DIY: RP (AFE) Short Shifter install.
02-28-2005, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard Paul
Say Gomez what do you think of dan's method of "yanking" the shift boot to remove it? Two people have tried this and no broken tabs.
Also I think it was boxcar who showed a picture of using a needle nose plyers to remove the wire clips from the studs.
These are good tips if they work out. Well I know the plyers trick will work. The yanking of the boot might take a little ***** to try untill some more people do it.
Also I think it was boxcar who showed a picture of using a needle nose plyers to remove the wire clips from the studs.
These are good tips if they work out. Well I know the plyers trick will work. The yanking of the boot might take a little ***** to try untill some more people do it.
With regards to the harness clips, you can see what you're doing and that makes it a heap easier. It's only 'cos you're impatient to get the shifter in that you feel frustrated about them!!!
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02-28-2005, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TexasKyle
JUST received and installed my RP Shifter. Thanks Gomez for the DIY guide. Made it easier knowing what was holding the console top down...ie not having to worry about breaking a clip by pulling on it the wrong way.....
Install was butter. Have to hang around the house for a while.....waiting on paperwork for a house we are buying.....BUT after that I am going on a little cruise to check the feel. I can notice it just sitting in the drive way working the pattern though.....WooHoo!
Thanks again Gomez....AND Richard Paul.
Install was butter. Have to hang around the house for a while.....waiting on paperwork for a house we are buying.....BUT after that I am going on a little cruise to check the feel. I can notice it just sitting in the drive way working the pattern though.....WooHoo!
Thanks again Gomez....AND Richard Paul.
Thanks Kyle!!
02-28-2005, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
I get a warm and fuzzy feeling when someone benefits from a thread of mine. I've learnt a lot here in the past, it's nice to give something back.
Thanks Kyle!!
Thanks Kyle!!
cheers
michael
03-03-2005, 09:31 AM
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Gomez: I see from the picture w/the 2 shifters beside each other that the stock one has a slight angle to it and the aftermarket one is perfectly straight. My question is do you noticed a difference in the shift pattern due to this or notice the shifter is in a different position (eg. neutral position). If so, does it may a big difference?
03-03-2005, 10:19 AM
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Yeah, what he said...but also...what is the benifit of replaceing the shifter?
Will it feel more silky?
Will it cut down on the travel needed to change gears? (hence might take a tiny bit off times)
Let me know, thanks for the DIY!
Will it feel more silky?
Will it cut down on the travel needed to change gears? (hence might take a tiny bit off times)
Let me know, thanks for the DIY!
03-03-2005, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MyRxBad
Gomez: I see from the picture w/the 2 shifters beside each other that the stock one has a slight angle to it and the aftermarket one is perfectly straight. My question is do you noticed a difference in the shift pattern due to this or notice the shifter is in a different position (eg. neutral position). If so, does it may a big difference?
Richard's shifter is now a little further away from me, but I have noticed no difference at all. Therefore, I don't think you LHD guys will pick the difference either. I notice no difference in the shift pattern, and no-one else who's fitted one has reported doing so.
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I really should be getting a cheque (check) from Richard every month
03-03-2005, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by rx8wannahave
Yeah, what he said...but also...what is the benefit of replacing the shifter?
Will it feel more silky?
Will it cut down on the travel needed to change gears? (hence might take a tiny bit off times)
Let me know, thanks for the DIY!
Will it feel more silky?
Will it cut down on the travel needed to change gears? (hence might take a tiny bit off times)
Let me know, thanks for the DIY!
The DosDog has a first impressions thread, read that one too. We're all happy campers....
03-10-2005, 08:24 PM
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gomez,
thanks for the work, i would have broke that tab for sure. i ended up using a covered screwdriver between the silver part and the consol to get it free.
the trick i used for the wire looms was jewlers screwdriver on one side neddle nose pliars on the other.
btw, the shifter rocks.
beers
thanks for the work, i would have broke that tab for sure. i ended up using a covered screwdriver between the silver part and the consol to get it free.
the trick i used for the wire looms was jewlers screwdriver on one side neddle nose pliars on the other.
btw, the shifter rocks.
beers
03-11-2005, 09:14 AM
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Thanks swoope. I would have used needle nose pliers, but I'd left mine at work! Two jewellers screwdrivers would work fine too....and yes, the shifter does rock .
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03-12-2005, 11:05 AM
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Just installed mine...
Received my shifter on Thursday, and just got through installing it. Thanks, Gomez, for this excellent DIY. Was a major help, and armed with this info, it took me all of 45 minutes to install it, including the time to find the right sockets.
Have only done a short test drive at this point, but man oh man, I love it! Much more precise through the gates, and slicker feeling than the stock shifter. I've put about $2k worth of stuff on this car since I bought it, and this shifter is the best money spent yet (IMO). For any of you with MT's, this is a strongly recommended upgrade. Very easy to install, and the improved shifting is totally worth the (low) cost that Richard is charging.
Best,
Bill
Have only done a short test drive at this point, but man oh man, I love it! Much more precise through the gates, and slicker feeling than the stock shifter. I've put about $2k worth of stuff on this car since I bought it, and this shifter is the best money spent yet (IMO). For any of you with MT's, this is a strongly recommended upgrade. Very easy to install, and the improved shifting is totally worth the (low) cost that Richard is charging.
Best,
Bill
03-12-2005, 05:24 PM
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No doubt Rotario! No matter how much I end up doing to this car, Richards Shifter will be one of the best, if not THE best mod I can make. Quick, easy, cheap, and makes a HUGE difference. Gotta love it.
03-17-2005, 06:16 PM
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Mine came in today, install was a snap.
I have removed the panel around the shifter and ashtray before,
(Aux input by PIE, lighted shift ****, XM sat radio, ext.)
Boy does this mod work well!
Shifts are precise, short (duhh)
I hardly recommend this shifter!
Best mod so far!
I have removed the panel around the shifter and ashtray before,
(Aux input by PIE, lighted shift ****, XM sat radio, ext.)
Boy does this mod work well!
Shifts are precise, short (duhh)
I hardly recommend this shifter!
Best mod so far!
03-19-2005, 02:01 AM
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I just finished installing mine. It's been sitting in my office for a few weeks waiting for the car to get back home from the audio shop. Install was a breeze, though getting the main shift boot off was tougher for me than it probably was for most, due to the absolute maze of electronic wiring I have going through that area now. Thanks for the great DIY, Gomez.
03-24-2005, 08:19 PM
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Thanks for the DIY Gomez, worked a treat and love the precise and short shifts!
P.s. As mentioned, needle-nosed pliers made removing the wiring harness clips on the nuts a breeze.
P.s.s. I spent the first half an hour attempting to unclip the wrong clip under the shifter cover... There's a big one and then a smaller one closer to the handbrake, it's the small one guys
P.s. As mentioned, needle-nosed pliers made removing the wiring harness clips on the nuts a breeze.
P.s.s. I spent the first half an hour attempting to unclip the wrong clip under the shifter cover... There's a big one and then a smaller one closer to the handbrake, it's the small one guys
03-24-2005, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Simple
Thanks for the DIY Gomez, worked a treat and love the precise and short shifts!
P.s. As mentioned, needle-nosed pliers made removing the wiring harness clips on the nuts a breeze.
P.s.s. I spent the first half an hour attempting to unclip the wrong clip under the shifter cover... There's a big one and then a smaller one closer to the handbrake, it's the small one guys
P.s. As mentioned, needle-nosed pliers made removing the wiring harness clips on the nuts a breeze.
P.s.s. I spent the first half an hour attempting to unclip the wrong clip under the shifter cover... There's a big one and then a smaller one closer to the handbrake, it's the small one guys
03-31-2005, 05:17 AM
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Gomez,
A really good DIY. I reckon it will go down in RX-8 forum folk history as a classic, one of the best.
I have a slight modification, if I may, to one of your steps. I cringe at using a screw driver to remove anything plastic. That small cover in the first step - I found I could remove it by poking it out (towards the rear of the car) with my finger, accessibly via the handbrake slot in the console.
Cheers,
Hymee.
A really good DIY. I reckon it will go down in RX-8 forum folk history as a classic, one of the best.
I have a slight modification, if I may, to one of your steps. I cringe at using a screw driver to remove anything plastic. That small cover in the first step - I found I could remove it by poking it out (towards the rear of the car) with my finger, accessibly via the handbrake slot in the console.
Cheers,
Hymee.
03-31-2005, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Hymee
Gomez,
A really good DIY. I reckon it will go down in RX-8 forum folk history as a classic, one of the best.
I have a slight modification, if I may, to one of your steps. I cringe at using a screw driver to remove anything plastic. That small cover in the first step - I found I could remove it by poking it out (towards the rear of the car) with my finger, accessibly via the handbrake slot in the console.
Cheers,
Hymee.
A really good DIY. I reckon it will go down in RX-8 forum folk history as a classic, one of the best.
I have a slight modification, if I may, to one of your steps. I cringe at using a screw driver to remove anything plastic. That small cover in the first step - I found I could remove it by poking it out (towards the rear of the car) with my finger, accessibly via the handbrake slot in the console.
Cheers,
Hymee.
. I added your tip to the first post a few weeks back. The edit of that post a few days ago was me trying to rename the thread. You can see what I wanted to rename it at the top of the first post. Gomez.
03-31-2005, 10:18 AM
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I realized something about a week ago, renaming the thread reminded me. Now I'm very greatfull to Gomez for his support and this diy. BUT he is the one who named it the RP shifter. There are parts being marketed by Rotary Performance who use the name RP. Therefore I think it is not fair to them or myself to start confusion by using the same name.
So from now on where possable lets use my full name or Axialflow Engineering. Both long I know but I'm stuck with them.
YoumentwellGomezyoushiftybastard
So from now on where possable lets use my full name or Axialflow Engineering. Both long I know but I'm stuck with them.
YoumentwellGomezyoushiftybastard
03-31-2005, 10:59 AM
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RP -- a little marketing advice -- neither of those names will ever stick 
Better take the bull by the reins and come up with something good before someone else comes up with another acronym that is also already "taken" (ex. AFE would be good BUT it is already taken by AFE filter).
p.s. -- my shifter is going to be installed today :D
Better take the bull by the reins and come up with something good before someone else comes up with another acronym that is also already "taken" (ex. AFE would be good BUT it is already taken by AFE filter).
p.s. -- my shifter is going to be installed today :D
