Gear lever components, shift knobs and related hardware for the Mazda RX8 manual shifter, covering maintenance, restoration and cabin-focused upgrades for the six-speed setup. Whether you’re replacing a worn item or refining the feel of every gear change, the right part makes the difference at the lever.
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OHLINS MAS-MI00S1 Road & Track Coilover Suspension for Mazda RX8 (Series 1 & 2, 2003-2012)
if you want it to handle the best possible on the street without it being harsh it's the way to go. It or Bilstein are the only thing I recommend for coil-overs other than pure race shocks. The B16/PSS9 is the only other one I'd recommend, but if you can afford it the nod goes to hlins.
I am happy with the mod. Very happy. Taka s recommended first mod list: Sway bar. Odula intake or similar. Brake pads.
AUTOEXE Lower Arm Bar (Rear) for Mazda RX8 (Series 1 & 2, 2003-2012)
The rear lower arm bar is very nice and strong. There are 4 pieces two triangular bars for the subframe and two smaller bars that strengthen the rear arm. Overall I'm very happy with the bars. The quality of the autoexe bars are excellant and the packaging and handling of the bars are superb. I found my turn in using the autoexe bar was more responsive then my old Cusco lower arm. As well my rear is more stable when exiting out of corners. The best part about these bars is probably the front member brace and the triangualar rear brace that strengthen up the chassis. Because with my current suspension setup to the max and without my roll cage installed yet, my cars chassis is flexing from the pressure and stress buildup that I put on it at the track. For the price I'm very satisfied. Even though the price isn't cheap and in some cases you can buy a car, but the bars are definatley worth the money.
RX8 Upgrades supplied Coils and Mounting Plate installed today
Just put my Greddy oil pan on this past week and switched from Royal Purple 5w20 to 5w30. On driving back & looking at my EGT's it is a good 30-40 degrees F cooler than before. Didn't think it would make much/if any difference, but it did. I'm pretty surprised, I guess the extra .5 Quart of oil and/or the aluminum design makes a bit of difference.
Finally have the chance to fit the RX8 Upgrades supplied AutoEXE brake rotors and pads to BADBEE On the weekend AutoEXE lines will be fitted to the front This is just the beginning I still have the rears to do but looking forward to feeling the braking difference once all is complete
The gear lever is where the driver and the Mazda RX8 manual shifter talk to each other on every shift. A worn or mismatched component turns a precise, mechanical experience into something vague and frustrating. However, replacing it with a correctly matched part restores that directness. As a result, you get the snick from third to fourth and a gate that’s exactly where your hand expects it.
The RX8’s six-speed gearbox has a well-regarded shift action when hardware is in good condition. Over time, shift knobs wear, gear lever bushings degrade and related hardware loosens. As a result, the shift feel becomes noticeably worse than the car delivered from the factory.
A matched replacement restores factory precision rather than adding vagueness on top of vagueness. Moreover, for owners mid-restoration or building toward a clean interior, sourcing the right Mazda RX8 manual shifter hardware means the whole assembly looks and functions as a cohesive unit.
Before ordering any component, confirm it suits your exact build. Series 1 and Series 2 cars share the same gearbox family but may differ in lever configuration and surrounding trim. Therefore, when you’re already working in the area, inspect adjacent hardware at the same time. For example, a new shift knob on a worn bushing won’t give you the feel you’re after.
Every product listing includes application details to help you match components to your car’s specification with confidence. If you’re combining Mazda RX8 manual shifter work with interior or drivetrain work, compare fitment details carefully and choose model-specific parts over generic alternatives. For broader ownership support and dealer information, visit Mazda Australia.
The RX8 manual shifter range covers gear lever components and related shifting hardware suited to maintaining, repairing or refining the manual gear-change setup. Parts span replacement items for worn assemblies through to components for restorations or interior-focused upgrades.
Fitment varies by individual product. Check each product's application details carefully before ordering to confirm it matches your specific RX8 series and gearbox arrangement.
Confirm the component matches your existing gearbox and shift arrangement before purchasing. It is also worth assessing adjacent hardware at the same time to avoid combining mismatched components within the assembly.
Yes. Assessing and replacing adjacent hardware during the same job helps ensure a cohesive, correctly matched installation and avoids the need to revisit the same area shortly after.
The range covers both. Parts here are relevant to routine maintenance, replacing worn items, full restorations, and cabin-focused upgrades where a tidy, consistent gear lever area is the goal.
The range includes components suited to refining as well as repairing the manual shifting setup. Selecting correctly matched, quality parts contributes to a more precise and consistent gear-change feel compared with worn or mismatched originals.
