Short Throw Shifter Comparison
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Short Throw Shifter Comparison
Anyone have experience with these two short throw shifters? I've heard of axialflow but not mazdatrix. Was buying a new S2 trans from mazdatrix, and then this short throw shifter came up as a recommended item.
Mazdatrix Short Throw Shifter 09-11
Axialflow Products
After searching, it would appear the axialflow is well liked on the forum, but has anyone tried the one from Mazdatrix?
Thanks
Mazdatrix Short Throw Shifter 09-11
Axialflow Products
After searching, it would appear the axialflow is well liked on the forum, but has anyone tried the one from Mazdatrix?
Thanks
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my old 8 had what mazda maniac believed to be a rare mazda speed shifter. it looks like an oem one but it shorter and the throw is too. its not an af part either. its still in my garage in the transmission and is clamed by keck03 if he ever drives his boosted bananna to my house again lol
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my old 8 had what mazda maniac believed to be a rare mazda speed shifter. it looks like an oem one but it shorter and the throw is too. its not an af part either. its still in my garage in the transmission and is clamed by keck03 if he ever drives his boosted bananna to my house again lol
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LOVE my axial flow short shifter.
I always thought it was unnecessary as the 8 already had a nice transmission but after driving a friend's with it I knew I had to have it. 15 years later, still loving it
I always thought it was unnecessary as the 8 already had a nice transmission but after driving a friend's with it I knew I had to have it. 15 years later, still loving it
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Loki (08-01-2021)
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I'm not sure if Axialflow is still producing those shifters, looks like the web site is straight out of 1999 as well. Will have to give them a call and see. I've always felt the same, at least for the S1 transmission, as it had a pretty short throw as it is, but I'm not sure if the S2 trans would be a little rougher due to the more durable design.
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200.mph (09-10-2021)
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I ordered a new AFE shifter, from AFE, on Tuesday. It got here today and it is 11/10. My car has 137k on it and my shifter sure felt like it. The AFE is a perfect dual duty solution. Super snappy throws, but similar side to side motion, (my main gripe with more "track focused" shifters like the IRP unit is that 5 to 4 can still feel like 5 to 6 or 5 to 2 if you're just kinda halfway cruising). Best 10 minute mod you can do imo, and worth every penny.
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Killawatts (08-13-2021)
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Just an update, I ordered one from Axialflow as it's either them or stock, worst case scenario I'll take it off and order the stock shifter.
I didn't get a confirmation email or even a shipping notification, the part just showed up at my house within a couple days, maybe less, it was really fast. So they are definitely still in business.
I didn't get a confirmation email or even a shipping notification, the part just showed up at my house within a couple days, maybe less, it was really fast. So they are definitely still in business.
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The new transmission isn't in the car yet, but given enough time I will test it out. Honestly axialflow wasn't my first choice, but the other short throw shifters were out of stock.
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I have two track days and 3400 street miles logged now with my S1 AFE and not a single issue. Maybe improper install or something is worn out further down than meets the eye? You couldn't pay me to go back to stock, this is definitely one of my favorite shifters and the more I drive it, the more I enjoy it. Super curious about the pop-out issue but the world may never know lol.
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side note, just noticed the Series 2 shifter is showing as version 2.2
wonder if changes were made to address the series 2 transmission and having it pop out of gear?
wonder if changes were made to address the series 2 transmission and having it pop out of gear?
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I'd be curious to know. Also makes me wonder what other options, if any, are out there. The miata guys have to like short shifters as well, right? And it's the same transmission.
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Pettit has the Holy Shift as of recently and I love it. Disclaimer – I had a prototype and got mine for testing it. Don't work for Pettit just lucky to live in town and Cam's always taken good care of me.
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I keep checking for this part weekly and I’m pretty sure it’s just permanently gone.
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