
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Originally posted by Squidward
Or you can just take a ziplock sandwich bag and place it over the shifter.. secure it with a heavy duty rubberband and you'll be all set.
Or you can just take a ziplock sandwich bag and place it over the shifter.. secure it with a heavy duty rubberband and you'll be all set.
but no seriously this could happend TO YOU
10-10-2003, 01:04 PM
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Originally posted by lourx8
Same thing happened to my shifter. The silver side of the **** closest to me is dull and worn out.
Same thing happened to my shifter. The silver side of the **** closest to me is dull and worn out.
10-10-2003, 01:37 PM
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Originally posted by U. N. O.
really? what did you say at the dealer? did you pay for those?
the part that is worne out is the lower left silver part.. i tend to "push" the shifter when changin wears from 2nd to 3rd and 4th to 5th... ( for some reason i don't seem to be able to do it from 6th to 7th:D )
really? what did you say at the dealer? did you pay for those?
the part that is worne out is the lower left silver part.. i tend to "push" the shifter when changin wears from 2nd to 3rd and 4th to 5th... ( for some reason i don't seem to be able to do it from 6th to 7th:D )
They even "installed" it for me.
10-10-2003, 02:04 PM
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Originally posted by Wing
I just brought the **** in and said .. "look it's cracked" they said "ok here's another" I said "Thanks".
They even "installed" it for me.
I just brought the **** in and said .. "look it's cracked" they said "ok here's another" I said "Thanks".
They even "installed" it for me.
10-10-2003, 09:43 PM
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VW coulda had it...
I'll keep an eye out for this also. I think Mazda should replace it with one that is CNC machined out of a solid block of titanium.
Yes, that's it, machined titanium! (well, that would be nice, wouldn't it?)
Yes, that's it, machined titanium! (well, that would be nice, wouldn't it?)
10-10-2003, 09:49 PM
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Miataphiles lurking here may know what I mean by this..
Perhaps it is time for some voodoo.
I wonder, if enough demand arises, would Voodoo Bob make a **** for this car?
Perhaps it is time for some voodoo.
I wonder, if enough demand arises, would Voodoo Bob make a **** for this car?
