'06 MX-5 Miata Shift Knob in my RX-8
10-11-2005, 12:13 PM
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'06 MX-5 Miata Shift **** in my RX-8
Are any of you less than satisfied with the feel of your rotor-shaped shift ****? I like the way it looks, but didn't like the feel very much. Just recently, I actually turned it backwards so that I was pulling on the laces and pushing on the flat side. However, at this point, I had already won an ebay auction on an MX-5 Miata (new 2006) shift ****.
When I test drove the new MX-5, it occured to me that I liked the rounded shift **** MUCH better and, since it's a Mazda part, would likely screw right on in place of mine and still be weighted appropriately. It has the nice aluminum-look bezel around it, it has a 6-speed pattern (although the reverse is in a different place), and it's leather-wrapped.
I put it in and I love it. I don't have pics yet, but it looks completely stock. It's so much more comfortable to use in a normal grip, but you can actually grip it with your palm on top and it's equally as comfortable. I got mine for $32, including shipping, but I believe that was an outstanding deal. The retail is close to $90. Just thought I'd share :D
ebay shift ****
When I test drove the new MX-5, it occured to me that I liked the rounded shift **** MUCH better and, since it's a Mazda part, would likely screw right on in place of mine and still be weighted appropriately. It has the nice aluminum-look bezel around it, it has a 6-speed pattern (although the reverse is in a different place), and it's leather-wrapped.
I put it in and I love it. I don't have pics yet, but it looks completely stock. It's so much more comfortable to use in a normal grip, but you can actually grip it with your palm on top and it's equally as comfortable. I got mine for $32, including shipping, but I believe that was an outstanding deal. The retail is close to $90. Just thought I'd share :D
ebay shift ****
10-12-2005, 08:35 AM
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Just an FYI.... the 1999-2005 Miata shift ***** will fit too. And for that matter any aftermarket Miata shift ****. The major parts of the tranny are essentially the same with some internal strengthening.
I put my polished Voodoo **** on for awhile but, it got really hot (Mazda should remarket as a heated center console
and I couldn't drive comfortably in the really hot summer months. It looks great though, as long as you keep it shiny. The brushed one would look even better!
I put my polished Voodoo **** on for awhile but, it got really hot (Mazda should remarket as a heated center console
and I couldn't drive comfortably in the really hot summer months. It looks great though, as long as you keep it shiny. The brushed one would look even better!
10-13-2005, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp
I thought they used the same tranny, how come reverse is in a different place?
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