Short Shifter Shaking
12-01-2003, 11:48 AM
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Short Shifter Shaking
Ok when I am driving my car or just sitting still my shifter shakes. It actually feels like its vibrating. Is this normal? Anyone else experience that problem? Any answers would help. Thanks
12-01-2003, 12:50 PM
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This has been mentioned in other threads. The consensus is that it is normal. Never heard of anybody having a servicing issue because the shifter shakes a little in idle..
12-01-2003, 12:56 PM
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Old threads I've read mention the contrary. Are you talking "Mex jumping bean" or a stiff vibration in the shifter?
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12-01-2003, 02:07 PM
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Yeah but i was under the assumption that it shouldn't shake
Yeah but i was under the assumption that it shouldn't shake
On front wheel drive cars, the shifter is remotely connected to the transmission via cables or rods, and no vibration gets transmitted from the transmission to the shifter. Of course, they don't have as good shift feel and action either...
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12-01-2003, 07:05 PM
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You know, now that you mention it, my 3000GT's shifter doesn't shake or vibrate at all (FWD). My previous car - a 240SX - did have a gearshift that shook a little bit (RWD) even though it shifted as smoothly as they get.
12-02-2003, 12:58 AM
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Someone at the dealer has done put a Harley motor in your RX-8! 
Seriously, the rotary motor has a lumpy idle. My 3rd gen shifter does this too. Perfectly normal.
Seriously, the rotary motor has a lumpy idle. My 3rd gen shifter does this too. Perfectly normal.
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