mcgregor129

I've browsed the forum recently to try get info on the Axial Flow Short Shifter. It seems that people really like this product, and I just wanted to get any further opinions on it. What I really want to know, which is kind of a stupid question, is if it's worth it?? I know it reduces shifting times, and mistakes, but seeing as though the 8 already has a pretty short shifter, is it that noticeable?? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

NgoRX8

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it's very noticeable. my advice is depending on where you live, go to a meet and hope someone there has it to try out.

DarkBrew

Yes, it's noticeable every time you drive the car and worth every penny.

Jedi54

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I had the same concerns before buying the Short Shifter. It's very noticeable and absolutely worth every penny.

deadphoenix52

+1, havent regretted it ever. worth every penny.

limepro

i have the RPSS my brother has stock and its a huge difference!

nikos_g

hi again! still th question with the different versions in Europe.
Does anone knows if the short sfift will fit on the 192hp rx-8 with 5MT gear box?

Richard Paul

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Sorry it will not work on the 5 speed. We looked at that but never had a gearbox here to work with. Turns out it is similar to the Rx7 but not exactly. We sent one of our 7 shifters to our Euro distributor and it wasn't the same.

mcgregor129

thanks everyone for the comments, really encouraging to me to get one now! do forum members get any sort of discount by any chance?? and i have sat in a toyota mr2 spyder, which had an after market short shifter, and i presume it should feel about the same, you barely have to move your hand to change gears, s it the same case with the rx8 SS?

Jedi54

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I think the best description I've heard for Richard's Short Shifter is that it's similar to a 'bolt action rifle'.
Where are you located? Maybe a local forum member has one that you could check out

dshiznit1489

o, its noticeable. my friend sent his car to the shop and the dumbass guy there thought it wasnt going into gear, so he violently jiggled it and broke a piece off the short shifter. LUCKILY my friend made it home w/o crashing, and thank god for the lifetime warranty.

california style

I had mine for three years, and I still go "oooh yeah!" when I change gear and then smile.

Its a great mod, and a DIY-able one too.

Jedi54

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holy crap dshuznit: that guy must have yanked pretty freakin' hard on that shifter to break it! Luckily, Richard's customer service is top notch!

nikos_g

so there is no hope for me?

nikos_g

there must be a way...

i am doomed :-(

mcgregor129

is richard paul the guy who makes the Axial Flow short shifter?? or is that completely different?

Jedi54

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Richard is the inventor of the Axial Flow Short Shifter (and currently working on a Super Charger for us)

laythor

If you bought the 8 because you like the sports car feel, the look and the fun... then buy the shifter. If you bought your 8 because they were all out of Speed3's... go with something else

In all seriousness, best bang for the buck mod you'll do to your car.

NgoRX8

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yea, it's the mod that i'd ahve to say, i notice the most. haha.

AJ's Shinka

It is definitely worth it. The stock shifter feels "loose" compared to the RP SS. If you want a nice tight precise feel and want to become one with the car, this is the mod that bonds you to your car.

NavyShinka

My car car is in getting the throwout bearing replaced. This was the perfect time to have the shop put ia shifter in for me. Called RP yesterday and he is sending one out. It should be here today or tomorrow. RP actually answers his own phone. Great guy to talk to.

robel82

where can you get this short sifter? ive been looking all over but cant find it.

paulmasoner

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start here

http://www.axialflow.com/

robel82

Thanks. I just ordered mine. Cant wait.

NgoRX8

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you'll love it!