do the stick Maximas have a longer throw than most cars (not trucks)? I just noticed it the other day when I drove a rented VW Jetta. The Jetta had a relatively short throw when shifting, then I got back in my beloved Max and noticed it was a longer throw, harder to make a smooth transition into the next gear.

Tips or anyone else that has noticed this?

(Have a 2k1 SE)

 

Yep. It is rather long compared to some other cars i've driven.

 

The max shift is about as close stock as a mac truck.

SuDZ

 

Yep, I feel like I am rowing a boat. Got to stop procrastinating and put on a STS. lol

 

The Max is not that bad (about half of the throw in my Bronco II) You guys should try driving one of those Big *** Renta-Trucks with Sticks in them, now that is a long throw

 

believe me, I used to drive my dad's Isuzu Trooper, now that's a bear claw, throw that thing half a mile before you hit the next gear! Steering wheel also could be turned about 45degrees until it actually started turning the SUV in either direction... (SUV or SUC(k) ) hated that thing

 

I took a hack saw to my stillen short throw. cut about 2 inches off of it. It is now shorter than my buddies short throw in his mustang, and also shifts better than it. it works wonders to cut it down!

 

i have a short throw shifter

 

You can get an STS, but before that, try this shift ****;

http://www.rspeed.net/miata/item.asp...0&prod=531-103

It's an aftermarket **** for Mazdas, but the threading is identical to ours.

It made the stick length shorter on my car, so the throws feel a bit shorter, even without an STS. If you still need a shorter throw than that, thn get an STS.

 

I have a 98 5 spd max and the first thing I noticed was the shifter. I had an acura integra and a honda accord before this (both 5 spd) and the shifting in both was shorter and more precise. I'm looking to get an STS in hopes to improve this.

 

Actually the 18-wheeler I drive has shorter throws than my Max (really). I think a STS is in the near future for me.

 

Its not bad. I drove a Boxster S 6 speed and the throw is almost the same length. The stick height on the Box is shorter though.