Have a read of the DIY........it's childs play. Really. Have a go. Become just a little bit mechanically inclined. Your family will be amazed!!

 

Yeah, I figure that it's nearing the end of the month, so people are just getting in on the deal while they can.

 

It was quite good, I must admit. I had me thinking I could do it until I read about the breaking clips(which I know I would do) and someone having to mill the unit down.

 

RP!
Could you give us a heads-up when you have sent the shifter?
Thanks

 

Don't worry....only the bastard clip breaks, and it doesn't matter really. Mine is broken, I don't know when it broke....but it doesn't rattle at all.

One person in 100 needs to file the reverse lockout tab. You wont be that one.....!

 

Do they all come pre-greased? If not, what kind of grease do you recommend?

 

Yeah man, they come pre-greased.

 

Not anymore. It made to much of a mess putting it in the baggie.
It's not a critical thing on the Mazda anyway since it gets oiled from the box.
Any grease will work just until the oil gets up there. In fact I've had guys just put oil on it without problems.

 

payment sent!! barely got in on this!!

 

Awesome thanks. Should I order through the site or just pay there? When would be a good time to schedule as well?

 

How much for this shifter? Any pics? Is it even still available?

 

http://www.axialflow.com/index.htm And yes it's still available.


Okay, I went ahead an ordered it. I left you a note in the paypal payment. So if you see an order that's going to La Verne California, it's me. We can set up a time to install when it's convenient for you. Thanks again.

 

There are two other threads with lots of pictures. Better yet go to Gomez DIY thread.
Bring up :axialflow.com for price and if your fast you can get the Feb price of $229.00.

 

Whoops I sent the funds through the site.

 

It's a leap year, how wonderful! Feb. 29 and just ordered! Looking forward to the RP experience!

Richard, It did end up showing that it took $271.00 out of my bank account as an FYI. Will the adjustment be made prior to shipment?

Thanks again for taking the time to talk this morning. It is only 845am in Cali. so I hope it wasn't too early.

 

Ordered Monday arrived Thursday. On the car Thursday night. I did manage to break the small tab, but no big deal. Hot melt glue gun fixed that right up.

Love the shifter. Can't beat that metallic click-click from gear to gear. Now I just need to finish my engine break-in so I can really enjoy the shifter.

Good job RP....keep working that axial compressor. I had an Eaton in my Miata and would love something that doesn't create so much waste heat.

 

Ordered mine monday and installed it wednesday! I tried to shifter boot yank method and it worked great. No broken tab problems. The whole install took me about 30 minutes, and that was the first time I had taken apart the dash. The shifter feel is incredible, short, sure throws. Thanks RP.

 

See that Gomez. I just did another one today for a new customer, no broken tabs. I had to do it twice on his car too. Just get the front ones up and the back is just worked out.
I wouldn't argue with the expert, but he is a stubbornbastard. With two b's.
Old dogs can learn.

 

Hmm. There have been a couple with this problem but I don't think it is 1/16".
There are non longer then what you have if it hasn't been modified. I know they don't get any longer because that is the OD of the raw stock. I can't make them longer except fot a cleanup cut that's as big as it gets.

If you can't adjust your shifting style for this then you have to move the plate. This is done by removing the pins and adjusting the plate to where you want then tighten down. The holes are slotted for this reason. Just be sure they are tight because if they come loose you may get into reverse without pushing down.

 

That's what I ment, just that you must remove the dowel pins. Use a visegrip and try not to lose them.

 

I received my short shifter today. However, the shifter came without the white ring on it. What shall I do, Richard?

 

Your car is driveable, just be careful you don't accidentally select reverse.

Gomez.

 

Hang on a minute, I'll get you the part number of the bolt and you can get new ones from the dealer if you wish.

 

Bolt part number is......99794-0612

Dowel part number, if req'd.......Y611-17-517 (known as a pin, actually)

Plate part number is.....Y601-17-571A (includes bonded rubber gasket)

 

These are Australian/UK part numbers.....it's my experience that MNAO run the same part numbers.

All the best,

Gomez.