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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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Yep, only downside to our Pettit short shifter is that we now need a new **** that can fit. I was wanting the Mazdaspeed CF one but that won't fit at all now. Any suggestions? I've looked at a bunch but find it hard to decide on just one. Something in CF, red, or black (any combination of the three) is what I'm looking for.
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 11:11 PM
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[quote name='Il RX8 lI' date='Apr 6 2005, 10:58 PM']Yep, only downside to our Pettit short shifter is that we now need a new **** that can fit. I was wanting the Mazdaspeed CF one but that won't fit at all now. Any suggestions? I've looked at a bunch but find it hard to decide on just one. Something in CF, red, or black (any combination of the three) is what I'm looking for.

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What's the thread pitch? Can't you make an adapter sleeve? I like the mazda Rx-8 5 spd illuminated **** **** personally.
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 11:16 PM
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[quote name='Cheers!' date='Apr 6 2005, 10:10 PM']What's the thread pitch? Can't you make an adapter sleeve? I like the mazda Rx-8 5 spd illuminated **** **** personally.

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I just decided to get a different **** anyway, I'll probably pick out a spherical one from momo in the style I like since I want something that sits pretty low.
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 12:28 AM
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I love my Mazdaspeed Titanium with matching e-brake handle. Be prepared to shell out some dough if you go that route... Thankfully JT hooked me up on mine.
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 01:32 AM
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im not sure what you like... but dont let the thread on the shifter discourage you, there are a lot of shifters out there that are universal fit that fit with screws that clamp it down rather than being screwed on
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 07:04 AM
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[quote name='FikseRxSeven' date='Apr 7 2005, 12:32 AM']im not sure what you like... but dont let the thread on the shifter discourage you, there are a lot of shifters out there that are universal fit that fit with screws that clamp it down rather than being screwed on

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Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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[quote name='FikseRxSeven' date='Apr 6 2005, 11:32 PM']im not sure what you like... but dont let the thread on the shifter discourage you, there are a lot of shifters out there that are universal fit that fit with screws that clamp it down rather than being screwed on

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The trouble with the uni-fit ones is the set screws usually back themselves out, even if you use a shitload of loctite, nothing worse than the shift **** coming off in your hand during spirited driving.
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 12:08 PM
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[quote name='89 Rag' date='Apr 7 2005, 12:05 PM']The trouble with the uni-fit ones is the set screws usually back themselves out, even if you use a shitload of loctite, nothing worse than the shift **** coming off in your hand during spirited driving.

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hmmm ill keep that in mind... mine have been on my car for 3 years without needing to be retightenned though
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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[quote name='FikseRxSeven' date='Apr 7 2005, 10:08 AM']hmmm ill keep that in mind... mine have been on my car for 3 years without needing to be retightenned though

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Yeah, I had a MOMO **** with setscrews for a few months and it never came out. I noticed that the allenhead setscrews are pointed and they actually bore into the shifter for a nice tight grip.
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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I used to have a momo **** a long *** time ago. It was a pile of crap. The allen heads came loose all the time. Get a mazdaspeed **** you won't be sad.



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