dibi

just ordered mine!

corrado_driver

you will be very happy AF fixed the buzz issue I was one of the testers. I get ZERO buzz running a stock CR knob no mods to it and it shifts super smooth like butter. I also had the reverse issue that has been fixed with this update also

mister x

Sorry about bumping an old thread but FWIW, another fix for the AxialFlow buzz or "ringing" is to attach a split shaft collar to the shift lever below the shift boot as a vibration dampener. I bought it from a local hardware store but it's similar to this one, which is a third of what I paid (damn ocean freight).

http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/mo...climax-h2c-125

Quick and dirty DIY: Remove knob and shift boot > wrap rubber hose around lever mid-point (slit the hose 1st) > wrap tennis racket grip tape (I suppose even electrical tape would work too) over the rubber hose to build up the diameter > mount the collar and tighten firmly > replace shift boot, use zip tie to cinch the boot tightly around the lever just below the threads (reduces transmission sound leakage) > replace shift knob.

I'm using a Honda CR knob and there is no buzz. At VTEC+ it quietly purrs but since I'm used to a noisy interior (note in the pic I don't use the rubber boot to improve shift feel) it's all good. YMMV.

QuangNguyen_89616

Does anyone know when did they make the changes to the axial flow?

S2Thaga

Are willing to sell your axial flow shifter


I have recently acquired an AxialFlow Engineering short shifter for my car after having owning an eBay C’s Style short shifter for nearly 6 months. I wanted to see what the
whole fuss was about and decided to conduct a comparison between the AxialFlow and the C’s Style short shifter, as well as the OEM shifter.

Now, before moving on, I know many of you believe that the stock shifter is amazing as is, but trust me, once you’ve tried a short shifter, you may never go back.

I was on the fence about getting a short shifter until I found someone on here willing to convert the eBay C’s Style short shifter to a plug-n-play setup (some modification is required for those eBay short shifters to work). “What do I have to loose? If I don’t like it, then I can sell it for around the same price I bought it for.”

So I tried it… And I loved it! What was once pure bliss had just gotten better!

The throw was a little less than half the original distance and the feel of the shifter was more precise. The C’s Style shifter sits at the same height as the OEM shifter so I tried the Voodoo Countersunk shift knob to lower the height a bit. To me, this was the ideal setup.

However, I began to think about all those stories of eBay short shifter’s breaking. I hated to think about what would happen if I were on a trip somewhere and my shifter broke. I’d be stuck somewhere SOL.

Then I saw a post on here asking about the reproduction of AxialFlow short shifters and decided to do some research. From their website, I learned that AxialFlow Engineering built and designed the short shifters in their own warehouse using their new, state of the art, aircraft quality, CNC equipment. All the materials they use for their shifters are high quality and are produced in the USA. Even the plastic parts the OEM and C’s Style shifters use are replaced on the AxialFlow short shifters by high quality DuPont Delrin. The best part was that due to popular demand, they are now back on the market!

I did more research on here and found that the AxialFlow Engineering customer service was epic. Everyone posting about the AxialFlow short shifters had nothing but great things to say about the customer service. Their shifters come backed by a lifetime warranty, so if anything ever goes wrong, not only would they would fix it for free, but they would have it fixed in 48 hours or less and even cover the shipping. This was enough to sell me on it. My shifter came in the mail just two days after hanging up the phone with Richard Paul, the owner of AxialFlow Engineering.

Just by taking the AxialFlow shifter out of the packaging I could tell that it was much more durable than the C’s Style short shifter. It was also ready to install, right from the box. In about 10 minutes, it was installed on my car and I was ready to go for a drive!

Now, it’s time for some pictures!







The above pictures compare the AxialFlow to the C’s Style and the OEM shifters. As you can see, the AxialFlow short shifter is smaller in size compared to the others (about an inch shorter than OEM). Notice how much thicker the AxialFlow shifter is at the bottom (below the pivot point) than the OEM and C’s Style shifters. This can kind of give you an idea of how solid the shifter feels once it’s installed.

Here are some pictures of the AxialFlow shifter installed with the OEM shifter knob and the Voodoo shifter knob.


Above: AxialFlow shifter with OEM shift knob
Below: AxialFlow shifter with Voodoo shift knob



This animated picture shows the difference in throw between 1st and 2nd gear with the AxialFlow short shifter using the OEM shift knob.



This animated picture shows the difference in throw between 1st and 2nd gear with the AxialFlow short shifter using the Voodoo shift knob.



Now lets compare this AxialFlow short shifter to the C's Style short shifter.



Above: C's Style shifter with OEM shift knob in neutral.
Below: C's Style shifter with Voodoo shift knob in neutral.



This animated picture shows the difference in throw between 1st and 2nd gear with the C's Style short shifter using the OEM shift knob.



This animated picture shows the difference in throw between 1st and 2nd gear with the C's Style short shifter using the Voodoo shift knob.



Now, for all you stock shifter guys and gals. This is what yours looks like...



Above: Stock shifter with OEM shift knob in neutral.
Below: Stock shifter with Voodoo shift knob in neutral.



This animated picture shows the difference in throw between 1st and 2nd gear with the Stock shifter using the OEM shift knob.



This animated picture shows the difference in throw between 1st and 2nd gear with the Stock shifter using the Voodoo shift knob.



Now it's time for some impressions of the AxialFlow short shifter:

- The height.
This shifter significantly lowers the height of the shift knob and when coupled with a countersunk shift knob like the Voodoo, the shifter can be REALLY low. However, if you do not like this, you can run the car with the OEM shift knob for a great shifter height. The Voodoo height has definitely grown on me though. I’ve driven the car with the C’s Style short shifter (same stock height) and the Stock shifter, and both of those seem to have the shifter placed way to high IMO.

- The FEEL!
This is one of the harder things to explain. The feel of the AxialFlow shifter is AMAZING. It’s like you can feel all the synchronizers working inside the gear box, which gives you this great feeling of confidence when you shift. This is the way the shifter should have come from the factory! Going back to the Stock shifter (and even the C’s Style), you will feel very disconnected with the shifts. Going into reverse was a little tight at the beginning, but after a few short drives, the AxialFlow shifter slid into reverse like butter.

- The Quality.
The AxialFlow wins this one hands down. From the moment I took it out of the packaging, I could tell that it was built properly. Plus the lifetime warranty that the AxialFlow shifter comes with helps me sleep better at night.
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Richard Paul

This is an old thread as are the many others but I didn't want to add another.
What I have to say is a little bitter sweet.
We've recently finished building a batch of shifters for the S2k.
We've shipped all the back orders and there are 7 left.
That might be it for us, as the car isn't built anymore and sales for the last few years has slowed to a trickle.
What you guys don't know is that I had a stroke about 5 years ago and had to slow down.
I've been building these since about 2004 and worked extensivly with guys on this forum.
You've all been great and together we worked on all the little problems.
I can only say that S2k and Rx8 owners are the best.
No other group has ever worked together with a small producer to get a product right.
We will still service all the ones out there so no worry on that.
If sometime in the future there is some pent up demand I could build some more on a batch basis.
For now there are still 7 left.
Thanks again,
Richard

Richard Paul

I made a couple of replies but since they contained a price they may have been taken down.
Therefore you'll have to find my website for more info.
Thank you and I'm sorry if I broke any rules.

Brew1

Richard, sorry to hear of you health problems, I know it's hell getting old as I'm reminded every day I get out of bed....
Anyway just placed an order, hope it's not too late.

Thanks,
Bruce

Richard Paul

You're covered Bruce, it'll go out tomorrow.
And yes everything hurts in the morning.
Thanks

mjensen771

Just ordered one as well! Wish you well!