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Cravenspeed short throw shifter for ND

Cravenspeed short throw shifter for ND

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The ND doesn't exactly have a shifter like a truck. It's pretty short and tight. But you can make it shorter and tighter with this Cravenspeed part! 30% shorter, to be exact. Believe it or not, it gives your car an even shorter and more precise shift feel.

We've tested this on one of our own turbo NDs and even asked for feedback from our friends at Road & Track after they drove it. There are bad short shifters out there, but this is a good one. It's not just a shorter lever, it's got reworked geometry so the shift effort isn't much different. The weighted knob also adds some mass to the mechanism and improves the feel. All the parts are either stainless steel or aluminum, no mild steel here.

Installation is quick and can be done from inside the car. For the ND Miata only.

 There can be a slight increase in the noise coming through the shifter with this kit, be aware of that if you're especially picky with interior noise. 

 

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Shipping

Ships free in the US.
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There are no shipping restrictions on this item.

What does it fit?

Fits: 2016, 2017, 2017 RF, 2018, 2018 RF, 2019, 2019 RF, 2020, 2020 RF, 2021, 2021 RF, 2022, 2022 RF

Emissions

Emissions do not apply.

Warranty

lifetime

SKU

08-45020

Customer Reviews

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Peter
Good, but flawed

If all you care about is feel, this thing feels incredible. Absolutely beautitful to operate. I wasn't as thrilled as some by the knob itself, however. It fwels kind of cheap and plastic-y to me. The shifts though are so crisp and clean, I sometimes will downshift and upshift for no reason other than feeling the action.
The bad, however, is a big holdup. I've been using this kit for about 6 months. Higher than 3,000rpm, it is LOUD. Anywhere on the tach, it makes a light whirring sound. But higher than 3k and she's-a-shakin. With the top in my RF up, it will sometimes interrupt conversations entirely. I really wish it didn't have that issue as it's practically perfect in every way other than the deafening shaking.
I spoke to the dude who runs Cravenspeed as it's local to me, he said it's just a flaw with the design of the car. That thestandard one does it too, but it's much quieter. Either way, if there's no fix I may pursue other options.

While we haven't noticed noise quite that bad, there is an increase in the noise with this shifter.

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Jeremy
Best ND short shift kit on the market

My Cravenspeed short shifter arrived this week and I immediately installed the shift knob. I liked the leather wrapped factory knob and didn’t know if I was was going to like this one (it was hard to tell from the photos). Amazing tactile experience with one of your primary touch points with the Miata. I don’t normally drive around with my hand on the shift knob (unless I am actively shifting), but I find myself wanting to be in constant contact with it because it feels so good in the hand, in multiple hand positions.
This morning I installed the short shift kit, which was very straightforward. Instructions can be found on the Cravenspeed website and are easy to follow. The most difficult part is prying the shifter housing loose from the transmission to install the spacer, because it has gasket sealer holding it to the transmission. I used a miniature crow bar (used for pulling nails) and was able to gain purchase.
Test drive went extremely well. Each shift was the same quality as the factory shift, with a 30% shorter throw. No strange vibrations coming through to the cabin; it just feels like an OEM experience with a reduced throw length.
MY EXPERIENCE WITH A COMPETITOR PRODUCT:
In February I made the mistake of purchasing an inferior competitor product. It was the same price as the Cravenspeed product, but didn’t include the upgraded shift knob which retails for $119 by itself. After installing the inferior product, I immediately noticed NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) translating into the cabin, especially when in first, second, fifth, and sixth gears. I contacted their support and they told me “tough shift buddy, that’s just the way it is”. Every time after this “upgrade” that I got in my Miata, I was reminded of the horrible mistake I had made in giving this very reputable Mazda tuner my money. Unfortunately there were no product reviews on their site at the time of my purchase. Fast forward a few months, and my Miata was having difficulty going into second gear. I found if I didn’t pull the shifter all the way to the right before moving it downward in to second, it would go into gear better. It was so frustrating for me to drive my baby this way and extremely embarrassing to have someone else drive my (otherwise) very nice car. I was even worried that it had somehow damaged my transmission and Mazda would be the next one to tell me “tough shift”. When I took things apart this morning to install the Cravenspeed short shift kit, I noticed the failure point with the inferior product: the reverse lockout plate was made of soft aluminum and the collet on the shifter was made of hard steel - it ate the aluminum for breakfast in 7 short months.
Comparing the engineering that went into the Cravenspeed product and the inferior competitor product is night and day. The Cravenspeed assembly was designed to prevent NVH and meet or exceed OEM specs. I also know why Flyin’ Miata’s business is thriving - they sell the best products on the market and stand behind their customers.
I highly recommend this upgrade. If you want to leave your shifter stock, then I would also highly recommend just purchasing the weighted shift knob.

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Jeremy
Best ND short shift kit on the market

My Cravenspeed short shifter arrived this week and I immediately installed the shift knob. I liked the leather wrapped factory knob and didn�t know if I was was going to like this one (it was hard to tell from the photos). Amazing tactile experience with one of your primary touch points with the Miata. I don�t normally drive around with my hand on the shift knob (unless I am actively shifting), but I find myself wanting to be in constant contact with it because it feels so good in the hand, in multiple hand positions.
This morning I installed the short shift kit, which was very straightforward. Instructions can be found on the Cravenspeed website and are easy to follow. The most difficult part is prying the shifter housing loose from the transmission to install the spacer, because it has gasket sealer holding it to the transmission. I used a miniature crow bar (used for pulling nails) and was able to gain purchase.
Test drive went extremely well. Each shift was the same quality as the factory shift, with a 30% shorter throw. No strange vibrations coming through to the cabin; it just feels like an OEM experience with a reduced throw length.
MY EXPERIENCE WITH A COMPETITOR PRODUCT:
In February I made the mistake of purchasing an inferior competitor product. It was the same price as the Cravenspeed product, but didn�t include the upgraded shift knob which retails for $119 by itself. After installing the inferior product, I immediately noticed NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) translating into the cabin, especially when in first, second, fifth, and sixth gears. I contacted their support and they told me �tough shift buddy, that�s just the way it is�. Every time after this �upgrade� that I got in my Miata, I was reminded of the horrible mistake I had made in giving this very reputable Mazda tuner my money. Unfortunately there were no product reviews on their site at the time of my purchase. Fast forward a few months, and my Miata was having difficulty going into second gear. I found if I didn�t pull the shifter all the way to the right before moving it downward in to second, it would go into gear better. It was so frustrating for me to drive my baby this way and extremely embarrassing to have someone else drive my (otherwise) very nice car. I was even worried that it had somehow damaged my transmission and Mazda would be the next one to tell me �tough shift�. When I took things apart this morning to install the Cravenspeed short shift kit, I noticed the failure point with the inferior product: the reverse lockout plate was made of soft aluminum and the collet on the shifter was made of hard steel - it ate the aluminum for breakfast in 7 short months.
Comparing the engineering that went into the Cravenspeed product and the inferior competitor product is night and day. The Cravenspeed assembly was designed to prevent NVH and meet or exceed OEM specs. I also know why Flyin� Miata�s business is thriving - they sell the best products on the market and stand behind their customers.
I highly recommend this upgrade. If you want to leave your shifter stock, then I would also highly recommend just purchasing the weighted shift knob.