I just recieved and installed mine yesterday. Works smooth, and no prob getting into reverse. I do hear a "whine" when accelerating hard. haven't found a good explanation for it though. I do hear that this "wining" noise is not uncommon. The noise is not that bad, but I would like to know what is causing it.......

 

did you put that yellow/green looking material back in?? it is said if you do then you will hear some kind of noise. but if you take it out no noise. richard made sure mine's was out and i don't hear anything but the road..

 

I don't think it gets easier when broken in. There may well be a smoothing the pivot surfaces but the base size is too small to feel. There may be a factor in that oil will replace the installation greese after a short while. This could feel different with the better oils. I don't have it in mine but they speak highly of that purple stuff.

 

I am going to try that tomorrow. I can't see how less insulation can take away a noise, but I'll try it! Out of curiosity...... did you try the shifter with the green/yellow material installed? Or did you remove it before installing it?

Someone on the other site thought that the material of the bulb that goes into the gear box is made of a different material and may be the cause. That sounds somewhat reasonable. This site is the best for really technical questions. Anyone know if that piece is made of a different material, and could it be removed and replaced bu the stock bulb?

 

pull off the **** and console cover.... look up inside the shift boot... take out the felt stuff inside...

i works... i dont think anyone really know why but it does...

and that royal purple is some good ****... it shoud be a package...

beers

 

I would like to quickly reiterate for anyone just joining this thread, how much I truly enjoy my AF short shifter. I paid full price for it and I believe it really is worth it. I have put 3-4K miles on it and it has held up great. Shifting is smooth as ever. I have the stock clutch and flywheel and I believe although this seems like a menial upgrade the difference really is drastic once you install it. And speaking of installing it, it really is a breeze w/ or w/o instructions as you can figure it out quite easily. Just be careful not to lose any of the shifter base nuts to the "e-brake well" as I had a hard time fishing that out.

Money well spent on a quality product that makes driving a great car that much greater.

Thanks again Richard !

 

[QUOTE=SecrtSqurl]I am going to try that tomorrow. I can't see how less insulation can take away a noise, but I'll try it! Out of curiosity...... did you try the shifter with the green/yellow material installed? Or did you remove it before installing it?
no mine was taken out during the install so no chance to hear the diff. but there guys who say in this thread once they take out the material the noise goes away. unexplanable as to why..

 

the felt put just a touch of rpessure and lets the shifter vibrate.. press lightly on the shifter while you are in any gear and it will whine.. take your hand off and it'll go quiet instantly. I can almost play a song by touching my shifter in diffrent places. pushing it forward slightly in 3rd gear mkes the car sound like a jet engine... even more than it already does.

 

It would be nice to have a vibration dampener for the shifter.

 

Mine arrived today. The wait seemed like forever but it's finaly here!

 

Well stop posting and go install that thing...

 

Is it normal for the shifter to vibrate more with the short shifter ?

 

^ yes

 

It's installed and what a difference it makes.

Forget clear corners, this should be the first mod for any RX-8!

 

OMG, one of my threads is on the second page!!
I guess the latest buyers don't comment, it's all been said before.
At least they are not complaining.

 

hm, is there a problem with people who live in canada not getting them? or are they just slower to ship? i live in canada, and was on the hymee website when i saw it, and i instantly wanted one (after driving with a short throw in my buddys z06) is it just a longer wait then normal?

 

Are you saying that you ordered one and it hasn't gotten there?
I haven't had a Canada order in almost a month. If you ordered and don't have it give me your name so I can trace it.

 

no no no, not yet i havnt, page 42 had posts saying "anyone from canada recieved theirs yet" tyhen a couple people said no. i guess i should have looked at the date posted, hm, im not really concerned about the waiting period.. as long as it gets to meworking and no damage. i wouldnt have a problem waiting a month for it.im in no hurry, just a quick question, thanks for the quick reply though

 

Not to mention that it comes shipped as GIFT! Makes it more worth the wait when you don't get triple levied by your Gov.!

 

nice!, man, im gonna get raped with my borla crossing the border.. i know it

 

Don't count on the savings too much. The government still takes their pound of flesh. My shifter cost about $20 to free it from the post office...
It's still well below what it would have cost if it showed full price on the shipping documents.

 

hmm.. question....

it sais SS is for 6 spd manual.
would there be any problems fitting it on a 5 spd manual?

 

wait.. what? 5 spd?

 

huh?! There is no 5 sp for the RX-8.

 

I don't think he's talking rx-8. I think he wants to put it into another vehicle. Yes?