New shift kit

Army RX8 · Postby **Army RX8** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:14

Just got done ordering the Axial Flow Shifter for the 8. Heard it was a good shifter, and was only $280 so i couldnt turn it down. Now i just gotta figure out how to install it when it gets here. Anybody got any suggestions or know if its a pain to get in?

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:14

I know someone on here has a short shifter.

Huzer21 · Postby **Huzer21** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:14

It's easy. The included instructions are good too.

Basically, remove shift knob, pop off center console cover. remove 2 screws that hold ashtray in. There are a couple of slide clips connecting some wires that you'll have to pop off (unrelated to the shifter, it's just plastic clips the are keeping wires running through the console in place). Then it's 4 nuts to remove the inner shift boot plate. 4 more nuts to remove the retainer plate over the shifter itself. And it just lifts out. Slide the new one in, and you're good to go.

Granted, that's the abbreviated version. it really is pretty simple. If you know how to operate a phillips head, and a socket wrench, you're good to go.

*DarthRX8* · Postby ***DarthRX8*** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:14

^^ Yeah, it is really easy. It took me about 15 minutes with the instructions from their website.

You are going to love that shifter. I know I love mine! Oh and if you need help (doubt you will), let me know. I am in the springs too.

GR-8 · Postby **GR-8** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:14

I want still. Supposed to get one for my B-day..... LAST YEAR.... LOL. Did you get the new version?

goldrocket · Postby **goldrocket** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:14

I have the Mazdatrix short shifter in my 7, I will never go back to the stick in a barrel of marnles. You're gonna love it.

Army RX8 · Postby **Army RX8** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:14

Greek8 wrote:I want still. Supposed to get one for my B-day..... LAST YEAR.... LOL. Did you get the new version?

Didnt know there was a new version. Theyve only got one on their website. AxialFlow.com

GR-8 · Postby **GR-8** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:14

That must be the new one then..... On RX-8 club they were getting rid of all their old stock for pretty cheap a few months back.

RX-7drifter · Postby **RX-7drifter** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:14

damn that looks really easy lol

The Korean · Postby **The Korean** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:14

Let me know or us how it feels. I thought about getting one, but opted not to because I thought the throw was semi nice for stock.

BTW, anyone have a stock shift knob they want to get rid of for cheap? I bought an aftermarket one, but want my stocker back on now.

Army RX8 · Postby **Army RX8** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:14

The Korean wrote:Let me know or us how it feels. I thought about getting one, but opted not to because I thought the throw was semi nice for stock.

BTW, anyone have a stock shift knob they want to get rid of for cheap? I bought an aftermarket one, but want my stocker back on now.

Ill deff let you know. I called Axial Flow and they said the shifter was in production so i should see it here in about 2 weeks. What kind of shift knob do you have? My buddy is lookin for a new shift knob so i might be able to arrange a swap.

GR-8 · Postby **GR-8** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:14

Just an FYI..... Check ebay out.... My stock shift knob was beat up after dropping it on the floor while taking interior peices out..... Well I picked a new one off of ebay for $30.....

Army RX8 · Postby **Army RX8** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:14

New update from Axial Flow... The shift kit should ship today so hopefully it'll be at my front door soon.

RX-7drifter · Postby **RX-7drifter** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:14

hurry fucker so we can get this done

Army RX8 · Postby **Army RX8** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:14

Its finally here. Hopefully i can get it in Saturday. No instructions included tho. Thankfully i got you guys.

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