Nappa leather manual shift knob with black stitching renews the cabin’s most-touched point with a refined AUTOEXE finish.
Independent reviews of this product gathered from other stores and owner communities.
The AutoExe stuff is very nice--the leather is soft and rich, though the stitching isn't perfectly uniform. The AutoExe red stitching is a little brighter than the boot stitching and OEM stitching, but the difference isn't as big as it seems in the pictures.
Overall, I'm very happy with this interior refresh. It feels like a new car.
$180
This RX8 black stitch gearknob wraps the manual shifter in genuine Nappa leather. It replaces a worn or tired OEM unit with a trim piece that feels as good as it looks. It suits every manual RX8 from 2003 to 2012. The result is a direct, purposeful upgrade for the control you touch on every single gear change.
For RX8 enthusiasts, the improvement is felt immediately. Every upshift and downshift arrives through a surface that is noticeably more refined than a worn OEM unit.
The slim form keeps the throw feeling direct, making this black stitch gearknob one of the more satisfying single-part cabin refreshes available. Drivers who want the cabin to read as purposeful rather than modified will find it hits exactly the right note.
For a deeper drivetrain refresh, pair this shift knob with the CUSCO Super Sports Gearbox Oil with Neo 2L. Fresher fluid reduces the effort behind each gear change, so the new leather touchpoint gets to do its job. The GENUINE MAZDA OEM Leather Gear Shifter Boot Surround rounds out the centre console with a matching factory-quality base that completes the look beneath the knob. Explore the full range at the official AUTOEXE website.
Independent reviews of this product gathered from other stores and owner communities.
The AutoExe stuff is very nice--the leather is soft and rich, though the stitching isn't perfectly uniform. The AutoExe red stitching is a little brighter than the boot stitching and OEM stitching, but the difference isn't as big as it seems in the pictures.
Overall, I'm very happy with this interior refresh. It feels like a new car.
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Yes, the AUTOEXE Nappa Leather Gearknob suits all manual RX8 models from 2003 through to 2012, covering both Series 1 and Series 2 cabins. It is a direct like-for-like swap over the standard Mazda unit.
Yes, the gearknob is wrapped in genuine Nappa leather, which delivers a supple, high-grade feel at the most frequently touched control in a manual RX8 cabin.
The black stitching is intentionally restrained, sitting naturally alongside dark factory trim without drawing attention to itself. It suits drivers who want the cabin to read as purposeful rather than obviously modified.
The AUTOEXE gearknob is designed as a direct, no-compromise replacement for the standard Mazda unit, making the swap straightforward. No specialist tools or modification are required for a like-for-like fitment.
The stick-style slim profile is intentional: it keeps the throw feeling direct and uncluttered while complementing the RX8's driver-focused centre console. You get a refined contact surface without adding visual or physical bulk to the shifter area.
Yes, AUTOEXE is a Japanese manufacturer and this gearknob is produced to the same standard of interior detail the brand applies across its full RX8 product range, visible in the consistent stitch tension and clean leather finish.
After years of daily use, the original Mazda leather gearknob typically becomes scuffed or compressed. The AUTOEXE unit replaces that worn surface with fresh Nappa leather, so every upshift and downshift arrives through a noticeably more refined touchpoint - the one control used on every single gear change.
