At last, a suitable gated shifter has been created for Mazda's MX-5 | Carscoops

      This shifter aims to enhance the already exciting Miata, making it even more fun to drive on mountain roads.

      The complete gated shifter kit is priced at $549 and can be installed in just 1-2 hours.

      Minottek is also nearing the completion of a gated shifter for the NB Miata.

      The Mazda MX-5 is regarded as one of the best sports cars ever created, and in a time when lightweight, rear-wheel-drive vehicles are increasingly hard to find, the Miata has established itself as a classic. Now, a U.S.-based company has improved the NA Miata by developing a gated shifter that aligns with its unique shifting feel.

      Minottek has crafted the kit to fit seamlessly into the original MX-5 center console. It not only looks appropriate but is constructed from high-quality materials to ensure it feels as close to OEM as possible. This includes a stainless steel gated shifter shaft and an aluminum transmission turret mount.

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      Gated shifters were refined by Italian supercar manufacturers many years ago, but as the demand for manual sports cars has diminished, gated shifters have become less common. The advantage of this kit is that it includes all necessary components for installation and should only take 1-2 hours to set up.

      What stands out about Minottek’s kit is that it doesn’t resemble a low-cost, unattractive aftermarket addition. Minottek reports that over 200 hours have gone into developing the gated shifter.

      As expected, the shifter kit is not inexpensive, retailing for $549.95 in the U.S. However, this price is reasonable considering the enjoyment it will provide to drivers.

      If you don’t own an NA-generation Miata but are interested in this gated shifter kit, don’t worry. The small company is also working on a gated shifter for the NB Miata and has plans for an ND kit as well.