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Old 05-07-2004 | 07:09 AM
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Anybody elses shifter shake a little?

Hey guys, well tommorow will be 7 days that I own my Titanium beauty. You guys on this forum are great! You guys have so much knowledge and I think it helps prospective buyers a lot!

That said, my shifter (6speed) at idle shakes a little. Is that normal or should i get it checked out? Thanks guys!
Old 05-07-2004 | 07:46 AM
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That said, my shifter (6speed) at idle shakes a little. Is that normal or should i get it checked out? Thanks guys!
Yes...it is not uncommon for the RX-8 shifter to experience some shaking while in idle. Many folks here have exeperienced the same thing. No problems....
Old 05-07-2004 | 07:48 AM
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Mine also shakes ... no problem
Old 05-07-2004 | 07:49 AM
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Seems like my post has bothered you..

and so you put your little search. Thanks to the other guy that replied and helped! I appreciate it!
Old 05-07-2004 | 07:54 AM
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Anybody elses shifter shake a little?
Only when it's excited... :D
Old 05-07-2004 | 08:14 AM
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Thanks again guys!

I appreciate the replies.
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It vibrates because the lever goes directly into the transmission and not isolated by rods or cables like the AT. I think it is just part of the aura of the sports car feel.

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Old 05-08-2004 | 08:43 AM
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Old 05-08-2004 | 10:00 AM
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My friend asked me the same thing and I felt a little ashamed when he made fun of me. He owns a Toyota Celica GT-S limited panasonic/TRD edition and says his never shakes. Glad to know I am not the only one.
Old 05-08-2004 | 10:10 AM
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Originally posted by moRotorMotor
My friend asked me the same thing and I felt a little ashamed when he made fun of me. He owns a Toyota Celica GT-S limited panasonic/TRD edition and says his never shakes. Glad to know I am not the only one.
Every manual car I've ever driven has a stick that shakes slightly.
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The Celica won't exhibit the shake like the 8 because the shifter mechanisim is mounted to the chassis and controls the tranny thru cables.
Old 05-09-2004 | 01:30 AM
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Some shake is normal. Not to worry.
Old 05-09-2004 | 07:50 AM
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Originally posted by red_rx8_red_int
Every manual car I've ever driven has a stick that shakes slightly.
I concur . . . like all the others have said it's totally normal . . .

Enjoy your new car !!
Old 05-09-2004 | 08:26 AM
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I've only had my eight for a few days now and wondering the same thing...but yes mine shakes as well...don't let it worry you...it's kosher...
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Pidge was just looking for an excuse to bump is post count. I'd never do that....
Old 05-09-2004 | 02:32 PM
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lol...I just took the girlfriend, mom, and sister out for a ride in the 8, and we all fit no problem...mind you i'm 6'1!!!

I am so glad i purchased this car...seriousley....i have never been this happy with a car....my shifter can shake all it wants...lol
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THANK YOU SO MUCH GUYS!

I APPRECIATE ALL THE REPLIES!!!!!
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Old 05-10-2004 | 02:58 AM
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Just remember if you shake your shifter more than twice, you're playing with it!!!

It's fine. Don't worry about it. (the car's shifter!)
Old 05-10-2004 | 04:42 AM
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Re: Anybody elses shifter shake a little?

Originally posted by Hisakata
That said, my shifter (6speed) at idle shakes a little. Is that normal or should i get it checked out? Thanks guys!
To make sure that it is indeed the shifter that's shaking, get yourself checked out for Parkinson's first.
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Please remember to shake your shifter when using the urinal.
Old 05-10-2004 | 12:32 PM
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Shake it more than twice - you're playing with it.
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