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Aug 8, 2004 | 12:56 PM

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Icemastr

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Its ShIfT MaD qUiCk Yo!

Aug 10, 2004 | 05:46 AM

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leegina

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why does the renisis racing one look different from the mazdaspeed one? The gaskets and such dont match up?

Aug 10, 2004 | 06:56 AM

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Worth it I think... How much time do you think it will gain... it is AUD$500+ though

Aug 10, 2004 | 06:57 AM

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How much fun it will add though hehe 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 3rd 2nd.... ehhe

Aug 10, 2004 | 09:15 AM

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This is one case where shorter is better...

Aug 10, 2004 | 09:16 AM

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Taka: I just got my MS brake lines in, will take some shots and post tonight...

Aug 18, 2004 | 09:41 PM

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I reserve judgement until I actually try it out. But in general with a short shifter you still have to wait on the synchros to do their jobs. Or you can force them and actually shift slower. I think a different shift **** would be enough for most..

Aug 19, 2004 | 01:22 PM

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Mine should be here by Sept 30th...

Aug 26, 2004 | 03:18 PM

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anyone actually heard anythign back about the short throw shifters by mazdaspeed and renesis racing? I wouldn't mind having one but i'm not going to get one just to have it be a hunk of crap.

Aug 26, 2004 | 03:24 PM

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The one I ordered should be here in a few weeks, they just came out so it takes a little longer to get here from Japan...

Aug 26, 2004 | 06:12 PM

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army_rx8

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where did you order it from..and who makes it? I am greatly interested.

Aug 27, 2004 | 09:30 AM

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It is a Mazdaspeed part and I ordered it from Canzoomer...

Aug 27, 2004 | 04:02 PM

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Well, I'm holding my breath on the Renesis Racing one. The picture is of a 2nd gen RX-7 shifter and bushings. If they can't even manage to produce a photo of the actual unit they are selling for the RX-8, then how high can your expectations be of their actual product and service?

Edit: Make that - "I'm NOT holding my breath!" I must have been tired or something...

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Aug 27, 2004 | 04:08 PM

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Well just got word that mine is on its way and should be here next week, Monday or Tuesday; along with my MS clutch line and MS Sub-Frame Braces...

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Aug 27, 2004 | 04:17 PM

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cortc - your car is gonna be sweet.

I holding off until you review it.

Aug 27, 2004 | 04:26 PM

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Nemesis8: I will post pics, install and a review next week...

Aug 27, 2004 | 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kain

"to shift faster, move your hand faster, that's about all there is to it."

HEY WAKEECH!!! what was that movie with sylvestor stallone and he had a robotic arm so he could switch gears super fast?????? your quote totally reminded me of it- they had cars that looked like dinosaurs and stuff

That was Deathrace 2000. IIRC, it was David Carradine's character (Frankenstein?) which had the robotic arm.

Aug 27, 2004 | 10:48 PM

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Just tracked them, they are in the air; left Japan on a flight this afternoon...

Aug 29, 2004 | 12:04 AM

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Are these parts coming to CZ first? Or are they coming direct to you? I have the clutch line coming also, and I'm wondering if it is on the same flight.

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Aug 29, 2004 | 01:22 AM

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My parts are coming direct, I also have the MS Sub-Frame Braces comming and they are quite large so they sent everything direct to me...

Aug 30, 2004 | 09:29 PM

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Ok, I received the MS Sport Shifter today along with the MS clutch line... Very nice, good quality pieces...

Will post pics tonight and install tomorrow...

Aug 31, 2004 | 09:33 PM

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Sweet i can't wait to see how the install goes..and to hear your driving inpressions of it

Sep 1, 2004 | 12:25 AM

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mspeed11

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i had a 92 talon and that had a short shift. but they made the nobb long like a joy stick or something. it was cool though because the arm rest was so high that all the action had to be in the wrist. yous guys rock!