Update
 

I finally got my 8 back from the shop. Can't even tell that the car was hit. It looks great and handles as good as before. https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/my-brand-new-rx8-45755/

The only thing I noticed though is that the shifter feels little tight. Before the accident I could twist it slightly (about half and inch or so) to the left and to the right. I'm thinking that my mechanic might have tighten so it wouldn't look like there's something with the tranny...what do you guys think?

It sounds like its screwed in a full turn more than it was before. Loosen it up one turn CCW

Well, congrats on it looking okay anyway...you should be able to twist the shifter all the way off, they just screw on

wtf my car has been gone for a fucking month and urs is done b4 mine is ARGHHHH!H!H!H!H!H!H!HY!H!H!H! damn ur lucky you didnt go through some 1 elses shitty as insur comp

what happened to your 8?