short shifters
08-22-2003, 08:13 PM
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short shifters
Do you guys think that the aftermarket will make a short shifter that gives the RX-8 a more direct solid feel when shifting. Does anyone know if the clutch is like older RX-7 were you can change the slave clutch hose to stainless steel to get a firmer feel?
08-23-2003, 04:02 PM
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We were hoping to have short shifters already, but they have been moved down the "development" ladder.
Mazda changed it substantially from earlier cars - which would not have been a major problem, except you can NOT buy the middle large white bushing nor the smaller one on the bottom of the lever --- they only come with a COMPLETE lever !!
The O.D. of the lower bushing is larger than any of the ones from ealier cars - so, at this time, we do not have a bushing available.
I've had mine apart a few times already.
We purchased a few levers, and are looking into alternate methods of creating a short shifter.
Dave Lemon --
Mazda changed it substantially from earlier cars - which would not have been a major problem, except you can NOT buy the middle large white bushing nor the smaller one on the bottom of the lever --- they only come with a COMPLETE lever !!
The O.D. of the lower bushing is larger than any of the ones from ealier cars - so, at this time, we do not have a bushing available.
I've had mine apart a few times already.
We purchased a few levers, and are looking into alternate methods of creating a short shifter.
Dave Lemon --
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