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12-29-2002, 05:15 PM

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Favorite Shift *****?

just wondering what people have for manual shift *****. post pics if you can

12-29-2002, 06:03 PM

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i have the momo cobra shift ****...matches well with my interior

http://images.cardomain.com/installs...41_36_full.jpg

12-29-2002, 06:10 PM

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12-29-2002, 06:14 PM

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I went from a generic universal, to Sola Luna, and now back to STOCK. I love the stock ****!!!

12-29-2002, 06:43 PM

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the Momo Race Air Leather is just hella sexy....it will be the shift **** in my car one day....as soon as i trade in my auto for a 5spd

12-29-2002, 06:58 PM

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12-29-2002, 07:24 PM

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12-29-2002, 08:53 PM

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I like the 2k Anniversary ****, but others have said the aluminum starts to chip...no traces on mine so far and it looks good with the pedals and chrome gauge rings.

12-29-2002, 11:49 PM

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I agree with Rbeyer i have the 20th AE **** and i think its the best looking one out there, but hey whatever floats ur boat.

12-30-2002, 12:39 AM

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Originally posted by Mishmosh
I went from a generic universal, to Sola Luna, and now back to STOCK. I love the stock ****!!!

What was wrong with the sola luna? I have one coming to me so I was interested to see what was your reasons on switching back to stock.

Iilac

12-30-2002, 12:40 AM

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Razo quickshift CF/alum for my auto
Sola Luna waiting for my 5speed when I convert

12-30-2002, 07:01 AM

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I too have the AE shift ****. With the addition of the shift know to the aluminum dash kit and chrome gauge rings and all those goodies, it matches up VERY well. I have gotten many compliments with the AE shift ****.

12-30-2002, 07:04 AM

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looks like something out of a space ship

12-30-2002, 07:42 AM

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I got a Momo Race Air Leather. (This isn't the most detailed shot)

It fits my hand much better than the oem teardrop shaped ****. Jamsan, you won't regret getting one!

12-30-2002, 08:00 AM

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What was wrong with the sola luna? I have one coming to me so I was interested to see what was your reasons on switching back to stock.

Iilac

nothing at all wrong with my sola luna

12-30-2002, 11:08 AM

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Quote:

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What was wrong with the sola luna? I have one coming to me so I was interested to see what was your reasons on switching back to stock.

Iilac

The Sola Luna is an excellent ****. However, the nature of metal is that in the winter it is so cold to the touch and in the heat of summer is very hot (at least initially). Also, with my Pacesetter set to the lowest setting, the sitting position of the SL is about 1/2" shorter than stock which makes shifting a little bit more difficult. Otherwise, this **** is excellent: screws down tight (on stock threads no less), low cost, well made, adjustable collar (so you can put boot over it), nice mid size.

Don't worry, if you like round *****, the Sola Luna is the reference standard... In fact, I have not put the SL up for sale because I have a feeling it's positive attributes may be calling me some day.

12-30-2002, 02:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by StygianMax
I got a Momo Race Air Leather. (This isn't the most detailed shot)

It fits my hand much better than the oem teardrop shaped ****. Jamsan, you won't regret getting one!

Werd. I had this in my last vehicle and LOVED it. Great feel, great fit, and was the best looking **** I could find, in my opinion. My wife bought it for me.

I still have it actually...stupid auto maxima...stupid commuter traffic...

01-06-2003, 07:05 PM

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Momo Shadow

I just got a momo Shadow for christmas, but I havn't put it in yet.

Does the stock **** just screw off? Mine doesn't want to come off and I didn't want to force it...

-Andrew

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01-06-2003, 07:16 PM

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Re: Momo Shadow

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I just got a momo Shadow for christmas, but I havn't put it in yet.

Does the stock **** just screw off? Mine doesn't want to come off and I didn't want to force it...

-Andrew

'99 5spd ES

if that's the one, i dont think it will fit on your car. it's made for manual trannies/ autos without the push-button thing.

01-06-2003, 07:26 PM

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i went with this shift ****:

after the initial install, i wound up cutting down the stock shaft almost 2inches to make the **** sit flush at the bottom.

Ant

01-06-2003, 09:03 PM

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MGW Miata shift *****

Has anyone got one of these?
I wanted a Momo Race Air Leather, like StygianMax's, and they were cheap in England when I was there over Christmas, but they were out of stock!
I just searched for Miata Shift **** on Google and found this - I like it. t seems like a good price too.

Their web site is http://www.mgwltd.com/miata_shift_knob.html

01-06-2003, 09:35 PM

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Re: MGW Miata shift *****

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Originally posted by ORBRIT
Has anyone got one of these?
I wanted a Momo Race Air Leather, like StygianMax's, and they were cheap in England when I was there over Christmas, but they were out of stock!
I just searched for Miata Shift **** on Google and found this - I like it. t seems like a good price too.

Their web site is http://www.mgwltd.com/miata_shift_knob.html

wow, thats pretty low, but it looks nice. what would you guys advise, the round momo like stygians, or the luna ****, or something like the AE??

01-06-2003, 10:01 PM

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All you guys that have aftermarket shift ***** and boots.... If you have your stock ones still lying around let me know...im looking to buy replacments, mine are all chewed up

Thanks
-Chris

01-06-2003, 11:29 PM

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Re: MGW Miata shift *****

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That's a real nice looking shift ****. Does anybody know know if it bolts in like the sola luna?

01-07-2003, 12:15 AM

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Re: Re: MGW Miata shift *****

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Originally posted by Iilac

That's a real nice looking shift ****. Does anybody know know if it bolts in like the sola luna?

All I know is that it's for a Miata, so the thread should be the correct pitch for direct replacement for the Maxima.

01-07-2003, 12:25 AM

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Re: Re: Re: MGW Miata shift *****

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All I know is that it's for a Miata, so the thread should be the correct pitch for direct replacement for the Maxima.

only concern is that since theres a 5speed indicator on top of the ****, whouldt it be hard to screw it on and have correct orientation of the picture? I would think that eiter there is some way to move the plate on top so that it goes on straight or its just a universal **** with set screws.

01-07-2003, 06:25 AM

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Re: Re: Re: Re: MGW Miata shift *****

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only concern is that since theres a 5speed indicator on top of the ****, whouldt it be hard to screw it on and have correct orientation of the picture? I would think that eiter there is some way to move the plate on top so that it goes on straight or its just a universal **** with set screws.

If it does not orient correctly, just use a tiny washer on the top of the shifter shaft to change the number of "usable" threads on the shaft. You might have to play with the thickness, but you can ultimately get it to orient correctly. I used an Acura ITR shifter on my Cherokee that way. I used elmers white glue on the washer to make it stay on the shaft while I was tightening down the **** itself. It was easy to remove when I went to the MOMO **** later.