DIY: Illuminated Shift Knob
05-06-2005, 03:07 AM
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i don't know how long did you have this ****, i've been with 2 of these already, they are very easy to broke, especially the wire. and make sure everytime when you go reverse, don't push the top, the top part will come out too cuz it's just glued there. so be very careful with it, cuz it cost $$$
05-06-2005, 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by rx8spiritR
i don't know how long did you have this ****, i've been with 2 of these already, they are very easy to broke, especially the wire. and make sure everytime when you go reverse, don't push the top, the top part will come out too cuz it's just glued there. so be very careful with it, cuz it cost $$$
08-12-2006, 08:30 AM
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pull tab
Hello, I will be installing the illuminated shifter. But I do have one question. I know it says pull tab...
But how do I take it out, do I just use my fingers and pull it away from the console? and it will snap out?
I noticed that there is a spot for a screw driver at the bottom of the tab, and I just want to make sure I am doing it right before I proceed.
After that I am clear about lifting the console ect and it looks pretty simple.
Thanks
Doug
But how do I take it out, do I just use my fingers and pull it away from the console? and it will snap out?
I noticed that there is a spot for a screw driver at the bottom of the tab, and I just want to make sure I am doing it right before I proceed.
After that I am clear about lifting the console ect and it looks pretty simple.
Thanks
Doug
02-27-2007, 11:49 PM
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I didn't use insullation on mine but I replaced the wire with some that is more flexible.
A tip that might help someone else out removing the console plastic shift plate.
I found that once the stock shift **** is removed pulling straight up on the shift boot unclips the shift console plate with consistant pressure to all clips. No breaking clips. (I have done this on 3 RX-8s so far and with great results).
A tip that might help someone else out removing the console plastic shift plate.
I found that once the stock shift **** is removed pulling straight up on the shift boot unclips the shift console plate with consistant pressure to all clips. No breaking clips. (I have done this on 3 RX-8s so far and with great results).
02-28-2007, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 4 years to Supercharge
I didn't use insullation on mine but I replaced the wire with some that is more flexible.
1) Take a dust buster can turn it upside down and use the liquid CO2 to freeze the top of the shifter, this make the glue less effective.
2) Ducktape the top of the now really cold shifter and pull up, the center piece should fall out, if not repeate.
3) You'll see a microchip and LEDs held by a hex screw, unscrew and pull the microchip and attached wires through.
4) Cut the wires near the the base of the microchip, strip wires and sodder comparable diameter copper wires and fish back down though the shifter.
5) Reassemble
02-28-2007, 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 4 years to Supercharge
What did you use to reattach the top?
I was referring to the wire that is used to clip into the shifter.
I was referring to the wire that is used to clip into the shifter.
O.
08-02-2009, 06:29 AM
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RX-8 illuminated shift ****
12-12-2009, 10:14 AM
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Illuminated Shift ****
01-27-2010, 09:04 AM
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illuminated shift ****
Is there a difference between the JDM and Euro shift *****?
If not, there is a dealership in the UK that will ship them to the US.
Click Here
If not, there is a dealership in the UK that will ship them to the US.
Click Here
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01-31-2010, 12:28 PM
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Is there a difference between the JDM and Euro shift *****?
If not, there is a dealership in the UK that will ship them to the US.
Click Here
If not, there is a dealership in the UK that will ship them to the US.
Click Here
02-04-2010, 11:33 AM
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Just got my ****. It is confirmed that the site posted above does sell them and they are the Mazda OEM part. Comes with instructions, wiring, ****, and shift boot. Installation was SUPER easy and only took about 10-15 minutes if you know how to get your center console and ashtray/change holder out. The wires connect to the lighter power connector and are direct plug n play. Great deal for anyone who wants this. I will post pics of it tonight for those who want to see what it looks like. The leather on the **** is also WAYYYYYY nicer than the **** from the US model. Hope you guys take advantage of this.
06-09-2010, 12:36 PM
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Today I got my shift **** and I just tried to install it...
But I stopped because I noticed something: There is no screw thread inside the new ****... There is supposed to be an screw thread in there, right? There is one in the old ****...
Or is there some kind of trick to attach the thing?
But I stopped because I noticed something: There is no screw thread inside the new ****... There is supposed to be an screw thread in there, right? There is one in the old ****...
Or is there some kind of trick to attach the thing?
06-10-2010, 12:58 PM
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