6 speed short shifter vs 6 speed short shifter

WASP · Postby **WASP** » Tue Apr 08, 2014 9:32 am

MiataRoadster short shifter
Is a short shifter a short shifter, ie is the MiataRoadster unit any better/different in design than other brands.
Cheers
Steven

kazama · Postby **kazama** » Tue Apr 08, 2014 10:49 am

i have heard of slight fitting problems with others on the market. the miata roadster item seems to be the best but its also pricier afaik

WASP · Postby **WASP** » Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:59 pm

I did have one on my NA8 but after the novelty wore off I put it in the bin

uote="kazama"]i have heard of slight fitting problems with others on the market. the miata roadster item seems to be the best but its also pricier afaik[/quote]

Gladiator · Postby **Gladiator** » Tue Apr 08, 2014 3:07 pm

I can't talk for MiataRoadster as I don't have one. I do have a Cobalt short shifter from Moss. I'm very happy with it. There were no fittment issue either. It was a hell of a lot cheaper than the miataRoadster too. Having said that, the more expensive one may well be four times better, who knows, but I'm happy.

bootz · Postby **bootz** » Tue Apr 08, 2014 4:16 pm

WASP wrote:I did have one on my NA8 but after the novelty wore off I put it in the bin

uote="kazama"]i have heard of slight fitting problems with others on the market. the miata roadster item seems to be the best but its also pricier afaik

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You have a na8 with 6sp ?

Pretty much heard good things about the SSK, PM me to sell your old one, :lol:

If is was $200 I would bite the bullet but it seems like a lot for some chromed stick and some rubber gaskets etc.

WASP · Postby **WASP** » Tue Apr 08, 2014 5:01 pm

bootz wrote:
WASP wrote:I did have one on my NA8 but after the novelty wore off I put it in the bin

uote="kazama"]i have heard of slight fitting problems with others on the market. the miata roadster item seems to be the best but its also pricier afaik

You have a na8 with 6sp ?

Pretty much heard good things about the SSK, PM me to sell your old one, :lol:

If is was $200 I would bite the bullet but it seems like a lot for some chromed stick and some rubber gaskets etc.[/quote]
No, I have an SE, did have an NA8 5 speed

Roadrunner · Postby **Roadrunner** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 9:19 am

Iv just put a miataroadster shifter into my SE.
I can't vouch for other units but fitment and build quality was too notch.
Everything lined up. Feel is great, stiffer to change gears but after the first few drives I got use to it and I barely notice now.
Oh and on an SE the change from 1st to 2nd is quick enough that you stay in the power band. It was a bit hit and miss before, if you were too slow to change the revs drop you out of boost.
Car is a tad quicker now with the quicker gear change ;)

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 6:47 pm

Prior to the miataroadster ssk many ssks were hit and miss and many people just avoided the gamble and stuck with the oem stick.
The miataroadster ssk has the best reputation and I love mine.

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WASP · Postby **WASP** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 8:27 am

I have ordered A MOSS short shifter out of the UK, half the price. Will let you know what I think

de Bounce · Postby **de Bounce** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 7:48 pm

Miataroadster kit includes the top and bottom rubber boots which most other kits don't include.
Had mine for a couple of years now and still liking the feel and find a huge difference when stepping back into a stock 6sp.

davekmoore · Postby **davekmoore** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 8:22 pm

Forgotten which brand mine is. Thought it was great. Have since added an extender which makes it even better. The only downside is a rattle on hard acceleration which has always been there, Will appreciate advice on how to get rid of the rattle.

bear2230 · Postby **bear2230** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:44 pm

davekmoore wrote:Forgotten which brand mine is. Thought it was great. Have since added an extender which makes it even better. The only downside is a rattle on hard acceleration which has always been there, Will appreciate advice on how to get rid of the rattle.

Dave, you need a new Nylon bush on the ball of your shifter. I will find where I got mine and send you a link.

I have a Mazdaspeed short shifter in Scooby. Not cheap, but worth every cent. I had 4 others before this and nothing even comes close. These things are OEM quality.
It sits exactly in the right spot and just feels beautiful to shift.
Colster had one in his race car and he told me where to buy it, also Dave has one in Goldie.

http://www.srmotorsports.com/srmiataSusp.html

Richard.

bear2230 · Postby **bear2230** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:26 pm

davekmoore wrote:Forgotten which brand mine is. Thought it was great. Have since added an extender which makes it even better. The only downside is a rattle on hard acceleration which has always been there, Will appreciate advice on how to get rid of the rattle.

Here you go Dave, Mania sell them.
http://www.mx5mania.com.au/product1653.htm
Or you can get the whole kit
Miata MX5 MX-5 6SP.Shifter Turret Bushing Kit 01 - 05
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Miata-MX5-MX ... 0474058792

Richard