We Make The Shifter In This MX-5 Feel AMAZING
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Published 2021-09-10
Odds are, if you've not done a maintenance on the shifter, it would probably benefit from one. With no record of ever being rebuilt, Dan's Evolution Orange MX-5 was the perfect candidate for a full set of bushes, washers and gaskets from Mazda, Beatrush and Jass Performance.
Unable to resist an excuse to drive someone else's car, Leigh takes the MX-5 out for a rip to find out just how bad the shifter feels. Whilst winding through the local touge, a wild RX-7 FD appears. The chase is on through the country lanes and the missed shifts are racked up mercilessly until it's time to bring the MX-5 back to HQ.
However, rebuilding a shifter isn't only about improving the shift feel. The two rubber gaskets that keep all the oil in the shift turret and smells out of the cabin regularly deteriorate. Exhaust fumes aren't our favourite car scent, and when we dig into Dan's interior we find out if his are still in serviceable condition.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:26 Introducing Dan's NB1
01:46 Testing the shifter feel
04:21 Shifter rebuild parts
04:49 Dismantling the interior
07:20 Removing the shifter
08:04 Disassembling the shifter
08:30 Reassembling the shifter
09:33 Pushing gearbox pins back
10:10 Reinstalling the shifter
11:55 Installing the upper shift boot
12:03 Installing the shift gaiter
12:27 Reassembling the interior
12:57 Testing the fresh shifter
15:08 Dan's impression
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The song from the video: (FREE) LIL UZI X 100 GECS TYPE BEAT - "BLAST OFF" - Free HYPERPOP Melodic Type Beat (ProdbyPUSH)
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All Comments (21)
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I love the oatmeal 🤣 my shifter still feels like this after the rebuild on NB1 6spd
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That oat meal cut away was perfection 😂
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Big up Dan for all his present wrapping skills And hiding of stickers and sweets within
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Just did the bofi clutch kit with a lightweight flywheel and rebuilt my shifter while we were their, new oil and rear main seal aswell. What a difference! Although I've developed an awful decel rattle I need to look into since 😅
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you guys deserve more recognition for your content, keep up the good work!
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Production quality is definitely a step up, keep it up, loving the content so far!
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Love these videos, happy that you guys are back making them😁
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Love that orange paint
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This was one of the first mods I did to my NA8. It made a world of difference and I highly recommend it as well.
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I just did the rebuild kit in my 04 Miata. There was nothing left of the original poly center bushing when I took it apart. I used a brass bushing as well. It's just soo tight and perfect now!
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Great video, clear to follow. Ive just done mine. Although I used an OEM nylon bottom bush rather than a bronze one. Good tip to lubricate the shifter, a little dab of silicone sealant did the trick. I also used Redline Shockproof oil for the turret.
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Good to see the vids back. Rebuilt my shifter last year.
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Thanks for the haribo Dan... Much appreciated😁😀
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Mind blown, sat here in my 3rd NB and only after watching this and then looking at the cup holder, having my life changed forever 😂 thanks Bofi 😂❤
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Rebuilding the shift is on my list. Looks like a fun task
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Brilliant vid! 🤩 Love these cars great fun. Please keep the video’s coming they are good fun to watch. 🇯🇵cars rule.
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HOLD UP that cutout in the cup holder is for the handle? That's the goddamn best
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love the porridge!
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oh lawd he back, WB!
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Could you do a video on dump valves ?
